Clockwork Bar in Southampton

Lovely community based pub with good craft beer options.

I've been coming to Clockwork Bar in Southampton for years, and while the previous owner was fantastic, the new owners have truly put their own unique spin on the place. The atmosphere remains friendly and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for everyone. One of the standout features of Clockwork Bar is its impressive selection of drinks. Whether you're in the mood for a craft beer, a classic cocktail, or something non-alcoholic, there's something to suit every taste. Additionally, the bar is dog and kid-friendly, which makes it a great choice for family outings or a relaxed evening with friends. The new owners have managed to retain the charm that made Clockwork Bar special, while also introducing fresh ideas and improvements. It's a testament to their dedication that the bar feels both familiar and exciting. If you haven't been in a while, it's definitely worth a visit to experience the new vibe.

Excellent place, catches the evening sun! Staff are great, nibbles are perfect. Lots of choices for drinks!

The friendliest bar I know. Wonderful people and great atmosphere.

Still great vibe and great beer plus 37 gins happy days

Nice little bar. New owners since October 2023. Friendly locals. A great selection of cask and keg beers. Gins, ciders, wines & spirits also available. A wide range of snacks for all tastes are displayed in large glass behind the bar. I struggle to walk past and enjoy popping in for a quick drink and longer sessions.

This is a fantastic little family-run pub with great customer service and an amazingly friendly atmosphere. It has become a real community hub and has a great selection of beers that is updated often They host regular pub quizzes as well as BBQs, Bingo, Sports events and Family fun days. A newly installed baby changing table and a selection of board games, puzzles and books really tips the scales and give this little pub it family family-friendly edge.

This is the best pub in Shirley. They have a great selection of craft beers and ciders, which is always changing so you can try something new every time you come. The owners are so friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, which encourages everyone to chat to each other. It's great for kids too - they often have family fun days, and there are baby changing facilities in the toilets. I can't recommend this place highly enough!

Absolutely love this bar & the people running it. Mark, Emma, Mollie & Evie are the loveliest people, who always make you so welcome. Good beer & great atmosphere, never 'clicky'. Love everything about this place ❤️

This pub is quite simply the most wonderful place in Shirley for a perfect pint and a lovely experience. It incorporates both a traditional pub vibe and a craft beer bar atmosphere with its extensive beer menu, whilst somehow also throwing the perfect blend of cocktail bar chic in the mix, too! There’s genuinely something for everyone here. The recent installation of a baby changing unit ensues a super family friendly environment, which is a welcome addition to this family-run business. You can tell how much love and passion has been invested into this place and I couldn’t recommend it enough to anyone who loves good beer and a good laugh. Long may it prosper!

As a female I feel completely safe in this environment. Staff have their patrons as the top priority. Plenty of great music and friendly people to have a conversation with. Keep up the great work.

Absolutely fantastic bar. Amazing atmosphere, welcoming staff and one of the few places where I’m completely comfortable going to on my own as a woman, staff ensure no grief or inappropriate behaviour. I would highly recommend for families, parties and everything in between!

My partner and I have been a regular customer of clockwork for years and enjoy the camaraderie. It is a local’s pub, now run by a local run family, who have really put their stamp on their venture and it is thriving. ATMOSPHERE Music is always playing, this ranges depending on which member of the family, or lovely employed staff member is behind the bar. There is also regular effort for live music to add to the great environment of the customer’s who welcome you to the microbar. ENTERTAINMENT Quizzes, BBQ’s and England games are several examples that Clockwork offer to bring new vibes to the business. The family are always reaching out to new and existing customers, listening to constructive criticism and taking note of the weather/seasons to ensure the right entertainment is offered. They try their best and it pays off! DRINKS & NIBBLES Clockwork is a microbar and drinks regularly change. There is an updated drinks board opposite the bar and small tasters can also be provided to ensure you’re choosing the right beverage. No full meals are served, but nibbles range from (many flavoured) nuts, crisps and fudge, to name a few. If you really are hungry, the family have no qualms with you buying/ordering food from the local store/takeaway and eating in Clockwork. They like to keep things local. OVERALL RATING I enjoy the banter at Clockwork, be it with the family and/or the customers. I cannot recommend Clockwork enough after a tough day at work or for a relaxing Sunday afternoon. The family will always give you the drink and customer service to suit your needs. #highlyrecommend

Very clicky drinking hole, went there 2/3 times, got accused of inappropriate behaviour with bar staff, well all I did was order drinks asked for a bit of music change, evie behind the bar said what would you like I suggested UB40, this guy who was a local said that's to heavy in which I replied don't be so silly, then the next time I went their her demeanour changed from welcoming to blanking me, then my third visit was I got called outside and told about my alleged inappropriate behaviour, the place has a clicky bunch of locals and if your attire or face doesn't fit then you're shown the door, disgusting attitude and completely biased. 🧐

Nice atmosphere. Background music at just the right volume with friendly staff. I have recommended the place to locals I work with

Excellent range of beers and beverages. Friendly staff and good furnishings. Have to call out the rear room. Cosey nook for quieter times and I believe able to reserve. Plenty of activities inc. quiz, music and community events.

Owner was extremely friendly, explaining all the beers to us and offering to replace them if not satisfied. Will definitely be going again.

Great venue with good range of drinks on offer and good service

delightful pub, didnt have food, but the beers on draft were delightful

Great atmosphere, owner is lovely

Greag bar with friendly owner and plenty of craft beers/ales on tap

Good range of craft beers in good atmosphere

Nice bar, not massive, but not as small as a lot of Craft Beer bars. Landlord was friendly, locals were friendly, beer selection was good. I'll definitely be back.

We stumbled across this bar. Steve is a great host, lovely atmosphere, friendly locals.

Best watering hole in Shirley, really nicely decorated, comfortable and warm atmosphere, amazing choice of cask and keg beers, range of ciders, gin selection that would make the queen mother blush, Steve is a fantastic owner and great behind the bar, always made to feel welcome. Selection of board games if you are down with friends although you will always find someone to talk to among the pleasent locals. Quiz night once a month is great fun

Bloody great place! Great beer! This is a micro pub that offers a friendly welcome to all. If you visit once you'll become a regular.

Nice place with good friends. The bar manager was very helpful with a novice like me where real ale is concerned.

Lovely staff great beer what more could you want

Had a lovely evening, the service was amazing will definitely be returning.

Great little spot on Shirley Road. Friendly owner ans staff. Great range of beers, spirits and wines. Really friendly atmosphere.

Clockwork is a place I've been going to a lot before Covid. It's got a great variety of alcohol including small breweries. The atmosphere is almost at home and you feel welcome from the moment you enter. Steve is an amazing host the staff is great as well. If you want to go to a micro pub this is a place to be.

Always a good choice of local cask beers. Keg Cinder Toffee Stout usually on.

Great place, don't get there as often as I'd like but when I do go in I get welcomed like it was last week I was in. Great beers Great staff too.

Clockwork bar is a craft ale pub, nice atmosphere and a good selection of beers for all tastes. They do some good ciders as well. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. I would 100 percent come back here again.

Met Steve the owner,really nice guy,service great,Fantastic bar thoroughly recommended good atmosphere,beer was lush.

Great range of cask and keg ales to enjoy.. It was nice to sit outside due to the good weather, but inside was also roomy with quirky decoration. Very enjoyable!

Great spot to chill and enjoy one of the many awesome drinks choices on offer. Great range of beers, some locally brewed. Will definitely be heading back.

Nice atmosphere and great beers, very well run establishment

It's fine, good selection of beers.

Love this place so much. The owner is fab. Lots of choice for drinks. Great atmosphere. X

Great venue and friendly staff...good selection of drinks!

Great bar, great beer. Make sure you ask about the excellent bar snacks.

Decent selection of beers as well as gins. Doesn't do food traditionally, however for covid, has manged to work with another local business to do some decent 'substantial meals'. Also has seating outside at the front for the warmer days or those brave enough in the winter

Cosy, friendly, clean and safe. Small but tasty menu to accompany a super selection of ales, larger, cider and gin's plus the usual spirits and wines. From 4pm it's a great place to pop in for a pint and bite :)

Good craft ale, very friendly place.

Staff are lovely,ale and cider is amazing

Great real ale bar great staff and service

Steve the owner makes everyone feel welcome, a good rang of craft ales, beers,etc. A warm and pleasant surroundings and a nice place to meet friends. 10 out of 10.

Great intimate little bar, nice friendly staff, happy clientele

There's a huge selection of gins, but if you're not a "trendy" gin drinker, there's plenty of other choice. They had Zinfandel & the cost of a bottle was standard price. Friendly staff & patrons. Would visit again.

Great selection of craft beers and great atmosphere.

Great little bar, v.friendly staff, nice ales, lovely place for a beer

Good place for a drink and a natter.

Love this place if your into your into your old school tunes and decent atmosphere then this is the place to be. With chilled out people chatting over radom s#@t and playing board games everyone can be a winner. Dj on weekends and live music on most weekends why wouldn't you pop down for a drink or 10.

Friendly place with plenty of flavoured Gin too Live music and DJ occasionally too

Brilliant. Old school friends back together. Good Ale. Sensible prices.

What a find for great beer and a friendly atmosphere with great service.

Excellent bar, with beer, gin or prosecco. Very friendly and we'll worth a visit.

We had a great time after rocking up randomly, and enjoyed scrumptious unusual ciders and a great atmosphere. Lovely friendly people working there, too. Very knowledgeable.

First time we've been there and we loved it... Owners are lovely... Customers all very welcoming friendly, will definitely be back again... If they will let us!!?? The shy quiet nawty nurse's x

Very good and friendly. Nice selection of beers.

This one is allright as far beer places go, could do with some interesting interiour features. Owned by a local guy not a coorporation.

Good drinks with plenty of choice gins, real ales and cider. Friendly staff and patrons. Would throughly recommend for a night out.

My local. lovely owners and great venue even to play cards and board games.

Great night with z good selection of gin xxx

The two beers I tasted were very nice , especially the Titanic plum beer.Clean and comfortable, reasonably priced to.

Great bar. Really interesting selection of beers, and obviously run with passion and great expertise. Lively convivial atmosphere on a Friday night. Shame that local licensing regulations prevent them from staying open later.

Brilliant bar with fantastic booze 👍

Great selection of beers, ciders, gins, etc. Really friendly and helpful staff too.

Really nice micro pub. Great atmosphere

Nice place, but beer a bit warm.

Great bar, friendly staff, well worth a visit

Lovely place. Great people. Fantastic cider.

Nice selection of beer, friendly staff.

Good selection, knowledgable staff

Nice with a good range of beers and gins. Comfortable with good furnishings. Recommended. Be careful with food from next door as we had a bad experience but this shouldn't tarnish the bar reputation which is very good.

lovely decore, andy and steve make you feel so welcomed. I would recommend to all my friends and family. try a different beer each time ;)

Another great micropub along Shirley High Street which makes Shirley worth a visit if you like your real ale. 5 real ales on hand pump plus a row of craft keg and keykeg (although the barman didn't know which was keg and which was keykeg). Decor is more upmarket than the usual micropub.

A new friendly bar on Shirley’s lively strip! An ever-changing selection of ales and plenty of other liquors too. They host a variety of live music/DJ nights and a selection of board games are on hand for quieter sessions!

Really good beer and gin selection. Fantastic atmosphere, friendly staff and chilled out

Walked in, music too loud, Walked out !!

Quality wine list, fab gin stock, a good fee kegs and casks too, with entertainment make this new addition to Shirley high street worth a stop off. Nice interiors with attention to detail- check the bar top out!!