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Based on 346 opinions finded in 2 websites

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Nº 394 in 876 in Southampton

Nº 50 of 101 Other cuisines in Southampton

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH..oldroastlady

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Matthew L . 2024-09-05

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Nice atmosphere, Nice pint of Guinness. The pool table is okay but slight roll. The only problem is parking. It's very expensive.

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sarwan singh . 2024-08-28

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Great friendly staff, good selection of alcohol

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John Gale . 2024-07-21

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Good location and nice pub. Bar maid had attitude and then later when people were waiting to be served, the lad was in the room off the end of the bar surfing his phone, and she was nowhere to be seen.

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Rob Brown . 2024-07-16

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Great pub for a drink and to watch the football on their big screen.

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Jo Harris . 2024-06-25

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Proper local pub in the center of Southampton, nice atmosphere, good prices and great place to watch Sports. Highly recommended. Peter

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Peter C . 2024-05-26

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Boy being the ball with brilliant cheapest place good pub 🍻👍

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Paul Gauvain . 2024-05-16

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Decent well priced beer and a good atmosphere before a Saints game

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Paul Warren . 2024-05-02

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Reasonable price beer, watch sport here

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Juha Ruokoja . 2024-05-01

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Great pub with a very friendly landlady

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Richard H . 2024-04-21

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Great pub, atmosphere & staff, away from Reading for the weekend & made it a great fun evening 🕺👍

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Simon Rowland . 2024-04-06

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We visited. We orders drinks and crisps. Locals stole stuff from the bar in front of the bar staff who ignored it. We Left. It is your pub, and your problem. I’ll be talking to your landlords about your staff and to the SIA about your door staff.

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jdmrUk . 2024-03-28

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Fairly quiet, friendly staff. Excellent selection of beers, ciders and spirits. Live sports and pool for those who enjoy. The Lion was immaculately clean and well decorated and maintained. I commend the bar staff! I'd recommend The Lion!

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Ella Davey . 2024-03-27

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Popped in for a late pint. Good atmos and bar staff

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Andrew Kemp . 2024-03-22

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A good mix of students and older people. Prices are very good, staff are very good and hard working. It's clean, the toilets are spotlessly clean and there's a good sheltered smoking area out the back.

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Gary Langdon . 2024-03-04

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Really nice traditional pub! It was quiet when I went in but I can see it being a popular place at peak times. The staff were really nice and friendly, very welcoming. They have some TVs which were playing the football. I also noticed a pool table at the back which is a big bonus. Would visit again for sure.

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Will “Bill” Smith . 2024-02-12

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Proper pub pub. Highly recommended for old gits like me.

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Simon Fielker . 2024-01-31

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Been to this pub many times and today was totally different. After having a lovely meal down the road at Diego’s, we thought were pop into this pub for a few after dinner drinks. As soon as we walked in the older lady with red hair behind the bar was incredibly rude. One of our party went straight to the bar to order a drink whilst the rest of our party popped to the loo whilst deciding. The way this most sophisticated and clearly very classy lady with red hair announced to the patrons of tonight’s adventures that we had to leave because we hadn’t ordered a drink within 4 minutes of entering the premises obviously made us very uncomfortable…with the vast majority of the locals now staring and looking at us. She came to tell us to order or get out, immediately after stating we were unhappy with her attitude therefore shan’t be ordering anymore drinks she goes to get her ‘reinforcements’ (other patrons) who came to chat with us and unfortunately for our sophisticated friend they totally understood our point. Resulting in us not leaving immediately rather finishing the one drink we managed to buy before being shouted and screamed at. Moral of the story don’t go here unless you walk straight to the bar and order a drink don’t you dare decide or think about what you would like to drink! The Sophisticated and very classy lady with red hair really needs some personality and customer service training.

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Tom Maginness . 2024-01-24

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Been to this pub many times and today was totally different. After having a lovely meal down the road at Diego’s, we thought were pop into this pub for a few after dinner drinks. As soon as we walked in the older lady with red hair behind the bar was incredibly rude. One of our party went straight to the bar to order a drink whilst the rest of our party popped to the loo whilst deciding. The way this most sophisticated and clearly very classy lady with red hair announced to the patrons of tonight’s adventures that we had to leave because we hadn’t ordered a drink within 4 minutes of entering the premises obviously made us very uncomfortable…immediately after stating we were unhappy with her attitude therefore shan’t be ordering anymore drinks she goes to get her ‘reinforcements’ (other patrons) who came to chat with us and unfortunately for our sophisticated friend they totally understood our point. Resulting in us not leaving immediately rather finishing the one drink we managed to buy before being shouted and screamed at. Moral of the story don’t go here unless you walk straight to the bar and order a drink don’t you dare decide or think about what you would like to drink! The Sophisticated and very classy lady with red hair really needs some personality and customer service training.

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Tom M . 2024-01-24

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The landlady might be the coldest person I’ve ever met and possibly the most relevant reason it’s soo quiet. However the bar staff were very friendly 🤷🏼‍♂️

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Matthew O’Neill . 2024-01-14

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This was a lovely local pub Great music lovely couple run it Great atmosphere Been take over by Stonegate Its empty staff don't care its not a pub it's a venue Very SAD

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Luke Short . 2024-01-14

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Typical local pub with mostly locals. You can get in contact with them very quickly, so we had to pints and a great evening.

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MkkPyro . 2024-01-09

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Excellent pub. Really good selection of beers. And very reasonably priced. Similar prices to Spoons but without the dubious punters. Good atmosphere, tip top watering hole. Jolly good show my good man or woman!! I shall return.

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Keith Bunney . 2023-12-16

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Great pub , recent refit good prices but tv could be bigger for sport . Well worth a visit

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Malcolm Finlay . 2023-12-13

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Great little pub with realistic prices. A friendly real pub, not a plastic imitation.

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Declan Flynn . 2023-12-01

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Smallish bar showing lots of sport with a DJ at the weekends. Drink selection and prices were decent as were the bar staff. Pleasant little smoking area to the rear. Showed a variety of sports.

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James Wilkinson . 2023-08-14

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Amazing service excellent prices for the location

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Darren Robinson . 2023-07-20

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Called here for a drink as we were passing, sat outside first as weather was great ,then went inside as they clear chairs by 7-30 ,We were only going to stay for a couple of drinks but ended up staying most of night as great atmosphere, reasonable drinks and excellent bar staff +friendly locals .Nice to visit a welcoming local pub happy to recommend for drinks

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Phill Williams . 2023-06-19

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Very well run lovely pub managed by tess . Takes pride in their draught beers and the Guinness is excellent quality too 👏🏻. This is going to be the first pub I visit next time I’m In Southampton 🍻

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Paul Coffey . 2023-05-29

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Great pub to hang out with friend/ loved ones. Great music entertainment plus friendly bar staff & nice looking pub 🍻 highly recommend,only let down there is very tight space to enter/leave the toilet area other than this now it's been improved with new ownership & refurbishment it has to be one of a favourite locals with myself & partner x

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Kerry Philpott . 2023-05-24

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Tess the land lady I such a friendly person. Great venue will be going in again.

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Jack Belt . 2023-04-27

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A nice pub with live sport on large screens and very reasonably priced drinks.

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Andy . 2023-04-24

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Early so very quiet but landlady and bar staff member so polite.excellent prices,so will definitely return

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Alan Wells . 2023-04-21

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Great pub staff and landlady great Me and wife agreed.if ever in Southampton must visit.😃👍

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Darren Cleaver . 2023-04-21

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Had a great nite out in this pub

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Michael Lowe . 2023-04-11

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Lovely pub with fantastic staff. Real ales including Timothy Taylor alternating with Doombar. I felt very welcome as a non-local. I'm sure I'll pop back in again next time I'm out in Southampton.

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Martin Longbottom . 2023-04-08

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Music, pool table, football great barstaff and fairly inexpensive. Win. Win.

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Sid Waterton . 2023-04-08

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Went on Wednesday around 20:00 the person behind the bar was eating food & said when I've finished eating I will serve you this was followed by them muttering to themselves who do they think they are. After eventually being served, not only was I served the wrong drink, I told to wait again & ask again once everyone had been served

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Goofy W . 2023-04-07

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Good atmosphere, friendly staff, great prices!

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Carole Craig . 2023-03-28

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Great pub friendly staff old pub vibe 👌

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Scott Fulforrd . 2023-03-22

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Great staff but if you are going for a catch up it gets noisy 🙂

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Daren Easey . 2023-03-13

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Only a stop off on route to Southampton from the west Midlands. Sunday lunchtime and most tables reserved. Had a quick refreshment and toilet stop in impeccable facilities. All staff very friendly including a kitchen porter / chef disposing of old cooking oil.

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Bob Cartter . 2023-03-08

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Great wee pub friendly welcoming staff nice aswell 👍 only down fall was ask if they were watching Celtic v rangers match on the Sunday ask them on Thursday said yes asked them on the Friday they said yes ..when in on Sunday and guess what they didn't have it on .so yes they put the Scotland rugby game on .was watching that instead but along came the bar lady didn't even ask if I was watching it and turn it over with all the tv put on 2 the man United didn't mind but there was still 15 mins before the kick off so I could have seen the rest off the rugby ......but would go back because I did enjoy my visits...ps get in some alcohol free ciders would b good so u have a choice.....

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Roddy Stevenson . 2023-03-01

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Newly refurbished and pleasant staff. Excellent choice on tap

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Bob Cartter . 2023-02-28

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Great little pub close to work. Have used it a couple of times since pub refit. Staff very friendly and an excellent choice of drinks.

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Mark Tyrrell . 2023-02-06

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Nicely refurbished Lion, reasonable prices a pint of guinness and a large shiraz £7.80, cosy pub to watch live football

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Louise Jackson . 2023-01-15

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Think we were first customers through door. Greeted by lovely black lab and pug. Has a lovely feel about the place.

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Tammy Dear . 2023-01-07

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An amazing little pub in the centre of town that still retains the feel of the much missed local pub. Great staff, great food, good selection of beers, wines and spirits and entertainment provided on selected nights throughout the week. Brilliant doorstaff at weekends, garden accessible from the pub for use in all weather. If you haven't visited, take the opportunity to check out The Lion! Edit: sad to say the management of The Lion has been handed back to the brewery, who are changing this traditional local into a chain venue. I hope some of the character can be retained, only time will tell! Wishing the former management, Angus and Tracy, all the very best with their new venue a few doors down. They will be missed, so I truly hope the brewery and new management will try and make sure The Lion loses none of its character and family feel Update December 2022: Pleased to say that the new management are both experienced and working hard to make The Lion into a successful venue, whilst retaining the character and feel of the local pub it used to be. Wishing the new team all success!!

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Big Johnno . 2022-12-20

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Suffered a beer shortage, 3 draught beers not available.

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Steve Hunt . 2022-05-22

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Draped in history Good home cooked food Beer selection average but a must visit

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James Chatten . 2022-04-23

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Always a friendly pub good atmosphere , dj needed shaking up a bit for me , but people were dancing and enjoying so thats all that matters . Not changed at all still the same friendly place

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Julian “Jules” Weller . 2022-04-22

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Always good atmosphere Thursday Karaoke Friday dj night fun had by all

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TERRY GRIFFIN BAMPTON . 2022-03-24

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Brilliant night for St Patrick's day very friendly staff and warm vibe

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Charis Mcconnell . 2022-03-18

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Nice enough pub, food leaves a little bit to desire

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Raymond Oatley . 2022-03-10

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Unfortunately had some very rude doorman. Was told it was last orders by doorman and refused entry. (was just after a beer while I waited for a cab). To then see the doorman letting in groups of girls after I was refused. Don't bother visiting

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Ricky Thorne . 2022-02-08

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Really unprofessional! Wasn’t allowed into the lion because I was too “drunk” I would completely understand not being allowed in if I was drunk and not able to walk however I hadn’t even touched alcohol I was driving. The bouncers on door started to talk to each other and try and justify their actions after they realised that I was the sober one in our group. Really unbelievable!

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Aaron Horne . 2022-02-05

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Went in before the man city match and after excellent staff and very friendly customer's well worth a visit

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Jason Horrocks . 2022-01-23

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Brilliant atmosphere for A Thursday night

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Gary Beeley . 2021-12-03

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Very friendly owner, number 3 pub 2 doors down they also own does amazing food 😋

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Rose Cottenden . 2021-11-27

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I absolutely love this pub, I have had so many great experiences here. The owner, his wife and dogs are absolutely amazing. The regulars are a laugh to be around and know how to not go too far.

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Luke Woods . 2021-10-20

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Great pub, very friendly staff and all round great atmosphere. I’d highly recommend this pub.

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LoserKid2.0 . 2021-10-15

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Really fun and the staff are friendly

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Ashley Adams . 2021-10-15

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For me it's the best pub in town, friendly atmosphere and always welcoming

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Ryan Byrne . 2021-10-10

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We stumbled across this pub after watching Rocky horror at the mayflower. We were a hen party of 8. As soon as we walked in we were immediately welcomed. The staff were friendly and service was quick. We were supposed to eat in the curry house next door but was having such a good time we didn’t want to leave. The landlady said we could order fast food and eat it in the pub so we took her up on her offer. In the evening they had a DJ and we danced the night away. Thank you for a brilliant night!!

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lisa . 2021-07-25

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Great pub, friendly staff, and DJ played good music 👌

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Robyn Ray . 2021-07-10

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Nice relaxing atmosphere, great music. Friendly staff

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Soph Chantelle . 2021-06-13

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Great place and the owners are really kind people

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Aidan Duncan . 2020-10-22

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Excellent place to have a drink and chat. Love this place!

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Mihail M. Villagra Gamarra . 2020-08-27

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Great atmosphere lovely landlady great friendly pub

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Spence Tate . 2020-07-24

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Midweek good old pub with great service, puby layout nothing special but great for talking chatting conversation..

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Percy Scott . 2020-02-26

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Friendly pub with fun bar billiards!

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Grace Mclaren . 2020-02-22

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Very friendly and fabulous music ,really enjoyed ourselves

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David Archer . 2020-02-16

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I love this place. The landlord's Angus and Tracey are lovely people. It's always busy and always a nice place to be.

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alix loader . 2020-02-14

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Chilled place to go for a nice beer. Also has a nice smoking area where you can chill out there also

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Scott Fancett . 2020-02-11

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Bested pub I've been to in a long time meet some old friends for school good disco Saturday nights be there

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Gary Vaughan . 2020-02-09

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Best watering hole in town. Tracey and Angus are great hosts

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Adrian Steblecki . 2020-01-08

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Excellent music. Staff and customers very friendly!

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Lynne Pointing . 2019-10-20

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Love this place, very friendly and welcoming

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Ryan Byrne . 2019-10-18

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Brilliant staff family atmosphere

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Michael Bruce . 2019-09-14

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Really nice old pub with a contemporary twist in Bedford Place. Lovely chilled atmosphere and friendly staff make this a great stop off. Good selection of beers including Hophouse 13.......would definitely recommend.

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Ian Matcham . 2019-09-10

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Vine aquí con unos amigos después de ver un partido de fútbol. Tenían música de Northern soul / Motown, lo que siempre es una buena señal. Para nuestro grupo de variados bebedores, la elección de las bebidas fue más que aceptable. Todos tenían un precio razonable. Pasé unos minutos hablando con el propietario, un buen hombre tratando de hacer un buen pub. Recomendado.

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PRS-Mcr15 . 2019-09-04

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Good friendly pub with a great atmosphere. Thursday night karaoke is brilliant. Staff all helpful and friendly as well as security. Any sign of an argument or unpeaceful behaviour and it was stopped before it started or the people were moved on politely by security. A great night out!

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Elizabeth Russell . 2019-08-28

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Very nice place. It done everything I wanted

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John Watt . 2019-08-01

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Excellent place to go have a drink listen to music and the management our fantastic love the mall

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marie hill . 2019-07-12

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One of the prettiest pubs I've seen

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Avi Goldberger . 2019-07-08

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Nice little pub just of London Road. Worth a visit

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Ian Ford . 2019-06-09

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Friendly and welcoming, great dancing music and competively priced 😊 xx

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Heather Green . 2019-05-27

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Friendly staff and a good DJ if you like a dance and mainly soul music on a Sat.

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Donna Smith . 2019-05-22

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Will be back just stopped of for a drink ended up staying till closing lovely time

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Julia Bell . 2019-05-16

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The Lion was very busy ,but entertaining with the talented DJ Lee and his Karaoke Show!

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Rick Dee Johnson . 2019-04-19

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Great pub, nice staff good choice beers

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stuart alderman . 2019-04-14

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Great soul and Motown bar come say hi to Tracey and the staff

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Jay Reano . 2019-04-14

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Lively pub with good beers and friendly staff

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Paul English . 2019-03-09

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Excellent atmosphere but not the best crowd

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Shabab Alrashidi . 2019-03-08

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Good fun boozer at weekends with live music

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Ross Phillips . 2019-03-07

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Great place to visit with friendly staff. Good music and dancing. Must go with friends to enjoy it. Prices not too bad either.

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Natalie R . 2019-03-03

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Motown disco always plays great music and room to dance. Love going there always have a great time.

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Tina Holman . 2019-02-03

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A small pub but an amazing atmosphere and the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Perfect place to have a quiet drink but a little boogie too

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leanne Stevens . 2019-01-08

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Such a welcoming place. Whether you're a regular customer or a new face, you're treated just as important. Nice garden out the back. Comfy and dry with the sheltered, seated area. The staff here as a whole are genuinely lovely people. They cater for all kinds of people here and are never discriminating

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Carly Thorne . 2018-12-03

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No real ale as it's gone off.... Rather noisy karaoke and the interiors are dated now.

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Mateusz Dobrowolski . 2018-11-02

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DO NOT COME HERE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. I don’t ever give bad reviews but I came here with my mum and this was the worst food we’ve ever had. I had American style pancakes and what I got served was an absolute atrocity. I would be too ashamed and embarrassed if I had made that and wouldn’t dare serve it up to a customer let alone charge money for it! I just would not do it! The whole thing had evidently been microwaved which made the sauce taste disgusting, the pancakes looked store bought (looked nothing like the picture on the menu) and the cream tasted out of date!!! My mum didn’t like her baguette either and said she felt sick a couple hours later so clearly hygiene standards are not being met to say the least…. I could cook better than this, I don’t really ever give bad reviews but the food was embarrassingly disgusting and we will never come here again.