BITE user comments - lucywright
Comments by lucywright
On the outside it looks like a dodgey estate pub but it's worth going in to sample the food and excellent beers, especially Oakleaf's Hole Hearted!
17 Jul 2007 13:35
Under new management AGAIN some of the real ales from Oakleaf have vanished which is a shame but you can still get a good pint of Nuptu'ale.
17 Jul 2007 13:29
Stunning views and good food if you go when it's quiet!!! Great if you can sit outside but otherwise you will feel obliged to eat! Usual bland Hall and Woodhouse beer and slow service
17 Jul 2007 13:27
The Golden Bowler, Stubbington
A good drinkers pub but the food is pretty basic and the decor could do with a bit of love. Beers well kept but not enough local beers!!!
17 Jul 2007 13:24
As the ex landlady I am obviously biased, yes service can be a bit slow but it's a popular place and well worth a visit. There is a real ale festival at the end of this month with Oakleaf beers and many other regional ales to sample. The food is still great and be sure to visit in the winter for a Sunday Roast - still the best in Southampton!
17 Jul 2007 13:22
Although not the ONLY freehouse in Southampton (I agree you have to hunt high and low) the Guide dog is great to sample a fantastic range of beers from regional brewers. With a selection from Gosports Oakleaf brewery you can't go wrong!
17 Jul 2007 13:18
This pub has just had a refurb and continues to serve great food using local produce. Oakleaf beers are now available in the bar and restaurant.
17 Jul 2007 13:15
Lord Arthur Lee, Fareham
I thought Wetherspoons had a policy where they were encouraged to buy local produce especially real ales. The only local ale was Hampshire - what about Oakleaf, Bowman and all the local GOOD beer!!!
17 Jul 2007 13:39