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Cowherds, Southampton

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Operator: Vintage Inns (Mitchells & Butlers)
The Avenue, Southampton, SO15 7NN (View on Google Map)
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This immensely popular pub is located near the South-Eastern corner of Southampton Common, on The Avenue (A33) and accordingly has a diverse clientele. Built in 1762 on the site of the old cowherd's house and now Grade II listed. Quite cosy inside and with a myriad of areas to the right so pub is bigger than it seems. The quality of its food is high, and booking is recommended. There are a few tables immediately outside between the pub & the front car park; the rest is Southampton Common. Service at the bar can be slow, and don't forget to ask for plastic glasses if taking your drinks onto the Common areas.

Historic Interest

Grade II listed. Said to be built in 1762 on the site of the old cowherd's house. It was renamed Southampton Arms in 1857 before reverting back in 1871 and has remained as the Cowherds since. Historic England list UID: 1092086

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Southampton (B)
Last updated
11/07/2022
Last surveyed
25/11/2015
Pub ID
HAS/00423
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 10:30pm
Noon - 9:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Changing

Changing beers typically include: Brains (varies) , Fuller's (varies) , Hogs Back (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
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20p off cask ale pints
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
Bluestar: 1; Unilink: U1, U2
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