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Platform Tavern, Southampton (David Sheldon - 16/07/2021). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 16-07-2021

Platform Tavern, Southampton

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Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2NY (View on Google Map)
(023) 8033 7232
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Suffered a fire on 5th October 2023 but reopened 21st December. The bar and live music are running, but no kitchen and food until the new year.

Hours shown are Summer 2023 hours. May be shorter in winter.

Busy pub located near to Southampton's ferry terminals. African art, including musical instruments and spectacular batik panels, as well as 'tented' ceiling (fabric covering the ceiling in pleated sheets) create an exotic atmosphere; Part of the old city walls are exposed (behind a glass panel) in a corner of the bar. Two rooms, the main bar area and through an arch a restaurant area. Freshly prepared food is served and now includes a range of stone baked pizzas along with the old favourites & specials. Live music is a very regular feature and can consequently make weekends very, very busy.

Historic Interest

The pub's name refers to an Napoleonic era gun platform that was nearby, not a railway station platform. Part of the ancient city walls is visible behind a glass panel in the bar. The plaque outside commemorates James McGrady, a 1st Class Steward on the Titanic - his was the last body to be recovered from the sea, six weeks after the disaster; James had given his address as The Platform Tavern. The pub had a bit part in the James Cameron film 'Titanic'.

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Southampton (B)
Last updated
30/12/2023
Last surveyed
19/02/2023
Pub ID
HAS/00535
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Changing

Often Vibrant Forest can be seen on tap

Changing beers typically include: Vibrant Forest (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Thu, Fri, Sat evenings, plus Sat and Sun lunchtimes
Garden Garden
Broad pavement with some tables & chairs, no garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Water bowl behind bar.
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant can be booked for functions
Games Games
Board games
Newspapers Newspapers
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate area for dining
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Ask at bar for password
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Summer only, usually bag in box and not on display, ask at the bar.
LocAle LocAle
Vibrant Forest
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Transport
Close to bus routes (40m)
Bluestar: 19, Quayconnect; Unilink: U1 (until 20:30), U6 (from 20:30)
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