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Cowherds, Southampton

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Operator: Vintage Inns (Mitchells & Butlers)
The Avenue, Southampton, SO15 7NN (View on Google Map)
(023) 8055 8405
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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 entry 1092086

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Southampton (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
23/06/2026
Leasehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Freehold owner
Southampton City Council
Pub ID
HAS/00423
Asset of Community Value
Monday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

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

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Tables outside at front.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Flat throughout except for one bay window area that has one small step. Accessible toilet is to the right hand end of the pub, viewed from the front, it may require a radar key.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
Bluestar: 1; Unilink: U1, U2

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