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Red Lion, Southampton

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448 Bitterne Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO18 5EF (View on Google Map)
(023) 8043 9910
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A pub has been on this site since 1830 and some of the original structure still survives in this much modernised & enlarged pub. Wetherspoon acquired the pub in 2016 and, after more than doubling its size, it reopened late March 2017. Downstairs is a large area with a long bar at the back. Upstairs at the front is a more modest area which leads to the outside balcony overlooking the large ground floor patio & Bitterne precinct. The walls are decorated with historic pictures that illustrate the history of the pub.

Alcohol not served before 9am.

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Southampton (B)
Last updated
06/12/2022
Last surveyed
26/04/2017
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
HAS/00547
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - Midnight
Saturday
8:00am - Midnight
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Red Lion, Southampton.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Red Lion, Southampton.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Red Lion, Southampton.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Breakfast from 8am.
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Large patio at front and smaller front balcony
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Up until 8pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
designated part of the patio
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
One handpump, changes regularly
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
National Wetherspoon festivals
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)
Bluestar: 3, 10, 13, 18
Directions
Located at the top (East) end of Bitterne precinct

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