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Old House at Home, Romsey

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62 Love Lane, Romsey, SO51 8DE (View on Google Map)
(01794) 513175
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This whitewashed, thatched pub in the centre of Romsey has been providing ale for about 500 years as a brew pub and as a pub owned by Hammertons, Charrington and Gales. For many years it was known informally as 'The Spotted Cow' after a cow got behind the bar! The 'Old House' is well run, appearing in every Good Beer Guide from 2005 to 2024 and has received a number of national awards from Fullers. The pub is set on two levels with a single L-shaped bar and a dining area to one side. Wooden beams, a wood-burning stove and booths create a cosy carpeted area by the bar, with a more open space on the upper level. On hot days and Summer nights the courtyard garden provides a calm sanctuary near the centre of the town. The full menu is available at meal times but lighter snacks (such as sandwiches and panini) can be ordered in the afternoon. Children are allowed in the pub, but good behaviour is essential.

Historic Interest

Former ties: Gale's, Charrington, Hammerton's. A home-brew pub until early 20th century. 18th century Grade II listed. Historic England list entry 1232135.

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Test Valley District
Last updated
13/01/2025
Last surveyed
19/02/2024
Leasehold owner
A Neat Pub Company Ltd
Freehold owner
Fuller Smith & Turner
Pub ID
HAS/00351
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Gales - HSB
Gales - HSB Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted once
Gales - HSB
Gales - HSB

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Gales - Seafarers
Gales - Seafarers Session Bitter • 3.6% Spotted once
Gales - Seafarers
Gales - Seafarers

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Occasional
Garden Garden
Courtyard garden on two levels.
Parking Parking
Access via Linden Road, or use Waitrose/Alma Road pay car parks.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed in main bar with permission.
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Heated patio
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (335m)
Bluestar: 4 (Southampton), 5 (Eastleigh), 35 (Braishfield); Salisbury Reds: X7R (Salisbury/Southampton); Stagecoach: 66 (Winchester)
All services start at bus station. Nearest stop for 4, 5, 35 and 66 is Linden Road (205m).
Nearby Station (440m)
Romsey
Ordnance Survey Reference
SU3549921285
Directions
NE of town centre, near Waitrose car park

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