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Olaf's Tun, Woolston (Photo: Pete Horn - 21st August 2022). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 21-08-2022
Image: Olaf's Tun, Woolston (Photo: Pete Horn - 21st August 2022). (Pub, External, Key). Published on 21-08-2022
Olaf's Tun pub sign - 29th July 2016. (External, Sign). Published on 29-07-2016
Image: Olaf's Tun pub sign - 29th July 2016. (External, Sign). Published on 29-07-2016
Olaf's Tun - Regional CAMRA Pub of the Year 2022 (25th Oct 2022). (Publican, Branch, Award). Published on 25-10-2022
Image: Olaf's Tun - Regional CAMRA Pub of the Year 2022 (25th Oct 2022). (Publican, Branch, Award). Published on 25-10-2022
Olaf's Tun - Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2022 (19th April 2022). (Bar, Publican, Branch, Award). Published on 19-04-2022
Image: Olaf's Tun - Local CAMRA Pub of the Year 2022 (19th April 2022). (Bar, Publican, Branch, Award). Published on 19-04-2022
The bar, Olaf's Tun - 16th November 2021. (Bar). Published on 16-11-2021
Image: The bar, Olaf's Tun - 16th November 2021. (Bar). Published on 16-11-2021

Olaf's Tun, Southampton

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Operator: The Crafty Tuns Ltd
8 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, SO19 9AA (View on Google Map)
(023) 8044 7887
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Micropub.

Converted from a shop in 2016, Olaf's Tun is easily the most popular real ale outlet in Woolston. A remodelling in 2020 introduced an enclosed cellar room, a more traditional bar and a rustic feel with reclaimed wood cladding. Tables are also made from recycled wood and ironwork. The bar sports six handpumps and the back wall has eight keg taps. Cask beer favours local brewers. Cider is bag-in-box, and a modest range of wines, spirits and UK & foreign bottled beers completes the range.

Despite the compact size a small kitchen has been squeezed in providing a range of home-made pizzas.

At the front of the pub a few casks have been re-purposed for pavement tables & seating.

Many have wondered where the pub's name comes from; a clue is in a large mural on one wall showing a Viking warrior with his longship. One theory is that this was the original name for Woolston when the Vikings had a small fort, or 'tun' here in 994AD which they named after their leader King Olaf I of Norway, hence Olaf's Tun. The Domesday Book records the name as Olvestune in 1086AD and this morphed into 'Woolston' over the years.

Sorry, no under 18s permitted on the premises.

Olaf's Tun was CAMRA Wessex Region Pub of the Year in 2022, and Southern Hampshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2022 & 2023.

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Southampton (B)
Last updated
26/02/2025
Last surveyed
16/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
HAS/00844
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Titanic - Plum Porter
Titanic - Plum Porter

Flavoured Speciality Beers

ABV: 4.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 6 days ago

Triple fff - Lady Eleanor
Triple fff - Lady Eleanor

Premium Pale Ale

ABV: 4.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Blackjack - Pub Ale: Best Bitter
Blackjack - Pub Ale: Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Changing

favours local but can be from anywhere in Britain.

Changing beers typically include: Bowman (varies) , Flower Pots (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
2 tables, uncovered, on the pavement.
Disabled Access Disabled Access
A small step at the entrance, otherwise flat or ramped. Accessible toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Water & dog treats available
Events Events
Meat draw Sunday 3pm. Many local clubs visit, such as craft clubs and a local Run Club.
Games Games
Chess & cribbage boards built-in on some tables. Dominoes too.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Up to 10 'Bag-in-Box'
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% off Cask Ale & Real Cider (Mondays to Thursday)
Transport
Close to bus routes (210m)
Bluestar: 7, 10 (not Sun), 13, 15, 17, 19, 19A; First: X4, X5
Itchen Bridge stops. 13, 17 also stop Portsmouth Road 120m.
Nearby Station (285m)
Woolston

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