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Dancing Man, Southampton (Wool House)

Operator: Dancing Man Brewery
Wool House, Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2AR (View on Google Map)

The 14th-century Grade I listed building has been, among other things, a wool store, a museum and an arts space. As a brew pub it now welcomes visitors from the local area, as well as tourists. Within 100 yards of the Registry Office, the first floor is available for private parties or special pub events. On Friday one keg beer may be passed through a Hop Randall (a container is fitted in line, between the keg and the glass) may be used to add extra Hop or fruit flavours. Sunday food is restricted to Sunday Roast (vegetarian options available). For other sessions solid house prepared snacks are available A stunning building with a newly reinstated slate floor (much better for brewing than the former parquet) and with plenty to look at as you enjoy your beer.

Pub opens at 11am Mon-Sat for coffee, bar opens at 12.

Historic Interest

Southampton's only Grade I listed pub. Historic England list UID: 1092060. The building has lots of history as Wool House was a former maritime museum etc. (full details can be found on their website). Built by Cistercian Monks from Beaulieu Abbey following the 1338 French raid on Southampton. It is the only surviving free standing medieval warehouse in Southampton. During the Napoleonic Wars it was used for French prisoners of war and some of their names can still be seen carved into the roof beams. The 20th century saw it used by boat builders and haulage contractors among others before becoming The Maritime Museum from 1966 to 2011.

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Southampton (B)
Last updated
01/08/2024
Last surveyed
17/02/2024
Pub ID
HAS/00823
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

A pub that occupies a 14C Grade I listed building that was constructed by Cistercian monks from Beaulieu Abbey following a 1338 French raid on Southampton. For many years it was an important wool store and later became a prison for French sailors during the Napoleonic wars, some of whose names can still be seen carved into the roof beams. Later still it was used by boat builders and haulage contractors before becoming a maritime museum and an arts space. The pub is a stunning conversion with a new slate floor and plenty of design features to draw the eye, principally the spectacular ceiling and striking curved staircase. The space is uncluttered which lets the lovely old building shine. The first floor is available for events. Meals are served excepting Mondays and Tuesdays. Real ales are available from Dancing Man, brewed on site. There are also real ciders.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Lunchtimes are in the downstairs bar. Check website for variations when events are booked. Sunday requires booking (roast).
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Evening is in the upstairs restaurant. Check website for variations when events are booked
Live Music Live Music
As advertised, normally 3-4 bands a month.
Garden Garden
15 tables at front and grass area to the side
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome, but no play facilities provided
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Lift at back of pub, ramp at front
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dogs welcome. Water available and Dog food on the menu. Pub has own Dog.
Events Events
As advertised,
Function Room Function Room
Upstairs area can be booked
Restaurant Restaurant
The upstairs area is used as a restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Dancing Man
Transport
Close to bus routes (165m)
Bluestar: 19, Quayconnect; Unilink: U1
More buses in Briton Street, 320m away
Directions
Opposite Isle of Wight car ferry terminal
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