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Platform Tavern, Southampton

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Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2NY (View on Google Map)
(023) 8251 7782
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Suffered a fire on 5th October 2023 but reopened 21st December. The bar and live music are running, Kitchen is now open for normal meal times.

Hours shown are Winter 2025 hours. May be longer in summer, particularly food service.

Busy pub located near to Southampton's ferry terminals. African art, including musical instruments and spectacular batik panels, as well as 'tented' ceiling (fabric covering the ceiling in pleated sheets) create an exotic atmosphere; Part of the old city walls are exposed (behind a glass panel) in a corner of the bar. Two rooms, the main bar area and through an arch a restaurant area. Freshly prepared food is served and now includes a range of stone baked pizzas along with the old favourites & specials. Live music is a very regular feature and can consequently make weekends very, very busy.

Historic Interest

The pub's name refers to an Napoleonic era gun platform that was nearby, not a railway station platform. Part of the ancient city walls is visible behind a glass panel in the bar. The plaque outside commemorates James McGrady, a 1st Class Steward on the Titanic - his was the last body to be recovered from the sea, six weeks after the disaster; James had given his address as The Platform Tavern. The pub had a bit part in the James Cameron film 'Titanic'.

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Southampton (B)
Last updated
25/02/2025
Last surveyed
20/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
HAS/00535
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
12:30pm - 7:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Dark Star - Hophead
Dark Star - Hophead Session Golden Ale • 3.4% Spotted twice
Dark Star - Hophead
Dark Star - Hophead

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted twice
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.
Spotted twice
Changing

Often Vibrant Forest can be seen on Keg (KeyKeg) as well.

Changing beers typically include: Bat Country (varies) , Vibrant Forest (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Thu, Fri, Sat evenings, plus Sat and Sun lunchtimes
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Water bowl behind bar.
Events Events
Quiz night Wednesday
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant can be booked for functions
Games Games
Board games
Newspapers Newspapers
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate dining area to the right of main bar.
Smoking Smoking
small seated area at front of building.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Ask at bar for password
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Vibrant Forest
Transport
Close to bus routes (40m)
Bluestar: 19, 19A, Quayconnect; Unilink: U1

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