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Updates
Outside seating (consisting of just 3 benches) is available for drinks:
Mon-Thu: 4-10:30
Fri-Sat: 2-10:30
Sun: 2-10
Phone 023 8063 8947 to book a table.
Takeaway beers are also available by phoning in advance or just come to the side door.
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Guide Dog
(formerly Valley Inn)
38 Earl's Road
Southampton
SO14 6SF
Social Links
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Visit Guide Dog on Facebook
Opening Times
| Monday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Tuesday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Wednesday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Thursday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Friday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Saturday | Midday - 11.00 pm |
| Sunday | Midday - 10.30 pm |
About the Pub
A Thai curry night is held on Thursdays and pies are regularly sold on Southampton FC home match days; the pub may also open early for home games depending on kick-off time.
The pub has a number of awards and was voted Southern Hampshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2018, adding to many past awards.
Historic Interest
Closed as Valley Inn 1981, opened as Guide Dog February 1983. Another room, 'The Dog House' opened at the back 2016.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 4 regular beers.
- Dark Star American Pale Ale
- Flower Pots Goodens Gold
- Flower Pots Pots Bitter
- Steam Town Stoke
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 7 changing beers.
Changing beers typically include:
- Arbor --varies--
- Red Cat --varies--
- Steam Town --varies--
Ever changing range.
Source: National
Features
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Real Ale Available
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LocAle Accredited
Bowman; Downton; Flack Manor; Flowerpots; Hop Back; Red Cat; Triple fff;
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Quiet Pub
Facilities
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Dog Friendly
Dog loving, Dog treats kept at the bar.
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Events
Thai Curry Night each Wednesday.
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Function Room
Back room available to be hired.
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Live Music
University Folk Society meet every Mon.
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Newspapers
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Smoking Area
Small smoking areas, front and back.
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Wifi
View on Larger Map
Guide Dog
38 Earl's Road
Southampton
SO14 6SF
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to Railway Station
Nearby Bus Routes (160m)
First: 7; Unilink: U6
Nearby Station (980m)
St Denys
Directions
Corner with Ancasta Road
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