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Platform Tavern

Town Quay
Southampton
SO14 2NY

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Opening Times

Regular

Monday	Noon - 11.00 pm
Tuesday	Noon - 11.00 pm
Wednesday	Noon - 11.00 pm
Thursday	Noon - Midnight
Friday	Noon - Midnight
Saturday	Noon - Midnight
Sunday	Noon - 11.00 pm

Meal Times

Mon - Thu noon - 3pm, 6pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat noon - 9pm
Sun noon - 8pm

About the Pub

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'.

Regular ales

This pub serves 2 regular beers.

Dark Star Hophead
Fuller's London Pride

Changing ales

This pub serves 2 changing beers.

Source: Local

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Platform Tavern, Southampton (David Sheldon - 16/07/2021)

Features

Real Ale Available
Real Cider Available
Summer only, usually bag in box and not on display, ask at the bar.
LocAle Accredited
Vibrant Forest; Red Cat;
Cask Marque Accredited

Facilities

Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Garden
Broad pavement with some tables & chairs, no garden.
Dog Friendly
Water bowl behind bar.
Function Room
Restaurant can be booked for functions.
Traditional Pub Games
Board games.
Live Music
Thu, Fri, Sat evenings, plus Sat and Sun lunchtimes.
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Restaurant Area
Separate area for dining.
Wifi
Ask at bar for password.

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Platform Tavern

Town Quay
Southampton
SO14 2NY

Sat Nav Reference

50.89634, -1.40358

Transport

Close to Bus Routes

Nearby Bus Routes (40m)

Bluestar: Quayconnect; First: 3; Unilink: U1 (until 20:30), U6 (from 20:30)

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