The Hook, Southampton

I was pleasantly surprised by this pub – what appeared at first look to be a very ordinary estate pub was actually far better than that. There is a reasonably sized car park at the front, from which you enter the pub via a covered terrace which is mainly used by smokers and has no real view. Inside, the bar is informally divided into two areas, and there is a conjoined area with a separate Italian restaurant business, Luciano’s, in the same building. The staff were professional, welcoming and friendly, and the other customers civilised. There was a large TV screen, but this was switched off. The unexpected bonus was the beer range and quality – Wolfpack Sesh IPA, Tim Taylor’s Landlor, Sharp’s Solar Wave and Doombar, all in excellent condition. The keg range was Moretti, Stowford Press, Aspall’s cider, Madri, Guinness, Foster’s, Neck Oil and Prahva. Worth a visit for its ale, perhaps combined with a trip to The Rising Sun down the road.

Official site of The Hook - www.thehookwarsash.co.uk

Official site of The Hook - www.thehookwarsash.co.uk

Changed name from Great Harry to the Ferryman

2 room pub recently refurbished , no cask ale on but beer wetherspoons prices , large bar with 2 pool tables and darts , large lounge with small raised area used for bands/entertainment and area partioned off for diners/quite drinkers .Plenty of TV screens around showing sport . It can get very busy in here at weekends and a bit rowdy at times , i prefer it earlier on or in the week

17 Feb 2010 Great Harry is now The Ferryman [admin note: updated name 18/02/2010]