Waterloo Arms, Southampton

I thought this was a very pleasant pub with an excellent largely Hop Back ale selection but also encompassing guests from Brains and Ringwood breweries. Prices started at as little as £2.25 for a pint of GFB, and although it was a friday afternoon the pub was moderately busy. I'd certainly make the effort to return and would include this in a mini-crawl with the Wellington Arms.

Accredited Real Ale House with 4 real ales. Traditional pub games. Friendly atmosphere. Everyone welcome

A nice local pub with a good selection of Hopback ales. Quite a way from Southampton centre, but worth a look if you like Hopback otherwise don't bother. When we went the beer was a little 'Lack-Luster', we bought a half of every beer and left them all except the 'Entire Stout' which was nice. I'm not saying it was off, just not very special, perhaps a bit off form? I found out that the staff that used to run it have moved to the Guide Dog Free-house on the other side of town and this has won pub of the year 2005, 2007, 2008 & 2009.