The Park Inn, Shirley, Southampton

The classic 'backstreet gem'. A Waddies pub with plenty of ale choice and is GBG listed. A gripe is that the cask offerings are at either end of the bar and therefore not helpful for the visitor. Friendly guv'nor who runs the place like an old skool 'mein host' who knew how to gently rib me for taking an external snap in a jovial way and ID’ed me as a ticker immediately. As I was on a timer I only had time for a half of a decent Lincoln Green beer (NBSS 3). As mentioned below, although the place is opened-out it has retained two distinct drinking areas. In the unlikely event I end-up in this Soton suburb again, I’d gladly call back. 7.5

Official site of Park Inn - www.theparkinn.co.uk

Official site of Park Inn - www.theparkinn.co.uk