Vibrant Forest Tap Room, Southampton

paulof horsham left this review about Vibrant Forest Tap Room

We're back on the taproom trail and today it's variant B, which as you all know, means "light industrial estate", this one tucked away at the far end beyond the building supplies store, with the estate itself tucked away beyond the Hythe by-pass.

Having finally made our way here, we find a modern unit in a fenced-off compound. There's tables and benches outside and similar, though less weather-proof, examples inside. Stairs lead to a mezzanine area, though this is often given over to functions (as on this occasion).

The bar features a couple of handpumps, though just one in use and serving up a very acceptable session Pale. The keg taps on the back wall are mostly where it's at here, with 12 or so pouring a variety of styles, though principally New-World hopped Pales, as you would expect. Prices are very reasonable, with pints mostly coming in at less than £6 (well, yes, I know, but....).

The soundtrack was the regular 'Brewers indie", playing at an acceptable background volume.

Most of us would have to make a bit of an effort to come here, (and it seems that more than a few regulars do), but its worth a few hours of your time.

On 5^th June 2024 - rating: 7
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