The Master Builder, West End, Southampton

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A Wadworth’s pub on the main road through the suburban sprawl. There is an outside seating area at the front, but it’s too close to the road and too noisy to be comfortable. The walls are adorned with a display of antique tools, mainly saws and planes, plus some calipers and dividers arranged to look like some sort of masonic display. The other notable decorative feature was a chandelier made out of empty tequila and gin bottles. There are three main bar areas. The main bar, which has the bar counter, a games room with a pool table and dart board, and a more comfortable saloon area. There was a large TV screen in the games room, though this was switched off. The barmaid was friendly and helpful, while the customers seemed like a sensible group of people, all of which, along with tolerable contemporary music, gave it a good local feel. There was a tempting snack menu, but we’d arrived too late and the kitchen was closed. Ales on were 6X, Henry’s and Swordfish, all in good condition. Keg selection was Cruzcampo, Amstel, Stowford Press, Madri, Thatcher’s Haze, Foster’s and Guinness. Pretty good by local standards.

On 14^th August 2025 - rating: 7
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