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The Red Lion (JD Wetherspoon), Bitterne, Southampton
Bitterne
Southampton
SO18 5EF
Reviews of The Red Lion (JD Wetherspoon) (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about The Red Lion (JD Wetherspoon)
Pleasant suburban Spoons with an attractive circular exterior swoosh courtesy of an upper balcony, with a commanding position overlooking the pedestrianised shopping centre. A 2017 opener, the inside is a mix of pleasant burgundy and cream shades with a nice laid-back feel on a late Saturday morning. There’s also a small quiet area upstairs, ideal for readers. A platoon of friendly and helpful young staff in situ. Three guest cask, my Hanlons Devon Dark was tidy (NBSS 3.5). A good all-rounder. 7.5
On 27th December 2024
- rating: 8
[User has posted 5552 recommendations about 5533 pubs]
E TA left this review about The Red Lion (JD Wetherspoon)
As described below, this pub occupies a commanding position overlooking Bitterne’s pedestrian area in an almost dystopian setting, making us feel we could be attacked by zombies at any time. Thankfully this didn’t happen, probably because the undead were actually in the ‘Spoons when we went in, or so it seemed. That probably also explained the décor, as it was nowhere near Hallowe’en. The staff were unusually thick for a ‘Spoons - maybe they were also existentially challenged, there was a group at the side playing darts, and there were more gaming machines than you might expect. Ales on were Abbott, Ruddles, Doombar, Oakham JHB, Salopian Hop Twister and Citra Pale Ale. We risked the curry, which was from the standard list, but it was differently prepared: crunchy rice, chewy poppadoms and naan bread with the texture of nougat. Not Tim’s (Martin, not Burton) best by a long way.
On 31st October 2024
- rating: 5
[User has posted 3516 recommendations about 3480 pubs]
Graham Coombs left this review about The Red Lion (JD Wetherspoon)
A rather basic sort of Spoons in a recent conversion of an old pub on the pedestrianised High Street. It has the usual JDW features but the lowish ceilings make the place feel hemmed in and it was quite noisy. Later venturing up the labyrinthine route to the gents I found a much nicer room upstairs with an outside balcony (but sadly no bar). The guest ales were not very exciting either - Hobgoblin and Ringwood Fortyniner - but condition was ok. Adequate if you are nearby but not worth the trek out of town.
On 25th September 2024
- rating: 6
[User has posted 3641 recommendations about 3576 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 27 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 27 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : Yes last updated 27 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 27 December 2024 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No - Just the usual 50p vouchers - last updated 27 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 27 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 27 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Darts : Yes last updated 25 September 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 25 September 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Function Room : No last updated 25 September 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 27 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 25 September 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Karaoke : No last updated 25 September 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Live Music : No last updated 27 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 27 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 27 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 25 September 2024 by Graham Coombs
- Pool Table : No last updated 27 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : No last updated 27 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 27 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 27 December 2024 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 25 September 2024 by Graham Coombs
- WiFi : Yes last updated 27 December 2024 by Quinno _
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