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Bookshop Alehouse, Bevois Valley, Southampton

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21 Portswood Rd
Southampton
SO17 2ES

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Bevois Valley

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Quinno _ left this review about Bookshop Alehouse

Another mid-teens opening Southampton micro but easily the runt of the litter as far as I’m concerned. One other customer, no atmosphere (just like a library, ironically) and also no heating on a chilly day. Scruffy floor and a bored barman. The Brew York had a twang to it that wasn't right (NBSS 1.5). All a bit depressing and I dumped the excess and moved on far more swiftly than I had planned.

On 22^nd April 2025 - rating: 4
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Danny O'Revey left this review about Bookshop Alehouse

Quirky little community bookshop/micropub, friendly, good beer. Wooden floors and relaxing and alround nice place to visit. Short walk from St Denys railway station.

On 4^th April 2022 - rating: 8
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about Bookshop Alehouse

Another Southampton micropub and probably the pick of the bunch and still rivaling the Platform Tavern for the honour of best pub in Southampton in my opinion.

For a Saturday evening, it was surprisingly quiet. My previous visit here was a weekend lunchtime visit and it was full. This time, there were just a few people in, including the owner who takes a keen interest in his customers and is happy to recommend beers.

4 real ales are served here. On this visit, they were Elusive Level Up: Level 27 Citra Galaxy, Red Cat Mr M's Porter, Wild Weather Calleva & Mallinson's Centennial. Real ciders were Farmer Jim's Rhubarb Bob, Abrahall's Thundering Molly & West Milton Dorset Twilight. Craft beers were Elusive vs The Nags Head Sonar Biscuit, Thornbridge/Elusive Superuser & Unity Collusion.

Another friendly local establishment that will always be fairly high up on my list to visit in Southampton.

On 20^th February 2022 - rating: 8
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