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Olaf's Tun, Southampton
Woolston
Postal town: Southampton
SO19 9AA
Served areas
Reviews of Olaf's Tun (Average Rating: 7½ of 10) see review guidelines
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paulof horsham left this review about Olaf's Tun
Olaf's Tun is a regular shop conversion in a shopping parade near the Itchen Bridge. Actual handpumps in this micropub (6 of them, 4 in action today) serving up quality ales from smaller breweries such as Siren and Duration, as well as a line of interesting craft keg from the 8 taps.
Going against the strictest micropub rules, hot food in the form of pizza is offered at times - check listings for details.
While the barmaid couldn't be faulted for helpfulness and friendly service, the locals were a taciturn bunch.
Southampton doesn't exactly shine when it comes to quality ale houses, but the Tun deserves a visit if you're in town.
On 1st November 2023
- rating: 7
[User has posted 515 recommendations about 484 pubs]
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Danny O'Revey left this review about Olaf's Tun
Micro shop unit style bar, battered old wood bar, nice seating, looks like they are just about to change the signage to reflect its now an award winner. Near Woolston Station, good choice of both cask & keg, well kept real ale.
On 4th April 2022
- rating: 8
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Real Ale Ray left this review about Olaf's Tun
Olaf comes from the name of the Viking king who occupied a nearby Fort in 994 AD. The much later name of Woolston comes from the transportation of sheep across the river to the now Dancing Man brewery pub, which was originally a wool house. A local artist was commissioned to paint the Viking mural seen inside this micro. There is also reference and some old photos of the ferry that once crossed the nearby river along with the nearby second World War Spitfire factory.
We visited here on a Saturday afternoon, where we met Neil and his wife Christina who are part owners along with another couple. We found them to be very welcoming and chatty and gave us good advice and directions on our itinerary of pubs ahead of us. The other customers were also very friendly and soon we were involved in a good chat.
Five beers on stillage, plus four Craft Keg and a good selection of ciders. We went for the Vibrant Forest Summerlands and Flowerpots Golden Gold, both which were in great shape.
On 3rd April 2019
- rating: 9
[User has posted 3531 recommendations about 3531 pubs]
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Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Accommodation : No last updated 26 April 2017 by ROB Camra
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 26 April 2017 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 26 April 2017 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : No last updated 26 April 2017 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% (Monday to Thursday) - last updated 25 October 2023 by paulof horsham
- Car Park : No last updated 26 April 2017 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : No last updated 25 October 2023 by paulof horsham
- Darts : No last updated 06 May 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 26 April 2017 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : No last updated 06 May 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 27 October 2023 by paulof horsham
- Jukebox : No last updated 06 May 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Live Music : Yes - Occasional - last updated 26 April 2017 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 26 April 2017 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : Yes last updated 26 April 2017 by ROB Camra
- Pinball : No last updated 26 April 2017 by ROB Camra
- Pool Table : No last updated 26 April 2017 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 26 April 2017 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 26 April 2017 by ROB Camra
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 26 April 2017 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 26 April 2017 by ROB Camra
