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The Red Lion


55 High Street, City Centre, Southampton - Phone 023 8033 3595
An historic friendly family run Freehouse Inn
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The Red Lion

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Situated in the High Street below the Bargate and within the old walled town of Southampton lies one of the oldest inns in the city

The cellar is of Norman vintage dating back to the 12th century, but parts of the upper structure of the Inn, which has been considerably altered, are of Tudor origin.

The most attractive part of the Inn's interior decor is the fine half timbered apartment known as Henry V's 'Court Room'.
This was used for the trial of Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Lord Scrope of Masham and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton, all of whom conspired against the life and crown of Henry V in 1415, immediately prior to Henry's departure from Southampton to Agincourt.

The trial was a famous landmark in English history.
The conspirators were found guilty of high treason, condemned to death and summarily executed outside the Bargate. A rubbing from the stone describing the execution can be found in the 'Court Room'.

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Opening Times

Monday11.00am to 11.00pm Tuesday11.00am to 11.00pm
Wednesday11.00am to 11.00pm Thursday11.00am to 11.00pm
Friday11.00am to 11.00pm Saturday11.00am to 11.00pm
Sunday12.00 to 10.30pm


Natasha and Tony look forward to welcoming you to this historic 12th century Inn.


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Food

Traditional home cooked food seven days a week.
Dine out in one of the oldest pubs in Southampton, select your meal from our menu, click the link to the right for a full menu.

All the meals are cooked on the premises.
In addition to the menu daily specials and a Sunday Carvery are also available.

We can cater for all Functions, Weddings and Parties for any occasion.

The Pub is available for Private Hire.

Food is served during the following times:
Monday to Saturday . . . . 12.00 noon till 2.30pm and 6.00pm to 9.30pm
Sunday Carvery . . . . . . . 12.00 noon till 5.00pm

Outside catering is also available.
Link to Menu

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Accommodation


We offer a complete Bed and Breakfast service, so if you're looking for a place to stay in Southampton then why not try our B&B?
Stay overnight in an authentic olde English Inn room.

Book your accommodation 023 8033 3595

DOUBLE, TWIN and SINGLE rooms available.

All Major Credit Cards Accepted.
Bed and Breakfast Room

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More Information

This pub includes a real olde fireplace with alcove chairs. A darts board on the gallery overlooking the bar.
There is a separate dining area and we can cater for large parties and families too.
Authentic Tudor atmosphere in the main bar with a Minstrel Gallery, Fascinating Standards, Flags, Shields and Weapons from the Period.
The genuine history just hits you when you come off the busy commercial high street.

Real Ales available
Non tied Freehouse with four regularly changing guest ales.

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The Red Lion
55 High Street
City Centre
Southampton, SO14 2NS
Phone 023 8033 3595
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