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Dancing Man, Southampton (Wool House)

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Operator: Dancing Man Brewery
Wool House, Town Quay, Southampton, SO14 2AR (View on Google Map)
(023) 8083 6666
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  • Outstanding pub conversion

The 14th-century Grade I listed building has been, among other things, a wool store, a museum and an arts space. As a brew pub it now welcomes visitors from the local area, as well as tourists. Within 100 yards of the Registry Office, the first floor is available for private parties or special pub events. On Friday one keg beer may be passed through a Hop Randall (a container is fitted in line, between the keg and the glass) may be used to add extra Hop or fruit flavours. Sunday food is restricted to Sunday Roast (vegetarian options available). For other sessions solid house prepared snacks are available A stunning building with a newly reinstated slate floor (much better for brewing than the former parquet) and with plenty to look at as you enjoy your beer.

Pub opens at 11am Mon-Sat for coffee, bar opens at 12.

Historic Interest

Southampton's only Grade I listed pub. Historic England list UID: 1092060. The building has lots of history as Wool House was a former maritime museum etc. (full details can be found on their website). Built by Cistercian Monks from Beaulieu Abbey following the 1338 French raid on Southampton. It is the only surviving free standing medieval warehouse in Southampton. During the Napoleonic Wars it was used for French prisoners of war and some of their names can still be seen carved into the roof beams. The 20th century saw it used by boat builders and haulage contractors among others before becoming The Maritime Museum from 1966 to 2011.

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Southampton (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
07/03/2022
Leasehold owner
Dancing Man Brewery Limited
Freehold owner
Southampton City Council
Pub ID
HAS/00823
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

A pub that occupies a 14C Grade I listed building that was constructed by Cistercian monks from Beaulieu Abbey following a 1338 French raid on Southampton. For many years it was an important wool store and later became a prison for French sailors during the Napoleonic wars, some of whose names can still be seen carved into the roof beams. Later still it was used by boat builders and haulage contractors before becoming a maritime museum and an arts space. The pub is a stunning conversion with a new slate floor and plenty of design features to draw the eye, principally the spectacular ceiling and striking curved staircase. The space is uncluttered which lets the lovely old building shine. The first floor is available for events. Meals are served excepting Mondays and Tuesdays. Real ales are available from Dancing Man, brewed on site. There are also real ciders.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Dancing Man - Jesus Hairdo TasteMatch Prediction

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Dancing Man - Jesus Hairdo
Dancing Man - Jesus Hairdo Session Blond Ale • 4%
Dancing Man - Jesus Hairdo
Dancing Man - Jesus Hairdo

This beer is served regularly at Dancing Man, Southampton.

ABV 4%
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Dancing Man - Jack O'Diamonds TasteMatch Prediction

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Dancing Man - Jack O'Diamonds
Dancing Man - Jack O'Diamonds Red Ale • 4.5%
Dancing Man - Jack O'Diamonds
Dancing Man - Jack O'Diamonds

This beer is served regularly at Dancing Man, Southampton.

ABV 4.5%
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Dancing Man - Old Fashioned TasteMatch Prediction

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Dancing Man - Old Fashioned
Dancing Man - Old Fashioned Session Bitter • 3.9% Spotted twice
Dancing Man - Old Fashioned
Dancing Man - Old Fashioned

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Dancing Man, Southampton.

ABV 3.9%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Check website for variations when events are booked
Evening Meals Evening Meals
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Live Music Live Music
As advertised
Garden Garden
15 tables at front
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome, but no play facilities provided
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Lift at back of pub, ramp at front
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Water available
Events Events
As advertised
Function Room Function Room
Upstairs area can be booked
Restaurant Restaurant
The upstairs area is used as a restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
OCR Pub OCR Pub
LocAle LocAle
Dancing Man; Vibrant Forest
Transport
Close to bus routes (165m)
Bluestar: 19, Quayconnect; Unilink: U1 (until 20:30), U6 (from 20:30)
More buses in Briton Street, 320m away
Directions
Opposite Isle of Wight car ferry terminal

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