King Canute (previously Admiral Sir Lucius Curtis), Ocean Village

Probably the best Wetherspoon pub in town, which makes it one of the best pubs in town. Been in here numerous times, but not reviewed it or taken pictures.  Been in here with my nephew before a Saints game, and it had a great atmosphere. Been in here with friends for a meal. And been in here many times with our little one after Saturday morning pictures. A seat can usually be found, apart from match days. It's a solid, attractive building, and the inside is generally kept clean and tidy, except for exceptionally busy periods. It's probably the smallest Spoon in town, but somehow manages to create interesting corners and hidden rooms in its small space.

Elevated area at the front

The pub is named after Lucious Curtis, who became Admiral of the Fleet. Curtis lived near Portsdown Hill, near Portsmouth. He laid the foundation stone for the building of Southampton Dock (now Ocean Village) in October 1838. The pub is in Ferry House, which was the headquarters for the Southampton Dock Company who administered the docks.


Date: Oct 2016   Score: 8.5 

 

Wetherspoons have sold the pub. 

Date: June 2023   Score: N/A



  

New owners have moved in. The place is essentially the same, though is more burgers and sport organised, and doesn't sell any cask beer. It does, though, have several kegs of the local beer, Unity.

  

Unity keg beers

And the small, raised, area on the left is now a games area with a pool table and a baby foot table. Was here with my grandson Max and his girlfriend Letitia. Leave a returnable deposit of £5 at the bar, and you get a jar full of balls to play the baby foot table. We had fun! 

Date: May 2024   Score: 5 

Ferry House, Canute Road
Ocean Village
SO14 3JS

Opens 8.00 every day. Probably licensed from 9.00


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