Pubs and Beer in Southampton: Junction Inn, St Denys

I really like this pub, been here loads of times. A Greene King pub, but they also offer a changing range of beers from other breweries. They welcome kids. They do decent, good value food. They have a bar billiards table. And a decent beer garden beside the railway track. Staff and customers are always friendly and chatty and helpful. A good locals pub. A good pub as part of the famous St Denys pub crawl. A good family pub. A good pub for beer drinkers and Camra members. A proper traditional pub. But not really a pub for trendy craft beer drinkers.

RateBeer review from May 2015:

Cracking pub. Good community pub full of life and character, and welcoming to all. 4 Greene King ales plus 4 changing local ales are on offer. Plus a large range of bottled beers, both Greene King and local. Great value for money meal deals. Great atmosphere and ambiance. The pub has a traditional feel, with original etched windows indicating the original rooms: Public, Bootle & Jug, Private, and Saloon. These have now been merged into one long horseshoe shaped space, which is like two large spaces joined by a curving, narrow banana shaped space. A recent fire has allowed the landlord to refurbish in a sympathetic but imaginative manner, keeping partitions and little nooks, but using a lighter wood, to give a cleaner, lighter look. There is a rare bar billiards table, and an excellent beer garden with children’s play area overlooking the railway line. There is much to like here. And almost next door is the South Western Arms with 10 casks on offer. Considered together these two make one of the best beer destinations in Southampton, second only to the Platform Tavern.

With Ian at the Junction in 2016

I recall it suffered a significant fire, but was totally rebuilt and refurbished after.

It was declared a Community Asset in 2016.

It's currently (as of 2019) owned by Greene King and they are looking for a new landlord. After speaking with the barmaid today (June 2019), the new landlord will be moving in next month.