The View Bar, Upper Shirley

A sort of 1930s Art Deco garden shed behind the bowling green of Southampton's sports centre. It is rather sparse and austere, and has the feel of a working man's social club. In my visit there are two groups of tables pushed together suitable for two groups of twelve to sit and eat, which are reserved. The rest of the room has low tables, most of which are grouped in the centre for a party of cyclists. Nobody is eating. There's a nice hubbub of conversation, but also loud music from one corner and sports tv from the opposite corner. Children are allowed.

One cask, Doom Bar, served in indifferent condition. Some biscuits and cake are on sale on the counter.

Ambience - or lack of.....

It's an OK place. If you're here for the sports centre then this will do, and I should imagine it's OK for locals as well, but it does feel more bar than pub, and is not really a place worth seeking out.

Ariel shot from a drone

Date: June 2019   Score: 4 


Sports Centre 

Thornhill Road
Southampton
SO16 7AY

Open: 11am to 10.30pm (8pm Sundays)
Meals: 10am to 3pm, and 5am to 9pm

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