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Olaf's Tun
8 Portsmouth Road
Southampton
SO19 9AA
Premises Description
Micropub.
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Opening Times
Regular
| Monday | 3.00 pm - 10.00 pm |
| Tuesday | Noon - 10.00 pm |
| Wednesday | Noon - 10.00 pm |
| Thursday | Noon - 10.00 pm |
| Friday | Noon - 10.00 pm |
| Saturday | Noon - 10.00 pm |
| Sunday | Noon - 9.00 pm |
Meal Times
Mon No Service
Tue 3pm - 9pm
Wed - Sat noon - 9pm
Sun noon - 5pm
Operator
The Crafty Tuns Ltd
About the Pub
Despite the compact size a small kitchen has been squeezed in providing a range of home-made pizzas.
At the front of the pub a few casks have been re-purposed for pavement tables & seating.
Many have wondered where the pub's name comes from; a clue is in a large mural on one wall showing a Viking warrior with his longship. One theory is that this was the original name for Woolston when the Vikings had a small fort, or 'tun' here in 994AD which they named after their leader King Olaf I of Norway, hence Olaf's Tun. The Domesday Book records the name as Olvestune in 1086AD and this morphed into 'Woolston' over the years.
Sorry, no under 18s permitted on the premises.
Olaf's Tun was CAMRA Wessex Region Pub of the Year in 2022, and Southern Hampshire CAMRA Pub of the Year 2022 & 2023.
Regular ales
No beers listed Add regular beers
Changing ales
This pub serves 6 changing beers.
Changing beers typically include:
- Bowman --varies--
- Flower Pots --varies--
Favours local but can be from anywhere in Britain.
Source: Regional
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Real Cider Available
Up to 10 'Bag-in-Box'
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Member Discount Scheme
10% off Cask Ale & Real Cider (Mondays to Thursday)
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Quiet Pub
Facilities
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Disabled Access
A small step at the entrance, otherwise flat or ramped. Accessible toilet.
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Garden
2 tables, uncovered, on the pavement.
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Dog Friendly
Water & dog treats available.
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Events
Meat draw Sunday 3pm. Many local clubs visit, such as craft clubs and a local Run Club.
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Traditional Pub Games
Chess & cribbage boards built-in on some tables. Dominoes too.
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Wifi
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Olaf's Tun
8 Portsmouth Road
Southampton
SO19 9AA
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Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to Railway Station
Nearby Bus Routes (210m)
Bluestar: 7, 10 (not Sun), 13, 15, 17, 19, 19A; First: X4, X5
Itchen Bridge stops. 13, 17 also stop Portsmouth Road 120m.
Nearby Station (285m)
Woolston
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