The Duke of Wellington


TheDukeatSouthampton.co.uk

36 Bugle Street, Southampton, SO14 2AH - Phone 023 80339222
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Positioned in Southampton's historic Bugle Street, the Duke of Wellington Pub has been a silent witness to many of the city's most famous events. The dark timbered building was originally built upon Norman vaults and cellars in 1220 and was first leased out to a Benedict Ace, one of the city's earliest mayors.
During the great French raid of 1338 it was badly damaged but only required a repair job when other parts of the city were destroyed.
In 1494 the building was for the first time converted into a public house after being bought by brewer Rowland Johnson who named it Bere House or Brew House.
Johnson not only sold drink but also started brewing his own and subsequently set up the city's first brewery.
Port books of the day record the importation of his brewing equipment and brewing hops from his native town in what is now Holland.
In 1620 the pub would have been passed many times by the Pilgrim Fathers on their way to the Mayflower, which sailed its maiden voyage to the New World from the bottom of Bugle Street.
The Duke of Wellington Pub
By 1771 the pub was renamed the Shipwrights Arms serving the many local ship builders.
After the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815, the owners of the pub celebrated by changing its name to that of the victorious Duke of Wellington who had become a national hero.

Location Map

Just off the main Southampton High street
near the Isle of Wight ferry Terminal,
Bugle Street is a quiet road in the center
of town. The Pub can be found between
the Tudor House Museum and
the Museum of Archaeolgy.

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Opening Times

Monday12 Noon to 12 MidnightTuesday12 Noon to 12 Midnight
Wednesday12 Noon to 12 MidnightThursday12 Noon to 12 Midnight
Friday12 Noon to 12 Midnight Saturday12 Noon to 12 Midnight
Sunday12 Noon to 10.30 pm

Home Cooked Menu Available

Monday - Wednesday:
12 Noon to 3.00pm
Thursday - Saturday:
12 Noon to 9.00 pm
Sunday Roasts 12 Noon - 4.00pm
We have a lunch menu which includes:
Jacket Potatoes, Sandwiches, Baguettes and Ciabattas.

We also have an evening menu with Starters, Lite Bites and Main Courses.

Not forgetting our delicious dessert menu. Click here for our Menus.

Don't forget to check our popular Specials Board more choices
Duke of Wellington menus

Check back here soon for our Valentines Quiz and meal details


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Function Room
The Wellington Room

Available to book for Wedding Receptions, Parties, Breakfast Mornings, Business Functions and Meetings.
We can provide a full choice of menus from tapas or finger buffets to three course sit down meals.

With space for up to 60 guests and it's own mini bar.
It's a very popular wedding reception venue, especially as there's a registrar just along the road!
The Function Room has Wooden Beams and a Great Atmosphere
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Awarded Runner Up in Wadworth's
Floral Display and Garden Competition 2008.

Wadworth

Highly recommended

for our floral & garden display in 2009.

Discribed by The Times Online
in the nightlife section of an article on Southampton as:
"A lovely old beamed pub by the Tudor House."

August 2008

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Real Ales


We firmly believe that a good pub should supply good ales and wines!
Our hand-pulled 'house' ales are excellent, but in addition to these we have a wide choice of cask marque inspected and 'guest beers' available from local suppliers.

Hand Pumps

From our cellar we have:
Wadworth IPA, Ringwood Best Bitter and Wadworth 6X
always available.
Also at least two regularly changing guest ales for your drinking pleasure.

We keep a wide selection of wines, we are sure we have have something for everyone. Our wines are sold by the glass or bottle.


Outdoor shelter


We have plenty of outside tables and seating at the front of the pub so you may wish to consider eating food from our menu outdoors. Alfesco dining can be a great experience during the warmer months.

There is also a heated covered area to the rear of the pub which is also available for smokers to use.
Eating Alfresco and Heated Smoking Shelter

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Real Food....

A selection of delicious home cooked food is served daily.
With a full and varied menu from light bites to Three Course Main Meals. Click here for our Menus.

All Fresh Cooked Food


Our Food is Served

12.00 noon - 3.00 pm Monday-Wednesday
&
12.00 noon - 9.00 pm Thursday-Saturday

12.00 noon - 4.00 pm Sunday Roasts



Also please check out our daily specials board.

Your hosts,
Vic & Lynn look forward to seeing you.
Comprehensive selection of wines, Function room available for weddings and parties

We have a regularly updated specials board


Duke of Wellington
36 Bugle Street
Southampton, SO14 2AH
Phone 023 80339222
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