The Gordon Arms - Southampton

Went recently , asked for a pint of lemonade with no ice. Pretty normal request you’d think? The bartender gave me a half full glass of lemonade in a pint glass) , cost about £3.40. Interested to see what I would’ve got if I asked for a half pint of lemonade with no ice. a few dashes? Never seen this before anywhere. What a joke of a pub

Good old authentic manky worn English pub. These proper pubs are very few and far between in Southampton now so thoroughly enjoyed watching the rugby in raw energetic company with proper old fashioned unflavoured cider! Bar staff could have been a bit more authentic and friendly which was a disappointment and the toilets were absolutely disgusting. It’s been a while since I’ve had to hover over a toilet seat! Nevertheless, a fun time.

Horrendous visit. Went here for a quick half a pint with a friend before going to a restaurant. The bar staff were two lads. Swearing loudly, shouting loudly talking about their glasses smelling awful. My mate had to start shouting across the table just to talk to me as the staff were being so loud. Not surprising it’s empty all the time. 10 years ago this was a great pub I used to visit weekly. Utter shambles now. I felt embarrassed for them.

I felt so safe here due to the COVID-19 measures taken place. Everyone had to do track and trace and sanitise their hands. An app has been made to minimise contact. The staff are so friendly and understand not everyone wants to do track and trace but it is in place to ensure everyone is as safe as possible. There is still a friendly atmosphere here and everyone is happy to be in a pub with an amazing atmosphere where everyone will be welcome. Lots of love to Ralph x

This pub used to have a nice inclusive vibe and serve cheap and cheerful drinks. My visit today was ruined by bar staff acting as condensing tryants, over me and my friend not appreciating the complicated online sign-up rules—incidentally not enforced by other Portswood pubs—and expressing our dissatisfaction. I was told they didn’t need my custom if I didn’t like it, and there were plenty of others pubs to go to, if I didn’t like their particular regime. Well, that exactly what I did. I went to two other nearby pubs that were more welcoming and apologetic about the hassle. Later on I peeped in the windows. Unsurprisingly, the place was empty. Except for bar staff playing on their phones. They didn’t care.