Best Southampton pubs for Guinness according to readers

The stout is one of the most popular drinks to be found in British pubs, with it being a rarity for one not to have it on tap.

However, depending on who you talk to there is a difference in quality between certain establishments.

Therefore, we thought it might be best to ask Daily Echo readers for their recommendations on where the best pub is for a pint of the black stuff.

We put out a Facebook post asking the question and here are the responses we received.

Best pubs for a pint of Guinness in Southampton according to readers

More than 100 comments were left on the post, with a few pubs getting multiple mentions.

One of those was perhaps unsurprisingly an Irish pub in Shenanigans on Carlton Place.

A reader wrote: "Shenanigans Southampton has the best pint in town!" which many people seemed to concur with.

It has been well-received generally as well, earning a 4.6/5 score on Google Reviews from 285 ratings.

Plenty of Southampton pubs were heralded for their Guinness (Image: Jeff Spicer/PA Wire/PA Images)

One person posted: "The bar has a brilliant atmosphere with very friendly and helpful staff and a fantastic pint of Guinness. I would 100% recommend this place."

Another added: "Fun bar with perfect Guinness, good lagers and a wide range of quality shots and cocktails. Often have live music, v busy on weekends in a good way!"

Alongside Shenanigans, another popular choice was The Chapel Arms which is located near the Itchen Bridge.

It had 17 comments of support in total, with one reader saying: "Defo The Chapel Arms without fail !"

Other spots that had multiple mentions included The Hop Inn and The Red Lion.

Alongside those, there were plenty of establishments that had a singular comment of support.

One went to bat for the 5 Rivers Pub on Bevois Valley Road, saying: "5 Rivers Pub Southampton - best pint and the cheapest too."

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The Engineers Arms was the favourite of one reader, who wrote: "Engineers, have many a cold one before and after saints games."

Meanwhile, The Scholars Arms in the city centre earned high praise from one reader, who said: "Scholars arms and only £5.45 and just £4 a pint for students after 5pm".

Another concurred, replying: "best pint of Guinness in city centre".