Experience the soul of live music, great brews, and delicious food!

Free entry gigs!

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Free entry gigs! 〰️

Upcoming Gigs

Enjoy a vibrant lineup of Blues, R&B, Rock, Soul, Rockabilly, Americana, Country & Jazz at the Platform Tavern every week!

Dine With Us

Indulge in homemade goodness at The Platform! Enjoy our famous Desperate Dan style Pies, Beer Battered Fish & Chips, signature Platform Burger, vibrant salads, freshly-made pizzas, and fresh Fish and Seafood Specials! Plus, don’t miss our Platform Sunday Roast Specials!

A unique and tasteful sanctuary in the heart of the historic dockyard of Southampton!

  • Monday - 12 - 11pm

    Tuesday - 12 - 11pm

    Wednesday - 12 - 11pm

    Thursday - 12 - 12am

    Friday - 12 - 12am

    Saturday - 12 - 12am

    Sunday - 12 - 10pm

  • Mon / Tue/ Thu/ Fri: 12:00 - 15:00 and 18:00 - 21:00

    Saturday: 12:00 - 21:00

    Sunday: 12:30 - 19:30

  • Platform Tavern, Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2NY

    * 2-minute walk from Red Funnel Terminal.

    * 9-minute walk from Ocean Cruise Terminal (Berth 46).

    * 25-minute walk from Southampton Central Train Station.

    * 25-minute walk from St Mary’s Stadium (bus links are available).

    For precise walking directions, https://what3words.com/punch.moons.trap

  • Nearby Car Parks:

    * Gloucester Square

    * Town Quay Car Park 2

    * Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel

    Getting Here by Bus:

    Two bus stops are close by the U1C and 18 buses, both travelling from Southampton Central Station.

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✨ Start 2025 right with the first Sunday Roast of the year at Platform! The kitchen is open until 7pm with classic dishes, homemade desserts, and specials. Stay for a jazzy blues afternoon with Jon Walsh, live at 5pm. Free entry! #platformtavern #s
Happy New Year folks! 🤠✨ Thank you for your incredible support throughout 2024. Let’s keep the momentum going - come out, enjoy brilliant live music, and continue supporting the Platform and Southampton’s music scene! We’re kicki
Don’t miss the final party of the year at the Platform! 💃✨🍻 Featuring live music from ska, punk band the Bob Rats! Plus rockabilly, rock n roll trio The Stingrays! 🎟️ Limited tickets available on the door. #newyearseve #platformtavern #so
Still craving homemade goodness? Warm up the last Sunday of 2024 with a hearty Platform Roast and some fantastic live music! 🎶🍺 Sunday Live Music Line-Up: 💥 Savoy Affair at 4:30pm! 💥 Fundamentals Jazzy Blues Session at 8pm! Sunday Menu Highlig
Hi folks! Unfortunately, we’re unable to open today due to illness, but we’ll be back on Boxing Day from 12pm to 8pm. Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! We can’t wait to see you soon! 🎄🎉❤️ ⭐️Christmas Eve: Closed ⭐️Christma
Escape the frantic christmas shoppers and unwind with live blues at the Platform this weekend! ✨🍺 ⭐️ Tonight @ 9pm: Blues and funk night with MJ’s Whipround! ⭐️ Sunday @ 5pm: The Reverend Bobby Reynolds for an afternoon of pre-war blues, ra

  • Looking for the ideal venue for your next celebration? Welcome to The Platform!

    Our flexible space can accommodate your needs from intimate gatherings to larger parties. Let us handle the details while you relax and enjoy the festivities with your guests!

    Contact: jeremy@platformtavern.com

  • The Platform is renowned as a vibrant live music hub, featuring genres ranging from blues, R&B, and rock to soul, rockabilly, Americana, and jazz! Interested in performing at The Platform Tavern?

    Email: stewart@platformtavern.com