Experience the soul of live music, great brews, and delicious food! Since 1997, Stewart Cross has transformed this maritime-themed pub into a vibrant live blues haven! Known as Southampton's best-kept secret, The Platform has a reputation for being a live music hub for live blues, R&B, rock, soul, rockabilly, Americana and jazz!

Quiet & cozy during the week for that pint of craft beer or that intimate meal. But livens up at the weekend with the best free live music in town from Thursday to Saturday. Plus a mellow acoustic set on a Sunday afternoon to accompany our famous roasts!

History of the Platform Tavern

The Platform Tavern dates back to 1873 and is situated against the historic old town wall built around 1350. The pub name is derived from its proximity to the Quay outside God’s House called the Platform which contained a gun battery.  

As with many taverns of the time, ale was brewed onsite for the consumption of dockers and seamen that would frequent. Many of whom would lodge in the rooms upstairs. One such guest was the ill fated Mr James McGrady who was the last victim of the 1912 Titanic disaster to be pulled dead from the sea some 4 weeks after the ship went down. His last known address was Platform Tavern.

The pub directly viewed the Titanic moored up in Dock Berth 44 of the Ocean Dock and was featured in the James Cameron Hollywood movie 'Titanic.'