The Juniper Berry Good News!

[Doc Vernon]

Hi All
I have been asked by Colin to put this on site for all those that remember the good old Juniper Berry Hotel in Southampton,a place i know frequented by many in the good old days!
I know i sure remember it,and the many good times we had in that place!
Also a few hair raising times too !
Cheers
Thanks Colin Hawken!

Vernon,I'm sure you'll remember this Pub in Southampton and why it was so popular. The name was changed to The Bosun's Locker. For several years it suffered the indignity of this silly name. To all us older Citizens this pub was and always would be the The Juniper Berry,or"The Juni." The current licencee has been given permission to change the name once more.To the delight of many of us "Oldies" we now once more have The Juniper Berry. When I asked if we would be having the Saturday night parade of "Queens" in the Lounge bar he thought it might be difficult."We no longer have Union Castle Queens ,do we?"You might also be interested to know the Pub is exactly the same,inside and out,as it ever was. It's a listed building,they can't alter it. I wanted to put this on the MN Website as there must be others that will remember this Pub. I'm having difficulty with it.Perhaps you could do this for me? Would be very grateful. Thanks.

[Doc Vernon]

After reading this message from Colin,i got to thinking i wonder seeing as the Juniper Berry is now reverting to its old name,would the licencee perhaps consider (seeing as it was after all a good Seamans Haunt) having one of Mikes Flags Flying in there, this is just an idea to get a Flag up in at least one Place in the United Kingdom!
Any suggestions!?
Thanks

[happy daze john in oz]

What a fantastic idea Vernon, no better place to let those who come after us to know not just about us and other MN persons, but to let them know just how important this pub was to so many of us.
Recall a Christmas eve there with some mates sining Carols, sounds a bit odd now but the it was quite normal.

[Doc Vernon]

I think that George in Southampton is our man to try and get this done!
Will contact him with all details!
Cheers

[Colin Hawken]

George and I don't know the licencee that well,I'm not sure George knows him at all. I've only been in there once since it's long gone heyday.

[Doc Vernon]

Hi Colin (we now have two)
I am sure that one doesnt really have to know him ,as long as he is approachable on the Subject and it is explained to him why !
I think anyone who has a bit of feeling for the things that many brave Men did for a better World would for us all ,at least would hear one out!
Its well worth a try!
So now Colin i nominate you as well as George to be our Ambassadors!
Go get Him Lads!
Cheers

A Bit of History

This Inn was previously known as The Bosun's Locker until April 2011 when it reverted to it's previous name: The Juniper Berry.

The Juniper Berry
Castle Square
Upper Bugle Street
Southampton, SO14 2EE
Phone 023 8033 3364

Your hosts, the Landlord and Landlady, Mike and Anita look forward to welcoming you to The Juniper Berry.

Would be a great place for the Next Meeting in 2012 (free as i read it)

Function Room



We have a Large Function Room with it's own bar. You can hire the Function Room for weddings, birthdays, parties, business meetings and other occasions. You can even hire the Function room for free!

A refundable deposit will be required before booking the Function Room

[alf corbyn]

vernon that is a good idea. i do not like the premier inn particulaly and might find a better hotel near the juniper berry. not to slight george in any way as he has tried very hard with the meet-ups,but i have tried several times in the last couple of years to book two nights at the advertised reduced rate and have come to the conclusion that it is a scam. i have sent my car back to motorbility so would have to use a train. but hope to be there. alf love to irene.