Open Mic Nights at The Gun Inn

The Open Mic Night takes place at The Gun Inn Every Thursday evening from 7.30pm.

No need to book, simply, go along to enjoy an evening of singing, playing or listening to singers and musicians over a beer or meal.

Also, The revamped garden and 'The Gun Fire' outdoor kitchen are now fully open and ready for bookings or walk-ins.

Over recent months numerous refurbishment works has taken place at this historic pub, making it a great place to visit for a drink or meal.

The pub are now serving their constantly changing seasonal food menu and grill specialities, as well as light bite bar snacks and Sunday Roast Dinners. 

Bookings are now being taken for the restaurant. Please check with pub for food serving times.

To view some sample menus, please click here.

New Summer Pub Opening Hours

• Monday: 11.30am to 8pm
• Tuesday - Closed
• Wednesday to Sunday: 11.30am to 10pm

On Busier evenings The Gun stays open later and on quieter evenings last orders are called half hour before closing. 

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History of The Gun Inn

We think there has been a dwelling on the site of the Gun Inn since the 1600’s, but the earliest tangible reference is from the Churchwardens accounts of 1783 when it is referred to as ‘The House at the sign of the Gun’. By 1790 it is simply named ‘The Gun’. Various other sources mention ‘The Pot House’ or ‘Ale House’, so we have assumed that rate payers at this property were in fact ‘Landlords’.

We have found reference to 27 landlords since 1783. Two were drowned at Keyhaven, five were named George, two were women and most served for two to three years. The longest serving was Arthur Payne (pictured below) from 1871 until his death in 1909, some 38 years. The most recent tenants, Paul and Jacquie Hill, come in a close second at 33 years service. 

Due to his fame in the world of Wild Fowling, it has often been said that ‘The Gun’ was named for Colonel Peter Hawker’s punt gun, but Hawker didn’t make his first visit to Keyhaven until 1814, some 24 years after the first records appear naming the building as ‘The Gun’. We think it is more likely that the sign post for Hurst Castle simply had a gun on it, and that sign stood in front of the building which now carries its name.

To read the History of The Gun Inn; please click here.

The Gun Inn

Keyhaven Road, Keyhaven, SO41 0TP

01590 642391

landlord@theguninn.co.uk

www.facebook.com/theguninnkeyhaven

www.theguninn.co.uk

Summer Opening Hours

Monday: 11.30am to 8pm
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday to Sunday: 11.30am to 10pm
On Busier evenings the gun stays open later and on quieter evenings last orders are called half hour before closing. Please check with pub for food serving times.