Celebrating Southampton’s Pubs Through Art

Pub Cultures has matched together nine local pubs with local artists to create unique artworks inspired by the voices of the people who call these pubs home.

Through a co-creative process, each artist is working closely with a pub’s community—running workshops, gathering stories, and crafting bespoke artworks that reflect the spirit of the space. The resulting pieces, ranging from murals and sculptures to textile art, will be unveiled in April 2025, with a virtual launch inviting people to explore the artworks in person.

Pub Cultures is part of a series of projects called ‘Belonging,’ which uses a range of creative mediums to explore and celebrate what it means to be Sotonian through collaboration with many different Southampton communities.

Supported by Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Arts Council England, Pub Cultures celebrates the role of pubs as cultural hubs, bringing people together through creativity, heritage and fostering community pride.