GUESTS celebrated the opening of a new Hampshire pub.

Weeks after opening its doors the Brew House in London Road, Southampton threw an opening party.

The event included an illusionist and tours of the pub's own micro-brewery.

The Brew House, part of the London-based City Pub Company chain, opened its doors following a refurbishment of the premises, formerly home to Varsity, which closed in January 2016.

It is the pub firms 30 site with plans to expand to 35 properties by the end of the year.

The London Road Brew House will be open from midday to11pm Monday to Thursday, midday to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and midday to 9pm on Sundays.