Pubs in Portsmouth and Southsea

According to the British Guild of Beer Writers, "Portsmouth has 12 pubs per square mile" the highest density in the UK and "almost double the number of pubs per square mile than London" source: https://www.beerguild.co.uk

Although Portsmouth has lost a lot of pubs in the past, due to Second World War bombing, pubs going out of business or just due to redevelopment, there are still great deal of excellent pubs to visit in Portsmouth and Southsea.

We have only included pubs actually situated on Portsea Island to try and limit the long list, if your favourite pub is missing this may be why. However if we have overlooked a Portsmouth Pub that should be listed, please just let us know using the email address info@welcometoportsmouth.co.uk and we will try and include it as soon as possible, thanks.



  • ABARBISTRO

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Abar Bistro

    Formerly the American Bar, the Abarbistro is located in the heart of Old Portsmouth, opposite the Camber fish market and round the corner from St Thomas' Cathedral. The original building at the Abar dates back to the 1780s it was damaged by bombing during the second world war.

    The Abarbistro is now a modern family run bistro with an wide ranging international menu with a good choice of sea food. The bistro also has an extensive wine list and a selection of cask ales to choose from.

    Address: 58 White Hart Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2JA
    Telephone: 02392 811585

  • The Admiral Drake

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    The Admiral Drake is located at the end of Kingston Road close to the Rudmore roundabout. There is a pool table, jukebox and dart board.

    The pub has a selection of cask ales plus guest ales, food is served main meals, sandwiches, burgers etc.

    The Admiral Drake regularly hosts live music events and screens live TV sports events.

    Address: 8 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth, PO2 8DH
    Telephone: 02392 651599

  • The Apsley House

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Apsley House, Southsea

    The Apsley House is tucked away on Auckland Road West just back from the seafront at Southsea.

    The pub has one large bar serving three real ales, pub games include darts and a pool table.

    Outside there is a small patio area which is good during the summer months.

    Address: 13 Auckland Road W, Southsea, PO5 3NY
    Telephone: 02392 821294



  • The Artillery Arms

    Portsmouth pubs

    Tucked away on Hester Road in Milton, The Artillery Arms is a great traditional local pub, serving a wide range of casks ales. This pub is very popular and busy on match days at Fratton Park.
    It's name comes from the Royal Marines Artillery, the Royal Marines were based in the Eastney area for more than 100 years.
    The pub appears to be two building that were combined together at some time in the past. There is a medium sized beer garden to the side of the pub, there are dart boards and a pool table.

    Address: Hester Road, Southsea, PO4 8HB
    Telephone: 02392 733610

  • The Auckland Arms

    Pubs in Southsea, The Auckland Arms

    The Auckland Arms pub is located a street back from Southsea Seafront on the corner of Auckland Road West and Netley Road. The pub is named after the 1st Earl of Auckland, George Eden, the pub sign shows the Eden family coat of arms.

    The Auckland has a quirky layout as it was originally two different houses which have been knocked together in the past, there is an entrance on both Auckland Road and Netley Road. The bar areas are cosy serving a range of cask ales, the pub regularly hosts live music events.

    Address: Netley Road, Southsea, PO5 3NB
    Telephone: 07798 737368

  • The Baffins

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Baffins

    A Greene King pub The Baffins is situated just across the road from Baffins Pond nature reserve in Copnor.

    This local serves food from lunch time into the evening, there is a separate kids menu, vegan menu and a seniors menu, daily deals are available. Outside there is a beer garden with views across to Baffins Pond.

    Address: 127 Tangier Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6PD
    Telephone: 02392 660830



  • The Barley Mow

    Pubs in Southsea, The Barley Mow

    The Barley Mow is a friendly family pub in the heart of Southsea on Castle Road.

    The Barley Mow boasts a wide range of cask ales including five guest ales one of which is always a mild, stout or porter. There is a lounge bar and public bar with two darts boards, pool table and bar billiards table. The pub is Cask Approved and is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.

    The pub has an award winning, beer garden at the rear where barbeques are held during the summer.

    Address: 39 Castle Road, Southsea, PO5 3D

  • Bold Forester

    Pubs near me Southsea

    Dating from the 1870s, The Bold Forester on the corner of Albert Road and Fawcett Road is a Greene King pub so Old Speckled Hen, Abbot Ale and Greene King IPA are all on offer.

    The Bold Forester has a full menu available from 11.00am to 9.00pm, the menu includes sharing dishes, sandwiches and toasties, fish and chips, pub classics, burgers, pies and Sunday roasts. At the rear of the pub is a large courtyard beer garden.

    Address: 177 Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JW
    Telephone: 02392 838743



  • The Brewers Tap

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    The Brewers Tap at Milton Market in Southsea is an independent microbrewery run by the Southsea Brewing Co who are based at Southsea Castle. There is a spacious downstairs bar, an additional upstairs room and some tables outdoors at the front on the pavement.

    A wide range of ales are on offer including Casemate their Flagship IPA, described as "Extra pale malt, carapils, wheat and oats. Hopped with Citra, Simcoe Mosaic and Amarillo at the end of the boil." As well as Heavy Artillery Double IPA (vf), "A big, bold and juicy New England style DIPA."

    Address: 177 Eastney Road, Southsea, PO4 8EA
    Telephone: 07557 535273

  • Brewhouse and Kitchen

    Portsmouth Pubs, Brewhouse and Kitchen

    The Brewhouse and Kitchen, formerly the White Swan, is on Guildhall Walk in central Portsmouth next door to the New Theatre Royal.
    The pub brews it's own beers in the on site microbrewery where you can book to take part in a brewing experience. The ales brewed here include Mucky Duck Bitter, Black Swan IPA, George Anson Stout and Crafty tropical IPA.
    There is a wide range of food available from the kitchen including small plates and starters, burgers, toasted ciabatta and main courses, Sunday roasts. There is a separate childrens menu to choose from.

    Address: 26 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth PO1 2DD
    Telephone: 02392 891340

  • Brewhouse and Kitchen, Southsea

    Pubs in Southsea, Brewhouse and Kitchen

    Formerly the White Horse, the Brewhouse and Kitchen in Southsea is a large popular pub where the beer is brewed on site in the pub's own microbrewery, you can take part in a brewery experience day and help brew some beer.
    Food is served every day of the week from an extensive menu. Beers and ales served at Southsea include ICON a Craft Pilsner described as golden, crisp and refreshing, Inspiring Bell a Craft Stout which is black, smooth and chocolatey and Gold Rush a Golden Ale, it is golden, hoppy and refreshing. At the front of the pub is a large beer garden with tables, benches and beach huts which can be booked.
    Address: 51 Southsea Terrace, Southsea, PO5 3AU
    Telephone: 02392 818979

  • The Bridge Tavern

    Old Portsmouth Pubs, The Bridge Tavern

    The Bridge Tavern in Old Portsmouth sits right on the side of the historic Camber Dock. There is a large single bar on the ground floor serving Fullers ales, with plenty of seating, there is even more seating outside along the dock side overlooking the fishing boats.
    The Bridge Tavern has a wide food menu serving all of your favourite pub meals including, not surprisingly, fish and chips.
    The pub is surrounded by boat storage facilities and fishing boats and is neighboured by the Ben Ainslie Racing team headquarters.

    Address: 54 East Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2JJ
    Telephone: 02392 752992

  • The British Queen

    Portsmouth Pubs, The British Queen

    The British Queen is a large Victorian pub located on the corner of Queen's Road and St Stephens Road in North End.

    There is one bar plus a separate function room, the pub has a small beer garden.

    Address: 18 Queen's Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7NA
    Telephone: 07990 786949





  • Castle Tavern

    Pubs in Portsmouth, Castle Tavern, Somers Town

    The Castle Tavern pub is located on the corner of Somers Road and Aldwell Street in Somers Town.

    The building has the unusual features of twin castellated towers on either side of the main doorway. A traditional local pub with a courtyard beer garden at the front.

    Address: 119 Somers Road, Southsea, PO5 4PT
    Telephone: 02392 863858





  • Coach and Horses

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Coach and Horses

    On London Road at Hilsea, The Coach and Horses is an impressive historic looking pub. It was designed by local architect AE Cogswell in 1929 in a baronial castle style and therefore appears much older than it actually is.

    The Coach and Horses is a Greene King pubs serving their range of beers and ciders. The pub has a wide range of pub food and often has special deals on food.

    Address: London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9SE
    Telephone: 02392 660533



  • The Deco

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Deco

    Designed by architect AE Cogswell and built in 1936, The Deco is on the corner of Elm Grove and Albany Road in the heart of Southsea.

    The Deco is described as the "rock and alternative pub" and is popular with students and gives discounts to RN Personnel.

    There are regular music events with a variety of DJs, Sunday night is quiz night, the pub also has some games machines and a pool table.

    Address: 128 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1LR
    Telephone: 02392 822000



  • The Derby Tavern

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Derby Tavern

    The Derby Tavern is a traditional local located at the corner of Lower Derby Road and Stamshaw Road in Portsmouth.

    The Derby has four screens for screening live TV sports events, has a pool table and two dart boards, the pub organises regular raffles and charity events.

    There is a small patio area at the rear of the pub which is popular during the summer months.

    Address: 43 Stamshaw Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8LG
    Telephone: 02392 664208



  • The Dockyard

    Portsmouth and Southsea Pubs, The Dockyard

    Situated in the middle of Guildhall Walk in Portsmouth, The Dockyard is a large, popular student pub.

    Food is served at the Dockyard from 11am until 10pm with a wide range of dishes available including a good choice of vegetarian and vegan options.

    The pub is popular for watching TV sports events such as football, rugby and Formula 1.

    Address: 13-19 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, PO1 2RY
    Telephone: 02392 863341



  • The Dolphin

    Old Portsmouth Pubs, The Dolphin

    The Dolphin on the High Street at Old Portsmouth claims to be Portsmouth's oldest pub having been established in 1716, a claim contested by the George Hotel in Queen Street. The competition seems to be only in the wording of whether each establishment was a pub or hotel at formation, the Dolphin being older by some 68 years. The bar area at the Dolphin is definitely historic with stone flag floors, roof beams and plenty of historic memorabilia. There is a range of cask ales from the local Irving Brewery to choose from. There is an extensive food menu available, food being served from breakfast through to dinner. Separate childrens menu available.
    Address: 41 High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2LU
    Telephone: 02392 820762

  • The Druid's Arms

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Druids Arms

    The Druids Arms is a cosy pub in Binsteed Road in North End and is very popular with the local community and families.

    This Fullers pub was awarded Awarded Master Cellarman for the conditioning and quality of its cask ales, there is a beer garden with outdoor seating where BBQs are held, the pub hosts regular music events including Northern Soul sessions on the last Sunday of each month.
    There is a separate pool room, dart board in the Public Bar and live TV sports events are also screened.

    Address: 13 Binsteed Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7PH
    Telephone: 02392 666141

  • Duke of Buckingham

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Duke of Buckingham

    The Duke of Buckingham is on the High Street at Old Portsmouth and is well known for it's excellent food especially the Sunday roasts.

    The pub is located on the site of the Green Dragon in the 19th century, was renamed the Cambridge Tavern in the 1850s, probably due to its proximity to the Cambridge Barracks, becoming the Duke of Buckingham in the 1920s.

    This traditional pub has a great range of cask ales, ciders, wines and spirits.

    Address: 119 High Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2HW
    Telephone: 02392 827067

  • Duke Of Devonshire

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Duke of Devonshire

    The Duke of Devonshire pub is on the corner of Albert Road and Boulton Road in the heart of Southsea.

    This is a traditional corner local with bare floorboards and memorabilia on the walls some of it photos of the pub itself in years gone by.

    There are some cask ales on offer, a jukebox and a small beer garden at the back of the pub.

    Address: 119 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SQ
    Telephone: 02392 045776



  • The Eastfield Hotel

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Eastfield Hotel

    Located on Prince Albert Road in Eastney The Eastfield Hotel pub is a comfortable local with a small beer garden at the rear.

    The Eastfield was designed by prominent local architect A.E Cogswell and the elaborate exterior tiled facade, ornate window cappings and roof turrets are trade mark Cogswell design.

    The pub has two welcoming bars and a nice range of real ales to choose from.

    Address: Prince Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 9HT
    Telephone: 02392 865530



  • The Eastney Tavern

    Pubs in Southsea, The Eastney Tavern

    The Eastney Tavern in Southsea is located on the corner of Cromwell Road and St Georges Road, opposite the Marines Barracks, the Eastney Tavern has always been a favourite with Southsea diners. This is a great pub serving a wide range of real ales and also serving delicious, great value food. The Tav' serves all your favourite pub food such as burgers, steaks and sea food as well as more surprising dishes. There are themed nights such curry night on Thursday, don't forget the Sunday Lunches, also daily specials are displayed on the restaurant mirror. Booking is recommended as this is always a popular destination.

    Address: 100 Cromwell Road, Southsea, PO4 9PN
    Telephone: 02392 826246

  • Eldon Arms

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Eldon Arms

    Built originally for the Eldridge Pope brewery The Eldon Arms is half way down, or up, Eldon Street in Southsea.

    This is a spacious Victorian style pub with an ornate tiled facade, at the rear there is a secluded beer garden.

    Several cask ales are usually on offer, there is an extensive food menu including starters, light bites, chefs specials, burgers and burritos.

    Address: 11-17 Eldon Street, Southsea, PO5 4BS
    Telephone: 02392 297963



  • The Electric Arms

    The Electric Arms pub in Portsmouth

    On the corner of Fratton Road and Newcome Road is The Electric Arms pub built in 1924 to a design by Portsmouth Architect AE Cogswell. Not as elaborate as some of his other designs The Electric Arms is decorated with Cogswell's characteristic glazed tiles.

    This is cosy traditional corner local with lots of black and white photos depicting the history of the area.

    There are regular games evenings, charity events and quizzes, live TV sport is shown.

    Address: 192 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5HD
    Telephone: 02392 610910

  • The Farmhouse

    Portsmouth pubs, The Farmhouse at Burrfields Road

    Part of the Hungry Horse group The Farmhouse is a large family friendly pub located on Burrfields Road, adjacent to Portsmouth Golf Centre. The Farmhouse has large bar areas and indoor and outdoor play areas for children. There are pool tables in a separate room and live TV sports events are screened.

    Food is served all day including breakfast, lunch and dinner and there is a large menu to choose from. There are often special offers on meals and drinks.

    Address: Burrfields Road, Portsmouth PO3 5HH
    Telephone: 02392 650510

  • The Fat Fox

    Pubs in Portsmouth and Southsea, The Fat Fox

    The Fat Fox at the end of Albert Road in Southsea has a large open bar area and a second room with sofas and comfy seating.

    The pub is popular for watching TV sporting events such as six nations rugby or football, it has a large stage area where live music and bands perform regularly. The Fat Fox has hosted bands such as Scouting for Girls, Drenge, Sleaford Mods, George Ezra in the past.
    Upstairs is The Atrium a cosy cocktail bar serving all of your favourite cocktails and spirits.

    Address: 11-13 Victoria Road South, PO5 2SP
    Telephone: 02392 356255

  • The Fawcett Inn

    Southsea Pubs, The Fawcett Inn

    The Fawcett Inn, designed by Alfred Bone and built in 1878, is on the corner of Fawcett Road and Lawrence Road in Southsea.
    The name of the road and the pub, refers to Lieutenant Alexander Fawcett who died aged 20 during the Indian Mutiny (1857-1858). A picture of him can be seen on the pub sign.
    A Southsea local the Fawcett Inn has a pool table and dart board, there are regular quizs and live music evenings. Irving cask ales are on tap and Thai and Laos food is served lunchtimes and in the evenings.

    Address: 176 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DP
    Telephone: 02392 298656

  • The Festing Hotel

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Festing Hotel

    The Festing Hotel is a Greene King pub located on the corner of Festing Road and Highland Road in Southsea.

    Built to a design by architect AH Bone designer of many Portsmouth Pubs, it was built for the Brickwoods Brewery originally and operated as a hotel.

    Food is served all day and TV sport is screened on the many large screen TVs. There is a small patio area to the rear of the pub.

    Address: 1A Festing Road, Southsea, PO4 0NG
    Telephone: 02392 825560



  • The Fifth Hants Volunteer Arms

    Southsea Pubs, The Fifth Hants Volunteer Arms

    On the corner of Albert Road and Napier Road in Southsea, The Fifth Hants Volunteer Arms has a tradition of serving cask ales, this was the founding site of the local CAMRA branch.

    This is now a Fullers pub so London Pride, Seafarers and Fullers HSB will be on offer, as well as ciders and cocktails. The pub has two bars, the main bar has bare wood floors, the smaller bar is more snug and has a lot of memorabilia about the pub, the fifth hants hosts regular live music events and live TV sports.

    Address: 74 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SL
    Telephone: 02392 822245



  • The Fleet

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Fleet

    Sitting on the corner of King Henry I Street and Spring Gardens The Fleet is right in the centre of the University of Portsmouth quarter, opposite Portsmouth Guildhall in the city centre. Due to its location the pub is popular with students, city centre workers and visitors alike.

    The historic building was originally a Royal Navy fire station, it was converted into a pub in 1997 by the Firkin pub group. The pub serves food and has a lovely beer garden to the side and rear of the pub with comfortable seating for a sunny day.

    Address: 1 King Henry I Street, Portsmouth, PO1 2PT
    Telephone: 02393 830150

  • The Florence Arms

    Southsea Pubs, The Florence Arms

    The Florence Arms is a gastro pub close to Southsea Seafront on the corner of Florence Road and St Catherine Street.

    There is a range of beers and ciders on tap as well an extensive wine and spirits list. The menu includes light bites, sandwiches, starters and main courses such as steaks, vegetarian dishes plus a full range of Sunday roasts.

    Address: 18-20 Florence Road, Southsea, PO5 2NE
    Telephone: 02392 007888





  • The Florist

    List of Portsmouth Pubs, The Florist

    With its half timbered top floor, false tower and tiled facade, The Florist at North End is a classic AE Cogswell designed pub from 1924.

    The Florist is a friendly local pub serves a range of cask ales, the pub regularly holds quiz nights, DJs and music events.

    The pub has two bars with a beer garden at the rear, plus a function room that can be hired for private events.

    Address: 324 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5JX
    Telephone: 02392 814994



  • The Fort Cumberland Arms

    List of Pubs in Portsmouth, The Fort Cumberland Arms, Eastney

    The Fort Cumberland Arms sits on the corner of Eastney Road and Devonshire Avenue in Southsea.

    The pub has a small beer garden at the side, dart board, juke box and a pool table in a separate bar.

    The pub hosts regular disco evenings at weekends where Dr Funkenstein is a favourite, live TV sports are also shown.

    Address: 125 Eastney Road, Southsea, PO4 9JB
    Telephone:



  • The Fountain

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Fountain

    The Fountain in North End is an imposing brick built Victorian style pub on London Road. This is another Portsmouth Pub designed by AE Cogswell, built for the Pike Spicer Brewery in the early 1900s.

    This is a Craft Union Pub and shows sports every day on large screen TVs, there are regular deals on drinks.

    The Fountain has darts, a pool table, free wi-fi and holds regular live music events.

    Address: 163 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9AA
    Telephone: 0121 272 5499



  • The Froddington Arms

    List of Portsmouth Pubs, The Froddington Arms

    Located on the corner of Fratton Road and Somers Road North, The Froddington Arms is a nice high street corner local.

    There have been a number of pubs on this site in the past, the current pub The Froddington Arms is named after the Saxon name for Fratton, Froddington, meaning "Frodda's Farm" or "Frodda's village". The pub has a pool table and holds regular live music events most weekends, the Froddington is a popular pre match pub when Pompey are playing at home.

    Address: 55 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5AB



  • The George Hotel

    Portsmouth Pubs, The George Hotel

    On the corner of Queens Street and Hawke Street, The George Hotel is the last surviving eighteenth century pub in Portsmouth, the bar and other public rooms are packed with naval pictures and memorabilia which helps give it it's distinctive atmosphere.
    The George has 10 en-suite bedrooms, all of which have tea and coffee making facilities and TV's. The hotel offers parking in the Historic Dockyard car park across the road at a 50% discount on the normal price. The George serves a wide range of Real Ales and traditional seasonal food is served in the restaurant.

    Address: 84 Queen Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3HU
    Telephone: 02392 753885

  • George and Dragon

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The George and Dragon

    The George and Dragon is an imposing mock Tudor Victorian style pub on Kingston Road in North End.

    With its half timbered upper floor and glazed tiling this is a classic A.E Cogswell designed pub which was built in 1926.

    There is one large bar area with darts boards, pool tables and outside is a patio style garden. The pub sometimes has live music and open mic' evenings. A range of pub food is served and Sunday Roasts.

    Address: 137 Kingston Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7EB
    Telephone: 02392 734649



  • The Golden Eagle

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Golden Eagle

    Located on the corner of Delaware Road and Fawcett Road in Southsea, The Golden Eagle has two large bar areas, seating outside at the front of the pub and a small patio garden at the back.

    The Golden Eagle is now a Fullers pub serving their range of cask ales. The walls of the bars are wood panelled with a small corridor between. A traditional Victorian corner pub it has a cosy atmosphere and is popular with locals.

    Address: 1 Delamere Road, Southsea, PO4 0JA
    Telephone: 02392 365082



  • Golden Hind

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Golden Hind

    The Golden Hind is located on Copnor Road, between Green Lane and Gatcombe Avenue in Copnor.

    Built in 1929 The Golden Hind is a large mock Tudor pub now operated by Greene King. It is part of the Flame Grill chain, it has an extensive food menu, with a separate kids menu and seniors menu.

    The pub serves a range of Greene King beers, there is a pool table, a patio garden and further outdoor seating at the front.

    Address: 384 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5EN
    Telephone: 02392 662444



  • Good Companion

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Good Companion

    A large pub at the bottom of the Eastern Road in Portsmouth The Good Companion was opened in 1938 for the Brickwoods Brewery.

    It has large bar areas serving food and Greene King ales and has a large car park at the front.
    There is some outdoor seating the front and side of the pub. There are often food and drinks deals on offer.

    Due to its proximity to Fratton Park the pub is very popular on home match days.

    Address: 2 Eastern Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6ES
    Telephone: 02392 825206



  • The Great Salterns Mansion

    Portsmouth pubs, The Great Salterns Mansion, Harvester Built in 1820, The Great Salterns Mansion, is a Grade II listed building on The Eastern Road with views across Langstone Harbour to the east.

    This is part of the Harvester chain so concentrates mostly on serving food and it's famous salad bar.

    At the back of the pub there is a raised seating area with views across Langstone Harbour.

    Address: Eastern Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6QB
    Telephone: 02392 651051



  • The Greenwich Brewpub

    Pubs in Southsea, The Greenwich Brewpub

    The Greenwich Brewpub, formerly the Belle Isle, is located on Osborne Road in the heart of Southsea. There is a range of craft ales on tap to choose from regional and international brewers as well as other keg ales and ciders.

    The pub serves food, Wednesday to Sunday, from it's wide menu and specialises in serving high welfare local meat cooked over live fire, for example Fire-roasted Pork Belly, succulent pork belly in sticky chipotle honey glaze served with Hasselback potatoes in house seasoning and a spicy house slaw.

    Address: 39 Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LR
    Telephone: 02393 812439

  • Graham Arms

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Graham Arms

    The Graham Arms is a large AE Cogswell designed pub on George Street in Copnor.

    This friendly local is a Wadsworth pub serves food at lunchtime and has a small beer garden at the rear.

    A short walk to Portsmouth Football Club's Fratton Park, the Graham Arms is a popular spot on match days.

    The pub hosts regular quiz nights, disco and karaoke evenings.

    Address: 51 George Street, Portsmouth, PO1 5QY
    Telephone: 02392 812984



  • Green Posts

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Green Posts

    The Green Posts pub on London Road, Hilsea has a long history, a pub of this name has been at this site on the boundary of the City of Portsmouth since the 1800s, there is a boundary marker post on the opposite side of London Road.

    Now a Greene King pub, there is just one bar with darts boards and table football.

    The pub serves food from midday until 10.00pm and has a large menu of pub food, plus a vegan and seniors menu.

    Address: 371 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9HJ
    Telephone: 02392 651003



  • The Guildhall Village

    Pubs in Portsmouth and Southsea, The Guildhall Village

    The sister pub to the Southsea Village, The Guildhall Village is located on Guildhall Walk in Portsmouth city centre. Originally called The Yorkshire Grey after the horses used by the Royal Artillery who were stationed nearby the pub was built in 1821.

    The Guildhall Village is a large comfortable pub with polished wooden floor, funky lighting and spacious booth seating. The pub serves food and has a wide menu to choose from. Live sports are shown on the TVs, has an interactive darts board, shuffleboard and even a ping pong table.

    Address: 25 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth PO1 2RY
    Telephone: 02392 982533

  • The Harvest Home

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Harvest Home

    Located on Copnor Road, The Harvest Home is a popular community pub, enjoyed by locals and passing trade.

    The pub has regular live music and DJs particularly on Saturday nights. Live TV sports events are shown, there is a pool table, jukebox, raffles and quizzes.

    The pub has its own small car park and a beer garden behind the pub.

    Address: 106 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5AN
    Telephone: 02392 350022



  • The Hole In The Wall

    Pubs in Southsea, The Hole In The Wall

    The Hole In The Wall in Great Southsea Street specialise in serving real ales and ciders, they have won the CAMRA regional Pub of the year award 7 times so they must be doing something right.

    THITW has a continually changing range of hand pulled ales and ciders on offer from breweries around the UK and overseas.

    The bar area has a cosy atmosphere with wood paneling and is always a popular haunt for real ale lovers.

    Address: 36 Great Southsea St, Southsea, PO5 3BY
    Telephone: 02392 298085



  • The Isambard Kingdom Brunel

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Isambard Kingdom Brunel

    The Isambard Kingdom Brunel pub is on the corner of Guildhall Walk in Portsmouth city centre right opposite Portsmouth Guildhall. This Wetherspoon pub is housed in the rebuilt building of the Portsea Island Gas Light Company which was rebuilt in 1915 following a fire which destroyed the original building. Named after I.K.Brunel the great engineer who was born in Portsmouth, the pub has a large bar area with ample seating and as a Wetherspoons pub a wide range of cask ales are on sale. The pub serves food and there is a small outdoor seating area to the front of the pub, there is a wheelchair accessible lift at the pub entrance due to the stepped entrance way.
    Address: 2 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, PO1 2DD
    Telephone: 02392 295112

  • The Jameson Arms

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Jameson Arms

    Built in 1934 The Jameson Arms was designed by AE Cogswell and is found on the corner of Church Road and King Albert Street in Fratton. This imposing brick built pub is a traditional corner pub popular with local residents. Live sports events are screened on the TVs.

    There is a pool table and darts board plus a jukebox. The Jameson holds regular discos mainly at weekends.
    There is a cosy patio garden area with seating at the rear of the pub.

    Address: 122 Church Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1QE
    Telephone: 02392 816406

  • The John Jacques

    List of Portsmouth Pubs, The John Jaques, Fratton Road

    The John Jacques in Fratton Road is a Wetherspoon's pub and was previously part of the Portsea Island Mutual Co-operative Society, the Co-Op. The pub is named after the Chief Executive of the Portsea Co-Op John Jacques. The pub has a wide range of cask ales available and serves food all day. The John Jacques has some interesting memorabilia about local characters such as the Portsmouth born novelist and poet George Meredith, Sir Aurthur Conan Doyle the creator of Sherlock Holmes who practiced as a GP in Southsea and some nice photos of the Portsea Island Co-Op through the years.

    Address: 78-82 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5BZ
    Telephone: 02392 779742

  • The Jolly Sailor

    Southsea Pubs, The Jolly Sailor

    The Jolly Sailor on Clarence Esplanade overlooking Southsea Seafront is a large family run pub. There is comprehensive food menu plus a separate childrens menu and there are regular food and drink offers to choose from.

    There is outdoor seating on the veranda area and some seating in the beer garden.

    The Jolly Sailor holds regular pub quiz nights and live music and comedy events.

    Address: 54 Clarence Parade, Southsea, PO5 2EU
    Telephone: 02392 295195

  • The Jolly Taxpayer

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Jolly Taxpayer

    The Jolly Taxpayer pub sits on the corner of Eastbourne Road and Martin Road in Copnor. Designed by AE Cogswell for the Brickwoods Brewery in 1914 and then later altered by J Walmisley in 1928 The Jolly Taxpayer is a traditional corner local close to Moneyfields football club in Copnor. The pub is a Grade II listed building.

    The Jolly Taxpayer is a freehouse with a large public bar and a separate lounge bar. There are darts boards and a pool table, live TV sports events are shown and there is a beer garden behind the pub.

    Address: 2 Eastbourne Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6LN
    Telephone: 02392 643113

  • King Street Tavern

    Southsea Pubs, The King Street Tavern

    The King Street Tavern is an 18th century pub on the corner of Norfolk Street and King Street in Southsea.

    This historic pub has a traditional glazed tile facade. It specialises in BBQ and smokehouse meats it has its own smokehouse. The menu also caters for vegetarians. Craft ales and ciders are on tap as well as wines and spirits.

    There is a patio garden at the back of the pub great for summer evenings.

    Address: 70 King Street, Southsea, PO5 4EH
    Telephone: 02393 073568

  • The Kings

    Southsea Pubs, The Kings, Albert Road

    Formerly The Clarence Hotel, The Kings, on the corner of Albert Road and Albert Grove, is a substantial pub dating from the 1800s.

    The Kings is now a buzzing pub which regularly hosts live music events, karaoke and disco evenings.

    Address: 39 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SE
    Telephone: 02392 820557







  • The Lady Hamilton

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Lady Hamilton

    The Lady Hamilton on The Hard at Portsmouth has had a varied history. In 1716 it was a pub called The Nags Head, it has also been a wine merchants, a book shop and also part of the Gieves and Hawkes tailoring company, in 1992 the building returned to being a pub The Lady Hamilton.
    The Lady Hamilton has a reputation amongst regulars as serving the best roast dinner in town. A selection of cask ales are available along with wines and spirits. Bed and breakfast accommodation is available, with some of the rooms having views across Portsmouth Harbour and HMS Warrior.

    Address: 21 The Hard, Portsmouth, PO1 3DT
    Telephone: 02392 870505

  • The Lawrence Arms

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Lawrence Arms

    Located on the corner of Lawrence Road and Boulton Road in Southsea is The Lawrence Arms pub.

    Included in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide, the Lawrence offers six Cask Marque approved real ales and six real ciders.

    This is a popular Victorian pub with pool table, dart boards and lots of community events such as meat raffles, quiz nights and great food.

    Address: 63 Lawrence Road, Southsea, PO5 1NU
    Telephone: 02392 821280



  • Leopold Tavern

    The Leopold Tavern sits on the corner of Albert Road and Leopold Street and is a friendly craft union pub serving good value beers, ciders and spirits, there are often special promotions on drinks. The pub facade is typically Victorian with glazed green tiles and displaying the original Portsmouth and Brighton Brewery signage.

    Good place to watch the Live TV sport events screened on the many large screen TVs, including in the beer garden, join in the darts on Tuesday evenings.

    Address: 154 Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JT
    Telephone:



  • Lord Chichester

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Lord Chichester

    The Lord Chichester pub on Chichester Road in North End is a large friendly local with two separate bar areas. The pub has a half timbered facade and was originally built for the Brickwoods Brewery.

    A separate games bar is home to a pool table and two dart boards plus TVs showing live sports events. There is a patio area at the back of the pub.

    The Lord Chichester hosts regular live music events.

    Address: 182 Chichester Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0AJ
    Telephone: 02392 699442



  • Lord John Russell

    Pubs in Southsea, Lord John Russell

    Named after Lord John Russell, Prime Minister of the UK from 1846 to 1852 and again from 1865 to 1866, the pub is located in Albert Road a few hundred metres from the Kings Theatre in Southsea.
    This pub has been through many changes of use and names throughout the years, currently The Lord John Russell, it has stone floors and an eclectic variety of furniture styles for customers to use. The pub hosts regular live music and DJ events particularly at the weekends, live sport is shown. Food is served throughout the day mostly burgers and hot dogs.

    Address: 12 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SH
    Telephone: 02392 812584

  • The Lord Palmerston

    Pubs in Southsea, The Lord Palmerston

    Situated in the busy shopping area of Palmerston Road in Southsea The Lord Palmerston is a large JD Wetherspoons pub. Named after Viscount (Lord) Palmerston, who served as Prime Minister twice 1859 - 1865 and 1855 - 1858, he was responsible for the building of many of the fortifications around Portsmouth such as the Solent Sea Forts and the series of hill forts including Fort Nelson.

    The pub serves a wide range of cask ales and ciders and there are regular deals on offer. Food is served through from breakfast to dinner time in the evening.

    Address: 84-90 Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3PT
    Telephone: 02392 728000

  • The Marmion Tavern

    The Marmion Tavern pub in Southsea

    The Marmion Tavern was formerly known as The Lord Napier it's name was changed in 1976.

    There is one main U shaped bar with the bar in the centre of the room. The room is modern in design with lots of pictures of Southsea scenes of the past.

    Food is served at the Marmion Tavern alongside a range of cask ales and lagers. Regular live music events and DJ sets are held at the weekends.

    Address: 20 Marmion Road, Southsea, PO5 2BA
    Telephone: 07565 859095



  • The Mars

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Mars

    Located on Church Path North in the city centre, The Mars is another classic AE Cogswell designed pub. It is brick built with glazed tiles covering the walls up to the first floor.

    This is a traditional corner local pub in residential Landport. Originally a Brickwood Pub it is currently a freehouse.

    Address: 1 Church Path Nth, Portsmouth, PO1 4DG
    Telephone: 02392 820909





  • The Meon

    List of Pubs in Portsmouth, The Meon

    The Meon sits on the corner of Meon Road and Crofton Road in Milton. This popular pub serves a range of cask ales such as Sea Fury, Doom Bar and Atlantic Pale Ale. Originally built for the Portsmouth and Brighton United brewery the original tiled facade can still be seen on the exterior.

    The pub screens live TV sports, has a dart board and pool table. The Meon is close to Fratton Park and so it is busy on match days, there is some Pompey memorabilia displayed in the pub and there are some stain glass panels with scenes of the Meon Valley on display.

    Address: Meon Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8NN



  • The Mermaid

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Mermaid

    Another AE Cogswell pub, The Mermaid was built in 1900, the pub has two bars the larger public bar and a smaller lounge bar.

    This community pub serves food at lunch time and dinner time, it has a pool table, bar billiards and two dart boards, at the rear there is a beer garden.

    Address: 22 New Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7QY
    Telephone: 02392 824397





  • Meat and Barrel

    Pubs in Southsea, Meat and Barrel

    Meat and Barrel (craft beer and kitchen) at the southern end of Palmerston Road serves a wide range of craft ales, a smaller selection of cask ales as well as draught ciders.

    The menu is not large but includes burgers, this is the home of the Southsea Burger Club, chicken wings and chicken tenders.

    Vegetarian options are of course available.

    Address: 110-114 Palmerston Road, PO5 3PT
    Telephone: 02392 176291



  • Milton Arms

    The Milton Arms, Portsmouth

    The Milton Arms is a large mock Tudor pub on the corner of Milton Road and Priory Crescent in Portsmouth. This popular pub is very close to Fratton Park so it gets very busy on match days.

    The pub regularly holds live music events in its function room The Barn which can also be rented for private events.

    The Milton Arms serves a wide range of beers, ciders and spirits, screens live TV sports events and has regular karaoke and discos.

    Address: Milton Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8PR
    Telephone: 02392 822544



  • Mother Shipton

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Mother Shipton

    The Mother Shipton on Twyford Avenue is a large imposing corner pub built in 1886 and designed by architect AH Bone.

    Named after the famous witch and prophetess Mother Shipton, born Ursula Sontheil in 1488, there is a statuette of her above the doorway.

    Cask ales are available from local micro breweries as well as traditional cider.
    The pub has live music and discos usually on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.

    Address: 223 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8NY
    Telephone: 02392 660453

  • The Nell Gwynne

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Nell Gwynne

    On the corner of Jessie Road and Talbot Road, The Nell Gwynne was built in 1892 for the Brickwoods Brewery. It is quite a distinctive building with an imposing tower on the front corner, the pub was designed by the prolific pub architect A.H Bone.

    The Nell Gwynne is a great local with a range of beers and cider, a pool table, darts board and live TV sports events shown, there are also regular live music events.

    Address: 70 Jessie Road, Southsea, PO4 0EN
    Telephone: 07718 243016



  • The Newcome Arms

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Newcome Arms, Fratton

    The Newcome Arms in Fratton is on the corner of Newcome Road and Samuel Road.

    This community pub has darts and a pool table as well as a regular pub quiz, the Newcome is buzzing on match days at Fratton Park which is just a short walk away across the railway bridge.

    Address: 189 Newcome Rd, Portsmouth, PO1 5DT
    Telephone: 02392 818384





  • The Old Customs House

    The Old Customs House at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

    A Fullers Pub, The Old Customs House is a large pub housed in an historic Grade II listed building at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth. The building was originally part of the Royal Navy HMS Vernon shore establishment and there is a lot of memorabilia, photos and historical artefacts dotted around the pub. The pub the full range of Fullers real ales and ciders, food is served all day from a wide menu of pub food. The pub is divide up into smaller rooms inside as this was the original layout, upstairs there is a large dining room. There is outdoor seating at the front of the pub as well as a patio area.

    Address: Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, PO1 3TY
    Telephone: 02392 832333

  • The Old House at Home

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Old House At Home

    The Old House At Home is a large detached pub on Locksway Road in Milton. The pub has a large public bar area with dart boards, pool table and televised sports events are shown. There is also a small lounge bar which can be hired for private events. To the side of the pub there is a large beer garden.

    The Old House at Home hosts regular live music events and during the summer bands sometimes perform in the garden. The pub serves a wide range of real ales and there are regular raffles.

    Address: 104 Locksway Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8JR
    Telephone: 02393 118274

  • The One Eyed Dog

    Pubs in Southsea, The One Eyed Dog

    On the junction of Elm Grove and Victoria Road North is the One Eyed Dog.

    Previously a restaurant, there is a large bar area with four pool tables, table football, fruit machines and a pinball machine.

    A popular pubs with students, there are regular live music events and DJ sets.

    Address: 177-185 Elm Grove, Southsea, PO5 1LU
    Telephone: 02392 293914



  • O'Neill's

    Pubs in Southsea, O'Neills

    O'Neills pub on the junction of Albert Road and Victoria Road South was formerly the Southsea Police Station. The Police Station opened 14th June 1873 and was home to twenty eight policemen and any guests they had in custody. It closed in 1994 and became the Fuzz n Firkin pub. It has also been known as the Goose at the V&A and the Victoria and Albert, the roads it sits on. O'Neills has a large bar area serving good value Irish influenced beers lagers and ciders. Outside there is a fairly large patio area with tables and seating. The pub hosts live and DJ music events as well as televised live sports events.

    Address: Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SX
    Telephone: 02392 830184

  • The Painters Arms

    The Painters Arms sits on the corner of Lake Road and Spicer Street very close to the Commercial Road Shopping Area.

    This half timbered pub is part for the Craft Union Pubs group and is a popular local for the community.

    The pub screens live TV sports events and has a small beer garden to the side.

    Address: 18 Lake Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4HA
    Telephone: 01212 725499

  • Park Tavern

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Park Tavern

    An historic naval pub the Park Tavern is located in Edinburgh Road central Portsmouth, just round the corner from the Commercial Road Shopping Area.

    The Park Tavern presumably gets its name from its proximity to Victoria Park which is a short walk away. The pub has a single bar area with a pool table and darts board at the rear.

    There are usually cask ales on sale and the pub regularly hosts karaoke and disco evenings.

    Address: 18 Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1DE
    Telephone: 02392 839968



  • The Pelham Arms

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Pelham Arms

    The Pelham Arms is on the corner of Chichester Road and Drayton Road in North End. The Pelham is a mock Tudor building with a half timbered exterior, it was built as a hotel in 1887.

    This spacious pub has some lovely original features such as stained glass panels, large bar areas, a separate pool and darts room and a large beer garden to the side of the pub.

    Food is served all week from an extensive menu which includes all of the pub classics you would expect, there is also an additional pizza menu to choose from.

    Address: 78 Chichester Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0AH
    Telephone: 02392 664333

  • The Pembroke

    Old Portsmouth Pubs, The Pembroke

    On the corner of Pembroke Road and Penny Street in Old Portsmouth is The Pembroke pub. The Pembroke titles itself Old Portsmouth's Proper Pub, this small corner pub is indeed just what a local should be.

    There is just one bar serving a range of cask ales and lagers, the walls are wood panelled in the traditional way, there is a dart board and a piano, no food except rolls or sandwiches.

    The Pembroke hosts regular quiz nights and is a favourite with locals and visitors alike.

    Address: 20 Pembroke Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2NR
    Telephone: 02392 823961

  • The Phoenix

    Southsea Pubs, The Phoenix

    The Phoenix is located on Duncan Road, just south of Albert Road in Southsea. The Phoenix is a great little pub with a courtyard garden, separate pool room and a wealth of theatre memorabilia due to its connections with the Kings Theatre. Often during the panto season ponies appearing at the Kings Theatre are stabled in the block at the rear of The Phoenix.

    The Phoenix doesn't serve food, it's a traditional pub serving great beers along with a brilliant local atmosphere.

    Address: 13 Duncan Road, Southsea, PO5 2QU
    Telephone: 02392 781055



  • The Phoenix

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Phoenix, Hilsea

    The Phoenix pub at Hilsea sits on the corner of Torrington Road and Windermere Road in a residential area.

    This large imposing pub was originally built as a hotel. It has two bars a traditional Public Bar and a separate Lounge Bar.

    The pub has a pool table, bar billiards and two dart boards, televised sports events are also shown.

    The pub regularly has live music events, themed nights and discos.

    Address: 51 Torrington Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 0TN
    Telephone: 02392 660744



  • The Portland

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Portland Arms

    The Portland Arms is on the corner of Stamshaw Road and Weymouth Road in Stamshaw.

    This is a friendly community pub which is well known for its regular entertainment, karaoke evenings and live music events.

    The Portland has a large traditional wooden bar, pool table, dart board, there is an outdoor patio area behind the pub.

    Address: Stamshaw Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8LX
    Telephone: 02394 004076



  • The Raven

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Raven

    The Raven part of the area's 1960s redevelopment is located on the corner of Bedford Street and Middle Street in Portsmouth.

    Popular with the local residents The Raven regularly has live bands, live TV sports events and karaoke. There is a patio area to rear of the pub.

    Address: Bedford Street, Southsea, PO5 4BT
    Telephone: 02392 829079





  • The Rose In June

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Rose in June

    The Rose in June on Milton Road is renowned for its great range of cask ales and ciders, all in great condition. The ales and ciders on offer change regularly but include Exmoor Ale, Fullers HSB, Fuggle-Dee-Dum, Hopback Brewery Summer Lightning and Wight Squirrel. Ciders include Stans Cheddar Valley, Westons Old Rosie scrumpy, Westons Rosie Pig cider and Stans Big Apple.

    The pub has two separate bars and not obvious from the street a huge beer garden at the rear of the pub.
    The pub is very popular on match days at Fratton Park which is a short walk away.

    Address: 102 Milton Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6AR
    Telephone: 02392 824191

  • The Royal Albert

    Pubs in Southsea, The Royal Albert

    The Royal Albert pub is located on Albert Road in the heart of Southsea.

    This large pub has just one bar and a "secret" beer garden at the rear.

    The Royal Albert serves food, beers and cocktails and live sports events are shown on the TVs.

    The pub regularly hosts quiz nights, karaoke, comedy shows and DJ sets.

    Address: 115 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SQ
    Telephone: 02392 736627

  • The Royal Standard

    Portsmouth pubs, The Royal Standard

    The Royal Standard, also known as Ruby's after Ruby Wood a former landlady, is on the corner of Edinburgh Road and Spring Street is close to the Commercial Road shopping area in Portsmouth.

    This historic corner pub opened in 1881 and has always been a popular watering hole for the Royal Navy. The pub has a large collection of naval memorabilia such as plaques, photos, hats etc displayed on the walls. It is said that the pub is haunted by the ghost of Mary Douglas a landlady from the 1920s, seems like former landladies don't want to leave The Royal Standard.

    Address: 20 Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, PO1 1DE
    Telephone: 02392 830088



  • The Rutland Arms

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Rutland Arms

    The Rutland Arms in Francis Avenue is a welcoming corner pub with a small beer garden at the rear.

    The Rutland was designed by local architect A.E.Cogswell in 1898 the same year that Portsmouth Football Club was formed, the pub displays all of the characteristics of a Cogswell pub with mock Tudor beams and corner tower feature.

    The Rutland serves a range of cask beers and is well known for it's great food, especially the Sunday roasts.

    Address: 205 Francis Ave, Portsmouth, PO4 0AH
    Telephone: 02392 751221



  • Scarlet Tap

    Pubs in Southsea, The Scarlet Tap

    The Scarlet Tap is a craft ale pub in Palmerston Road, Southsea's shopping area.

    Food is served from lunchtime to dinner from a menu including Chicken and chorizo croquettes, crispy bites, with a smoky chicken and chorizo filling and a hint of cheese, served with peri-peri sauce as well as pizzas and burgers such as the Nice and Spicy, with streaky bacon, sauteed onion and mushroom, burger, cheese slices and BBQ nduja spicy pork lime wedge.

    The pub shows live TV sports, has quiz nights, live music and roast dinners every Sunday.

    Address: 80-82 Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3PT

  • Shenanigans

    Pubs in Southsea, Shenanigans Irish Pub

    Shenanigans at Osborne Road is Portsmouth's only Irish Pub and has awards for serving the best pint of Guinness on the south coast. This is a friendly bar that not only serves great beer but also brilliant breakfasts cooked to order. There is an Irish Breakfast, of course, a Scottish breakfast which includes a portion of haggis, breakfast boxtys, butties and a selection of vegetarian options.

    Shenanigans has live music every second Thursday with a mix of Irish and contemporary folk music.

    Address: 57 Osborne Road, Southsea, PO5 3LS
    Telephone: 02392 293756

  • The Shearer Arms

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Shearer Arms

    On the corner of Shearer Road and Beedham Road in Fratton, The Shearer Arms is a community pub in this residential area.

    The pub has darts, a pool table a beer garden at the rear and there is also a function room for hire.

    The Shearer has regular live music events, charity days and raffles. The Shearer is often busy before and after home games at Fratton Park.

    Address: 72 Shearer Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5LP
    Telephone: 02392 111111



  • The Shepherd's Crook

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Shepherds Crook

    On the corner of Goldsmith Avenue and Winter Road, The Shepherds Crook was designed by AE Cogswell and built in 1912 for Portsmouth United Breweries. The closest pub to Fratton Park, The Shepherds Crook gets very busy on home match days.

    The pub hosts regular live music events, quizzes, parties and charity events, there are often deals on drinks and cocktails. Live sports events are screened on the various TVs. There is a large patio area at the rear of the pub with additional outdoor seating at the front.

    Address: 107 Goldsmith Ave, Portsmouth, PO4 8QZ
    Telephone:

  • The Ship and Castle

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Ship and Castle

    On the corner of Queen Street and The Hard is The Ship and Castle, one of two pubs in Portsmouth with the same name. This imposing building was designed by AE Cogswell and constructed in 1902.

    The pub is located right across the road from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard so is popular with visitors. The Ship and Castle offers a carvery every day of the week, as well as chef's specials, pub classics, vegetarian dishes and sandwiches. As a freehouse the beers and ciders vary by supplier, at least two cask ales are available

    Address: 1-2 The Hard, Portsmouth, PO1 3PU
    Telephone: 02392 832009

  • The Ship and Castle

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Ship and Castle at Rudmore

    Tucked away at Portsmouth International Port, between the ferry port and the storage facility is The Ship and Castle pub.
    Now a Fullers pub, formerly Gales Ales, the Ship and Castle is like a nautical museum inside with hundreds of naval photos and nautical memorabilia, if you are interested in naval history you are in for a treat.

    The pub serves Fullers ales as well as Gales Country Wines, they serve a range of traditional home cooked food, including Cottage Pie, a superb Mixed Grill and a range of homemade specials on offer daily, plus Sunday roasts.

    Address: 90 Rudmore Square, Portsmouth, PO2 8DR
    Telephone: 02392 670998

  • The Sir John Baker

    The Sir John Baker is a Wetherspoon's pub on London Road in Portsmouth. The pub is named after Sir John Baker who was the Lord Mayor in 1870 and 1875 and lived close to the site of the pub.

    The pub has memorabilia concerning other historic Portsmouth residents on it's walls such as Jonas Hanway and Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

    Food is served from breakfast time through to dinner, all of your favourite pub classics. There is a wide range of ales and ciders on offer, promotional deals are sometimes available.

    Address: 80 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0LN
    Telephone: 02392 627960

  • The Southsea Village

    Pubs-in-Southsea, The Southsea Village

    Formerly Owens in Palmerston Road, Southsea, the Southsea Village is a large open plan pub serving a wide variety of craft beers, cocktails and non alcoholic drinks.

    Southsea Village has a great choice of food and even cook delicious pizzas in their own pizza oven. It's not just pizza though there is a comprehensive menu to choose from.

    You can watch sports on the large screen TVs and if you need somewhere quieter there is a function room that can be hired.

    Address: 81 Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3PP
    Telephone: 02392 987634

  • The Stag

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Stag New Road

    The Stag on the corner of New Road and Lynn Road in Copnor was built as a hotel in 1892 to a design by the prolific architect AH Bone who responsible for designing many pubs in Portsmouth and Southsea.

    A popular community pub, The Stag has a pool table, bar billiards and dart board, there are regular live music events, quiz nights and Sunday roasts.

    Address: 183 New Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7QU
    Telephone: 02392 664755



  • The Still and West

    Old Portsmouth Pubs, The Still and West

    The Still and West in old Portsmouth sits precariously on the mouth of Portsmouth Harbour with Naval, commercial and leisure craft passing barely a hundred metres away. Built in approximately 1900 the pub was formerly called the Still and West Country House.

    A Fullers pub, it serves a range of cask ales and has an extensive dining area on the first floor overlooking the busy harbour entrance. The menu here includes sandwiches, main meals such as fish and chips, Sunday roasts and a childrens menu.

    Address: Bath Square, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2JL
    Telephone: 02392 821567

  • Ship Anson

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Ship Anson

    On The Hard at Portsmouth overlooking HMS Warrior and Portsmouth Harbour is The Ship Anson pub.

    A Greene King pub the Ship Anson is popular with residents and visitor alike. It was originally two separate buildings which have been converted into one large bar area.

    Outside there are tables and chairs on the pavement area overlooking Portsmouth Harbour, there is also a small patio area to the side, pub food is served all day.

    Address: 10 The Hard, Portsmouth, PO1 3DT
    Telephone: 02392 824152

  • Sirloin of Beef

    Pubs in Southsea, The Sir Loin of Beef

    The Sirloin of Beef on Highland Road in Eastney is a great little corner local with a reputation for serving a wide range of cask ales in great condition.

    The pub had major refit in the spring of 2023, both the interior and exterior have been completely reformed to create a cosy, comfortable corner local, with a great range of ales to sample.

    The SLOB has a range of regularly changing ales to choose from such as Irving's Iron Duke, Hopback Crop Circle, Gulp Fiction and East Street Cream to name a few. Pop in and see what's on offer this week.
    Address: Highland Road, Southsea, PO4 9NH
    Telephone: 02392 820115

  • Spice Island Inn

    Pubs in Old Portsmouth, The Spice Island Inn

    Located at Portsmouth Point in Old Portsmouth with great views across Portsmouth Harbour to Gosport, Gunwharf Quays and towards Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, is the Spice Island Inn.

    This Greene King pub, formerly The Union Tavern, serves a range of cask ales and has a wide ranging food menu. There is plenty of room inside the pub but the best views are to be had seated outside, especially on a sunny day or warm evening. This area of Old Portsmouth is known as Spice Island as it was one of the first places in the UK where spices were landed from the Caribbean Islands.

    Address: 1 Bath Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2JL
    Telephone: 02392 870543

  • Star and Garter

    The Star and Garter is a Greene King pub located at the junction of Copnor Road and Burrfields Road.

    Originally built for Portsmouth United Breweries during the 1920's, this is a popular community pub, live TV sports are screened.

    The pub has a pool table and a patio area with seating outside, some parking is available.

    Address: 230 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5DB
    Telephone: 02392 663206

  • Thatched House

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Thatched House at Milton

    On the shore at Eastney Lake at the end of Locksway Road in Milton is the Thatched House pub.

    A Green King pub, the Thatched House is more widely used as a restaurant than a pub, however during the summer months it is a nice place to sit outside with a pint with views across the sea.

    Food is served from 11.00am through to 10.00pm and the menu has all of your favourite pub classics from fish and chips to burgers and steaks.

    Address: Locksway Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8LT
    Telephone: 02392 821527



  • Thatchers

    Formerly called The Thatched House, Thatchers is a large pub located on London Road in North End. A good choice of ales from local brewers and nationals is on offer such as Irving and Ringwood.

    Thatchers holds regular live music events usually at the weekends, an open mic' evening, regular raffles and a pub quiz.

    Address: 95 London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 0BN
    Telephone: 02392 662146

  • Trafalgar Arms

    List of Portsmouth Pubs, the Trafalgar Arms

    The Trafalgar Arms on Fratton Road was built for the Brickwoods Brewery by Architect AE Cogswell in 1926 on the site of a previous pub of the same name.

    The pub has a large bar area and a large beer garden at the back for customers to enjoy.

    There is a pool table, darts and during the summer barbeques are held in the patio and beer garden.

    Address: 254 Fratton Road, Portsmouth, PO1 5HH
    Telephone:



  • The Three Marines

    Pubs in Portsmouth, The Three Marines

    Named in honour of the Royal Marines who used to be based at Eastney Barracks, The Three Marines is a traditional corner local.

    There is one main bar with a second room used as a games room with a pool table and dart board.

    TV sports events are shown and there is a small courtyard garden to the rear of the pub.

    Address: 110 Highland Road, Southsea, PO4 9NQ
    Telephone: 02392 781719

  • The Wellington

    Pubs in Old Portsmouth, The Wellington

    The Wellington in Old Portsmouth is located at the bottom of the High Street close to the Square Tower. Built in 1710 this truly is an historic pub, the front of the building however facing onto the High Street is a 20th century addition.

    This cosy pub serves a range of cask ales and a selection of home cooked meals in the ornate Victorian style dining room. At the rear of the pub is a courtyard style beer garden.

    Address: 62 High Street, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2LY
    Telephone: 02392 818965



  • Winchester Arms

    Portsmouth Pubs, The Winchester Arms, North End

    On the corner of Winchester Road and Langley Road in North End, the Winchester Arms is a traditional Victorian style local corner pub.

    The Winchester has regular live music nights, a range of cask ales and has a cosy interior with wooden booths and bare wooden floor boards.

    Address: 99 Winchester Road, Portsmouth, PO2 7PS
    Telephone: 02392 662443



  • The Wine Vaults

    Pubs in Southsea, The Wine Vaults

    The Wine Vaults on Albert Road in Southsea is a large welcoming pub with several bars spread across three floors, don't get lost. This Fullers pub has a wide range of real ales such as London Pride, Seafarers, ESB and Frontier.

    The Vaults serve a variety of food from light bites and sandwiches to delicious main courses and Sunday roasts. A childrens menu is also available.

    For parties or other events a private room can be hired with the usual great food and drinks available.

    Address: 41-47 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SF
    Telephone: 02392 864712

  • Ye Old Oyster House

    Portsmouth Pubs, Ye Olde Oyster House at Milton

    There has been a pub on this site since the 19th centrury, the current Ye Olde Oyster House was designed by AE Cogswell and built in 1930.

    The main bar is a large L shaped room with a pool table and darts board, sports are shown on the TVs.

    There is a second lounge bar but this doesn't seem to be used any longer. Outside there is a small seating area in front of the pub as well as a large patio area to the side of the pub.

    Address: 291 Locksway Road, Southsea, PO4 8LH
    Telephone: 02392 827456