pubs in Portsmouth

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Discover pubs in Portsmouth with real ratings and reviews on Pubs Near Me. Find the best Portsmouth pubs from Old Portsmouth to Southsea.

Portsmouth has a rich naval heritage and a pub scene to match, with characterful historic pubs in Old Portsmouth, lively bars in Southsea, and everything in between. Pubs Near Me makes it easy to find the best pubs in Portsmouth with genuine visitor ratings and reviews.

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Choosing Between Old Portsmouth and Southsea for a Pub Visit

Portsmouth's pub scene is really split across a couple of distinct areas, so it's worth deciding early on whether you're after the more historic feel of the older part of the city or the livelier atmosphere further along the coast, rather than trying to bounce between both in one evening. Naval and cruise ship visits can bring extra footfall to certain venues, so don't be surprised if a normally quiet spot is busier than expected on a given day. The waterfront areas are pleasant for a daytime pint but can turn breezy once the sun goes down, so it's worth having a plan B indoors. Weekends tend to draw bigger crowds across the board, while weekday evenings are generally calmer if that's more your pace. Good footwear helps if you're planning to walk between the different pub areas rather than relying on taxis. The Pubs Near Me app can help you weigh up nearby options before you decide where to head.

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Pub guides from the Pub Reviews UK blog

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pubs in Portsmouth FAQs

What are the best areas for pubs in Portsmouth?

Old Portsmouth and Southsea both have excellent pubs with very different vibes. Pubs Near Me shows you top-rated options in both areas with full visitor reviews.

Are there historic pubs in Old Portsmouth?

Old Portsmouth has some of England's oldest and most atmospheric pubs, many with connections to the Royal Navy. They are all listed on Pubs Near Me with visitor reviews.

Does Pubs Near Me cover pubs in Gosport and Fareham near Portsmouth?

This page covers pubs within Portsmouth itself, including Southsea. Use the app's nearby search for pubs in Gosport, Fareham or anywhere else in the UK.

Portsmouth at a glance

132pubs listed
5serve food
23have confirmed real ale
9have outdoor seating
18are wheelchair accessible
0are dog-friendly

Browse Portsmouth pubs (132 listed)

The search box at the top of this page is the quickest way to find a specific pub by name. Southsea, along the seafront, has enough listed pubs for its own page: pubs in Southsea (38).

Or follow a ready-made route: the Old Portsmouth pub crawl.

Browse by facility: real ale in Portsmouth, wheelchair accessible pubs in Portsmouth or beer gardens in Portsmouth.

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Artillery Arms · Brewers Fayre · Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southsea · Croxtons · Drift Bar · Duke of Devonshire · Farfarout · Fawcett Inn · HUIS · Jolly Sailor · Leopold Tavern · Lord John Russell · Marina Bar & Cafe · Meat and Barrel · O'Neill's · Old House at Home · Red, White and Blue · Shenanigans · Shepherd's Crook · Sir Loin of Beef · Thatched House · The Apsley House · The Auckland Arms · The Bold Forester · The Eastney Tavern · The Fat Fox · The Fifth Hants Volunteer Arms · The Florence Arms · The Golden Eagle · The Lawrence Arms · The Marmion · The Merchant House · The Nell Gwynne · The One Eyed Dog · The Royal Albert · The Southsea Village · The Three Marines · The Wine Vaults

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