Portsmouth
🍸 Best Bars
Portsmouth drinks with attitude. From the salt-sprayed terraces of Southsea to the cobbled lanes of Old Portsmouth, this city's bar scene punches well above its weight — shaped by a transient naval population, a fierce creative community, and an appetite for something a bit different. These are the independents worth pulling up a stool for.
50 places in Portsmouth
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33 Green Bottles
Quirky craft beer bar with eclectic decor and laid-back vibes.
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Al's Bar
Al's Bar: Your neighbourhood spot for drinks and good times.
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All Bar One Portsmouth
Modern chain bar serving beer, cocktails, wine & sharing plates to an after-work crowd.
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Bird In Hand
Bird In Hand: Classic English pub with ales, good food, and welcoming atmosphere.
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Brewhouse & Kitchen - Portsmouth
Historic Tudor-style inn reborn as a stylish, colourful brewpub with an extensive dawn-to-dark menu.
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Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southsea
Craft brewery and kitchen serving fresh beers and quality food.
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Broken and Repaired
Quirky cocktail bar bringing broken things back to life with creative drinks.
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Carisbrooke Arms
Traditional local pub offering classic drinks and warm hospitality.
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Cob & Pen
Waterfront bar offering craft beers, great food, and stunning views.
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Croxtons Kitchen & Tap House
Croxtons Kitchen & Tap House: Premier dining and craft drinks destination in Southsea.
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Delme Arms
Classic pub in Portchester serving drinks and traditional fare.
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Embers & Ice
Sizzling cocktails meet icy vibes at Portsmouth's hottest bar destination.
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From Beer To Eternity Ltd.
From Beer To Eternity Ltd. - Your ultimate craft beer destination in Havant.
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Go Rogue
Edgy craft cocktails and bold vibes on Palmerston Road.
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Horse & Jockey
Hearty food in an old-world country pub with rustic decor & a large grassy garden.
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King Street Tavern
BBQ place serving smoked meats & craft beer in a modern space housed in an 18th-century pub.
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O'Neill's Southsea
Relaxed chain pub with big-screen sport, live music and Irish-influenced food and drink menus.
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Plough & Barleycorn
Traditional, local pub offering giant burgers and hot dogs, with shaded garden plus kids' play area.
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Portchester Social Club
Local favorite for friendly drinks and good company in Portchester
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Rapscallions Southsea
Rapscallions Southsea: vibrant bar serving craft drinks and good times.
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Scarlet Tap
Southsea craft beer bar with a rotating selection of serious independents.
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Shenanigans
Boisterous hangout for traditional Irish breakfast, draft beer & occasional live music.
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Ship Anson
Old-school haunt offering hearty British fare & beer amid brick & wood decor & TVs tuned to sports.
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Southsea Spirit
Southsea's ultimate craft cocktail bar with vibrant atmosphere and expert mixologists.
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Sovereigns
Casual hub featuring indoor play structures & other kids' activities, plus standard pub grub.
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Spice Island
Large old pub with views over the harbour and a large patio, plus a food menu with daily specials.
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Thatchers
Thatchers brings craft drinks and good vibes to North End Portsmouth.
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The Admiral Drake
No-nonsense, biker-friendly pub serving real ales and simple food, also hosting regular live bands.
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The Alchemist Portsmouth
Cocktail wizardry meets theatrical flair in the heart of Portsmouth.
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The Baffins
The Baffins is a welcoming local bar on Tangier Road, Portsmouth.
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The Bat & Ball, Hambledon
Rural pub with log fire, large garden and cricketing heritage, serving cask ales and seasonal food.
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The Brewery Tap
One of Portsmouth's oldest proper pubs. Real ale, no explanation needed.
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The Centurion
Classic local pub offering great drinks and friendly atmosphere
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The Crofton
The Crofton is your local favourite for great drinks and good times.
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The Deco
Stunning art deco interior with food and drink worth staying for.
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The Dockyard Pub Portsmouth
A proper pub in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard. Unique setting, reliable pint.
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The Druid's Arms
This cosy and traditional, open-fire boozer offers live sport on TV, plus a small beer garden.
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The Drunken Barman
Spirited cocktails and lively atmosphere await at The Drunken Barman.
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The Electric Arms
Classic local pub with great atmosphere and community spirit
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The Fareham Pub
Classic English pub with real ales and warm hospitality
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The Florence Southsea
Cask & craft beers, wine, & cocktail menu with afternoon tea service & traditional British fare.
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The Florist
Vibrant bar on Fratton Road bringing craft cocktails and community vibes to Portsmouth.
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The Forest of Bere
Cosy countryside pub serving quality food and drinks in rural charm.
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The Fountain Inn
Classic Portsmouth pub serving quality drinks and good company
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The Four-Ale Taproom
Craft beer haven with rotating taps and laid-back vibes in Gosport.
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The Fox Tavern Gosport
Classic pub atmosphere with quality ales and hearty food on North Street.
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The Froddington Arms
Southsea neighbourhood pub. Real ale, warm welcome, no pretension.
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The George Inn
Classic English pub serving locals with warmth and tradition since forever.
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The Golden Lion
Family-friendly pub with a garden serving Fullers and Gales ales, plus steak, fish and quiz nights.
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The Guildhall Village
A historic Portsmouth bar with character, craft drinks, and a welcoming village atmosphere.
