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Scarlet Tap
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Southsea craft beer bar with a rotating selection of serious independents.
Best Bars in Portsmouth
The best bars in Portsmouth, handpicked by OurLocals.
8 places·Updated June 2026
Portsmouth's thriving bar scene has something for every taste, from historic waterfront haunts to vibrant craft beer spots tucked away in the city's backstreets. Our local experts have handpicked the very best places to raise a glass across this beloved coastal city.
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Ship Anson
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Old-school haunt offering hearty British fare & beer amid brick & wood decor & TVs tuned to sports.
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Spice Island
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Large old pub with views over the harbour and a large patio, plus a food menu with daily specials.
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The Still & West, Old Portsmouth
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Roomy, split-level pub with a European gastro menu, leather sofas, harbour views and outdoor tables.
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The Dockyard Pub Portsmouth
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A proper pub in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard. Unique setting, reliable pint.
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Brewhouse & Kitchen - Portsmouth
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Historic Tudor-style inn reborn as a stylish, colourful brewpub with an extensive dawn-to-dark menu.
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King Street Tavern
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BBQ place serving smoked meats & craft beer in a modern space housed in an 18th-century pub.
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The Deco
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Stunning art deco interior with food and drink worth staying for.
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