These pages feature details and photographs of all pubs currently known to be trading throughout the Portsea Island districts of Portsmouth. Further entries are listed on the Mainland Pubs page.
Some pubs may also be listed with additional information on one or more of the following pages:
Pub Architecture, Pub Crawls, Pub Reviews, Best Ale Houses
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| The Nell Gwynne |
70 Jessie Road, Southsea, PO4 0EH |
| 023 9283 2751 |
   Constructed in 1892 for Brickwoods Brewery and designed by A H Bone, the Nell Gwynne features a distinctive 'witches hat' tower - one of a small number of similar constructions built across the city. The pub eventually became part of the Whitbread chain. The interior has been knocked through into one large L-shaped room with comfortable seating. A small boarded dining area can be found toward the rear.
Live music is often hosted on Thursday and Saturday evenings.
| Pub Operator: Enterprise Inns |
Photographs, left to right:
March 2001 (by Ray Scarfe); 11th May 1989; 14th August 2005 |
Licenced Opening Hours:
Mon Tue Wed Thu Sun 10:00 'til 23:30
Fri Sat 10:00 'til 00:30 |
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| The Newcome Arms |
189 Newcome Road, Fratton, PO1 5DT |
| 023 9281 8384 |
   This Victorian corner pub is very much a traditional local. Always having retained the same name, the house was originally owned by the Pike Brewery and by the 1990s was part of the vast Whitbread pub estate. The Newcome is known for being home to some of the most fervent Portsmouth FC fans, and the former chairman could sometimes be found here enjoying a pre-match drink with the fans.
The interior has consisted of one large L-shaped bar for many years now, with a pool area to the rear. Darts is played and football matches are, unsurprisingly, regularly shown on television. The original open fireplace is brought into life during the colder months. Decor consists of a strange mix of horse brasses and prints depicting maritime and rural subjects.
The more discerning beer drinker should note that no cask ale is served here - the two beer engines being redundant.
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Pub Operator: Southern Counties Taverns |
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Licenced Opening Hours:
Mon-Thu 10:00 'til 00:30;
Fri Sat 10:00 'til 02:30
Sun 12:00 'til 00:00;
Bank Holiday extensions |
Photographs, clockwise from top left:
14th May 2009;
April 1999 (by Ray Scarfe); 9th July 2007;
July 1990 |
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   Dating from 1896, this late-Victorian inn stands in a residential area to the north of Southsea's busy Albert Road. Once part of the Pike Spicer brewery's estate, it became yet another Whitbread house until it was purchased by the national pubco Enterprise Inns. During a 1990 refurbishment, the internal walls were thankfully rebuilt and we now have a very pleasant, comfortable two bar pub, with an outside patio area. Good quality real ales are also on sale.
Be aware that the pub becomes very busy prior to Portsmouth FC home matches due to the pub's relative proximity to Fratton Park. A highly recommended community pub.
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Pub Operator:
Enterprise Inns |
Photographs, left to right:
16th April 2008
14th August 2005
11th May 1989
April 1989 (by Ray Scarfe) |
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Licenced Opening Hours:
Mon Tue Wed Thu Sun
10:00 'til 00:30
Fri Sat 10:00 'til 01:30 |
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| Please note that the Licenced Opening Hours stated are the hours for which each premises has a licence to open its doors to the public. The hours for sale of alcoholic liquor may well be shorter than the Licenced opening hours. Some pubs may choose to open for shorter hours than their licence allows. Therefore it is always adviseable to check ahead to ensure that the premises shall be open at the time of your planned visit. |
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