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 Painters Arms |
18 Lake Road, Landport, PO1 4HA |
| 023 9261 5119 |
   Built at the turn of the 20th century for Brickwoods Brewery, the pub replaced another of the same name that was demolished close by. Consisting of a single bar room, the Painters received a face lift in the early 1990s and had a patio area added to allow outside drinking.
Following a period of closure during 2008, the pub reopened under new management in December of that year. Two guest ales are now sold and the pub serves good value food (which includes a children's menu) from 11am each day. Roast dinners are on offer each sunday for just £5.
This is one of the very few remaining traditional public houses left in Portsmouth city centre and deserves a secure future.
| Pub Operator: Enterprise Inns |
Photographs, left to right:
13th July 2008; 18th February 1990; 15th July 2007 |
Licenced Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat 10:00 'til 23:30; Sun 12:00 'til 22:50 |
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| The Park Tavern |
18 Edinburgh Road, Landport, PO1 1DE |
| 023 9283 9968 |
    The Park Tavern is one of four pubs that until recently were open for business on Edinburgh Road. Originally the Battle & Breeze, the pub was once owned by Brickwoods before later becoming part of the Burton-based Ind Coope estate. The interior has the feel of a Victorian London pub, with an island bar at the centre.
Mostly frequented by local patrons, the pub is also popular with Royal Navy personnel as it is one of the first pubs one comes to after leaving the main gate of HM Naval Base. Food is served during the day and major sporting fixtures are televised.
| Pub Operator: Spirit Group |
Photographs, left to right:
13th July 2008; July 1999 (by Ray Scarfe)
14th August 2005; 18th February 1990 |
Licenced Opening Hours:
Mon-Thu 09:00 'til 02:00; Fri Sat 09:00 'til 03:00
Sun 09:00 'til 01:00; Bank Holiday extensions |
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| The Pelham Arms |
78 Chichester Road, North End, PO2 0AH |
| 023 9266 2795 |
  Built in 1887 in brewers tudor style to a design by prolific Portsmouth architect A E Cogswell, the Pelham Arms was originally built as a hotel for the Pike Spicer Brewery. It eventually passed into the hands of former national brewer Whitbread and was given a refurbishment in the 1980s, leaving one large comfortably-furnished L-shaped bar. The pub remains a popular pub with a mainly local clientele.
Photographs, left to right:
15th July 2007; 14th August 1988 |
| Pub Operator: Punch Taverns |
Licenced Opening Hours:
Mon Tue Wed 10:30 'til 23:30;
Thu Fri Sat 10:30 'til 00:30
Sun 12:00 'til 23:00;
Bank Holiday extensions |
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| The Pembroke |
20 Pembroke Road, Old Portsmouth, PO1 2NR |
| 023 9282 3961 |
 This traditional street corner local is a popular pub with both locals and tourists alike. Originally known as the Blue Posts in the 19th century, the Pembroke has traded as such since 1898. Once part of the Spicer brewery's estate, the house later became part of Brickwood's large portfolio until their takeover by the brewing giant Whitbread in the early 1970s.
These days the pub features in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide and offers a pleasant environment in which to enjoy a quiet pint and listen to the occasional jazz or folk bands that perform.
The Pembroke remains a good example of a traditional Portsmouth tavern, of the kind that are sadly becoming ever scarcer.
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Pub Operator:
Enterprise Inns |
Licenced Opening Hours:
Mon-Sat 10:00 'til 00:30; Sun 10:00 'til 23:59;
Bank Holiday extensions |
| Photographs, left to right:
27th January 2008;
30th September 2006;
3rd Januray 2005; 11th May 1989 |
| Visit the Pub Crawls page to read a
detailed description of this pub (January 2008) |
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| The Phœnix |
13 Duncan Road, Southsea, PO5 2QU |
| 023 9278 1055 |
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Once known as the Brewery Tap, the Phœnix can be found in Southsea's residential back streets, behind the King's Theatre. The pub was once complimented by the Dockmill Brewery, which later became the Phœnix Brewery, surviving until the end of the 19th century when it was closed by Brickwoods. The pub is now a well-used local with a patio courtyard and a single L-shaped bar.
A seperate games room is also available.
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Pub Operator:
Enterprise Inns |
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Licenced Opening Hours:
Mon Tue Wed Thu Sun;
0:00 'til 00:30
Fri Sat 10:00 'til 01:30;
Bank Holiday extensions |
Photographs, clockwise from top left:
October 2009;
October 2009; November 1998 (all by Ray Scarfe)
11th May 1989; 30th September 2006 |
| visit the Pub Crawls page for a detailed description of this pub (March 2007) |
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| The Phœnix |
51 Torrington Road, Hilsea, PO2 0TN |
| 023 9266 0744 |
   This large brick corner house was constructed in 1937 and was originally opened as an hotel. Unlike many pubs across the city, the pub has managed to retain its two distinct bars - a large public bar toward the front of house, with a smaller, wood panelled lounge toward the rear, which also doubles as a function room for private parties. Darts is played in the public bar and the pub is one of only a few in Portsmouth to retain a bar billiards table. A pool table can be found in the lounge. Smokers are able to take advantage of a sizeable patio area to the rear of the house, with large parasols offering shelter from inclement weather.
Pavement seating is also available. Three real ales are served - sourced from a mixture of national and large independent brewers.
| Pub Operator: Punch Taverns |
Licenced Opening Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:00 'til 23:30;
Fri Sat 11:00 'til 00:30
Sun 12:00 'til 23:30; Bank Holiday extensions |
Photographs, left to right:
13th July 2008; 14th August 2005; 14th August 1988 |
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| Porters (Café Verde) |
31-35 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SE |
| 023 9229 3474 |
 Housed in two adjacent properties in what was once the popular Fistful of Tacos restaurant, Porters is a large wine bar style pub owned by prolific Southsea entrepreneur Mike Hughes. Those familiar with Hughes' other establishments will know what to expect - an abundance of exposed wood, simple furnishings and good value food from a comprehensive menu. A large selection of wines is served. Two real ales are also offered - these being Courage Directors and Hop Back Odyssey during a visit in March 2008.
The pub changed its name in June 2008 from Café Verde, with a greater emphasis on drinks.
| Pub Operator: Wine Vaults (Portsmouth) Ltd |
Licenced Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 09:00 'til 00:30 |
| Photographed 13th July 2008 |
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| The Portland Arms |
138 Stamshaw Road, Stamshaw, PO2 8LX |
| 023 9266 0643 |
    The Portland Arms has traded on this site under the same name since the 19th century. A proper local pub, the Portland now consists of one long bar room, divided into two distinctive areas.
Pool and darts are both played. This is a good example of a community tavern, in an area which is currently (2009) experiencing a rapid depletion of licensed premises.
| Pub Operator: Punch Taverns |
Licenced Opening Hours:
Mon Tue Wed 11:00 'til 23:30
Thu Fri Sat 11:00 'til 00:30;
Sun 12:00 'til 23:00
Bank Holiday extensions |
| Photographs, left to right: 13th July 2008; 30th September 2006;
18th February 1990; December 1989 (by Ray Scarfe) |
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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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