Pub person through and through? We get it. From roaring fireplaces and a crisp pint, to locals that make your visit, we love a classic boozer, and Portsmouth does too. Whether you need a destination for craft beer with mates or just fancy a pub lunch with a few drinks on the side, check out our suggestions for the Portsmouth pubs you need to visit when you're in town.
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Last updated on 2nd December 2025
Southsea punters love a pint at Albert Road fave, The Vaults. A mega-pub with over 3 floors to choose from, they've got everything from diner-style dining to the best in craft beer. And on Sundays? It's time to tuck in to their roast, with all the delicious trimmings.
Fuller's know how to craft excellent pub moments, and they're doing it again with the Old Customs House. Notoriously one of the first naval buildings in town, the Gunwharf Quays location adds to the cool heritage of this top Portsmouth pub, where traditional interiors are met with great beer and ale alongside a delicious Sunday roast menu.
Craft beer is alive and kicking at the Brewhouse & Kitchen in Guildhall. Not only is this Portsmouth top pub notorious for their pint quality, with over 50 craft drinks available, they're a brewpub, which means their on-site microbrewery is putting in the work. Wine and gin? They're got that too, all set alongside pub grub menu and their own rooftop garden.
Proving they are a destination pub, Grade II listed Still & West is a supreme example of a boozer done right. Whether you're lapping up the sun, overlooking the cold waters of the Solent, or inside enjoying the nautical spirit, classic English grub and history dating back to way back when, this is a great spot to take the load off.
A casual cocktail bar with the laid-back friendliness of a pub, The Liquorist Portsmouth is a jack of all trades. Located in the Boulevard Building of Gunwharf Quays, it's making sure you can get your fix of cheap drinks, sharing plates, pizzas and burgers.
Scoot further out of Portsmouth for a pub worth travelling for. With gracious views over the Langstone Harbour, Ship Inn Havant dates back to the 18th Century, with buckets of charm still found amongst the wooden beams and original wheel on top deck. Dog-friendly and by the water, expect delicious battered fish and chips with craft beer thrown in for good measure.
Tucked away on the cobblestone streets of Old Portsmouth, the Dolphin is the city's most historic pub. Once a haven for sailors, smugglers and seafaring adventurers, its open fire and cosy snug are perfect for enjoying a pint or two.
Behind the bar, there's a treasure trove of age-old ales, modern craft brews, worldly wines and warming spirits. The menu is just as homely, packing in seafood, steaks and plenty more freshly cooked pub grub classics.
Portsmouth pubs and restaurants are topped off by The Dockyard, a friendly, colourful spot where you can nab everything from tacos to wings, pizzas and burgers. But that's not all, as you can also expect booths with their own TVs for live sports and live music to boot.
With gorgeous views overlooking the harbour, The Churchillian is an excellent example of a beer garden in town. Not only is the summer seating something to write home about, join this traditional two-floor pub on Portsdown Hill as they serve up British pub classics, alongside a Sunday dinner with free roast potato top-ups. Count us in.
