The 30 Best Pub in Portsmouth

“A very friendly locals Pub good cocktails old pub atmosphere good stop”

“Liam Charlie h and ayo was the best!! Great music great vibes and the greatest drinks!! Pop world is the best”

“Amazing little country pub with incredibly good food.”

“One of the best pubs in Pompeii, regularly four or five ales always in good condition. And a large beer garden. Beer festival Sunday 29 June 2025, it was brilliant. Roll on next year.”

“Lovely pub & restaurant, Sunday Roasts are heavenly and a good size, I had the beef. We had a table booked for 1pm and there was no mention of roasts being sold out like I had seen another review mention. Desserts are a little on the pricier side for the portion size in my opinion, and could do with a couple more options to choose from, but other than this I can’t fault my visit. Will definitely return!”

“Lovely friendly helpful staff serving delicious food. Clean nicely decorated restaurant, seating available inside and out with umbrellas available in the heat. Not much of a wait for food.”

“We were out and fancied a Sunday roast so we popped into the Cormorant. The server was polite and found us a table quite quickly. The service was prompt and the food was good. All in all a positive experience.”

“Fantastic traditional pub Tony and Crissy are fantastic hosts and made us feel really welcome can't wait to go and visit again .”

“Charlie was really good to us at bottomless brunch on the 29/11/25. He was helpful, supportive and even though he was rushing around everywhere he made sure to pay attention to our table and look after us. Thank you Charlie”

“Myself and my girlfriend have seen the alchemist a few times when we have come to Gunwharf and tonight decided to give it a try, Safe to say we were not disappointed both of our drinks came out bubbling and smoking which only added to great atmosphere, I had the Katsu curry which was very tasty and would fully recommend for any coming here. Our night was topped off by the welcoming and overall immersive service given to us by our waiter Oren.”

“Good atmosphere and friendly bar service from Julia”

“A fabulous place to eat, the food is amazing and a lovely selection of drinks, highly recommend visiting this establishment. High five to Tom the hostess with the mostess the bar man and Joe and China who where the chefs. We will definitely come back again x”

“Outstanding Brazilian BBQ with great meat, be prepared to leave very full. Very friendly staff, good food and a good view. Also great different meat options which was a big win for us as one of our party doesn't eat beef. Beautiful view over Port Solent too. Not the cheapest but you get your money's worth. I would recommend and would go back.”

“Eight Cask Beers, four real ciders and lots of Keg Beer a hidden gem that it's taken me a while to visit but I will visit again every time I come for work as the selection is very good and bar staff very friendly especially with the group before me who where new to the non run of the mill beers and needed some guidance, definitely a place to visit.”

“Wonderful people and a truly fantastic team! On Saturday mornings they welcome guests with a proper breakfast – great value, hearty, and absolutely delicious. The portions are huge and very satisfying. I can’t recommend The Stag highly enough – Karen and her team are simply fantastic”

“Love this pub. Lovely landlady, lovely customers and one of our favourite venues for live music.”

“Nothing beats sitting in a pub on the edge of Portsmouth Harbour watching the ships go past so close that you can almost touch them. Add to that a varied menu to suit most tastes and you’re on to a winner. Food was excellent, service spot on, and on a warm sunny day you can make the most of the outside seating area.”

“Just popped down to the Red Lion on Cosham to have a pint and snack whist the family are at the cinema. Thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, food and drink. Would recommend it to anyone. Served by Amanda, Miles and Emma who were all very helpful and gave a service with a smile.”

“The Compass Rose Chinese Restaurant & Bar next to Morrisons in Portsmouth offers a surprisingly upscale dining experience in a converted pub setting. It's a great spot if you're tired of the usual traditional Chinese takeaway. ​The cuisine is a modern Chinese fusion—think classic dishes elevated with fresh ingredients and unique twists, courtesy of their experienced chef. Dishes like the Salt & Pepper Squid and Mongolian Beef often receive high praise. They also cater well for dietary needs with good vegan and gluten-free menus. ​As a former pub, it maintains a lively and comfortable atmosphere. Patrons often mention the good music and the ability to grab a beer at the bar, which adds a social element not found in many other local Chinese restaurants. While it’s on the pricier side, the food quality and unique setting make it well worth it for a celebratory meal or a special night out. It perfectly blends a modern restaurant feel with a classic pub vibe.”

“Absolutely delicious!!! We tried the Sunday roasts (one turkey one sirloin beef) and they were both so so good. Meat was soft and tasty, as all the other ingredients. Quality was great for very reasonable prices, staff was lovely and we got our food so quickly. We also got garlic bread which was very good and fresh. I highly suggest the place, loved everything about it and definitely will go back!! Such nice atmosphere.”

“70th party was absolutely fantastic. Bar staff worked so hard. They did run out of certain drinks, though. Must stock up”

“staff was amazing we was acknowledged straight away by the door. Isa seated us, she asked me for any allergies which is really important because I have a severe egg allergy so I felt really comfortable. Service was smooth, food was quick. Would definitely come back to Portsmouth just to visit here again.”

“Kathy was our server. We came before a few weeks ago but the fish and chips were changing if so she gave us free drinks. This time we had the fish and chipsLarge portion of fish in nice light batter. Loads of salad. Kathy was very attentive and hard working wiping down tables clean as soon as people had finished. This Harvester is very nice and clean . The music is not very nice and maybe could be just a bit quieter. Very friendly staff too”

“came for lunch after shopping and was very pleasantly surprised. one of the juiciest burgers I've ever had and the beef gravy was to die for. I am dairy free and they swapped my cheese with vegan cheese, allowing me to enjoy the meat without the dairy. staff were very accommodating and friendly. will definitely be back”

“It's a beautiful homely pub. Staff are amazing and very helpful. When they have live music the place is a buzz and you honestly feel like a member of a family”

“This was our second visit to this pub and we all enjoyed the experience very much. The food was first class with a good variety of pub classics. The pies are exceptional but then so is everything else. As a walking group we arrived wet and cold and the welcome was lovely. The staff worked hard to ensure we had a good experience. For me HSB and London Pride work really well and set me up for a first class lunch. Well worth a visit and fairly priced for good sized portions.”

“Popped in for the midday lunch menu. Opened slightly later than advertised due to a gas inspection issue but hey. Once inside I was by myself so no atmosphere, but nice and quite. Ordered the half chicken with rice and a bowl of free salad. The chicken was amazing, fresh and tender and fell of the bone. Staff friendly. Worth the visit.”

“Excellent steak, we had the chateaubriand and we couldn't fault it, cooked to perfection. The staff were friendly, lauren was our waitress who was brilliant, and the restaurant was very busy with a good atmosphere.”

“We had a lovely lunch at the 7 stars! Food was superb and molly our server was very attentive. The atmosphere was very warm and cosy would highly recommend!”

“We come to visit as our brother has just started working here - we were served by Bobbie who was very polite, friendly and very welcoming. Definitely worth visiting for food. Lovely venue that's a bar above other local places we've been in when visiting Portsmouth.”