The 30 Best Pub in Portsmouth

“Came here when it not long opened and was met with nothing but a smile and a warm welcome! Their entertainment is incredible and their prices for drinks and food is within an affordable price range!”

“Thoroughly enjoyed The Talisman. The pub is HUGE! But has retained character and charm with its nooks and crannies. Great outdoor space with plenty of decorative lighting.”

“Really good for a date or if you just wanna go with mates. Well priced as well so can't complain about that. Really friendly staff too.”

“I led a wedding ceremony here and the staff were lovely. Its modern and big and run very well its a good set up and I had a great time. Oli the operations manager was lovely and knows his stuff and was very helpful. The wedding ceremony went so well I would definitely work with them again in the future.”

“I joined this club as a replacement for my local club after it closed in December of 2023,, what an amazing club, live music and various other functions,, the staff are always welcoming and it's always a friendly atmosphere, where total strangers actually speak to you!! the added bonus,, they sell Courage Best on draft!!! What's not to like!!!”

“I recommend!!! Very tasty breakfast! We were surprised how delicious everything was, freshly prepared and served like in the best restaurant! The chef knows his business! If you want to eat tasty and healthy, then this is the place for you! Very polite and attentive staff! everything was great!”

“I’ve just parked what turned out to be a misconceived prejudice and went for breakfast here. Everything was perfect. I was greeted by a super cheerful lady, shown to a dog friendly area in the restaurant and served with a smile and efficiency. Even bought my dog a fresh bowl of water. My breakfast was cooked fresh, with good quality ingredients. No cheap sausage or bacon here, had a choice of fried or scrambled eggs (I asked for one of each and was obliged) unlimited filter coffee and orange juice finished it off. Paid under fifteen pounds, excellent value and would definitely go again.”

“Great pub in the seafront for a meal or for a drink with friends/family. I had the fish and chips wich it was a decent protion and the fish was okay wich i was expecting haddock or cod and i had something else wich i never had it before. chocolate brownie with salted caramel sauce as a dessert and it was on the specials menu. Our nan had the crayfish spaghetti with chives and she said it was delicious, she would come back if the chef put it in he's menu. The atmosphere is good, nice views if you book a table next to the window, good costumer service from the waitress. I would recomend this place and I will come back if I'm arround the area.”

“Really enjoyed visiting this bar. Was looked after by Steve and all the drinks made for our group were great. They had DJ playing and the atmosphere was good and just what we were after. Would 100% come back again”

“The food arrived really quickly and once arrived was very lovely. Me and my partner thoroughly enjoyed our meal and our starter, main and dessert all came to our table within an hour of us being there. The waiter was very lovely (Sam) and was regularly checking on us making sure we were happy with our meal and if we needed anything. The seating is perfect, nicely separated from others and not too close. Would definitely recommend, will be returning.”

“I really enjoyed my stay here. The rooms felt very new, clean, and efficient, and I especially appreciated how easy the air conditioning was to use. The staff were absolutely lovely, they even helped by heating up my food for me. The lady who checked me in was amazing, though I didn’t catch her name. Overall, a wonderful experience.”

“Absolutely delicious! My partner bought me here after having a great experience with his dad and it was even better than I could have imagined. Fresh flavourful food served by joyful friendly staff who made our evening wonderful. The watermelon lemonade was also fantastic. We can't wait to go back and try the churros next time!”

“A pub ...that serves classic Old style beers , great selection. Has visiting food trucks that serve food on busy nights . Lots of music , listening to old style swing music now with The king of swing himself ...Roy .”

“I am a Dental Therapist and I highly recommend Bex. She has done my teeth and my Husband's. I rave about her to anyone that will listen. She goes above and beyond has a wonderful calming nature and is very knowledgeable. If you are thinking about getting your teeth looked at visit Bex there is no hard sale, she is honest has integrity and the prices are really good. Where I used to work in private practice a scale and polish was £22 more than what Bex charges and teeth whitening an extra £295 Don't put off getting your teeth done, it's not just for aesthetic reasons she can tell so much about your general health just by looking inside your mouth. This is a small local business run by two ladies and we should support and encourage that especially in the current climate.”

“Absolutely the best place in Portsmouth. The ladies at the smoke bbq bar are so helpful and friendly. Had a great night.”

“We love Bar Aroma; just knowing we’ll be there lifts our spirits, whether it’s for our morning coffee or a breakfast of excellent proportions and flavour. Everything is delicious with an Italian flair: the coffee, the quality of the desserts, the seasoning of the food, and you can even find Italian products if that’s your thing. What we enjoy most is the good energy from the staff—they make us feel welcome and at home. They’re the kind of team that motivates you to come back; they remember your name, what you like and what you don’t. It’s clear they do everything with love and passion, and that’s always appreciated when receiving good service. They’re pet-friendly, organise activities with local artists, and you can also book them for important events like Christmas dinner. There are lovely details all around the place, and there are extra services that are much appreciated, like a place to hang your coat and self-service water. The atmosphere is visually pleasing, with photos and touches of Italy. They sell alcohol too :) after all, it’s a bar, hehe. We’re so happy to have places like this in Portsmouth.”

“We have booked a table for family birthday. mix tapas,Lamb shank. Normally we would have their fresh fishes as main, but this time we pre ordered a paella , it was so delicious . Everything was outstanding. The whole family enjoyed the evening . Big thank you to Antonio”

“Food is absolutely stunning... Flavorful, fresh and a great twist on classic flavours eg the brocamole... Fantastic! Food and drink service was quick even though the chef had 6 orders all at once from different tables. Nice clean and modern restaurant. Our only issue was the music, some sort of solom pop... It's a mexican inspired restaurant! something more uplifting/carnival style or even some mariachi guitar would make this place perfect. Will definitely be returning, we have made it our mission to try the whole menu!”

“So so so amazing. I honestly think this is one of the best restaurants experienced. In fact ‘restaurant’ doesn’t do it justice because it sounds a bit traditional, and this is just incredible. An informal, small, intimate restaurant. Exquisite and inventive food (Adam’s cooking is off the chart - flavours are amazing, quality ingredient sourcing is high on the agenda) , Ruby is the best host - kind, professional, fun and makes amazing cocktails. Just go…. ☺️, but book ahead.”

“Just found this amazing place. Only just down the road from me and with a few days off work realised it was so good! Nicest coffee I’ve ever had in Portsmouth and the staff are amazing. Even ended up buying some ground coffee to take home. The flat white and macchiato are perfect and the smells and atmosphere are superb. Couldn’t ask for a nicer place to get your coffee. Might have to start walking down at weekends with the dog - it’s dog friendly and always a friendly canine to say hello. Thank you!”

“Absolutely loved this place, it was so cosy and the staff were amazing. The food came out quickly, tasted delicious and was presented so nicely. Definitely recommend and will return soon!”

“A lovely little craft ale place, good selection of beer and cider and a nice, friendly crowd.”

“Had a fun evening with the local crowd. We are from Canada and we made to feel most welcome. Beer and food prices are good relative to nearby establishments.”

“What great little pub/cafe. We had a great time. Thank you”

“I can’t praise the service Jack, Amy and Dan gave us during our bottomless brunch, the hospitality, service and friendliness was truly outstanding- they are a credit to the company. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.”

“Great selection of beers. No food. Friendly staff. Well worth a visit.”

“Great selection of in house brewed beers as well as 3 ciders. Friendly service too.”

“Thanks for the welcome! Lovely if brief visit! Hopefully, I'll be back down again!! Great aesthetic, friendly staff and locals, great banter, even on a quiet Sunday lunchtime. Top place”