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 Raven |
Bedford Street, Somerstown, PO5 4BT |
| 023 9282 9079 |
    The Raven can be found within the sprawling post-war Somerstown estate and was built in 1966 to replace another pub by the name of the Middleton. Built in a typically austere '60s style, it originally was under ownership of Brickwoods, then Whitbread before becoming a genuine free house.
In the 1990s the licencee had a microbrewery installed in an out-house, though this didn't last long due to his odd policy of not welcoming real ale fans to the pub - choosing only to serve his regulars!
| Pub Operator: Free House |
Photographs, left to right:
September 1998 (by Ray Scarfe)
30th September 2006;
18th February 1990
matchbox label image kindly supplied by Rob Hall |
Licenced Opening Hours:
Mon Tue Wed Thu Sun 09:00 'til 00:30
Fri Sat 09:00 'til 01:30; Bank Holiday extensions |
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| The Red White & Blue |
150 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DW |
| 023 9281 4470 |
www.fullers.co.uk |
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The Red White & Blue has traded under the same name since the Victorian era. Occupying a small corner plot a short walk south from Fratton Bridge, the pub was originally owned by Brickwoods before being bought by Gales and now Fullers.
Visiting football fans wishing to find a safe pub before walking to Fratton Park can be assured of a warm welcome here. Four cask beers are sold and meals are available at weekends. The pub featured regularly in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide. |
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Photographs, clockwise from top left:
November 1998 (by Ray Scarfe);
14th August 2005
16th May 2011; 13th July 2008; June 1990 |
| Pub Operator: Fuller Smith & Turner |
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Licenced Opening Hours:
Mon-Thu 07:00 'til 01:00;
Fri-Sun 07:00 'til 02:00
Bank Holiday extensions |
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| The Registry |
1-2 St Michael's Road, Landport, PO1 2EE |
| 023 9288 2981 |
  This pub opened as the Registry in 1999 in Portsmouth's former registry office following the purchase of the premises by pub owning national Mitchells & Butlers. The pub underwent refurbishment in 2010, reopening under the new guise of the Kraken Wakes, named after the 1953 John Wyndham novel, but reverted to its original name the following year, when another refit was undertaken. The pub caters primarily for the student population and offers live music and DJs on a regular basis.
Good value bar food is available and two or three real ales are served (including a rare outlet for Black Sheep Bitter in Portsmouth). Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Erdinger Weissbier is also available on draught. Westons Old Rosie real cider is another welcome sight on the bar. A small selection of continental bottled beers is also offered.
    Exposed brickwork predominates around the spacious interior and furnishings consist of sofas, benches and high tables as well as more traditional tables and chairs. There is an outside patio for use in warmer weather.
Pub Operator:
Mitchells & Butlers |
Licenced Opening Hours:
Mon Tue Wed Sun 10:00 'til 01:30
Thu Fri Sat 10:00 'til 02:30 |
Photographs, clockwise from top left:
6th June 2010; 6th June 2010;
July 1999 (by Ray Scarfe)
15th July 2007; 20th March 2011; October 2009 (by Ray Scarfe) |
| see the Pub Reviews page for a more detailed report on this pub (Krakens Wakes guise, 2010) |
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| The Rose In June |
102 Milton Road, Copnor, PO3 6AR |
| 023 9282 4191 |
   This sizeable pub on the northbound one-way system has existed as the Rose In June since the 19th century. Once part of the local Jewell brewery's estate, it later ended up in the hands of national brewer Allied before transferring to Gales. Now under ownership of Enterprise Inns, this welcoming community pub offers two traditional bars and an extensive beer garden.
The pub has gained a reputation in recent years as an outlet for quality real ales and now hosts an annual beer festival in June of each year. Worth seeking out.
| Pub Operator: Enterprise Inns |
Photographs, left to right:
29th June 2008; 28th April 1991;
4th February 2007 |
Licenced Opening Hours:
Mon-Thu 10:00 'til 00:30;
Fri Sat 10:00 'til 01:30;
Sun 10:00 'til 00:00;
Bank Holiday extensions |
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| The Royal |
334A Commercial Road, Landport, PO1 4BT |
| 023 9282 4146 |
   Named the New Inn until 1987, this pub dates from around the 1870s, with a degree of alterations having been carried out to repair damage following World War II. Now named the Royal in memory of the Royal Hospital that once stood opposite (on land now occupied by Sainsbury's supermarket), the pub was sold by Whitbread to Wadworth in 1991.
The pub caters for a mainly local clientele, with some office staff visiting during the daytime.
NOTE: This pub is presently (August 2012) closed. Future uncertain.
| Pub Operator: Wadworth & Co |
Photographs, left to right:
13th July 2008; June 1990; 6th August 2005 |
| Licenced Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 10:00 'til 01:30 |
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| The Royal Albert |
115 Albert Road, Southsea, PO5 2SQ |
| 023 9281 2260 |
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Dating from 1897, this pub replaced one of the same name and was owned by Portsmouth United Breweries, later to become part of the Whitbread chain. Originally a two bar pub, it was knocked into one large bar in the 1990s and in 1999 suffered the indignity of being renamed Bar Metro. Thankfully its old name has since been restored.
A change of licensee in mid-2011 saw the reintroduction of real ale to the pub. The first beer stocked is from the Oakleaf Brewery in Gosport. |
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Pub Operator:
Treginnis Ltd
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Licenced Opening Hours:
Tue Wed Thu 10:00 'til 00:30
Mon Fri Sat Sun 10:00 'til 01:30
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Photographs, clockwise from top left:
13th July 2008;
June 1998 (by Ray Scarfe)
11th May 1989;
30th September 2006
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| The Royal Exchange |
124 Fawcett Road, Southsea, PO4 0DW |
| 023 9281 1761 |
    This ornate little corner house is, externally, one of the best preserved former United Breweries' pubs in the city. Its comprehensive green tiling being a distinctive feature.
Dating from the late 19th century, the pub now has one bar room and is a genuine community local, with pub games and lively conversation.
NOTE: As at December 2010, the pub is closed and being advertised for sale through estate agents Fleurets for £230,000 freehold.
| Pub Operator: Enterprise Inns |
Licenced Opening Hours:
Mon Tue Wed Thu Sun 08:00 'til 00:30
Fri Sat 08:00 'til 01:30; Bank Holiday extensions |
Photographs, left to right:
13th July 2008; 14th August 2005; July 1990 |
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| The Royal Marine(s) Artillery Tavern |
58 Cromwell Road, Eastney, PO4 9PN |
| 023 9282 0896 |
www.fullers.co.uk |
 Located opposite the former Royal Marines Barracks, this large corner pub started life in the late 19th century and was once owned by Blakes of Gosport - later transferring to Brickwoods (as seen in the bottom right-hand photograph) and then to George Gale & Co.
Now owned by London brewer Fullers, the large, single bar underwent a refit during 2006.
The pub hosts regular live music events on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
The most recent photograph shows that the pub appears to have dropped the letter 's' from the word Marines, for reasons only former owners Gales must know!
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| Pub Operator: Fuller Smith & Turner |
Colour photographs, left to right:
13th July 2008; 3rd January 2005
11th May 1989 |
Licenced Opening Hours: Mon-Thu 07:00 'til 01:00
Fri-Sun 07:00 'til 02:00;
Bank Holiday extensions |
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| The Royal Standard |
20 Edinburgh Road, Landport, PO1 1DE |
| 023 9282 2865 |
   Designed and built in 1887 by architect A H Bone, the Royal Standard is typical of the dozens of street corner locals that could once be found in this part of the city. Today it is a rare surviving example - possibly even unique in Portsmouth. A Brickwoods house until their takeover by national brewer Whitbread in the early 1970s, the pub has somehow managed to stand the test of time.
  Alternatively known as Ruby's, after the late landlady who ran the Standard for many years, the pub has a loyal following and is known nationally and internationally because of its close naval ties. The walls of the single bar room are covered with hundreds of Royal Navy ships' crests. Old photographs of the pub and other local scenes are also displayed, along with an impressive collection of navy cigarette lighters. Comfortably furnished, the pub has a varied clientele and serves a standard range of beers, lagers and spirits.
The cask ale, Wells & Youngs (Courage) Directors, is reported to be popular, selling around four firkins per week.
Any fan of Portsmouth's pubs should make sure that they pay at least one visit to the Royal Standard in order to appreciate the unique ambience of the pub and to gain an idea of what most of the city's pubs once looked like. A true classic.
| Pub Operator: Punch Taverns |
Photographs, clockwise from top left:
13th July 2008;
15th July 2007
November 1998 (by Ray Scarfe)
18th February 1990; 14th August 2005 |
Licenced Opening Hours:
Mon-Thu 07:00 'til 23:30; Fri Sat 07:00 'til 00:30
Sun 09:00 'til 23:00;
Bank Holiday extensions |
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| The Rutland Arms |
205 Francis Avenue, Southsea, PO4 0AL |
| 023 9275 1221 |
   The Rutland was built as a hotel shortly before the turn of the 20th century and was another pub designed in a brewers tudor style by A E Cogswell. It was originally a Pike Spicer pub and eventually ended up in the hands of Whitbread. The large one-bar interior is divided into two distinct areas, with comfortable furnishings.
A small selection of quality ales is served.
| Pub Operator: Laurel Pub Co |
Photographs, left to right:
13th July 2008; 14th August 2005; July 1990 |
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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