Guidebook for Southsea, Portsmouth
Drinks & Nightlife
Northcote Hotel
35 Francis AveLocal pub nearby. Good for a couple of pints and a game of pool
Live music - Many bands have played here before they were overly famous. There is also comedy nights on a Friday.
28 locals recommend
The Wedgewood Rooms
147b Albert RdLive music - Many bands have played here before they were overly famous. There is also comedy nights on a Friday.
The Wine Vaults
41-47 Albert RdGood venue with wide selection of drinks. DJ playing some nights
The One Eyed Dog
177-185 Elm GroveBar with DJ that stays open until 1am. Good for a dance!
Emporium Bar
152-156 Elm GroveQuirky furniture shop turned bar. Eclectic and interesting
Arts & Culture
Great theatre on Albert road with a variety of performances held here, from musicals to burlesque.
51 locals recommend
Kings Theatre station
Great theatre on Albert road with a variety of performances held here, from musicals to burlesque.
Food Scene
Nicholsons Tapas Restaurant
245 Albert RdGood tapas and sangria!
6oz burgers
46 Osborne RdDelicious burgers, worldwide beers and good music
Bar and restaurant. Good vibe, tasty food. Sliding doors to open up the side of the restaurant in the summer and watch the world go by
11 locals recommend
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Bar and restaurant. Good vibe, tasty food. Sliding doors to open up the side of the restaurant in the summer and watch the world go by
Sightseeing
Where King Henry VIII watched the Mary Rose sink. A bit of culture but also hosts a champagne bar on Friday evenings in the summer and the band stand is next door with live music Sat and Sun afternoon
76 locals recommend
Southsea Castle
Clarence EsplanadeWhere King Henry VIII watched the Mary Rose sink. A bit of culture but also hosts a champagne bar on Friday evenings in the summer and the band stand is next door with live music Sat and Sun afternoon
HMS Warrier and The Mary Rose among others. Definitely worth a visit
345 locals recommend
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
HMS Warrier and The Mary Rose among others. Definitely worth a visit
Everything Else
Various shops, bars and restaurants. You can also take a trip up the Spinnaker Tower
389 locals recommend
Gunwharf Quays
Various shops, bars and restaurants. You can also take a trip up the Spinnaker Tower
Nice area to go in the sunshine. Parks, cafe, boating on the lake and right by the seafront. Southsea beach cafe is nearby right on the beach and does good food
41 locals recommend
Canoe Lake
Eastney EsplanadeNice area to go in the sunshine. Parks, cafe, boating on the lake and right by the seafront. Southsea beach cafe is nearby right on the beach and does good food