Guidebook for Portsmouth
Essentials
Just a couple of minutes walk from the house is a Co-op which stocks most things you would need. Opposite is also a greengrocer.
The Co-op, The Southern Co-operative
47 West StJust a couple of minutes walk from the house is a Co-op which stocks most things you would need. Opposite is also a greengrocer.
Devonshire Avenue
Devonshire AvenueNearby spar shop with good selection of food, drink, ready mills, alcohol, etc.
Nearby Tesco Express with good selection of groceries. Just a few minutes walk from the house.
7 locals recommend
Tesco Express
28 Station RdNearby Tesco Express with good selection of groceries. Just a few minutes walk from the house.
Lidl
Goldsmith AvenueCheap supermarket located just a few minutes walk from the house.
Shopping
Large shopping complex with plenty of outlet stores, a casino, cinema and good selection of restaurants.
389 locals recommend
Gunwharf Quays
Large shopping complex with plenty of outlet stores, a casino, cinema and good selection of restaurants.
Large shopping mall with TKMaxx, H&M and many other high street shops.
10 locals recommend
Cascades Shopping Centre
Commercial RoadLarge shopping mall with TKMaxx, H&M and many other high street shops.
Palmerston Rd
Palmerston RoadA good selection of shops in a pedestrianised shopping area.
Selection of shops, bars and restaurants overlooking the marina.
Premier Port Solent Marina & Boatyard
Lock ApproachSelection of shops, bars and restaurants overlooking the marina.
Drinks & Nightlife
Albert Road
Albert RoadThere are plenty of pubs, shops and restaurants along Albert Road.
Porters
31-35 Albert RdLaid back pub with good ale selection.
Charming old pub with a great pub nice and excellent ale selection.
Great quiz night every Thursday night at 9pm.
8 locals recommend
The Hole In The Wall
36 Great Southsea StCharming old pub with a great pub nice and excellent ale selection.
Great quiz night every Thursday night at 9pm.
Maze of seperate rooms and bars. Good atmosphere and nice selection of drinks.
13 locals recommend
The Wine Vaults
41-47 Albert RdMaze of seperate rooms and bars. Good atmosphere and nice selection of drinks.
Although not the nicest pub it's very pleasant to sit outside on a sunny day and look at the boats docked in the harbour.
7 locals recommend
Thatched House
Locksway RoadAlthough not the nicest pub it's very pleasant to sit outside on a sunny day and look at the boats docked in the harbour.
Quiz night every Monday at 8.30
Good selection of ales and friendly staff.
Nice outdoor beer garden at the rear and games room with pool, darts, etc.
7 locals recommend
The Barley Mow
39 Castle RdQuiz night every Monday at 8.30
Good selection of ales and friendly staff.
Nice outdoor beer garden at the rear and games room with pool, darts, etc.
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Good food and a great atmosphere.
Wonderful bar with regular jazz nights. Exceptional food and a lovely Sunday lunch.
11 locals recommend
Rosie's Vineyard
87 Elm GroveWonderful bar with regular jazz nights. Exceptional food and a lovely Sunday lunch.
Nice pub with a great view over the harbour. Nice area to walk around in Old Portsmouth
9 locals recommend
Spice Island
1 Bath SquareNice pub with a great view over the harbour. Nice area to walk around in Old Portsmouth
The Dolphin
41 High StOldest Pub in Portsmouth
Leopold Tavern
154 Albert RdFantastic selection of ales.
The Honest Politician
47 Elm GroveLarge selection of board games.
The Sirloin Of Beef
152 Highland RdLocal pub with large selection of real ales.
Pleasant local pub only a few minutes walk from the house. Interesting selection of house-made flavoured vodkas. Music nights, pub quiz, good ale selection, pool table.
7 locals recommend
The Golden Eagle
1 Delamere RoadPleasant local pub only a few minutes walk from the house. Interesting selection of house-made flavoured vodkas. Music nights, pub quiz, good ale selection, pool table.
Thursday night is Quiz night and there is usually live music on the weekends.
6 locals recommend
The Fawcett Inn
124 Fawcett RdThursday night is Quiz night and there is usually live music on the weekends.
Food Scene
My favourite coffee shop in Southsea. Amazing selection of teas and coffee, amazing food and great atmosphere.
26 locals recommend
Southsea Coffee Co
63 Osborne RdMy favourite coffee shop in Southsea. Amazing selection of teas and coffee, amazing food and great atmosphere.
Goldsmith Avenue
Goldsmith AvenueBrilliant food truck open from 10am-11pm every day. Serving fresh Mexican food.
A must visit spot in Portsmouth. Record shop that sells fresh pies all day. Great atmosphere, lovely people, brilliant pies and excellent music selection.
15 locals recommend
Southsea's Pie and Vinyl
61 Castle RdA must visit spot in Portsmouth. Record shop that sells fresh pies all day. Great atmosphere, lovely people, brilliant pies and excellent music selection.
Circolo Pizzeria
78 Osborne RdCharming pizzeria with great food and lovely decor.
Sant Yago
12 Clarendon RdTasty tapas restaurant with excellent cocktail menu.
Koh Thai
8 Kings RdDelicious Thai Tapas restaurant in a stunning building.
Amazing Korean restaurant. Doesn't have much in terms of character or decor but incredible food at decent prices.
Twins Bbq Restaurant
221 Albert RoadAmazing Korean restaurant. Doesn't have much in terms of character or decor but incredible food at decent prices.
The Lord Palmerston
84-90 Palmerston RdLarge Wetherspoons pub with good food at very low prices.
Deep Blue Southsea
160 Eastney RdVery good fish and chip shop located close to the house.
Fishermans Wharf
Excellent chip shop located 5 minutes walk from the house.
Sightseeing
During the day a nice place to visit and enjoy tea and cake at the cafe or in the evening it is lit up beautifully.
41 locals recommend
Canoe Lake
Eastney EsplanadeDuring the day a nice place to visit and enjoy tea and cake at the cafe or in the evening it is lit up beautifully.
South Parade Pier
South ParadeEnjoy the rides on Southsea Parade Pier.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Visit the boats and historic dockyard.
HMS Warrior
Visit this historic navy boat.
Spinnaker Tower
Climb the spinnaker tower for a stunning view over the Solent.
HMS Victory
Main RoadVisit this historic boat.
Eastney Esplanade
Eastney EsplanadeTake a walk along the promenade or a dip in the sea.
Lovely lookout over Portsmouth. Drive up to the top of the hill night or day and park at one of the view points to look down over the city and sea.
There is a traditional burger van with food & drink
Portsdown Hill Road
Portsdown Hill RoadLovely lookout over Portsmouth. Drive up to the top of the hill night or day and park at one of the view points to look down over the city and sea.
There is a traditional burger van with food & drink
Royal Garrison Church
Roofless church bombed during the war
Tower Street
Tower StreetExplore the old forts and battlements of Old Portsmouth.
Southsea Castle
Clarence EsplanadeSouthsea Castle
Amazing off-shore hotel where you can go for Wednesday or Sunday lunch including private boat out to the fort, champagne reception, etc.
Spitbank Fort
Amazing off-shore hotel where you can go for Wednesday or Sunday lunch including private boat out to the fort, champagne reception, etc.
Clarence Pier
Take the hovercraft over to the Isle of Wight for a day trip.
A lovely drive from Southsea is Bosham Harbour where, when the tide is out, you can drive along the shore through the harbour. Absolutely beautiful and a great spot for photographs
Shore Rd
A lovely drive from Southsea is Bosham Harbour where, when the tide is out, you can drive along the shore through the harbour. Absolutely beautiful and a great spot for photographs
Museum Road
Museum RoadExcellent free museum with ever changing exhibits.
Everything Else
Just a few minutes walk from the house with frequent direct trains to London.
18 locals recommend
Fratton Station
56 Walmer RdJust a few minutes walk from the house with frequent direct trains to London.
94 Frensham Rd
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