The Scarlet Tap in Southsea is a brilliant spot if you are looking for a fun night out. The bar offers a range of alcoholic drinks including timeless cocktails including along island iced tea and a bramble. Not only do they serve up a range of beverages, but they are also have a food menu which features some delicious meals including the crowd pleaser which is a large share platter perfect for friends. Picture: Sarah Standing (270519-410)placeholder image
The Scarlet Tap in Southsea is a brilliant spot if you are looking for a fun night out. The bar offers a range of alcoholic drinks including timeless cocktails including along island iced tea and a bramble. Not only do they serve up a range of beverages, but they are also have a food menu which features some delicious meals including the crowd pleaser which is a large share platter perfect for friends. Picture: Sarah Standing (270519-410)

Things to do in Portsmouth: Take a look at some of the coolest and 'Instagrammable' bars and restaurants ahead of World Cocktail Day

By Sophie Lewis
Published 21st Apr 2023, 15:44 BST
Updated 12th May 2023, 14:31 BST

If you are someone who wants to dine and drink in a picture-perfect setting, here are nine bars and restaurants that you need to visit.

Portsmouth is home to some of the most beautiful and iconic bars, pubs, restaurants and night clubs, most of which come equipped with spectacular interiors.

With World Cocktail Day taking place tomorrow (May 13), many people will be looking for the best place to go to enjoy their tipple of choice.

Here are 9 places in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas that have settings perfect for a selfie and a cocktail:

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Monty's in Castle Road, Southsea, is a stylish and slick looking bar with some beautiful interior finishes including the feature wall created out of fake plants and flowers which is a perfect photo opportunity.

5. Monty's, Southsea

Monty's in Castle Road, Southsea, is a stylish and slick looking bar with some beautiful interior finishes including the feature wall created out of fake plants and flowers which is a perfect photo opportunity. Photo: Paul Jacobs

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Sherlock's bar, which opened in 2020, has made its mark on the city and is now one to beat. With a funky name and a cool interior, the bar is a brilliant place to go with friends to relax and have a catch up.

6. Sherlock's bar, Southsea

Sherlock's bar, which opened in 2020, has made its mark on the city and is now one to beat. With a funky name and a cool interior, the bar is a brilliant place to go with friends to relax and have a catch up. Photo: Habibur Rahman

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Bonitas is a must if you are looking for a funky cocktail and photo opportunity. The Southsea bar is a perfect spot for an Instagram picture, and they also serve delicious food and drinks. Pictured: Ryly Mason, Annalise parker and Hayley Purrington at Bonitas, Southsea, back in 2021. Picture: Habibur Rahman

7. Bonitas, Southsea

Bonitas is a must if you are looking for a funky cocktail and photo opportunity. The Southsea bar is a perfect spot for an Instagram picture, and they also serve delicious food and drinks. Pictured: Ryly Mason, Annalise parker and Hayley Purrington at Bonitas, Southsea, back in 2021. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman

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Becketts is a well known place to visit and teh setting is a unique grade 2 listed building in the centre of the city. If you are looking for an up-market night out with a meal and cocktails, this is where you want to be.

8. Becketts, Southsea

Becketts is a well known place to visit and teh setting is a unique grade 2 listed building in the centre of the city. If you are looking for an up-market night out with a meal and cocktails, this is where you want to be. Photo: -

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