A number of still operating boozers as well as a handful of long lost taverns all featured witch’s hats, which were often found on Brickwood’s Brewery pubs.
If you think that you can name all eight of the pubs which sport the spooky architectural design – why not have a go at our quiz here.
Have a look through the gallery below to see the eight Portsmouth pubs with a witch’s hat.
5. The Florist.JPG
One of many Brickwood's Brewery pubs across the city, it was designed by A E Cogswell. Photo: Sarah Standing
6. The Fawcett Inn.JPG
Designed by famed Portsmouth pub architect A H Bone the pub has plenty of football memorabilia. Photo: JPI Media
7. The Mystery
Another of Portsmouth's witch's hat pubs, it was badly damaged in an arson attack and has since been demolished. Photo: Contributed
8. The Royal Naval Arms
Dating back to at least the 18th century, this pub was close to the navy dockyard. It was given a witch's hat during a rebuild in early 1900s. It closed in 1970s. Photo: -