Data collected by Liberty Games, a games retailer, revealed Portsmouth has the most pubs per square mile in the country. The city has a total of 12 pubs per square mile – double the number of London. It also beats Liverpool, which has 11 boozers per square mile, and Bristol, which has 10.
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We decided to look at the pubs which have the best reviews on Google.
The Eldon Arms temporarily closed in February while the search goes on for new landlords.
Here are the top 16 below.
9. The Eastney Tavern
The Eastney Tavern in Cromwell Street, Southsea, PO4 9PN has a 4.6 star rating on Google reviews, based on 554 ratings. Photo: Ian Hargreaves
10. King Street Tavern
King Street Tavern in King Street, Southsea, PO5 4EH has a 4.6 star rating on Google reviews, based on 478 ratings. Picture: Mike Cooter Photo: Mike Cooter
11. The Merchant House
The Merchant House in Highland Road, Southsea, PO4 9DA has a 4.6 star rating on Google reviews, based on 707 ratings. Photo: Malcolm Wells
12. Sherlock's Bar
Sherlock's Bar in Clarendon Road, Southsea, PO5 2ED, has a 4.7 star rating on Google reviews based on 47 reviews. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman