The city has been named the UK’s booze capital for pubs in recent times after data collected by Liberty Games showed Portsmouth had the most pubs per square mile. 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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One local said: “From stag dos to football weekends away, Pompey is like a pub-lovers playground. The city may now be down to just a few genuine nightclubs but what does that matter when you've got so many boozers on tap? Pardon the pun – or not – up to you.
“Anyone after a crawl could easily stay put in Albert Road, a notorious stretch of pubs from The 5th Hants Volunteer Arms all the way down to One Eyed Dog. Stop off at one of the several curry houses en route and you've got a top Saturday night on your hands."
Here are just a few of the pubs Portsmouth has to offer.
9. The Phoenix, Southsea
With its unique decor inside and tranquil little pub garden outside, The Phoenix is a must-visit for any Portsmouth punter. Photo: Habibur Rahman
10. Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southsea.
The biggest part of Brewhouse and Kitchen in Southsea Terrace is the beer garden - so there's room for just about everyone. Photo: Annie Lewis
11. The Green Posts - Hilsea
The Green Posts, in London Road, Hilsea, is a Greene King pub with an outdoor seating area. Despite the small size of the pub, there is plenty of room to relax in the beer garden. Photo: Google Maps