Sharing the name of a character in Portsmouth-born Charles Dickens' novel The Pickwick Papers, this pub was in Milton Road. After a long history it served its last pints in October 2017 and it has now been demolished and is an empty space.placeholder image
Sharing the name of a character in Portsmouth-born Charles Dickens' novel The Pickwick Papers, this pub was in Milton Road. After a long history it served its last pints in October 2017 and it has now been demolished and is an empty space.

41 cherished Portsmouth pubs that we have loved and lost over the years - and what they are now

By Kelly Brown

Editor

Published 19th May 2025, 15:07 BST
Updated 19th May 2025, 16:18 BST

Pubs have been at the heart of our community in Portsmouth for many generations and our city is well known for having the most boozers per square mile.

But our city has not been immune to the loss in pubs over the years with many loved and lost - and others closed with a question mark over their future.

He we look back through The News archives to see if we could find some of the old drinking establishments that are sadly no longer part of the city.

Have a look through all 41 and let us know how many you can remember!

This pub on Fratton Road was built in the early 1900s. By the end of 2007 it had closed its doors for good. It is now housing.

29. The Magpie

This pub on Fratton Road was built in the early 1900s. By the end of 2007 it had closed its doors for good. It is now housing. Photo: JPIMedia

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Built in the 1880s, this pub was in New Road, Buckland, and it closed after planning permission was granted in 2011 to turn it into flats and a shop.

30. The New Roebuck

Built in the 1880s, this pub was in New Road, Buckland, and it closed after planning permission was granted in 2011 to turn it into flats and a shop. Photo: Malcolm Wells

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This pub used to stand in Kingston Road, Buckland, with a tavern having existed on this site since the 1820s. It ceased trading in 1982 and was demolished in 2005

31. The OId George

This pub used to stand in Kingston Road, Buckland, with a tavern having existed on this site since the 1820s. It ceased trading in 1982 and was demolished in 2005 Photo: JPIMeda

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Built in an art deco style during the 1930s in Paulsgrove - and not to be confused with the Old House at Home in Locksway Road, Milton - this pub survived until the early 21st century before finally closing down. It was saved from demolition by a Grade II listing and is believed to be the only Moderne style public house in Portsmouth. It is now housing.

32. The Old House at Home

Built in an art deco style during the 1930s in Paulsgrove - and not to be confused with the Old House at Home in Locksway Road, Milton - this pub survived until the early 21st century before finally closing down. It was saved from demolition by a Grade II listing and is believed to be the only Moderne style public house in Portsmouth. It is now housing. Photo: Ian Hargreaves

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