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Bar, British, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
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0.2 miles from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Four of us were going to have the carvery. On ordering we were told they were expecting a party for Christmas Meal including the carvery and we would have to wait until they had had theirs. On re ordering from the main menu I had...to call for the attention of staff as they were chatting and oblivious that we were waiting to order. The meals arrived without cutlery and we had to chase this up. Also had to chase up the requested jug of water. Next time we will go to Greene and King a few doors away. The staff were more interested in talking to each other than looking after customersMore

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 5 days ago

All I can say is wow! I ordered kofta kebab starter and fish & chips with a cappuccino. Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. Nice and hot to table. Fresh salad garnish, decent tzatziki sauce, beautiful fresh flatbread. And the batter for fish was...fresh and perfectly fried. Genuinely, one of the best meals I've had in years. The ambience was quiet, and respectful locals. My cappuccino was inadvertently forgotten, but when I asked, was swiftly brought to table with apologies & the offer of a fee 2nd cup. No fuss, no bother, just swift remedial action. Prices were spot on too. Just a no fuss traditional pub with great food. My company often have staff staying local, I will definitely recommend!More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Went in for a beer and food while waiting for a late ferry, absolutely 100% happy excellent beer and my wife's steak was superb and my cottage pie was delicious. The shiraz is highly recommended too

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We were staying next door in The Premier Inn, we were disappointed with the drink and food options there, so popped in here, the first night we had 2 pints each, thought the menu looked goo so the second night we called in and had...fish and chips and the scampi and chips, really enjoyed it, so much so we called in our final evening in Portsmouth and both had the lasagne, which again was lovely, would defiantly use again if we are ever in the area again.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Lovely carvery food was amazing very tidy and clean service was excellent all staff very polite and friendly

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 29 October 2023 via mobile

Turned up just before they opened and let us in out of rain. We had the carvery and I found it to be all fresh and tasty. Friendly staff. Will definitely go back.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 16 October 2023

A short walk from the station and the historic dockyard is the ship and castle. Not the most attractive from the outside, but a good place to go for a decent pub meal. Service was efficient, the menu was varied and portions were substantial. We...were in the area for a short visit but this pub seemed to be popular with locals as well as visitors.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 16 September 2023 via mobile

Visited with six other friends for an ex-works meal and drink. Great selection of lagers, ciders and beers on tap ( & DDC discount!). All of us were really happy with the quality and quantity of the meals. Staff all very friendly. Will definitely visit...again!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 10 September 2023 via mobile

What a great find! There were a number of us with a dog on a hot weekend. Bar & Serving Staff were friendly and welcoming and were thoughtful enough to bring over a bowl of water for the pooch. It’s a bright, airy interior with...a good selection of pub grub on the menu. Everything served up in our group was great, from scampi & chips, lasagne, burgers to apple crumble. Would recommend!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 5 September 2023

Cracking pub, background music and the food exceeded expectations! Amazing portion sizes and reasonably priced. Staff all friendly and extremely attentive. Will definitely go again.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 6 August 2023 via mobile

Had a lovely meal for four of us last night all the staff were fantastic especially the lovely lady manager will definitely be back

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 22 July 2023

5 of us looking for a decent meal, unfortunately didn’t bother ordering. Purchased 5 pints of ale whilst viewing menu to order and we all noticed how dirty looking the beer glasses were. Mentioned this to member of bar staff who seemed to take this...badly, physically shrugged shoulders and walked off. At that point we walked off as well to a find alternative dining venue for rest of week.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 6 July 2023

Here for a meal after a film, Two of us shared the Broccoli and Mushroom Teriyaki Stir Fry. This was sufficient for us two and tasty. We were advised of a 30minute wait for food when we ordered and the food came within this time.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 3 June 2023

So cheap and so deliciously filling. Traditional food and values within a stone’s throw from the Historic Dockyard.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 1 June 2023

Nice and quiet, when other places around the Historic Dockyards are busy. Food wasn't bad, not the best, but certainly passable and reasonably priced. Pleasant and polite and friendly staff. And the pub is child friendly.

Date of visit: June 2023
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