Brewhouse & Kitchen, Landport, Portsmouth

Despite being one of the most pub-like 'spoons I've seen, it is strangely branded as a Lloyds No. 1 bar. The brewer's Tudor exterior houses a fine interior with traditional seating areas arranged around an island bar. Only six handpumps available, but the Bath Ales Rare Hare (£1.79) was a welcome addition to the usual suspects.

A 20th century mock Tudor white and beam corner pub, with elaborate carved entrances and now a Spoons. The interior is open plan around a central bar, with the decor mainly being half wood panel and half blue, though there is some red and other colours. The usual silent TVs decorate, side by side with the historic information panels, ornate mirrors and old photographs. Hitting the place at the right time, after the IOW ferry, we managed to get served quickly and there wasn't that much in the way of clientele. The service itself was fine and the food was fine to, i even ventured a steal & kidney pud in true Rumploe of the Bailey style. Beer; tap stuff, with the usual Abbots and Ruddles, as well as Hawiian Porter, which was fine as well. Often critical of the service and beer, i can't here, everything being fine. Will stop here next year! well done.