The Fawcett Inn, Southsea

No-nonsense neighbourhood pub standing prominently on a road junction. Perhaps a slightly run-down feel and could do with a bit of tlc, but pleasant enough. Cask Marque listed.

A lively, large local libatorium, a nineteenth Century town pub knocked into a single large U-shaped bar. TV screens, gaming machines and a dart board provide the main entertainment. The floors have been taken back to their original wooden state. The staff were exceptionally friendly, and the locals welcoming. Two ales on, though it was strange that Doombar was priced at £2.80 along with Carlsberg and Strongbow, while the guest ale was a steeper £3+ . As I have more money than sense (according to some) I went for the guest – Thorney Thorney – and found it rather average. That aside, it was a good, friendly pub, worth a visit and I would definitely include in a crawl.