Hole in the Wall, Southsea

This is a nice farmhouse style pub near Heath Hayes. Tastefully done inside, but has now been changed around a little slightly spoiling the effect - the bar has been knocked through to the longe and the emphasis is firmly on getting in people from the nearby new housing for food. But its an ok comfortable put, a few different areas of seating, some raised, though a number of reserved areas when I was there. A nice pint of Banks bitter.

Update 11 Oct 2009 - Because it was the beer Festival the pub opened at 2PM, so I managed to try it out. As would be expected a wide choice of real ales, but due to demand it seems the thirsty folk had swallowed most of them, so I had a mild, which was very tasty, then I had a cider, which was even tastier Pub is old style, varnished floor boards and quarry tiles, the tables are fairly close together so a wheelchair would have problems, plus steps The publican is obviously a beer buff and takes very good care of his offerings, one for CAMRA and all who love their beers. Fosters lager drinkers will be disappointed, as will any seeking pool tables, juke boxes, Sky TV etc. Which makes it an ideal place for the rest of us Worth selling up and moving to Southsea, there are 3 great pubs within a 100 yards of each other Limited opening times, no good for Saturday lunchtime for instance, check their web site for times

Official site of the Hole in the Wall, contains latest real ale details - www.theholeinthewallpub.co.uk

Official site of the Hole in the Wall, contains latest real ale details - www.theholeinthewallpub.co.uk

Brilliant little boozer offering a fine range of Oakham and Archers beers plus a knockout Ginger beer. Cracking local vibe to it. Great food as well, the suet puddings can very recommended. Top boozer...top locals.