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The Goat, Landport, Portsmouth
Portsmouth
PO1 4BT
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Harry Humble left this review about The Goat
This was a student-only venue and pizza restaurant, obviously the former site of The Royal pub. It was owned by the people behind one of the student houses a little further away from this "pub". They put heavy emphasis on "students" and wouldn't allow anyone who wasn't part of the University of Portsmouth into the building; which is why this venue didn't last that long. The owners gave up and sold it to developers who I believe are converting the building into a convenience store.
On 2nd January 2025
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Old Boots left this review about The Royal
Harry Crumble says:
Pub has a request to be opened with comment - The building was recently refurbished, and recently reopened as "The Goat". It now trades as both a student pub (they're strict on that rule, it's only for students but they still call it a pub) and as a Pizza parlour.
On 20th November 2021
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Malden man left this review about The Royal
Two reversed handpumps at 4.30pm on a Saturday. 30 second stay so not much to add. L shaped,there was a dartboard. No beer running up to Saturday evening shows a lack of care to me. Wadworths signage outside.
On 13th May 2018
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Michael Wright left this review about The Royal
The name Royal is linked to the Royal Hospital which was opposite the pub. Hospital demolished in 1978 is now a Sainsbury's
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Portsmouth_Hospital
PS, can confirm hospital name, my son was treated there
On 27th August 2013
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E TA left this review about The Royal
The Royal - I think the name is a tribute to the Royal Marines - is a decent town pub just outside the City centre. It's a Wadworths tied house with a basic, well-worn bar. The pub is lively and has a lived-in feel about it. The landlord is very Navy-oriented, although all are made to feel welcome here. I had a pint of Swordfish (another Naval allusion, this time to the Fleet Air Arm) which was very good indeed and very refreshing. Well worth popping in if passing and I would be happy to come back.
On 28th July 2010
- rating: 6
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Michael Wright left this review about The Royal
A somewhat forlorn pub, once it was the hub with cinema & hospital opposite, but redevelopment left it stranded next to a busy dual carriageway
I have been in twice, on both occasions it really was one man & his dog plus me
Shame really as they do try
On 27th January 2009
- rating: 6
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