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The Bridge Tavern, Portsmouth
Portsmouth
PO1 2JJ
Reviews of The Bridge Tavern (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Old Boots left this review about The Bridge Tavern
A more down to earth and less touristy pub than others nearby as has been said before.
It’s still got a bit of a multi space vibe but sadly not multi room. Decor is of course naval, being Pompey they have access to cheap grey paint and there’s a bit been splashed about round here, thankfully only on the inside. Upstairs is a dining area and there’s a marquee outside although views are of a working dock and the Isle of Wight ferry dock. The thing that gets you a fine for unlawful pulling is a strange ship’s telegraph, fines go to the RNLI. The L shaped counter has five pulls, all from Asahi; Darkstar Hophead, Gales HSB and Seafarer, London Pride and nothing on the fifth, naturally there’s a low T-bar of standards including a lager from Asahi who of course own Fullers and its brands. Fairly empty on my Thursday night visit but the other punters were, not to put too fine a point on it; well pissed. The sign of a good pub.
On 28th July 2024
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Bridge Tavern
The 'other' pub in the spice island end of two, but this one is secreted amongst the moorings and boat stacks rather than the touristy bit. It is however more pub-like than the other two and has a couple of nice traditional rooms with tiled floors and glazed partitions as well as the obligatory mass of tables on the dockside. Another Fullers pub, with various beers from their range. Sadly the eponymous bridge (visible on the sign) has long since disappeared, so access is round through Old Portsmouth.
On 13th August 2022
- rating: 7
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Malden man left this review about The Bridge Tavern
A pleasant location sandwiched between two small docks, paved outdoor terraces each side being possibly the best choices on a sunny afternoon where an old boat has been parked. Excellent floral displays too, inside there is a generally boarded split level area with some quarry tiling too. some wood panelling and old style leaded windows. Various areas but all are interconnected. Fuller's beers so obviously in the area once a Gale's house, Pride, Seafarers, HSB, Oliver's Island and a Gales badged Redwood, new to me. Expensive, can't remember exactly but £4+. There is an old ship driving thing which makes a bit of a row with a charity charge for messing with it. Not bad but the Spice Island is busy and touristy when the sun is shining so pick your day accordingly.
On 9th May 2016
- rating: 7
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Portsmouth Harbour, 1.42 miles, 27 min walk (show)
Fratton, 2.08 miles, 40 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 21 February 2016 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Garden : Yes - patio - last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Darts : No last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 21 February 2016 by Quinno _
- Function Room : Yes last updated 21 February 2016 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 21 February 2016 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Karaoke : No last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- Micropub : No last updated 21 February 2016 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 21 February 2016 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 21 February 2016 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 21 February 2016 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 13 August 2022 by Graham Coombs
- WiFi : Yes last updated 21 February 2016 by Quinno _
