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The Mother Shipton, Stamshaw, Portsmouth
Portsmouth
PO2 8NY
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Reviews of The Mother Shipton (Average Rating: 3 of 10) see review guidelines
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E TA left this review about The Mother Shipton
A Victorian back street pub with reputation for trouble, this was once featured on tv as one of Britain's hardest pubs. It is named after the 17th Century pythoness and, perhaps more aptly for this part of Portsmouth, prostitute. The single room pub was a bit battered in places, shoddy furniture and decor paying witness to its occasional lively night, but there was no hint of trouble during our visit. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, while the locals were chatty and convivial, at least most were - there were a couple who were, like the eponymous lady, just plain mad. One ale on, Pride, not brilliantly kept but quite drinkable. Probably best left to the locals, but only because there is better beer to be had nearby.
On 10th June 2016
- rating: 5
[User has posted 3516 recommendations about 3480 pubs]
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Allan Murrie left this review about The Mother Shipton
I didn't even get into this pub. As I was walking up to the door the police arrived to split up a big fight that was going on inside. (on a Monday night) Not worth the hassle of going in there.
On 23rd November 2010
- rating: 1
[User has posted 5 recommendations about 5 pubs]
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Kate Elliott left this review about The Mother Shipton
Abandon hope, all ye who enter here. Mother Shipton lived some 500 years ago and foretold the future with uncannily accurate prophecies. Bet she never saw this particular hostelry in her worst nightmares though. Often one of Pompey's 'Wooden Window'
On 14th June 2004
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 27 recommendations about 27 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
- Beer Garden : No last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
- Car Park : No last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
- Child Friendly : No last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
- Function Room : No last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
- Hot Food : No last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
- Live Music : No last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
- Micropub : No last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
- Pinball : No last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 09 May 2014 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
- WiFi : No last updated 10 May 2016 by E TA
