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Spice Island Inn, Portsmouth
Portsmouth
PO1 2JD
Reviews of Spice Island Inn (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
Steve of N21 left this review about Spice Island Inn
I missed visiting this one the last time I was in Portsmouth old town so back a couple of weeks ago I put that right when we popped in for the last beer of a Friday evening.
Spacious opened out interior as referred to below, but a key selling point is obviously the outside drinking area that gives you a very good view of the Spinnaker and of the Isle of Wight ferries, as they come into dock next door at frequent intervals.
All three hand pumps in operation and alongside the usual Green King IPA and Abbott was fortunately for us a decent Timothy Taylor Landlord.
On 30th October 2021
- rating: 7
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Moby Duck left this review about Spice Island Inn
Large open-plan Greene King pub with panoramic views, only two beers on, GK IPA and Abbot.
OK for the tourist but not for me.
On 2nd March 2016
- rating: 5
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E TA left this review about Spice Island Inn
Formerly owned by Fullers (Gales) but now a GK pub, this atmospheric, friendly town pub has superb views of the harbour entrance and is a wonderful place to spnd an afternoon drinking decent beer and watching the boats go past without the inconvenience of getting wet and windblown. It's also very convenient for both the IOW ferry and Gunwharf shopping outlet, if either of those (pardon the expression) 'float your boat'. There is a large water-front bar with a shabby carpet and comfortable seats, they purvey reasonable food from an imaginative menu at reasonable prices and the beer is very well kept, if a little restricted for choice. There also appears to be another large bar to the rear, but this was closed when we visited. Outside, there is a large terrace with seating which enables a slightly wetter, windier view of the harbour – probably fine when the weather allows. Free WIFI is available and the pub is dog-friendly. The only irritation was the muzak – in the 5 years since Micheal Wright's view below, this hasn't changed. There were three ales on during this latest visit: I had Timothy Taylor's Golden Best which was in excellent condition. Well worth seeking out and a good choice for inclusion in a crawl.
On 28th April 2014
- rating: 8
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Portsmouth Harbour, 1.4 miles, 26 min walk (show)
Fratton, 2.06 miles, 39 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 24 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 24 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 24 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- CAMRA Discount : Yes - 10% - last updated 24 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Car Park : No last updated 24 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 24 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Function Room : Yes last updated 24 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 24 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Live Music : No last updated 24 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 24 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Micropub : No last updated 24 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 24 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- Real Cider : No last updated 24 February 2020 by ROB Camra
- WiFi : Yes last updated 24 February 2020 by ROB Camra
