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The 5th Hants Volunteer Arms, Southsea
Southsea
PO5 2SL
Reviews of The 5th Hants Volunteer Arms (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Moby Duck left this review about The Fifth Hants Volunteer Arms
A two room traditional corner pub, I found little of interest to this pub and it seemed lacking in any ambiance probably not helped by me being the only punter present. Just the choice of London Pride and HSB, I would likely walk past next time.
On 3rd November 2017
- rating: 5
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Fifth Hants Volunteer Arms
A traditional two-bar local restored to something of an historic feel, with minimal modern intrusions (if you ignore the CCTV!) but a little devoid of atmosphere. Draught beers were restricted to London Pride and HSB, but former tried and in good condition (Cask Marque listing). Advertising for new managers at time of visit, so perhaps it might improve.
On 18th August 2017
- rating: 6
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Malden man left this review about The Fifth Hants Volunteer Arms
This pub retains the separate two bar format, the front bar off the main road is the Public Bar, wood boarded floor, dartboard and fruit machine, spotlights and speakers indicate bands play here, some group called Soundpatch advertised for this Thursday at 9pm. Some original leaded obscure windows remain, there is also a decent Fuller's mirror, and a great B&W photo of the pub from long ago in the old Gale's livery. I had a quick snoop into the rear lounge bar, there are chunky wood tables in here and a few military prints but I didn't linger as the barmaid and her mate were gooning about in there with no other visitors.
Fullers now obviously, Pride, Seafarers and HSB, one unclipped, the lack of mainstream Chiswick based beers had me wondering about how the locals have accepted the takeover of their local brewery.
It was quiet on a Sunday lunch and no signs of food, ok for a quick pint along the main Southsea drag though, happy 4 hours on a Friday, 4-8, £2.50 a drink, some outdoor pavement seating. OK but lacking atmosphere and life Sunday mid-pm.
On 25th May 2014
- rating: 6
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- Official site of The Fifth Hants Volunteer Arms - www.volunteerarmssouthsea.co.uk
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Portsmouth & Southsea, 1.12 miles, 21 min walk (show)
Portsmouth Harbour, 2.19 miles, 42 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 18 August 2017 by Graham Coombs
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 18 August 2017 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 18 August 2017 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Garden : No last updated 18 August 2017 by Graham Coombs
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 18 August 2017 by Graham Coombs
- Car Park : No last updated 18 August 2017 by Graham Coombs
- Darts : Yes last updated 18 August 2017 by Graham Coombs
- Function Room : No last updated 18 August 2017 by Graham Coombs
- Hot Food : No last updated 18 August 2017 by Graham Coombs
- Karaoke : No last updated 18 August 2017 by Graham Coombs
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 18 August 2017 by Graham Coombs
- Micropub : No last updated 18 August 2017 by Graham Coombs
- Pinball : No last updated 18 August 2017 by Graham Coombs
- Pool Table : No last updated 18 August 2017 by Graham Coombs
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 11 August 2013 by Old Blue
- Real Cider : No last updated 18 August 2017 by Graham Coombs
- WiFi : Yes last updated 18 August 2017 by Graham Coombs