Portsmouth
Top Places to Visit
Spinnaker Tower
The Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Telephone: +44 23 9285 7520, [10]. Open every day from 10AM-6PM (until 10PM on Saturdays and every day during Jul and Aug... more
Southsea Castle
Southsea Castle, [11]. Built in 1544, the Castle was part of a series of fortifications constructed by Henry VIII around England's coasts to protect the country...
D-day Museum
D-Day Museum, [13]. Open every day (except 24-26 Dec.) Apr-Oct 10AM-5.30PM; Nov-Mar 10AM-5PM. A fitting tribute to the sacrifice of the men & women who took ...
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, [9]. Located in the naval base, the Historic Dockyard has a number of historic ships including the Mary Rose, HMS Victory and HMS ... more
Top Places to Eat
The Indian Ocean Takeaway
The Indian Ocean Takeaway, 234 Fratton Road, +44 23 9282 4720. Probably the longest serving curry outlet in Portsmouth, established in the early 1980's by the ... more
Top Shopping Places
Portsmouth City Centre
Portsmouth City Centre (Commercial Road & Cascades) - Usual high street names, but with Miss Selfridge, Topshop, H&M, New Look and Primark literally right next ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
The Registry
The Registry. A student pub near the Student Union with fairly cheap beer and food. Not a place for a quiet drink.
The White Horse
The White Horse A pub with a relaxed atmosphere along Southsea Terrace.
The Old Customs House
The Old Customs House is a traditional pub in a historic building, within a modern setting. Great ales and food.
The Deco
The Deco, a pub popular with the alternative and student crowds. Good atmosphere but can be noisy (DJ!) and crowded on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Bombay Brasserrie
Albert Road
, Portsmouth
Phone: ☎ +44 23 9282 1661
Phone: ☎ +44 23 9282 1661
The Bombay Brasserrie, Albert Road, ☎ +44 23 9282 1661. Very Popular Curry house that offers very good value for money and that lets you bring your own drinks. ...
The Still & West
The Still & West, Bath Square. A pub with a good view of harbour entrance and restaurant upstairs
Top Activity Places
Clarence Pier
Clarence Pier - A small fairground close to the Hoverport with rides and amusement arcades.
Renaissance Trail Around The Millennium Promenade
Follow the Renaissance Trail around the Millennium Promenade, a self-guided walk with information along the way, just look out for the chain in the pavement.
League 1 Football
Watch Portsmouth F.C, play League 1 football at Fratton Park. If you want to see Premier League football go to nearby Southampton.
The Bandstand
Listen to live music at The Bandstand every Sunday in the summer.
Albert Road
Albert Road is has a fair few student pubs, wine bars and cafe-bars, not to mention the numerous Indian restaurants.
Gunwharf Quays
Gunwharf Quays is a great place to eat and drink (over 20 bars & restaurants, many with waterfront views) but can be a little pricey
