Portsmouth

Town campaigns to save much-loved pub

11-Dec-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Drayton residents are rallying to save a much-loved Greene King pub, after complaints the pub company had not given a clear reason for its closure.

Thousands more pubs plunged into tier 3

17-Dec-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Many more pubs will be forced to close for Christmas, with the exception of offering takeaways, as eight more regions are moved into tier three.

Seaside site for Brewhouse & Kitchen portfolio

24-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Brewhouse & Kitchen have purchased a site in Portsmouth for the latest addition to their brewpub portfolio.

Liberty Games crowns Britain’s pub capital

27-Apr-2018 By Stuart Stone

Games room specialists Liberty Games analysed the addresses of 51,566 pubs and crowned Portsmouth as the pub capital of the UK, based on the number of pubs per square mile.

Portsmouth venues participate in breathalyser trial in attempt to stamp out drunken violence

18-Dec-2017 By Stuart Stone

Customers at five bars and clubs in Portsmouth will be breathalysed at the door in a trial by the city’s council to try to stamp out alcohol-induced violence.

TCG sale is “now off the agenda”

03-Jan-2013 By John Harrington

TCG, the managed operator, has said a sale of the company is “now off the agenda” and it plans a new CAPEX programme across its estate.

Invasion Events

19-Nov-2010 By MA Reporter

We regret that the news item in our issue of 11th November concerning Invasion Events contained a number of errors. Contrary to our report,...

M&B lines up two Harvester retail park openings

08-Oct-2010 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report

Mitchells & Butlers is to unveil its first two retail park locations for Harvester, its mid-market family dining brand, this November — in Bristol and Staines.

Portsmouth pubs asked to sponsor kids on alcohol course

23-Aug-2010 By John Harrington

Portsmouth licensees are being asked to give £50 to sponsor a child to complete an alcohol awareness award. The BIIAB award, for 13-16 year-olds,...

Fuller's Hampshire Fare winner is a cutlet above

29-Jul-2009

A community local is celebrating after its chef won a competition to promote local produce, organised by Fuller's and county food group Hampshire...

JDW to re-open Laurel pub site

17-Apr-2009 By The PMA Team

JD Wetherspoon is to re-open another former Laurel Pub Company site — the White Swan in Portsmouth. The venue, which was called the Muddy Duck and...

Portsmouth pub champions Hampshire produce

30-Jul-2008 By Lucy Britner

An Old Portsmouth pub has won the inaugural Fuller's Hampshire Dining Month competition. The Still & West chef Konar Miah beat four finalists in...

Brewers swap ale for port

31-May-2007

The nation's family brewers are a pretty competitive lot, but never more so than when it comes to their annual regatta at Cowes. Bragging rights for...