The Dolphin, Portsmouth

My self and wife went here for dinner over the weekend having read a review of the new restaurant.

The back part of the pub has been converted into a restuarant and very nice it looks to.

We love fish and shellfish so were well cattered for although there weere plenty of options for meat eaters. All in all a tempting menu that gave us some tough choices.

We ate at 8pm and the service was good but as the meal went on and the tales filled up the level dropped off. My wife ordered but then had to reorder 20 mins later as they had run out. This was a bit annoying but overall we enjoyed the meal a lot and would go back.

As for the drining this pub has chaqngd a hell of a lot since I was an undeage kid drinking here. On our visit we were amongst the youngest eating (we are mid 30's) bit it was a pleasent night and we wish them well.

13 Nov 2007 07:02

The American Bar, Portsmouth

Have been here a few times in the last year. Clientele can seem a bit posh at times but no hassle and a good atmosphere.
Enjoyed a meal there as well, good emphasis on fish, a bonus given its location to the fish market. Only downside was a hen do near us that were very noisy, the acoustics where we were sat were not great. Almost enough to put us off our meal. Not kill joys just very noisy.

food is not cheap but you get what you pay for.

Would reccomend.

13 Nov 2007 06:53

The Phoenix, Southsea

This is a real favourite with myself and friends. Always a friendly welcome and a good mixed crowd in an unpretentious pub. Have enjoyed some great late night sessions in the beer garden as well.

Landlady and staff really try to make the evening enjoyable. A real gem.

1 Nov 2007 16:01