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About us

Constructed in 1892 for Brickwoods Brewery to a design by A H Bone, the Nell Gwynne features a distinctive 'witches hat' tower - one of a small number of similar constructions built across the city in the late Victorian period (of which around five still survive). Darts and pool is played and Sky/BT Sports is used to show major events including football and Six Nations rugby union on 3 large screens. Live music is hosted regularly and meat raffles are held at weekends. Gaming machines are available and the jukebox contains every top 40 single since 1952! Which is FREE Mondays and Thurdays. The single bar is bare-boarded, with a series of upholstered bench seats running around the perimeter of the room. Traditional tables and chairs can also be found, as well as a sofa at the end of the bar counter. A focal point is the real fire, providing plenty of warmth during the colder months.

Facilities

Dogs allowedFamily friendlyReal aleReal fireWiFi freeDartboardPool tableQuiz nightsBig screenFootballRugbyTerrestrial TV

Pub reviews

Reviews

4.4/5

Roger Chitty

7 months ago

Great pub for pre match beers. Good Pompey crowd. Excellent service, very quick given how busy it was.

David Tinton

3 years ago

I only use this on football days as it's a very popular meeting place for local Portsmouth fans. Great beer, friendly efficient staff and always very busy

Natalie Kimber

6 years ago

A little gem of a pub that I'm thrilled to have found! Despite living around the corner for nearly two years I had never really ventured into the Nell. It was recommended to me by a friend and I thought I would give it a go. So glad I listened! Amy the landlady is lovely and so welcoming, all the staff and the locals are warm and friendly and the pub has a strangely modern feel to it whilst remaining traditional. Great range of drinks at very good prices and even my dog is welcome! They have made a loyal customer of me in just three visits. I would much rather spend my money in there than in a chain pub or bar, and I will be encouraging all my friends to do the same. Looking forward to earning my title of "regular" customer!

Charline Gardner

10 years ago

What a gem of a find - exactly what Portsmouth is missing! Great staff, fantastic range of beer and cider at good prices and a superb open mic night. What more could you ask for? Such a good atmosphere, we shall certainly aim to be regulars.

Ruth Eades

10 years ago

When I found out The Nell was going to be taken over by the same guy that runs the Old House At Home I was excited for it. For years this pub had been neglected and I knew that soon it would be turned around. I visited on opening day on 20th May and a fair few of my friends came down to see the refurbished Southsea pub. We were all made to feel welcome, the place was spotless and there were so many drinks to choose from at really good prices. Looking forward to seeing the live music that's coming up. Definitely a good place to meet up with friends.

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Opening Times

Mon16:00 – 23:00
Tue16:00 – 23:00
Wed16:00 – 23:00
Thur16:00 – 23:00
Fri12:00 – 00:00
Sat12:00 – 00:00
Sun12:00 – 23:00

Open 12-3 Christmas Day.
Open 12-12 on Bank Holidays

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A great selection of beers, ales and spirits.

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