The No.1 Guinness bar on the South Coast
Shenanigans is the only Irish bar in Portsmouth, delivering the best breakfast and finest Guinness around.
At Shenanigans you are guaranteed a warm welcome in a safe, friendly atmosphere where you can not only have a great breakfast, you can chill out with a beer or two. For the none drinkers we serve fantastic coffee, Yorkshire tea or a variety of soft drinks, we also provide alcohol free lager (Heineken). We are also proud to be the home of rugby, we live and breathe it, league or union! If its on, we will be showing it!
From Irish to Scottish, Boxty’s to Farls, we’re famous for our breakfasts and traditional Irish grub. Cooked to order and locally sourced from the award winning “Buckwells” butchers, literally across the road. The big boy “Celt” breakfast is a bit special and NOT for the weak. Veggie/gluten free options are also available.
Shenanigans has live music every second Thursday, where our popular “TRAD” sessions take place, not to mention our resident musicians (Shenanigans) plays a mix of Irish and contemporary folk music while you sup a few beers and unwind. Foot tapping is compulsory. Our resident Whiskey expert “Roy” teaches everything whiskey at our popular events throughout the year.
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Update: Sorry to report, but this fantastic pub is now permanently closed. Shenanigans serve the best pint of Guinness in Portsmouth. They also serve a great breakfast. The pub is a bit small but that adds to the atmosphere, especially when rugby is being shown. A good range of lager and wine is also available. Service is second to none. Highly recommended.
The breakfast here is amazing, different options and lovely quality meat. We tried the Scottish and Irish, both tasted good and the square sausage was a nice change. Highly recommend, will be returning.
A wonderful place to have your dinner with both family and friends. Don't forget to book your Wednesday special ribs, all you can eat. Enjoy!!
I have visited a handful of times and thought i'd write a review. Love their breakfasts! Lorn sausage and white pudding were new to me. Menu caters for all appetites. Good selection of alcohol. I tried my first Baby Guinness here on St Patrick's day, which I really enjoyed! Followed by a pint! Hurry The Jug are a traditional Irish band and i've been lucky to have caught them a couple of times - being a musician myself I really appreciate hearing great live music and even moreso with HTJ as my grandparents were Irish and our Nana used to play this kind of music all of the time. Friendly service and will no doubt be back. I believe they have a pie menu 👀
Always on the lookout for a good Irish Pub. Small but well formed, this is a popular watering hole in central Southsea - easy to see why. Not too busy in the early evening, but just wait until later! Adequate seating for the size. Friendly staff.
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Opening Times
| Mon | 15:00 – 22:30 |
| Tue | 09:00 – 22:30 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 22:30 |
| Thur | 09:00 – 22:30 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 23:00 |
| Sat | 09:30 – 23:00 |
| Sun | 10:00 – 16:00 |
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Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 