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Festing Hotel, Portsmouth

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Cask Ale
Opens at 11:00am
Real ale discount scheme
Operator: Meet & Eat (Greene King)
1A Festing Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 0NG (View on Google Map)
(023) 9282 5560
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This large Victorian corner house was constructed for the Brickwood's Brewery and designed by one of the area's most celebrated pub architects, A H Bone. It originally operated as an hotel and was once a stones-throw from the long-gone East Southsea railway station. An ornate Brickwood's canopy can still be found above the main entrance. It has retained the same name throughout its long life, though now consists of a single large bar area. The spacious, curved bar room is divided into three main areas, though still retains two separate bar counters, situated back-to-back. Furnishings are a mix of traditional tables and chairs, high tables, upholstered armchairs and banquette seating. The walls in the former lounge bar area are half-panelled and the original fireplace is a point of focus. A raised deck in the former public bar area is now home to a pool table. Sky Sports is shown. A patio garden can be found at the rear of the pub.

Information for this venue is provided by the Portsmouth & South East Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Portsmouth City Council
Last updated
Last surveyed
07/07/2017
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
POR/00318
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Festing Hotel, Portsmouth.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Festing Hotel, Portsmouth.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Morland - Old Speckled Hen TasteMatch Prediction

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Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen

This beer is served regularly at Festing Hotel, Portsmouth.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - London Glory TasteMatch Prediction

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Greene King - London Glory
Greene King - London Glory Session Bitter • 4%
Greene King - London Glory
Greene King - London Glory

This beer is served regularly at Festing Hotel, Portsmouth.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Greene King (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off all Real Ales
Transport
Close to bus routes (85m)
First Hampshire: 1, 2
Service 1 stops in Festing Road. Service 2 in Albert Road
Closest station (1460m)
Fratton

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