Drift Bar, Portsmouth

This cosmopolitan, modern cafe style bar is popular with all variety of customers, that tends to change depending on the time of day. The long, narrow interior has plenty of exposed brick and there is bench seating running along the length of the right-hand wall. On the opposite side of the room is a collection of small tables and chairs, some of which have vinyl coverings on which world maps are printed. Flat-panel televisions are mounted on the walls and show Sky News or sporting events. The bar counter is constructed from heavy timers reminiscent of railway sleepers. A display of old radios is sat above the suspended ceiling to the left. A large clock in the style of a pendant watch can be seen at the far end of the room. Piped music is played throughout the daytime - this being increased in volume later in the evenings. Sheltered pavement seating is provided beneath an awning. A second, smaller bar can be found on the first floor and is open on selected evenings - used to host DJ sets and may be hired for private events.