Jameson Arms, Portsmouth

Built in 1934 for the Mew & Co Brewery, this small Cogswell-designed house replaced an earlier pub on the same site. Originally a two bar tavern, the Jameson has since been knocked through into one larger bar room, as was the fate of many pubs at the hands of the big brewers during the 1980s and '90s. The pub attracts an almost exclusively local clientele. The interior is fully carpeted and traditionally furnished. The walls are half panelled and are home to a large collection of photos depicting the Jameson's regular customers. A jukebox is located opposite the bar counter and a gaming machine is available. Pool and darts is played and there is a large collection of trophies on display. Discos are held regularly at weekends.