Real ales, friendly faces, weekly live acoustic music, and authentic historic character from the 19th century.
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Free entry to all regular sessions. Join our warm community atmosphere.
An intimate afternoon session featuring live vocal performances from our landlady, Helene, alongside occasional guest musicians. Grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy a warm community atmosphere as classic tunes come to life in the lounge bar.
Weekly rehearsal group gathering in the lounge bar for practice. High-energy strum-along covering classic pop, rock, and traditional tunes.
A monthly pub quiz bringing locals together for general knowledge, laughs, and friendly competition in the lounge bar.
An intimate, curated living-room style acoustic session. Unplugged singer-songwriters, folk musicians, and acoustic duos performing at conversational volume in our cozy Victorian lounge. Free admission.
A monthly gathering showcasing local blues talent, traditional roots, and rhythm in a relaxed afternoon session.
Showcasing popular Portsmouth soloists, acoustic trios, and traditional acts live in the lounge bar.
We are launching a new monthly community book club in the lounge bar! Settle in with a pint or hot drink for relaxed discussions on selected local literature, classics, and modern fiction. Keep an eye on our social pages for startup details.
Carefully kept cask ales, traditional ciders, premium spirits, and honest bar snacks.
Our resident pub dog Parsley is always on hand to greet friendly visitors. We welcome well-behaved dogs on leads and keep complimentary water bowls and dog biscuits stocked at the bar. 🐾
The Auckland Arms stands as a rare surviving jewel of Portsmouth’s 19th-century brewing architecture. Built for Long’s Brewery, the pub retains its striking original glazed tile façade, carved mahogany woodwork, and historic two-room layout that has welcomed generations of Southsea locals for well over a century.
Netley Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3NB
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 14:00 – 22:00 |
| Tuesday – Wednesday | 14:00 – 21:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00 – 23:00 |
| Friday – Saturday | 12:00 – 23:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 20:00 |
Located on Netley Road in Southsea (PO5 3NB). Street parking is available nearby. Easily accessible by local bus routes and walking distance from Palmerston Road.
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