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Old Customs House, Portsmouth

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Opens at 10:00am
Operator: Fuller's
Vernon Building, Gunwharf Quays, Gunwharf, Portsmouth, PO1 3TY (View on Google Map)
(023) 9283 2333
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Proclaiming itself the only traditional pub in the Gunwharf Quays retail complex this Grade II-listed building retains the layout of the former naval offices of HMS Vernon. There is a heated rear patio area and seating at the front which is ideal for people watching during the summer. The pub is open all day for food, including breakfast, and a number of the food dishes include local ales in their recipes.

Historic Interest

Formerly HMS Vernon Building 58, it was originally the storekeeper's office until 1923, when it became the administrative block. It is the only original building from HMS Vernon, having survived the Gunwharf Quays redevelopment.

Information for this venue is provided by the Portsmouth & South East Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Portsmouth City Council
Last updated
06/03/2025
Last surveyed
04/03/2025
Leasehold owner
Fuller Smith & Turner
Freehold owner
Landsec Ltd.
Pub ID
POR/00234
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
10:00am - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 9:30pm
Saturday
10:00am - 9:30pm
Sunday
10:00am - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Gales - HSB TasteMatch Prediction

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Gales - HSB
Gales - HSB Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted 3 times.
Gales - HSB
Gales - HSB

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Old Customs House, Portsmouth.

ABV 4.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted 3 times.
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Old Customs House, Portsmouth.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Dark Star (varies) , Fuller's (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Front & reat patios
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Pub only, not restaurant
Events Events
occasional brewery tap takeovers
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Some Bank Holidays
Transport
Close to bus routes (340m)
First Hampshire: 3; Stagecoach: 23, 25, 700
Also any to The Hard Interchange (570m)
Nearby Station (570m)
Portsmouth Harbour

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