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Lawrence Arms, Portsmouth

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63 Lawrence Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 1NU (View on Google Map)
07522 495032
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Dating back to 1887 this street-corner pub's exterior retains some traditional tiles and lanterns. The L-shaped bar faces a large lounge area. Very much a friendly community pub, there are weekly meat raffles and quizzes and other events (see the pub's Facebook page for details). The bar features one regular beer and a rotating selection of five guests plus a bottle shop. There is also a good cider selection with up to 20 boxed for their cider festivals. Food includes toasted sandwiches and Sunday roasts (check Facebook page for details & booking). BranchCcider Pub of the Year 2024

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
21/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate (formerly Ei Group)
Pub ID
POR/00333
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
Sunday
11:45am - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 11 times
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 11 times. at Lawrence Arms, Portsmouth.

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

Oakham - Citra TasteMatch Prediction

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Oakham - Citra
Oakham - Citra Session Golden Ale • 4.2% Spotted 5 times
Oakham - Citra
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Oakham - Citra

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Lawrence Arms, Portsmouth.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Bowman - Hop Hearted TasteMatch Prediction

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Bowman - Hop Hearted
Bowman - Hop Hearted Premium Pale Ale • 4.8%
Bowman - Hop Hearted
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Bowman - Hop Hearted

This beer is served regularly at Lawrence Arms, Portsmouth.

ABV 4.8%
Cask
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Tatton (varies) , Vibrant Forest (varies)

The venue's range of changing beers regularly includes the following rare beer styles: Mild, Porter, Stout. One of these styles often available

Source: National

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Patio
Family Friendly Family Friendly
No under 14s after 6pm
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
One step at front door. No accessible W.C.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Meat raffle & quiz
Games Games
Bar billiards, board games
Newspapers Newspapers
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Up to 6
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (230m)
Stagecoach: 18, 25
Closest station (1010m)
Fratton

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