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Jolly Taxpayer, Portsmouth

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2 Eastbourne Road, Baffins, Portsmouth, PO3 6LN (View on Google Map)
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  • Historic Interior

An A E Cogswell designed pub dating from 1914, the Jolly Taxpayer reopened in 1929 following extensive alterations by architect J Walmisley. Hidden away in a residential area and therefore making it one of Portsmouth's least-known pubs, this former Brickwood's house is very much a locals' local. Now a genuine free house, the pub still retains its original public bar and smaller lounge, both of which are wood panelled throughout. Remarkably, the pub's original 'bottle and jug' off-sales counter is still intact, complete with separate entrance, where people young and old still pop in for drinks, tobacco and even sweets! The large public bar is carpeted and traditionally furnished and contains no less than three dart boards - one of the front of house and two to the rear, where a pool table can also be found. Two large brick open fires face one another from either ends of the room. A large television is mounted on the chimney breast at the front of the bar, on which Sky Sports events are shown. The walls are decorated with autographed, framed, football shirts. The comfortable lounge bar is accessed via a separate entrance and is pleasantly furnished with a mixture of banquettes, traditional tables and chairs and bar stools. A piano can also be found here. A beer garden is located at the rear of the pub.

Information for this venue is provided by the Portsmouth & South East Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Portsmouth City Council
Last updated
17/11/2024
Last surveyed
29/04/2016
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
POR/00201
Asset of Community Value

Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

Two rooms of this former five-room 1928 pub survive, plus a still-functioning off-sales department.  Interwar fittings include panelling, counters, back fittings, and fireplaces.

This fine community local was built in 1928 for Brickwoods brewery in a rather quirky sub-Arts andf Crafts style. It has an interior has considerable integrity, retaining two (was five) rooms plus a first-class example of an off-sales which, amazingly in the 21st century, is still functioning. The public bar was originally divided into three: see the three outside doors. It still has its original panelling, counter, back fittings, and a pair of red-brick fireplaces. Round the corner and facing the off-sales hatch is a set of drawers for cash etc in the back fitting. The lounge is panelled too, with the wood said to be Hungarian oak (Portsmouth News, 13 March 1980). The canopies over the servery are perhaps interwar work but might be from the 1960s. Should you be ticking unusual pub names, you’ll need to visit the Ming Arcade in downtown Singapore for the world’s other Jolly Taxpayer pub.

General information about historic pub interiors

Two rooms of this former five-room 1928 pub survive, plus a still-functioning off-sales department.  Interwar fittings include panelling, counters, back fittings, and fireplaces.Built 1928 by William Lane for Brickwoods and retains two (was five) rooms and a splendid panelled off-sales with hatch to the bar which is still in use by local residents. The lounge on the left retains its original bar counter, bar back with drawers, and square wood panelled walls of Hungarian oak (Portsmouth News 13/3/80). It was original two very small rooms but the wall was removed many years ago. The public bar retains its original counter and bar back but the canopies over both bars are modern additions. There is more square panelling throughout the room and two original brick fireplaces. Up to c.1960 this was divided into three small rooms by panelled and part glazed partition walls which is confirmed by the three sets of doors into the bar.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
3:00pm - 11:30pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:30pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:30pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 11:30pm
Friday
3:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:30pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly at Jolly Taxpayer, Portsmouth.

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

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Jolly Taxpayer, Portsmouth.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Pool and Darts
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (390m)
Stagecoach: 14
No evening service

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