Graham Arms, Portsmouth

Constructed in 1900 and designed by A E Cogswell, the Graham Arms was originally owned by the Gibb's Brewery and eventually became part of the huge Whitbread estate as a consequence of that company's buy-out of Portsmouth's Brickwood's Brewery in 1971. In 1991 the pub was sold to Wadworth of Devizes, and is now one of a very small number of pubs that the Wiltshire brewer still operates in Portsmouth. The Graham consists of a large, single U-shaped bar room with a central servery. To the left of the entrance the pub has the feel of a public bar, with a television (on which Sky Sports is shown), dart board and a jukebox. The right-hand area is more homely and features a fireplace with an attractive, decorative surround. There is a collection of model galleons displayed on high shelves around the room. Ceramic bottles, tankards and old beer bottles are also on show - with some interesting examples from Whitbread and Greene King included. A lawned beer garden can be found to the rear of the house. The pub is approximately ten minutes' walk to Portsmouth FC, so is always busy on match days. Summer barbecues, discos and regular quiz nights are held. Sunday roast dinners are served.