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Lawrence Arms, Portsmouth

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Opens at 4:00pm
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
29/05/2025
Last surveyed
28/05/2025
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 4 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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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 4 times.
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Lawrence Arms, Portsmouth.

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

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
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Meat raffle, quiz & bar billiards tournament
Games Games
Bar billiards, board games
Newspapers Newspapers
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Up to 6
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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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