Coach & Horses

You'll find this classic Greene King boozer doing exactly what it says on the tin along London Road in Hilsea. It's the sort of dependable local where you can rock up any day of the week knowing you'll get a decent pint of IPA and a Sunday roast that won't disappoint your nan. The food menu covers all the pub classics without trying to be clever about it – think proper fish and chips, hearty pies, and burgers that actually fill you up. The crowd's a proper mix of Hilsea regulars, families doing the weekend lunch thing, and Portsmouth supporters grabbing a quick one before matches. Nothing fancy, nothing pretentious – just solid pub fundamentals executed well enough to keep 1,500+ punters coming back for more.