Lord FitzClarence

Head down Osborne Road towards the seafront and you'll find yourself in one of Southsea's more welcoming watering holes. The Lord FitzClarence feels like the kind of place where locals actually drink — no trying too hard, no Instagram theatre, just good beer, honest food, and people who know what they're doing behind the bar. It's the sort of pub that gets busy without feeling chaotic, where you can have a proper chat or settle in with a pint and whatever's on. The Craft Union crew understand that a decent neighbourhood pub needs substance: they've got the drinks knowledge to back up their selection, and the kitchen takes things seriously enough that you'll want to eat, not just graze.