The Portsbridge

Head up to Cosham and you'll find The Portsbridge doing exactly what a neighbourhood pub should do—existing without trying too hard. It's the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar and families don't feel like they're intruding on anyone's territory. You're getting Greene King's reliable formula here: straightforward food that won't disappoint (think proper fish and chips, Sunday roasts), reasonable prices, and enough space that you won't be elbow-to-elbow with strangers unless it's match day. The crowd's mixed enough that whether you're after a quick pint or settling in for a few hours, nobody's going to judge you for it.