The Rose In June

You'll find this brilliant local on Milton Road in Baffins, where it's been quietly serving some of the best pub grub in this corner of Portsmouth. The sort of place where regulars nurse their pints at the bar while newcomers quickly realise they've stumbled onto something special. The kitchen here doesn't mess about – their Sunday roasts are properly excellent, with Yorkshire puddings that actually deserve the name and beef that's pink in the middle. Weekday evenings bring a steady crowd of locals who know good value when they see it, and the staff have that rare knack of making everyone feel welcome without being overly matey. It's the kind of pub that reminds you why the British boozer, when done right, beats trendy gastropubs every time.