The Ship & Castle

You'll find this tucked away on Rudmore Square in Copnor, looking every inch the neighbourhood local it's meant to be. The kind of place where regulars prop up the bar discussing Pompey's latest fortunes while newcomers quickly realise they've stumbled onto something decent. The real draw here is that they take their pub grub seriously without any pretentious nonsense. Their Sunday roast has earned proper respect around these parts, and the fact they stay open 24 hours on Sundays suggests they know exactly what their punters want. The beer selection runs to proper ales alongside the usual suspects, and the atmosphere strikes that sweet spot between welcoming and lived-in that so many places try and fail to achieve.