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King Street Tavern, Portsmouth

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70 King Street, Portsmouth, PO5 4EH (Directions)
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This lovely, Grade II listed Victorian street corner tavern is a perfect example of traditional pub architecture. Known as the Diamond for 150 years, the ornate frontage is courtesy of Portsmouth pub architect A E Cogswell, who was commissioned in the late 1880s by Brickwood's Brewery. In 2006 the pub was renamed the King Street Tavern by present owner Wadworth. The walls are wood panelled and the bar is softly lit. The walls are now decorated with images of Americana and portraits of US musicians from the world of blues and rock & roll. Furnishings are a mixture of traditional tables and chairs, plus upholstered bar stools and high tables. Up to eight cask ales are sold - six of which come from the Wadworth range, plus two guests from independent breweries, sourced nationally. A selection of 'craft' keg beers is dispensed from taps on the wall behind the bar. Live jazz is performed at 14:00 on Sundays. A patio garden stands on the south side of the pub. Only card payments accepted.

Information for this venue is provided by the Portsmouth & South East Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
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Premises Comment
Operator
Local Authority
Portsmouth City Council
Last updated
21/05/2024
Last surveyed
02/04/2022
Pub ID
POR/00330
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Opening
Food
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
16:00-23:00
16:00-21:00
Wednesday
16:00-23:00
16:00-21:00
Thursday
16:00-23:00
16:00-21:00
Friday
16:00-Midnight
16:00-21:00
Saturday
Noon-Midnight
Noon-22:00
Sunday
Noon-21:00
Noon-19:00
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Not Mon-Fri
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Not Mon or Sun
Garden Garden
Patio
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Transport
Close to bus routes (305m)
First Hampshire: 3
Nearby Station (960m)
Portsmouth & Southsea
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