We asked our readers what their favourite pubs are in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas – and we received a lot of responses. From The British Queen to The Froddington Arms and The Raven, there is a whole list of fantastic places to visit.
Here are 13 brilliant pubs to visit before a Pompey game:
![Here are some of the best pubs to visit before a football game, according to our readers.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjJlNGVkNWI4LTZlYWUtNDk3My05NDk4LWVjODI4ZjNlZDJlZjoyZDQ3ZTMwNi0yNjVhLTRkNTctODRiOC03YTQzZDU3NThhOGY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Best pubs in Portsmouth
Here are some of the best pubs to visit before a football game, according to our readers. Photo: Google
![The Eastney Tavern is a brilliant place to visit before a Pompey match.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjk2NDQxN2RlLWM2ZDItNGQ2Zi1iM2M0LTcxNzFiZDk3NmE4MzpmNTRlZGRkNi1jMDI0LTQ5ZmYtOGYxMS02MDkxNDlkM2QzMWU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. The Eastney Tavern - Southsea
The Eastney Tavern is a brilliant place to visit before a Pompey match. Photo: Google Maps
![This Victorian pub, can be found in Francis Avenue in Southsea and it was refurbished in the 1990's.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjYwNWYxYmQ0LWFjMWQtNDgwZC1iZWZmLWZjNjRiYzczNjlmYzo1YTEzYzMwYS02OTlhLTQzOTktYjVmNy0xNWJmZTc3ZTY5OTM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. The Northcote Hotel, Southsea
This Victorian pub, can be found in Francis Avenue in Southsea and it was refurbished in the 1990's. Photo: Steve Reid
![The Ship Anson is a lovely place to have a drink before an exciting match. Pictured: Landlords Maria and Keith Newby (170223-9718)](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjcwZjYyNzhiLTA0MDAtNDIxOS05MWJhLThjZDY4ZDNlOTM3MjoxODEwYmZmYi03NzlhLTQwNjgtODAyMi02OTQ0YzY4ZWJjMGM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. The Ship Anson
The Ship Anson is a lovely place to have a drink before an exciting match. Pictured: Landlords Maria and Keith Newby (170223-9718) Photo: Sarah Standing