We decided to look back through The News archives to see if we could find some of the old drinking establishments that are sadly no longer part of the city.
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Hopefully this gallery might be able to spark some fond memories of good times from down the years. Have a look through all 40 and let us know how many you can remember!
9. The Beresford
Originally known as the Dairyman’s Arms in the 1800s, this boozer in Twyford Avenue in Stamshaw. However the end came in October 2010 when plans to convert it into homes were approved Photo: JPIMedia
10. The Black Prince
In Middle Street, Southsea, this pub was built in 1968. During its lifetime it also operated under the names of Churchill’s and Jimmy’z. It closed in 1999 and was demolished following an arson attack. Photo: JPIMedia
11. The Avenue Hotel
Located on Twyford Avenue in Stamshaw, this was another one of A E Cogswell's boozers. Designed for the Pike Spicer brewery it offered bed and breakfast until its closure in early 2012. It has since been turned into apartments. Photo: JPIMedia
12. The Brewers Arms
This pub in Milton Road was built to replace an earlier pub of the same name. It traded until late 2016, when it was closed as customers dried up. It was demolished and flats are now in its place Photo: Ian Hargreaves