Here we look back at 20 images of pubs and the people of yesteryear who could be found in them including The Alma Tavern, The Castle Tavern, The Navy Tavern, The Cumberland Tavern, The Nelson Tavern, The Nine Elms Tavern and The Still Tavern which is now known as the Still & West.
5. Historic pubs in Portsmouth
Half Moon Street in the past, The Navy Tavern to the left. Photo: The News archive
6. Historic pubs in Portsmouth
The Nine Elms Tavern, where Guildhall Walk is now, Portsmouth in pre-1906 Photo: The News archive
7. Historic pubs in Portsmouth
Hilda, Grace and Olive McInnes in a doorway of the Cumberland Tavern, Eastney, in 1956. Photo: The News archive
8. Historic pubs in Portsmouth
The Still & West Country House in Bath Square, Old Portsmouth. Dating from about 1733, this popular pub at the mouth of the harbour was originally known at The Still Tavern. In the early 1900s a busy daily fish market was held immediately in front of the building - hence the 4am opening time.
Picture: submitted Photo: The News archive