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 having closed down over the years.
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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.
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Hopefully this gallery might be able to spark some fond memories of good times from down the years!
5. The Beresford
Originally known as the Dairyman’s Arms in the 1800s, this boozer in Twyford Avenue in Stamshaw. However its death kneel came in October 2010 when plans to convert it into homes was approved.
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6. The Black Prince
Located 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.
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7. The Black Dog
The Black Dog was a popular pub with a mock Tudor frontage. it was demolished in the early 1960s and another pub of the same name was built a few yards to the west of it. This building was demolished in 2002.
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8. 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.
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