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As the nights get darker and the weather turns colder, going to a cosy pub with a real fire can be a great way to stay warm and enjoy Portsmouth’s fantastic hospitality offerings.
Here are some of the toastiest pubs in the city and the surrounding areas with roaring log burning fires to cosy up in this autumn.
5. The Druid's Arms, Fratton
The Druid's Arms on Binsteed Road, Fratton has a "cozy open-fire setting perfect for winter evenings", according to Wanderlog | Google Streetview Photo: Google Streetview
6. The Admiral Drake, North End
The Admiral Drake in North End dates back to 1936, and has a cosy open log fire that is lit in the winter Photo: Habibur Rahman
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7. The Dolphin Pub, Old Portsmouth
The Dolphin Pub in Old Portsmouth was first licensed as a pub in 1716, and is thought to have been a favourite of Admiral Lord Nelson. It has a roaring fireplace that is lit in winter. | National World - Local TV Photo: National World
8. The Trafalgar Arms, Fratton
The Trafalgar Arms in Fratton has a raised fireplace "enhancing the cosy and authentic atmosphere that the pub is known for," according to Stonegate | Google Photo: Google Streetview