But many of them have gone under change through the years.
From a new lick of paint and renovations to even more dramatic moves such as changing names.
We have pulled together a list of some of the pubs in Portsmouth which have undergone name changes over the years.
You can see them all in our gallery below.
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5. The Southsea Village, Southsea
This pub can be found in Palmerston Road. It is part of the Urban Village Pubs chain - same as Guildhall Village. It used to be called Owens. Picture: Sarah Standing (071220-9735) Photo: Sarah Standing
6. Scarlet Tap, Southsea
The Scarlet Tap is in Palmerston Road, Southsea. It used to be the Slug and Lettuce before being rebranded. Photo: Sarah Standing
7. The Greenwich Brewpub, Southsea
This pub can be found in Osbourne Road, Southsea. It used to be the Belle Isle. Photo: Google Street View
8. The Liquorist
The Liquorist can be found in Gunwharf Quays. It used to be Bar 38. Picture : Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman