We all love a good pub and while supporting your local is important, sometimes its nice to have a change of scenery. The News has looked at some fantastic activities and places to visit locally. Whether looking for something to do on your own or a new place to socialise with friends and family, Portsmouth and the surrounding area will have an option for you.
Here are 16 options of things to do instead of going to the pub.
![If you are in the mood for a bit of friendly competition, why not head down to Gunwharf for a spot of bowling at Hollywood Bowl. Alongside the 26 lanes on offer they also have American style dining and further amusements.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmZhNDFhYTQ5LTQ3OGItNDdiNy1iZTc2LWM0N2QzNTg1MmNjMzpiZGQwMTFhNS05NjBiLTQwYTEtYjcwZS1hZDM2ZjUwYzAwYzk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Bowling
If you are in the mood for a bit of friendly competition, why not head down to Gunwharf for a spot of bowling at Hollywood Bowl. Alongside the 26 lanes on offer they also have American style dining and further amusements. Photo: Hollywood Bowl
![Time to test your friends and families trivia, strategies and gamesmanship at the Dice Board Game Lounge in Albert Road, where there is a huge range of games to take on.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjkyNjMwY2I1LTEwOGYtNGViOS1iZWE1LWRhYjg1ZDYzZmYwZToyMTkzNGM2Yi1mNzliLTRkZjAtOTA5ZS1kZGEzMzYzZDQ2NGE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Dice Board Game Lounge
Time to test your friends and families trivia, strategies and gamesmanship at the Dice Board Game Lounge in Albert Road, where there is a huge range of games to take on. Photo: Millie Salkeld
![If you are looking for something a bit more unusual to get involved with rather than sitting in the pub, then there are a number of escape rooms on offer around Portsmouth. One of which is Exciting Escapes on London Road.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmEwMzFmNzI4LWMwMjQtNDRiZi05MDMwLWYzYmMxNjZlYWVmZDoyOWU5N2M1NS01N2FlLTQyYzItYmE0Ny05NjA2NTVkMzgyMjc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Escape Room
If you are looking for something a bit more unusual to get involved with rather than sitting in the pub, then there are a number of escape rooms on offer around Portsmouth. One of which is Exciting Escapes on London Road. Photo: Exciting Escapes
![Get immersed in the latest blockbusters at the cinema. Vue cinema in Gunwharf has 14 screens all with reclining seating.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQ2ZDg2NzBkLWM1ODAtNGNlMS05MWE4LTY0YzBlOTYwNWZhNDpkNWI3MzMxNC05YzI0LTQ5NWMtYjkzYy1mMjI1YzAzYWYyMDY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Cinema
Get immersed in the latest blockbusters at the cinema. Vue cinema in Gunwharf has 14 screens all with reclining seating. Photo: -