Pubs:
There are 4 main drinking areas in Portsmouth.
Guildhall Walk: In the middle of the City Centre a two minute walk from Portsmouth and Southsea train Station. Guilhall walk is the main nightlife in Portsmouth and comprises one street of boozers. Walkabout,two Whetherspoons, Yates, Route 66 Nightclub and numerous other establishments. There is also a Stanley Casino for anyone interested.
Gunwharf: Again a two minute walk from Portsmouth Harbour station. Gunwharf is a bit more upper-class than Guilhall and thus a little more expensive. It has a lot of outlet shopping and is right on the waterfront. There are lots of bars and restraunts. Tiger Tiger is located here and is a good night out as is Bar 38, Slug and Lettuce, Bar Risa etc. If it is sunny then this is the place to be. There is a Grosvener casino here also.
Albert Road: Closest drinking area to Fratton Park. A street full of pubs for the student fraternity. Notable names are the Goose and VA, (cheap beer and food, only 2.00 for a pint in there). Little Johnny Russels (live entertainment) and the One Eyed Dog. This is also the place to get a curry or a chinese and most of them are good though my personal favourite is the Goa.
Palmerston/Osborne Road: Not quite as big as the others but a good few pubs in these two streets none the less. Kingsleys, Hong Kong Charlies Vodka Bar, Owens and Chicago Rock are all worth visiting. Once again there are numerous Indian/Chinese/any type of food you desire in Osborne road. Again there is a Grosvenor Casino down Osborne Road.
Titty Bar: Elegance, in Granada Road Southsea. for anyone that wants to go!
Travel: Portsmouth is practically an Island and the traffic is a nightmare especially when the footie is on. Closest train station to the ground is Fratton.� For the city centre it is Portsmouth and Southsea and for Gunwharf and the Gosport Fery it is Portsmouth Harbour. The train leaves London every half hour and takes around one hour forty minutes. Make sure that you get the fast train as there is a slow train that stops at every stop. The bus service is pretty good and the majority of the buses will take you to the vicinity of Fratton Park. For taxis use Aqua cars a private hire firm , Tel:02392654321 as they are a lot cheaper than flagging a metered cab.
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