You don't go to the Press Room for the food . . . You go there for the local entertainment . . . this is the venue for great local bands to perform. They have a large following so "room at the bar" may be crowded but that's okay since it's part of the scene. A must visit while in... More

good for music, quick bite..a bit too crowded and closed in for my tastes though.. More

This is like an old London Pub. Nice atmosphere, bar menu includes chilli, fish and chips, burgers, etc. Beer on draft, and then upstairs...great band music, lively bar and food service. Not gourmet, but good pub grub. More

Irish nachos! Fabulous music! Great staff! Authentic building.....there's a ton of reasons why The Press Room has been around forever. May it shine on. More

Just straight forward pub food in a cool spot. Often has great jazz More

Live music every night and Saturday jazz lunch. Awesome pub food - much better than you would expect from a place like this. Great atmosphere - lots of original woodwork and gorgeous bar. Staff is incredibly friendly. They get to know what you like to drink and deliver it as soon as you come in (even if you only stop... More

A local bar with a local flair. Great entertainment and always a good crowd. More

Well-kept small garden, next to Strawberry Banke. Many of the plants are identified for information. More

We stopped into the Press Room Bar for drinks during our stay in Portsmouth. They had live music which was entertaining. The atmosphere was nice. We ordered mixed drinks which were not really strong. They seem to be more of a beer drinking place, which is fine but we were not in the mood for beer that night! Waitstaff was... More