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Hours
Sun
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Mon
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tue
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wed
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thu
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fri
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sat
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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3.5
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CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards
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A quirky traditional pub in Southsea, The Vaults is situated on the famous Albert Road and houses five bars on three different floors.
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards
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3.5
282 reviews
Excellent
94
Very good
58
Average
41
Poor
34
Terrible
55
DeepDownDirty
London39 contributions
Sep 2024 • friends
This is a brilliant location to get together with friends and family! There are so many different areas and you can section off one of them if you want to have a private function including the little outdoor terrace. The staff were very polite and helpful and I have been to a lot of other bars which could learn something from the manners of the staff here. Massive respect to them.
The only thing I would say as that we found the music to be very cheesy and not to the taste of anyone in our group and the venue got a little noisy at times with the post football crowd and then a table who were loudly and drunkenly singing along to the music but the venue is quite large so we managed to move ourselves to another more tucked away large table.
We ate pizza there and it was great quality pizza although with not a lot of topping so I wouldn't make a beeline to go there for the food. It was ok as a pre-drink stomach liner.
We were able to put the birthday cake we brought with us in the fridge in the kitchen which was great but when we came to cut the cake there were no plates or forks available because of a private function onsite which was a shame.
However plastic boxes were kindly provided for us to box up the leftovers.
It is unclear if it is possible to hire the venue in order to have a DJ there.
They do have a disabled toilet.
There is also craft beer available there.
The bottle of presecco we had there was drinkable enough.
I took the photos towards the back end of the evening when most people had gone.
This venue is apparently expensive for the local area.
Written August 31, 2024
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natters14
Portsmouth3302 contributions
Jun 2023 • solo
I visited here for the first time in years before popping opposite to see a show at the theatre.
It was confusing where to go in and order so I was waiting for a while at the wrong bar. Once I was at the right place, the service was quick and friendly. I had a nice, medium size Malbec. I was surprised at the prices, especially of the cocktails, having moved back from London they seemed more in keeping with prices from there, than here.
Would recommend a drink here particularly if you’re in the area for a show or dinner.
Written June 30, 2023
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Wine Vaults Southsea
Hi Nat,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and recommending us to others. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our pub, and we hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Ed Howell
Supervisor
The Vaults
Written July 2, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
bparkercars
Yateley1773 contributions
Sep 2023 • friends
Popped in quite late on a Saturday, fairly busy but there is a lot of space. Basically a wine bar so little ale choice for me, especially dark but great for the rest of our party. We enjoyed our visit,mostly due to the excellent staff.
Written September 4, 2023
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Wine Vaults Southsea
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy to hear that you and your party had a great time, and found our staff to be excellent. Unfortunately it's not the time of year for real ales, but as it gets colder you can expect us to have more on offer. We hope to see you again soon, and hopefully we can change that 4* to a 5*.
Kind Regards
Ed Howell
Supervisor
The Vaults
Written September 6, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
twigs_11
19 contributions
Nov 2024 • couples
Nice atmosphere with a cosy fire staff friendly good for a drink. But unfortunately we both tried the Sunday roast beef, which was tasty but for £22 a meal it was rather a let down, firstly it was missing the mashed squash amongst the vegetables which when we pointed it out the server went to find out then came back to inform us it had run out and we were given extra veg, we queried that as honestly on our plate we're 2 halves of carrot, a tablespoon if that of greens which consisted of few stalks. Cauliflower cheese came in a separate dish that was ok but extra veg I don't think so and if was case i dread to think what normal size portion is. We ate it as we were hungry but we won't be returning for food there far better roasts at other establishments and for less money. It wasn't good value, shame really.
Written November 3, 2024
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Sally503828
Fareham27 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
We hired the hall upstairs for my daughters 18th birthday, we also got them to do the food, our room came with a private bar and a bar man Luke he was great, helpful and went out his way to help.
The food was fantastic, had lots of compliments about how the food was so nice, Kev the head chef was extremely helpful with the choices and again very helpful.
Normally when you hire a hall you would have to clean up afterwards but they did this all for us and put all the decorations in one pile ready for us to collect the next day
You can connect your playlist to there speakers which is great.
If I was going to give any negative feed back I would only say the drinks were a tad expensive.
Overall my daughter, friends and family had a fantastic time and would highly recommend The Vaults for any type of function but also the food.
Thank you Luke, Kev and team for making our experience a great one 😊
Written August 13, 2023
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Wine Vaults Southsea
Hi Sally,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear that your daughter enjoyed her Birthday party here. We always strive to make those moments as special as possible, that's why we like to take all the responsibility and the stress of cleaning up afterwards. We really appreciated the positive feedback and hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Ed Howell
Supervisor
The Vaults
Written August 14, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Eloise d
United Kingdom1 contribution
Dec 2022 • none
My meal at The Vaults was not what I thought. I was off to the panto but we had to get lunch first so we went to The Vaults which was a mistake as the food took about 45 minutes and my mother's burger bun was soggy and stretchy and they had to take it back. I was supposed to have fish and chips but after about 20 minutes the waiter said it would take 30 minutes to defrost. So I had to get scampi. Finally, when my scampi came it was burned and my mushy peas, well I didn't even know what they looked like. I didn't have the best time and would not recommend it.
Written December 31, 2022
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James W
Good morning Eloise,
Apologies for the delay in getting back to you.
This level of food service and quality is not something we expect our guests to experience, and rest assured that we will be discussing these issues as we move forward.
We did have a number of supplier issues over the time between Christmas and New Years that led to a number of items being delivered in a frozen state, rather than fresh, which is what we normally expect.
That's to give you information, but not excuse the level of service you received on this day.
I will ensure to revisit our customer journey with each of our staff, to ensure this doesn't happen again in the future.
Kind regards,
James Wilson
General Manager
Written January 11, 2023
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Nicole T
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
Lovely food, we had pizza and klaudia was very polite and very helpful with the kids menu for our two young children which made the experience much more enjoyable. She also made sure our dog was hydrated and given a treat also! Would recommend.
Written September 2, 2023
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Wine Vaults Southsea
Good Afternoon,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy to hear that you had a great time, made even better by Klaudia. We always make sure that our guests get the treatment they deserve. Hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Ed Howell
Supervisor
The Vaults
Written September 6, 2023
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Holly Jude
9 contributions
Jan 2025 • family
We booked the Upper Vines, including the bar, for our engagement party. The space was immaculate and the staff were happy for us to decorate as we liked.
All the servers were attentive, professional and friendly. We had Amy in the bar with us for the whole evening and she was the perfect bartender. Bekka helped us with set up and was welcoming and supported us with all of our requests - we wanted for nothing.
We pre-order pizzas and they came promptly at the time we asked; they were hot and delicious with vegan and veggie option.
We had THE most wonderful evening, wonderful pub atmosphere with a touch of exclusivity. The perfect place for family and friends to gather.
Written January 26, 2025
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Henry K
Ower23 contributions
Sep 2022 • friends
This is probably the worse food experience I’ve had in a long while. We were a table of eight and I would expect standards to slip slightly as the restaurant was quite busy. I wasn’t ready for what they dished up.
The pizza was inedible as it had a funny smell. The chip shop platter was not very appetising and the chicken wings were the worst I’ve seen.
It could be it was the Chefs night off - I don’t know.
I’m certainly not a serial moaner
but I can’t let this one go with out comment.
Written September 24, 2022
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Dave
2 contributions
May 2024 • friends
Good night but the beer prices are totally off the chart. Standard, low quailty larger a bargin at £15 for two pints. Don't get me started on the price of Guinness. Unless your minted I would suggest going to many of the other pubs in the area that don't feel like they have to profiteer off their customs. Seems like Fullers is just picking numbers out the air to see what they can get away with.
Written May 7, 2024
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Philip H
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • none
I booked the function room at the Vaults for an evening social for about 40 or 50 people, pre-ordering pizzas for the occasion. Communication from the manager (James) was spot-on from the outset. On the evening everything went really well, with efficient, friendly staff and very good quality pizzas. There are some decent beers on offer too.
I’d have no hesitation in booking again and would certainly recommend the Vaults if you’re looking for a venue.
Phil
Written December 3, 2022
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patrick h
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • solo
Oh dear, where to start??? Arrived early and not busy. Couple opposite had eaten their roasts before the children's food arrived. They were offered free soft drinks.
I waited 35 minutes for my roast beef at £16.95. had to ask for cutlery, salt ,pepper and horseradish sauce Beef was dry and chewy and the cauliflower cheese, could have come from the fridge as it was that cold. I was offered a refund and was given £5.
Written August 28, 2022
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Maddy W
1 contribution
Sep 2023 • solo
I came here on a spur-of-the-moment adventure. Not only was I welcomed with such a lovely environment, but the staff members Amber and Harry heightened my experience. They were so welcoming and made the best drink I have had in a while. Amber recommended their deal for two espresso martinis for £14, and if you're a coffee lover (like me) I couldn't recommend it more. I recommend you go there; speak to Amber and Harry they are charming staff with fantastic customer service. I will be going back!
Written September 3, 2023
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Wine Vaults Southsea
Hi Maddy,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy to hear that you had a great time thanks to Harry and Amber, and the wonderful cocktails they made for you. We hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Ed Howell
Supervisor
The Vaults
Written September 6, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
PatioKev
Fareham146 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
So we have been to The Vaults many times over the years and as a Fullers Pub you expect a decent level of service.
We booked a table in advance for a family of 4 and checked in with staff when we got there. Our waitress then went off looking for a table and then came back to tell us there weren’t any available and we should find one ourselves if any became free.
So we stood there for about 10 minutes with nobody checking up on us before giving up and leaving.
The staff and management of this pub are an absolute disgrace and we were so disappointed especially as Fullers pubs usually have a good reputation.
Needless to say we won’t be back. Ever. One to definitely avoid. .
Written October 14, 2023
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Kyri
5 contributions
Sep 2023 • couples
I came here for cocktails and dinner with my partner and I had the most wonderful experience! Mya was so friendly and was very passionate about serving us, and props to the chefs for the fantastic meals they prepared! I’ll definitely be coming back soon.
Written September 28, 2023
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Wine Vaults Southsea
Hi Kyrestia,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are happy to hear that you had a great time here with us and loved your cocktails. We hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Ed Howell
Supervisor
The Vaults
Written October 3, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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