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The Old Customs House

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1,360 reviews

#65 of 486 Restaurants in Portsmouth

$$ - $$$, Bar, British, Pub

Vernon Buildings Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3TY, England

+44 23 9283 2333

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4.0 1,360 reviews

#65 of 486 Restaurants in Portsmouth

Certificate of Excellence2017 - 2019 Winner

RATINGS

Food

Service

Value

Atmosphere

Food and ambience

Special occasions, Scenic view, Large groups, Bar scene, Business meetings

... .. what more could you want - a sea view, an old pub, wonderful atmospher...... attentive depite our large party.Good food and great location with pleasant viewsWe visited as a large party but we're all served together which is not always...

Location and contact

Vernon Buildings Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3TY England

0.5 miles from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Website

+44 23 9283 2333

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One of Portsmouth’s original naval buildings, The Old Customs House is always ready to serve… So whether you fancy tucking into our quality cuisine or sampling any of our ales, wines, softs or spirits, we won’t let you down. Settle into one of our sofas and see just what we mean.

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks

CUISINES

Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub

FEATURES

Parking Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Private Dining, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Table Service

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stephen m

Cromer, United Kingdom

391137

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Wow!!! £21 2 gin and tonics

The old customs house in a good setting but what a rip off for food and drink prices. Yesterday i had 2 double gin and tonics at wetherspoons £9 Here at old customs £21 absolutely disgusting.More

Date of visit: June 2019

Thank stephen m

Thank you for your review. We pride ourselves on offering the highest quality products from our freshly prepared and freshly cooked food through to our premium drinks selection. We are also within a high quality shopping outlet where there are many other venues who also...More

Sarah H

Kidderminster, United Kingdom

2715

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Wonderful

We called in on Saturday night and had a fabulous meal. Staff friendly and very efficient. It was so good we went back the next day for Sunday lunch which was also excellent. Would very much recommend.

Date of visit: June 2019

Thank Sarah H

Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback following your visit. We are pleased you popped by for dinner on Saturday as well as lunch on Sunday. We do hope if you are in the area again you stop by for another visit.

E1446UFmartinh

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

815

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Sunday lunch

Been hear many times all ways lovely would recommend to anyone .Very friendly staff reasonably priced very clean .Can not wait till next time

Date of visit: June 2019

Thank E1446UFmartinh

Thank you for your wonderful review. We hope to see you back again soon.

mfkstf

Cockburn, Australia

9828

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Quick Drink

Popped in here on the 19 May and had a few drinks before catching our boat nice friendly staff and a good pint We sat outside and watched the world go buy as it was a Sunday Morning worse places to beMore

Date of visit: May 2019

Thank mfkstf

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are pleased you stopped by before departing for your boat trip. We are pleased you found the team to be friendly and welcoming, we will be sure to pass your comments to everyone. We hope to see you...More

CommanderBiro

Brighton, United Kingdom

354270

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

D day

Nice spot for a breakfast in great rooms, the service was friendly and attentive and the bacon bun was very tasty.More

Date of visit: June 2019

Thank CommanderBiro

Thank you for your fantastic review. Pleased you stopped by during D-Day and hopefully saw the team taking part with 1940s style dress and the pub decorated to suit. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so it’s great to see you enjoyed...More

holiday101991

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Sunset watching.

What a day spent down in the quays with my girlfriend, decided to go for a pub meal to end an eventful evening. We arrived to a very welcoming member of staff who showed us to a table. Ordered our meals and drinks after being...More

Date of visit: May 2019

Thank holiday101991

Thank you so much for your fantastic view. We will be sure to pass your comments to the team following your recent visit. Our steak & ale pie is the most popular pie we’ve had on our menu and pleased you think so too, as...More

Sam051975

Rushden, United Kingdom

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Just for drinks

Great atmosphere, we sat outside in the sun, great selection of special beers on offer too Nice decor and clean and tidy

Date of visit: May 2019

Thank Sam051975

Thank you for your great review. We are pleased you enjoyed what we have to offer. Do pop back again soon and hopefully we will have some new and exciting local beers and gins to offer too.

Janine C

Dibden Purlieu, United Kingdom

5832

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Boat trip to Portsmouth

We visited Portsmouth on Sunday via a boat, we went to the Custom House for an after lunch drink, it was pretty pricey but it was nice to sit outside and watch the world go byMore

Date of visit: May 2019

Thank Janine C

Thank you for your review. We are pleased you popped by The Old Customs House when you were in Gunwharf Quays recently. Sitting outside in the beautiful sunshine watching the world go by is perfect. We do also have our sun terrace out each weekend...More

Vegieplot

West Sussex, United Kingdom

31091

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Historic building

Awesome building and glad to see it is being utilised several hundred years after being built - beer festival on at the time of visit was was good. Would probably eat here if going back again

Date of visit: May 2019

Thank Vegieplot

HoptonRedjoe

Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom

109114

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Nice lunch

Stopped here for lunch with family, sat outside on the terrace as no seating inside for the large number of us. We had various bar snacks and was all very nice.

Date of visit: May 2019

Thank HoptonRedjoe

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Chloë S

Do they have BT Sport?

November 2, 2018|

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Dear Chloe, Thank you very much for your questions. I'm afraid we don't have BT Sport, sorry about that.

James 'Bond' F

Parking for long vehicle?

September 6, 2017|

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Parking at Gunwharf Quays is public and there is plenty of it (you can google for details) but it is expensive and is also chargeable in nearby streets.