The Pelham Arms is a friendly community pub at 78 Chichester Road, North End, Portsmouth (PO2 0AH), built in 1887 in 'brewer's Tudor' style and originally opened as a hotel by the Pike Spicer Brewery. It has a large lawned beer garden and patio, a function room, and a snug with pool, darts, big screens and a jukebox. Live music runs every Sunday — popular local bands and musicians — with a monthly open-mic night on the third Tuesday and live DJs/karaoke on the first Friday of the month. A weekly quiz (Mondays, 7.30pm), darts and a pool team round out a busy community-pub calendar. Family- and dog-friendly.
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The Pelham Arms is a friendly community pub at 78 Chichester Road, North End, Portsmouth (PO2 0AH), built in 1887 in 'brewer's Tudor' style and originally opened as a hotel by the Pike Spicer Brewery. It has a large lawned beer garden and patio, a function room, and a snug with pool, darts, big screens and a jukebox. Live music runs every Sunday — popular local bands and musicians — with a monthly open-mic night on the third Tuesday and live DJs/karaoke on the first Friday of the month. A weekly quiz (Mondays, 7.30pm), darts and a pool team round out a busy community-pub calendar. Family- and dog-friendly.
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PortsmouthGetting there
78 Chichester Rd,
Portsmouth PO2 0AH
Portsmouth PO2 0AH
The nearest station is Fratton (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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78 Chichester Rd, Portsmouth PO2 0AH
Address78 Chichester Rd
AreaPortsmouth
PostcodePO2 0AH
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The nearest station is Fratton (rail station), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Pelham Arms is in Portsmouth — use PO2 0AH for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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