The First Post, Portsmouth
Closed · opens 08:00

Pub · Portsmouth

The First Post

42 High Street, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Late NightCraft BeerFood ServedSports PubCocktailsWifiReal AleOutside Area

About

The First Post is a J D Wetherspoon pub offering a wide selection of real ales, craft beers, and cocktails, alongside food, live sports on big screens, and an outdoor seating area.

Regulars and our editors tag it for late night, craft beer, food served, sports pub, cocktails, wifi, real ale and outside area.

Doors open from 08:00 at the earliest in the week, and the latest it serves is 00:00. 1 other pub on PubCrawl sits within a 8 minute walk, so it is easy to build a crawl around.

Getting there

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Opening hours

Local time at the venue. Bank holidays and big fixtures can change these.

Good for

What The First Post is known for. Only things we can confirm are listed — a blank is not a no.

Sports on TV
Yes
Food served
Yes
Craft beer
Yes
Real ale
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Open late
Yes

Common questions

Answered from what The First Post and PubCrawl members have told us.

What time does The First Post close?

The First Post is open Mon–Thu 08:00–23:00; Fri–Sat 08:00–00:00; Sunday 08:00–23:00. Hours can change over bank holidays and big fixtures, so check before a late start.

Where is The First Post?

The First Post is a pub at 42 High Street, Portsmouth, United Kingdom. 1 other pub listed on PubCrawl is within a short walk.

What pubs are near The First Post?

The Portsbridge is all within a short walk, and each has a page on PubCrawl with hours and reviews.

Does The First Post serve food?

Yes — The First Post is listed as serving food. Kitchen hours are normally shorter than bar hours.

Does The First Post show live sport?

Yes — The First Post is listed as showing sport on TV. On a big fixture it fills up long before kick-off, which is worth planning around if it is a stop on your crawl.

Can you book a table at The First Post?

Bookings are handled by the pub, not through PubCrawl. Call +44 2392 210331 to ask about tables or a space for a group.

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