Rapscallions Southsea
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About Rapscallions Southsea
Rapscallions Southsea is a bar and restaurant on Osborne Road in Portsmouth that mixes lunch, brunch and cocktail service under one roof. Bottomless brunch runs on Saturdays, and the cocktail list is the focal point of the menu, with drinks served to the table rather than ordered at the bar. The food side stretches from lunch plates to options such as a gluten free lamb kebab, and the ground floor feeds into a separate upstairs seating area for groups. The space can be hired out for company get-togethers and is set up for birthday drinks, giving it room to handle both casual drop-ins and booked parties. Cocktails stay at the centre of the offer through the week, paired with the brunch and lunch menus that frame the rest of the service.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingUsually difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
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Menu & Prices
84 dishes · mains £4–55- Smoked Haddock And Salmon Kiev£19.00
- Treasures Cove£22.00
- Show Stopper£27.50
- Madame Chang Chicken Burger£18.00
- Ther She Blows£19.00
- Classic Beef£16.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, guava mai tai, lamb kebab and cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, guava mai tai, lamb kebab and cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch sits at the center of the experience, with several reviewers describing it as a returning highlight thanks to quick drink service and food that multiple diners call incredible or sensational. The cocktails draw steady praise, with one regular recommending the guava mai tai, and a few visitors also single out the lamb kebab as a standout gluten free option. The front of house team is repeatedly described as lovely, friendly, and attentive, and many point to the same bartender for warm, fast service. The one recurring concern comes from a reviewer who overheard a staff member offering free shots in exchange for five star feedback, which they found at odds with the otherwise attentive care they received, and they urge the owners to take notice. Otherwise, groups describe the venue as well priced and a reliable pick for birthday drinks and work get togethers, with most saying they would happily return.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch sits at the center of the experience, with several reviewers describing it as a returning highlight thanks to quick drink service and food that multiple diners call incredible or sensational. The cocktails draw steady praise, with one regular recommending the guava mai tai, and a few visitors also single out the lamb kebab as a standout gluten free option. The front of house team is repeatedly described as lovely, friendly, and attentive, and many point to the same bartender for warm, fast service. The one recurring concern comes from a reviewer who overheard a staff member offering free shots in exchange for five star feedback, which they found at odds with the otherwise attentive care they received, and they urge the owners to take notice. Otherwise, groups describe the venue as well priced and a reliable pick for birthday drinks and work get togethers, with most saying they would happily return.
Featured reviews
- alex HARRIS
“Great place for night out , excellent food , cheeky cocktails and good service , good value for money”
- Tom Bombadil
“Went for bottomless brunch on Saturday. We were sat upstairs and greeted by two female staff. I think they were El or Ells and Poppy, I cannot rate their service high enough. They were attentive to our table without making us feel bothered at anypoint. From start to finish we thoroughly enjoyed our time. What soured the visit for me was, as we left, overhearing a member of staff say she was the manager(beth) and offer free shots to a table in return for leaving 5* reviews. Its just depressing to see and hear someone who would rather offer bribes than outstanding service like the two girls upstairs. I hope the owners take notice of this and other people beware.”
- Joanne Hurcum
“A great afternoon was had by all for a works get together, staff were great & service, food & drink very good”
- Jordan Hartgill
“Been for a bottomless brunch here a few times and they always provide such an amazing experience. Drinks are quick to your table, food tastes incredible and staff always ensure you have the best time!✨”
- Charlie Adams
“Brunch was sensational! Great atmosphere, good cocktails 🥰”
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Food at bar
- Casual
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Free water refills
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Highlights· 6
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 1
- Usually difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Location
Bars near Rapscallions Southsea
- O'Neill's Southsea4.41,9290.5 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seatingWi-Fi
2 for 1 pizzas, chicken burger, karaoke night
- The Dolphin Pub & Kitchen4.31,3610.6 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
roast dinner, cauliflower cheese, cheeseburger
- 0.7 mi
shisha flavors, heated garden seating, BYOB policy
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapscallions SouthseaReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.81,277 | — | £20–50 | bottomless brunch, guava mai tai, lamb kebab |
| O'Neill's SouthseaReservations · Outdoor seating · Wi-Fi | 4.41,929 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | 2 for 1 pizzas, chicken burger, karaoke night |
| The Dolphin Pub & KitchenReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.31,361 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | roast dinner, cauliflower cheese, cheeseburger |
| Zen Garden Portsmouth & Shisha Lounge | 5.0299 | 0.7 mi | — | shisha flavors, heated garden seating, BYOB policy |
The 3 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
