The Eastney Tavern

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  Hugh Milbourn

  ·1 month ago

  “What a great place. Wood panelled traditional Pub. Great service, great beer and really good food. Good value too. We came for from shelter from the wind during the victorious festival. Had a great Sunday lunch. Spotlessly clean. Really enjoyed ourselves”

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  A. Rook

  ·2 months ago

  “Some places deserve to be packed every night, and Eastney Tavern is one of them. We’ve become regulars for a reason. Every visit reminds us why we keep coming back. The food is consistently outstanding, the portions are generous without being over the top, the prices are genuinely reasonable, and the staff make you feel like they’re actually happy to see you. This tomahawk steak was simply phenomenal—perfectly cooked, beautifully seasoned, tender, full of flavour, and served with a rich gravy that deserved every last drop. It wasn’t just a good steak; it was one of those meals that makes the whole table go quiet for a few minutes. What really sets Eastney Tavern apart, though, is the atmosphere. Friendly, welcoming, relaxed and completely unpretentious. It’s increasingly rare to find a local pub that gets absolutely everything right, but somehow they manage it time after time. We’re incredibly lucky to have somewhere this good practically on our doorstep. Places like this are becoming harder to find and honestly should be protected as a national treasure. If there were a Government Department for Outstanding Pubs, Eastney Tavern would be listed immediately. Thank you to everyone there for another brilliant meal. We’ll be back—as always. 🍻🥩”

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  Lorenzo Stafford

  ·3 months ago

  “Have eaten here quite a lot recently and enjoyed the liver and bacon and other dishes, but the food on this visit (special: Duck with jus) could be much improved. Though the duck itself was good, the jus was rather too sweet and not at all a good match for the duck. Also, for a dinner at this price, I think a nicer selection of vegetables is in order, i.e. beyond simply peas and small potato wedges. I now see that there was a similar comment for this dish about a year ago, so recommend the kitchen takes note.”

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  jshaw jshaw

  ·4 months ago

  “I visit the Eastney Tavern a lot but always forget to leave a review. It is a little gem , with delicious food and always excellent service. They always employ great staff who are friendly and welcoming. The food is always so much nicer than it needs to be for a pub. We have had many family meals there and it never disappoints.”

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  Sebastian Goutt

  ·5 months ago

  “Visited one Sunday afternoon for drinks. It's obviously run as a restaurant with diners given priority - you're stopped as soon as you come in and asked if you have a reservation. Reasonable priced beers and friendly staff - two stars for that alone. Don't come here expecting a pub atmosphere. Weekdays and evening may be different, but with all the dining tables taking over most of the pub. The food is rated very well, but this isn't a pub for drinkers. So not really a pub at all.”

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  Simon Guinelly

  ·6 months ago

  “Family and I went here for Sunday (12/04) Roast. Beef, chicken and pork were delicious. Great quality home made food (not repacked), good portions. Good beer selection. The gardens a suntrap too 👍🏼”

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  chloe Mclaverty

  ·8 months ago

  “The best pub food we have had in the UK. We got back from America a few weeks ago, came to visit family and this food was on the same level. Service was great and the staff were lovely. Thank you.”

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  Reza Rajabpour

  ·1 year ago

  “Today I visited Portsmouth and happened to come across this bar, so I decided to step inside. I’m not someone who usually drinks alcohol, but today I went in for a drink. The bar has several separate rooms and a fairly large outdoor area. Inside the rooms, the walls are decorated with many photos, shirts, and memorabilia, most of them related to football, which gives the place a unique and lively atmosphere. The lady behind the bar was extremely professional, friendly, and welcoming, making the experience even better. Overall, this is a beautiful bar, and among all the pubs and bars I have visited in England, this has been the best and most beautiful one so far. Highly recommended.”

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  Tabitha Gould

  ·1 year ago

  “Been a few times recently, it's a traditional pub and the interior is lovely and really want to like it here more than we do. We've been served by the same person who is abrupt and unfriendly, maybe different if you're a regular I don't know, since so many people say they're treated well. When we went with family and ordered food they were hostile when we questioned a difference between what was written on the menu and what arrived in the plate, and I saw a member of bar staff rolling her eyes at my partner at the bar when he asked about where the baby change was. Really weird behaviour each time we've been that we've been left wondering about when we head home. Probably won't be giving it another go. Pints are good value but would rather pay the extra pound elsewhere to have decent service and not feel like an imposition.”

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  Laura King

  ·3 years ago

  “Went for a Sunday lunch, plenty to choose from and also two veggie options. Veggie roast was really tastey and very reasonably priced. Cost me £25 for dinner, dessert and a cider. Nice staff, nice pub and also dog friendly!”