Old Portsmouth Pub Crawl
Beginning at The Dolphin Pub & Kitchen, High Street, Old Portsmouth
Thursday 16th October 2025 (6-9pm)
Join us for a very special evening exploring Old Portsmouth’s history and pubs. We’ll begin at The Dolphin, Portsmouth’s oldest pub, where you’ll enjoy a one-course meal from a set menu with your choice of drink. From there, our guided walk will lead through the historic streets of Old Portsmouth, calling in at The Pembroke, A Bar, Bridge Tavern, Spice Island Inn and finishing at Still & West with a final half pint overlooking the harbour.
Throughout the evening, there will be recommended beers selected by our local beer experts, with a focus on supporting breweries from Portsmouth and across Hampshire. Non-alcoholic options are also available at every stop.
This event is run in collaboration with Solent Original Walks, who will guide us through the history and stories of Old Portsmouth. All profits from the walk will support Baton of Hope and Papyrus, both are suicide prevention charities.
What’s Included?
– One course meal with a pint at The Dolphin
– Guided walk through Old Portsmouth with Solent Original Walks
– Half pint at each of five historic pubs
– Recommendations of local beers from our beer experts
– Non-alcoholic alternatives available
£45.00 per person + booking fee
A small 5% booking fee will be added at checkout, this helps us cover admin and payment processing so we can keep our activities affordable.
Event Information – involves 0.8 miles of outdoor walking across potentially busy roads and low-lit areas, all areas are wheelchair-accessible. Please make us aware of any dietary requirements or allergies when booking. All attendees must be 18+ and we operate a Challenge 25 policy, meaning ID may be requested. We encourage responsible drinking and reserve the right to refuse service if necessary. Refunds cannot be issued.
Spaces are limited to 20 people, early booking is recommended.
Battle of the Beers
Hunter Gatherer
249 Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 0JR
Thursday 30th October 2025 (7-10pm)
Includes 6 generous tastings of new and exciting selections of craft beer with an explanation for each, as well as tasting cards, scoresheets and a prize draw to end the evening.
This is a true bringing together of local food and drink fanatics who perhaps want to feel more integrated with the Portsmouth community. Perhaps you’re keen to find out more about beer or you’re just curious to know what Hunter Gatherer is like if you’ve never been before, maybe you’ve been before to one of our epic beer tasting nights so you’re back for more fun, or you just simply want a good reason to enjoy an evening out with friends and loved ones. We’ll have six incredible new releases of craft beer to taste, these tastings will definitely be a treat. What beer will reign supreme, only you decide!
What’s Included?
– Guided Craft Beer Tasting
– 6 generous tasters of new and exciting beers
– Table nibbles
– Prize draw
All venues have a fully-licenced bar serving a selection of craft beers to complement your six tastings. We try to select places who serve great food, however, sometimes we have to choose venues who are unable to serve food at the time of the beer tasting. In such cases, we would suggest the best local place to enjoy dinner before the event. Strictly 18+ year olds permitted entry.
£25.00 per person + booking fee
A small 5% booking fee will be added at checkout, this helps us cover admin and payment processing so we can keep our activities affordable.
Event Information – the organisers of these events have a genuine passion, giving their time to share their passion with the local community. We run our events on a not-for-profit basis, ensuring that you receive real value for money! Please make us aware of any allergies prior to the event. We operate a Challenge 25 policy at our events, meaning we may ask for ID to anyone aged over 18 but looks under 25. We will not tolerate any abusive behaviour towards us, staff of Hunter Gatherer, or other guests; anyone behaving inappropriately may be reminded to drink responsibly or asked to leave. These events are operated by Portsmouth Foodguide, we normally take photos and film the events. If you are unhappy about being filmed or photographed, please let us know prior to the event or upon arrival. Refunds cannot be issued.
