Bespoke Tours

Make sure you head over to the blog section of our website to lose yourself in the world of food and drink. Portsmouth offers fantastic cuisines, dishes, experiences and tourist attractions to appeal to everyone; regardless of age, gender, tastes and preferences. There’s plenty for everyone! We start by asking you to complete our enquiry form which deliberately focuses on what your preferences are and we match your budget to the best possible experience we could possibly offer, using our expert local knowledge. Bit like Tinder but with food! Let us do the thinking and chauffeuring; our mission is wanting you to kick off your shoes, relax and have the best possible experience our hometown city has to offer you, your guests or family.

Why can you trust us? Our personal tour guides were all born and raised in Portsmouth, and know the local food, drink and entertainment scene inside out!

Answer our short survey so we get to know your preferences and dive straight into our world for a unique experience. Let us take the stress away from researching the best places, how to get from A to B and unlocking the best deals and offers. You’ll have personal access to a friendly local face who you will have contact with before meeting for a first time; they will be happy to drive you around, advise you on your menu choices and how to get the most from your experiences, and best of all, you’ll avoid having to get your wallet out during your time with us!

• 12pm Collection within a 25 mile radius from Portsmouth
• 12.30pm Lunch Package (complimentary secure luggage storage service is available on request)
• 2pm Visit to local attraction
• 4pm Assistance with travelling to your privately organised accommodation for check-in
• 6pm Dinner Package
• 8pm Collection – return to overnight accommodation or a place of your choice within Portsmouth
• 9am (following day) Collection for Breakfast Package
• 11am Check-out and option to return to onward journey within a 25 mile radius from Portsmouth

2 hours minimum notice – 5hrs
£80 pp (including drinks and complimentary snacks)

For just an additional £30, we will take you on our Captain’s Walking Tour and continue visiting the best inner city pubs where we’ll be walking a further 90 minutes at a leisurely pace with breaks, where we have lined up at least an additional five pubs (1893ml total), possibly nine depending on opening times (2651ml total). Due to the large alcohol intake and our responsibility to our customers to drink responsibly, we have spread the extended tour throughout a five hour tour which includes a total of two hours walking, capped the ABV to no more than 6% ABV and we will provide complimentary snacks throughout the tour. Please advise us of any dietary requirements.

Pick up and drop off location 

Download the what3words app for a more precise location: trade.stove.hats

Please arrive 10 min early

One week minimum notice – 6hrs
£150pp – not suitable for children

This top package includes all the above, apart from we cut short the Captain’s Tour after pub number 8 (1515ml total) and send you off alone on an easy to follow 15 minute walk to a local brewery where you will be greeted by the brewery team who will serve you an incredible selection of fresh and seasonal ingredients. Choose two from the following list:

• 12 hour Brisket – slices of tender 12 hour smoked brisket served with our OG Bear Bones BBQ Sauce.
• Korean Ribs – loin ribs rubbed in OG rub, smoked over beech, sliced & deep fried until crispy then coated in our Korean BBQ sauce & topped with shredded scallion & Kimchi.
• Currywurst (vegetarian/vegan option available) – wild boar spiced sausage smoked over oak, sliced & loaded with curry ketchup & sprinkled with crispy onions
• Crispy Wings – seven seasoned mid-joint wings smoked over oak & deep fried until crispy, topped with OG BBQ or Buffalo sauce & sprinkled with crispy onions & jalapenos.
• Korean Tofu (vegetarian/vegan) – marinated & smoked tofu, cut into strips, dredged in seasoned flour & fried until crisp, topped with Korean BBQ sauce, kimchi & crispy onions.

All the above served with fries, mac n’ cheese, BBQ beans, slaw, pickles and barbecue sauce. Please advise us of any dietary requirements.

As well as some incredible food, get the very best experience at our largest brewery in Portsmouth. See what it takes to craft some of the most pioneering and outrageous beers available whilst sampling them straight from the tank! This includes the following;

• A welcome pint
• Introduction to the brewery
• A full tour of the brewery site and taproom by one of our team
• Tasting samples straight from the tank

After the brewery, get collected in our hybrid people-carrier to your chosen location or continue your experience with us by adding the incredible dining experience at the oldest pub in Portsmouth, serving the heart of the community since 1716 and it’s believed Admiral Lord Nelson sometimes enjoyed a pint there.

Pick up at this location 

Download the what3words app for a more precise location: trade.stove.hats

Drop off at your chosen location

Please arrive 10 min early

Free collection drop-off from 6-8pm from anywhere within the Portsmouth boundaries (PO1-PO6 postcodes). An extra premium charge applies with any collections outside this area (within a 25 mile radius).