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Welcome

The A Bar is a family-run bistro & bar, serving excellent food and drink in a casual & relaxed environment. Situated in the heart of Old Portsmouth opposite the local seafood market, we are a neighbourhood favourite, popular with locals and newcomers alike. Customers can enjoy views of the Spinnaker Tower with Southsea common just a short walk away.

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Menus

The A Bar continues to evolve under the expertise of Head Chef Adam Maker. Our menu remains focused on simplicity and bold flavours, showcasing locally sourced, exceptional ingredients that speak for themselves. Adamโ€™s passion for food is evident in every dish, and we look forward to welcoming you to experience it for yourself.

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Our Wines

Our unique tasting room and shop accommodates a thriving wine offering, doubling up as a wine retail shop with a portfolio of around 200 wines from around the globe.

We offer pre-supper tastings in Camber Wines which are informal, and add an extra dimension to your evening.
For more details on our private wine tastings, visit the Camber Wines website www.camberwines.co.uk or email info@camberwines.co.uk and get in touch.

 

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On Tap

On tap, we offer a fantastic selection of local IPAs and world-class lagers, alongside our resident ale, Langhamโ€™s Session Bitter. This deep golden beer has tropical fruit, pineapple, and citrus notes on the nose, balanced by a smooth maltiness. It finishes with a dry, bitter edge and a delicate floral hop aroma, making it the perfect choice for a relaxed evening.

We take pride in showcasing high-quality, locally brewed beers, ensuring there’s always something great to enjoy.

Wood Fired Pizza

Wood-Fired Pizza with a British Twist โ€“ in the Heart of Old Portsmouth
Tucked away in the historic streets of Old Portsmouth, our cosy restaurant brings together tradition and flavour with our signature wood-fired pizzas. Cooked to perfection in our authentic wood oven, each pizza features hand-stretched dough, fresh local ingredients, and a touch of coastal character. From timeless classics to seasonal specials inspired by British favourites, it’s comfort food done right โ€“ with a crackle of fire and a taste of home.

GALLERY

Here are some of our latest images from our gallery:

Weekends with friends ๐Ÿ’ฏ We love seeing your ph Weekends with friends ๐Ÿ’ฏ

We love seeing your photos from your trips to @_theabar the sun is shinning all weekend, so get down and book a table! 

#portsmouth #southsea
ANOTHER ONEโ€ฆ.๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฅณ Itโ€™s a busy birthda ANOTHER ONEโ€ฆ.๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฅณ

Itโ€™s a busy birthday week in The A Bar, happy birthday to Julia! ๐ŸŽˆ

We hope you have a lovely day celebrating! Love The A Bar Team ๐ŸŒŸ

#team #birthday #portsmouth
HAPPY 21st!๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‚ Today is Ameliaโ€™s birthday! HAPPY 21st!๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‚

Today is Ameliaโ€™s birthday! Please join us in wishing her a very happy birthday ๐ŸคŽ

We hope you have a lovely day celebrating! 

Big love from The Abar team ๐ŸŒŸ

#team #southsea #portsmouth
HAPPY PORTSMOUTH PRIDE ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆโค๏ธ Itโ€™ HAPPY PORTSMOUTH PRIDE ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆโค๏ธ

Itโ€™s going to be a great day here in Portsmouth, if youโ€™re down in Southsea enjoying the festivities make sure you pop in and say hi!๐Ÿ‘‹

Try out our Pride Month cocktail - ยฃ1 from every cocktail with go to charity! Split between @portsmouthprideuk & @notaphaseorg ๐Ÿ˜

HAPPY PRIDE!๐Ÿฅณ

#pridemonth #portsmouthpride #southsea
ENJOY ALL THIS FOR ยฃ25 ๐Ÿ˜ฑ For the whole of Jun ENJOY ALL THIS FOR ยฃ25 ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

For the whole of June, Monday-Thursday lunchtime you can get two courses for just ยฃ25!๐Ÿšจ

BOOK YOUR RESERVATION TODAY! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

* check website for all t&c 

#gooddeal #portsmouth
Small Plates Saturday ๐ŸคŽ Take a look at the sma Small Plates Saturday ๐ŸคŽ

Take a look at the small plate selection! 

๐Ÿซ’ Mixed Marinated Olives

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Red Pepper Hummus with crispy spiced chickpeas, olives & garlic flat bread

๐Ÿš€ Selection of Cured Meats with caper berries, rocket

๐ŸŒŸ Sweetcorn Bon Bon (vegan) and spring slaw, chipotle mayo

๐Ÿค Pan Roasted Garlic King Prawns, chorizo emulsion, chorizo crumb, toasted sourdough

Order a few to share, with a bottle of wine, perfect for a girlie trip or a light snack before shopping in @gunwharfquays ๐Ÿ›๏ธ
JUNE MIDWEEK FEAST!๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿ‘€ We have a treat for y JUNE MIDWEEK FEAST!๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿ‘€

We have a treat for you! From the 1st- 30th June, Mon-Thurs between 12-2:30pm you will unlock:

๐Ÿ’ฅ 2 course for ยฃ25, starter + main or main + dessert

๐ŸŒŸ All menu items available!

This is an incredible deal and one we are thrilled to be sharing with you! 

Make sure you make the most of it, share with friends and tag who you want to bring with you!๐Ÿ‘‡

#goodfood #fooddeal #portsmouthdeal #southsea
Meal for two ๐Ÿ˜ ๐ŸŒŸRolled lamb breast, sun dri Meal for two ๐Ÿ˜

๐ŸŒŸRolled lamb breast, sun dried tomato, boulangere,
wild garlic pure & red wine jus.

๐Ÿ• Wood fired pizza, pepperoni (of course) 

No matter what your go to meal is, we have date night covered. Book a table for Thursday date night today! ๐Ÿ“ฒ

Book online or give us a call ๐ŸŒˆ

#goodfood #portsmouth

Join Our Family

Would you be interested in joining our family?
We are an independent, family run business always looking for good people, with a passion for food and drink.
Whether it be in the kitchen or front of house, check out our 'careers' page to see what we are currently searching for.

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Times

Monday 12:00pm - 11:00pm

Tuesday 12:00pm - 11:00pm

Wednesday 12:00pm - 11:00pm

Thursday 12:00pm - 11:00pm

Friday 12:00pm - 11:00pm

Saturday 12:00pm - 11:00pm

Sunday 12:00pm - 11:00pm

Contact Us

abarbistro
58 White Hart Road
Old Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 2JA

Tel
(023) 92 811585

Email
info@abarbistro.co.uk

Enquiries

If you have any questions or would like to book a table, please email us (info@abarbistro.co.uk) and weโ€™ll get back in touch with you.



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