PORTSMOUTH.

This pub is a mock Tudor style pub built in 1897, and is currently undergoing renovation with the aid of a grant from Gosport Council. Its a friendly pub run by Lenny and Lucy, and has a lounge and public bar that is mostly used by locals. It is also the 'home' of a R.A.O.B. lodge. Amenities include the usual:- pool table, dartboard, jukebox and fruit machine. It is expected that it will be serving food after the renovation is completed. At present there are only two beers on hand pump, Websters Green Label and Fremlins, although they may be having Boddingtons or Summer Lighting in the future. If you are looking to get there from the town centre, then you can go from from Portsmouth (via The Gosport Ferry), by bus:- Peoples Provincial Nos 7,37 ask for Whitworth Road, its on the left hand side. You can walk, but who does these days, about a 30 minute stroll. Walk straight up the High Street and carry on walking straight ahead, you will pass the following landmarks; Safeways(RHS), Olivers(RHS), Waitrose(LHS), White Hart(LHS) at this point the road splits, keep to the RHS. You will then come to Kellys Hotel which is on the corner of Gordon Road. Turn right and go down Gordon Road carry on and the Gipsy Queen is on the LHS. If by chance you come from Fareham, then the buses are Nos 7,37 ask for Whitworth Road; by car (limited Parking), follow the A32 into Gosport until you get to the crossroads with the Crown Bingo Hall in front on the right hand side, get in the right hand lane and turn right just past the bingo hall, carry on straight down this road, the Gipsy Queen is on the right hand side. No accommodation as yet, but it could be on the cards for the future.

The Wine Vaults is a Victorian style alehouse converted from four Victorian terraced shop fronts. It's fine wooden interiors are scattered with old brewing memorabilia that will make any ale lover feel at home. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed with background music and a no-smoking area. Over 30 ales are rotated on the 12 real ale pumps. London Pride is a favourite and is served alongside other national brews such as Charles Wells Bombardier and Marston's Pedigree plus a an array of local Hampshire ales. Food is also served here. The Vines is a brassiere style section of the pub which serves up a varied menu of freshly cooked food including such delights as stuffed peppers with lamb and many Mexican favourites. Served daily 12-9.30pm.