The Spice Island is a traditional, family-friendly pub dating back to the 1700s and providing unbeatable waterside views of Portsmouth's harbour. Our unique name is due to the spot being the first place spices from around the world landed. Our pub used to exis...
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Top-notch amenities to make sure you have a great time. Here’s what you can expect when you visit The Spice Island:
Disabled Facilities
Dog Friendly
Family Friendly
Beer Garden
WiFi
Historic Pub
Offers Functions
Waterside Pub
Fancy a FREEbie?
Yes, you read that right - free food and drink is up for grabs for all you newcomers. Download the Greene King app & register, spin the wheel, and you might land yourself a main, pud or pint. No catch, just pure joy (and maybe some gravy).
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On the 1st of December, we'll be giving away 10,000 free main meals to Blue Light card workers. Christmas has come early!
Christmas 2025 at the Spice Island
Christmas is all about good food, great company and making lots of brilliant memories. This year, why not savour a fantastic Christmas dinner in Portsmouth? The Spice Island has everything you need to make this festive season one for the books.
Step into spring with our seasonal specials menu. Our carefully selected dishes are crafted with quality for a symphony of freshness and flavour in every bite. What are you in the mood for?
Delicious dishes
We proudly serve freshly cooked traditional pub food throughout the week. Vegan, vegetarian and non-gluten containing options are also available.
From iconic classics to bold new pours, there’s a pint with your name on it. Explore our own beers like Flint Eye, Prior Life, Greene King IPA, plus loads more!
Get your fill of traditional pub fare and tuck into a hearty Sunday roast. Cooked to perfection and served with all the classic trimmings, our roasts are a celebration of quality - simple yet spectacular.
From meetings to birthday parties, we have function rooms available for hire - no matter the occasion.
Spice Island, Portsmouth
Located on the Portsmouth waterfront with fantastic views overlooking the harbour, this traditional spacious pub has a beautiful outside patio area perfect for soaking up the sun in the summer months with a refreshing drink.
Our Grade II listed Spice Island pub is less than a ten minute drive from the Portsmouth and Southsea train station. We’re surrounded by natural beauty and close to local attractions such as Portsmouth’s Museum & Art Gallery, and the historic dockyard. Book your beachside visit with us today.
A pub for all
A pub for everybody and every paw, being both dog and family-friendly with wheelchair accessibility and free Wi-Fi.
Delicious food and drink for any occasion
Whether you’re a meat-lover, vegan, vegetarian or non-gluten, there's a dish for everyone at Spice Island. Our appetising menu has plenty of options and is enjoyed by both tourists and locals alike. We serve British comfort food with great flavour, including seaside favourite fish and chips, plus sharing platters and ice cream.
Gift Cards
Give the gift of a cold pint on a hot day, a family catch up, the perfect place to watch the winning goal, and even more, with the Greene King gift card.
