Whether you are looking for a cocktail bar, or a restaurant/pub that also has a great cocktail menu, Portsmouth has a litany of options. We have looked at the best rated places for cocktails in the city according to Google reviews.
In no particular order here are 37 of the best places to grab a cocktail in Portsmouth:
![The Alchemist cocktail bar in Gunwharf Quays has a 4.4 star rating based on 812 Google reviews. One person wrote: "You can’t go wrong if you want to experience a great night out with some theatrical drinks and food."](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjMxOTUxNTA1LTE2NTYtNDA2ZS1hZTI1LWFhMTFjOGFhNGMwMzpmNjY2ZDEyYS02MWQ5LTRjZDQtYWIxNS0xYTdiNzJmZjU5Y2Y=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
37. The Alchemist
The Alchemist cocktail bar in Gunwharf Quays has a 4.4 star rating based on 812 Google reviews. One person wrote: "You can’t go wrong if you want to experience a great night out with some theatrical drinks and food."Photo: -
![The Scarlet Tap has a rating of 4.8 from 2,192 reviews on Google. One person said: "The best cocktails I’ve ever had!"](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmUyMjA4YzQ4LTEyOGUtNDgzMy1hNDQ0LTgxMjlkZGE1Y2JlZDpkMTE3ZDhlMi0yZGIwLTQxYmItODUxNS1kNTA0OGYwZmViY2U=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
38. The Scarlet Tap
The Scarlet Tap has a rating of 4.8 from 2,192 reviews on Google. One person said: "The best cocktails I’ve ever had!"Photo: Sarah Standing