Bold Forester - Portsmouth

Came down for the open mic night last week with my partner and there was some amazing local artists that played Will be back tonight to listen again as atmosphere was so good last time

Well what can I say the previous management charlie and kaycee turned this pub around to make it a great place to eat and drink however not even 1 year later it's gone downhill popped in to have lunch and sat waiting 45 minutes later enquired about the food and was told the chef was on his break why didn't the barman tell us that when we ordered, we then waited another 30 minutes and still no food so we asked for a refund and left hungry. Real ale was served cloudy. No apology. Frankly the place is a joke talk about a turnaround I think the previous managers would cringe if they saw it now .we certainly won't be back and we're all locals

Ordered our food at about 2.45pm , Bradon took the order but did not inform us the chef was on his break, we waited for an hour and asked what the hold dup was and then he informed us that the chef was now back, we waited until 4.10 pm and got our money back , very disappointed , tea machine was also out of action , very poor service . Wont be going in there again

Lovely pub and a great atmosphere food was delicious, managed to speak to the manager Lee who was really helpful and welcoming we will 100% be coming back here.

Gorgeous beer garden and friendly staff had some great food here too! Had live music on that made the atmosphere fantastic!