The Derby Tavern — the navy-and-cream corner of Stamshaw Road and Lower Derby Road

Est. 1889

023 9266 4208

Stamshaw · North End · Portsmouth

The Derby
Tavern

A proper street-corner local — pouring in Stamshaw since 1889.

Live sport on Sky & BTDarts, pool and a jukeboxDog friendly and family friendlyRegular karaoke, DJs and live music
The Derby Tavern's navy-and-cream frontage with the hanging Derby horse sign
The corner of Stamshaw Road and Lower Derby Road.

Since 1889

A proper local,
and proud of it.

The Derby Tavern is a traditional street-corner local in Stamshaw, North End, Portsmouth — trading under the same name since 1889. Great beers and an extensive spirit and wine selection, live sport on the screens, darts and pool, a jukebox, and a south-facing beer garden out back — all with the strong community ethos of a true neighbourhood pub.

  • Trading since 1889

    "Typical of Stamshaw's public houses, the Derby is a true street-corner local. Dating from 1889, the pub has retained the same name for well over a century."CAMRA

  • Rare etched Phoenix Brewery window

    An extremely rare (probably unique) etched Phœnix Brewery window facing Lower Derby Road.

What’s good

The board.

  • Beers, ciders, wines & spirits

    Great beers and an extensive spirit and wine selection, with ciders on tap and more in the fridge.

  • Live sport

    Live sport shown on Sky & BT screens.

  • Darts & pool

    Two dartboards at the front of the pub and a pool table.

  • Jukebox

    A jukebox stocked with the classics.

  • Karaoke, DJs & live music

    Regular karaoke nights, DJs and live music — the weekly line-up is posted on the pub's Facebook page.

  • Beer garden

    South-facing patio garden at the rear, with a covered smoking area.

What’s on

The regulars.

The line-up moves about week to week — this week’s posters are always on our Facebook page.

Wednesdays

  • The pool table is free all day, every Wednesday.

Fridays

  • The jukebox is free all day and night, every Friday.

  • DJ Tubbs plays soul, funk & disco from 8pm till 12:30am.

  • The famous meat raffle, drawn at 9pm every Friday.

Saturdays

  • Karaoke night with the Flamingo Boss crew, every Saturday evening.

Sundays

  • Sunday Funday — live music or a DJ every Sunday afternoon, usually 3–6pm.

Word round the bar

Don’t take our word for it.

4.6· 136 Google reviews

Such a lovely pub and spotlessly clean. Great music which comes from behind a bar and you can hear it in every area you sit... and I must say the Guinness is top notch.

Jerry H

Great and friendly place whether your a local face or a new face there is always a welcome in this place.

Mark Kelly-Jones

Local pub that is not only happy to have clientele visit with a dog, but have treats behind the bar. Good selection of beers and two ciders on tap with others in the fridge.

James Collison

Proper little boozer a rare find in Portsmouth these days.

Richie Sheath

Find us

On the corner of Stamshaw Road.

Get directionsDog friendlyFamily friendly

47 Stamshaw Rd, North End, Portsmouth PO2 8LG

023 9266 4208

lppubgroup@outlook.com

Opening hours

Weekly opening hours
Monday12:00 – 23:00
Tuesday12:00 – 22:00
Wednesday12:00 – 23:00
Thursday12:00 – 23:00
Friday12:00 – 00:00
Saturday12:00 – 00:00
Sunday12:00 – 22:30

No reservations — just turn up.

Drop us a line

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