Yes, there is an Irish pub in Portsmouth! 100% recommend! The venue came highly recommended by some good friends....So, I tested their words by going with them for drinks and food. Walking into the pub and heading to the back room where the bar is, it was hard not to reminisce of my time spent in Ireland. The restaurant has a vintage Irish pub decor and a friendly atmosphere. The perfect place to go spend time with family and friends. We sat at the bar and our bartender (Sandy) was absolutely fantastic! She was accommodating, humorous, and just made you feel like you were apart of her family. She made a really great Moscow Mule and a tasty version of a Long Island iced tea I've never had before. I hope to go again soon to try some more food varieties, but on this stop, I had the shepherds pie and was able to try some of the hummus and pita bread. Both I highly recommend and worth giving it a go. I look forward to my next visit! Stop on by and give Port city pub some love. read more

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We really wanted to try this place. The menu online looked good! But we found out it was temporarily closed. Not sure if it's permanent.

I had wanted to eat here for quite some time but had never been able to time it right when they were open. I managed to catch them open this evening and I was not disappointed. They have a pretty good sized menu with enough choices to suit most anyone. I had the fish and chips, the fish was fried crisp and was tender, mild and flaky. Our server was excellent, he checked back often to see if we needed anything or to make sure our food was good. There was live music that was starting as we got seated, the performer was very good. The restaurant seemed clean and it was big enough to be comfortable and not too big so it was sort of a cozy dining experience. I will definitely stop in again if I'm at the right place and the right time!! read more

When you step in this restaurant it's like a low lit speak easy Irish Pub. Nice selection of UK brews and bigger selection of Irish Whiskey. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable, I selected the Shepard's Pie it was made pot roast, carrots, peas, gravy, top with mashed potatoes. It was rich and delicious. Also it has beautiful bar with stone. With wonderful live music on weekends read more

Great burger and fries! You know it's a great restaurant when it's full of elderly patrons that all know each other. read more

Port City Pub - Handsome date enjoying a burger! - Irish Near Me - Portsmouth, Ohio

Great atmosphere and food. Love the Reuben rolls appetizer. Fast friendly service. Love how they saved historic aspects of Portsmouth history and integrated them into this pub! read more

My friend and I visited for the first time today, we thought we'd try a place we have never been to. My honest first impression upon entering was, wow this is drab, this isn't going to be good. But our waitress was welcoming and friendly. I also felt that the music needed to be at a higher volume because it was really quiet. I ordered the pretzel with cheese sauce, and it was just like a frozen pretzel you would make at home. Not bad but didn't impress me. We both ordered a half Reuben and potato salad, as the waitress recommended the potato salad, saying they make it homemade. Holy moly, that was some good potato salad! Very different from the usual, tasted like it was made with Dijon mustard. The Reuben was good, but the potato salad won the whole meal for both of us. Our waitress was very nice and tentative. She mentioned that their larger area wasn't opened up because of COVID. There were only 5-6 tables available in the dining area, very spaced out. Everything looked clean and well kept. Anyway, I'll go back just for the potato salad, maybe try a different sandwich or entree, and hope the music is a bit louder... read more

Port City Pub - Pretzel with cheese sauce. - Irish Near Me - Portsmouth, Ohio

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Really interesting food combinations and a nice atmosphere dining outside. My colleague enjoyed a nice flight of four 4-oz beers that our waitress curated based on a few questions. I would definitely return my next visit. read more

Clean friendly atmosphere. An ample selection of good food. A large selection of foreign and domestic beer.The service is friendly, helpful, and professional. read more

small enough for an intimate dining experience, big enough for your next company get together. Port City is a fine example of a local business doing things right. you would never guess this quaint Irish pub was once a Revco drug store. Wood paneled walls, intricate glass archways, and two gleaming wooden bars round out this space. A warm friendly service staff, ample parking, and clean restrooms make this an easy choice for a quick lunch, or a sit down dinner. Check out the menu and craft beer choices, I am certain you will find a favorite! read more

The Port City Cafe and Pub is one of Portsmouth's better bars. It's divey but it's not dumpy. There's a decent selection of beer and cocktails, most at good prices. It has hit or miss food. This is more of a bar so just stick with that. A lot of bars in Portsmouth look like they could be closed. In fact many are still open, they just haven't been kept up enough. This bar is one of the better ones. It's a good taste of the local flavor. This has an Irish theme. Beer selections include Guinness but they don't have any Killian's. There's also traditional food like bangers and mash. It also has some healthier choices. The hummus wrap is the best of these. It's about $7 and comes with chips. They also have shows by local musicians. I think Port City is one of the better bars. It's not as dumpy as some others. The beer and cocktails are great, and the food isn't always but they have some healthy choices in a city that needs more of them. read more

Port City Pub - Vegetable Hummus Wrap - Irish Near Me - Portsmouth, Ohio

Great Guinness on draft, Hummus wrap was quite tasty and healthy choice. The Irish stew was typical fare but tasty and recommended. Chicken salad was also good, better than typical bar food. Of the handful of restaurants available in this town, this is a good choice. read more

Port City Pub - Nice healthy Hummus wrap at an Irish pub - Irish Near Me - Portsmouth, Ohio

In Portsmouth, Ohio on business. This Irish Pub was within walking distance. I had the steakburger with a toss salad as a side (it normally comes with potato chips). The burger was juicy and good. You can build your own or the place has four or five signature steakburgers. The menu has plenty of options to include wraps and salads if you want lighter fare. I noticed that there were Bangers and Mash and Sheppards pie on the menu. So, there you have it. Give it a try. read more

First of all, I really love the building and atmosphere of Port City. That is usually enough to make me like a place. But what they have great in aesthetics, has been overpowered by how much their food underwhelms me. Maybe if I needed some food to scarf down with a bunch of beers, then their typical bar food might be a good choice. Their more Irish themed food, has been a better experience than say their burgers, but still nothing to write home about. I've heard a lot of great things about the place though. People love them for their atmosphere, and their events like karaoke. To me, their food just underwhelms. read more

I've been going for about a year. The food has always been great, affordable, and plentiful for the money. I'd definitely say go if you're in the area. My personal favourite has always been their chili served over spaghetti. However, since I have been going, it has changed owners. Th atmosphere was fantastic, but the new owner insists on hanging kitschy and downright tacky ornaments on the wall. It honestly ruins the mood to me. It already looked decidedly Irish, the polka dotted shamrocks on the wall were a hideous addition in my opinion. So bottom line, if you want good food at a reasonable price, and couldn't really care less about atmosphere; this place is definitely for you. Go on in, their sweet tea is superb if that's your thing. Bangers and mash your kinda thing? Well go ahead and do it hero! If you believe that dining is not only about the food, but also about your surroundings, and dislike tacky and forced decor; then I'd suggest you pass this place up. read more

Great place for a little quiet lunch. Haven't had a chance to stop by for dinner or drinks yet. The only down side is that cell signal is lacking inside the building. read more

A few blocks from the Holiday inn on the river front. I ordered the 'Chicago club wrap' and pasta salad for dinner. Good Service. read more

tucked away in the heart of Portsmouth, port city as something for everyone. they have bands, reading, club meetings and décor that would rival any pub in Ireland. my brother plays there quite a bit, and on occasion, we make it down to watch. the reuben is what to order... I like it a lot. as my heart yearns for home, so it does for the pub. read more

Man where to start. The atmosphere was really great, old building feel and definitely had a pub vibe. The waitresses were incredibly friendly and prompt. The burger was perfect, the patties are quite large. Very reasonably priced and loved that they had traditional Irish food items. We will absolutely be making a trip back! read more

Port City is a hidden gem in Portsmouth! The lunch specials are fantastic, but the dinner scene is what keeps me coming back! The beer/drink selections are creative and delightful and the bartenders become your friends quickly! The local talent, karaoke, and pub quiz is always fun! If you're looking for a casual night out with fantastic people, the Pub is your best bet! read more

Went in for lunch. The sandwich (black brimmer) was very good - though it was on very poor quality cheap white bread. The 'stew' however was clearly straight from a can and the Guinness i was presented with tasted like it had been watered down. Very disappointed. Maybe this was just a bad day, or maybe its the new owners as i have had better experiences here in the evening. * when we asked the staff if the beer was watered down he said 'it SHOULDN'T be? The barrel was just put in Monday.' If it wasn't, i would have thought he'd have known. Does this mean it is watered down on other days? read more

Port city ended up being a weekly stop for me. Portsmouth doesn't have many gluten-free restaurants but this place offered gluten free bread that I could substitute for burgers, sandwiches, whatever. They don't offer a gluten-free menu but the staff and cooks were happy to help you pick apart the menu for hidden ingredients. Sometimes they even brought out samples of food for me to dissect to see if I thought it was safe for me to eat haha. The bartenders would do the same thing with mixed drinks, they were very patient if you had any questions about the drinks on the menu. No gluten free beer, but they offer angry orchard. read more

I can't imagine why this pub doesn't deserve 4 stars. It's not like there are a plethora of options in this town. Now maybe if this place was located in an area with an abundance of Irish pubs or tons of restaurant/bars to choose from I could see lowering my rating. While Port City may not be the best Irish pub I've frequented, it might be the best pub in P-town period. Live music, darts, a menu that offers more than greasy ass burgers, pizza and chicken wings...why, yes please! Sign me up. read more

The potato soup and potato salad here are both spectacular. I miss it! One of the nicest local spots that serves great lunch and dinner! Great place to meet with friends. read more

Yet again the food is great! But again the back office really needs to rethink how they do business. We came in late for a evening meal with coworkers, and while the group was larger than 6 we were auto-charged a 20% gratuity on the bill, after running our cards the receipt was not itemized and their was another blank to leave a tip. Maybe they were hoping that we didn't notice the auto-20%, and that we would leave even more for a tip. This isn't a customer service or food review, but rather a business review. Who really wants to leave a huge tip for a cup of coffee? read more

I am visiting the area and got take out from here. Staff was incredibly friendly and Club Sandwich and Potato soup were wonderful. The bread was soft and warm and the lettuce was very leafy, not cheap iceburg that I would have simply thrown away. Great food, great atmosphere and a great price. read more

I can't say enough good things the service here over two nights of partying with out-of-town family. The live music was good, as was the bar staff. Good "comfort food" too -- the shepherds pie and open-face roast beef both were big hits read more

I love coming to this pub! It's clean, very homey, and the staff is always so nice! The burgers are very tasty, I highly recommend the fish and chips as well. I love taking in the atmosphere while waiting on my food, the music is great and so are the decorations. 5 stars from me! read more

I absolutely love Irish pubs and this place has to be one of my favorites. The staff is absolutely incredible and with draft selections constantly changing, you're bound to find something you'll like. So far, I've had a burger and the fish and chips. Both of which have exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere is great and there always seems to be something going on. All in all, a great place to spend the afternoon! read more

6:00 pm. No one here but us. Reuben was really good. Cole slaw was kind of sweet, but good. Guinness very good, of course. Don't sit in the front. Dull & plain room. In back is a real bar with a bar tender. They didn't offer the back room to us. Disappointed read more

We had dinner there about 6 on a Monday night. Almost empty. Drab. Service ok. I had a Reuben, my wife had a salmon salad; neither was very good. We would not come back. Have they changed management? read more

I go to Portsmouth for work a fair bit and stopped in here last time I was down. Better than expected for lunch in Portsmouth. Had some decent microbrews if not a ton of them. Had the Blackbridge sandwich. It was good other than I thought it was weird that only one of the pieces of bread was toasted. made for an odd textural note. The pretzel was good, though the queso that cam with it was a little thin. I will be there for a trial soon and will probably stop in for dinner the night before. read more

Port City has the typical pub feel- with dark wood booths and tables, and a cozy atmosphere- great for winter months. The sandwiches are great, and the potato salad is excellent. I was a little disappointed that they didn't include more traditional Irish dishes on their menu, but this is definitely one of the better restaurants in Portsmouth. read more

The appetizers are acceptable, if one is primarily looking to snack on something while out having drinks. The Warm pretzels were tough and flavorless; they were microwaved, frozen pretzels, served with canned cheese product. I recommend the loaded nachos. The entrées leave a lot to be desired. The fish and chips had a strange, nearly burnt flavor but that must be a flavor that the hot air fryer imparts the food since the food did not appear to be burnt. This restaurant does not have a deep fat fryer. The sandwiches were typical, nothing special, although they have creative names. The beer selection is half of what it used to be. There are more typical, domestic beers on tap then there were when the restaurant was first opened around 10 years ago. There used to be a large selection of imported beer and ale, but that selection is much smaller. Service was average, but not bad. read more

I have eaten here a few times. Amazing atmosphere and good drinks. Staff is pretty friendly, atleast tbe bartenders are cause thats where i always sit. Food doesnt impress me that much read more

I think this is a great little bar in Portsmouth. You can't beat the atmosphere. Drinks are ok for Portsmouth, a little on the light side. I usually order beer or wine here to get my money's worth. For the most part, I like the food here. Their pretzels and cheese are fantastic. The pretzels always come out hot, and the cheese sauce is different. It's got a thinner consistency, but I think it works. The appetizer menu works well here. The one thing I had here that I didn't like was the steak salad. The steak is frozen, and had to be defrosted for my salad. Eh, didn't enjoy that. They also used bagged iceberg lettuce for the salad. That's the only menu item I didn't enjoy, and it's hard to find decent steak in restaurant so I just don't order that when I go in. Overall, this is one of the better places in Portsmouth, and worth a visit to. If only for beer and appetizers. read more

One of the nicest places in Portsmouth to grab a drink. They host local musicians on the weekends which is fun but sometimes too loud for conversation with friends. They have a great variety of drinks and the bar tending staff is awesome. Most of the food is so-so and I never go for dinner; just snacks while drinking with friends. read more

Wonderful atmosphere, and great food! I went for lunch one day and was very satisfied with every aspect of my experience. The music and decor all came together to produce a great Irish feel . The brimmer was the sandwich I got and have no complaints. Good food for the money. read more

Staff is always great, food is amazing, friendly atmosphere and great music. Karaoke Fridays are the best! If you go in I recommend the fish sandwich. read more

Visited last Saturday on a whim and loved it! Only place I've been to in the area that pours a Guinness just right. I was impressed that they also had Murphy's and Smithwicks on tap! The stout was only 4.50 a pint and they have happy hours Monday through Friday from something like 4-7. I got nachos for an appetizer and bangers and mash for an entree. Wife got potato soup. All the food was great. It was Saturday evening and some folks were playing music and relaxing. It wasn't too crowded and was an overall great experience. read more