Abarbistro is a family-run bistro & bar, serving excellent food and drink in a casual & relaxed environment. Situated in the heart of Old Portsmouth opposite the local seafood market, we are a neighbourhood favourite, popular with locals and newcomers alike. Customers can enjoy views of the Spinnaker Tower with Southsea common just a short walk away.
We are entering a new era at abarbistro, as we welcome Head Chef Adam Maker. Our new menu centres around simplicity and flavour. The spotlight is on locally sourced, exceptional ingredients that speak for themselves. Adam's passion for food is abundantly evident on every plate, and we look forward to you joining us on our exciting new journey.
We are entering a new era at abarbistro, as we welcome Head Chef Adam Maker. Our new menu centres around simplicity and flavour. The spotlight is on locally sourced, exceptional ingredients that speak for themselves. Adam's passion for food is abundantly evident on every plate, and we look forward to you joining us on our exciting new journey.
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Abarbistro might have a modern outlook now, but its heritage goes back more than two centuries. Back in 1784, eight years after America declared itself independent from Britain and eleven years before Admiral Nelson was killed at Trafalgar, there was a pub on the site called the Shipwrights Arms.
Nearly a century later, in 1859, the same year as one of Portsmouths famous historic residents, Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle was born, it was renamed the Forfarshire Tavern.By 1887, it was known as the American Hotel, legend has it in recognition that the building was once used to house convicts waiting to be deported to penal colonies in Virginia during the 18th century.
Nearly a century later, in 1859, the same year as one of Portsmouths famous historic residents, Sherlock Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle was born, it was renamed the Forfarshire Tavern.By 1887, it was known as the American Hotel, legend has it in recognition that the building was once used to house convicts waiting to be deported to penal colonies in Virginia during the 18th century.
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Tables up to 6 guests can be booked through our online booking system below, for tables of 7 or more please give us a call as we will not be able to honour any added booking requests regarding extra people. Reservations for groups of 8 or more, we kindly request a 5 pp deposit to secure your booking.
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We hand pick all of our wines, regularly attending portfolio tastings to keep our selection of wines current and continuously keeping up to date with ever evolving wine trends. No matter what your taste may be, our wines certainly offer something for everyone. If you have any questions or would like to book a table, please email us (info@abarbistro.co.uk) and we'll get back in touch with you.
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