Whether you're after a quiet pint, a Sunday roast, or somewhere dog-friendly with a beer garden, Waterlooville has you covered. We analyzed reviews from over 7,000 pub-goers to rank the best locals in the area.
🏆 The Rankings
| Rank | Pub | Rating | Reviews | Vibe | |------|-----|--------|---------|------| | 1 | Number 73 Bar and Kitchen | 4.6/5 | 439 | excellent | | 2 | The Fox & Hounds | 4.4/5 | 250 | fantastic | | 3 | The Centurion | 4.4/5 | 218 | fantastic | | 4 | The Forest of Bere | 4.4/5 | 170 | friendly | | 5 | The Exchange | 4.4/5 | 158 | friendly | | 6 | The Bird in Hand | 4.3/5 | 1197 | lovely | | 7 | The Heroes, Waterlooville | 4.3/5 | 503 | great pub | | 8 | Ember Woodpecker | 4.2/5 | 1419 | lovely | | 9 | Plough & Barleycorn | 4.2/5 | 644 | lovely | | 10 | The Spotted Cow, Waterlooville | 4.2/5 | 246 | welcoming |
1. Number 73 Bar and Kitchen — 4.6⭐ (439 reviews)
!Number 73 Bar and Kitchen *Number 73 Bar and Kitchen*
📍 73 London Rd, Portsmouth, Waterlooville PO7 7EX, UK 📞 023 9226 1618 🌐 Website
What locals say:
- ✓"excellent" — mentioned 2 times
- ✓"amazing" — mentioned 2 times
- ✓"lovely" — mentioned by reviewers
- ✓"friendly" — mentioned by reviewers
2. The Fox & Hounds — 4.4⭐ (250 reviews)
!The Fox & Hounds *The Fox & Hounds*
📍 Fox Hounds, 160 Stakes Hill Rd, Waterlooville PO7 7BS, UK 📞 07908 551170 🌐 Website
What locals say:
- ✓"fantastic" — mentioned 2 times
- ✓"real ale" — mentioned by reviewers
- ✓"great pub" — mentioned by reviewers
- ✓"friendly" — mentioned by reviewers
3. The Centurion — 4.4⭐ (218 reviews)
!The Centurion *The Centurion*
📍 Crookhorn Ln, Widley, Waterlooville PO7 5RE, UK 📞 023 9307 4608 🌐 Website
What locals say:
- ✓"fantastic" — mentioned 2 times
- ✓"great pub" — mentioned by reviewers
- ✓"cozy" — mentioned by reviewers
- ✓"amazing" — mentioned by reviewers
4. The Forest of Bere — 4.4⭐ (170 reviews)
!The Forest of Bere *The Forest of Bere*
📍 Forest of Bere, Hambledon Rd, Denmead, Waterlooville PO7 6PP, UK 📞 023 9226 3145 🌐 Website
What locals say:
- ✓"friendly" — mentioned by reviewers
- ✓"amazing" — mentioned by reviewers
- ✓"lovely" — mentioned by reviewers
- ✓"welcoming" — mentioned by reviewers
5. The Exchange — 4.4⭐ (158 reviews)
!The Exchange *The Exchange*
📍 93 London Rd, Waterlooville PO7 7EG, UK 📞 023 9200 5200 🌐 Website
What locals say:
- ✓"friendly" — mentioned 3 times
- ✓"excellent" — mentioned 2 times
- ✓"cozy" — mentioned by reviewers
- ✓"lovely" — mentioned by reviewers
6. The Bird in Hand — 4.3⭐ (1197 reviews)
!The Bird in Hand *The Bird in Hand*
📍 269 Lovedean Ln, Waterlooville PO8 9RX, UK 📞 023 9238 6147 🌐 Website
What locals say:
- ✓"lovely" — mentioned 3 times
- ✓"friendly" — mentioned 2 times
- ✓"great food" — mentioned by reviewers
- ✓"excellent" — mentioned by reviewers
🍺 Quick Guide
| Looking for... | Try | |----------------|-----| | Best overall | Number 73 Bar and Kitchen | | Most popular | Ember Woodpecker (1419 reviews) | | Real ale | The Fox & Hounds | | Beer garden | The Bird in Hand | | Dog friendly | The Fox & Hounds | | Sunday roast | The Bird in Hand |
🔍 How We Ranked
We pulled data from Google Places in January 2026, analyzing overall rating, review count, and recurring phrases in reviews. Photos are from Google Maps.
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