The Isambard Kingdom Brunel in Portsmouth

Positive : quick service and nice view seating negative : surprisingly expensive compared to other Weatherspoon branches perhaps it’s due to student area no idea 🤷🏽‍♂️

The atmosphere is good but noisy like a Wetherspoons usually is, the food was great but wait times can be a little longer then usual

Typical spoons. Beer was good, food cheap but ok

Awful. Very loud sport on TV, uncontrolled obnoxious children running around like it's a playground screaming at each other with no effort to control them and tables occupied by single men watching the sport nursing a pint for the entirety of the game. Such a shame to ruin a good atmosphere with brats and sports.

Tim's just killed the atmosphere having televised sport on, no where to sit, single blokes sat at a tables of four, what a way to run a good business down.

Excellent evening staff were amazing y

Lovely friendly place and service and staff very friendly

Great atmosphere, proper traditional english pub

You get what you pay for, but in a good way - depending on what you order

All fantastically excellent good quality service thanks

It's a spoons, food was hot 🔥,beer is cheap, what's not to like

Have had better experiences in this pub!! . No real ale today,plus other drinks missing from menu. Stuck to normal Wetherspoons meals. Which for once were warm and not cold.!! However the child's cheesey pasta meal appeared to be ' nuked' and was genuinely awful. As stated earlier in this message, hardly any draught bitter. Ordered off the app and there was a message that stated this!!! . Used app for table service and got served very quickly. However not at all sure what beer was delivered?? It was darker than Guinness!! Not sure if I will be going back to this branch of Wetherspoons again??

Bradley was class.manager worthy. Hard working, dedicated and stupendous staff member. Couldn’t ask for a better worker, made my experience 10/10 he is the real deal. Thank you Bradley for the good time

Male staff serving the pretty girls immediately while middle age people served would just have to wait. D.O.V. December 18th/19th.

Brilliant! Stayed in Portsmouth overnight and this Wetherspoon was just around the corner from the IBIS hotel, so a few well kept beers in the evening and a fry up in the morning, sorted!

Spoons ain't it. Most crowded spoons in the city so hard to locate a table, but good prices.

Enjoyed a decent breakfast with old work friends at Christmas, was very nice & nice atmosphere.

Very quick service, food is good for the price. The only thing letting it down is the outdated toilets

Bouncers are rude, ruined our whole night

It's a nice pub, but unfortunately, the toilets need refurbishing, and there was a shortage of toilet paper. Attention to detail is very important.

Quite a big spoons with a long bar down the left hand side as you enter - and there looks as though there could well be a second floor upstairs, but by the time I got here, I just wanted something to eat (the fish and chips were excellent) and drink before hitting the sack. This is more of a traditional spoons with loads of dark wood everywhere and little raised areas here and there as you walk through the place. The building looks old and historic, and according to their website it was built on the site of the Portsea Island Gas Light Company, which burnt down - It was rebuilt in 1915. The outside is cover in changing coloured light at night which just adds to the wonder of the building The Guinness was excellent.

Always packed great food and cheap

Very impressed with the public house. It was extremely clean and the staff were friendly. The food came quickly and was delicious. I ordered at the bar for food and staff answered my question. Later we ordered drinks on the app, which came quickly. Will definitely go again

Stopped for breakfast before going on the ferry huge place

Great staff, friendly, Checking back even when it's so busy 👍

You would love the atmosphere 🍝

A great venue , very popular. It was standing room only on Saturday lunchtime But they managed to produce our food in ten minutes Great staff, very friendly and helpful

Service can be quite slow even when not too busy. Sometimes difficult to find a table. Bustling and busy during university seasons or when there is a show on at the Guildhall next door. Generally has a good selection of ales, but slow to turn the badges round and update the app when they have run out. Very good selection of spirits, wines and other beers.

Firstly i have visited this pub on severly occasions while attending a consert at the Guildhall and all though the food isn't the best didn't have a reason to write a review but because the food i was servered yesterday was nothing short of a disgrace i think i should share my experince , I ordered the Brie and Bacon Burger and on its arrival i didn't think i was going to have any issues with it so started eating the chips plus the two pigs in blankets that were on top after pulling out the stick from the burger i went to remove the tomato from the bun that's when i discovered that the burger was pitch black burnt cold and hard as nails and if i had taken a bite i would have had to visit the dentist to get my teeth fixed, So i headed to the bar to complain and the lady came over to the table to have a look and even she was gobsmacked what she found and imeadiately removed my plate and ordered me another one , So please be aware that the food is not up to standard and should never be served to any customer like that , i'm affraid i will not be going their again while attending the Guildhall

Normally I would rate this wetherspoons high, however dues to this occasion where in was not allowed entry due to being drunk, even though I was sober and not drinking during November, was quite a concern. Especially when the bouncer allowed several people in after me who were way past 'gone'. Just a weird experience to be honest, and no idea why.

Lovely pub in a historic building, Although busy found a table. Food arrived quite quick & was very good 😊

I love this pub. The staff are really friendly. It can get quite busy and still they manage to serve you fairly quick. The food is delicious!! Five stars pub!

Visited on Remembrance Sunday, a huge day in a military town. The IKB was functioning well. I am not a huge fan of Spoons, but this one seems to be run by good staff who have self respect and care about what they do.

I enjoyed my thai soup. A big place to eat and got a lot 9f food choices,drinks and cocktails.

Don't even bother if u have allergies they the screen to tell u what's gluten free is inaccessible and staff can't tell u what's in stock and what's not.

No dogs allowed absolutely rubbish and the beer is YUK not a nice place at all

Zara had great customer service skills, would definitely recommend to anyone

Lucy made the experience for me she gave excellent customer service hands down the loveliest bartender ive ever had :)

Pub that refuses dogs, even outside on the terrace, which is amazing... In short, not pet friendly at all...and no effort in reception to adapt to the needs of all customers. Avoid!

Food was lovely and affordable. I was served by a lovely waitress named Ruby who was super helpful and brought our food out quickly.

Got served by a lovely waitress called Ruby, amazing service lovely and attentive. Couldn’t rate it more!

Lucy was a great help brilliant server

Lucy is the best server there and makes the meanest drinks ;)

Hello everyone, a pleasure to be here. Great pub one of the best I’d say, I’ve had many a great night here. I’d like to mention Jamie gooch, I like to come here sometimes and watch him work, he is a fantastic drink maker and has an even better smile. Shout out to my bro Jamie get that bag sis

Had a great night here last week only made better by Jamie who had the drinks flowing lovely:)

As a student it is a great place to go with friends, especially on a nights out. Even when it's busy, they get my orders right and quick. A server named Jamie has served me a couple of time now and I love that guy. Super friendly and great server. Wetherspoons has never let me down

Love this place and a home away from home when visiting Portsmouth.we were really looked after by Jamie who definitely pours a mean drink, Definitely be back for a good chat and drink soon:)

First time visiting a wetherspoons and the service doesnt disappoint especially for this server named Jamie Gooch, he was so nice to me and got everything I needed quickly and right. Would come again

Everytime I go I have an amazing time. Food and drinks are quickly delivered to the table and are always top notch. Server Jamie Gooch definitely has that star quality service

Regula haunt, always great service. Thanks Jamie for keeping the drinks flowing!

Good, cheap, quick service, friendly staff, especially Jamie.

great spoons with good drinks, especially friendly and very helpful server Eva!

A great burger served with a smile by Eva… one of the best spoons I’ve been to! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We had a great time and great food mostly our waitress was very attentive and helpful, her name was Eva

Very well run, large, Spoons in the centre of Portsmouth. An absolute desert of a place for restaurants near the Guildhall so the IKB really packs them in if there is a concert at the Guildhall next door, as we were for Steve Hackett. Packed out between 5pm and 7.30pm, they nevertheless produced a perfect two-course supper for us two, with the minimum of wait, as they did for nearly all the tables in the place. And the fish and chips were very good indeed. We feared a disaster with all the customers but it is obviously no bother at all. Impressive.

Good place for easy drinks and food. Was served by Zara who was wonderfully kind and patient with me.

Classic spoons, lovely staff especially Zara who served me with a smile!

It's a wetherspoons what else is there to say. Quick service at the bar, always lots of tables, albeit for 2-3 people per table. It's definitely a younger crowd here, but that's due to the area. But great place to go for meeting drinks off the train and heading into southsea.

Food and staff amazing the atmosphere due to other patrons down right awful.

Egg was a bit soft, plates cold, so food cooled quickly. Otherwise all good, and free hot drinks refills excellent. Will be back.

My son has just started university in Portsmouth so it's very local. I thought it was great in there, I'll be going back.

The Isambard Kingdom pub in Portsmouth, part of the Wetherspoon chain, is a popular spot, especially among students from the nearby University of Portsmouth. Its relaxed, budget-friendly atmosphere and Victorian-inspired décor, honoring the great engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, give it a unique charm. As with other Wetherspoon venues, the pub offers a wide selection of classic pub fare at affordable prices, making it ideal for students and locals alike. The diverse beer options, featuring local ales and international brews, and the lively environment, especially during term time, make it a bustling hub for socializing.

Quick friendly service plenty of tables to sit outside area is tiny though. Great meeting place to start a night out on .

Quick service, poppadoms with curry were very greasy, asked for no naan but got it so that was left. Otherwise all OK

We were on the South Coast and Portsmouth appeared in the middle distance. Probably the best place for it, who could tell? We took our chances on a bit of brekkie at The Isambard Kingdom Brunel. It's a Wetherspoons establishment and as such we'd be getting a traditional breakfast and as much coffee as any human being can drink. It was actually perfectly acceptable stuff when it arrived. For the tiny amount we paid for the grub, it was good enough to keep us happy for the money and get through whatever Portsmouth could throw at us. Hot, cooked and very tasty. The breakfast wasn't bad either. We strolled off into the city well fed and with the caffeine headache from the very depths of Hell.

Brilliant place to sit and vibe. Lots of diff characters everywhere so conversation can take any turn haha

Very cheap drinks that you can order at the bar or via the app. It is brought to the table quickly. The food tastes quite good, but you shouldn't expect too much. The pub has the charm of a warehouse - everything is way too loud. Tables are rarely cleared and unfortunately we didn't see any cleaning from the staff. Maybe there was just too much going on that evening. The toilets are also not particularly attractive and could use a renovation.

Absolutely filthy place full of disgusting staff members who are incapable of handling the amount of customers they get

Nice pub. Lovley artwork on the walls

My sister's treated me to a birthday lunch, the food was nice and delivered in a quick time. The place was very clean and tidy. This venue seemed more up-market for a wetherspoon. I enjoyed my visit.

It was very clean, staff very helpful we order breakfast which came very quickly, it was cooked very well, coffee was from a machine and once you pay you can help yourself again. Toilets was very clean.

Can't really give this Pub the credit it might be due,didn't have any food,I was served my Beer quickly and efficiently but being there early Monday Afternoon, it was practically deserted, so no Atmosphere at all, K

Busy pub in the middle of Portsmouth

Fairly sure I've got food poisoning from eating a beef burger from here last night.

Ok. Stopped for breakfast - eggs were stone cold, even after waiting 25 mins Otherwise like any other Spoons.

Ordered peas and they never arrived. They scammed me out of 94p. Will not be returning.

Had a night out with family that ended in this pub. Good price for a good pint. Food was ok and what we expected. I will visit again.

It's a weatherspoons. What more can I say 😊

Staff eemed more busy having a chat than serving customers

Accessible lift door not auto open and very heavy

Great spoons good food good beer good prices

Very large weatherspoons pub- very popular at weekends.

Good pub 1st visit will visit again when over in Portsmouth.

Stopped and had a meal. The food was very good

Cozy beautiful pub in the city centre

Not the best Spoons I've been in...

Good service not busy at this time, excellent price.

The food is good , but the service can be a bit slow sometimes, but that's because it can be very busy sometimes being in the city centre, but overall a good place

Had really lovely meal with family real value for money

Was in a rush so didn't have time to complain but have to say this was the worst meal I can recall . Popped in about 6pm Sunday and ordered a large mixed grill and it was awful . I mean really bad. All the meat had obviously been sitting on hot hold for longer than the legal 4 hour period . It was all so dry, dark , tough and discoloured from sitting so long . It must have been flashed at the grill if at all when plated up as was all so cold . Even the chips . Use wetherspoons once a week . Normally the Palmerston road , or Havant one near where we live and is always good . Great Yarmouth one 2 weeks ago was good . This was terrible. On top of that the app wouldn't let me order a pint of beer . I thought maybe if I go to the bar and ask but the gas was down so no pints . I asked if I could have coke instead as I'd paid for a meal and drink and the abrupt lady behind said that wasn't possible as meal had been ordered already . FFS it's a coke on tap which costs about 10p a glass . When I said I would like to cancel my order I was told I couldn't do that either and if I wanted a drink I'd have to pay for one (despite I'd already paid for one ) so another near £5 to get a drink . I'd avoid this one in future and try one with a decent chef and nicer barmaids . Sorry don't have a photo of my meal or you would see what I mean .

Inedible steak 🥩 harder than the table.

Wetherspoons, you know what you are getting. I do wish they would swim against the weak lager teide and get in a guest lager. All Brit lager is tasting like Budweiser now. Stella, Amstal, Moretti, even Strongbow now all brewed by Heineken. No wonder they have to warn the fans about 'strong' lager in Europe!

Good wetherspoons, reasonably priced. Expect the usual wetherspoons fayre

Yeah, it was a good experience. The football was on and everyone seemed jovial. The drinks were nice and well priced and the staff were very friendly.

It's a spoons, you know what you're getting every time. Simple as that

Wetherspoons pub near a university and navy dockyard says it all 😁

Used this wetherspoons several times ..gets busy but.. the service and food are excellent.

Lovely, helpful staff but does need a refurb! It was tired and in need of reupholster and paint job.

Fed us two days in a row breakfast and dinner very nice it was and good price

Excellent for a quick meal and good value for money. Great customer service and clean and tidy inside.