The Slug and Lettuce - Southsea in Portsmouth

My partner and I came here for drinks and darts on Valentine’s Day. Shout out to our host Tegan, she was very friendly and helpful from the beginning and helped to make it such a good night for us! Thanks for a good night and good luck to Tegan and the team we know the new venue is going to go off 🥳🥳

Absolutely brilliant venue- the staff went above and beyond for my friends birthday, we tried out all the activities and were even offered the chance to start in the arcade while our drinks were made, the lovely bartender took our order and delivered them to our table to ensure we didn’t miss out on any time. The cocktails are very innovative and totally worth it especially the ones that light up or use fire brilliant time. Highly recommend

This is a really fun concept for Southsea and it's great to have something different to do on a night out! However, I do think there's a bit of work needed to get this right. We booked an hour of time in the arcade. It was fun and there are a few good machines there, but it's a pretty small crowded space. I feel like they could do with a few extra machines, and making more of the downstairs arcade space. The bar staff work hard but there's definitely some issues with the way it's organised. It took a very long time for our cocktails to be made (with the staff member having to go downstairs to retrieve some of the ingredients). This was our second attempt to get a drink because the first time nobody was getting served, and it was eating into our arcade time. I think it's a good idea overall and we could see ourselves coming back to hang out and play some games for an hour, but I think it'd need some improvement to the arcade space and the drinks service first. I do really like the cocktail menu and want to try more of them!

Arcade was great and drinks were fab!!

Booked a last minute table here as a group of 4 for Saturday night. We were shown to a table of 2 which the staff added two chairs to but it was right in the way of the table next to us meaning we had to get up and move the chairs every time the other people wanted to get up. We ordered four identical cocktails on the two for one and waited around 10 mins to be served and another 10-15 mins for the drinks to be made. They all tasted completely different and seemed to be 80% ice. Also the cocktails which said they were topped with sweets e.g. foam bananas, fizzy belts, were nowhere to be seen and when mentioned to bartender he just said ‘we don’t have any’. It was so cold in there we all had to put our coats back on, music that was nothing to do with the theme of the bar. Surely with a retro arcade themed bar the music should match? We didn’t go upstairs so maybe it’s a bit better up there. The toilets were nice and clean. All in all wouldn’t come back again.

A brilliant idea, terribly delivered. My partner and I took a chance. We had read the bad reviews on Google but thought we would give this place the benefit of the doubt and went to see if they were right....and unfortunately they were, we won't be returning! Things started well as we were warmly welcomed and the cocktail menu was creatively themed on computer games. My partner went to order but was told they didn't have one of the major ingredients to one of their cocktails... So we picked another, which the bar tender took about 10 minutes to make (he didn't seem so sure of the recipe either). The rainbow cocktail we received did initially look impressive but as we started looking closer, we realised there were black bits floating around in it. On closer inspection little bits of plastic were in the ice! Disheartened, we took them back to the bar to ask for a refund where my partner was ignored for 10 minutes by the bar tender (he made eye contact but didn't do anything). Thankfully my partner finally got his attention and the lady who initially welcomed us apologised and did the refund with no issue. Such a shame as it has potential but until they improve their standards, we won't be returning!

Such a great addition to Portsmouth, the whole vibe is so exciting! The arcade games were so fun especially Mario Kart and the darts were more enjoyable than I thought as there was so many different games to play. Lovely cocktails and the staff went above and beyond to ensure me and my friends enjoyed this experience :). Can’t wait to go back

Came here last night for the first time as this seemed to be a great addition to Southsea, however we were extremely disappointed. First of all it was £10 to play on the very old and mostly broken arcade machines, the air hockey doesn’t provide enough air so the puck just gets stuck in the middle, dance mat doesn’t register your feet, gun shooting game doesn’t register shots. There’s probably only about 10 machines. Second of all the upstairs mens toilet had no lock in the cubicle, no toilet roll, there was exposed wires and electrics right next to the sink just left there, the downstairs disabled toilet had old kitchen equipment dumped in there and a massive roll of carpet, you’ve only been open around a week 😂 how on earth is it in this sorry state already? The place clearly has absolutely no pride in what they do considering how little of a time they have been open. 100% will not visit again. You want a drink and to play some games. Bring some cans and go to the arcades on the seafront.

Had such a great experience. Cocktails were amazing and the team were so friendly and seemed genuinely excited about the new rebrand just as much as we were to experience it. Arcade game was great only £15 for unlimited play for an hour!! Definitely spent more in other arcades for less time 😅 never got to the AR darts upstairs as they were fully booked but deffo be back to try that next!!!

I was excited to receive an invite to the launch weekend but ended up with the most disappointing experience. The staff ignored us at the bar for a ridiculously long time, and eventually served us with dirty glasses and cocktails that we had watched them pour half measures into. The drinks were 2 for 1, but it’s actually only one drink just poured across two glasses as mine were both only half full. I ordered the Zelda Elixir which came looking nothing like the picture and tasting like half of the ingredients were missing, and even upon questioning this the bartender told me it was correct and went back to ignoring us. Due to the long process of being served, we didn’t get our full hour in the arcade area, only around 40 minutes of it, and then when the time was almost up they tried to kick us out earlier still so that the next group could get started even though our time hadn’t finished and despite the slow service. We spent £30 due to the invites but without those this night would have cost £58, both of which are not figures you want to pay for such a poor experience.

We went second night after the rebranding hoping for a entertaining alternative and were left with confusion and a poor experience. You have to book to to access the arcade games, and then they have no signposting as to where to go to show this booking, the bar staff actively ignored us for 20 minutes and then when we finally found who to speak to he told us to queue back up for drinks. The drinks then came in poorly washed half dirty glasses after watching the bartender pour half measures into the cocktail mixer. Then we were able to enjoy 40 minutes of our '1 hour' game booking in a cramped environment with little choice as everything was taken. Overall an entirely negative experience that I will not recommend.

Misleading information. Me and my partner went to check out this new venue yesterday afternoon thinking it sounded great but not managing to get much info from the website or socials. We ordered two cocktails (£14) and went to play arcade games as it was really quiet and we thought we could just walk in. No one said anything to us until we went to get another drink thinking this was a great place and we'd spend all day there. We were then told it was £15 pp per hour to play! On the website the figure of £10 is put about as well as 'unlimited play' which is very misleading and unclear. It would be really nice if there was clearer information on how to access this space as it feels like you're relying on people turning up thinking one thing and then just spending the extra money once there. It would also be nice if games were free play or at least cheaper for more time. Sadly I don't think this venue will last long by out pricing people like us who are unlikely to go back given the prohibitive cost. We'll stick to the arcades.

Sonét, Sonét, Sonét! An absolute pleasure always. Her service is exceptional.

Great drink selection and amazing cocktails made by Lewis!

Came for a bottomless brunch, love lewis, he made the experience brilliant!!

Excellent festive paint and sip. Service was brilliant, Paige and Danielle were fabulous!

Jana gave outstanding hospitality and brilliant customer service skills. Came in for a couple drinks and she was very attentive towards me. She did an excellent job!

Paige and Danielle were amazing! Perfect Christmas brunch!

Amazing service from Tegan and lewis

What a fantastic brunch! Tegan has been so Attentive the whole way through. Thank you!

Tegan and Lewis looked after us so well. The cocktails and food were amazing. Didn't rush us to drink up and was lovely. Thank you

Sonet was awesome. Had a great time. 10/10 would recommend for a night out

The staff is exceptional—attentive, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do. Our bartender, Jana, was a true professional, crafting each cocktail with precision and care. The drink menu is both expansive and innovative, offering a wide range of options from classic cocktails to unique twists on old favorites. What truly sets Drift apart, though, is the vibe. Whether you’re here for a casual evening with friends, a romantic date, or a celebration, the energy is always just right. The music is at the perfect volume for conversation, and there’s always something happening—whether it’s a guest DJ, live music, or a special event. The attention to detail is everywhere, from the carefully selected garnishes on each drink to the cozy seating options and clean, well-maintained facilities. The crowd is diverse and friendly, making it an ideal place for both regulars and newcomers alike. Overall, Drift is a standout destination for anyone who appreciates excellent drinks, a welcoming atmosphere, and top-notch service. I’ll definitely be returning soon!

Absolutely amazing experience here! Sonét was great! She never let my drink be empty at their bottomless brunch! 10/10. Taking everyone there from now on!!!!

Had an amazing evening, Sonét was brilliant and gave great service

della was amazing, would recommend coming here to anyone who fancies a couple of drinks!

Lovely service, Jana and Teagan are great workers and lovely girls

The best Xmas meal. Jana was great!

Good scran, sue dod good cocktails too. Would drink again

Came in as a big group of 20 and Viki did incredible as our server !! Highly recommend

great place for drinks the vibe was amazing and music was great ella was serving us and she was amazing

Viki was amazing! So lovely and attentive. She was super quick with service. I can’t give any stars for food because we didn’t get any. Other tables got food and we didn’t. It was strange.

Sue was a great server 10/10 recommend

Sonet and Tegan were great servers!

Sonet and Tegan were the best EVER!!!

Sue is a great bar tender, great service and brings a better atmosphere to the club

Amazing waitress Emma 🙌🏻 brilliant atmosphere. Will recommend to all friends and family

Absolutely fab! Emma was so lovely and made sure our drinks were never empty! Brilliant atmosphere!

Did bottomless brunch and it was brilliant. Food was good and the atmosphere was amazing. Great music, friendly staff and Daniella was great

Amazing service by daniella awesome atmosphere tasty food

Great bottomless brunch today. Daniella, our server was lovely.

Emma was so great - looked after us so well xx

Emma was so lovely and helpful. Will defo be back

A great brunch here just before Christmas. What a great way to kick off the festivities! Emma was great and really looked after us!!

Absolutely brilliant bar, great powerlifting Christmas dinner

Amazing bottomless brunch and aonet and Tegan were so helpful. Thankyou!

DJ would have been better as there wasn't many 90s tunes for a 90s RnB brunch, Ella W as amazing though!

Great night all round, r&b would recommend and Ella w who served us done great! Thank you

Due to no response via email - Dear Event Organizer/Management Team I am writing to express my disappointment with the Justin Bieber Brunch event held on November 9th in Portsmouth. I had high expectations for what was advertised as a fun and enjoyable experience, but unfortunately, it fell far short of what was promised. Firstly, the food provided was of extremely poor quality. Our burgers were very bland, cold, or tasted stale, and somewhat represented a ‘rustlers burger look a like from Poundland fridge’ which was unacceptable for an event of this nature. Guests paid a premium for this experience, and the food should have been a highlight, not a letdown. Secondly, the service throughout the event was painfully slow. It took an excessive amount of time for food and drinks to be served, and staff appeared overwhelmed and unorganized. We had been informed that drinks would start for 14:00, this was followed by our drinks being given at 14:45. Not to mention the wrong drinks being given, multiple times. This led to frustration among attendees and detracted from the overall atmosphere of the event. Walking into the event at 1:25/1:28 staff eating behind the bar I asked if the event was taking place and the response was “yeah I guess so” Lastly, the state of the facilities was appalling. The toilets were flooded, without locks and unusable for much of the event, creating an unsanitary and uncomfortable environment for guests. This should have been addressed promptly, yet the issue persisted for the duration of the brunch. However, I would like to commend one member of your staff, Emma, who stood out with her professionalism and empathy. Despite the challenges, Emma was very apologetic and did her best to address guests’ concerns. Her attitude and effort were appreciated in an otherwise disappointing experience. Overall, the event was poorly managed and failed to meet even the most basic standards. I would appreciate it if you could provide an explanation for these issues, as well as outline how you intend to compensate attendees for such a disappointing experience. I look forward to your prompt response. regards, Jordan stevens

Swift vs styles bottomless brunch was great fun!

Amazing cocktail class. Lewis made it such a fun evening. We had brilliant time.

Ella our server was amazing and so helpful, as were all the staff - the Rocky Horror performers were brilliant and really got everyone involved which was fab! The cocktails were lovely and very moreish

Ella was amazing the show was incredible thank you for one hell of a party

Amazing Rocky Horror Show bottomless brunch. Awesome atmosphere. Great service from Emma. Thanks!

One of the most obnoxious DJs full of his own importance. Extremely rude when approached for a special request, arrogant and dismissive. He thinks he belongs in Ibiza !…… went with 20 plus people and ignored us all. Don’t go to this place unless you are desperate!

Luke was very good and a good host

Great night here, all staff was amazing and Lewis was very welcoming a kept the drinks coming and defiantly got our moneys worth m. thank you so much

Had the potential to be amazing but fell very short.

Emma was lovey looked after us all.

Amazing brunch for my friends hen do! Great atmosphere, great show!

Shannon was lovely, we had an amazing service! Would absolutely recommend if anyone is thinking of coming!

So the event has been lots of fun but to be told it was only an hour of bottomless on arrival was a surprise. Jill has been amazing throughout and made sure our glasses were always full.

Shame everything was served in a plastic container

So much fun at spice girls brunch

Servers Oscar, Sam and Shannon were lovely!

Shannon was amaze at brunch!!! Loved it would defo recommend!!! ❤️

Painting and cocktails. Had a lot of fun, the drinks were fab and the food was good

Emma was a great waitress polite and always happy to help and the drinks were lovely. Overall a great event coordinated by Paige

Had a great sip and paint experience. Service was excellent.

Had a fab time painting and drinking with friends. I'm not creative but it was really easily to follow. Will definitely recommend.

Did sip and paint was very good. Paige was very good and helpful. Emma our server was very kind and quick

Sip and paint brunch excellent service busy emma and fun painting with paige

A great staff experience and fun atmosphere

Good vibes and good drinks bosh

We came for bottomless brunch was so good service was amazing Ella was our server and she was so friendly and lovely

Great night at bottomless brunch, our server ella was so friendly and efficient made our experience 10/10, would definitely recommend drift :)

Came here for a bottomless. The music was so loud inside, no one could hear across the table and we had to resort to only talking to the people next to us. Toilets were clean, however half of them were flooded at the base. The food was absolutely awful. They put pea shoots on chocolate waffles?? The burgers tastes incredibly cheap, the buns were dry as anything. The only redeeming factor was that our server was great and made sure the drinks kept flowing. For nearly £40 I really don’t think it was worth it due to the state of the food.

Great vibe, Drag brunch was lots of fun and Kirsty was a fab host!

Ella was our designated waitress tonight and she was exceptional, the service she provided was brilliant as well as the bubbly warm atmosphere she provided. 10/10 service!

Amazing service Thanks for a great night

Always love the themed bottomless drinks, another fantastic night and served by the lovely and fast ella

Had the best time at a Taylor Swift brunch. Food was good, songs were great, service was amazing - especially Ella! Thank you so much 🫶🏻

What a brilliant brunch thoroughly enjoyed fantastic drinks and good service

We had an amazing time at Drift Bar for a bottomless brunch,.Jake was awesome always on the ball. We are definitely coming back,

Jake was fantastic member of your staff ,always asking if we're OK food was great too ..thankyou jake

Best bottomless!! Thanks to the awesome Sonet for taking care of our table.

Ella was the best host at the mcfly vs busted bottomless brunch, had the best night 🫶🏻

10/10 amazing brunch quick drinks amazing afternoon from Oscar and Joanna

11/10 so quick on drink service and shout out to Oscar and Joanna for such great service!! Also the bar staff who were making all the drinks behind the scenes!!

Lewis is my favourite staff, however lewis was not on shift and I have to mention Ella was incredibly attentive and probably exceeded Lewis level of service, Will be looking out for her in the future…

My friend booked the Ibiza White Party for my hen do with 14 of us in total. It was a mess from the start. A few days before the event they changed the times and food menu which meant on the day there was an issue with the choices so my friend had to have something else. Food served in cardboard bowls. They did give us 2 bottles of Prosecco (between 12 people) we said we were disappointed with the changes but then saw every other table with the same. There weren’t enough seats for us so I had 3 friends in a corner table near us. Wasn’t very inclusive and fun when it was for a celebration. The DJ asked us what music we wanted. He shouldn’t be asking what we want. He should play what’s advertised. He had no vibes at all and when I asked half way through for him to play Ibiza anthems he rudely said they were on the playlist. The advertisement said it would be Ibiza DJs but it was just the normal Drift DJ. The drinks service was absolutely shocking. We asked for jugs to make things quicker and easier for the staff and to maximise the drinks given the large party. They said they couldn’t do jugs so we ordered a round of the same drinks. Ended up having 2 each in the space of 45 minutes. The other table was getting served much quicker and when we questioned this we were told they had a different server and were being difficult. So basically you have to moan you’re not happy to get served. We were then offered jugs by the manager as apparently it is her discretion and the service did improve but it just put a downer on the whole evening. £45 each is absolutely extortionate for what we got.

Atmosphere fabulous and such a great afternoon. Drinks served by by Ella was amazing, love xxd

Ella was a superstar, she kept the drinks flowing after a slow start, she always kept a smile on her face which kept the vibes high. Will defo be back xxxx

Great night in Drift! Ella was so attentive and friendly. Deffo come back again!

Ella was so attentive and friendly! Deffo be back again!!

I done the bottomless brunch an our sever emma was amazing had the best day

After a slight delay in getting the drinks flowing a lovely atmosphere and constant stream of cocktails by Ella made up for it x

Sonet was a great server and very respectful and professional. will be coming back for another brunch. Drift needs to give her a raise, 10/10

Emma our server was lovely and looked after us very well. Unfortunately our food was stone cold

Emma was brilliant very quick with servuce