Abaristo                           

Background

It is claimed that The American Bar was originally used to house convicts waiting to be deported to penal colonies in Virginia during the late 18th Century.

There has been a pub on this site for over 200 years as the building is first listed as The Shipwrights Arms in 1784.  By 1859 the name had changed to The Forfarshire Tavern with Mr John Sturrock as the landlord.  The name quickly changed to The American Hotel - recorded in 1887 by Whites Hampshire and owned by a Mr Chamberlain.

During the Second World War The American was one of the most badly damaged public houses in Portsmouth.

On 6th July 1965 the name was changed to The American Bar.
The American Bar was taken over by its present owners David and Karen Moore in 2003 & its name changed to Abaristo in 2009.

General Stuff

Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 'til 00:30; Sun 12:00 'til midnight

Beers

Eleven beers are on tap ranging from sessional lagers to real ales, with the recent addition of our speciality beers range (Hoegaarden, Leffe Blonde and Staropramen).

Wine

A selection of red, white, rosé and sparkling wines is available.

Food

The American Bar has focuses on modern British food. The philosophy is to keep food seasonal and simple adding twists to classic dishes.

Mark Andrew's team creates menus to suit varying tastes and moods, whether you are after an a la carte meal, fabulous fish or simply a snack.

The chefs are happy to adapt the menu to suit special dietary requirements, including gluten free options.

Food is served all day every day, from 12 noon onwards.

The Abaristo was reviewed in The News on 13th March 2009

Facilities

Free parking is available directly outside Abaristi  (3 hours) or on Lombard street (2 hours).

Open from 11am until 11pm Mondays to Saturdays and 12pm to 10.30pm on Sundays.

Last orders for food at 10pm

www.abarbistro.co.uk