# The Bold Forester, Southsea — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Bold Forester — Pub in Southsea with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.3/5 from 836 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/southsea/restaurants/the-bold-forester (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Pub # The Bold Forester 177 Albert Road, Southsea [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14880946495983666301&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Bold Forester](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/101394052141147063940) **In short:** The Bold Forester is a pub in Southsea, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 836 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Bold Forester The Bold Forester is a pub on Albert Road in Southsea serving food in generous portions alongside a wide selection of drinks. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The pub takes bookings and is set up for children and groups. It has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Bold Forester's own website](https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/hampshire/bold-forester?utm_source=g_places&utm_medium=locations&utm_campaign=UC_pubpage). ## Opening hours **Monday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Tuesday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Friday** 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM **Saturday** 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM **Sunday** 12:00 – 10:30 PM ### Kitchen hours **Monday** 12:00 – 8:00 PM **Tuesday** 12:00 – 8:00 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 8:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 8:00 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 8:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 8:00 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 7:00 PM ## What's nearby - Bike U Like next door - Tesco Express next door - Havelock Community Centre next door - Sainsbury's Local next door - The Wedgewood Rooms next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this pub's delicious and well-cooked food, including generous portions and a wide selection of drinks. They also highlight the warm, welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and great value for money. Some reviews mention the staff can be unhelpful. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (836 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Southsea Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/87180). [More restaurants in Southsea](https://staycation.co.uk/southsea/restaurants) ★ 4.3 (836 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/hampshire/bold-forester?utm_source=g_places&utm_medium=locations&utm_campaign=UC_pubpage) [023 9283 8743](tel:02392838743) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Southsea **Plus Code** 9C2WQWPG+P5 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Southsea Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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