Butlers in the Buff Live | Coming to Portsmouth later

Portsmouth is one of the south coast's liveliest cities, drawing hen parties and celebration groups from across Hampshire, West Sussex and the Isle of Wight every weekend. The city's waterfront setting, its historic dockyard and its energetic bar scene around Gunwharf Quays make it a brilliant destination for a weekend celebration, and Butlers in the Buff Live is launching here later to give those groups a proper Saturday show.

Portsmouth & Southsea station has direct trains from London Waterloo in 90 minutes, from Brighton in 55 minutes and from Southampton in 40 minutes. The station sits at the edge of the city centre, with Gunwharf Quays, the Guildhall area and Palmerston Road in Southsea all within a short walk or taxi ride. For groups driving, the M27 and A3 provide easy access.

Gunwharf Quays is Portsmouth's premier pre-show destination, the outlet shopping, waterfront restaurants and bars including The Alchemist and Las Iguanas make it a natural gathering point for groups before the show. Southsea's Albert Road and Palmerston Road areas offer a completely different vibe, independent bars, cafes and restaurants in a more relaxed setting. Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard and the Spinnaker Tower provide excellent daytime activities for groups making a weekend of it.

Portsmouth's LGBTQ+ scene is centred around venues like The Edge and The Honour on Osborne Road in Southsea, with a growing drag culture. Portsmouth's south coast location and transport links make it a natural choice for our planned rollout. Post-show, the options range from the clubs on Guildhall Walk to the waterfront bars at Gunwharf. Register your interest now to be first when Portsmouth dates are announced.