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Dark And Dirty CoffeePortsmouth

★★SpecialtyProperly excellent

Queen St2 mi from Portsmouth centrelast reviewed July 2026

The house blend comes from Brighton's Trading Post Coffee Roasters, with guest single origins rotating in alongside it. Tasting notes are printed on the menu for every pour.

Portsmouth's foothold for Brighton's Trading Post Coffee Roasters, printed tasting notes included.

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What we love

  • •House blend comes from Trading Post Coffee Roasters in Brighton
  • •Guest single origins rotate alongside the house pour
  • •Tasting notes printed on the menu for every blend
  • •Baristas talk customers through the less familiar coffees on offer

Location

45 Queen St, Portsea, Portsmouth PO1 3HW, UK

2 mi from Portsmouth centre

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