The Courtyard

Elaine C

Great place to have a calm tea break in beautiful surroundings away from the busy-ness of the pier and beach areas. The coffee cake with walnuts and vegan jaffa cake were fresh and delicious. Would love to return to try the Sunday roast which looked really good as well.

Anne Shepherd

Found this place on a web search. It's set in the courtyard of Southsea castle and is a bit hidden. But its well worth looking for! They serve "small plate" meals and we had 6 between the two of us and it was ample food. We had scallop and chorizo stack, pankho chicken, chicken pate balls, fries, aubergine in sauce and arancini balls. Followed by poached pears and champagne sorbet and churros and sauce. Cocktails were two for one and were great! Sat at a nice table in the first section, there was another group of 4 and other people though the next area. There was a gentle hubbub of conversation etc and no music so you could hear yourself talk. We did spend a bit but it was an anniversary celebration, well worth it though. The waitress was lovely, chatty and informative. Great evening. We'd definitely recommend it.

martin for

Visiting the Courtyard was a great way to start the day at Southsea. It was going to be a very hot day, but sitting in the Courtyard, in the shade surrounded by thick walls it was cool and fresh. The staff are friendly and I can recommend the vegi breakfast. Nice toast, not to greasy and tasty. A very relaxing place to sit in the morning shade.