Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Portsmouth

"The Wave Maiden has the vibe of a neighborhood bar with plenty of dedicated regulars, while also providing a top quality, ever changing selection of..."

Eloïse Maget

Lorenzo Appiani

Carol Beer

Ruben Peças

Tracy pool

The Invincible

"Popped in before Warriorfest last night.Really excellent proper pub. Staff were really really friendly and keen to chat about drinks. 3 Ales, London..."

Eddy Reynolds

"Excellent pub. Organised a private function for an engagement party with the help of Charlee and Mark. They pulled out all of the stops and did..."

Charlotte Roberts

"Very clean and well laid out pub ( no food). Excellent pricing and friendly staff. Great range of music. Non-threatening environment. Would..."

Geoffrey Shawe

"Great food, friendly staff and a lovely place just to relax and enjoy your meal. Would recommend to everyone...."

Zoe Walker

"great - excellent food - great bar staff - lovely atmosphere well worth a visit - easy parking right next door too x lovely evening family friendly-..."

Rachel Francis

"We came, we tasted, it kicked arse!! I came here Sunday the 13th with my family for my Birthday, all I wanted that day was a Jon-Boy roastie & it was..."

Vickki Moody Hughes

"First time I have had a meal here and will definitely be returning. Great service from the staff along with some very unique beers. The roast dinner..."

James Morris

"Lovely pub and fantastic food. Cooked by the new head chef Jon Greenham, many..."

Johnny Cole

"Great pub, great food and great atmosphere. It can only get..."

Catherine Wojcik

"Fantastic hidden Portsmouth gem of a pub. Highly recommended!..."

William Chambers

"Hosted a private event here. The venue was lovely, great food, and staff helpful from start to finish. Thanks..."

Hazel Ashleen Squibb

"Great little find. If you've been in The Historic Dockyard and keep your ticket, you get a discount on the awesome beers and fabulous food. A great..."

Carol Gunn

"Noting but the..."

Rob Watts

"Had my wedding meal and reception here and everything was perfect especially the food and..."

Matt Harrison

"Lovely little pub, and the cheapest I've found by far..."

Hazel Duncan

"Great atmosphere. Definitely worth a..."

Angie Campbell

"Popped in before Warriorfest last weekend. Really excellent proper pub. Staff were really really friendly and keen to chat about drinks. 3 Ales,..."

Eddy Reynolds

"Went in on a Monday for a few drinks before a concert at the Portsmouth Guildhall. Served straight away by a friendly chatty member of staff and..."

Stephen Bishop

"The food is absolutely BANGING! Cheeky couple feeds wasnt expecting much, good pub food was the highest expectation... Blew that expectation out the..."

Alex Naylor

"Recently refurbished and they have made a good job of it. Drinks are a good price for the location that it is in and not as packed as the other pubs..."

Con Burnes

"Very good modern bar. Clean tidy and friendly staff. As other pubs in this area they offer discount to naval personel with id. A safe place to walk..."

Steve Harris (Bomber127)

"Went there today with friends to have a meal and watch the England game the atmosphere was electric. Nice to see the new management who are great and..."

Richard H

"Only been here the once with work colleagues , i dont drink but looked nice and tidy, could be going back in September so more than happy to go back..."

joe “Joski” lethbridge

"Great food and a good atmosphere. Staff are welcoming. There are also event through the..."

Philip Pearson

"Great atmosphere, welcoming staff, good selection of beers and spirits. And pool and darts..."

Sophie Dykes

"Great friendly pub with great staff, loads of choice or drinks and bar snacks, even something for the dog, Would most definitely come..."

Joe Grassick

"Fleeting visit. Had a decent meal and a few drinks. Nice little place. Will visit..."

Stuart Wren

"Having an amazing time at a help the hero's quiz. Fantastic atmosphere, good food and friendly..."

Susan Ruff

"A place to go to escape the crowd. Good wine. Fab and friendly..."

Rob Hale

"Bar staff really nice and has a good selection of..."

Micky Wilson

"Bit of a dive but nice atmosphere and had a pool table and darts..."

Joe Bradbury

"Staff are really nice food was delish warm and..."

Sabina Broadbere

"Friendly staff and nice small pub..."

simon clare

Wheelchair Accessible

Nicholsons

91/100 (2761 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Cash Only

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely food.. never have a bad meal here! Lunch time specials are lovely... highly..."

Kerry Hutton

"Love this place! Very friendly staff and food is always delicious... And they prepare the best sangria in..."

Pablo Vazquez

"We visited on Sunday 1st October . It was our second visit . The restaurant is amazing , the food is very tasty and plentiful, definitely good value..."

Janette Rowe

"Three of us went before a show for a meal waiter very welcoming, something for everyone on the menu. Two of us had a selection of Tapas which were..."

Helen Richardson

"Took my mum for dinner and had the set menu, OMG, it was amazing!! My steak was the best I'd had in a long time. Service was excellent, cannot fault..."

Jodie Stephenson

"Had an excellent outing for a meal here. Food excellent Service excellent Wine list very good and reasonably priced considering I'm from noorth..."

Simon Grange

"Love this place and wanted to treat my partner for Valentines Day, didn’t fail us - he loved it. Thank..."

Wendy Johnson

"Went for a meal before Theatre visit food was excellent and great value for..."

Paul Ellis

"I eat out extensively in Portsmouth and tonight, with my girlfriend, I had the best meal I have had in the city to date. The whole experience was..."

Old School Strength and Conditioning

"Chef from Moldova 🇲🇩 made these dishes sing with layers of organic flavour and complexity within each dish. Didn’t all blend together as one..."

Finnuala Quinn

"Another great meal, really enjoyed all our..."

Kirsty J

"A very pleasant little restaurant, which offers a Spanish themed menu and a selection of wines and cocktails. We had 9 tapas dishes between 3 of us,..."

Doug Tibbetts

"Absolutely amazing food, freshly made. Proper, authentic Spanish tapas, very nice sangria, perfect alioli! A delight! We will come back and recommend..."

Alexandra Albu

"Recently visited Nicholsons with my partner and absolutely loved it. Brilliant menu and one of the best meals I've had. For an independent business..."

Ashleigh L

"The best Paella I've ever had, better than when in Spain. Very flavoursome and rich. Friendly staff. I'll be going back soon. Thank..."

Olivia P

"Friendly staff and good food. Unfortunately the dishes I had chosen were unavailable. My daughter wanted the paella but had to order 24hrs in..."

Ian Francis

"An amazing variety of food- I think I ate the most I’ve ever eaten at a restaurant! The steak tapas was the best beef I’ve had in Portsmouth, and..."

Christian Masters

"The best restaurant in Southsea. Delicious, freshly cooked food and excellent, friendly staff. Fantastic menu. Can not recommend this restaurant more..."

Jayne Tonkin

"Good service! Amazing food except the churros a bit oily. Overall very happy with the..."

BetBet Lam

"Fantastic evening! Cocktails were lovely and food was super tasty! The service was great, everyone was so..."

Ellie Scott

"Took a while to get drinks before ordering but it was very busy & Iow on staff. The food was amazing, staff friendly..."

Paula Penvose

"Beautiful food so fresh and hot definitely recommend lovely staff..."

Vikki Jones

"Great food , enjoyed are dinner. it was lovely and sunny so finished are drinks outside, do recommend booking as always..."

Fiona Nicholas

"We had Tapas on a Sunday afternoon for my wife's birthday. The food and service was wonderful. We are already planning to go back for my sons..."

Rumbleys

"Great food. Young guy who served us was new but he was very good..."

Linda Brown

"Delicious food, very nice ambience and helpful staff. Mussels in the sauce and prawns & scallops on skewers were one of the best or probably the best..."

Tatyana Malyukova

The Florence Arms

91/100 (2163 ratings)

Pink Gin and Lemonade

Cakes

Homemade Beef Burger

Lamb

Sirloin Steak and Fries

Vegan Mushroom Burger Gluten Free

A Selection from the Light Bites

Cheeky Espresso Martini

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tastiest fish and chips I've ever had. Second visit there and it was perfect. A lot of places sell themselves as a Gastropub, but "The Flo" truly..."

Richard Dixon

"Lovely homely food, very warm welcome and great service by relaxed and friendly staff. Highly recommend this little hideaway pub, nice atmosphere and..."

Jules Guilfoyle

"It's the first time Iv been in this outstanding pub and my god Iv been missing out . We came in for my fiancés bday meal with him n his family , we..."

Danielle Dotty Cotton

"We were working away and our hotel recommended we pop round, I've eaten in some places but the food here was outstanding. The lads on the bar Joe,..."

Darren Johnson

"100% recommend.good beer/food and staff on the..."

Steve Dundigin

"Our 2nd visit and was a real pleasurable experience, I would happily recommend this GastroPub to any and all of my friends.....great food, great..."

Neil Hickton

"Fantastic!!! Took in laws, children and our dog. Pre booked a table. Not too long a wait for food, service exemplary, food delicious! Really looked..."

Lisa Rust

"Excellent 'Dog Friendly' Gastro-pub! Can thoroughly recommend the Hake and found a very nice 'alcohol free' hoppy ale...! Will be back! Thank you..."

Joanne Ward Nee Pickstock

"Fantastic evening staff were great food was excellent and music spot on will most definitely visit again..."

Sandy Rose Davies

"The best pub and pub grub on Southsea. Challenging to be the best a la cattle..."

Roger Coghlan

"It's not the first time we have been here, but this certainly will not be the last! We have always enjoyed the food here and found the service to be..."

ashley plumpton

"Dropped in on our way back to the front having been walking around the Southsea food festival, not knowing what to expect. Got very tasty food, good..."

George Morley

"Only the BEST gastropubs welcome dogs in the bar & the Florence Arms did not disappoint 🎉 plus they served an outstanding midweek lunch to 3 of us..."

Emma Voysey

"Pleasant pub with a good drinks selection. Quite quiet location but seemingly no outside area which would have been nice! Prices not too bad, staff..."

James Wilkinson

"Amazing food, really attentive staff. Plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians. Decent portion sizes and good value for..."

dpw81

"We didn't eat here, but intend to on our next visit. A lovely pub, beautifully decorated, lovely setting & fab staff. A great asset being just feet..."

Sandra Godfrey

"Popped in for a bite to eat whilst visiting Southsea beach. Staff very friendly and approachable. It's recently been done up, decor beautiful!! Very..."

Alison

"Lovely pub, great food, good atmosphere. We went there for our anniversary on a whim... because we'd forgotten it was our anniversary ! We were not..."

Debra Foss

"Lovely little hidden gem. Started with a gin & tonic, then had an amazing steak. The place has just been decorated, and still smelled of paint, but..."

Steven McAllister

"31/5/23 update: I'm very happy to report that The Florence is still serving excellent food and drink 😀. We had three small plates (calamari, fish..."

Slim Jim

"Update - April 2023 The Florence has become my second home pretty much. The menu keeps getting better and better, it changes every couple of months..."

Spike Nutter

"Great atmosphere in this tucked away pub. All staff were very friendly and helpful, they were happy to check ingredients with the kitchen staff for..."

Sophie Hayward

"Good choice for excellent service and good pub food. Dropped in for an impromptu lunch on day trip to the coast. Had lunch for 6 and everyone..."

matt telling

"Food was superb. Lovely little Gastro pub. Service was excellent, and really couldn't find fault. The mushroom starter was lovely, and my Wagyu..."

Ken Wright

"Great staff. Seem very friendly. Fresh well cooked food and lovely drinks. Would eat here..."

Luke Mares

"Wow, what a fantastic pub. From our arrival to when we left the staff could not have been more friendly and professional. Our friend from North..."

Trish B

"Had possibly one of the best fillet steaks ever last night, gave it 11 out of 10, overall with 3 courses I would score 10 out of..."

Will Bartlam

"Booked for Mothering Sunday for 4 of us and was so pleased to have been recommended the Florence Arms (hadn't been before). We enjoyed a drink in..."

Allen Jennings

The Duke Of Buckingham Pub

"Had Sunday roast, staff very good and quick to serve. Gorgeous food -although we felt veg was very hard (carrots felt raw). We were told to request..."

Louise Purcell

"Absolutely amazing pub. My wife and I had our wedding reception and breakfast here. The food was stunning as always and Charlotte and the team were..."

Nick Birmingham

"Had a roast dinner today with family. Lovely service. Fab food. Staff very helpful. Would come back again and again. Same catering company that we..."

Kat Brydon

"Just had our wedding reception there.. The food was fantastic and the guys who run it are so lovely and accommodating. Everyone's still raving about..."

Jane Carr

"Absolutely brilliant evening, wonderful service, lovely food and great singers! The staff couldn't do enough for us! A great evening to celebrate our..."

Sarah Beale

"Probably the best steak I have ever had. Loads of extras on the plate as well just to make it the little bit better than other..."

Sharon Cook

"We were lucky enough to of been brought a groupon voucher. We were unsure what to expect but couldn't of been more pleased. Superb food and excellent..."

Catherine Vincent

"Top marks to the waitress that served our table. She was lovely and professional. The food was great. Even from the time I came in earlier too book..."

Keith Baker

"Went there for my sisters Birthday. The service was very friendly from the start. All eight of us had a starter and main course and I have to say it..."

Chris D'Cunha

"My son and daughter in law took me here for my birthday lunch. The meal was lovely and well worth the money, the staff were well mannered and very..."

Pat Doolan

"On our way to Goodwood Festival of Speed, popped in for food and the quiz was on. Amazing food and amazing quiz. Wednesday's will never be the same..."

Ian Davies

"Stayed last week for four nights, we had room's 11 and 12 up in the rafters! Rooms very well set out and lovely and clean. Even though a little on..."

Ceri Kay

The Royal Albert

90/100 (2099 ratings)

Albert's Big Breakfast

Roast Lamb November 2022

That's a Royal Sunday Roast

Roast Lamb and Pork Mix Roast

Eye's Too Big for Me Belly Roast

Wheelchair Accessible

"Remember when you’re Nanna used to pile up the Sunday dinner cos ‘you’re a growing lad’ ? Well you get that here and it’s top quality!..."

Joe Wyatt

"Decent pub with lovely, friendly staff. Delicious food, nice bright courtyard area for outdoor sitting. Sunday Roasts are popular here and quality..."

Julia Mint

"Had Sunday lunch here for the first time recently. Pros: one of the best Sunday roasts we've had for a long time. really well thought out and..."

Mike Mapson

"Friendly staff food fantastic value for money go on treat yourself or just relax with a pint wi fi is free..."

Gold Star

"Good grub and grog at reasonable prices. Huge breakfast served all day for £7.50. Could use a little sprucing up inside to get the 5 stars but still..."

Mark Tupper

"Superb pub, lovely atmosphere, staff and the Sunday lunch is amazing. Just proves you don't have to pay an arm n a leg for good food 🙂❤️..."

Dawn Smedley

"Shared this experience with the best man I know, but now need to say goodbye..."

Hannah O'Byrne - Millard

"Came in quite late in the afternoon, on the off chance of food. Lovely warm welcome from staff. Full, home cooked roast dinner, with a broad choice..."

Nikki Gadd

"Sunday lunch today for my Dad's 85th birthday. Wonderful food. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended..."

Jackie Evans

"One of my top places for a pub roast. I’ve probably eaten here a dozen times now, so thoroughly..."

Sam Poole

"Lovely pub, especial Sunday..."

Andy Bignell

"Went here for a Sunday Roast, on a recommendation, it was a 79th birthday roast! And it didn't disappoint, food was hot, fresh veg, all the meats,..."

Tony Day

"Had a fabulous roast. Loads of meet. Spuds hot and crispy. Plenty of veg. Could not fault. Sarah had veggie which she says was delicious. Will..."

Jeffrey Borrett

"Nice friendly organised service. Availability of drinks (spirits) were a tad limited and a bit pricey. The roast dinner was second to none, a lot of..."

Abigail Emma Darling

"Great venue for karaoke on Weds and Sunday. Brilliant..."

Wolf Clostermann

"Not the same atmosphere 😥 but no one to blame... It's a preference thing... I prefer last year! Staff however were just amazing 👌 bar staff and..."

Adey Moir

"Wide open beer garden, with reasonably priced drinks. Went in on a Sunday and the karoake was so much fun! Roast dinner was cooked so well and staff..."

Charlie Mace

Port House

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is Amazing we came for our Easter lunch today, which was superb, the food was delicious ( with a cheeky complimentary fizz) the service..."

Lizz Gower

"Held a family gathering here on the 22nd of August. The buffet was absolutely delicious (had lots of comments about it),lots of tea and coffee and..."

Pauline Sherwood

"I will keep it short but to the point BRILLIANT. Food amazing service top notch. Would recommend anyone to try..."

Murray Johnstone

"Where do we begin .... THANK YOU to all at The Port House for making our wedding day the best day of our lives. The venue looked absolutely stunning,..."

Jemma Cook

"We thought we’d try somewhere we hadn’t been before for Mother’s Day. The Porthouse certainly disappoint. Great atmosphere, nothing was too..."

Louise Gadsby

"Xmas work do! The beef was to die for, veg cooked to perfection and friendly..."

Steve Wiltshire

"Had a very nice mother’s day lunch today. The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. We will definitely go back especially as our..."

Debbie Whiteaway

"Whether you go for just coffee, lunch or a three course meal the quality of food is..."

Julie Shane Smith

"Great food, great service and great atmosphere.. music fantastic..."

Michelle Herdé-Newin

"A stunning venue it's great views. Staff are wonderful and the food is second to non. Well worth looking..."

Brian Carter

"Really lovely staff and good quality food , excellent..."

Evelyn Thompson

"Good coffee & lunch today looking out over harbour. A little away from main Port Solent hub bub 🙂 good customer..."

Sharon Gough

"Nice and chilled out with clean facilities and nice sea views..."

Robbie Khan

"We had my Daughters wedding reception. This is a fabulous venue for a wedding. Beautiful room with views over the marina. The food was delicious and..."

sue jones

"Amazing place. Lunch was one I'd the best fish and chips meals I ever had. Staff were very warm and welcoming and even gave me a free slice of cake..."

Wayne Cadman

"We had our whole wedding day here and it was perfect. The staff were so helpful running up to the day, responding promptly to my queries and helping..."

Megan Wilding

"Wide range of meals.Superb..."

Peter Shepherd

"Good service and food, but lacks atmosphere. In the ground floor of office block and feels like it! BUT the staff are lovely and..."

Mike P

"Fantastic food, great views and really friendly down to earth staff. It's dog friendly (the treats are behind the bar) and if you are down Port..."

Ian Allman

"Love it here, lovely staff, lovely coffee, very dog friendly, what more could you want. Just popped in for..."

Di Wain

"Couldn’t fault the food and service on Mother’s Day especially as they were very busy. Would definitely recommend it . Good location and plenty..."

Joy Celestine

"So much better than the restaurant chains. It's like home cooking. Great that I can take my dog..."

Keith George

"Excellent place for lunch or just a coffee, nice food friendly, courteous staff. Absolutely Covid secure with great care taken throughout our visit...."

Geoffrey Norman

"Given the current situation tables were well spaced, service was good and the portions were more than ample. Reasonably priced..."

brian hickley

"Nice, friendly cafe Dog friendly too Good..."

Michael Hurley

"Lovely spot to have a cup of tea and lunch, wheelchair and dog friendly, I saw a wedding reception set up yesterday and it looked..."

Jennie Cain

"Great staff and lovely food, the place is amazing to have a relaxing coffee with a great view, I've been in porsolent before but this is a great..."

Elizabeth Buenfil

Lord John Russell

89/100 (2058 ratings)

Vegan Tart Small Roast with Roast Beef Roast in the Background

"Came to eat with a friend. We had the Mexican sharing platter with beef brisket, the Thai burger with sweet potato fries. Couldn't fault it, it was..."

Michele Chance

"I went to this pub yesterday. I cannot fault them in anyway. The staff gave the best service I have received in a long time. The atmosphere was cozy..."

Nat Green

"Loved it so much I've been 3 times this week... Bar staff are friendly, food is great and the music /vibe this Friday & Saturday was a lot of fun...."

Kate Fairbrother

"Having tried the whole menu I urge people to get down here and get your munch on! There are some tasty veggie options, classics such as whitebait,..."

Chris Leaf

"Awesome place! Loads of choice (especially the Gin) � Lovely Bar staff,great atmosphere and of course Chris makes it a magical..."

Katie Shaw

"Fantastic pub , really great atmosphere and good deals on drinks with fantastic live entertainment , couldn't recommend..."

Michael Frankland

"I can't speak highly enough of the food and had a great, friendly service to go with it. Will definitely be returning for more..."

Craig Abbott

"Glad to see the pub re-opened. Great food and atmosphere. Really friendly staff too! Well done JR..."

Charlie Black

"Had some grub here today for my birthday. Chris has got a great and more importantly friendly bunch of people working for him. Keep it up..."

Steve Greenall

"Lovely food HUGE kids portions and great service! Thanks for a lovely meal..."

Jenna Fuller

"Top notch Beers and Hot-dogs. Most excellent venue. Well worth the trip to Albert..."

William Chambers

"Credit to Chris and all the staff. Lovely lovely..."

Nathan Smith

"Bottomless brunch has been amazing, Amy has been an absolute star! Drinks are amazing and she has been wonderful 😊 Definitely recommend! "Ex on..."

Abigail Martin

"Came in for some drinks & ended up having food and can I just say that it was brilliant! Marnie the chef was a star , Lewis was amazing and helpful,..."

Liam

"Been in here many times the staff are brilliant and most of the live music i’ve attended has been phenomenal. The usual bar tender on my visits is..."

elliott nawn

"Nice local pub, went here after taking our daughter to the theatre. Staff were lovely, but the food service was a bit slow. We had to wait 30 mins..."

Francesca

"That place has been recommended to my by my friend. I found there a good food and very friendly staff. I was served by Kamila who advised me on..."

Mariusz Idzik

"We had a bottomless brunch! Great drinks, great food.. Louis and josh were..."

maria digney

"Great atmosphere, the staff is very friendly and attentive. The Sunday lunch veggie option is..."

Alexandra T

"Came for bottomless brunch, lovely staff, very welcoming and always made sure we were having a nice time. Thanks Lauren and..."

Mark Enderby

"We often go here with the kids earlier in the day for bait as it’s reasonable priced and tasty. Also the place comes alive of an..."

Smudge Sprocket

"came for karaoke night, great atmosphere and lovely staff. highly..."

Shana Kelly

"Went for Bottomless Brunch with my friends, we LOVED it! The staff is super friendly, the food is amazing and the cocktails are fabulous as well...."

Maya Amartalal

"Nice friendly helpful staff, very attentive manager who is a great host. Clean with great decor and outside courtyard area, also seating out the..."

Julia Mint

"I visited the pub one afternoon as I strolled through the beautiful portsmouth I tried two beers One pale ale Great atmosphere with great music..."

Cos Tas

"Fantastic place for drinks ,every other tuesday live music..."

Dave James

"Lovely atmosphere with great food and a large selection of drinks. Staff are always extremely friendly and will go the extra mile. Recently refurbed..."

Olivia Costa

"Bottomless brunch was excellent! Jordan was so good, nothing was too much..."

Boris Johnsons Left Nut

The Alchemist Gunwharf Quays

89/100 (1792 ratings)

The Colour Changing Cocktail

bao buns

Smoking BBQ Pork Board

Salad

Alchemist Smoking Tea

Alchemy Fish and Chips

"Great little place. Drinks are a bit pricey but it's a lovely place to go if you want to try something different and unusual. The presentation of..."

Danni

"Dropped in here after a day's shop on a Sunday for my wife's pre birthday celebrations. The place looks very swanky and wouldn't look out of place in..."

Lee Downton

"Lovely helpful staff. Nice food but disappointing pinacolada and desert choices. Nice atmosphere and good..."

Tracey Jeffries

"Visited in December for a family birthday. I had been before but not experienced the cocktails until this visit. A great experience with lots of ..."

Andrea Powell

"Really tasty lunch, friendly and polite staff. Good value with interesting..."

Raymond Lee

"Lovely experience here! Sick DJ! Food was delicious and well worth the price. The drinks tasted great also. Special shout out to Yasmin, she looked..."

Darren Da Silva

"The venue is good, food in here was excellent, I’d recommend sitting downstairs in the front area as the upstairs is practically..."

Anthony

"Joined a family and friends group. It would have been nice if they could have arranged the tables better (even the same height would have helped)..."

batman51

"In a town so familiar with perpetual casualness, The Alchemist is a very welcomed retreat for an evening of quality, variety, and immersion. I..."

Archie Kerr

"Me and the wife went to gunwharf to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary on the 19th of August, we arrived at the alchemist around 730 after being..."

Dean Farminer

Las Iguanas

89/100 (3717 ratings)

Black Bean & Beetroot Burger

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food and service are good. Our waiter was accommodating helpful and always there. We came as a family of 4 generations for my daughters..."

Diana Goss

"Las Iguanas is very beautiful and charming place I love the food, it has an excellent quality and the staff is lovely. Definitely I recommend this..."

Arcoiris Solyluna María Dolores

"Ate lunch here on Tuesday 6th February. Very quite but midweek & kids at school so no problems in getting a table. Service was excellent, friendly..."

Paula Slater

"My favourite place in gunwharf! Amazing food and the staff are so polite and helpful! Couldn't recommend it..."

Carla 'Princess' Marie Matthews

"My partner received a gift card from friends for her birthday so we booked a table on Tuesday evening. We were greeted st the door and shown to our..."

Danny Edwards

"Visited for my sisters 18th Birthday meal last night with 9 others. My first experience of las iguanas and will definitely be returning! Staff..."

Portia Newton

"Friendly attentive staff , food always fast to your table and tastes so good it makes you think about it for days afterwards. The bar staff are..."

Gillian Pollard

"We had a great time and fantastic steaks! Even though the friers had broken they honoured our booking. They had to turn walk ins away. The staff were..."

Jayne Webb

"Great service, especially as it was my birthday, the waiter went above and beyond! Lovely food too! Would deffo..."

Katie Oakley

"When the family get over to Portsmouth, we always head here for lunch! A particularly pleasant and relaxed visit this time. Very helpful waitress,..."

Steve Clark

"Great atmosphere friendly staff. The food was great the 2 for 1 cocktails even..."

Pauline Patterson

"Ambience - 5/5Food 4/5Main course Dishes ordered:1. Ribs and fries2. Prawn curry rice3. Pork curry riceAll the..."

Gretel Tellis DSouza

"As always I am a very big fan of iguanas have been since my first meal with them over 3 years ago & I'm always happy with the food and the service..."

Maria

"Let me start off with the fact that I binned this place off because of a terrible experience last year in December. However, this recent experience..."

Rumina Begum

"Amazing night out with my work colleagues. We were very happy and enjoyed the food and service there. We ordered the cocktail and it came out..."

natanichaa kasaratanaa

"Lovely Latin American food - lots of coconut, lime, fish and veggie options. All cocktails are 2 for 1, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The..."

Judy Holyer

"Amazing afternoon having a bottomless brunch with friend and daughter food was great but the drink were OK we opted for cocktails they came very fast..."

Allyson Trist

"Had a lovely evening to celebrate a birthday. Food is amazing and the prices are reasonable! Cocktails were fab - 2 4 1. The service was impeccable,..."

Holly Jude Gray (Jude)

"Such attentive staff, always on hand ready to take orders. Quick service, great drinks (alcoholic and non). Would definitely recommend the bottomless..."

Lara Elston

"Unfortunately, we did not go for any food but I have eaten here in the past and the food is to a high standard. But we recently went there just to..."

Christopher Hughes

"Had the most amazing birthday meal on Saturday, there were 5 of us and the service from Ella was incredible, she made our night, I had the XimXim..."

Aimee Stratford

"The service was excellent and the staff is incredibly nice. The place looks nice and there is outdoor seating, as well a bar. The food is very good..."

Michaelle

"We were served by the lovely ana, really great service, we did bottomless brunch and she made sure we never had an empty glass. Really really great..."

seraphina herring

"Thank you Ana for the great service, you’ve been wonderful ! Great makeup by the way. Also, amazing food. Can’t get over what a fantastic time we..."

Emily Basset

"A regular visit for us. Cocktails are great and Chris managed to create a few specials for us. Dave as always was efficient and friendly with..."

Paul Curtis

"Had a few starters/tapas which were good. The nachos were very tasty. The dips they provided were quite bland; need the chef taste a little before..."

Sai Kumar Grandhi

"Had the bottomless brunch for a friends birthday. Came here very last minute as we surprised him with our visit to Portsmouth. The restaurant..."

MED D'silva

"The food was excellent, the cocktails were amazing, the service was even spot on but the wait time was ridiculous! Got to the restaurant at 5pm,..."

Jen Lea

"Went last night for a family meal, 10 of us total. Food was ok, good for drinks. Excellent service. Was very noisy though, very busy and very..."

John Chenery - Media

"Delicious food, but the service my family and I received was the best I've had in a long time. Huge thanks to Ana for making our meal so enjoyable..."

David Clark

Grace And Ivy

"I just enjoyed the Express Menu with my wife. The goat's cheese salad was delicious, and the quiche afterwards amazing! We will definitely come..."

David Clark

"This is such a nice place to stop into for lunch or breakfast (i havent tried their evening menu). My Nan isnt a big eater and they were happy to..."

L H

"Amazing Sunday lunch. Lovely and friendly staff too. I'd recommend making a reservation as it is popular. Well worth a..."

Ed

"This was my second visit. The restaurant decor is lovely, calming colours. I had the belly pork but wish I'd had the lamb, found pork too dry,..."

June Thomson

"Went to Churchill’s as a cafe we occasionally go to was closed. It was lovely. We had an English breakfast and every bit was delicious. I must say..."

George Todd

"Excellent service & co-operation. Good value for money. On the small side but added to the friendliness. The occasional smoker in the door way or..."

Barry Bond

"Quite possibly the best lamb I've had! Warm welcome from the lovely team on arrival, and very attentive service throughout. I had the lamb with..."

Joseph

"Great place for breakfast. Good choice of small and large meals, good quality ingredients and always well cooked. Excellent coffee as well. A great..."

Matthew Hyde

"This place is just lovely. We went for dinner and it did not dissapoint . The service is absolutely fantastic and the staff could not be more..."

Emma-jane Mundle

"Grace and Ivy is a lovely place. The staff are warm and the atmosphere relaxed! I have just used this new business just a few times now (for COFFEE..."

Colin McGilvary

"Thank you so much Grace & Ivy. We walked through the rain, desperately needing somewhere to sit in the dry and have a nice lunch. This was a break..."

Zoe Cummings

"Lovely friendly welcome. Nice surroundings since the refurbishment. Very enjoyable breakfast. Good quality ingredients used i.e. the sausage and..."

David Owen

"Good Sunday roast that was all fresh food and veg was well cooked. Nice interior and did a deal on 2 or 3 courses. Food was a little slow to come but..."

Kevin Jordan

"Fabulous roast beef on Sunday Rib of beef, real gravey. Home made Yorkshire puddings. I was in the trade for 20 years. Good job by all. All deserts..."

Ian Treptow

"My wife has just started working around the corner, and out of the 3-4 cafes in Marmion Road to choose from, this is definitely the best one. Good..."

Paul Williams

"Calls itself a restaurant but realistically s cafe or bistro. The food is high quality and made on site but it is pricey and they have crammed a lot..."

Ruaraidh Innes

"It's so well presented with great staff. Drinks are reasonably priced too. The food is great. Highly..."

Nigel Parish

Brewhouse & Kitchen - Southsea

88/100 (2981 ratings)

Southern fried chicken burger

Nachos

Violet Gin with Elderflower Fevertree

"I have been to this place many times and loved the experience and especially outdoor seating area, really nice having the options they do but only..."

ashley plumpton

"I like beer and figured it would be nice to find out how it's made, so I booked the brew day experience. Martin the master brewer was our guide on..."

Brian Hobbs

"I was given a burger and beer experience as gift and thoroughly enjoyed it. Food was great and beer was just as good. Huge variety of beers, ales and..."

Mikel E Silva

"What an amazing place! Love the feel of the brewery and learnt so much about the beer I enjoy. Martin gave some brilliant personalised..."

Tasha Childs

Julia Mint

"A fantastic place to have a good meal with some great beers! Positives: - Absolutely perfect example of staff. Very kind, friendly, and caring. They..."

Adam Hunter

"Lovely pub with plenty of seating. Their outdoor area is divided into many different sections, which gives a good atmosphere, and you don't feel..."

S E

"Sampled a brewery experience, which involved tasting ten 1/3rd pint samples of beers from the in-house brewery. Excellent information provided by..."

William Mahy

"Wow! First time at Brewhouse + Kitchen and I am massively impressed. We sat in a little beach hut in the garden outside, very cool. Ordered from the..."

Brett Swanson

"Lovely lunch and drink with the Mrs. Bang Bang Chicken and chips were delicious. Great value. Wide selection of in house brewed beers and drinks to..."

Ryan Commins

Bonita's Southsea

88/100 (1172 ratings)

Curly Fries with Cheese and Chillis

Tacos

Escobar Martini

Vanilla Margarita

Pork Belly Taco Chicken Taco and Duck Taco

"It’s been quite some time that I had such a delicious Mexican food. The drinks are also really good and creative. And the service is so perfect!..."

HS Fernandes

"Myself, my partner and her mother visited Bonitas as it was just around the corner from our hotel. We did not pre book and this was a walk-in. The..."

Stuart Cripps

"Bonitas is a really cute spot to grab some good quality food. The vegetarian options are good and service was fine. I do think for the price that the..."

James

"lovely little mexican place, book in advance as it can get busy, all the cocktails were really good and the food was amazing, i have a gluten allergy..."

Alana

"We loved taco Tuesday! Cauliflower taco was amazing, comes in many different vegan..."

Effie Efthimiadou

"What an amazing place to be ! My wife and I had a fantastic time there, the drinks , the food the music and service were spot on ! Very professional..."

dizy lago

"My friends and I had a brilliant night out, the staff add to the positive, fun atmosphere, food was lovely, great choice of cocktails, would..."

Caroline Wilkinson

"I had a really good time here with my friends. Good service. The cocktails are lush and so is the food. The churros are delicious! The waiters and..."

Karis Blott

"Came here for a friend's 30th birthday. Fabulous place and atmosphere. We had bottomless brunch, which was unlimited drinks and food. Food and drinks..."

Jessica Green

"The food was tasty and the atmosphere in the garden seating area was amazing and private. Lovely colours and music! We had a great waitress named..."

Luke Brace

"Fantastic place for bottomless brunch with the girls, great value for money, lovely food (catered well to dietary restrictions, I’m GF, DF and V)..."

C.C.Bespoke yoga

"This is my second time visiting here. The cocktails were good and so was the food! 50% off food last night so no complaints there😁 only thing I..."

Kiri Hawkins

"Very pleasantly surprised with this place. Did a last minute booking today for 9:15 this evening. Was with my mother and partner and I was worried..."

Gavin

"First time we've been and really enjoyed it . Staff very friendly and helpful . Definitely go again , food was amazing and plenty..."

robert strowger

King Street Tavern

88/100 (2287 ratings)

Stunning Sunday Lunch

Sunday Roast the Large Option

Accepts American Express

Seating

Live Music

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is exemplary here and a real credit and complement to the hard working chefs. Sunday roast is the best. Quality meats, cooked to perfection,..."

Sara

"What a find! Really friendly Wadworth pub, four cask ales, plenty of good lagers, seven ciders, and absolutely fantastic barbecue food! I loved it! I..."

Colin Evans

"Wow!! What an amazing meal the best I've had in a long time. Very good value for money and the meals are huge!! Definitely recommend. Staff are also..."

Kerri Higman

"Hands down the best pub Sunday Roast I've had in years. I had pork and beef as I couldn't decide and I'm glad I did. Both meats were perfect, melt..."

Christopher Brearley

"After Covid 19 most drivers and restaurants have moved backwards in evolution so it was really difficult to find a decent restaurant. Finally we..."

Pawel J

"One of the best pubs in the UK. Small but awesome in every way. They have an onsite smokehouse, serving some of the best wings and smoked meats I've..."

Norman John Visser

"If I could give more stars I would ✨️ First time here tonight and am so glad we were recommend this place , food was amazing , the two lady's..."

Allan Kelly

"I recently had an amazing time at King Street Tavern with my friends. The two staff members were incredibly attentive, kind, and made us feel like..."

Aivars Kleins

"Came here for my birthday meal as its had been highly reccommended to us by a family member. Price was quite reasonable for the amount of food you..."

Lee “Leeroy” Farrell

"This place doesn't miss. Governors roast this weekend was epic, lots of veg well cooked and lots of meat also well cooked. Really great flavours..."

Matt Johnson

"Sunday roast was the best I have in years. Staff were lovely and very welcoming even though they were so busy. Highly recommend. Booked..."

Tina Phelan

"Smoked brisket, slaw, fries, great beer, what's not to like!? Awesome place, friendly and cheerful service. Food is all smoked on the premises, they..."

Mark Snell

"This evening, I caught up with my mum. She is currently accompanying my Nan for a trip down memory lane in Portsmouth, where my Nan grew up, even..."

Luke Taylor-Sales

"A great evening and welcomed by manager Ellie who was passionate about the menu and service. Great food and good value we loved the chilli and the..."

Rachel Smedley

"Booked a group meal for Saturday night. There were a few problems initially but the staff were amazing and sorted everything out. Was an absolutely..."

Gareth Williams

"Visited here for a birthday party. Great space, friendly staff. But best was the incredible food. They are very proud of the buffets they serve and..."

karen sumner

The Courtyard

Scone with Jam and Clotted Cream

Ham Hock & Cheddar Sandwich

Fish

Gourmet Burger and Fries and Halloumi Burger and Fries

Pork

Whole Individual Camembert

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Elaine C

"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..."

Anne Shepherd

"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..."

martin for

"What an absolute gem of a place this is, staff very friendly and attentive we went on a Saturday night buy 1 get one free cocktails (properly made..."

Mat Trib

"A cafe with a difference. Fantastic layout, very tasty menu, licensed, and very friendly. My 'Buddha Salad' was one of the tastiest I've ever had...."

roland j. ruttledge

"Overall pretty good, nice little venue with decent indoor or outside seating, completely dog freindly too which is nice. Sitting inside was nice as..."

middlemanclayton1

"Been here many times and the food has always surpassed expectations and the service is always great. I particularly like the fact that it's Dog..."

Sean Durrant

"Great food and service, a little pricey but good..."

Stewart Elrick

"Absolutely loved it. The breakfast of steak and egg were perfectly..."

Tracey Humphreys

"very friendly staff and tasty child's menu. despite amazing chips and peas, the fish was overcooked and was the most tasteless thing my wife and I..."

Danil M

"Wonderful meal had by me and my family. We had the whole dog section to ourselves due to covid. The ambience was lovely with fairy lights and..."

Debbie Duncan

"This was not our first visit to this lovely place. A great breakfast in an historic venue wlth polite and attentive staff. Prices relect the area,..."

BEK

"Food was enjoyed by most of our little gathering, but wasn't to my own taste-not a fault with the restaurant though. Service was friendly. Only issue..."

Fiona Hodson

"Absolutely beautiful place. Food was amazing staff lovely. Fantastic little gem in the heart of the seafront. Plenty of seating loads of choice of..."

Louise

The Hole In The Wall

87/100 (1914 ratings)

Goodens Gold by the Flower Pots Brewery

Juice

Pompey Special Bitter PSB

Daisy Chains by Urban Island Brewing

A Fine Pint of Goodens Gold

"If you like a good ale pub, then this is the place to be. Offering a fantastic choice of beers. It is a small pub but makes it more cosy. They offer..."

James Latter

"I discovered this pub by accident when looking for somewhere in the area for a pint. It has a great range of cask and keg beers and the lady serving..."

Stephen Beard

"Great real ale pub nice atmosphere 👌 👍 and pint..."

Barneycam Barneycam

"Proper pub with good beer. The staff were very friendly and happy to advise on the Beer. We sat outside on the benches and chatted to other visitors...."

Julia Holt

"What a find, absolute gem! Huge range of ales super atmosphere amazing prices, beautiful William Morris wallpaper and a ceiling to bring Camra..."

Robin Symons

"Great beers, friendly staff & locals / regulars. Dog friendly too which suits us...."

Ray Blockley

"One of Portsmouths best pubs. Great beers, excellently kept and really decent..."

Steve Wyatt

"Great ale & friendly landlord. Would recommend as this pub has some different ales to the norm. Will definitely..."

Gary Pearce

"Proper lovely pub, great selection of beers & nice friendly atmosphere. Can't beat..."

Nick White

"This is a superb pub with an excellent range of well kept real and craft ales. Delightful, interesting interior with tons of old pump clips..."

Russ Wyld

"Great pub! Quiet, no flashing gaming machines, conversation and a friendly welcome. Good beer. Loved..."

Stuart Housden

"Great classic pub, my parents live nearby almost next to it and it’s a good place to eat and..."

Josh Martin

"The beer and the atmosphere were spot on. A decent pub and a decent..."

Stephen Perry

"Great for some real ales and the variety is great and worth a regular visit to see what's changed. Real at home cosy atmosphere and whilst it's small..."

Gorgsey

"Had a really good evening. Really good food, friendly staff. Great selection of beers...."

paul crees

"Traditional ales, Traditional pub, reasonably priced. Definitely worth a..."

Biley

"Very nice atmosphere and a great ( changing) selection of good beers. Sometimes..."

Tom H

"A great pub. Loads of really good beers and a quirky mix of bar snacks (jelly babies and chocolate peanuts and well as crisps!). Lovely and friendly..."

Emma Boakes

"Nice little pub with interesting interior, good ale, too bad it closes so..."

ffiinnrroodd I

Koh Thai Port Solent

King Prawn Thai Red Curry

Thai Namite King Prawns

Thai green curry

Satay chicken

Kohl's Chicken Basil Stir Fry

chicken teriyaki

Chicken and Thai Basil

Non-smoking restaurants

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Parking Available

Waterfront

Free off-street parking

"Not sure why there so many negative reviews, the food we ordered was great, the ice teas really good as well. Starters were nice and the mains were..."

Aegis Thunder

"Wonderful restaurant with great views out over the marina. Friendly and efficient staff. Food was great. We will definitely be returning to try some..."

Terry-David Hayler

"Koh Thai in Port Solent is a fantastic Thai restaurant that provides an excellent dining experience. The restaurant is well-designed and decorated..."

Chris Sumners

"Had a great family meal at this restaurant. Food was excellent and the service was superb despite being quite busy. Sat outside on the top deck as..."

Allan

"Nat was fabulous! Bye bye Samari was GORG, alongside a lovely view. Ethan was also chatty and informative. 10/10, will..."

Jemima Clarke

"Went here for a birthday dinner with my partner and we were both so impressed. The food was lovely. The service was incredible and the cocktail menu..."

Nicole McIntyre

"I personally love thai flavours and this place is perfect for thai food. Lots of choice, every item on the menu looks tempting. Really big portions..."

Umaz

"We were here for lunch in a sunny weekday, there were not many guests, only three tables of them, the place is very cozy with great harbor view...."

Philip Fung

"One of the best places around, could not fault the food, was so nice, ALL staff were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble! Cocktails are..."

Katie Wiltcher

"We had been to the WInchester restaurant and that was good. Based on the boardwalk at Port Solent - plenty of car parking available. Many access..."

Mark Allison

The Lady Hamilton

"This place has the best value for money, roast dinners in Southsea. They used to be good before but now they have reopened i think they are even..."

Dave J H Parker

"This place is the best, roast dinners are the best I've had, so glad it has reopened and the new owners have kept all of the old staff. The roast..."

Steve Clasby

"Very good roast dinner. Lots of and hot. I know this is not everything but you will be surprised how many places can not get that bit right. We would..."

Mark Pinhorne

"Fantastic bar with delightful staff. The new owner Tring knows how to run a good bar and the food is..."

James McTavish Leslie

"Best place for a great Sunday dinner. Narrow pub. But a cheerful..."

Debbie Tubb

"Just had a lovely roast beef dinner at the lady hamilton the beef and roasties were delicious and staff were very friendly will definitely be..."

Wendy Ash

"The roast dinner is to die for , the beef just melts in your mouth ! So glad you're open again..."

Sue Bishop

"Lovely meal, roast was really nice. Only one criticism in that the potatoes could be a bit smaller. Other that that..."

June Rook

"Staff lovely n friendly even when rushed, food was amazing they were suddenly unindated with 10differwnt orders from our bunch of very excitable..."

Karen Donovan

"My favourite pub! Lovely atmosphere, AMAZING food! Lovely friendly staff. Warm and welcoming. So happy to have it..."

Abi Feldwicke

"Really enjoyed the roast lamb dinner yesterday. Bar staff very friendly and a good atmosphere . Will definitely go there again -..."

Mo Cole

"Didn't have a room here but we did have a marvellous welcome off Pep and his gang. So impressed we returned the next day. Sue behind the bar was..."

Robert John

"Popped in for a pint before the match last night. Lovely pub with a bit of a traditional feel to it. Strikes me as a locals pub but they were all..."

Richard Feek

"A friend of mine had a bit of a 'turn' near this pub last night, and the staff called an ambulance. When I realised who it was (I saw something..."

robert smith

"The people here more than make up for the area that can well do with a make-over. The food was great, too. Lovely place to sit and catch up with my..."

Lloyd “weAll-iNothing” Codrington

"When I was a kid around 2010, I met Adam Ant in here and had a chat with him for aboit 20 minutes this place has historic charm and a warm, inviting..."

Josh Martin

"It was a very nice day at the Lady Hamilton hotel. The bed was comfortable and not much noise at all. The only downside was that we didn’t get told..."

Jason Bush

"Room is adequate for my needs. A bit noisy in the evening. Location directly opposite gun wharf quays and the bus..."

Norbert Mott

"The mattress was a little hard for us but hey.. For the price we paid it's good. The bathroom is being renovated this week. We will definitely be..."

Samantha Harber

"Delicious roast! Highly recommend to go. Only £10 for a big..."

Tal Shoval

"Went here for Sunday lunch! Absolutely brilliant! Staff friendly! Service very good & delicious food! Highly recommend! Lovely..."

Trish Holcombe

Brewhouse & Kitchen - Portsmouth (guildhall)

87/100 (2329 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Roast Beef

Buttermilk Chicken Burger

Beer Can Chicken with Mac Cheese

Accepts American Express

"Came for lunch. Several things off the menu weren’t available. What I had was nice. Very quiet for lunch time. Staff were..."

Richard Moat

"Visited on a Tuesday evening, menu choice was ok, not overly adventurous. I had the buttermilk chicken burger with cheese & chose the recommended..."

Nick Tiller

"Located in an historic old building with Tudor exterior, inside is modernised with a craft beer brewery. Their ale and lager were refreshingly..."

Saoirse Ní Cheandaill

"This was the first we had visited a Brewhouse & Kitchen establishment and we were very impressed with the Portsmouth Guildhall one. There was a nice..."

Sean Chambers

"We visited for the Brewing Experince day and it was fantastic. Arrived at 10am and within an hour we had started the brewing process, had breakfast..."

Chris Penfold

"Georgia was brilliant, knowledge, friendly and fun. The gin tasting was informative, and fun, and you can drink! I not only recommend it, but will..."

Roy Holmes

"Great micro brew pub, super friendly staff. Great selection of craft ales brewed on site. Take the Brew day experience with brew master Ollie. Brews..."

Simon Randall

"We booked a lunch before a Graduation ceremony. The numbers changed a few weeks before the booking, but this proved no problem. Very efficient..."

Linda Rich

"We had one of Brewhouse’s gin tasting experiences with a meal included. Lovely space, great food. Georgia was a fantastic host and talked us..."

C Swan

"This place is so cozy and relaxing! The owner spent a lot of time last year making this place shine and it shows. They also have board games so if..."

Desiree Lemus

"Nice pub & food. My friends enjoyed theirs, but said the Budda bowls were quite small for a main meal. I didn't enjoy mine, but maybe I chose..."

Julie Kill

"Did a whiskey and beer pairing with dinner. Service and experience was fab. Main meals were excellent but dessert was rubbish. Overall we had a..."

J Batchelor

"Went here for a friends birthday and I would highly recommend coming here, the food was delicious and the lager was the best. The pub atmosphere was..."

karina stanley

"Me and my brother in law went there for a whisky and beer pairing experience and it was absolutely amazing! All credit goes to Olly who was nothing..."

Maks Fedosejeva

"The food wasn’t as good as it usually is, items missing (one of us had ordered dirty wings due to the advertised blue cheese, was delivered without..."

Karen Millen

Ship And Castle

Bangers and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visiting from Aberdeen and came to the Ship and Castle after reading reviews online. There is a great selection of food, which is absolutely..."

Abigail Hastie

"proper ole fashioned boozer hot good pub grub great staff. not many of these places left. if your early for your ferry what a great place to..."

Paul Hosking

"Lovely English pub food in a good standard pub with helpful staff. Served with fresh food quickly. Next to..."

Gilly W-f

"For food versus value for money & a nice welcome this place is 5*, we just had a couple of jacket potatoes. My wife had chilli which included some..."

Peter Cherry

"Excellent ... we arrived late as we were catching the early morning, ferry food had finished an hour before but the barman offered to make us chilli..."

Helen Rowe

"Fabulous pub in the dock yard at Portsmouth. Great food at a great price. Was recommended to us and will definitely come again when we're travelling..."

Cath Jane

"Nice pub, great food at great prices. Perfect if you have a wait for the ferry as only a couple of minutes walk from the..."

Andy Theaker

"Fabulous little pub. Accommodated 48 French students plus 6 adults very friendly. Will definitely visit..."

Sandra Hamilton

"Good food and beer � friendly and clean friendly..."

Peter Edwards

"Lovely traditional pub inside with great value food and..."

Laura Kerslake

"Clean, great food, friendly service and very close to the ferry..."

Paul Devall

"Great food in a nice location close to the dockyard. We were looking for a real British fish and chips and this place delivered on our expectations...."

Brandon Cruze

"Great location right by the ferry port. Friendly welcome and lovely pub food, Bangers and mash and pub and chips. Tasty puddings..."

Sabina Cowdery

"Had a lovely meal here tonight. I had the chilli and rice and it was lovely and tasty. A lovely pub and Steve and Aimee were fantastic hosts. This..."

Sharon Starks

"An oasis in an unexpected place ! Great place to visit before getting on a long ferry trip ! Great beer, food good, staff amazing..."

Gav Donnelly

"I had fish & chips which was very nice. Great view as well. Ideal to go before jumping on the..."

Inês Matos

"Not a bad place to pop in for a bite or pint. The food portions for their fish and chips were very generous. They also have an Ultimate Stack with..."

Saoirse Ní Cheandaill

"Excellent location (next to ferry). Great food: had an excellent steak, wife had very fish and chips. Wish that I'd tried the lamb shank and/or the..."

22 Pilgrim

"Perfect gentleman serving behind the bar - lovely to see lots of oldie waldie bits on the walls... Will be..."

Angharad Woolley

"We came here for an evening meal before going on the ferry since it is only 3 minutes walk from the seminal. We booked on the evening and we’re..."

Mark Dauban

"Nice pub with real ales and good variety of meals. Little bit noisy whilst we visited. Very handy for food and drink prior to Ferry..."

Ian Holleyman

Huis

87/100 (4125 ratings)

Char-Grilled Lyme Bay Scallops

Banana Beer Brisket Burger

Belly pork

Waffles

Spiced Apple Waffle and Chocolate Orange Waffle

Wheelchair Accessible

"As I'm something of a beer lover and brewing enthusiast, I was astounded to hear that this place had been there for two years. The house beer was..."

Kevin Stringer

"Visited today for lunch with my partner. Been here previously but only for drinks, however the food tastes amazing. Would wholeheartedly recommend..."

Spiridon Dragomirescu

"Really enjoyed our lunch here. Had no idea you could get so many different flavoured beers, would never have guessed coconut flavour beer would be so..."

Lynn May

"My children brought me here for a “miss the crowds”, early mother’s day treat and what a treat it was. Really friendly and helpful staff...."

Lorna Baker

"I'm over from Germany visiting family and friends. I visited here on Friday night. Really friendly staff, and a great selection of beers from around..."

Paul Earley

"Came here this afternoon with my husband and son and what an awesome choice! Authentic Belgian food and drink in a very cosy relaxed atmosphere, with..."

Sian Wright

"Went for lunch today, booked in advance but there was plenty of seating. Food was of incredible quality and very tasty, definitely consumed more than..."

Ryan Edwards

"This is one of the best places to drink and eat in Portsmouth! The food is good, you have infinite beer types to choose from and the deserts are..."

Denis Iancu

"Absolute gem of a restaurant, serving traditional Belgian drinks and food. The food servings were large and most of all delicious. It gives you a..."

James Troup

"5 stars would give more but can't! Fantastic hosts with a good knowledge of Belgian beers, which is very pleasing as the range is superb. A couple of..."

Andy Hoare

"Have visited a few times over the years but this was the first time eating here. The food was phenomenal and portions very large. would definitely..."

Ben Threlkeld

"I had the pork belly and my partner had the burger. I have to say both were delicious, but my pork was super delicious. Everything was cooked to..."

Tracey Humphreys

"What an amazing place, a proper gem of a place. No wonder it was packed on a Wednesday evening!!! We only popped in for a drink and managed to get..."

Liam

"Such a lovely place. Small so recommend booking on the weekend. Amazing beer selection, as you would expect, nice wines and fantastic food menu...."

Josephine Oldroyd

"Lovely bar with a super chilled vibe. The staff are attentive without being overbearing & have great product knowledge. The beer selection is..."

Yub Nub

"Loved this place. Great food. Well made and very tasty. Mushroom veggie meatballs rich and creamy. Perfect frites. Friendly staff and good..."

Stuart Field

"Booking is recommended, we tried to walk in twice and full both times so we booked the next time. The food was amazing and the choice of beers was..."

Kezz

"An excellent example of a Belgian Bar, has the authentic feel of a stylish bar straight outta Bruges for me. The beer selection is as extensive as..."

Lloyd Emery

"A nice place to try Belgian dishes. Mussels, burgers and pork chop were great! I found the food slightly salty but generally okay, and friendly..."

T Cho

"Loved this place. Epic beer selection and delicious wine. Nice atmosphere too. Small selection of non meat dishes, but still struggled to decide..."

Marcus Shepherd

"Gem of a Belgium bar. Great food, beer & vibe. Would highly recommend if you're passing. Charcuterie board was..."

Gary Pearce

"I have been here multiple times and I think it is amazing, they do great food and drinks. I love all the choices of drinks they have it's so vast...."

Aaron Read

"Tiny restaurant. You will likely have to book a table. Unfussy service and ambiance. Lots of choice of beer’ ale etc. Simple Pilsner was well..."

M W

"Our second time eating here we had mussels lamb rump and a over indulgent waffle. All the coarses were really good. Beer selection is huge but..."

Barry Powell

Gin & Olive Southsea

87/100 (7471 ratings)

Cheese & Cracker Board

Accepts American Express

"Been here a couple times, love the gin selection. Had food a few times, usually go for the sharer boards, couldn't fault them apart from some..."

Rafael Paula

"Popped in with my Mum yesterday evening for a meal and we were both very impressed. Lots of choice on the drinks menu ranging from bottled lagers to..."

Matt Wilson

"Amazing venue! Amazing service! Amazing food! Highly recommend! Having previously been in for drinks and dinners we had our baby shower here over the..."

April Lovelace

"G&O is Kind of Gastro Explosion of taste and deliciousness. My brother joined in and we wanted to surprise him by visiting like a Michelin style..."

Arun Antony

"Absolutely brilliant food and drinks. Menu is extensive for cocktails and gins. Ruth was lovely and fab hostess. All prospered fresh and they keep..."

Charlie Ford

"We had the bottomless brunch and it was so good! Ruth was very attentive, never an empty glass or plate. Cocktails, Gin and Food..."

Charlotte Futter

"I’ve been here twice now and the second time was even better than the first. I went with a group of friends the first time and we got a couple..."

Valarie Bunday

"This is the second time my partner and I have been to this restaurant. The food is amazing, we will definitely be back..."

Garry Ball

"If anyone is looking to attend a bottomless brunch, go out for a few drinks with friends or sit down to enjoy cocktails and food. Look no further...."

Katie Richards

"Absolutely amazing meal and the selection of GINS is mind blowing. Did get our order wrong but apologised and had free complimentary drinks. The..."

penny bennett

Merchant House

87/100 (1549 ratings)

Hanoi Hangover Fries Tex Mex Fries Triple Merchant Burger

Loaded Fries with a Triple Merchant Burger

Accepts American Express

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went for some food tonight and it was absolutely delicious! Thoroughly recommend the vegan hot dog and fried cauliflower. Yet again the staff were..."

Tarn Prothero

"Made a special journey today to try the food. Food was sublime!!!! I would definitely recommend people to come here, well worth a visit...."

Emma Jasper

"Lovely vibe to the place, warming and welcoming great craft Beer can’t wait to sample the food ! ! Good luck to all involved let’s keep the..."

Kristian Johnson

"Fantastic new pub I love what they have done to the place, it's unrecognisable! Great beers, fantastic staff and a friendly..."

Peter Dawe

"Great new local with a winning combination of wonderful staff, great beer, and most importantly dog friendly for our favourite family members..."

Megan Wildman

"Thank God for a decent pub at last. Love the decor, love the vibe. Great..."

Maddie Wallace

"Lovely evening drinks and amazing food. Added bonus of dogs welcomed. Definite..."

Frances Jane

"Popped in last night to support the owners on their soft launch and was really impressed. Lovely decor and great atmosphere. You can see a mix of..."

Mandy Marshall

"Great pub. Great selection of beer. Great atmosphere already! Great staff. Well done guys. Wishing you every success..."

Nikki Appleton

"Great place for drinks, food and music. So nice to see the place packed, bringing some much needed attention to this part of Albert Road / Highland..."

Thomas Mark Sutton

"Brilliant bar, friendly clean with a great atmosphere serving good wine and beer. Great place to meet friends and enjoy the..."

Caroline Collings

"Great beer, and wonderful atmosphere, as for the staff fantastic. Thank you for your..."

Mark Weyman

"Love this place! Always come here as they have an excellent rotation of craft beers. Also have a good food menu with plenty of vegan..."

Sam Reilly

"Have been coming here for a few years now. We absolutely love the food. The last couple of times we've come to visit we just haven't been able to get..."

Liv Jake

"Fantastic bar with friendly atmosphere. Had wings and a burger and quite frankly, made some faces I wasn't completely comfortable making in public...."

Duncan Yuile

"Wow!!!! Burgers…. amazing; loaded fries…… amazing; chicken wings…….. superb!! Great selection of beer..."

Nick Price

"A modern pub with craft beer in cans and a good selection on draft.The food was really nice too it was served in what I would describe as a plastic..."

Julia Holt

"Great food and lovely staff. Always very busy which is a good..."

Tracey Humphreys

"We ate at the merchant house today and it did not disappoint, the food was fresh and tasty the staff were very accommodating and my boyfriend enjoyed..."

Kasey Pool

"Edit: October 2021 - same applies. An excellent bar serving an array of beers, ales and lagers to suit all tastes. It's a very popular bar during..."

Lloyd Emery

"Great place with lovely beers and a few lovely wines. Staff are very friendly and extremely dog friendly ... Everyone wanted to say hi to..."

Josephine Oldroyd

"Love coming here on a sunny afternoon. Dog friendly, and some seating out front in the sunshine. Great vegan food options too. Great craft beer..."

Jessica Burton

"Visited southsea on a weekend and found this absolute gem. Well priced and a great selection of craft beers. Food looked good although didn't try...."

Joe Bonney

"A great selection of beers, with regular 'tap takeovers' from your favourite breweries. A selection of tasty street food. My favourite is probably..."

James Memery

"Really good place with some great beers and a nice atmosphere. The food is good but wait times a bit tough, just over an hour for burger and fries on..."

Tim Lambert

"Plenty of options if you are looking for ales, ciders, etc. Burgers are pretty good too, same as loaded fries!! A lot of space and tables and the..."

Nil Carcacer Fabregas

"Fantastic selection of beers and a great..."

Liam

"Absolutely love coming to the Merchant House, always get excited about it whenever I do. The food is so dirty but in the best way. Loaded fries,..."

Sarah Stagpool

"A superb selection of beers the only downside is it’s so popular if you like a beer the chances are it will be sold out by the time you visit..."

Robin Williams

"Merchant House is doing plenty right: Fantastic guest beers from all over; outrageously yummy food; good music; nice venue. That said, go here for..."

Brewd&Roastd

Delaneys

86/100 (2135 ratings)

Full english breakfast

cheese board

Coronation Chicken Baguette

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"Breakfast Review: Delaneys, Castle Road, Southsea. Arrived at 0930 just as it was opening and by 0945 it was filling up. Promptly given the menu and..."

Richie Farman

"Really good brunch! High quality items, really good customer service, amazing presentation both food and the restaurant itself! I would definitely..."

Shalmon Hussain

"Lovely little dining place, service is always friendly, helpful and attentive. Variety of breakfasts and lunches are very good, as are the drinks...."

Keith

"Visited this weekend to try their roast and was not disappointed. Really lovely! Tasted fresh and everything had flavour! To make it 5* a homemade..."

Rachael

"Best little restaurant in town. Delicious brunch, lunch and afternoon tea. Amazing cakes, especially Tina's chocolate brownies. Staff delightful,..."

Linda Jeffery

"I love coming here. Delicious food (brekkies are lovely) and great coffee, the owner is friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming and cosy. It's an..."

Lisa Egan

"Such a hidden gem in southsea. Delicious comfort food, great wine selection an creative cocktails always with attentive friendly service. The warm..."

Victoria Giordano

"Wonderful friendly service with really good food at decent prices. The egg and bacon sandwiches have to be the best in the city, with their other..."

Pompey Smith

"Went for a casual Saturday morning brunch - such a cute place! All the staff were delightful and friendly, vibe of the place is perfect. Definitely..."

Carly Bremner

"Fantastic party venue. Always great service and a fun atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend for a great night..."

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