Susan's Guidebook
Food scene
Southsea has so many lovely places to choose from to eat but these are some of our favourites...enjoy!
Right on the seafront a fantastic place to sit and enjoy the view. On a really sunny day the roof rolls back and in the winter the wood burner is going and it's really cosy.
Another one of our absolute favs!
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Southsea Beach Cafe
Eastney EsplanadeRight on the seafront a fantastic place to sit and enjoy the view. On a really sunny day the roof rolls back and in the winter the wood burner is going and it's really cosy.
Another one of our absolute favs!
Delicious street food, craft beer and some great gins!
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The Merchant House
9-11 Highland RdDelicious street food, craft beer and some great gins!
We love this place. It always has a great atmosphere, the food is small plate tapas style and the staff are lovely. There is a tiny cocktail bar downstairs too. We have never had to book for a lunchtime but always for an evening as it gets really busy.
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Sant Yago
12 Clarendon RdWe love this place. It always has a great atmosphere, the food is small plate tapas style and the staff are lovely. There is a tiny cocktail bar downstairs too. We have never had to book for a lunchtime but always for an evening as it gets really busy.
So many gins to choose from! The food here is nice too.
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Gin & Olive
17 Albert RdSo many gins to choose from! The food here is nice too.
Right on the seafront The Briny does pretty much just seafood with a vegetarian choice. It also does breakfast. Always busy!
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The Briny
Clarence EsplanadeRight on the seafront The Briny does pretty much just seafood with a vegetarian choice. It also does breakfast. Always busy!
A 10 minute walk from home and a great breakfast! I have also never seen such amazing cakes!
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The Tenth Hole
Eastern ParadeA 10 minute walk from home and a great breakfast! I have also never seen such amazing cakes!
The Canteen is in the Hotwalls and does the most delicious food. We have only ever been here for lunch (it closes at 6pm) and always been lucky enough to sit outside on the balcony overlooking the harbour. We must try the breakfast!
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The Canteen
Broad StreetThe Canteen is in the Hotwalls and does the most delicious food. We have only ever been here for lunch (it closes at 6pm) and always been lucky enough to sit outside on the balcony overlooking the harbour. We must try the breakfast!
Great stop off for an indulgent hot dog or Burger!
The branch on the corner of Marmion Road is no longer open to sit in and eat but the sister restaurant Burgerz 'n' Brewz in Elm Grove is a great place to stop off.
Bangerz 'n' Brewz
60b Victoria Rd SGreat stop off for an indulgent hot dog or Burger!
The branch on the corner of Marmion Road is no longer open to sit in and eat but the sister restaurant Burgerz 'n' Brewz in Elm Grove is a great place to stop off.
Leilamezze - Lebanese Eatery & Shisha Garden
104 St Pauls RdOne of our favs, take your own alcohol, amazing food.
Best Sunday Roast...Ever! They do sell out so get there early!
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Croxton's Kitchen & Tap House
94-96 Palmerston RdBest Sunday Roast...Ever! They do sell out so get there early!
The best Indian Restaurant - ever! If you go in the Summer you can sit on the balcony with views over the Marina and Bay.
Bombay Bay
Fort Cumberland RoadThe best Indian Restaurant - ever! If you go in the Summer you can sit on the balcony with views over the Marina and Bay.
One of our favourite spots for a delicious coffee or a cheeky cocktail! There is a cosy basement for those chillier days and they also run coffee grinding experiences.
Broadway Coffee Roasters Limited
147 Highland RoadOne of our favourite spots for a delicious coffee or a cheeky cocktail! There is a cosy basement for those chillier days and they also run coffee grinding experiences.
A lovely restaurant on the corner of Marmion Road. great menu and beautiful surroundings.
Marmion House
89 Marmion RoadA lovely restaurant on the corner of Marmion Road. great menu and beautiful surroundings.
Sightseeing
We recently visited the Dockyard with friends and had a great day out. The tickets were quite expensive (we brought ours on Groupon) but they last a year! We have since been back several times! I love the harbour tour last time the Queen Elizabeth was in the harbour and the time before there was a huge shoal of Sea Bass leaping out of the water!
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
We recently visited the Dockyard with friends and had a great day out. The tickets were quite expensive (we brought ours on Groupon) but they last a year! We have since been back several times! I love the harbour tour last time the Queen Elizabeth was in the harbour and the time before there was a huge shoal of Sea Bass leaping out of the water!
Southsea Castle is free to wander around the ramparts and there is a lovely little restaurant/bar in the courtyard. The Champagne Bar runs through thee summer months and is great fun for a night out.
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Kastell Southsea
Clarence EsplanadeSouthsea Castle is free to wander around the ramparts and there is a lovely little restaurant/bar in the courtyard. The Champagne Bar runs through thee summer months and is great fun for a night out.
Between May and September the Butterfly House is definitely worth a visit.
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Cumberland House Natural History Museum
Eastern ParadeBetween May and September the Butterfly House is definitely worth a visit.
If you fancy a little jolly across the water to Hayling Island this is perfect. The journey only takes a few minutes and the ferry also takes bikes.
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Eastney Landing station
If you fancy a little jolly across the water to Hayling Island this is perfect. The journey only takes a few minutes and the ferry also takes bikes.
Castle Road home to many quirky shops, bars and restaurants
Antiques, collectables very eclectic, we love Pie & Vinyl and Tony Wood is an award winning hairdressers.
Castle Road is definitely worth a visit. There are some great little antique shops and bars. Pie & Vinyl is one of our favs - the best pies ever! The Brewhouse Kitchen is just on the corner before you turn down the road and has a great garden.
Castle Road
Castle RoadCastle Road is definitely worth a visit. There are some great little antique shops and bars. Pie & Vinyl is one of our favs - the best pies ever! The Brewhouse Kitchen is just on the corner before you turn down the road and has a great garden.
Theatre
The Kings has a fabulous choice of shows on throughout the year. It is worth checking their programme of events for your visit.
https://kingsportsmouth.co.uk/
We had a great afternoon out last year at the Panto!
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Kings Theatre station
The Kings has a fabulous choice of shows on throughout the year. It is worth checking their programme of events for your visit.
https://kingsportsmouth.co.uk/
We had a great afternoon out last year at the Panto!
Museums & Galleries
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Clarence EsplanadeOut & About in Southsea
Great for a picnic, a game of mini golf a ride on the swan pedalos or just an ice cream!
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Il-Kanoe Lake
Eastney EsplanadeGreat for a picnic, a game of mini golf a ride on the swan pedalos or just an ice cream!
Southsea Common is adjacent to the seafront promenade and beach, a large open space perfect for picnics!
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Southsea Common
29 Osborne RoadSouthsea Common is adjacent to the seafront promenade and beach, a large open space perfect for picnics!
Our very own Fort Gin is made here!
They also run tours of the distillery and monthly comedy nights.
The Portsmouth Distillery
Fort Cumberland RoadOur very own Fort Gin is made here!
They also run tours of the distillery and monthly comedy nights.
South Parade
South ParadeSouthsea Beach is beautiful all year round...
Shopping
Bars, Restaurants, Cinema, Outlet shopping right next to the Historic Dockyard.
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Gunwharf Quays
Bars, Restaurants, Cinema, Outlet shopping right next to the Historic Dockyard.
Bread Addiction
54 Elm GroveAward winning bakery and patisserie selling the most delicious sourdough bread.