Where to Eat and Drink

Portsmouth boasts a number of award-winning restaurants and is home to two of its very own food festivals. With regular farmers markets and plenty of establishments offering locally sourced produce, Portsmouth really is becoming foodie heaven.

The city’s diverse population has benefited our restaurant scene, meaning that authentic Greek, Moroccan, Turkish, African, Thai, Indian, Nepalese, Spanish, South American, Mongolian, Italian and traditional English eateries sit alongside one another. Albert Road in Southsea is a great place to eat your way around the world! Entirely surrounded by water, Portsmouth is also the perfect place to sample some fresh fish. We have a glorious range of restaurants featuring the freshest of fish caught locally including Lemon Sole, the Waterfront Brasserie and Rosie’s Vineyard.

If you prefer the DIY approach then there are plenty of places to gather your ingredients for the perfect picnic or barbeque. Pick up some speciality sausages in Southsea or seafood from Portsmouth Fish Market. You can also find produce from around the county at the Hampshire Farmer’s Market. Finish with some indulgent chocolates from Coco Chocolatiers – you may even catch a glimpse of the owners hand-making their chocolates on the premises! If you’re far too busy exploring the front to sit down and eat, then grab some cockles or some traditional fish ‘n’ chips as you wander along the waterfront.

For a real taste of Portsmouth why not try some local real ale? Order a pint of Frigate or Invincible made by Portsmouth brewers Irving and Co, or for something really different try some ‘Weapons Grade’ ginger beer from the Hole in the Wall pub! If you consider yourself more of a wine connoisseur, then Camber Wines should be your first stop. Gather together some friends and experience a special themed wine-tasting supper in conjunction with restaurant abarbistro below.

During the summer months in Portsmouth, dining outdoors becomes de rigueur. Restaurants at Gunwharf Quays and Port Solent boast glorious terraces overlooking the harbour and marinas respectively. Just make sure you get there early to bag the best spot!