Local produce

Being situated between rolling hills to the north and the waters of the Solent to the south, Portsmouth is in an enviable position for quality local produce. Our fish markets thrum into life every morning with the catch of the day; our farmers’ markets see the best in Hampshire produce; and a large number of local restaurants, bakers, butchers and grocers ensure as much of their produce as is possible comes from the nearby area. Whether it's venison from the New Forest, some South Downs pork or poultry from the Isle of Wight, you'll frequently see provenance popping up on Portsmouth menus. Additionally, the names of local butchers are menu mainstays, with restaurants committing to source their produce locally and support smaller enterprises.

All this means you not only get the best quality and freshest produce, it also cuts down on food miles too.

The listings below showcase the places in Portsmouth which celebrate local produce wherever possible.