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  • Blendworth Furnishings Café, Horndean

    I’ve visited Blendworth Furnishings Café  & Terrace Garden in Horndean, Hampshire, many times over the last few years, usually by bike, mostly for coffee and cake, but sometimes for a spot of lunch too. The staff are nice and friendly and service is very good. On offer are the usual dishes; a breakfast menu, soup […]

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  • Boulangerie Victor Hugo, Southampton

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    UPDATE: 13/06/2017 – Sadly, for reasons unknown by myself, this place has now closed.  Such a shame as it was so nice to go to an independent, and authentic café, instead of the same old places you find in every high street. Back in October Helen and I visited Boulangerie Victor Hugo in the High […]

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  • The Wheelwright Arms. Wheely nice food

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    I have my cycling pal Neil to thank for this week’s review because he was the one who told me about The Wheelwright Arms on Emsworth Road in Havant, having enjoyed Sunday lunch there recently. The Wheelwright Arms opened in June of this year and was bought and refurbished by Upham Breweries, who also have The Thomas Lord […]

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  • Salt Café, Wicor Marine

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    *UPDATES*: see bottom of post I received a text message from my sister the other day asking if it was worth visiting Salt Café at Wicor Marine, Portchester. I replied with ‘Oh yes. Most definitely’. I came upon the cafe on last Wednesday’s cycle ride with friends. One is an old ex sea-dog (sorry Roger) and had heard […]