• Portsmouth
  • Shroom, Southsea

    Shroom burger

    Love mushrooms? Shroom. Love them or hate them? Personally, I’m a big fan but they’ve got to be cooked properly. Let’s face it, no one likes a slimy watery shroom. You know, like the ones you get in an exceptionally bad all-day breakfast. Give me big fat juicy mushrooms in a creamy garlic sauce any […]

  • Southsea
  • Bay Coffee, Southsea

    Oat flat white

    For those of you who have visited Bay Coffee, you’ve probably got to know Dave. This friendly face has made such an impact, “are you going to Dave’s” is a question often heard around town. Home to Bay Coffee, the Slaughterhouse  Before we get on to the coffee, and man behind it, let’s take a […]

  • Southsea
  • The Club House, Southsea

    winter salad

      The pavilion at Southsea Tennis Club There aren’t many places around town that guarantee a spot in the sun but the Club House Southsea is one of the best. Those who know me, know that I love being outside and I’m rarely home. Weekends in Southsea revolve around food, coffee, beer, friends and exercise […]

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  • Queens Hotel, Portsmouth

    queens hotel

    Restaurant 1865 new menu We first visited Restaurant 1865 at the Queens Hotel in 2021 and since then we’ve been back a few times, mainly for their Sunday roast which is exceptional. As I wrote in my review of their afternoon tea, the Queens Hotel has recently undergone a huge refurbishment to restore it to […]