• 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

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  • Crushed and Cured, Southsea

    crushed and cured

    Introducing Crushed and Cured We do love a glass of wine so we were excited to try independent wine shop Crushed and Cured in Southsea. The shop is located next to Arepa 2GO on Victoria Road South and is run by George who kindly invited us in. The shop is a large space with plenty […]