Signs appear for new coffee shop at busy Portsmouth railway station

Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen have begun work to turn a space inside Portsmouth & Southsea Railway Station into a contemporary café and community space. Planning permission was granted at the end of last year with work currently ongoing with a sign stating the café is “coming soon”.

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The business is well established on the rail network with 30 locations at stations across England and Wales, including in Southampton and Brockenhurst. It began life in 2007 and is partnered with South Western Railway and GWR.

As reported in The News, planning permission was submitted for the café last year stating it will serve hot and cold drinks, freshly prepared food and takeaway options, with seating for around 16 people. It will also house a flexible community area used for meetings, events and social use.

An opening date has not yet been confirmed.