Located at the lower end of Broad Street we see Loader's Temperance Dining Rooms. The bill board outside states that the food is 'As nice as mother makes it'.

placeholder image — Located at the lower end of Broad Street we see Loader's Temperance Dining Rooms. The bill board outside states that the food is 'As nice as mother makes it'.

11 great Portsmouth cafes from the past to take you back

By Steve Deeks

Published 6th May 2021, 15:11 GMT

Updated 18th Jul 2024, 11:40 GMT

Here are some great shop facades with beautiful architecture and wonderful reminders of a time when the local cafe was a stylish and elegant place to visit and an experience to savour.

In this selection you will see Loaders Cafe on Broad Street, Old Portsmouth, a rare image of the interior of the Savoy Cafe on the seafront, interesting images of the Continental Cafe in Commercial Road and the Swiss Cafe in Edinburgh Road.

Verrecchia's popular cafe in 1966. It was demolished to make way for the civic offices in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth.

9. Great cafes from the past

Verrecchia's popular cafe in 1966. It was demolished to make way for the civic offices in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth. Photo: The News archive

Peter Snook at the Anchor Cafe, Southsea Common. Peter was the son of Charles Snook, the egg and butter importer.

10. Great cafes from the past

Peter Snook at the Anchor Cafe, Southsea Common. Peter was the son of Charles Snook, the egg and butter importer. Photo: The News archive

The 'bomb-proof' Anchor Cafe near the Clarence Pier complex

11. Great cafes from the past

The 'bomb-proof' Anchor Cafe near the Clarence Pier complex Photo: The News archive

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