Food and Drink

Tilly, Sue, Lexi, Lily and store manager Jack Bruce

'We're thrilled' - new drive thru coffee shop opens in Waterlooville

Retro face on the floor

Fun pictures of nights out in Portsmouth taking you back to 1999 to 2007

Landlady Ally Wearn pouring a pint on Tuesday, October20.

Delight as historic pub reopens in Portsmouth

One of Portsmouth's most popular curry houses, Haldi in Albert Road.

Curry house shortlisted for Restaurant of the Year

An employee prepares a doner. File photo for illustrative purposes. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)

Revealed: The four Portsmouth kebab restaurants named among best in UK

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats. Stock image.

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

Green Posts general manager George Skeates during the World Cup

Portsmouth pub manager is named one of the country's best

The Golden Lion, Southwick High Street, PO17 6EB.

'Improvements made' after 'shock' food hygiene rating for popular pub

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury's will sell you a pumpkin for 50p this year - here's how

The Heron reopened on Friday, October 16 following a major refurbishment.

'We are delighted' - pub reopens after six-figure transformation

(L-R) James Donougher, Graham Brown, Jordan Thompson and Dave Clark

New immersive food tour allows you to follow in Nelson's footsteps

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

Here are the best rated coffee shops in Portsmouth as per Google reviews.
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'Best coffee in Portsmouth' - the 9 top rated coffee spots in the city

Here 15 spots to go to celebrate after the Great South Run.

15 of the best places to celebrate finishing the Great South Run
Where to walk or crawl to after finishing the 10-mile run
Joe Williams

Ally Wearn is the new landlord of the 5th Hants Volunteer Arms in Albert Road, Southsea.

Picture: Sarah Standing (220926-7995)

Date revealed for the reopening of a historic Portsmouth pub

Bar + Block in Whiteley

"Welcome return" for Bar + Block expected after shock shutdown

A Toby Carvery feast piled high with roast meats, Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings.

Toby Carvery deal in Portsmouth gives 30% off a meal for two adults

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CAMRA Good Beer Guide reveals best Southsea pubs

Get your order in now for Christmas turkeys - and save some money if you have a Nectar carda

Sainsbury's Christmas food orders are live and turkey starts at £7.20

Whiteley's eateries rated from worst to best.

The best rated restaurants in Whiteley according to Google reviews

Portsmouth has a great variety of carveries to suit all tastes and budgets

11 of the best places in Portsmouth for a Sunday roast

The Seahorse Pub, Gosport, dishes up the perfect traditional pub classics.

Pub warns it could close after its lumped with £30,000 bill

19 iconic nightclubs that no longer exist - In Pictures

Sainsbury's has everything from Halloween treats and party food to decorations and baking kits for spooky season - and there's up to 25% off with Nectar. Stock image.

Sainsbury's Halloween offers worth knowing about with up to 25% off

Right across the city, Portsmouth has a diverse range of culinary delights - including the Michelin-recommended Restaurant 27 in Southsea. Even our takeaways are renowned!

Indian restaurant to give away 100 free beers this weekend
Get your hands on a free beer
Sophie Lewis

Ready for a mince pie? 'Tis the season to complain about Christmas arriving early

Half-price mince pies make an early Christmas taste test tempting

Jinzun at 56 West Street, Fareham was given the score of five after assessment on September 9, the Food Standards Agency's website shows. Picture: Habibur Rahman.

Food hygiene upturn for popular Fareham eatery

We've listed the top 10 highest-rated items in the Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range - and there are definitely some surprises

These are the 10 items Sainsbury's poshest shoppers love the most

GV of Cosham Social Club, Portsmouth on Monday 5th October 2026

Picture: Habibur Rahman

New Carlton Arms pub set to open at former Cosham social club

The Spice Island Inn, Old Portsmouth is going under refurbishment on Friday 2nd October 2026

Pictured: Owners Husband and wife, Fernanda Da Silva and Julio Da Silva

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Inside historic pub after undergoing autumn refurbishment

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range has everything needed for a cosy three-course vegetarian dinner, with 25% off for Nectar customers. Stock photo.

My indulgent three-course Sainsbury’s vegetarian dinner

Tommy Hoare and Trina Wheeler behind the bar at The Old Oyster House Picture: Alec Chapman

Comment: It's great to see pubs reopening - we must show our support

Ian and Jane Martin. Picture: Alec Chapman

Cheers! 11 great pictures from Portchester Charity Beer Festival

Leila's Cafe has open in Southsea, Portsmouth on Wednesday 30th September 2026

Pictured: Tony Steere, with daughter Leila Steere - manager and Tony’s wife Nikki

Picture: Habibur Rahman

'It's good to be back': Chef opens family-run cafe with parents

Here are 45 food hygiene ratings released in September 2026.

45 food hygiene ratings released in September in the Portsmouth area

£1 meals at Blake's, Gosport

Local café offers children's meals for only £1

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save 25% on a huge range of food this week

Sainsbury’s has 25% off Taste the Difference food

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range has everything needed for a cosy three-course vegetarian dinner, with 25% off for Nectar customers. Stock photo.

My three-course vegetarian meal from Sainsbury's with 25% off deal

The floors and walls behind and beneath the wok range were ingrained with grease.

'Widespread failures' found at Gosport takeaway

The Wine Vaults is a great venue located in the bustling Albert Road, Southsea.

9 of the best pubs in Portsmouth according to AI

Brothers at 79 High Street, Gosport; was rated five out of five on July 10.

Food inspection re-visit sees new issues flagged at kebab house

Highbury Cafe in Portsmouth Road, Cosham, is hugely popular among our readers.

9 of the best Portsmouth cafes for a Full English cooked breakfast

Saffron Spice focuses on using fresh ingredients in its fine dining Indian cuisine

Check out these 22 unmissable new food and drink spots in the city

Thevas on Palymera Road, Gosport was visited by food inspectors in August after a customer reported seeing a mouse. Droppings were found at the property with the store closing to be cleaned.

Food inspectors visit store after reports of a mouse being seen

Sainsbury's is offering 25% off when Nectar customers buy three selected Taste the Difference wines, including sparkling wine and champagne. Stock image.

The Sainsbury's wine deal to know before Christmas

The Blue Bell Inn has been closed since a fire broke out in a neighbouring property on July 11.

Blue Bell Inn update after 10 weeks of closure following a fire

Shoppers signing up for a Nectar card can get a 25% discount on over 500 products at Sainsbury’s

Get £100 of top Sainsbury's staples for £75 in inflation-busting deal

As the weather turns chillier, here are some of the best pubs in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas with log fires

15 cosiest pubs in Portsmouth with toasty log burning fireplaces

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range is currently 25% off for Nectar customers, with several freezer-friendly options that could help shoppers get ahead on Christmas food, including this Mini Pies & Vol Au Vent Sharing Selection.

The Sainsbury's deal that could make Christmas food cheaper

Havn opened in September 2026 in Fratton, Portsmouth

Pictured: Owners Bejju and Chandu Asha

Picture: Habibur Rahman

'This is a first': Indian tapas restaurant opens

Sainsbury’s Nectar customers can save 25% on selected Taste the Difference wines when they buy any three or more bottles in the offer.

Sainsbury’s Nectar wine deal cuts expert-rated bottles by 25%

Here are 13 restaurants recommended by our readers.

Here are 13 of the best restaurants in Portsmouth - according to our readers

The Lord Palmerston Wetherspoon pub in Palmerston Road is located a short walk to Southsea Common and the centre of Southsea making it a good spot to drop in for a pint. Pic Allan Hutchings

Wetherspoon pubs listed in Good Beer Guide

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