From rural country pubs to chic restaurants there are loads of great restaurants on the city’s doorstep. Our readers provided a number of great suggestions of where to go, including eateries in Petersfield, Emsworth and Chichester.
Here are 27 of the best restaurants outside of Portsmouth according to readers of The News:

5. The Forge - Shedfield
The Forge is a family run pub in Shedfield which has been praised for it's roast dinners. Photo: Google

6. The Jetty, Maritime Walk, Ocean Village, Southampton
If you are ever venturing into Southampton then one of our readers recommends The Jetty in Ocean Village. Photo: Google Street View

7. The Fishbourne - Isle of Wight
A short ferry or hovercraft ride will put you in touching distance of a number of brilliant pubs and restaurants. One such pub recommended by a reader is The Fishbourne in Ryde. Photo: Google

8. The Horse and Groom - Alresford
The Horse and Groom historic pub in Alresford is a 40 minute drive from Portsmouth. Photo: Google

