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:

21. Samuel's Rest - Shedfield
Samuel's Rest in Shedfield serve a delicious Sunday roast which saw this pub get a shout from one of our readers. Photo: Google

22. The Crown - Claydon, Suffolk
This one is certainly off patch. However, if you ever find yourself in Suffolk one of readers recommends The Crown in Claydon. Photo: Google

23. The Mill House - Hook
The Mill House in North Warnborough, is a picturesque pub in a grade II listed building. It is a 50 minute drive from Portsmouth. Photo: Google Street View

24. The Red Lion - Southwick
Just the other side of Portsdown Hill is The Red Lion in High Street, Southwick. A short drive from Portsmouth finds you in this delightful country pub. Photo: -

