Food and Drink

Roast Dinner deal you won’t want to skip

Treat yourself to a Sunday roast for less than half the price

Ad Feature Mrs Elswood celebrates gherkins at The Great Gherkin Soirée

Pearl Of The Orient at 434 Havant Road, Portsmouth

Chinese takeaway forced to close due to staff shortages

The award-winning, black pearl-filtered Single Estate Vodka is now available in the UK

Ad Feature D'YAVOL Spirits launch award-winning vodka in UK

Lucky Lychee in Winchester, a standout Malaysian restaurant, has been named the best local restaurant in the UK by the Good Food Guide.

Pictured: Lucky Lychee's interior

Two Hampshire restaurants feature in the best local restaurants guide

Shake & Burger, Portsmouth, has been closed after an active mouse infestation was identified.

Court order forces mouse-infested takeaway to close

Something new is coming to Denmead - but all the major details are being kept under wraps with clues being dropped on social media.

Mystery surrounds new bar as owners drop clues on social media

Stella Artois is launching a Wimbledon themed beer (Image made with AI)

Stella Artois launches strawberries and cream Wimbledon themed beer

I tried these rosé wines and these are the bottles I’d buy again for summer (aff)

The best rosé wines for summer entertaining

Grubby combines chef-made ready meals with flavour-packed recipe kits.

This subscription is bringing restaurant-style flavours to your home

Grubby combines fresh meal kits and quick ready meals in one subscription, making it much easier to answer the nightly ‘what’s for dinner’ question.

The meal box helping to answer the 'what's for dinner?' question

Boathouse 4 Kitchen celebrates successful first-of-its-kind charity event in aid of The CRUMBS Project

Restaurant partners with The CRUMBS Project for fundraising event

Home is the most popular location for tea drinking among Brits

Ad Feature How tea becomes a 'lifelong habit' for Brits

Sand Cafe is opening in Elm Grove this weekend after months of refurbishment work.

Picture: Sarah Standing

New cafe to open in Southsea following painstaking renovation

Bella Calabria in North End, Portsmouth has changed its name to Amuri and has launched a new menu.

Pictured: Manager Giovanni Vaccaro (centre) with staff Marika Di Bari and head chef and owner Seby Fortuna with their new dishes, Calzone All Bolognese and Mozzarella Caprese

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Slice of Sicily comes to city as popular Italian undergoes rebrand

Stanley Quencher tumbler drops to £26.99 - here's how to get one
The viral Stanley Quencher cup is back on offer, with one colour hitting its lowest price in months and undercutting the official sale
Gareth Butterfield

British Street Food Awards at Gunwharf Quays. Photos by Alex Shute

Gunwharf Quays 'thrilled' to host street food event

Mahina Port Solent

'Step into paradise' at new Tiki bar as opening date revealed

Take a look inside the newly renovated Monks Bar which is making its return to Old Portsmouth.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

WATCH: Inside a historic bar after benefitting from major restoration

Take a look inside the newly renovated Monks Bar which is making its return to Old Portsmouth.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Treasured bar to open for first time in years after restoration

Portsmouth

This Hampshire city named one of the best for beer gardens

Shroom is joining forces with the Keppel's Head Hotel, in Portsmouth, to offer a new monthly Sunday roast pop-up.

Pictured: Left to right: Shroom Kitchen, founder and chef, Lucy Bridgewater, marketing manager Mandy Magee and hotel owner Tring Lim

Vegan start-up partners with historic city hotel to offer roast pop-up

Queenie's Vintage Tea Room on Platform 2 at Emsworth Train Station. Pictured is: Queenie Butler-Hoskins, owner. Picture: Sarah Standing (160124-4889)

Vintage tearoom announces 'difficult decision' to close

Inside of Carter and Co, Southsea
Picture: Habibur Rahman

'Time to say goodbye': Restaurant and bar announces closure

The Vine, in Romsey, has opened following a six figure refurbishment.

Cherished pub reopens with stylish new look following refurbishment

Fox & Hounds, Bursledon, has reopened following a major refurbishment.

'Much-loved' pub reopens following major six figure refurbishment

Co-owner André Guedeney celebrates the thirty fifth anniversary of the family business at André's on Havant Road, Drayton.
Picture: Chris Moorhouse

'Heartfelt thank you' as sandwich shop announces closure
The owner of one of the city’s oldest independent sandwich shops has thanked loyal customers for their support as he confirms the closure of one of its locations.
Sophie Lewis

Peter and Vicky said they hope to be operating in Southsea for years to come.

'Completely impossible' VAT bills threaten to cripple vegan cafe

Cafe Parisian, in Highland Road, Southsea, has announced its closure - with a new concept in the pipeline.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Cafe to close following "wonderful 18 months"

Havn, a new restaurant offering brunch and late night tapas is set to open in Fawcett Road, Southsea.

Picture: Sarah Standing

New tapas restaurant "opening soon" in Southsea

Yuan Siu, in St James's Rd, Southsea, has been shut down following evidence of a mouse infestation.

"Active mouse infestation" discovered at takeaway prompting closure

Broadway Coffee Roasters, in Southsea, has been recognised as one of the best coffee shops, according to the Best Coffee Shops UK.

Pictured: Duane Bradshaw (far right) and the team

This Southsea coffee shop is one of the best in the country

Ripper and Co in Southsea. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Horror bar announces closure after 'incredible journey'

Kens Kebab and Speedy Pizza. Picture: Sarah Standing

Serious mouse infestation forces chicken shop to close

Arepa 2GO in Victoria Road South, Southsea, is celebrating its third birthday in March 2026.

Pictured is: Alejandro De Carlo, one of the owners of Arepa 2GO.

Picture: Sarah Standing ( 240226-9995)

Venezuelan restaurant celebrates anniversary

The Southwick Estate who own The Red Lion in Southwick, has confirmed that the pub will reopen as soon as possible after it closed suddenly in March.

"We're ready": Opening date for The Red Lion confirmed

The Chambers, in Landport Terrace, has officially reopened after undergoing an exciting rebrand to create Barristers Lounge.

"New vibes" and name as restaurant reopens after undergoing rebrand

Hot Rock Steakhouse has opened its doors in Southsea, Portsmouth.

Pictured: Hot Rock Steakhouse, Southsea

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Steakhouse opens in Southsea following weeks of anticipation

The Vine Inn, Ower, is set to undergo a major six fugure refurbishment.

Hampshire pub to undergo six figure refurbishment

Friends Charlotte Atkins and Ryan Kendell are preparing to open a new ice cream parlour on Hayling Island this month.

Friends prepare to open new ice cream parlour

The Wellington pub in Old Portsmouth, has undergone a new look and has moved its bar back to its original place.

Pictured is: The Wellington pub landlord Carl Inman.

Picture: Sarah Standing (290126-4711)

One of Portsmouth's oldest pubs moves bar to original place

Hoggies Hog Roast has officially opened in Marmion Road, Southsea.

Pictured is: (l-r) Joe Yates, barista and front of house, Alan Knight, Sebastian Longman, chef, Lewis Filer, co-owner and Simon Hartnett, head chef and owner.

Picture: Sarah Standing (150925-9411)

Opening date for second Hoggies Hog Roast venue revealed

Bat and Ball, Hambledon, has announced it will be closing for a refurbishment.

Fuller's country pub "excited" for upcoming refurbishment

Josie's, which is due to open in Wickham Square, Wickham, this year, is undergoing work to get ready for its launch.

Picture: Sarah Standing (220126-4485)

"Beautiful" building being transformed as cafe prepares to open

CinnaRollz Bakehouse has opened its doors in Albert Road, Southsea.

Pictured: Staff Jo Herman, (owners) Paul and Connie Hunter and Gemma King

Picture: Habibur Rahman

CinnaRollz Bakehouse is Southsea's newest addition - In Pictures

The L'or Barista Sublime is back to its lowest price

L’OR Barista Sublime coffee machine drops to £49.99 in 55% Amazon deal

Ye Olde Bell Hotel exterior

Beat those winter blues with a stay at Nottinghamshire spa hotel

KNOX Hydration continues its rapid ascent as a trusted hydration solution for elite athletes and everyday consumers.

Ad Feature UFC and KNOX Hydration announce landmark partnership

Prezzo Italian, Whiteley, has seen the new year in with a stunning new look and a refreshed menu.

Pictured: Staff members at the newly improved Prezzo in Whiteley.

Stylish new look at Italian restaurant following "exciting" refurb

TikTok sensations SpudBros have visited the city to support a local business owner who opened his SpudBros franchise
on January 26, 2026.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

21 pictures from the anticipated grand opening of SpudBros Express

TikTok sensations the SpudBros have visited the city to support a local business owner who opened his SpudBros franchise
on January 26, 2026.

Pictured: Harley and Jacob Nelson with franchisee Sunny Bassi

Picture: Habibur Rahman

"It's all about the potatoes": Crowds flock to new SpudBros franchise

The Rutland Arms

Nerves and excitement as new landlord takes over popular pub

Connie Hunter is getting ready to open her first bakehouse - CinnaRollz - after starting her business last year.

Pictured: Connie (middle), Paul (right) and ons Ollie (far left) and Lewis.

Passionate mum opens bakehouse following demand

Inside Hayling Island's newest bistro

Admiral Taverns is looking for seven new operators to take over pubs across Hampshire.

Hampshire pubs on the hunt for new operators