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The hunt is on for regional pies to complete the UK pie map

“The Hampshire Pie”: Call for regional pie recipes to help complete the UK ‘pie ...

Tripadvisor has listed some of the best food spots in the city that are worth a visit.

16 top food spots in Portsmouth, according to Tripadvisor

Lucy Bridgewater and Antonia Niblock have launched their business, Shroom, which is currently at The Royal Albert in Albert Road, Southsea. The business venture is a fast food pop-up that offers plant based dishes. Pictured is: (l-r) Owners of Shroom Antonia Niblock and Lucy Bridgewater. Picture: Sarah Standing (210125-8563)

Wonderfully unique pop-up transforming vegan dining in Southsea

Hungry Brits are putting gravy on their fry-ups, study reveals

SquareMeal has put together a list of some of the most romantic restaurants to visit in Hampshire. With Valentines Day coming up, there are so many amazing places to choose from.

14 remarkably romantic restaurants perfect for date night

Porto Grill A Taberna, a restaurant at 245 London Road, has a 4.5 rating on Tripadvisor based on 275 reviews. One reviewer writes: "The food and reception was fantastic it felt just like having food at home."

Here are 12 of the best child-friendly restaurants in the Portsmouth area

Here are some of the best places to visit if you are on the hunt for a brilliant food and drink spot, according to the Michelin Guide 2024.

10 heavenly Hampshire restaurants and pubs featured in Michelin Guide

The Wagon 3 Year Aged Rum Bottle

Portsmouth Distillery toast global success with bespoke Wagon Rum

11 Wetherspoons in the Portsmouth area ranked from best to worst according to Google reviews from customers.

All the area's Wetherspoons pubs ranked from best to worst

Here are 33 food hygiene ratings released in December for restaurants in Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham and Gosport.

Discover the latest Portsmouth area food hygiene ratings

A number of food places opened their doors in 2024 including a second site for Rapscallions, Tap & Tandoor and Banana Tree.

14 new and trendy food spots that opened up in 2024

The city is home to some fabulous food spots and SquareMeal has created a list of some of the best.

15 of the best food spots in Portsmouth, according to SquareMeal

There are a number of places in Portsmouth where dogs can enjoy a trip out and owners can stop off for a coffee at a dog-friendly cafe.

25 splendid dog friendly cafes in Hampshire

The cast of the Kings Theatre panto put on a fabulous show at the Queens Hotel Winter Lodge in aid of Portsmouth Pride for the second ever Kings at the Queens extravaganza. Eastenders star Lorraine Stanley, George Sampson of Britain’s Got Talent fame and the fabulous panto dame extraordinaire, Jack Edwards, were joined by fellow cast members of the 2024 Pompey Panto. Picture: Steve Spurgin

Festive extravaganza as panto stars perform at Queens Hotel - Pictures

Kings Dinner Cafe

Noise and disturbance fears over takeaway's plans to stay open until 4am

The city is wonderfully unique - here are 13 things that make the city one-of-a-kind.

13 wonderfully unique things about Portsmouth

Approximately 253,615 people call Portsmouth their home – but what makes it so special?

Sophie Lewis

Here are 58 food hygiene ratings released in November for the Portsmouth area.

Discover the latest Portsmouth area food hygiene ratings

That Christmas. Pictured: Santa Claus. Picture: Netflix.

Adorable Christmas movie treat to keep kids entertained

A exciting Christmas cocktail menu at a famous restaurant chain

Bottomless brunch with awesome Christmas cocktails

Our readers told us the restaurants they miss the most.

In Pictures: 20 beloved restaurants our readers miss the most

Owner's Grace Inns, Isaac White and volunteer Archie show some of the sweets on offer at Jolly Jellies. Picture: Sarah Standing (101224-7564)

See inside the new sweet shop boasting a wide range tantalising sweets

Self-service area at the Mayfair Chinese Restaurant. Picture: Mike Cooter (081224)

Iconic Chinese restaurant officially reopens in heart of city - Take tour

Santa’s Smashed Burger makes an appearance on the festive menu

Don't miss limited-edition Santa’s Smashed Burger this festive season

Restaurant 27 in Burgoyne Road, Southsea, has reopened under new ownership which is now serving Italian food. Pictured is: (l-r) Waitress Preethi Venkadachalam and owner Tharaka Madanlal. Picture: Sarah Standing (031224-6972)

Former French restaurant in Southsea reopens as Italian - Pictures

Shiver me timbers! Rapscallions, Southsea, has undergone a fantastic refurbishment. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Pirate-themed bar in Southsea undergoes unique refurbishment - Look inside

Here are the shops to visit in Gunwharf Quays.

All the shops to visit in Gunwharf Quays

Commercial Road has been turned into a festive high street equipped with Christmas lights and a market. Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

Magical scenes in city centre with festive market - 14 Pictures

Twinkly lights and alpine-style huts have transformed Commercial Road into a Christmas paradise.

Sophie Lewis

Here are some of the 'coolest' places in Hampshire to grab food, according to SquareMeal.

34 restaurants and bars in Hampshire branded 'cool' by Square Meal

Greggs has been ranked the cheapest coffee chain with the average drink costing £2.22.

15 Greggs shops in and around city

The new Christmas menu even features festive cocktails

Festive treats galore as TGI Fridays launches a special Christmas menu

Sip and Solve opened its doors in Portsmouth in August 2024. It is an immersive puzzle bar with a range of games and puzzles to enjoy whilst having a drink. Pictured is: Co-owner of Sip and Solve Gareth Beeston. Picture: Sarah Standing (151124-5734)

11 pictures inside quirky newly opened immersive puzzle bar

Emma Broomfield, general manager at the pub, was excited to reopen the doors. Picture: Sarah Standing (151124-5659)

Pub reopens after £320,000 extensive renovation - See inside

Here are some of the oldest pubs in Portsmouth.

14 historic pubs in the city - built in the Victorian era

Tokyo Table has opened up in Castle Road, Southsea. Pictured is: Owners Tom Yang and Sue Wang. Picture: Sarah Standing (121124-5546)

Take a tour inside newly opened sushi buffet Tokyo Table

Here are some extremely popular restaurants that are known for their Sunday roasts.

16 glorious places to go for a Sunday roast in Portsmouth

We put a leading supermarket's Christmas mince pies to the test

Review: I tried the 3.5L Cosori Air Fryer

The News has put together a list of places to visit over the festive period.

17 places dishing up a deliciously sublime Christmas dinners

Here are 47 food hygiene ratings released in October

Discover the latest Portsmouth area food hygiene ratings

Shenanigans Irish Bar is a popular haunt for many looking for a good breakfast. Picture: Habibur Rahman

9 of the best Portsmouth cafes for a Full English cooked breakfast I never knew ...

Havant Road, Drayton, Portsmouth in the 1900's

Hasn't it changed - 32 memories of Havant Road in Portsmouth

Manager Nick Davies, centre, with fellow staff members, India Sayer and Troy Baldwin, right. The Vine reopens in Stoke Road, Gosport, after a change of ownership Picture: Chris Moorhouse (241024-17)

Inside newly reopened The Vine - 5 Pictures

Here are some of the most glamorous places to eat in Hampshire.

14 glamorous restaurants in and around Hampshire, according to SquareMeal

Takeaway coffee shop launches bid to open for an extra day a week

Here are some of the cosiest restaurants in Hampshire, according to SquareMeal.

23 of the cosiest restaurants and cafes in Hampshire

Here are some of the cosiest pubs in Hampshire that have a real fire.

22 pubs with real fires making them perfect for the winter months

Wellington Vale's Head Chef, Samuel Sewell is crowned Care Chef of the Year

Waterlooville Care Home Chef is Crowned Care Chef of the Year

Here are 51 establishments whose food hygiene ratings were released in September.

Discover the latest Portsmouth area food hygiene ratings

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Curry chefs from Portsmouth in battle to be crowned ‘best bar naan’

Here are some of the quirkiest food and drink venues with incredible decor.

16 wonderfully quirky food and drink places in and around Portsmouth - pictures

These are the best pubs and breweries in Portsmouth, Fareham, Havant, Emsworth and more according to the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2025.

25 best pubs and breweries in Portsmouth and surrounding areas - Good Beer Guide

Southsea Brunch Klub in Elm Grove, Southsea, has undergone a refurbishment. Picture: Sarah Standing (190924-1684)

Southsea Brunch Klub undergoes fabulous refurbishment - see 15 pictures

We asked locals what the best fish and chip was - and we had dozens of responses.

18 cherished chippies in Portsmouth, according to readers

Portsmouth Vegan Festival 2024 drew in hundreds of people who were greeted with a range of vegan stalls and businesses. Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

12 fabulous pictures from annual vegan festival

Pictured is: (front in orange) Darren Godfrey, Chopstix Noodle Bar Portsmouth franchisee, with some of the team. Picture: Sarah Standing (170924-1554)

Diners queue to welcome new noodle bar which opened today - in pictures

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