As part of National World’s Food and Drink month, The News will be showcasing some of the best venues in and around the city. Portsmouth is home to some absolutely incredible places – and if you want to try something a bit different, then we have got you covered.
Queenie’s Tea Room, in Emsworth, transports you back in time and offers a quintessentially British 1940s and 1950s venue with period decor and wonderful coffee. The tea room is tucked away on platform 2 at Emsworth train station. Yes, you heard that right – a train station. It feels as if you are in a completely different world the moment you walk through the doors.
Ripper and Co in Southsea opened its doors last year and has gone down a treat. The immersive horror themed bar and restaurant is devilishly good and the staff dish up a fantastic experience. Everything from the spooky drinks to the well thought out decor contributes to the horror experience.
There is something for everyone in the city – whether you are searching for an immersive dining experience or a caffiene fix surrounded by wonderful decor, you will be able to find the perfect place in Hampshire.
Here are 9 quirky places in the city and its surrounding areas that are worth visiting:
5. The Chambers, Southsea
The Chambers is a cosy and unique venue that has an eclectic decor - it is a hidden gem within the city. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Portsmouth
6. 19 Fourteas Tearoom - Havant
The 19 Fourteas Tearoom opened in West Street, Havant in 2013, and offers a wartime-theme place to stop for tea and cake. Step back in time and admire 1940s memorabilia including an air raid shelter. Find out more here: www.19fourteas.co.uk. Photo: Keith Woodland
7. Bonitas Southsea
Bonitas is a quirky venue in the city that offers cocktails and bottomless brunch. Pictured: Ryly Mason, Annalise parker and Hayley Purrington at Bonitas, Southsea Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
8. The 'Secret Bar', Portsmouth
Geoff Sanitpan is the manager of a 'secret bar' in Portsmouth and it is a cosy venue that offers brunch and drinks - but you will have to find it first. Photo: Chris Moorhouse