But once you have finished looking around, food is usually at the forefront of people’s minds. Fortunately, Portsmouth has you covered with a range of fantastic establishments a stones throw away from the best attractions that the city has to offer.
We have scoured TripAdvisor to find the best places to eat near 24 of the cities visitor hotspots.
5. The Chambers
If you are feeling peckish after wandering round the exhibitions at The Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery, there is a popular restaurant 0.1 miles away. The Chambers on Landport Terrace has a rating of 4.5 from 1,730 reviews on TripAdvisor. Photo: Portsmouth
6. Soprano's
Southsea Castle visitors will be able to make use of the in-house restaurant, The Courtyard which has an excellent reputation. If looking to head back into Southsea, Soprano's in Palmerston Road, is a short walk away and has a rating of 4.5 from 987 reviews on TripAdvisor. Photo: Dish Detective
7. The Churchillian
Portsdown Hill offers amazing views over Portsmouth and the Solent. There is always the option of a Mick's Monster Burger but if you are looking to sit down, The Churchillian offers the same views with outdoor and indoor seating. It has a rating of 3.5 from 1,396 reviews on TripAdvisor. Photo: Mike Cooter
8. The Canteen
Old Portsmouth has a number of excellent eateries to choose from when visiting. The Canteen, at Point Battery And Barracks, has a reputation for fantastic food and has a rating of 4.5 from 559 reviews on TripAdvisor. Photo: Google