With the sun containing to shining down on our county are our editor’s picks of some of the best for you to try across the city and its surrounding towns and villages:

5. Salt Cafe
The Salt Cafe off Cranleigh Road in Portchester is the perfect spot to take in the calming views of Portsmouth Harbour either inside, on its decking or even on an outside jetty. And it is also dog-friendly to boot. Photo: Habibur Rahman

6. The Lord Reglan
Unassuming from the outside but a hidden gem in the inside, this pub in Queen Street, Emsworth has a wonderful riverside beer garden which overlooks the Slipper Mill Pond. Perfect for a sunshine-filled day. Photo: Google Streetview

7. The Canteen
If you are looking for a quirky spot to take in the Solent then there really is no better spot than The Canteen Point off Broad St in Old Portsmouth. There is cosy seating inside but also a wonderful terrace which snuggles in right next to the Round Tower to watch the world - and lots of ships - go by. Photo: Google Streetview

8. Salt Shack Cafe
The Salt Shack Cafe off Northney Marina in Hayling Island is the perfect place to stop off and enjoy some marina views while enjoying a cuppa, some food - or even a cream tea! Photo: Google Streetview

