Food and Drink

Chicago cityscape reflected in iconic Cloud Gate monument, known as 'The Bean'

I visited filming locations of Disney+ The Bear TV show in Chicago

Queenie's Vintage Tea Room on Platform 2 at Emsworth Train Station. This tea room is so quirky and has an outdoor area which is perfect for the summer months. The venue has a range of tasty treats on offer. Pictured is: Queenie Butler-Hoskins, owner.Picture: Sarah Standing (160124-4889)

I think I've found my favourite tearoom in Hampshire

Two Portsmouth venues have been shortlisted for the Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Awards 2024.

Two beloved food places up for Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Award

Tides Cafe in Lower Quay, Fareham, has recently reopened after a refurbishment. Picture: Sarah Standing (030924-810)

WATCH: Waterfront coffee shop in Fareham gets wonderful makeover

I visited The Tenth Hole and treated myself to a chocolate flake brownie - here's what I thought.

WATCH: I think I've found the best brownie in Portsmouth

I absolutely love being a food and drink reporter in the city. To celebrate all things food, National World has dedicated an entire month to food and drink.

Why I love working as a food reporter in Portsmouth

Becky Collett of Baby Cheesus was offering a selection of vegan cheeses

Photos by Alex Shute

"I’m expecting it to be a sell-out": Portsmouth Vegan Festival returns

The iconic Oktoberfest is returning to Portsmouth in at the Portsmouth Guildhall on November 2 and is expected to be another sell-out. Oktoberfest offers a selection of traditional German Bier that can be served in up to 2 pint steins, that customers can choose to take home. Tickets are on sale at www.oktoberfestportsmouth.co.uk.

"This will be our biggest year yet": Oktoberfest returns to Portsmouth

I stood in line to try out a Tik Tok bakery in London - was it worth the wait?

Fortitude Bakehouse: I fell in love with trendy bakery

A tuna pasta bake was a doddle to make, and cost just a few quid

I used a free magazine subscription to make the perfect meal

Joie homeware items in Aldi specialbuys

Mum's favourite Joie price slashed in Aldi back to school deals

Slushies are the perfect summer drink for kids and adults

Feeling the heat? Aldi is about to sell a slushie maker

Finesse Coffee Machine from Tassimo that has a special deal

Three months Costa or Cadbury's free in coffee machine deal under £50

Temporary signage adorns the doors of the iconic Vulcan building in Gunwharf Quays as the site is being transformed into a home for Giggling Squid which will open this month.

Elation builds as Giggling Squid gets ready to open its doors

Top TV chef's Rudloe Arms Hotel is offering special deals on country stays

Foodies rush to snap up TV chef's country manor break as price slashed

Temporary signage adorns the doors of the iconic Vulcan building in Gunwharf Quays as the site is being transformed into a home for Giggling Squid which will open this month.

Anticipation builds as Giggling Squid gets ready to open its doors
The opening date of an authentic Thai restaurant is right around the corner.
Sophie Lewis

Ice cream delights in the hot weather so why not make your own

Hot weather on the way - ice cream makers from £27 in Prime deals

The Roebuck Inn in Droxford Lane will reopen as an Indian Gastro Pub called Krishnas Roebuck Inn.

Recently closed pub sets date to reopen as Indian Gastro Pub

‘I mixed up my go to Starbucks order with one of their new cold foams’

Temporary signage adorns the doors of the iconic Vulcan building in Gunwharf Quays as the site is being transformed into a home for Giggling Squid which will open this month.

Temporary signage spotted ready for Giggling Squid arrival

This Wetherspoons breakfast dish has been a gamechanger for me - I won't go anywhere else for it

I'm obsessed with this Spoons dish and won't go anywhere else for it

Domino's has opened its doors on Hayling Island for the first time today following its grand opening.
Picture: Habibur Rahman

WATCH: Crowds gather outside new Domino's for slice of action

Video: I tried Taylor Swift’s favourite London kebab

The cake stall. Portsmouth Vegan Festival, Mountbatten Centre on a previous year.
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (011120-23)

Jubilation as Portsmouth Vegan Festival returns to city

The News paid a visit to Antionio's in Fareham to get a taste of the authentic Spanish menu ahead of the Euros kicking off.

Pictured: Diego Lopez, head chef

WATCH: Cosy Spanish restaurant reveals tantalising paella recipe

The News visited Portsmouth Distillery ahead of the start of the Euros 2024 to get an insight into the mind-blowing world of gin and why England has got a taste for the popular tipple.

Pictured: Vince Noyce, owner of Portsmouth Distillery

WATCH: 'Cheers to England' - Behind the scenes of beloved distillery

The Lightship in Haslar Marina is returning for the summer season and guests can expect live jazz, seafood and cocktails.

The Lightship in Gosport reopens for summer of unique dining
A brand new dining experience is coming to Gosport for the summer - and it is a gorgeusly romantic venue.
Sophie Lewis

Southsea Castle Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Elation as Champagne Bar returns to Southsea Castle

Three Portsmouth pubs acquired by Admiral Taverns.

Three Portsmouth pubs acquired by huge group

The Good Food Guide 2024. Image: FornStudio - stock.adobe.com

The Good Food Guide's 100 Best Local Restaurants Awards - the details

The Queen's Hotel, Southsea, has been a staple of the afternoon world in Portsmouth for decades - and it is one not to miss.

Esteemed hotel in city crowned best stay in Hampshire awards

7 Bone Co has been named in the best 50 burgers in Europe according to Big 7 Travel.

Burger joint in city named on 50 best burgers in Europe list

These are the five most iconic Ninja products that are on sale right now in May 2024. Photos by Ninja.

The five most iconic Ninja products on sale right now

Restaurant 27 in Southsea has been sold to a private owner who is planning to transform the venue into an Italian eatery.

Picture: Christies & Co and Savills

"We wish the new owners the best of luck": Beloved restaurant sells

Food vendors have set up on Southsea Common for the Pompey celebrations.

Here's how much food and drink costs at Pompey celebrations

Discounts will be available this month at Gunwharf Quays.

Gunwharf Quays to host three-day VIP discount event

Ten Wetherspoon pubs in and around Portsmouth to welcome new dishes

The landlords of The Roebuck Inn have announced that they will be leaving the pub due to increasing costs.

Country pub announces shock closure due to landlords departure

The iconic Oktoberfest is returning to Portsmouth in at the Portsmouth Guildhall and is expected to be another sell-out. Oktoberfest offers a selection of traditional German Bier that can be served in up to 2 pint steins, that customers can choose to take home.

Portsmouth Guildhall to welcome Oktoberfest for its ninth year

The Queen's Hotel, Southsea, has been a staple in Portsmouth for decades - and it is one not to miss.

WATCH: Take a look inside the legendary Queen's Hotel in Southsea

Pictured: Bar manager- Charlie Horne and General Manager, Nahhzat Mozumder at Ripper and Co Southsea

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Terrifyingly tasty cocktails served up at Southsea's horror bar

Portsmouth Distillery has received a silver People's Choice Spirit Award for its 1812′ 3 year old Rum.
Pictured: (Left to right) Giles Collighan, Dich Oatley, Vince Noyce

Distinguished distillery picks up silver award for 3-year-old rum

Raul, Harriet and Lauren at the bar.

Groovy Southsea bar delighted to reach regional finals of awards

The backstage of the busy bar at the Wickham Charity Beer Festival.

Picture: Mike Cooter

Cherished charity beer festival to return for yet another year

Co-owner Dan Stephenson, front, with some of the staff. Opening of Hungry Boys franchise, Market Parade, HavantPicture: Chris Moorhouse (300324-27)

Brand new burger place opens its doors in Havant

The first drop of rain has landed in Manchester today, the UK’s rainiest city as named by Brits, triggering Greene King’s biggest ever giveaway of 100,000 free pints nationwide.
Picture credit: Greene King

Punters can enjoy a free pint on Greene King in its huge giveaway

A look inside restaurant, Banana Tree in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. Picture: Habibur Rahman

WATCH: We took a tour of new Pan-Asian restaurant in Gunwharf Quays

Ben & Shelley’s Ice Cream Parlour on Hayling Island has announced that it will be re-opening this month for the summer season.

Popular ice cream parlour to open its doors for the summer season

Police have cordoned off Cosham McDonald's as they investigate a serious incident.

Police launch appeal following Cosham stabbing near McDonald's

The Druid's Arms has closed this month and Fuller's has provided an update on its future.

Fuller's gives update on future of cherished city pub which has closed

Feature on new menu at Queens Hotel, Southsea. Pictured: Our reporter Sophie Lewis after a stint in the kitchen.
Picture: Habibur Rahman

WATCH: I went behind the scenes at The Queen's Hotel kitchen

On Friday, March 8, 2024 , Brewhouse & Kitchen Southsea hosted around 50 Portsmouth and Southsea women came in to brew at their annual international women's day brew with us- championing the original pioneers of brewing - women! Pictured is: (l-r) Laura Neeson from Fareham and Ursula McQuoid from Portsmouth.
Picture: Sarah Standing (080324-8669)

WATCH: 50 women brew beer at popular Southsea kitchen

Co-owner Sonam Rahman, centre, and other staff at the opening of Messy Chef Express, Market Parade, HavantPicture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 170324-49)

Burger venue gets a taste of the action in Havant following expansion

Croxton's Kitchen and Tap House has been nominated for an award in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2024 in the category of casual dining.
Pictured: (left to right) Rufus Clark, restaurant manager, and Brad Morley, one of the owners.

Beloved Kitchen and tap house up for Muddy Stilettos Award

Banana Tree in Gunwharf Quays will be opening its doors on March 24 and the restaurant will be giving away 1,000 free Katsu curries.

New Pan-Asian restaurant in Gunwharf Quays announces opening date