Julia's Guidebook
Food scene
We love this place for both food and drinks and which also has a wonderful little wine shop upstairs
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abarbistro
58 White Hart RdWe love this place for both food and drinks and which also has a wonderful little wine shop upstairs
It’s got the best views of the harbour and the food is fine too. Fish n chips are good from here.
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The Still & West
Bath SquareIt’s got the best views of the harbour and the food is fine too. Fish n chips are good from here.
This is such a cool cafe in the old walls of the port. Stones throw from our house and really querky interior - great coffee ☕️
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The Canteen
Broad StreetThis is such a cool cafe in the old walls of the port. Stones throw from our house and really querky interior - great coffee ☕️
This is one of our fave restaurants on sea front - great views and great food. You can walk here in about 20 minutes from home. More expensive than some but excellent quality 👍🥂
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The Briny
Clarence EsplanadeThis is one of our fave restaurants on sea front - great views and great food. You can walk here in about 20 minutes from home. More expensive than some but excellent quality 👍🥂
We go here for lunch if we get hovercraft to Isle of Wight. It’s about 40 minute walk along the beach from Ryde and it’s a good place to stop to eat or drink. Check out Dads Army in the garden
The Boat House
We go here for lunch if we get hovercraft to Isle of Wight. It’s about 40 minute walk along the beach from Ryde and it’s a good place to stop to eat or drink. Check out Dads Army in the garden
10 mins walk from house. Lots of restaurants and shopping. Can be queues now with Covid on very busy days. But lots of choice and mostly waterside restaurants with views
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Gunwharf Quays
10 mins walk from house. Lots of restaurants and shopping. Can be queues now with Covid on very busy days. But lots of choice and mostly waterside restaurants with views
This is good for a fancy dinner or also a great spot for cocktails before going on anywhere for the night. Quite a grown up classy decor.
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Becketts Southsea
10-11 Bellevue TerraceThis is good for a fancy dinner or also a great spot for cocktails before going on anywhere for the night. Quite a grown up classy decor.
We love a dog walk here and pub is brilliant. You can park also at Chichester marina and walk here and back along the shore.
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Crown & Anchor
Dell Quay RoadWe love a dog walk here and pub is brilliant. You can park also at Chichester marina and walk here and back along the shore.
Southsea Coffee Co
63 Osborne RdGreat coffee and food
This is the best bakery in Portsmouth- specialises in sourdough but beautiful pastries too. Cinnamon swirls
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Bread Addiction
54 Elm GroveThis is the best bakery in Portsmouth- specialises in sourdough but beautiful pastries too. Cinnamon swirls
Shopping - independent and vintage
Some independent small shops and cafes and some vintage shops too. Garage Lounge is best cafe
Albert Road
Albert RoadGood fun looking in here and fab little cafe which includes vegan options and poke bowls
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The Chesapeake Mill
Bridge StreetGood fun looking in here and fab little cafe which includes vegan options and poke bowls
Sightseeing
Walk this way from Ryde when heading to Seaview. Cute spot with amazing sandy beach and trees to edge of beach. Some cafes here right next to beach. You can see the small Tower from our house on a clear day
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Parque Puckpool
Walk this way from Ryde when heading to Seaview. Cute spot with amazing sandy beach and trees to edge of beach. Some cafes here right next to beach. You can see the small Tower from our house on a clear day
Most amazing sandy beach 🏖 but really gets busy on a good day.
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Praia de West Wittering
Pound RoadMost amazing sandy beach 🏖 but really gets busy on a good day.
Hundred Acres Wood is good for a dog walk out of the wind in the trees. And Wickham is a lovely square for traditional shops - also visit the Chesapeake Mill for antiques n bric a brac
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Floresta de Bere
6 Hundred Acres RdHundred Acres Wood is good for a dog walk out of the wind in the trees. And Wickham is a lovely square for traditional shops - also visit the Chesapeake Mill for antiques n bric a brac
Museu Mary Rose
Main RoadEven if you don’t do museums ...do this museum
Queen Elizabeth Country Park Visitor Centre
South Downs WayGreat for dog walks
The hovercraft is the best way to go to the Isle of Wight. Dog friendly too. 10 minutes and you are on a sandy beach
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Hovertravel - Portsmouth to Isle of Wight Ferry
Clarence EsplanadeThe hovercraft is the best way to go to the Isle of Wight. Dog friendly too. 10 minutes and you are on a sandy beach