Guidebook for Portsmouth
Food Scene
Probably the best Thai in Portsmouth! Family run, the owners could not be more friendly. Bring Your Own Bottle and they're happy to provide you with glasses and an opener. Book in advance - Southsea's best kept secret is fast becoming more well known.
Thailand Cafe & Takeaway
186 Albert RdProbably the best Thai in Portsmouth! Family run, the owners could not be more friendly. Bring Your Own Bottle and they're happy to provide you with glasses and an opener. Book in advance - Southsea's best kept secret is fast becoming more well known.
This whole foods shop is home to it's very own cafe. Some of the best Gluten Free cakes and desserts you'll find in the town on the advice of a fellow Coeliac.
Wild Thyme Wholefoods
102 Palmerston RdThis whole foods shop is home to it's very own cafe. Some of the best Gluten Free cakes and desserts you'll find in the town on the advice of a fellow Coeliac.
Great coffee from a pair of local heroes... Coffee fans; you can't go far wrong with Home Coffee, they hand select their beans from ethically sourced producers and make a great brew with it too, and if you can't get enough they've always got some behind the counter for you to take home.
Home Coffee
36 Albert RdGreat coffee from a pair of local heroes... Coffee fans; you can't go far wrong with Home Coffee, they hand select their beans from ethically sourced producers and make a great brew with it too, and if you can't get enough they've always got some behind the counter for you to take home.
Good bread and a local baker, breakfast and lunch, they even offer bakery classes.
http://www.breadaddiction.co.uk/
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Bread Addiction
54 Elm GroveGood bread and a local baker, breakfast and lunch, they even offer bakery classes.
http://www.breadaddiction.co.uk/
A regular haunt of ours, the Bombay Express is an every-day value Indian with exceptional service. Open really really late, a far better option than the greasy kebab - and speaking from experience; they won't judge you for having a Curry, Naan, Rice, and Chips.
Bombay Express Balti House
77-79 Albert RdA regular haunt of ours, the Bombay Express is an every-day value Indian with exceptional service. Open really really late, a far better option than the greasy kebab - and speaking from experience; they won't judge you for having a Curry, Naan, Rice, and Chips.
Drinks & Nightlife
Porters nachos are legendary, take it from someone who has tried them all! Local beers, craft ales, and some speciality bottled ciders, this place is our favourite local evening hangout.
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Porters
31-35 Albert RdPorters nachos are legendary, take it from someone who has tried them all! Local beers, craft ales, and some speciality bottled ciders, this place is our favourite local evening hangout.
Music, Comedy, and a Cheesy Club-night, who could ask for more.
It's well worth looking to see what's on at the Wedge on your visit, you never know, it could be your next favourite band.
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The Wedgewood Rooms
147b Albert RdMusic, Comedy, and a Cheesy Club-night, who could ask for more.
It's well worth looking to see what's on at the Wedge on your visit, you never know, it could be your next favourite band.
Arts & Culture
Visiting Portsmouth for the first time? You can't go far wrong with a trip to the Historic Dockyard, things to do when it's wet or dry. The Mary Rose exhibition is a must, newly refurbished, they've recently completed the preservation of King Henry VIII's greatest vessel.
It's a good idea to book in advance, especially in the school holidays, it can get busy.
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Puerto histórico de Portsmouth
Visiting Portsmouth for the first time? You can't go far wrong with a trip to the Historic Dockyard, things to do when it's wet or dry. The Mary Rose exhibition is a must, newly refurbished, they've recently completed the preservation of King Henry VIII's greatest vessel.
It's a good idea to book in advance, especially in the school holidays, it can get busy.
Recently re-vamped the Natural History Museum is a great visit for those with children, and worth the visit for anyone passing by. They have a great exhibition on the lives of bees and a fascinating butterfly house.
The best bit? It's FREE!
Portsmouth Natural History Museum
A288Recently re-vamped the Natural History Museum is a great visit for those with children, and worth the visit for anyone passing by. They have a great exhibition on the lives of bees and a fascinating butterfly house.
The best bit? It's FREE!
Essentials
Our local supermarket, a classic Lidl it has everything you need for a quick evening meal... and you can pick up a ladder and sports socks while you're there.
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Lidl
Goldsmith AvenueOur local supermarket, a classic Lidl it has everything you need for a quick evening meal... and you can pick up a ladder and sports socks while you're there.
Parks & Nature
If you just want to relax on a sunny day, head down to Southsea Common, plenty of space, lovely green grass.
Best to stay near the trees to avoid others' ball games and bag a quiet pitch.
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Southsea Common
29 Osborne RoadIf you just want to relax on a sunny day, head down to Southsea Common, plenty of space, lovely green grass.
Best to stay near the trees to avoid others' ball games and bag a quiet pitch.
Hit the beach when the weather is good...
Our best advice is to head towards Eastney (East end of the beach), it tends to be quieter and people are more spread out.
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Southsea Beach Cafe
Eastney EsplanadeHit the beach when the weather is good...
Our best advice is to head towards Eastney (East end of the beach), it tends to be quieter and people are more spread out.
Sightseeing
Go to see the Spinnaker Tower, stay for the food and shopping. All the classic restaurants are here, lots of brand outlet stores, and they have a Cadbury shop (guilt fee when combined with a visit to Nike, Adidas, or Pearl Izumi).
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Gunwharf Quays
Go to see the Spinnaker Tower, stay for the food and shopping. All the classic restaurants are here, lots of brand outlet stores, and they have a Cadbury shop (guilt fee when combined with a visit to Nike, Adidas, or Pearl Izumi).
Getting Around
Our local station; 1 stop to the commercial centre, 2 stops to the dockyard and a no change service all the way to London Waterloo.
Just a short walk from our front door it's well worth considering coming by train for your next visit.
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Fratton Station
56 Walmer RdOur local station; 1 stop to the commercial centre, 2 stops to the dockyard and a no change service all the way to London Waterloo.
Just a short walk from our front door it's well worth considering coming by train for your next visit.