The 38 best bars and drinks in Fareham

Group of 10 of us for a pre theatre meal. Excellent, attentative service by all staff. Menu choice not brilliant, but good value for money - not silly prices like other places we've been lately. Food all came out together and was hot and delicious. Would definitely recommend and will be visiting again soon.

Whether you're a tourist or on a business trip, this is a superb place to stop for a night or a longer stay. It has a very pleasant local feel in every respect : the rooms, the meals, the breakfast, the pub... The premises are clean and the hosts are so friendly. Excellent ! Fareham and the surrounding area are superb.

I meet our group of writers at The Red Lion Fareham every month for lunch. The food is great, good price too. We ordered our meals from the Brunch menu at 11 am and not for the first time, served by Dan. Not only is he efficient but cheerful and friendly too. Highly recommend.

Staff, bar, restaurant especially breakfast were fantastic.Rooms in the old building could do with a bit of updating. Don't let that put you off. Rooms are spotless lovely place great value all round.

Rooms are dated and damaged, but kept nice and clean. Breakfast is fine but the evening meal we had was very poor quality. The hotel is well located to the town or allowing for travel

We had a meal and drinks at the Red Lion and it was very good and excellent value. Served by Phil who immediately picked up on our Yorkshire accents and did everything to make us feel welcome . The food was very good and the drinks hit the spot.

Stayed here a few times over the years now, love the building, the service, really nice restaurant, just think the rooms need a bit of work especially the bathroom. Nonetheless always happy to return!

Exceptional customer service skills by a member of staff named Rhea, she was very friendly and she went out of her way to make sure that my mum got a meal that she would enjoy as she is a very fussy vegetarian. We enjoyed our meals and the quality of the food was outstanding especially for the price of it as well as the prices were very reasonable for it too. We will defiantly be coming back very soon.

I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you all for making my Hen night absolutely fabulous 😍 Mikey stood out for us all last night, hosting our cocktail masterclass. What great fun!! Mikey, you were so patient with us all, and really made our evening - THANK YOU 😘 My sister later misplaced her phone and the staff couldn't do enough to help, namely Jackson and Sarah - THANK YOU 😘 Delicious food too. I'm aware we were a bit of an energetic bunch, thank you for accommodating us. We would definitely come back for another night out again. WELL DONE ALL AT SLUG AND LETTUCE FAREHAM.

Came here for a hen do bottomless brunch and was served by Rhea! Made sure we constantly had a drink, table service was second to none. Thank you Rhea! 🩷

Had a lovely evening using our virgin experience voucher, all staff seemed happy and attentive on shift. But a big shout out to Bethany our server who ensured we were happy with everything, even to the point she ensured I checked my steak before eating due to being heavily pregnant and wanting to make sure everything was right! Food was lovely, the non-alcoholic cocktails tasted great! Only down side is please give more options on the experience for beer not everyone likes peroni aha!!

Had two visits in two days. Ordered via phone app. Food arrived as described and we were happy. Nice and quiet during the early afternoon. On the second day all was good except the time waiting for food and drinks to arrive. Will certainly return and stay longer when time allows.

Brilliant food and cocktails everytime, served by Rhea today who inspired this review with her top quality service.

Visited here for lunch whilst exhibiting my Morris minor during Bygone Fareham. The buffet supplied was ample. Very tasty. You could take what you wanted. Sadly some people abused this privilege by taking more than needed. I was told any leftover food would be handed to the homeless seeking an exsistance in Fareham. I though this to be a lovely gesture😊

We went for the Boundless Brunch at The Alchemist Portsmouth and it was excellent value at just £45 per person. For the quality of food, service, and drinks included, it actually felt like a bargain. The vegetarian selection is brilliant, with plenty of choice and well-prepared dishes. Service was friendly, efficient, and we didn’t have to wait for a table. The atmosphere was relaxed but lively, making it perfect for catching up with friends. There’s a great mix of seating options too – indoor, outdoor terrace, and comfortable booths – so it works well for any occasion. Overall, a fantastic experience. Highly recommend for brunch in Portsmouth – great food, great cocktails, and surprisingly good value for what you get.

I am here on business by myself. I found a quiet table in the corner out of the way. The staff were attentive and polite. I had the Chicken Katsu Curry with rice. It was excellent...the breaded chicken with an exquisitely spiced sauce and perfectly cooked rice. I suspect the cocktail mixology would be equally good but I don't drink much these days. I would definitely recommend a visit.

It was an unforgettable evening! I want to thank everyone from the Alchemist team, you guys are professionals in your field! Great atmosphere, delicious food. I had a unique opportunity to see a cocktail master class, Frankie showed magic and I was lucky to see it, the emotions are indescribable, it was a wonderful interactive show. I definitely recommend visiting this place, it's worth it.

Brilliant service and cool entertainment with the drinks. Tom and Eszter were our servers and were friendly and efficient start to finish. Really cool place to try out, we had 3 drinks, A Sirens Kiss, Sea-weed and The Legal one.

We visited on a Thursday evening, after a lovely evening of shopping till we dropped. We were welcomed and shown to our table by front of house. We were served by Tom whom we all agreed is an absolute asset to your team. As for most of us it was our first time visiting Alchemist, Tom talked us through the drinks menu, explaining which ones would give us a theatrical experience. And let's be honest if we're going to a venue with a name like Alchemist of course who wouldn't like acting as a scientist whilst making 'potions' to make cocktails. We ordered food too and loved the way it was presented especially the chicken coming in its on basket. The evening was amazing, and we really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you Alchemist Portsmouth, we will definitely be visiting again as well as recommending to family and friends.

First off, what an experience! We're absolutely 🌹 IN LOVE 🌹 with this place. The atmosphere is lovely, nice music to relax to, comfortable seating and free wifi. The charming man creating our drinks was Frankie, he taught us about the fascinating cocktails he was making for us. Over all, we need to come back because we have more cocktails yet to try! We recommend The Alchemist. It is SO worth it. We've got some beautiful memories to look back on. The drinks included in the photos: 1st photo "The Mad Hatter". This was a warm very new to my taste buds but it was very intriguing. 2nd, the second photo is the "High Voltage" ⚡ this was one of our visually satisfying favourites, it's like a plasma ball and came with an 'electric syringe'. We was told if we put it in our mouths it would make it numb, so we added it to our drinks sensibly. 3rd, third photo is 'Wray of Light' 💡 this was made using freeze dried ice, the steam coming out was very entertaining. 4th, the fourth is called "Cosmic Conch", as you pour your drink a blue light illuminates from inside. The 'sea foam' forms at the top of the Conch. 5th, fith photo is "Lavender Rain". On our arrival this was the drink we seen at most tables so we had to try. The flavour is so unique and tasty we could definitely have drank more than a few of these! Gorgeous. The glass used to be old honey despensers (Knowledge from Frankie).

I had an absolutely top-notch experience here! The food was sensational, especially the Cosmic Conch, and the fries were just perfect in taste and temperature. The drinks were spot on too, with great quality ingredients. The service was friendly and attentive, making everything smooth from start to finish. I can't wait to come back for another round!

We had a great experience at the Titchfield Mill. We came for a Sunday roast, I had the beef and my partner had the slow cooked pork belly, both were cooked immaculately by the chef Harry. Our server Matthew was so incredibly polite and attentive, all the staff were. Overall a great experience, and we’ll definitely be back!

Matt our waiter was very attentive and friendly! The food was lovely and good gluten free options :)

Brilliant service from Matthew - really friendly, helpful and couldn’t do enough for us. The food was exceptional - Harry in the kitchen knows his stuff! We will come again soon!

We had a delicious Sunday lunch at The Titchfield Mill, cooked by Gary and served by Matt. I loved being able to pop out and see the mill wheels and hear the water, but the best bit was the untapped gravy! You can’t beat a roast with gravy for days. Thanks for a brilliant lunch.

Christina was our lovely waitress she was very patient on my mothers 90th Birthday lunch. Food was delicious. We had a super get together and will be back soon 😊 thank you Christina x

Great traditional pub feel with lots of different smaller rooms for the restaurant area. Good menu with a good choice of main courses + burgers, great pizzas and more. Great attentive service from Kasia

First time visiting today and certainly will not be our last! Matt our server was friendly, professional and efficient! Also compliments to the chef Gary! I had roast beef Sunday dinner and the beef was the best roast beef I’ve ever had. It was pink in the middle, no fat and cut like butter. Wow wow wow! So impressed! Lovely lovely find!

We love this place... I don't think you can get a better location to sit and have a meal or watch the world go by with a drink. It's in the perfect setting surrounded by history, right next to the waters edge, where you can see the spinnaker directly ahead of you and watch the massive ferry ships come and go. The building itself is immaculate with lots of lively, little finishing touches. We sat inside to eat, in the window overlooking the sea and watching the sun go down. The food was lovely, really enjoyable and the service was spot on. We then took our drinks outside and enjoyed the sunset. Such a lovely pub 🍻 we always come here when we visit the area.

Portsmouth all and all stunning but this place absolutely worth the visit.. We celebrated my birthday in here & the whole team made us feel extra special ❤️ Food was delicious, drinks operations were available... 10/10 Above all the location is fantastic. We enjoyed the whole evening, I'd say this place literally one of the best restaurants we ever visited 😀 😍 Massive thank you and welldone to the whole team 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Nothing beats sitting in a pub on the edge of Portsmouth Harbour watching the ships go past so close that you can almost touch them. Add to that a varied menu to suit most tastes and you’re on to a winner. Food was excellent, service spot on, and on a warm sunny day you can make the most of the outside seating area.

Lovely venue with a great view of the setting sun each day. Incredibly, even in blistering heat, their glass room stays cool too which allows guests to enjoy the stunning sunset in comfort

Great place! You need to be sited by the sea to enjoy the experience of watching the maritime traffic passing by. Really good fish and chip, and perfect chicken schnitzel. Great to Finnish with a Gin and Tonic!

Perfect spot to watch the ships go by with a pint in hand. Traditional yet welcoming atmosphere. Can get busy at peak times, but the views and classic pub charm make it worthwhile.

Great spot in the summer for a beer and bite outside on their patio and watch the ferries / cruise ships come and go. Outside and downstairs seating are self serve & first come first serve. The fish pie, and fish & chips were great. We gave only 3-stars on service as we had made a reservation for dinner and asked for a table by the window and they offered us the only table without a view or window tucked beside a wall. The host didn’t seem to care blaming a wedding reception as a reason for less options and wasn’t helpful overall. We ended up just grabbing our own table outside instead. This would be my recommendation - go self serve at this place.

We had a Rum experience with dinner. Callum was very nice, pleasant, knowledgeable and enthusiastic in delivering the experience. Selection of Rums was a good choice. Though I would say it was quite noisy as sat in middle of bar, so it was sometimes difficult to hear Callum. This was for my husband’s birthday and we each enjoyed it. Meal was okay, though thought might had more of a selection..

Found this place after walking past a few Pub and Grubs. Glad we did our host kane was warm affable with an amazing sense of humour he put us at ease and let my Autistic son chose his own table.Tom who does not really communicate with others was soon chatting to him which was good to watch. Food was great Pub was beautiful and clean and Kane was amazing so much so my Tom wants to go back!! So if you find yourself trying to choose which one, find this one it’s a hidden Gem. Roz. 22.8.25

Great beer and whisky tasting experience, and a great host by Joel. Really learned a lot this evening and Joel has a phenomenal level of knowledge. Would definitely recommend this to friends and family.

We had an amazing time at the brewery experience day. Martin explained the entire brewing process in a clear and engaging way, and he was always happy to answer any questions we had. The food was excellent, and there was a great selection of beers to taste. Overall, a fantastic experience that I’d highly recommend!

Was there for a Brewery day experience Martin the Head Brewery was amazing, so knowledgeable about making beers. Totally made our day. Had the best day thank you

Gin masterclass and meal. Excellent afternoon spent with Nikkie learning about gin and tasting gin. Lovely meal afterwards of fish and chips and burger. What's not to love about that! Definitely recommend doing this.

Average place, probably wouldn't choose to go here again and I'm glad it's not my local. That said it was quite busy and most people there seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Just returned after a five year absence. Nothing has changed well, maybe the ingredients, but still excellent. Now have corned beef savouries and a wonderful keema pasty as well as stonking breakfast treats

Just what other reviews said. Super friendly, very adaptable, fresh homemade butter used pastries, cakes and savoury pies. Something for all diets too.

Amazing quiche and salad. All home made and fresh. Large selection of pies and quiches, and of course cake!!! Everything tasted and looked delicious. Lovely place, looks beautiful and has a nice and cozy atmosphere, with very soft and warm blankets if needed!! Would recommend to anyone x

Really lovely home made pies and pastries for lunch with options for additional salad accompaniments. Food was fresh and very tasty. Slightly more expensive per person for lunch than other local options, but the quality was worth it. Very nice coffees and service was top notch too.

Lovely food, well presented and delicious. A warm, friendly and calm atmosphere and the staff are a breath of fresh air! I have swapped my Costa visits for Cackleberrys for a much more enjoyable experience.

Finished our food before the photo. But the cake was deliciously moist! We can just before it closed . Staff are extremely friendly :) we came from reading an stopped by for a break

The BEST afternoon tea in the area!! I have tried many afternoon teas around the area and I have also been to Cackleberrys several times. But this is by far the place that does the best afternoon tea in the area. Everything is so fresh and so much effort is made to attention to detail and presentation. You also get a lot for your money so it is extremely good value and everything is absolutely lovely quality. The staff in there are so friendly too and attentive, nothing is too much trouble. I cannot recommend this place enough and I will be going there with my mother in law for lunch this month too!

Lovely pub looks bigger on the inside, friendly service at bar and the waitress very respectful of your boundaries. I had a meal with my dad who had lasagne whilst I had scampi on the 2 for less than £12 ! Well worth the money and good quality ingredients. Parking very easy on the side shared with the co-OP. Great atmosphere not too busy on a Saturday evening. Sports TV'S with pool table and darts board too.

I visited The Cuckoo Pint last night for dinner with my partner. We were greeted by a lovely young lady at the bar who welcomed us warmly, let us know we could sit wherever we liked, and checked if we were familiar with how to order. A great first impression! When we went to the bar to order drinks, it was quite busy, so there was a bit of a wait, but the same lady served us and was incredibly friendly and clearly doing her absolute best despite being on her own. Her positive attitude really stood out. We ordered food and were told there would be around a 45-minute wait, which we were fine with as we were happy to enjoy our drinks in the meantime. The food arrived as expected and was delivered by a young lad. He didn’t seem particularly enthusiastic, but given how busy it was, he looked understandably stressed, we appreciated that he was doing his job under pressure. We stayed for another drink before heading off and overall had a pleasant experience. The pub has a nice atmosphere and we’d definitely return. That said, it was clear the pub was very understaffed during our visit. Only two team members were running the whole place, which just isn’t enough for such a large and busy venue. It’s not fair on the staff, and it does affect the overall experience when wait times get long. Hopefully this is just a one-off, but it’s something worth looking into… it would be a shame to see such a nice pub lose custom because of staffing issues.

Popped into The Cuckoo Pint in Stubbington last night for a drink and was really impressed. Although it was quite busy and there was only one barmaid working, she handled it brilliantly, super friendly, efficient, and clearly great at her job. Despite the rush, she made sure everyone was served with a smile and kept the atmosphere upbeat. The pub itself has a warm, welcoming vibe with a nice mix of locals. It’s got that classic British pub charm and a good selection of drinks behind the bar. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area, I’ll be back for sure!

Great meal with the family to celebrate my mum's birthday. The food was hot and tasted great. The service was friendly and welcoming My only minor issue was I asked for my steak to be medium- rare but it came medium - well. That said it wasn't tough and still tasted fantastic.

I had come in for a drink at around lunchtime this afternoon after an early finish at work. I frequent the local pubs in the area often, today I had thought I'd pop in to the Cuckoo Pint... The young lady serving me was ever so polite and nice to chat to, however my spirits were quickly dampened when, whom I assume is the manager or owner, brought the atmosphere down by humiliating and degrading her colleagues, making me feel uncomfortable and unwelcome... The pub looks lovely on the inside, lots of stuff to do and people to talk too... and there is lots of potential, but I fear the superiors will be the downfall of this pub if the attitude towards their employees isn't corrected.

New to the area so we reserved a table for our Sunday evening meal. Booking in the bar staff failed to tell us that we needed to order our food at the bar. A waiter who also kept walking backwards and forward to the only other table that were eating also didn’t say anything. We waited nearly 20 mins eventually going to the bar ourselves and asking. The food, 2 roast dinners weren’t too long in arriving but the carrots included were dark orange mushy slices that tasted disgusting. The broccoli on the other hand was almost raw so much so that I couldn’t cut it with my knife. We complained and were bought replacements. However by then most of the rest of our meals were eaten so it’s a bit miserable eating a lot of vegetables on their own. The carrots were better but the broccoli again was still somewhat crunchy to eat. We decided not to order a dessert. As we were finishing our drinks a lady came to review the set up of the tables for the next day. She proceeded to shout instructions to the staff across the dining room. Oh dear not a good first experience of what will be one of our local pubs! Sorry the Cuckoo Pint but you could do better!!!

We went for Sunday lunch and cannot fault the place. The food was great and Ian and the team have fantastic service. Great value for money for proper pub grub.

Great clean fresh ale! If you love cider they are loads choose from. Don’t visit the place opposite go stright here! Food is served at limited times menu looks good!!

Lovely little pub and great food! Very reasonably priced.

Love this pub! Friendly staff, always something every night, sports on tvs, mini beer festivals and a great friendly atmosphere. Food is good and always LOTS of it. Recently attended the curry night and the portion (curry, sundries and a drink) for under £13 is insane! A great place to go

Home cooked Beef Sunday Roast followed by and Apple crumble with ice cream. Very tasty. Very welcoming staff. Fair prices. The log fires kept everyone warm. Worth a visit.

A welcoming place to eat. Not an extensive menu but one that is excellent for its quality and quantity at a very reasonable price. Clean, comfortable and friendly, professional, staff. A venue I highly recommend.

Had a quick pint of Staropramen (excellent) and some crisps. Football on two screens, Ryder Cup on another, perfect. It would be my local if I lived closer.

Excellent local pub & great food. Highly recommended 👌

Went for Sunday Roast with family for my birthday. We did book a little later around 2pm. Had crayfish tails for starter, sadly it looked like the scraps as had lots of bits but not many tails. I had beef for main. Asked for more gravy. It never came. It was only ok. I've had a lot better. I've always heard good things about their restaurant so was really looking forward to my birthday treat, but we were all somewhat disappointed, we won't be back

Really lovely meal for wedding anniversary. Often come back for a meal for wedding anniversary as Lysses Hotel was our wedding venue. Doesn't disappoint.

We had our Xmas party here, the food was really lovely and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Thoroughly recommend it

Sadly, for me, the meal we had could only get two stars although aspects of the meal were fine – my mushroom risotto was delicious and desert was tasty – and hence three stars as a rating. But the 'special summer menu' feels weak. Starters in particular are unremarkable and (because our table had just-about all the options between us) were not very successful. They looked OK on the plate but lacked tasty oomph! The pulled pork pate lacked herbs or spices that would have cut through the fattiness. The real issue was with service. Over ONE HOUR between finishing my main course and the arrival of dessert, and that was only after tracking down staff to trigger seeing the menu for desserts. And waiters really should not refer to older members of the party as 'darling' or reply to each part of the order with 'no problem'! There was an event on elsewhere in the hotel that night, which may have meant that waiting staff were pulled in to cover that event. But to be left for one hour is unacceptable and frustrating, and spoilt what we hoped would be a nice meal. I will not return to The Richmond because this was a bad experience.

Food was amazing, so delicious and cooked to perfection. Staff are brilliant, friendly and helpful. I would recommend 100% you certainly will not be disappointed 👍😊 x

We spend New years Eve at the lycess fabulous food great service from staff would certainly recommend it .

The meal was excellent,as usual. Staff also brilliant. If you would like some proper food away from fast food and burgers I would highly recommend the Richmond restaurant.

Loved this! Bought a day ticket, which meant we could go back anytime during the day. As it was a bright, sunny day, the views were wonderful. It was very busy in the morning due to school groups, I would recommend going later in the afternoon. Much less busy and a more relaxing visit altogether! The glass floor was fun. We had tea and cake in the cafe and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience - we even forked out for the photos and have been able to download them at home as well. Obviously a sunny day helps make the experience better!

I was lucky with the weather and had gorgeous views all round. It was fun watching ferries and other shipping coming in and out. One ferry had some nail biting moments entering a narrow port area! Next time I will book an afternoon tea up in the clouds.

Worth booking at least 24hrs in advance on line to get a discount. Pay on the day is £18.95 adult price. Get the lift to the viewing gallery and see great views across Portsmouth Harbour, the Solent and the Isle of Wight. There is a section of glass floor you can walk over looking all the way down to the ground. There are stairs leading further up to the outdoor garden. There is a cafe in the tower or plenty of eating places in the surrounding area.

Beautiful view, blah, blah. It is the staff that make this such a wonderful day out. From the ticket desk, to the lift operator, to everyone in the Spinnaker Kitchen, every single team member we interacted with was absolutely delightful, smiling, helpful and lovely. Thank you to everyone who works there 👍🏻

I came to visit Spinnaker tower on the 17.10.25. I did not realise it was the towers 20th Anniversary. It was well worth the time and money being up in the tower was absolutely amazing, you could see the isle of Wight, Southampton and even Gosport. The view from up above is simply breathtaking. We will definitely be coming back during the night.

The Spinnaker is a great experience. The views were stunning. There was a lovely rainbow. I didn't dare to walk on the glass floor, it had several cracks in the glass.

Great, if a little pricey activity to include on a trip to Portsmouth. Fabulous views on all three levels IF you time your visit to when it's clear. For Best value book 24 hours in advance. The Coffee ☕ lounge on the middle deck is well worth stopping by. Team member Caroline, who was on Coffees during my visit, deserves a huge shout out as she is very customer focused, hard working and welcoming.

My partner and I always love visiting All Bar One on our trips to Gunwharf. The service is consistently great, the cocktails are delicious, and the food is always fresh! It’s always busy when we’re there, but the wait for food is never too long, which is a big plus. Overall, a fantastic experience every time — we’ll definitely be returning 🍸

Late afternoon / early evening... Service at the bar was poor - this is where we had to order and waited 10 mins with no one there - almost felt unwelcome. Servers at the table really nice - thank you Izzy! Starters - Duck Gyoza very tasty but can't work out how to dip anything but a whole one into the soy dressing....Just poured dressing over over everything on the plate! Chilli's were hot but dish overall delicious. Focaccia starter great! Mains - Chicken milanese very crispy / dry crust ; pepper mayo, pepper dressing and fries excellent, Ribeye - wow... but come on All Bar One!!! - lots of customers asking for mustard with steak plate and still none provided! Sharing dessert platter all yummy but please provide additional plates so we can eat easily. Gavi wine...always a 😍 Thank you

The breakfast was pretty good, and service was timely, however I thought that the music was too loud inside for a breakfast/lunch ambience, the tables were very sticky and a great many of them still had dirty plates from the last customers laid out on them. When I ordered, I asked to substitute out my mushroom for a hash brown and was told this was not possible. I had the option of extra beans (or veg of some kind) so I opted for more beans. When it arrived it was barely even bigger than the regular beans. Photo for comparison with a regular beans pot inside mine. It's ridiculous that this is considered 'extra' beans. Also after 12 noon, a member of my party ordered a coffee, only to be told that this is not served after noon. We then discovered that coffee is on the regular menu without a restriction on timings so she returned to the bar, to request the coffee once again. She was then told that the coffee machine was broken which I suspect to be a lie, as they changed their story on approaching the bar for the second time, and people had been served coffee (including me) only minutes before.

Lovely bar with a great atmosphere! Beth and Henry made the experience even better – super friendly and attentive. Perfect spot for drinks and food. Highly recommend!

Had a lovely time the staff were lovely. Especially at the bar being served by Lena who served me her “best margarita” which was delicious. Had to hold back from ordering another 5. Had Amy serving me food and she was excellent. Would definitely reccomend a good chat and recommendations when she’s serving you.

Food was great, but being told we have 10 mins left to order and our server Akash said he could get us an extra drink if we leave a good review was a bit odd, as surely we can order till the time. But French toast was lovely and drinks were good.

Fab bottomless brunch served by Beth! Great food, lovely server Beth who was very attentive and made our experience such a delight- thank you!

Had the best time ever! The staff were super speedy and kept the drinks flowing non-stop. The food was amazing too. Huge well done to the team. Special shoutout to Peter, Nas and Ben who served us brilliantly. Overall, just an amazing time at Slug & Lettuce Bottomless! Not to forget, the amazing kitchen staff that helped accommodate our vegan dietary requirements. Thank you again! 🩷

Lovely family meal during our stay locally. Brilliant service from Gemma who went the extra mile throughout and all of the team as well. Friendly staff, helpful shift manager - enjoyable time and tasty food. Thank you! Would definitely recommend xx

Service very slow went for my daughters birthday and knowing that children weren't allowed in past 9pm the service was so slow we got told we had to leave soon. If we'd have had our order taken a little sooner that would have helped. Not very busy either to busy chatting behind bar. Also had ran out of some sides to accompany the dishes didn't apologise just said not in till tomorrow? Always loved slug but sadly disappointed.

Had an absolute wonderful experience did the bottomless brunch it was fantastic. I serve Tanya was 10 out of 10 definitely recommend❤️ different range of spirits and cocktails It’s like an all-inclusive holiday for two hours 😂

The food was terrible. If you just want to go for drinks, it's fine, but I definitely wouldn’t recommend eating here. I had the sharing platter, but all the food was deep-fried in oil and the salad was wilted. The food was terrible.

Felicity was amazing! The loveliest, friendliest host, an true asset to the S&L team. Beautiful girl. Thank you for making our day amazing

We ordered burgers and crispy coated prawns, but they were completely tasteless with nothing more than a greasy hint of fat. The food overall was terrible, and to make things worse, the salad was expired. I definitely wouldn’t recommend this place and won’t be coming back.

Only popped in for a brekkie after two years to give The Harvester another go, thinking it would improve and then we had to wait over an hour and a half for our food. On arriving the ladies gave a friendly smile/welcome, took our seats and ordered our food, all being good so far. When the food arrived my husbands large plate with over done sauces, black pudding and hard yolk eggs along with melted butter that had to be pour on the hard toast. My husband wrote a review only for the answer to come back with " you should have asked for the manager, well I called over a lovely lady only to ask "should MY EGGS be like this (photo attached) not mentioning the burnt/overdone bacon, the lady replied "definitely not" and went to get more eggs, only when they arrive looking more like fried eggs and by this time the rest of my food was cold! However we ate most of the food due to a long day ahead. The eggs benedict is the worst I've ever had and won't be coming back again. Although the lovely lady couldn't apologise enough.

We had a great meal at the newly refurbished restaurant. The menu is huge so it took some time for me to decide. The kids menu has a great choice of food and I thought it was excellent value for money. Our server seemed very busy, but they were so enthusiastic.

Visited on 17th July 2025 with my friend and her 2 year old. We were first to arrive and the waitress was very polite and showed us to our table. We arrived just after 9am. More people started to arrive for their breakfast. How ever they got there food before us which didn't seem right and we didn't get ours till about 10 am which was nearly an hour. The one mushroom was very over cooked and chewing and the sausages were also very over cooked. We will not be visiting there again.

I went for a quiet lunch, which I got. Myself and friend wanted to try the steaks they had which was ribeye and rump. I have to say, the chef “Harvey” cooked them to perfection, medium rare. Our waitress “Shannon” was very lovely and made sure we had everything we needed at all times.

Had a lovely meal tonight with my family, Dylan who served us was very friendly and helpful and kept checking on us. He kept us informed on wait times even tho clearly it was a busy night for the staff. Dylan has great customer service skills. Enjoyed our visit. Kids ate most of their dinners which lately has not been the case. So that's a win, and we all enjoy the salad bar.

1st time visit and will definitely be back, I had the classic breakfast and for me was cooked to perfection 👌, portion size was big and did struggle to finish and seeing as I was feeling very hungry when we arrived this certainly filled the void, the server was friendly and attentive, food came out within 10 minutes so was happy with that.

I came here on a Saturday evening with a group of my friends for a meal, drinks and a catch up. The pub has been refurbished and it looks beautiful. A nice gentleman showed us to our table. We weren’t sat in the new refurbished side of the restaurant (maybe due to the size of our party) but that didn’t matter because we had a lovely quiet table and the whole restaurant is nice and clean. Our server was Michelle and she introduced herself in such a lovely warm manner and was so polite, she made us feel so welcome and comfortable. Michelle couldn’t do enough for us, she made sure we had drinks the whole time, even topping up our refills despite us being able to do this ourselves. Our food was perfect, hot on arrival and we had everything we had ordered and needed. The salad bar was great, all topped up with fresh food. A lovely experience! Thank you Michelle

Great food, steak was cooked up perfection. Friendly staff. A comprehensive wine list and well made cocktails. Can't fault the place!

The steaks are spot on and delicious. Whenever I’m in town, this is one of my preferred places. UPro-tip: if you get the roasted mini-potatoes, any steak is well worth dipping into the garlicky butter at the bottom of the pot! Yum 😋

Fabulous new tapas range including some delicious rump steak, chargrilled chicken skewers and a great portion of massive garlic prawns. The chimichurri salsa stuff was utterly delicious too. Decent prices £22 for four dishes (£5.50 each!).

We went in for a few cocktails before going to the cinema. The advert said 2 for 1 on the cocktails. I was disappointed that they had to be the same cocktail. So we had 2 each. They did look nice but no fresh fruit it's all dehydrated and didn't look appitizing. The mojito was not nice. There was no taste of the mint they put something else in it so I would call it a mojito. It was not refreshing at all that it should be. We also had another one ( I can't remember it's name ) but that was nice apart from the dried fruit that made it not appealing to the eye. From what I seen of the food it did look nice and will probably go back to try the food.

We had the BEST time celebrating our son’s 16th Birthday last night! Jen looked after us - she was knowledgeable on anything that wasn’t available that day, before we made any orders. Jen was very attentive to all 8 of us! The food was delicious, quick and out all the same time . Tom was an amazing barman for our party- nothing was too much ! To top it the staff even had a birthday card and a bag of chocolates waiting on the table for my son’s arrival ! Highly recommended.

Great meal out... Me and the Mrs had some great food. Our waitress Karen was spot on too. Very polite. Food was good quality, decent price and didn't feel rushed.

It would only have only taken a little to make this 5 starts. The steak was amazing, we paid extra for seafood £6 only gets you 2 small prawns 🤯 Mine came without the scallops as they were still cooking. The starter's came out in dribs and drabs also, as not all ready together. It wasn't busy when we ate so I think some work needs to be done with kitchen. Children meal was spot on, burger was cooked perfectly (a bit red). I didn't enjoy the triple cooked chips, they weren't anything special, in fact tasted a bit like old potatos. Puddings were good & children's meal was very well priced. Good cocktail & popcorn is a nice touch.

Went for Boxing Day Lunch. Fantastic experience all in all. We had 3 menus to select from which was excellent considering it was Christmas time, all of the many options sounded incredible for starter, main and dessert. The wait for the main to arrive was around 45 minutes which is understandable given how busy it was. Fantastic, friendly staff. Would personally recommend the Lemon Pousset for dessert. The view of the water and across to the Isle of white from our table was also amazing.

Great pub in the seafront for a meal or for a drink with friends/family. I had the fish and chips wich it was a decent protion and the fish was okay wich i was expecting haddock or cod and i had something else wich i never had it before. chocolate brownie with salted caramel sauce as a dessert and it was on the specials menu. Our nan had the crayfish spaghetti with chives and she said it was delicious, she would come back if the chef put it in he's menu. The atmosphere is good, nice views if you book a table next to the window, good costumer service from the waitress. I would recomend this place and I will come back if I'm arround the area.

Best pub lunch of any of the pubs we’ve tried whilst staying locally. Busy, popular place serving an excellent menu; we were a group of 5 on New Year’s Day. We sampled the Daily Roast (rare, generous, thick slices of pink beef); the fish & chips (large piece of cod with delicious batter & thrice cooked chips & salad); the pork belly salad; the pie & the double bacon cheeseburger. All excellent & eaten overlooking the beach & the view to the Isle of Wight. Well cooked, generous portions & tasty, washed down with pints of cider & Fursty Ferret amber ale. Great experience; efficient friendly staff. Dog friendly! Perfect after a bracing beach walk. Sadly we didn’t have room for desserts. We will return!

We visited whilst passing on a walk and were fortunate enough to get a bar service table with a sea view (weekday lunchtime). There didn't seem to be a large selection on the menu, but the food was well cooked and presented. I wouldn't make it a regular place to go, but would certainly use again.

A great venue after a nice walk with the family on the beach. We could not get into the restaurant but ended up outside on the decking. Ordered beef roast dinners and kids meals. The only reservation... the cheeseburger ordered from the kids menu was made for an adult (mustard burger sauce and relish). You cannot get coffee downstairs and have to go up 2 floors to order it. It would be beneficial to allow guests to order on the veranda with waiting staff delivering to the table. Would have given 5 stars if I did not have to get the coffee.

Great views and great food. Free car parking but the service wasn't good at all. We were rushed to order and then a long waiting for a couple of drinks. Then we ordered some food and some more drinks, we had to remind them a few times about the drinks and the sauces never arrived.

I visited Osborne VIew as it was recommended to me. Probably the best burger I have had in a long time. Very nice and I look forward to coming back when I next visit the area. Great views too, but it was starting to get dark so my picture doesn't do it justice! Thanks very much

We recently visited Cams Mill in Fareham for a Sunday roast, and it turned out to be a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The setting itself is lovely, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes it a great place to unwind on a weekend. For our main, we chose the roast pork belly, and it was absolutely delicious. The meat was perfectly cooked—juicy, tender, and full of flavour—while the crackling had just the right crunch without being overly hard. The sides were just as impressive: fresh, well-prepared, and clearly made with care. Everything complemented the pork beautifully, making it feel like a proper hearty Sunday roast. To drink, we had a Peroni, and it was exactly what you’d hope for—refreshing, crisp, and served ice cold, which paired wonderfully with the richness of the pork. The highlight of the meal, however, came at the end with dessert. We went for the sticky toffee pudding, accompanied by a pot of tea, and it was hands down the best part of the visit. Rich, indulgent, and comforting, it provided the perfect sweet finish. Overall, Cams Mill delivered a fantastic Sunday lunch experience, and we’d happily return.

First ever visit by my wife and I. We had a very warm welcome from the staff. Also the staff were careful to check the menu choice as my wife has a nut allergy. We were very well looked after by Kelly and Tracy. We had a spritz, 2 main meals (fish pie and chicken schnitzel), garlic cheesy bread, a sticky toffee pud and coffee and all were excellent. Thank you Steve & Linda.

The place looks lovely, set in a restored looking barn with lovely views over Fareham Creek. Staff were lovely and service is great but the food just needs to improve. At premium prices, it should at least be half decent but overdone fries and meat on both occasions that we've been isn't really acceptable. Improve this and it's a 5-star venue.

Some waiting. Decided to pop in for a sit down meal with the wife, we didn't book but it was pretty quiet for a Saturday. We were seated in a nice quiet corner by a lovely fire place. We order our drinks which took 10 minutes to get to the table, once we got our drinks we order our mains then we wait what seem like ages (actually 40 mins). The food was superb and well worth the wait sadly the waiting was not over. We then sat for a further 15 minutes with empty plates waiting for the desert menus. It was at this point we caught the attention of Woody who was super attentive and in a tiny pair of minutes had cleared our plates and we were browsing though the deserts, the desserts were prompt and really tasty. Woody had saved this meal for us and was keen and honest. We happily paid the top and would eat here again.

This is a lively (noisy) purpose-built waterside pub. Very attractive. Understaffed. Food is Fullers standard fare, ok not fab, not cheap. What really makes me mad is the drinks prices - in particular, wine. What on earth is it all about charging £12 plus for a 250ml glass of red wine? £30 plus for a very ordinary bottle! Surely common sense dictates you would sell more if you didn’t charge such outlandish prices?! Not going back.

What a great place to eat, expensive pub food at its best. But, £14.60 for a large glass of Rosé? Bit steep. Extra good on a sunny day sitting outside.

Yesterday we were heading back to the station following a work trip and needed to get some food for our long journey home. With limited shops around we popped into this lovely pub to see if they could do us any takeaway food. Joey was behind the bar and gave us great customer service as he went out of his way to ensure we could get the food in time to then be on our way to the station. It was a tight squeeze time wise but we were so grateful for the assistance and we managed to make our train. Thank you so much Joey for not turning us away, we appreciate it!

My partner and I usually have a great experience here and it is our go to place for a meal out, by passing many places on the 6 mile trip. However tonight was not great at all, starters were at our table in 10 minutes, however after that we waited more than 50mins for our mains. At this point my partner had lost her appetite and therefore ruined our experience. We felt as though the hostess was more interested in talking to other tables and was not very hospitable towards us. We also weren't made to feel like valued customers ie when we paid she took payment and left with no real gratitude for our custom. I feel after so many great experiences this was a huge let down

Absolutely AMAZING service from the whole team. Thank you for making my dad’s birthday celebrations so perfect. Gary made it possible for us to arrive early and set up the table to surprise my dad and Caroline was the best server I’ve ever had she was so knowledgeable and keen to ensure we all had a great time. The food was yummy and the atmosphere was laid back and relaxed. They even brought out the cakes we supplied and sang happy birthday with us. I highly recommend this pub and all its amazing staff. 🤩🤩🤩

We went there for dinner for my husband’s birthday. The whole experience from start to finish was excellent. The staff are so welcoming and the service is faultless. Our meals arrived in good time and the food was lovely.

Mixed grill, the beef steel was a bit stringy when cutting and I found it chewy The burger was dry. Service was good, not to long waiting for food. Used the food offer 26% off food, great

I went for lunch, 23/09/2025 we had the steak sampler and the surf and turf burger, both meals were absolutely delicious a big credit to the chef, and our server Clare was brilliant. Nothing was to much trouble even though she was well and truly rushed off her feet. Clare you are a very wonderful waitress! Overall we had a lovely experience with delicious food and will definitely be returning.

Came in for dinner with my parents recently. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a lovely man who showed us to our table, I heard someone call him Wayne. He was very chatty, asked us what we would like to drink, very quick service, came back and asked us about the food we would like, again very friendly man. Atmosphere was nice, food was great. The staff were accommodating and friendly. Wayne was great and he made our experience with this restaurant lovely as we had never been before. I recommend.

Read about their sumptuous Sunday Lunch so booked a table yesterday at the Oast and Squire at 4pm. On arrival we were informed that there were no Sunday Lunches left and that we had to be there by 2pm at the latest to get one. What sort of venue can’t produce a Sunday Lunch after 2pm? My local serves them until 5 and you can always guarantee that they are available. We looked at the menu and my wife selected the chicken schnitzel. We were told that they weren’t available either. Probably won’t be going back there again. The rest of the meals were fine

The breakfast is the main attraction as it is normally fresh cooked and served when ready. Plenty of other choices but the breakfast is consistently good. Ample parking just in sight of the large windows.

This was my first visit here, as I was on my way down to Fareham for a work conference. I went with two friends who know the area well, and we decided to have a meal. Service was excellent from Victoria and her colleagues, and our food was very tasty and beautifully presented. I was impressed by the size of the restaurant, how clean it was kept, and the welcoming atmosphere. The staff clearly enjoy their work, and it shows. I really value good interaction, and they didn’t disappoint. The team were attentive, courteous and helpful without being intrusive. Even though I live in West London, I’ll definitely be back. Congratulations to Victoria and all her colleagues, both front and back of house, for doing such a great job.

My experience with eating at Harvester has gone down over the years but they have obviously stepped up a notch or two. Great choices on the menu and well priced lunch specials which included a Bhaji Burger and Chips. I opted for this and from the first bite I knew I would be ordering this again, it was really good. Also the chips were "proper" ones not reconstituted potato. Service was also very friendly and the salad bar had some good items. Everything to like and we will be back.

Had a great visit to Harvester thanks to Michael! He was super friendly, easy to talk to, and made us feel really welcome. Service was spot on the whole time — he made sure we had everything we needed and was just genuinely nice to chat with. You can tell he really cares about his job and the customers. Big thanks to Michael for making our meal even better!

Service was quick and friendly (however slightly overbearing, our server continually spoke to us throughout the entire meal even when trying to eat). Was very disappointed when going to the salad bar as every single spoon moved released a large swarm of fruit flies, same when collecting bread rolls, they had tried to cover with cling film but they had managed to get underneath. I mentioned this to a member of the kitchen team who then covered the salad food but did not replace the food that was there, which given the fact that fruit flies aid in the spread of e.coli and salmonella was not great food hygene. Food did come out promptly, however the coleslaw was sad and had browned considerably. Thoughout the whole meal we were plauged by fruit flies and actually abandoned eating because between that and being smothered by the server it had become a little much. Was a shame as I love Harvester as a chain and am not usually disappointed. Will not be returning to this particular location.

Very welcoming staff, service with a smile. Laura served our food prompt and it tasted amazing. Darren the chef cooked my tandoori skewers to perfection, Well priced food and drinks. Would highly recommend

Laura our waitress was extremely helpful with choosing a meal for my fussy daughter. She loved her meal. Darren the cook did a fab job too, lovely food

Nice pub, location at the interior pier, but with marina flavor. The pub is cozy and comfortable. Great food, amazing mussels, great whitebait and also good sausages cooked with wine. The staff could be a little more emphatic. Recommended

Had lunch, and all three meals were very good, tasty, and large portions. The staff were very friendly is a definitely return place

Cool pub, great selection of beers, nice and friendly staff and a relaxing atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit.

Came for the valentines menu, food was fresh and cooked perfectly, the portion sizes were larger than what we would typically expect which was a nice surprise! Scallops 💯 👌 Duck breast 💯 👌 Steak and chips 💯 👍🏻 Cheese cake and chocolate strawberry love heart macaroon 💯 👌 Compliments to Chef Paul and the front of house staff who looked after us!

It's lovely place with good location and lovely atmosphere. Dogs friendly. Good drinks. We ordered few dishes: Scallops (grilled) absolutely amazing, Mediterranean platter- just ok, Haddock - recommended but grilled Turbot we had not worthy a penny, not grilled at all, cold and served with cold vegetables. 4* for staff who sorted it out and offered another dish. We ordered two fillet steak burgers and hmmm described as "med rare only" so I belive not justly for us.

Fabulous pub on the harbour. We came here for my partner's birthday because the reviews were good and they allow dogs - we were blown away with the amazing food at good prices. So much so that we returned for Sunday lunch and were not disappointed.

Great pub set within the old Portsmouth harbour. Outside seating is available. Also serves good food and a great choice of beers and wines Good views of the harbour can be enjoyed in relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommended.

A beautifully located hidden gem. Will happily flirt with this venue again, please. The disco fries had my feet bouncing along with the crashing waves throughout my experience.

Really lovely little cafe situated right on the harbour front. Good selection of cakes and pastries, and a varied menu. Outdoor and indoor seating available, and is pet friendly.

The food was excellent. The chips are outstanding. Really good allergy awareness. Gluten free bread available. Beautiful view and excellent service.

Average food, okay service but great location! Crab served on a single slice of bread, salad leaves dry and a small portion of fries. Oh and my white wine served in a grubby glass.Poor attention to detail. Might visit next year to see if they've improved....

Great service, food, prices and location...what more can you ask for? Being a tiny bit more out the way means it's not as busy as places on Southsea seafront which is great. It's also free parking and great views.

What a find, hidden away showcasing amazing views over the marina you’ll find a lovely cafe. Great menu selection and friendly helpful service. I can see why this place is so popular!

Went with my sister for her birthday breakfast. We are both fit so we're able to get to the venue from the car park with minimal problems. Wet and windy but didn't deter us. Worth it! Lovely views, so good that it can get packed on lovely days and at peak times so recommend going early. Dog friendly so great for walkers and on a lovely walk route. We wanted and expected quality. For that, the wait was to be expected. It's a quality place to plan to take your time and enjoy it and take in the views. Highly recommended.

Popped in for lunch time drinks and little snack.. dirty fries with pigs in blanket's, sour cream, mozzarella and spring onion. Our server George was ideal, took care of us totally, small downside it was grubby and some of the seating is hard but saying that the location is perfect, big balcony to look out over the dock, yeah great place check it out, well worth a visit 👍

Service was good. Atmosphere was decent apart from the music being perhaps slightly too loud for a Sunday lunchtime. The staff were both friendly and attentive. Portions were a lot bigger than expected so don't order too much but the food was tasty and not to expensive. The pancetta pizza was lovely. The xl buffalo wings were good and the pigs in blankets were both plentiful and tasty enough. I can imagine it has nice views but the weather for us was terrible. For a bite to eat I could recommend it but if its ladies cocktails at lunch you're after, I would say this is defintiely the place..

Let me be real here. I didn’t enjoy the meal, wasn’t as tasty as I expected. But the lady that waited on our table was really friendly. The ambience is okay, a little dark but I guess that’s the vibe they were going for. Didn’t enjoy the Pina Colada too. Moderate cost, not too expensive. A nice place to chill with friends or go for a casual date

Great place, great views, food lovely. Service very slow 🦥 Lovely staff just not enough of them 10 mins waiting to be seated, 20 mins for a drink, around 45 mins for food. Great place to go if your not in a rush. Has a night club attached too!

I wish 0 starts was an option… I decided to go to Eden for my 21st birthday with my boyfriend. From the moment we walked in to the moment I had to ask my boyfriend if we could leave the service was awful. 1st. As we walked in we had the menus handed to us and the waitress (who I could only describe was dressed as a manager of some sort) just walked off… no “chose wherever you like to sit” and no “I’ll show you to your table” so we were left only to help ourselves to a table in a very awkward and uncomfortable way. 2nd. When we ordered our drink and food from the app (after them not having even half of their cocktails available) it took 20 minutes for two Pepsi Max to arrive. And a further 15 minutes for starters to arrive. 3rd. We asked two members of staff for a jug of water and no one the entire time we were there bought it over. 4th. After what seemed like years of us waiting for our main dishes to come it arrived and was a disappointment to say the least. And would you believe that we had to ask for cutlery, which took 5 minutes to come and by which time the food was lukewarm. 5th. I ordered fish and chips and could hardly eat any of it. The batter was drenched in oil and every time I cut into my fish cooking oil oozed out and was drowning the fish on my plate in it. 🤢 See pics below When my boyfriend asked what I’d rate out of 10 I said I’d never come back and asked if we could leave. Over priced, poor quality and awful service. Would NOT recommend. Not worth it. Not even for a nice Instagram picture. So disappointed I chose to go there for my 21st birthday.

The atmosphere was fantastic. The food was absolutely delicious. The drinks were top-notch as well.The staff was helpful and attentive. Overall, I couldn't have asked for more.I highly recommend it.

If you want a good night out' out! I recommend checking out Tiger Tiger. We didn't eat in the restaurant so can't comment, however the three separate clubs were very good. The music was decent and between 5-9 all booze was half price!! Happy days. Good atmosphere for a big place.

Had lunch here a few months back, service was lovely, we were the only people in the place although we were right in the door when they opened! Service was good, food was good - can’t complain! Authentic and Spanish.

We have booked a table for family birthday. mix tapas,Lamb shank. Normally we would have their fresh fishes as main, but this time we pre ordered a paella , it was so delicious . Everything was outstanding. The whole family enjoyed the evening . Big thank you to Antonio

First visit here and I'll definitely be going back! The food was absolutely delicious, I had the scallops and they were the best I'd ever eaten. We had a jug of sangria to drink which made a nice change from other restaurants. Tony was absolutely hilarious, but professional at the same time. Looking forward to my next visit 😊

Really lovely and very authentic Galician and Spanish restaurant with four menus (!): the standard in the menu book (short list but carefully chosen, obviously), a tapas menu (excellent), daily specials (equally excellent), and a really excellent fish specials menu with a fantastic selection of dishes. Service is excellent and he is very friendly. 'Antonios' has instantly become our local favourite restaurant. The food takes its time to arrive but that's really a good thing - beautifully fresh food.

The service was impeccable and hilarious too. The food was to die for and the fish was so fresh. One of the best cheese boards I have had. I am still wondering why I have never been here before. It certainly will become a firm favourite place for dinner.

My first time visiting this restaurant. The food was brilliant, the staff were friendly and the atmosphere was great. I would recommend to anyone.

Having looking forward to trying this restaurant I was greeted by the owner who I could only describe as an absolute melt unfortunately as I came into the restaurant my phone went off it was my 93 year old mum from across the restaurant shouted not in hear then someone at some stage.must have said that he was funny anything but when it came to the wine he poured it out I said that's fine he then went into one saying I must taste it he reminded me of my old shool teacher controlling I've eaten in some top restaurant they make you feel so special not here we couldn't wait to leave

We came here three times on our trip here from America. We loved it all three times. The service was great, and we always had a good time when we were there. Diane was very personal me and helpful. Mollie gave us the most excellent bar service and was super friendly. We had expected more weird looks and mediocre service because we are American, but everyone here was super friendly. Thank you so much!!

Overall good food and service. Latte was frothy and creamy although only warm. I was OK with this as I'd let a hot coffee cool down before I drank it. I know my coffee would have been remade if I asked though. Sean , the new manager had a chat with us , which was good. We are a regular group who meet up in the Seagull.

Our Monday club group had a lovely fish and chips to die for today !!! The service was 1st class and the food was exceptional. The many times we have been to the Seagull we have never been disappointed. Booking was easy on line followed up by a visit to confirm details and timing. Staff very helpful.

Tuesday night quiz night is always good for a bit of fun. Food menu is your typical pub grub. We’ve eaten there a few times now and none of the meals have been bad so a safe bet if you’re after something quick and filling.

Good selection of drinks every thing you'd ever want in one place. Standard fare for the food. Not too busy large car park 🏞️. Would recommend this for a family meal and or a Wake ❣️. Different areas to eat in to avoid the crowd.

It's been a while since I have come back because of the issues the place had. But coming through the doors I was pleasantly surprised with the modern decor and professionalism of the staff. The food was brilliant and well worth the money. You get large portions and it is well cooked. Their attention to detail with the food and decor has given a really good experience and I will be visiting again. Thanks guys. :)

As soon as you walk in you feel at peace and very welcomed. The food is amazing and service is very fast. Stacey is amazing and is so helpful and kind. All the staff are amazing and I will definitely come back soon!

Since Jamie, Steve & Tracy have taken over this pub has gone from great to amazing! Their bingo nights are so much fun, their quiz nights are great (bar 1 team) and the food....the food is brilliant!! Such a lovely safe environment to be in. Good drinks selection too. If you're in Fareham and looking for a great pub, this is the place to be ❤️

Absolutely loved our evening at The Lion, Fareham. A proper little gem of a boozer — the staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming, and the vibe was warm and relaxed. The live band was fantastic called No Weddings. Great pub to drop into if you’re after somewhere local, casual and full of character. Will definitely be back!

We had a fabulous roast dinner here today, huge portions & very tasty, lovely staff, highly recommend, thank you we will be back 🙌🏻

Went for a Sunday roast based on reviews and was one of the most superb I’ve had! I had no idea this was just down the road and am thrilled. Had the beef brisket that was moist and tender, lovely gravy, perfect parsnips and roast spuds. Also then steamed broccoli and creamed leeks. Wonderfully presented, and brought to table by the chef himself- he and all staff were lovely.

Incredible Sunday roast and it’s cooked to perfection. Lovely staff especially Aimee she rocks 🙂 The service and food Awsome 10/10 🙂 If in the fareham area a must place to visit 🙂

Excellent Sunday roast, great service and atmosphere. The staff are attentive and genuinely lovely! They stock a wide range of gin, vodka and beer. Many thanks for a spot on meal for our family today. 😁

What an excellent evening. I heard on the grapevine that a new bike night was starting up so I popped along, with a few friends. We received an amazing welcome from the staff and the locals, and we ordered the Bike night special, Burger and Chips twice for £19.95. But what a burger, hand crafted and built to order, yup just tell em what you want on your burger and they will sort it 😉 Served with a generous portion of skins on chips, delicious 😋 And all those pretty bikes to look at. We will definitely pop in again before the end of season.

Great dog friendly pub serving good quality food for a reasonable price. They also have promotions like 2 mains for £14.99. They also have good deals/offers on alcohol with a nice selection of cocktails. The staff are very friendly. The atmosphere is good. The seating is reasonably comfortable. Highly recommended.

Really lovely staff. Quite a nice location next to the water. Customers all in really good spirits. Care taken over the decoration. Food was served quickly. Gammon and chips were good, but burger and egg a bit of a let down.

An excellent lunch menu for £8.49 or £8.99 with an alcoholic drink every day apart from Sunday from 12 to 5. Lots of history and a good atmosphere.

We had a nice meal here, dad had lasagna which he enjoyed very much, except the salad which he doesn't like much . I had chicken on flatbread which was covered in tangy sauce, didn't like the flatbread much and not enough chicken with more salad mixed in. Tasty but next time I'll be going for another choice. Chips were well cooked and tasty.Lovely location next to marina, free parking for customers. Friendly service not too much going on to judge the atmosphere.

Absolutely delicious!!! We tried the Sunday roasts (one turkey one sirloin beef) and they were both so so good. Meat was soft and tasty, as all the other ingredients. Quality was great for very reasonable prices, staff was lovely and we got our food so quickly. We also got garlic bread which was very good and fresh. I highly suggest the place, loved everything about it and definitely will go back!! Such nice atmosphere.

Great experience at Castle in the Air. Nice little out along the water. Mixed crowd. The food was excellent. The chicken and ham pie was really fantastic. The service was prompt and friendly. Will be returning.

We were out on a walk. A short walk along the England Coast path and Castle in the Air was a good culminating activity 😅 (We did about 10,000 steps that day) Situated near the Fareham marina, Castle in the Air had a very homey feel and touch to the place. Not a lot of people when we visited but they got busy during that time too as it was the day after Christmas. We had a pint of guinnes each and just to help with my mood, i tried their salt beef and cheddar toastie. It was AMAZING! I had it with fries and it was perfectly seasoned with flaky sea salt. It was served with a side salad and its beautiful dressing. It was a sourdough toastie that gave a lovely crust and held its contents together -- not soggy at all. The cheddar was melting and thr richness was balanced with pickled red onions. Perfect pair for my guinnes I believe. Lovely staff, good portion sizes. I look forward to walkies. now I know castle in the air is my pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. ❤️ Theres a loo They accept card and cash payments ☆Star rating☆ Price 5/5✨️ Food 5/5✨️ Ambiance 5/5✨️ Service 5/5✨️ Location 5/5✨️

LaOrient is an absolute gem! From the moment we arrived, John the host made us feel right at home. He’s incredibly friendly, attentive, and clearly loves making sure everyone has a great experience – the service is genuinely second to none. We had the Wesley set menu, which was fantastic value. It includes a choice of 5 starters and 3 mains from a great selection, plus a duck course served between courses – a really nice touch! Everything was delicious, but the standout for me was the salt & chilli chicken and chicken curry – packed with flavour and just the right amount of kick (be warned, it’s got a little heat!). We left full and happy, and John kindly offered us takeaway tubs for the bits we couldn’t quite manage. We’ll 100% be back again soon – and next time we’re bringing friends. Highly recommend if you’re in the Fareham area!

Best Chinese Restaurant we’ve ever been to. Easy way to decide if you want to go here: If you’re in the area: go here. If you’re not: there’s a carpark nearby so you don’t have an excuse! In all seriousness a lovely restaurant with a good atmosphere which also does takeaway. John runs an amazing front of house and every-time we’ve been as a group service has been super quick and friendly. Thank you John and the team x

I came here with my boyfriend for our anniversary dinner and we had a lovely evening in this local family-run restaurant. The food was beautifully presented and was served piping hot straight from the kitchen. We had a selection of dim sum and prawn toast for starters, which really hit the spot. The chilli beef was the highlight for us! One of the best things about supporting local businesses is the people; the owner John is super friendly and attentive all the way through our meal. The barman even treated us to some Japanese plum wine and we were able to select our own cups, which was a nice touch! I would highly recommend this place and will definitely come back again.

Always a pleasure. The host John is fantastic and attentive, always asks how you are and makes the meal feel special. Set menus are a great value for money with plenty of food, and there’s a brilliant range of dishes besides them too. Really reasonable prices and a beautiful restaurant.

Our go to Chinese. So much nicer than the standard cheap Chinese restaurants. Worth paying a bit extra to get some really delicious food. Service is always welcoming and friendly too.

The atmosphere and foods are beautiful clean and staff are friendly. Highly recommended The best Chinese restaurant 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Quality speaks for itself and this restaurant had loads of it. Beautiful restaurant, beautifully presented and probably the best Chinese meal I've ever had. I couldn't stop eating. Super, super friendly people too 10/10

Nice pub. Friendly staff, who seemed rushed. Was busy when we visited and service was slow - didn't mind too much between courses for having a gap to order dessert, but plates weren't cleared. Food was tasty, but kitchen had run out of haddock, not that late in the evening and salmon was overcooked and a little dry. When it came to ordering desserts, they had run out of trifle. Would certainly visit again.

Just had a fantastic Sunday lunch here. Lovely staff, generous portions, piping hot and amazing cauliflower cheese.

Cosy and welcoming pub. Plenty of seating inside and out. Food is always absolutely delicious. Staff are friendly and helpful. Excellent for any occasion. Sunday Roasts are a absolute must.

Amazing roast dinner. +Brilliantly cooked and every bit was full of flavour. +Generous portion of rich gravy. +Potatoes were soft and fluffy on inside with a nice crispness on the outside. +Beef was really good - not fatty +Turkey was very good - not dry. FYI this style carrot is meant to be served with skin on and tops & tails. One negative point - Children's play area needs some tlc. Bit of cleaning, put screws fully in, put the mats level and re-spread the wood chips (or whatever they are) around evenly. Will definitely visit again for another roast dinner.

Stopped after a hike with the dog. Really welcoming pub (for humans and dog!), excellent food and service, would highly recommend!

We came for their re opening night. They had a few first night problems but the staff dealt with it well. A very enjoyable evening, will come back.

Really good food and generous portion sizes. We'll balanced flavours. Nice cosy atmosphere and very polite and helpful staff.

No longer serving food but still a lovely friendly local. We went on a Sunday late afternoon and they offered cheese and crackers for free. Staff are very polite and attentive. There is a garden so you can sit outside if the weather is nice.

Food was good & reasonably priced but the place was a bit on the quiet and gloomy side. Clean and tidy but dated decor. Staff are friendly & helpful. Beer choices were limited & bog standard. Green Thai curry was spicy & the chicken Cesar salad was lovely. There was plenty of tables to choose from on a Friday evening.

Great free house. If you like real ale they have a good selection. Highly recommend if you want a quiet drink in a friendly atmosphere.

A group of us met there on a Thursday for a couple of drinks and a catch-up. The place was quite enough to talk easily, but still had a good atmosphere and good beer. Plenty of parking if you have a driver or someone to pick you up.

Popular local place for someone who enjoys a more relaxed atmosphere. Good choice of food and specials, along with some nice beers

Good value honest food, well kept ale, friendly staff, tables spaced apart, plenty of hand sanitizer, screens so you can sit at the bar, big garden and no time limits! These are some of the reasons for a visit to this old fashioned pub. Thanks for a lovely meal!

Top real ale pub..great landlord and landlady, extremely welcoming and friendly...love it 👍

Just moved to the area so this is our new local. Lovely charming pub with a lake on its doorstep. Spent around £12 for two drinks (Guinness and a Single measure Gin with Lemonade). Will be coming again to sit outside when the weather is nice. Have yet to try the food but have heard from a lot of people the roasts are to die for so will be excited to try this out soon.

A proper pub, not a gastro pub, that also does really good, inexpensive food. Beers are a well kept London pride and a guest ale. Dog friendly in the bar and garden but not the carpeted lounge so specify dogs if you're booking. Very small car park with street parking nearby. We had steak and ale pie, liver and bacon, and scampi and chips. Generous portions and tasty. Various chocolate sponges and brownies, and a cheesecake were also excellent.

We have visited here several times now. We sit in the bar as we have a dog, so this area is dog friendly, we can't comment on the restaurant. The food is always hot, fresh, and plentiful. Always served with a friendly chat and news about the menu specials. The pies are great! My Dad had the steak and kidney pudding yesterday!

Wow...what a fantastic meal for Fathers Day. We all had different and each were big meals & good quality. Best roast I have had. Glad we didn't have starters. Staff and service excellent. Already recommended to other family members. 5*

The four of us at lunch today were 100% happy. Very friendly welcome, our food was served promptly and we all thoroughly enjoyed everything whilst apologising for not being able to empty our plates. Absolutely recommend the Steak Mushroom and Ale pie, but please starve yourself for 24 hours before hand. I was ashamed to leave so many chips and veg!!!! (My wife loved her liver and bacon but still couldn't finish even her 'smaller' portion.)

Staff were very welcoming and friendly. Food was very good with fresh vegetables, not frozen. Would definitely recommend.

Me and my husband would 100% recommend this treasure of a pub to anyone. Whether you're going for tasty food or a catch up with friend's, it's perfect. I would also recommend the Sunday roast. Gale cook's the roast dinner's to perfection. The portion's are very generous and there's plenty of mixed veg and even cauliflower cheese. Always a warm atmosphere and lovely friendly staff who always make us feel at home.

Classic privately owned pub with decent food and reasonable transparent prices. Definitely a 'local', but staff are still welcoming and helpful to all visitors. *Images correct as of 06/2025

When you have the most insane craving for a roast dinner… a visit to the sir Joseph paxton sent that craving packing…. great meats, perfectly cooked veg, roasted potatoes Yorkshire and that GRAVY!

This is our new favourite place to come, whether it's just for a drink in the beer garden or for a Sunday roast. We have brought our parents here and met up with friends, it is so welcoming and the staff are extremely friendly. The food portions are generous and they welcome dogs with snacks and water bowls available for our four-legged friends. The kids also love the play frame outside!

Lovely little pub. Nice atmosphere, good drinks and food is nice. Garden space is good and is dog freindly with biscuits behind the bar for the fluffy friends. Pool table darts and slot machine to keep you busy. No designated disabled bays that I could see, but never had a problem finding space with enough room. Overall i would recommend

Came here for a drink and bite to eat, the atmosphere was lovely, staff were very friendly and extremely accommodating, even offering treats for the dog. The food was cooked to perfection and portion sizes were very generous. Couldn't fault it at all and will definitely be coming back.

Sir Joseph is brilliant for gluten free dining, including fantastic Sunday roast lunches. Booking advised.

Had a roast dinner , pre ordered the meat, at time of booking as it was a 5pm booking. Meal arrived and it was huge, 4 large roast potatoes, lots of meat, veg big hugs of home made gravy. Staff friendly, lovely homemade dinner. Will come again

Very nice pub. Beer reasonably price will definitely come back. Only negative was the gas pressure is wayy too high on the beer resulting in a 2.5cm head on each pint they poured as I watched. They topped it up no problem, but the barmaid didn't really understand how to fix. Wasn't fair on her really by the management.

Very lively establishment on a sunny Saturday afternoon, bouncy castle keeping the younger kids well happy, the volume of the high pitched screams is the give away! Plenty of seats in the sun trap of a garden, most with covering for the coming season. Well kept pint of London Pride was my choice this arvo. Welcoming and pleasent staff.

Only leaving 4 stars as there were things not available from the menu, chef was new but went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. Great atmosphere. Good food. Will be back

A complete surprise! Whilst waiting for our dog being discharged from the Vet, we enjoyed an excellent fish lunch for £10.50 including a pint of beer. The fish was very unusual, since it was cooked fresh, with a homemade beer batter. Unusually, the size of the portion was very large for a couple in their 70’s. So no supper needed. Again another pleasant surprise. The cask beer was very good! It was somewhat undeceivable quite which takes a point of atmosphere. But again unusual, the pub does not have a tv on every available wall space. Will return!

Best pub in Portchester by a country mile , locals are very friendly !!

Bad first experience at Wicor. Poor lady was on her own trying to cook and serve at the bar on a busy sunny Weds teatime. No mgt came to help her. Food came after an hours wait and was fine. Not sure if we will return...

A nice pub with a good range of beers and the food is nice. Looks nice inside and outside and has decent bar staff. All in all it's well worth a visit

What a fab pub. Had an amazing night out watching the band 'Something Else'. It was our first ever visit and the food was great and the staff were friendly and welcoming. We booked a table for 8 people so we could eat then watch the band and we were right at the front. We also turned up with 10 people and they managed to accommodate us without any fuss. We will deffo be back 👍 Thanks for a great night 🙂

What an amazing evening. The staff were absolutely amazing and the service was completely out of this world. The band "Lip-Stick" blew the roof off and definitely need to go and follow them. Support the pub, it has so much personality and soul has the essence of the community.

Dropped in on the way home on a cold evening out and it was warm, relatively busy and getting ready for "Carrry-Krokey". Not my drinking buddies scene, but I enjoyed the locals having a go at their favourite songs.

Staff were brilliant and there's a great beer garden, well worth a visit, there was a great band playing called midnight dynamite, they were absolutely brilliant, this pub has it all, great beer great service and great entertainment what more could you ask for.

Great venue for live music. PiP Open Mic were excellent hosts

Love this place, best LGBTQ pub in Fareham, Bev the landlady is a good friend, the staff are always lovely, I've made friends with so many customers over the years.

Great locals pub, but of course everyone is welcome. Very friendly attentive staff, Bev the Boss is really nice and very helpful. Sunday Roast a must. Various live bands, karaoke and Open Mike days. Come down and see for yourself.

Decent pub, lager was cold, service was very good. The burger was really tasty, £2.25 to add bacon was not unreasonable but same amount for cheese is a bit steep as any burger should come with cheese automatically, in my opinion. That took the price up to £19.00 which is quite high. But like I say, it was good, and the fries were excellent. There’s a big pizza oven there but the spicy chicken pizza was a bit disappointing; the chicken was shredded rather than whole chunks. I couldn’t really taste it much, and the texture felt rather like eating canned tuna which was a bit offputting! The sweet peppers were not pre cooked but scattered on fresh, so quite watery. Overall not a brilliant pizza. The sweet potato fries were good but not as good as the regular.

This is a regular stop off when I cross the channel by ferry. It's a nice building with ample outside seating which is very popular in warmer weather. It's always busy so I book. The food is not high end, but good. Last time I had a chicken fillet burger which was dry, this time I had pulled pork chips with cheese and crispy beef. Good sized portions and tasty. I ordered at the table and service was efficient once the server found me. Drinks are expensive a 250ml glass of white wine was £10.50. The thing i love about this place is that it is very dog friendly and has a circular woodland walk just by the car park which is excellent for exercising dogs before going on a ferry. I always come here and will continue to do so.

Whilst the food is tasty, the size of the meal has gone down when the price hasn't! This was a "large" sharing nachos with spicy chicken costing £20. Previously this used to be a full bowl that was mounted high that would easily feed between four or six people for a light lunch, but unfortunately this fell short of expectation and value for money...

There is now a barrier across the car park entrance that opens automatically, then registrations have to be logged at either the hotel or the Parsons Collar. The two Blue Badge spaces to the left of the entrance are not specifically allocated so can be used for the bar or lodge guests. The pub is geared for sports with plenty of large screens. There is an outdoor rear garden area and ample indoor seating. The menu is varied and mostly routine pub grub. No clear character decoration so feels quite minimalistic and canteenish. Service was friendly and orders accurate for a party of 12.

Had fish and chips. The Fish batter had beer in it and was nice and light. Fish was nice and golden, but needed a tad seasoninh. Overall fine as a meal. The place is brighter than your usual pub given that the wood was painted white. Clientele was fine, mostly guests at the nearby hotel.

Great food at dinner and service was excellent but the cooked breakfast food was poor very under cooked eggs and coffee took 30 mins to arrive at table... lol it arrived after breakfast was finished 🤦 but would recommend for dinner just would go for a the cooked brekkie .

My Wife and I really wanted this to be great for food, we live in walking distance and regularly come for a couple of drinks over weekends. We thought we would try out the food on a Sunday. Very disappointing, both had roast beef- advertised on the menu as coming in a giant Yorkshire pudding, it didn’t. Veg was limited and seemingly pinged in a microwave, much the same as the rest of it. Staff were friendly but uninterested and just pointed to the table we reserved on entry, didn’t ask how the food was- presumably because they are used to the hard time they get for it. Parsons collar is now scrubbed off our potential candidates for food, which is such a shame as we are all for championing local establishments. Drinks give it a try, food don’t waste your time.

Having a lovely evening following a day looking at properties with family as relocating and allowed entry into the pub. Sat quietly enjoying a bottle of wine when an abrupt lady approached announcing dogs (a small well behaved Pomeranian who the person on entry said was cute) were not allowed after 6:30pm. We left our 1/2 bottle of wine and left on to the castle in the air who were very welcoming. Will not be returning to ironmaster if at all Fareham. Poor show very rude

My wife and myself popped in for a drink in August this year for the first time. We have been back five times since then. We are not young, and reminded us of what pubs were like in our younger years. We like it, we find it clean and comfortable with a good atmosphere. Toilets are clean as is the rest of the pub.the prices are amazing. A medium glass of wine and a pint of beer for £5.90 and that price is constant. There are two pubs nearby, where we have paid just under £12.00 and just over £10.00 for the same drinks. Can't comment on the food as we have not tried it. Highly recommended.

Nice enough pub. I can imagine it getting busy in the evenings and weekends

Popped in here for pint why I waited for my glasses to be fixed,quick friendly service, lots of tvs here be a good place to watch football

Nice pub good management food is nice my family love it. Good things they allowed dogs in the pub and my dog love to go there with us. Nice professional door staff to look after the venue.

Lovely team and management, happy to help however they can

Cracking boozer, good service, friendly locals and very keenly priced ales.