Places to eat in Portsmouth

Andre's food bar was started in 1988 by my aunty and uncle.

We're very proud that he was the inventor of many of our unique fillings.

We've grown to two shops.

We've got one in Southsea and one in the heart of the university district.

We like to think we offer healthy, fresh food so that students feel like they're living a healthy lifestyle whilst they're at university.

It's just a very convenient and just healthy option, really.

Whenever I'm popping into the library or whether I'm going to lectures or seminars, it's always just a handy place to pop in.

It's easy just to pick up lunch on the way.

We treasure them.

As such, we offer a 10% student discount.

Portsmouth for me, there's always a lot going on, especially when it's sunny.

The mood is just unrivalled.

You've got the beach, there's also a nice sense of community.

I think especially because there's a lot of students, it feels very tight-knit.

With the waterfront, the historic dockyard, a really good mix of nationalities.

I think that it's the perfect place to come and study a degree.

You've got everything available to you.

I'm Daniel, I'm the owner of the Southsea Deli.

My name's Luke, I'm the general manager here.

I'm Michaela, I'm a second-year film production student.

We pride ourselves on being a small, friendly cafe, shop, cookery school where local people can come in, buy great products that are made locally.

People supporting us in Southsea, they're also supporting a whole wider range of local amazing food producers.

The world is trying to push for more locally sourced foods, and that's a variety that they have here is great.

We've also got lots of nice places to stay so you can have your laptop and use the Wi-Fi and just have a change of scenery.

It's very modern.

We can come here to study, we can come in.

It's just two as well as obviously the amazing food they have.

I think Portsmouth is a bit of a hidden gem is such a signal to students.

It's a small, lively setting.

There's so many local independent businesses.

I think that's what makes Portsmouth and Southsea so unique in its own way.

I love coming to Meat and Barrel to socialise with my friends and the food is really nice.

Even when we're not running our deals, it's still really good value.

And for me, I grew up in Portsmouth.

Nowhere quite has the mix that Portsmouth has got. 

It's got its own unique charm that I really like.

I take great pride in trying to offer the best product that we can offer.

Working with some really exciting breweries, both locally and nationally.

If we can be on people's list of places to go when they think about going out, then you know, we're doing our job.

Croxton's is a tap house in Southsea.

 There's really good vibes at the nighttime with like cocktail deals and late-night foods, so everyone on a student budget likes a deal.

 Before 1809, Southsea was named Croxton after Thomas Croxton.

 All the owners are from Portsmouth, and I feel like the community is so strong in Portsmouth.

 So it's just all about bringing local people together and remembering the history of Southsea.

 It's the lazy seaside town.

 It just stands out from other places.

 Everywhere else down the road is chain based, whereas, here we have locally sourced craft beers.

 It's so much different to everything else in Portsmouth.