After being out on the water, this is a wonderful place to head for a beer and some crisps while…read moreyou wind down and mull over the experience. They have a nice patio with enough space for a fairly good-sized crowd. Parking is good. You may have to walk a few yards after you find a space. Service with a smile can be guaranteed here.

Yeeees, it's Banana Wharf! I swear sometimes I can go here and feel like I'm on holiday. In the…read moreheart of the marina it's surrounded by boats, decking and water. The place itself is mostly glass so it's got a very outdoor feel about it and it's got a large decking area outside so when it's sunny get yourself out there. Whether it's food and drink or just drink you're after this place is great for both, just don't forget to bring friends ;-) I've been here a few times now so I'm slowly working through the menu and it's all been delicious so far, pizza goes down especially well. Also worth mentioning the lovely fresh fruit and crepes you can have for dessert, very very good. If I was being criticial I could mention it's a bit more expenive than other places in the area but I never come away unsatisfied.

We came here as a group of 15 for my mother in laws 60th brunch. We were warmly welcomed and led to…read morea decorated table with a lovely view of the harbour. Between us we ordered most of the menu, which all arrived promptly and tasted excellent. All in all we had a lovely time and would definitely go back.

Located at the bootom of the High street in Hamble, The Bugle is a large friendly pub with a cosy…read moreatmosphere. Real ales served over a large wooden bar in front of open fires. A safe haven from stormy weather in the Solent, you will find many a yachtsman passing through here.

From the owner: You can expect award winning food and a warm welcome when you join us in our waterside Grade II…read morelisted village inn. We have an AA rosette for our dining and an entry in Michelin's Eating Out in Pubs guide, so quality is assured. We offer well-kept local real ales, first class wines and specialty rums and our seasonal menu uses fresh, top quality ingredients, using local produce with traditional roasts available at weekends, as well as children's portions.

The boat house has recently been rebuilt. The building has been modernised and made accessible…read more There are seating options inside and outside on either low or high tables. The kitchen can been seen through a hatch. The food was served on chopping boards with paper underneath. Our party had ordered 3 beef burgers and one fish and chips. One guest asked for sauce which came in a bottle, the paper under the food did disintegrate into the sauce. Personally a plate would have been easier to eat from. The food was good but a few minor issues. The fish was soggy underneath. The burger was a little too overcooked. The waitress was extremely friendly and brought any requests to the table swiftly. She had good knowledge about the local cuisine.

The service is sooo poor! It's nice if you want to have a coffee and catch up because the views are…read moreso nice but for food the wait is so long and the food average. They also messed up all three of our orders and all three of us felt unsatisfied. I am going to go home to make myself food. We also had the ask to get the bill after being sat for 15 minutes after we'd finished what we could've of our food.

We went there for the authentic fish and chips. My husband is English and he said this place…read morefixed the fish and chips perfectly. The fish was cod. You order the food at the counter after you walk in and then they bring it to your table when it is ready. So, service was immediate at the counter, and then the food came out about 10-12 min later. The atmosphere is very casual, no neckties and jackets required here. I found this place online and my husband was not disappointed. I did not try the fried Mars bar, but I imagine it would have been good.

Great fish and chips in little restaurant in Southampton. We were looking for a bit of dinner and…read moreMike's was recommended. The fish was nicely crisp on the outside and succulent on the inside. The batter was not soggy. Definitely worth a stop if you're in town

Wonderful pub restaurant. Food was excellent, staff were efficient and friendly, and the place was…read morevery clean, even the toilets!

From the owner: The White Hart is a traditional 200 year old pub sitting on the border of Lymington and Pennington…read more The wood beamed traditional bar area with its log fire leads through to a large contemporary restaurant. There are relaxing spaces for adults on the front patio and a large family and dog friendly garden with play area to the rear. All dogs will be given a very warm welcome, we have treats, toys, water, blankets, dog beer and even their own dinner bowl on a Sunday. The food menu is varied and includes traditional pub dishes, Sunday carvey and exciting specials all using local produce. Kids and Senior menus are available along with a selection of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. A charity quiz night is held every Monday and our poker tournament is every Thursday. Sunday nights are popular with great live music including rock, blues, folk and the open mic night. Please see our website for details. The pub has a large car park and is close to local bus routes and the IOW ferry. We are ideally located for the high street shops or the marina near by. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

We needed to find somewhere to eat close to the ferry terminal as we didn't have s great deal of…read moretime until we had to catch the ferry ! The Gatehouse grill is right outside the terminal which was a good start , we explained to the waiter that we were short on time and he found us a table straight away ,he took our order which was chicken stuffed with ricotta and spinach,roasted vegetables and a tomato based sauce. The restaurant has a welcoming and smart feel , the staff are very knowledgeable about the menu and extremely attentive. The food arrived and it did not disappoint ,it was delicious ! It was a great experience and I would highly recommend the Gatehouse Grill!

My boyfriend and I went here for an anniversary meal after lots of searching for a decent place to…read morego that was within our budget and I'm so glad we ended up at the Gatehouse Grill! It's situated about the Royal Thai restaurant so have to enter the Thai restaurant, turning left and go upstairs to get to the steakhouse. Its nicely decorated and the tables are well-spaced. There's also a nice bar area with a glass floor which is really interesting! There's a large outdoor area overlooking the bay which would be great in the summer. We ordered the deep fried brie to start (and share) and it was really well done. We obviously both ordered steaks for our mains - we got one sirloin and one fillet - both cooked rare. They were great steaks and cooked to perfection. It was also just the right size for one person and it was very filling. We also ordered some side dishes - we both particularly liked the Parmesan, black truffle oil fries which were absolutely delicious! I'd go back just for them! We had the cheese board for desert and it didn't disappoint though as always, i would have liked more cheese. We paired this with a nice glass of port from their selection of 3/4. The wine is reasonably priced and the service was brilliant. The staff were attentive and knowledgable and very courteous; they even ordered us a taxi for when we were ready to leave. I really liked this restuarnat and I can't wait to visit it again.

La Fenice is a good Italian restaurant…read more However, it has all the makings of a GREAT Italian restaurant if it could succumb to a few simple tweaks. I went there with friends recently. The vibe of the places squeals 'style', the friendly smiling attention of the servers likewise. Then we we given the menus. The combination of low light, nothing specific illuminating our table and pale grey printing on the pages of the menu meant... well, it meant we couldn't actually see what was on offer! I am not making this up when I say to read it we had to spark up a smartphone and hold it over the pages and then lean in as a combined trio to pore over the contents. So simple suggestion 1:- Quickly reprint the menus using good old fashioned black ink and save your diners the embarrassment and awkwardness of having to squint like a very squinty thing. Simple Suggestion #2:- If you must play music over the speakers, please, please, PLEASE play something that is in keeping with the stylish vibe of the place. I will remember La Fenice's craptastic selection of horrible saxophone solos, cheesy light jazz rubbish, out-of-tune wailers and (at one point an utterly bizarre choice of) German oompah band music FAR longer than I will remember the food I ate there. And the food is good. One of our party had a pizza which looked inviting and was polished off in its 14" entirety whilst the other two opted for the risottos (mushroom or chicken) which came out from the kitchen hot and steaming and very tasty indeed, garnished and accompanied perfectly. The food served to the tables around us all looked terrific and almost everyone seemed to be having a nice time... even if eyebrows did collectively raise when that oompah tune came on. Le Fenice's website - just discovered - states that fish is their speciality. I wish I had known that on the night as its been a long time since I've had a good Italian fish dish. Sadly, the design of the menu meant I never even saw this kind of offering to choose it. Like I said. A good Italian restaurant with all the makings of being a great one. Worth a try if you take along a flashlight/torch and a sturdy pair of music-blocking earplugs!

I love this restuarant! The staff are so friendly and helpful and are able to cater for any special…read moredietary needs. The food is basic Italian, with a couple of English dishes (Steak etc). The price is very reasonable, and the size of the portions is huge! The lunchtime menu is especially good value for money. The atmosphere and decor of Fenice is very clean and modern, it's quite small so on busy nights you might need to book. I reccommend this place 100% it's lovely in every aspect!!

Been going there for years, and never had a problem. Staff are always friendly and the food is…read morealways great. Would highly reccomend.

Dim sum is very nice from a Chinese view. Better go there during the week day instead of weekend!read more

I tried several of the teas here and they were all delightful- not too strong, but made well to…read moreaccentuate the different flavor tones of each tea. The only ones I didn't like were the fruity ones, but I'm not a fruit tea kind of person. The carrot cake was absolutely scrumptious, perfectly moist and fantastically textured. It was the perfect vessel for cream cheese. All in all a wonderful experience. Note that I am American and this is my first time in the UK. Seating was a bit crowded, but the service was great.

Very quaint! The breakfast was really good (a little too much oil in the fried toast). The…read moreselection of teas were amazing - we tried the lavender which was so bougie! Highly recommend this place - no bookings are taken for breakfast so you need to wait a bit for a table to become available (defo worth the wait though).