Dining Out

Hello and welcome to the Dining Out group or “ladies wot lunch !”, although we would love to see some more gentlemen join us and please be assured “boys” you will receive a warm welcome.

Sometimes it is a daunting task to dine alone in a restaurant so why not join us and be part of a convivial group and enjoy a good meal and perhaps with a beverage of your choice.

We meet once a month at various restaurants around the city although mainly in Southsea and Gunwharf Quays.

Previous visits have included :

• • Sopranos
  • Cafe Rouge
  • Noble House
  • Rocksby's
  • Loch Fyne
  • Bella Calabria

There are so many eateries in and around this area sometimes we are spoilt for choice so any new suggestions are welcome. We have also dined at Southdowns College and Chimes, both of which are catering colleges for the next generation of chefs … so maybe you can say "I was there when …"!

April 2018 Blog - by Viv

We have visited new venues and re-visited old favourites.
We have discovered the Ship and Castle and the Ship Anson down at the Hard. They both offer extremely good value for money with not only a carvery but an extensive menu for those who do not wish to have a big meal - however they will give you a "doggy" bag if you ask. This correspondent usually takes her own anyway!

Ideas for the summer months are fish and chips at The Deep Blue Restaurant at the end of the South Parade Pier and also Tiger Tiger - depending on the weather!

During warmer weather, we have visited Carluccios down at Gunwharf Quays for a lovely taste of The Mediterranean with an absolutely delicious Italian meal. Just picture it, music, wine and oodles of pasta and you could have been on the Amalfi Coast ... just a little imagination is all you need and of course ... bus pass travel.