Places to stay things to do in Portsmouth

whackywoody · 17 April 2016, 18:42

Hi folks, looking for some help please

I will be staying for one night / day in Portsmouth as a stop off point for my surprise 40th birthday present my wife has organised for me at the end of May. Could any of you please recommend any of the following:

1.) somewhere to stay in/around the town - prefer a small hotel or B and B (anything but a hotel chain)
2.) somewhere nice to eat in the evening preferably by the waterside (something like the jolly sailor at the Hamble)
3.) any suggestions to what we can do during the day. I.e. Mary rose, any rib manufacturers

jumpinjack · 18 April 2016, 06:04

The historic dock yard is definitely well worth a visit.
There are several eateries on the waterfront, at Gunwharf Quays. Most though the generic types found at all these developments, some very good ones though including Jamies Italian, Loch Fyne seafood etc

Pikey Dave · 18 April 2016, 07:22

The duke of Buckingham for rooms, cheap & cheerful. Spice island & gun wharf quay for the evening. The old customs house is a cracking pub. Take your missus up the spinnaker tower, she'll love it👍

Sh1t happens

Maximus · 18 April 2016, 08:59

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

The duke of Buckingham for rooms, cheap & cheerful. Spice island & gun wharf quay for the evening. The old customs house is a cracking pub. Take your missus up the spinnaker tower, she'll love it👍

Sh1t happens

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...Will she indeed?!!

Convert · 18 April 2016, 23:03

I know it's not very 'sea centric' but I often think some of the most under rated aspects of Southern Hampshire are inland a bit. The south downs for a walk and Petersfield/Steep, South Harting etc to stay are pretty good.

For a waterside pub with history/character the Royal Oak in Langstone is hard to beat. The Cormorant is Portchester is not quite on the water front but can be combined with a waterside stroll around the castle.

SteveHall · 19 April 2016, 09:03

Arent you tempted to take Carpe Diem?

Brian · 19 April 2016, 10:26

Not forgetting Fort Purbrook?.
On the edge of the hill overlooking Portsmouth and Langstone harbours.
Great/interesting site to visit.

boristhebold · 19 April 2016, 11:05

Historic dockyard, you could spend an entire day there very easily.

Dry Run · 19 April 2016, 11:26

For a small contribution to the "beer fund" you could leave boat and trailer overnight at my yard in Old Portsmouth and stay in any hotel you like.

Regards

Steve

Trailer Guy · 26 April 2016, 10:48

That's quite an offer! Say yes!

whackywoody · 26 April 2016, 21:30

Thanks for the advice and the kind offer of boat storage. The trip is my 40th birthday surprise and can't take my own boat unfortunately as he'd indoors has organised the trip

treerat · 26 April 2016, 21:34

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Originally Posted by Dry Run

For a small contribution to the "beer fund" you could leave boat and trailer overnight at my yard in Old Portsmouth and stay in any hotel you like.

Regards

Steve

Does that work for day trips by sea too????

telcowilliam · 26 April 2016, 21:59

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Originally Posted by whackywoody

Thanks for the advice and the kind offer of boat storage. The trip is my 40th birthday surprise and can't take my own boat unfortunately as he'd indoors has organised the trip

Have you put a 4 instead of a 5 there Gareth 😂

whackywoody · 27 April 2016, 05:57

Not me Mike I am as daft as a brush as Bobby Robson would say

Dry Run · 27 April 2016, 08:17

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Originally Posted by treerat

Does that work for day trips by sea too????

PM me details and I'll see what I can do