Days Out

There’s a lot to see in Hampshire, and eating out is often part of the pleasure on your trips with friends and family. 

Whatever your budget, we’ve put together some useful ideas for dining on your days out in Hampshire.  Whether you want quick snacks, leisurely lunches, special occasion meals, cosy cream teas or family-friendly pubs, there’s something for everyone. 

There are even some quirky venues if you fancy eating out with a difference. Why not combine a visit to Marwell Wildlife with al-fresco dining on the terrace of Cafe Graze, looking out over the animals?

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is packed full of exciting things to see and here you can dine in one of the many restaurants and cafes at Gunwharf Quays or drink a coffee at the top of the Spinnaker Tower, 105 metres above Portsmouth Harbour.  

You can take a trip back in time at Milestones museum in Basingstoke, with its old-fashioned sweet shop and friendly cafe, or enjoy a food-themed ride on the historic Watercress Line steam railway, with its special cream tea and real ale excursions.

Many of Hampshire’s traditional pubs and restaurants also have historic or sporting connections, adding something special to your eating out experience. See our list of quirky venues for more ideas on excursions and eating out in Hampshire.