Evenings out

If you're looking for a relaxed, casual ambience with great food and drink, then our traditional Hampshire pubs are just the ticket. Warm up besides a glowing open fire and perhaps enjoy a pint of local ale in the winter, or take advantage of our relaxing beer gardens and terraces during balmy summer evenings.

The mediaeval, eclectic city of Winchester is a gastronomic delight when the sun goes down, with everything from quirky pubs to riverside beer gardens, upmarket bistros to Tapas and Gurkha restaurants. Many of Winchester's eateries proudly display a Hampshire Hospitality Award evidencing great food and customer service.

For a wide choice of bars and restaurants with a bustling atmosphere both night and day head to Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth. Well-known names include Loch Fyne, Jamies' Italian and Café Rouge, serving everything from traditional pub grub to local seafood platters.

Southampton's Oxford Street comes alive at night with lively bars and busy restaurants offering outside seating and a cool alfresco vibe.

Or for a slower pace of life, the New Forest offers a wide range of hotel restaurants and cosy rural pubs, many displaying the New Forest Marque on their menus to show their support of using local, fresh ingredients.