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Cafes
Esquires Coffee Southsea
£
Fairtrade organic coffee, freshly made food, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere on Palmerston Road. Southsea's favourite.
Portsmouth Hidden Gems
The places locals hope you don't find out about
6 places·Updated June 2026
Every city has its secrets. Portsmouth has more than most.
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Cafes
Baffled Coffee
£
Tiny specialty coffee shop with big ambitions. One of Portsmouth's best kept secrets.
✦ Editor's note
"A local favourite worth seeking out."
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Cafes
Dark And Dirty Coffee
££
Atmospheric Southsea coffee shop with strong espresso and a moody interior.
✦ Editor's note
"A local favourite worth seeking out."
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Cafes
Hideout Coffee Company
££
Southsea's specialty coffee secret. Exceptional single-origins in a relaxed setting.
✦ Editor's note
"A local favourite worth seeking out."
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Bars
Scarlet Tap
££
Southsea craft beer bar with a rotating selection of serious independents.
✦ Editor's note
"A local favourite worth seeking out."
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Restaurants
Smoke and Mirrors
££
Magic-themed cocktail bar with genuinely skilled bartenders. Theatre that earns its price.
✦ Editor's note
"A local favourite worth seeking out."
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