Portsmouth and Hampshire are both home to some spectacular views – and with Portsmouth being known as the great waterfront city, there is no shortage of food and drink venues that have exceptional views. Whether you are heading to Hampshire for a holiday or if you live here, there are so many brilliant places to explore and with summer around the corner there’s no better time to start visiting these establishments.
Here are 22 restaurants, cafes and bars with glorious views of the water:
Here are 22 restaurants, cafes and bars with glorious views of the water:
![One review on Google said that The Ship Anson offers a 'fantastic atmosphere great food and friendly staff good for all the family will definitely go again'. The pub - restaurant has beautiful views of the water.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmRlNzMyYTA3LTJiMGUtNGI3OC04NzY3LTJhMTI0M2QzYzIxZjozZTE4NzdlNi04MWJkLTQ4NzAtOThjYi02NzFjNWZkNTRjNTM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
17. The Ship Anson, Portsea
One review on Google said that The Ship Anson offers a 'fantastic atmosphere great food and friendly staff good for all the family will definitely go again'. The pub - restaurant has beautiful views of the water.Photo: Sarah Standing
![This impeccable Italian restaurant not only comes with a lovely view of the waterfront but it is perfect if enjoy people watching with a coffee.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ2YmQ5YTY3LTljYzUtNGJjZi05ZTk2LWRlNGJkNGEzZjk1Nzo5NWM0OTRlMC0xYTMzLTQzMjMtOTQ0My1mMjg2NDE4YjA0ZDA=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
18. Carluccio's, Gunwharf Quays
This impeccable Italian restaurant not only comes with a lovely view of the waterfront but it is perfect if enjoy people watching with a coffee.Photo: Google
![The Old Customs House pub in Gunwharf Quays is a popular spot, especially in the summer months as it comes with an outside area which is perfect for soaking up the sun.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjA3ZTExNDRkLTlhNWMtNDk4MS05NjQxLWFhOGE5OTBmMzIxNDowMTZkZjEzZi0zMTJkLTRlNmQtYjc5NC1jY2I2NTliODliOTc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
19. The Old Customs House, Gunwharf Quays
The Old Customs House pub in Gunwharf Quays is a popular spot, especially in the summer months as it comes with an outside area which is perfect for soaking up the sun.Photo: Contributed
![All Bar One, a cocktail bar in Gunwharf Quays is a brilliant spot if you are looking for drinks and a tasty lunch. It is a popular venue with people paying for bottomless brunch.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjgxNDM5MzZiLTdlY2ItNDg3OS1hMzgzLWJkZjNjYzA5NjRjNjphNWRlYmMyNi04MGI5LTQxYzUtOTYxMS0wMzk1YTU3ZmUyYzQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
20. All Bar One, Gunwharf Quays
All Bar One, a cocktail bar in Gunwharf Quays is a brilliant spot if you are looking for drinks and a tasty lunch. It is a popular venue with people paying for bottomless brunch.Photo: Google