Where to eat in Gosport?

[Stemar]

Ooooh, they had/have a waitress called Olga who taught me a thing or two. If she's still there, don't take your wife

Been there a couple of times, with Madame. Survived the experience, but didn't learn much. Maybe I should try without - or maybe not. I'm happy with what I know now

 

[xcw]

Blimey - the Lightship's gone all posh! I probably haven't been there for over 10 years, but it used to be decent nosh at fairly sensible prices. Now it's all pithiviers and frites with prices to match, instead of pie and chips. I'd like to be wrong, but the menu sounds pretentious rather than fine dining.

The JR's looking favourite at the moment, but still interested in alternatives.

now closed for the season

 

[Greenheart]

Go to Brasserie Blanc at Gunwharf and have the cheddar souffle to start (and the pistachio souffle to finish).

I like to try new restaurants, even if they're only new to me. But not if there's a Brasserie Blanc locally, because nothing else is ever as good.

 

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@Stemar
Where did you end up eating or did you settle on the local 'Spoons?

 

[ashtead]

Should you be missing a Brasserie Blanc on your travels that brands group also has a range of pubs which serve like fare -if in Dorking you can also stay at the pub which has recently been refurbished .for pub food it’s very good compared to much found in Gosport but I suspect the clientele in cobham are somewhat more used to the prices at say the Cricketers than the Castle Tavern fare.

 

[B27]

Take some sandwiches to eat on the way to St Vaast?

 

[Stemar]

In the end it was drinks aboard, then wander down to The Jolly R. Decent pub grub at decent pub grub prices, enjoyed by all. then back to Jazzcat for more drinks and a dessert provided by one of the guests. Bed at 1AM. A great time was had by all.

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone.

PS, if you're thinking of eating at the JR on a Saturday, check beforehand. They close the kitchen early - 7pm. IIRC, when there's something on, which seems to be most Saturdays.

 

[ashtead]

We have visited the JR a couple of times -the journey by car from Haslar is sometimes winding but they serve good honest pub fare -staff were attentive if slightly oddly attired in sliders and white socks if memory hasn’t failed me but they were efficient and clued up which cannot be said for apathy shown at the Creek who have been dis interested on every visit we have made.

 

[wonkywinch]

The Lightship at Haslar Marina.

We stayed at Haslar and ate here last Friday. Although there was a period when Boatfolk tried to posh it up and charge high prices, it's now back under old management by the lady who also runs The Creek.

Food was great from a "normal" menu. Prices reasonable and the service fantastic. I'm a fussy git but would highly recommend again.

 

[GEM43]

We stayed at Haslar and ate here last Friday. Although there was a period when Boatfolk tried to posh it up and charge high prices, it's now back under old management by the lady who also runs The Creek.

Food was great from a "normal" menu. Prices reasonable and the service fantastic. I'm a fussy git but would highly recommend again.

Maybe post your recommendation here? Pub, Bar and Restaurant Recommendations

I always think it a shame that the venue recommendation forum is so little used, it could be a useful reference source.

 

[Greenheart]

I cycled to Gosport on Friday. Longest ride ever, getting home nearly wiped me out.

I'd never been there before, it was lovely in the sunshine.

So many happy memories of the Cowes Bridge No. 5.

 

[ashtead]

I wonder what the island council could have done with the 5m or so I suspect wasted on FB 6 -even still debating how to address the issue meanwhile spend a fortune on traffic lights on the road to cowes to ease the congestion caused by the non working FB6 -clearly money to waste on pet projects I guess while the ice rink at Ryde continues to rot and the ryde marina is falling apart I’m told . Gosport does have some advantages not least 3 fine marina and a chandlery plus for such a small area a multitude of supermarkets and DIY stores. Local lakes for model boating as well .

 

[Alex_Blackwood]

I cycled to Gosport on Friday. Longest ride ever, getting home nearly wiped me out.

I'd never been there before, it was lovely in the sunshine.

So many happy memories of the Cowes Bridge No. 5.

Where did you cycle from. Alverstoke? Is that an advert for a paint job?

 

[Laysula]

Wetherspoons.

 

[Greenheart]

Alex, I think I rode through a place called Alverstoke, before arriving where I took the photo. But surely you're familiar with the old Cowes floating bridge, retired before its time in 2017 (or rather, before a proven replacement had been introduced). Bridge No. 5 had been working over 40 years I believe, and might have put in many more with far less trouble or cost than Bridge No.6 has given.

If Wetherspoons took over the old floating bridge and added a bar and passarelle, would they keep the big sign "NAVIGATE WITH EXTREME CAUTION" over the door?