Visit
Come slowly.
Stay a while.
A ten minute walk inland from Southsea Common, two minutes from Albert Road. We do not take table reservations — the best seats go to whoever walks in.
Opening hours
- Mon07:30 – 17:00
- Tue07:30 – 17:00
- Wed07:30 – 17:00
- Thu07:30 – 17:00
- Fri07:30 – 18:00
- Sat08:00 – 18:00
- Sun09:00 – 16:00
Getting here.
By foot
Two minutes from Albert Road, ten minutes inland from Southsea seafront. Step free entry off Elm Grove.
By car
Metered parking along Elm Grove and side streets (Mon to Sat, 8am to 6pm). Free on Sundays. Larger bays on Cottage View and Bath Road.
By train
Fifteen minutes on foot from Fratton, twenty from Portsmouth and Southsea station. The 23 bus runs straight up Elm Grove.
By bus
The 6, 7 and 23 all stop along Elm Grove. The 23 from the ferry port runs by every ten minutes.
In the room.
Thirty-eight seats. Two long communal tables for solo work or shared breakfasts, and six smaller tables along the window for catch-ups that go on a little too long.
- Step-free entry
- Free wifi
- Baby-change in accessible WC
- Outdoor seating (seasonal, 12 covers)
- Small parties welcome
- Books and magazines to borrow
Private hire &
catering.
We host small gatherings out of hours. Morning launches, baby showers, creative meet ups, supper clubs. Catering available for up to sixty guests with 48 hours notice.