The Base
It has been an exciting time waiting for The Guildhall Trust to launch The BASE, an innovative, new creative space for young people. Following a £1.3million investment, the basement of Portsmouth Guildhall has been transformed into The BASE,…
Sunday Lunch at the Royal Maritime Hotel
I can’t imagine the number of times I must have passed the Royal Maritime Club over the years without giving it any thought. So, when Lou told me recently that it’s actually open to the public as the Royal Maritime Hotel with a bar and…
Common Unity
Promising to become a pioneering holistic event for the city, an innovative new festival fusing fitness and wellbeing puts wellness firmly on the main stage. ‘Common Unity’ invites you to recharge, rejuvenate and be inspired. Free Event…
PortaSauna
PortaSauna exploded onto the Southsea wellness scene back in January with their instantly recognisable black tents popping up along the pebbled beaches of Portsmouth and Hayling Island. A firm favourite amongst outdoor adventurers and health…
Fatclay Pottery Launch
Fatclay Pottery moved to Castle Road a few weeks ago but has its official launch on Friday the 12th of July. Having only been in the premises for a short time, the team have settled there quickly. Friday sees 12 ceramicists bring their…
Stay Lucky Southsea
There is a new neighbourhood store in town and it sits right in the middle of Elm Grove. Stay Lucky Southsea opens on Thursday the 11th of July, from 8am until 6pm. Open 7 days a week from 8am, this well-merchandised gift shop aims to bring…
July Highlights
July has arrived so quickly and as always there are so many cool things to get involved in or attend this month. Even though we have been in a cost-of-living crisis for a while now it hasn’t stopped the creativity of the creative…
Best Fish and Chips in Portsmouth
The arrival of beach weather brings the perfect excuse to indulge your cravings and enjoy some fish and chips on the beach – or in the garden. So I thought I’d share my take on the top places to get your fix of fish and chips in Portsmouth…
Pride Open Mic
On Friday 5th July, Pompey Poetry Party will dedicate their Open Mic event at Six Highland Road to identity, inclusion and freedom. The group joins in unity to celebrate the diverse and unique voices of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re…
Places in Portsmouth to try a Cold Coffee or Milkshake
Nothing shouts Summer like your favourite coffee that has ice and is refreshing to drink or an indulgent milkshake made to perfection but where around town hits the spot when it comes to serving up a cold coffee drink?
Shanty Town Beer & Music Festival
On the 5th/6th of July, the biggest brewery names in local, national, and international cask & keg beer as well as the best up-and-coming bands will all be under one roof at Staggeringly Good Brewery for a fantastic weekend of beer, music and…
Weekend Vibes
Summer has finally arrived and we all know that Southsea comes alive during this time of year. Even though I created my June Highlights at the start of the month, this wknd has a lot of cool things happening so I felt the need to share.…
Selected Stories
Tapas in Southsea
What can be better than getting together with family and friends to share good food,…
Grounded In Southsea
It has been lovely to watch Grounded In Southsea grow over the last 2 years. Catching Sam…
SouthSeaEyes
The transformative power of printmaking, a tactile, kinaesthetic art form which offers a…
Bay Coffee
Maybe you have seen the mellow yellow camper van on Goldsmith Avenue next to Johnson Paints…
Wine On a Bike
I love it when Independents come up with quirky ideas and the latest one from Wines By The…
Look Up Portsmouth
Street Art fans who follow the scene here in Portsmouth will be excited for the first-ever…
Victorious 23 Review
I was really excited about Victorious this year as I thought the lineup was good and I feel…
Southsea Spirit Bar
The girls from Southsea Spirit have done it again! Having built up a strong brand and…
Indieep
There is a fab new website that champions the local indie scene, called INDIEEP and has been…
Offbeet Southsea
We finally made it to Offbeet Southsea, yay! Offbeet is a café and deli in Albert Road. Part…
The Interior Port
As The Interior Port on Albert Road is set to open, I caught up with Heather to talk about…
Southsea Local
After successfully opening and developing a well-loved coffee shop on Osbourne Road for 10…
Arepa 2Go
We are now living in a city where street food plays a huge part in our culture and our…
Pepita Coffee
I love how coffee and art can come together to create a clever brand and one company doing…
CROXTON’s
Having a local independent hangout that offers really good food, the best vibes, and takes…
Sketchy Southsea
Based in the heart of Croxton's on Palmerston Road is a group called Sketchy Southsea…