Food and drink

New location for the proposed Nando's restaurant

Nando's set to take over former Benson for Beds at Pompey Centre

All Beefeater (pictured) and Brewers Fayre sites across the UK are closing this month

All Beefeater (pictured) and Brewers Fayre sites across the UK are closing this month

Over 3,800 jobs lost as UK restaurant chain closing all 195 sites after 52 years

We loved the Green Tea & Peach

We loved the Green Tea & Peach

I tried the 'UK's tastiest tea' and was surprised from the first sip

The Farmers Butcher in Bramshaw has been named Best Supporter of Local Produce at the New Forest National Park Awards.

The Farmers Butcher in Bramshaw has been named Best Supporter of Local Produce at the New Forest National Park Awards.

New Forest butcher scoops regional produce award

Luke Stradling at The Woolpack Inn

Luke Stradling at The Woolpack Inn

Meet the chef at one of Hampshire's finest rural dining destinations

The bakery has now closed down

The bakery has now closed down

Bakery suddenly closes after zero food hygiene rating

Chef Luke Holder promoting the Lime Wood Book Series

Chef Luke Holder promoting the Lime Wood Book Series

Top names in food among guests at Lime Wood Book Club this autumn

'When we talk about local food, drink and produce, what do we actually mean?'

'When we talk about local food, drink and produce, what do we actually mean?'

Hampshire Fare - What does ‘local’ actually mean?

Shoppers are being warned about food recalls - here's what to check for this week

Shoppers are being warned about food recalls - here's what to check for this week

Food recall alert Tesco, Waitrose and Home Bargains shoppers warned to check fridges

Greenwich is one of the best places to live and more tourists are choosing to leave central to visit it.

Greenwich is one of the best places to live and more tourists are choosing to leave central to visit it.

How I spent a day at a 'magical' UK spot named among best places to live in the UK

The Love The Old Town campaign runs throughout the historic area of Southampton across September

The Love The Old Town campaign runs throughout the historic area of Southampton across September

GO! Southampton

Campaign brings discounts and events to Southampton Old Town in September

Sensational Cakes and Desserts has hosted its first kids bake and play event.

Sensational Cakes and Desserts has hosted its first kids bake and play event.

Cake business hosts first-ever kids bake and play event

Chef Onur Ozturk of Bosphorus Turkish Restaurant in Romsey

Chef Onur Ozturk of Bosphorus Turkish Restaurant in Romsey

Meet the chef bringing a taste of Turkey to this authentic Hampshire restaurant

McDonald's drive-thru window.

McDonald's drive-thru window.

Hedge End McDonald's opened in 1992 as the South Coast's first drive-thru

An act from Otterfest 2025

An act from Otterfest 2025

Pub of the Week

Pub of the Week

The family-run village pub gearing up for a massive music festival

Oliver Weeks, Managing Director of Ideal Collection.

Oliver Weeks, Managing Director of Ideal Collection.

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

Popular waterside restaurant to celebrate second birthday in style

Residents from The Fernes visited Dolly's Vintage Tearooms in Gosport.

Residents from The Fernes visited Dolly's Vintage Tearooms in Gosport.

Care home residents take nostalgic trip to vintage tearooms

The Duke on the Test's Gin and Jazz event

The Duke on the Test's Gin and Jazz event

Popular pub's gin and jazz event hits all the right notes

Lal Quilla in Lymington

Lal Quilla in Lymington

Restaurant owner speaks out after row with council over shed

Results Day 2026 will see free pizza, food and treats to celebrate or commiserate GCSEs

Results Day 2026 will see free pizza, food and treats to celebrate or commiserate GCSEs

Results Day 2026 - free pizza, food and treats to celebrate or commiserate GCSEs

Wendy's will be offering a free Wendy’s Single burger to the first 50 people who arrive on National Burger Day.

Wendy's will be offering a free Wendy’s Single burger to the first 50 people who arrive on National Burger Day.

Fast food chain with Southampton restaurant to give away free burgers

CGI of the new McDonalds in Titchfield

CGI of the new McDonalds in Titchfield

Hampshire set for new McDonald’s as drive-thru plans approved after two-years

Cardamom Lounge chefs.

Cardamom Lounge chefs.

Indian restaurant bounces back after damning food hygiene report

Southampton has a few choices for ice cream spots, including Sprinkles Gelato and Scooperb

Southampton has a few choices for ice cream spots, including Sprinkles Gelato and Scooperb

4 of the best dessert spots to visit in Southampton for some delicious ice cream

The Oast and Squire in Fareham

The Oast and Squire in Fareham

Hugely popular restaurant set to open new location in pub

Sultans of Spice, Shirley.

Sultans of Spice, Shirley.

When new Southampton Indian restaurant opened with a lavish buffet

Co-op's 15p bread deal lands tomorrow for Uber Eats shoppers

Co-op's 15p bread deal lands tomorrow for Uber Eats shoppers

Co-op slashes price of bread to 15p and milk and eggs to 30p in huge sale today

Reporter Lucy Blackmur with the classic opera gateau.

Reporter Lucy Blackmur with the classic opera gateau.

The newsroom taste-tests Southampton's new Asian-fusion bakery

Max Griffin, The Victory Inn's new head chef

Max Griffin, The Victory Inn's new head chef

Meet the new head chef for one of Hamble's oldest pubs

Hockey's Farm Shop has won four Great Taste Awards for 2026, with the butchery team of Tom (left) and Graham contributing to that

Hockey's Farm Shop has won four Great Taste Awards for 2026, with the butchery team of Tom (left) and Graham contributing to that

The 'exceptional' New Forest farm shop ranked among world's best food producers

Popular Natty's Jerk to give Southampton a 'first taste' with soft launch

The White Horse at Otterbourne.

The White Horse at Otterbourne.

Pub of the Week

The Hampshire pub hosting its 10th music festival this summer

My Bakery is on Above Bar Street.

My Bakery is on Above Bar Street.

New Asian-fusion bakery opens in Southampton city centre

Hugely popular fast food chain to give away free burgers at new store opening

Aldi is urging shoppers in Hampshire to donate essential items to support foodbanks.

Aldi is urging shoppers in Hampshire to donate essential items to support foodbanks.

Aldi urges shoppers to donate essential items to foodbanks

Students can claim free pizza and food on Results Day 2026

Students can claim free pizza and food on Results Day 2026

A-Level Results

Free pizza, food and treats to celebrate or commiserate A levels results 2026

Spencer Bowman at Mettricks Guildhall

Spencer Bowman at Mettricks Guildhall

Business owner slams council and government after cafe closure

Food festival taking extra precautions as fire tears through New Forest

The Rolling Scones in Gosport

The Rolling Scones in Gosport

Cafe hit with worst food hygiene score after fridge broke and mice droppings found

Former Hampshire Mobility Services shop on Church Street.

Former Hampshire Mobility Services shop on Church Street.

Alcohol licence bid to open until midnight in Romsey sparks concern

The Mettricks team.

The Mettricks team.

Loyal customers come out to say final goodbye to much loved city centre cafe

Tom Younger of The Wellhouse at Lainston House

Tom Younger of The Wellhouse at Lainston House

Meet the chef who was a Masterchef: The Professionals 2026 contestant

'Do not eat' warnings as recalls issued at Tesco, Waitrose, Home Bargains and more

The Scholars Arms is currently surrounded by scaffolding

The Scholars Arms is currently surrounded by scaffolding

Date set for reopening of popular city centre pub after six-figure refurb

All Beefeater and Brewers Fayre sites will be closing in the coming weeks with customers running out of time to use loyalty points

All Beefeater and Brewers Fayre sites will be closing in the coming weeks with customers running out of time to use loyalty points

UK restaurant chain issues urgent warning to customers ahead of closures in weeks

On the menu at Bosphorus Turkish Kitchen

On the menu at Bosphorus Turkish Kitchen

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

Family run restaurant celebrates one year in business, serving 20,000 customers

Founder of Mettricks, Spencer Bowman

Founder of Mettricks, Spencer Bowman

Hugely popular Southampton café announces closure after a decade

P&O Cruises announces return of immersive culinary programme

The Oast and Squire in Fareham

The Oast and Squire in Fareham

Popular restaurant chain eyeing up site set to close next month

Martha's bar and restaurant has opened at THE NICI New Forest

Martha's bar and restaurant has opened at THE NICI New Forest

New waterfront seafood restaurant opens at luxury hotel in the New Forest

Plans to open hugely popular restaurant takes step forward

Bar + Block in Whiteley

Bar + Block in Whiteley

Whiteley Shopping Centre

Restaurant at popular shopping centre to close next month

Castaway Cove at Gunwharf Quays

Castaway Cove at Gunwharf Quays

Seafood festival set to return to popular shopping centre this month

Mouse droppings found under glasses

Mouse droppings found under glasses

'Filthy' restaurant shut as cockroach found floating in water at bar