Harden's survey result
Summary
The building has a history dating back to the 1780s, and its current occupant has developed into a real local staple since launching in its current guise in 2003: an airy bistro with a conservatory and terrace. Adam Maker has headed up the kitchen for the past few years and, while he no longer seems to be doing small plates mentioned in last year’s edition, has settled on fixtures like fish ‘n’ chips, pizzas and a popular Sunday roast: cooking that’s “always reliable”. Oenophiles NB: Camber Wines sits above the restaurant, so top tipples are guaranteed.
Summary
This “pleasant” and “airy” bistro on the seafront has shaken up its offering thanks to new head chef Adam Maker, who has introduced small plates and ambitious locally sourced cuisine alongside ongoing fixtures such as the “excellent fish ’n’ chips” and pizzas. Oenophiles are also well served as “in partnership with Camber Wines, there’s plenty of choice for all tastes and budgets” when it comes to the tipples.
Summary
In the old town, there has been a pub on this site for more than 200 years. Nowadays an indie bar serving pizza and a range of bistro fare, fans say it’s “always good, especially with the additional option of choosing wine from their shop as well as from the list”.
Summary
New chef Adam Marker arrived last year and immediately put his, er, mark on the menu, which ranges from pizzas to “fish that couldn’t be any fresher – the fish market is across the road”. There has been a pub on the site for more than two centuries, the American Hotel of 1887 morphing to the American Bar, the A Bar, and finally today’s abarbistro. Close to the historic seafront, it “can get busy, so booking is essential”.
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58 White Hart Rd, Portsmouth, PO1 2JA
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
58 White Hart Rd, Portsmouth, PO1 2JA
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
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