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Spend Valentine’s Day at Port Solent and fall in love with delicious food, romantic ambiance, and amazing deals.

Whether you’re toasting with a cocktail, indulging in a decadent meal, or sharing a sweet dessert, our restaurants and bars have everything you need for a memorable date.

We’ve rounded up the best offers and dining deals…

• Relentless – Special 3-courses menu for £49.95pp across Valentine’s weekend including sumptuous lobster and steak.
• Casa Brasil – Valentine’s Day Indulgence at Casa Brasil. Celebrate with those you love – book now
• Prezzo – Set menu for Galentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Singles Awareness Day – 13th – 15th February
• Zizzi – £29.95 for 3 courses, from 13th – 15th February. Share a bottle of house prosecco for just £25 and finish with Zizzi’s new sharing dessert for 2 (pictured)
• Wildwood – A little luxury, a lot of Amore with a 3-course menu for £29.95 on 14th & 15th February, including heart-shaped ravioli and pizzas.
• Harvester – Available for a limited time from 13th–15th February, Harvester’s three-course set menu brings together comforting favourites and indulgent treats. Add a little sparkle to your celebration with two 125ml glasses of Prosecco for £7.95
• Yaprak – live music and tasty dishes from the full À la carte menu
• Sir Alec Rose (Wetherspoon) – Return of the popular popular two dine for £25 – two meals, two desserts and two drinks. Upgrade to a bottle of Prosecco to share for £5 extra.

Make it the perfect day out – and catch the latest releases at Odeon and enjoy cocktails and great food to finish the day!

Port Solent is set to sparkle this festive season as our Festival of Christmas Markets returns on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December.

Come along and enjoy a weekend full of Christmas cheer, with over 100 stalls featuring local makers, artisans and festive food and drink. New for this year, all market stalls will be located indoors or under cover, so you can browse whatever the weather.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, there will be live music and entertainment across the weekend, including performances from local acts the Hill Brothers, Pompey Pluckers, Portsmouth Salvation Army Brass Band and line-up of choirs singing Christmas classics.

Lisa Fowler, Events and Marketing Manager at Port Solent said: “Last year’s Christmas Markets were a huge success and we know how much this event means to our local stall holders. It’s always a real highlight of the year, a chance for everyone to soak up the atmosphere and start the festive season in style.”

Christmas celebrations continue on Wednesday 17 December from 6.30pm, when the Portsmouth Salvation Army Brass Band and Portsmouth Baroque Choir will perform traditional carols on the Boardwalk.

Free parking is available at the event and don’t forget to visit our cafés and restaurants during your visit.

In addition Pompey Link, the shared on-demand transport service, will be in operation over the weekend. Visitors can pre- book transport to and from Port Solent, simply use the Book a Journey app or call Community First on 0333 015 1271 for details.

Entry to the Festival of Christmas Markets is free. For further information and to see the list of stall holders, see our markets page here.

Port Solent is a fantastic place to enjoy food, drink, shopping and stunning waterfront views and the best part is, you don’t have to leave your four-legged friend at home.

Whether you’re looking for a cosy café, a lively restaurant or a relaxed setting, there are plenty of options that welcome dogs.  

Here’s a guide to dog-friendly spots in Port Solent: 

Restaurants & Cafés Where Dogs Are Welcome 

• Koh Thai – Dogs welcome to sit outside, either on the upstairs balcony or on the lower level terrace.
• La Casa Flamenca – Dog-friendly outside seating with plenty of atmosphere.
• Zizzi – Dogs can join you outside on the terrace. 
• Wildwood – Dogs are very welcome outside and in the tiled bar area inside anytime.
   
• Relentless – A great family-friendly restaurant, dogs are allowed outside. 

• Rapscallions – Fun, relaxed dining where dogs can enjoy the outside space with you. 

• Prezzo – Dogs are allowed outside but only assistance dogs are permitted inside. 

• Wetherspoons – Only assistance dogs are allowed, both inside and out. 

• O Sole Mio – Dogs can join you in the outside seating area. 

• Nata La Rose – A friendly choice for dog owners, welcoming pups both inside and outside. 

• Gracie Ann’s – A popular café and a definite yes for dog-friendly visits. 

• Harvester – Dogs are welcome in designated areas inside and outside, though it’s always best to check with the team before visiting. 

• Prachee – Unfortunately, not dog-friendly unless your pup is a service dog. 

• Yaprak – Yes, on their fantastic terrace  

While you’re here, why not treat your pup to a pamper at Bow Wows? With their popular Groom & Stay service, your dog can enjoy a grooming session and then relax while you head off for a meal nearby. It’s the perfect way to combine dining out with peace of mind, knowing your pup is being cared for. Please enquire with the store directly for more information.

Afterwards, enjoy a walk along the boardwalk to take in the gorgeous views of the marina. The perfect way to spend your day.  

We look forward to welcoming your well-behaved dogs and kindly ask that they are comfortable around other dogs to help ensure a pleasant and enjoyable experience for everyone. 

Photography by @yazmography.

Enjoy 33% off your Rodizio Friday and Saturday from 8.30pm to 9.30pm.

Friday £23.95 instead of £35.95

Saturday £24.95 instead of £37.95

Book your table here: https://ow.ly/zH3Z50WLUCx.

Terms and Conditions apply.

Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Not available in December.

Emergency services from across Hampshire will gather at Port Solent on Saturday 6th September for a community-focused 999 Family Fun Day, giving visitors the chance to learn more about the people, vehicles and organisations that help keep the region safe.

Families are invited to come along and meet real-life heroes from Hampshire’s fire and rescue, police, ambulance and coastguard services, who will be on hand to showcase some of their vehicles and equipment they use in their day-to-day roles.

The event will also feature the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance helicopter simulator, face painting, charity stalls, appearances from the RNLI mascot and a chance to meet some of Hampshire Fire & Rescue’s specially trained dogs.

Lisa Fowler, Events and Marketing Administrator at Port Solent said: “We’re delighted to once again host our 999 Family Fun Day.

“It’s always a highlight of our summer events calendar, not only is it a great family day out but it’s also a brilliant way to celebrate and thank the amazing people who keep our communities safe every day.”

The 999 Family Fun Day is free to attend on Saturday 6 September, 10am to 4pm, taking place in the first car park at Port Solent.

We were thrilled to welcome back one of our most popular family events this summer, Pirate Day – and what a fantastic day it was!

So many families enjoyed a full day of free, pirate-themed entertainment, with a packed schedule including a treasure hunt, live music, pirate performers, children’s crafts and a mini market along the waterfront.

Young buccaneers came dressed for the occasion, eagerly taking part in the treasure hunt in search of hidden treats and prizes.

Adding to the atmosphere, our stores and restaurants truly got into the spirit. With exclusive offers and staff donning their best pirate costumes.

Lisa Fowler, Events, Marketing & Centre Administrator at Port Solent, said: “It was fantastic to welcome Pirate Day back to Port Solent and to see so many visitors of all ages getting involved.

“From the costumes to the live entertainment, the day had a real buzz with families enjoying the activities and joining in the swashbuckling fun.”

There’s lots more to enjoy this summer, visit our events page to see what’s coming up at Port Solent.

From superheroes to sci-fi stars, Port Solent welcomed over 15,000 visitors to Comic Con 2025!

On Saturday 14th June, our hugely popular free Comic Con returned to the waterfront drawing an incredible crowd of over 15,000 fans for a day packed with workshops and character appearances. From superheroes to sci-fi, gaming and collectibles, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

The main attraction was our incredible Transformers Takeover, with Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Barricade and Megatron towering over the crowds and posing for photos.

The Star Wars Cantina immersive experience hosted by Joker Squad and Droid Workshops hosted by Scavenger Props proved a big hit, with visitors enjoying the characters and props.

Visitors also explored the Jurassic Park Zone, met the Ghostbusters alongside their Ecto-1 car and took photos with the Doctor Who TARDIS and Dalek.

Budding Jedi were treated to immersive lightsabre training sessions and gave fans the chance to learn the ways of the Force.

Comic Con wouldn’t be complete without our amazing line-up of stallholders and this year’s selection didn’t disappoint. From collectible toys to handcrafted gifts and delicious cakes, there was a wide range of unique items on offer. Among the highlights was a visit from Andy’s Man Club, the mental health charity working to encourage conversations and support for men across the UK.

Thank you to everyone who came along and made Comic Con 2025 such a success!

See our events page to see what we’ve got coming up.