Dinner, drinks and a film is a date night classic for a reason. Add a waterfront setting, plenty of restaurant choices, and everything within walking distance, and the evening becomes even easier to plan.
Port Solent brings it all together in one place, so you can spend less time organising the evening and more time enjoying it.
Here is an easy date night itinerary to try.
Start With Drinks by the Marina
Begin the evening with a drink along the Boardwalk and take in the waterfront views before dinner.
The first decision of the evening is where to stop for a drink. La Casa Flamenca offers a vibrant Spanish backdrop of tapas, cocktails, and conversation, while Mahina’s waterfront setting is ideal for watching the boats drift by. O Sole Mio provides a more traditional Italian atmosphere, and Casa Brasil is a good choice if you’re looking to start the night on a livelier note.
Choose Your Dinner Spot
Dinner is often the spotlight of the night, and Port Solent has plenty of options to choose from.
Koh Thai’s vibrant menu of curries, noodles, and small plates lends itself well to sharing, while La Casa Flamenca brings the energy of a Spanish tapas bar to the waterfront. Prachee offers fragrant Indian dishes in an elegant setting overlooking the marina, and Relentless Steak & Lobster House is well suited to evenings that call for a perfectly cooked steak, fresh seafood, and a glass of wine to match.
Italian favourites O Sole Mio, Prezzo, and Wildwood add even more choice to the waterfront, making it easy to find a restaurant that suits the mood of the evening.
Waterfront tables are understandably popular on Friday and Saturday evenings, so it is worth reserving ahead if you have a particular restaurant in mind.
End the Evening With a Film
By now, the hard part of the evening is deciding what to watch.
ODEON Port Solent is only a short walk from the restaurants, making it easy to move from dinner straight into the next part of the night. With six screens, RealD 3D and Premier seats available, it has all the ingredients for a comfortable evening at the cinema.
Pick up some popcorn, settle into your seats, and enjoy a film before heading back out to the waterfront.
Browse the latest showtimes and book your seats here.
Take the Scenic Route Back
The best part of a Port Solent date night is that the evening does not have to end the second the film finishes.
Take a slow walk back around the marina, stop for a final drink, or pause by the water to enjoy the sunset before heading home.
Explore Port Solent’s full list of Eat & Drink options here.