Food & Drink

Recipes in lockdown #eatsouth

As foodies, we're supporting our local producers through lockdown and beyond. First up... recipes from The Isle of Wight Garlic Farm. Read More

Boutique stay at Spitbank Fort

A stunning, if a little eccentric, boutique hotel which gives ‘getting away from it all’ a new, and distinctly nautical perspective. Read More

Hidden Dorset cafe

Hidden away down a leafy lane in West Dorset is Down House Farm, a quirky garden cafe with the most delicious of home-cooked food. Read More

Foodie’s delight in Hampshire

Stockbridge is a picturesque town in Hampshire, winner of Google Street View’s 'foodiest high street in Britain' title. Read More

Boutique stay at Spitbank Fort

A stunning, if a little eccentric, boutique hotel which gives ‘getting away from it all’ a new, and distinctly nautical perspective. Read More

Selsey crab and much more

In a quiet spot in the West Sussex countryside, sits a foodie country pub with rooms, which is, without doubt, worth seeking out. Read More

Let the tasting beGIN!

We have some amazing gins on our patch, and in support of our local producers, we set about tasting a selection. Read More

Afternoons off to a tea

Heading out for afternoon tea in the quintessentially English, Montagu Arms in Beaulieu in the New Forest. Read More

Lavender, gardens and cake

If you’re a keen gardener, as well as a cake lover, then the New Forest Lavender Tearooms is a destination which is a must. Read More

New Forest tasting menu

The tasting menu at Stanwell House, a boutique hotel, bar and restaurant in the High Street in Lymington, is a relaxed treat. Read More

Lazy Sunday at The Bell Inn

The Bell Inn in the New Forest has a Sunday roast to make the spirits soar as high as their Yorkshire Puddings. Read More

Hidden away, the Salt Cafe

A little-known café to hunt out if you’re a fan of sourdough, good coffee and amazing cakes – all with a coastal view. Read More

If you love a good garden centre

Breakfast like a king

The Ivy Brasserie at Winchester, beautiful decor, delicious suppers and the chance to breakfast like a king. Read More

Love food, hate fuss?

If you like great food in a relaxed pub setting then The Earl of March near Chichester is a perfect balance between the two. Read More

Father’s Day. What sort of Dad is yours?

What do you buy the Dad who's got everything for Father's Day? Check out our ideas for something out and about. Read More

A quintessentially Cornish break

Porthcothan is a quintessentially Cornish Bay with grassy dunes, a huge swathe of sand and fantastic rock-pooling at low tide. Read More

Well earned CAMRA listing

A former coaching inn with roots in the 1700s, The Hampshire Bowman has earned its long-standing place in the CAMRA good pub guide. Read More

Southsea – a feast of the world

Gunwharf Quays has it's appeal for its eateries with harbourside views, but for off-the-beaten-track experience, head to Southsea. Read More

Family and dog-friendly break

For happy campers brave enough to battle the elements for a stunning view, head to Highlands End At Eype in Dorset. Read More

New Forest Manor lunch

Burley Manor is a relaxed restaurant with rooms in an historic manor house in the New Forest National Park Read More

A pint with a view

Old Portsmouth's Still & West offers leisurely pint and a constantly changing view of Portsmouth Harbour. Read More

Seaside walk and breakfast

For great seaside walks, whatever the weather, few places in Hampshire can beat Stokes Bay, especially the walk to Fort Gilkicker. Read More

HH & Co cookery school

Behind the scenes at the HH&Co kitchen and their cookery school at Lime Wood Hotel in the New Forest. Read More

Weekend walk and breakfast

A Sunday morning walk in the windswept months, when the promise of a cooked breakfast makes you walk just a little bit faster. Read More