Lakeside Cafe and Bar in Gosport

One of the friendliest cafe restaurants I have ever had the pleasure to frequent. The food is consistently cooked well & served with a smile. My wife & I go at least once per month to eat breakfast & have done so for the last three years. I would highly recommend this eatery to anyone.

The Lakeside Cafe is our first choice when we go out for breakfast in Gosport as we can rely on a great welcome, friendly atmosphere, lovely staff and fantastic food. We would definitely recommend it to all family and friends and to anyone who reads this review.

We had the best breakfast, great location and wonderful service, was absolutely Bang bang! Look forward to returning next time we visit. To the blonde lady behind the counter, you're the best thank you

Dropped in for lunch on spec when in Gosport for a few days prior to moving there! We will certainly be back as regulars - the food was fantastic, portions generous, staff friendly and accommodating, and everywhere spotless. Keep up the great work.

A beautiful spot to enjoy a cuppa and bite to eat. We had a super breakfast, amazing tea too !!!!. They also do lunch, light bites, main meals & wine !!! Lovely to sit overlooking the lake & relax. Friendly staff, always up for a chat.

We held my husband's 50th birthday party at the Lakeside Cafe and the staff were amazing and very accommodating. The buffet food was very good. We had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed our evening!! We definitely recommend hiring this venue

Had the Christmas meal, a lovely filled plate of great food which was hot and delicious, would recommend everybody try this at least once. Can't wait to go again, we're never disappointed, great thanx to the friendly staff x

Today five friends went for Xmas dinner, it was hot, large and very very tasty. That is not surprising though as 2 of us go every Friday for lunch. Never had a bad meal at all. Staff brilliant and friendly. Go you won’t regret it.

This is a nice located cafe over the Gosport Boating Lake with views beyond. Walking in was okay, however the 'DJ music set up' just within was not in keeping with the place. Staff were really friendly and accommodated us (3) on the balcony which was pleasant. Nice little cafe style menu. We all ordered a baguette (approx 7" long) with Sausage Bacon and Egg. This arrived timely. The baguette itself was soft, but the bacon had been pre-cooked and heated in a microwave, and the sausage was 'cheap'. The baguette was cut into 2, we only had 1 slice of bacon 1 sausage and 1 egg. The bacon was only on 1 half and the sausage was cut in half length ways and the egg cut in half, meaning for a measly baguette for the price charged!! This was so disappointing. In addition to this, we asked for tomato sauce and it was bought out in small paper ramekins.....I prefer a bottle (although this is trivial), and for it to be Heinz. Overall, what could be a good, nicely located cafe, has been let down by scrimping and poor produce. Go above and beyond, get local sausages, cook bacon fresh and crispy and improve the quality and portion then you will have repeat custom. Unfortunately, I will not be returning.

This is good spot for a café with the view of the pond and the HMS Alliance in background. Good food, great service and a bright and clean space where you felt relaxed to eat and drink at ease.

Really lovely place for lunch. The staff were very efficient, friendly and welcoming. The menu was very comprehensive and the jacket potatoes with fillings that we had were very good portions, very well cooked and nicely presented. Very nice location.

Great staff very polite, always clean, food was brilliant, great value for money, I've never been disappointed

Ordered an Ice Cream Milkshake, received a standard milkshake, so I went into ask if they made a standard milkshake by mistake as there was clearly no ice cream in it, just cold milk. They told me with an attitude they they saw it get made with ice cream… and that was the end of the conversation. Poor customer service overall as well, a shame really.

Had a vegetarian breakfast with my friend excellent meal and service extremely clean Would definitely recommend can’t wait to go back

Went to this cafe with my husbands parents, who are local, and couldn’t believe what a little gem this turned out to be. Lovely location, very friendly and polite staff, relaxing atmosphere with a great menu. We enjoyed the breakfast so much we returned the following day. The quality was excellent and it was very good value for money. We will definitely visit again.

So my wife & I use this place regularly and it’s always been brilliant. Until today. Coffee was cold. But that’s not what made us angry. We didn’t mention it until we were leaving & then only in case there was an issue with the machine. The response was bizarre. Basically the guy running the place accused us of lying even going as far as barging past us to ask another customer if his drink was hot. All we wanted was an acknowledgment

We regularly use this cafe to go for breakfast and lunch. The food is always great, the staff are very friendly and it’s always very clean in here! It can get busy so I’d recommend phoning ahead or pre booking a table especially for bigger groups. Lovely views over the pond too!

Great cafe the breakfast is the best we’ve had for a long time, lovely and hot and plenty of food. My husband is quite a critic of English breakfast and he was very impressed so we’re definitely being going back. Myself and my mum do pop in for coffee and always pleasant staff. Lovely view out the windows to.

Breakfast was piping hot which was superb and my coffee was fantastic and customer service was first class first time me and my partner used the restaurant and will be happy to say we will be using it again.

What a great place the Lakeside Cafe and Bar is. Stuck with nowhere to go for lunch we searched Trip advisor and this place came up so off we set from Paulsgrove to Gosport on a Sunday midday and it was worth the journey. The place was very clean and welcoming, as where the staff. She had Tomato soup and an egg and crescent baguette and I had Stilton and celery soup with a Welsh Rarebit chaser and can say that they were hot and extremely tasty and is to be recommended. I've set a reminder to visit again soon to try another dish as it was that good. It was all accompanied with a great view of the boating lakes and the model sailing club having a race..........Brilliant. Ps. The heating was on and the place was lovely and warm which was a blessing from the 4deg C outside :-)

Fabulous breakfasts great service and reasonable prices. Great value for money. We visit every week. Sunday lunch is also well worth a try but you need to book in advance. Always very clean and a lovely atmosphere.

Visited for the first time after looking at trip advisor and was not disappointed. Lovey welcoming staff, lovely outlook over Walpole park, spotlessly clean, but most importantly the breakfast was beautiful, everything cooked to perfection. I go out to breakfast a lot and this is...

We went to the Lakeside Cafe having read the good reviews and are so pleased we did. Tasty food, great value and lovely staff. Thoroughly recommend, we’ll be back!

My friend and I were served a really delicious cream tea this afternoon, worth every penny. Staff are friendly and helpful, and the view of Walpole Park and the ponds are good. I would definitely highly recommend this place.

First visit and so impressed. Staff so friendly, beautiful location, clean and tidy cafe. Reasonable prices too! And the food was amazing! We all had the Welsh rarebit and it was delicious! We were so impressed that we've booked for a roast dinner in a...

We made a last minute reservation for a family birthday, they fitted us in with no problems and even rearranged the seating for us so we were more comfortable. The staff were friendly and and everything we asked for was quickly delivered. The food was...

I recently had lunch there with my mum, not only was the food superb but the staff amazingly friendly and helpful. The café itself is situated by a beautiful boating lake. I would certainly eat there again and thoroughly recommend it to anybody who wants...

My wife and I went for breakfast, it was absolutely top notch. All cooked excellently, big mushrooms, quality bacon and even peeled the grilled tomatoes. Would definitely recommend!

We visited here today for lunch Me, wife and son. We ordered a cheese and onion baguette, egg mayo sandwich (GF) and scampi, chips and beans kids meal. We did wait a little longer than expected but was ok with that as long as the...

I Come here time and time again… always a lush breakfast … friendly staff with Great location & view too! 10/10

Fab staff, great food and lovely outlook. Highly recommended for lunches, light bites and afternoon tea!!!👌

We love this friendly cafe. Superb freshly cooked food & very nicely presented. The staff don’t change, they offer first class service & the menu is perfect. We tend to go for breakfasts, but we must try lunches, all the food is amazing & great...

We have been visiting this cafe for years and the food and staff are amazing , never had a bad experience the venue is great and the views are amazing , highly recommended!

I have been visiting this cafe for many years and I highly recommend it. The food is always good with decent portion sizes. I recently tried the Sunday Roast, I choose the beef, cooked to perfection, as was the veg. They also have a range...

I’ve been bringing my Nan here for years. We love this place. The staff are always very friendly and the food is wonderful, it’s fresh and super tasty! The bonus also being it’s not overpriced either! You must try this wonderful cafe looking over the...

What can one say about staff who could not be more welcoming and helpful, food that was just what we wanted, a really good price and a really nice place to go. It is beside a car park and just a few minutes walk from...

Excellent service with a great view. Fantastic value for money menu and the food was great. Lovely views across Walpole Lake as a bonus.

Lovely buffet provided for my daughters 30th Birthday. The venue is ideal for any small celebration of up to 45 people I believe. It is free to use the cafe bar with a fee payable per head for food. You can use their Bose system...

Great breakfast 🍳 lovely service always go hungry and come away full, great people, nice location over looking the lake

Fab place for breakfast, lunch , coffee and tea breaks with family and friends. Wheelchair and push chair friendly. Easy parking at £1 an hour ( or park for free nearby) Great view of lakes; often model yacht racing to watch. Play area on opposite...

Lakeside have now added Sunday roasts to their already established and very popular menu selections. Freshly cooked, piping hot, well presented and reasonably priced they are not be missed. Complimented with a glass of Merlot and followed up with sticky ginger sponge pudding made for...

We only just found out that Lakeside opens on Sundays so tried it today for lunch. The lunch was lovely and the puddings were also very good. Thank you to Dawn and staff for excellent service much appreciated and will recommend. We also note that...

Went to lakeside today with my friend ! Had the most amazing spaghetti bolegnese all home made ! Also had ginger pudding with custard !! Omg soo stuffed !! Would definitely recommend and will definitely return ! Great staff and very professional!see u soon

Had lunch and breakfast here. Food and service were excellent. We will be back when next in the area.

What a great little place this is. The food is just right ; the staff are just right; the menu is just right and the ambiance is just right. Give the place a go. It's spotlessly clean and nothing is too much trouble. I bet...

Really loved the atmosphere.Staff have been very nice. Food was lovely. I would definitely come again 😊

1st time eating at this cafe, really enjoyed it, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and location and the food n drink was great, recommend going. Very pleasant.

We are fortunate enough to visit Gosport regularly & always enjoy superb breakfasts in this beautiful cafe. The quality, portion size & friendliness of staff & is superb. They also do a great selection of snacks & main meals at lunchtime. It’s so peaceful looking...

first time of visiting here (only lived in the area for 6 years !!!) and have to say we were all very impressed. it was a special treat to take my mum for her birthday and we had a reserved table by the window over...

We visited the Lakeside Cafe and was welcomed as always. We had a lovely lunch consisting of Beef Lasagne for me and Chilli Beef with rice for my husband. Mia our waitress was very helpful and friendly. Most of our visits since we moved to...

I have been coming here for years, and never had reason to complain. Everything from the location overlooking the lake, where you also get to see people racing there motorised model boats, down to the food and service is 100% perfect. It now has a...

My husband and I had breakfast at the Lakeside Cafe today. We each had the small breakfast and it was one the best breakfasts we’ve ever had! Eggs cooked to perfection, crispy but not over cooked bacon and really lovely toasted bread. The coffee is...

First time here, staff did not acknowledged us. The whole cafe smelled strongly of cigarette smoke so we left. Shame as it has a nice setting by the lake.

We love this beautiful cafe, right on the lake. Great quality food, breakfasts really tasty & a superb selection of lunches, snacks & traditional desserts. They are also licensed & stock a wide selection of wines, beers & spirits. Very hygienic, tables cleaned meticulously and...

Stopped by at lunch with family to celebrate a quiet occasion and was greeted with superb service, lovely food and great cup of tea! Really good small venue which deserves all the credit it can get.

So i been coming for years and its the best around the staff are always professional and always making sure your food is good lovely views pricing is good lots of variety of food .

Had a lovely breakfast will be back for sure, they do only accept cash though which we were not aware of until we got to the door so had to walk into the town centre to the cash point it is about 10 min walk...

Spotlessly clean. Had the big breakfast, it was delicious and such good value. Lovely setting. Well worth a visit but make sure you take cash as they don't accept card payment.

Great little cafe lovely views especially eating on the balcony as we did . Plenty of choice on menu and great variety of choice . Good value too . Would be great for breakfast lunch or afternoon tea . We really enjoyed our lunch and...

So glad this place has been able to reopen again after so many months having to stay closed due to covid restrictions. Everything about this place is excellent. Food, staff, atmosphere, views and selection of drinks. You can have a breakfast or lunch and you...

First visit since lockdown. Very covid friendly. Breakfast was lovely, all cooked nice and fresh and hot. Staff very friendly. Highly recommend this place. Great setting.

Have been to this cafe twice now once for coffee and once for lunch , both times the staff were excellent the food was delicious very clean surroundings and all precautions in place for covid regulations try it you will not be disappointed .

Stopped by for a breakfast with friends - a great little venue. Food was hot and fresh with plenty of choice, and great value. Will be back again!

We had a lovely breakfast today at the Lakeside Cafe with our friends. We always enjoy a small English breakfast and a coffee..the staff are always welcoming and friendly. Well worth a visit... location has a great outlook even today when the weather was very...

Best curry I’ve had in ages! Highly recommend trying Tea was perfect. Food came very fast and the staff were very friendly

Very disappointed. Phone the day before to reserve a table for breakfast. Requested a table by the window which was confirmed. Arrived and was told they could not seat us by the window as the table by the windows were not for 2 people only for 4 or 6.Five minutes later 2 people arrived and promptly sat by a table at the window. The waitress made no attempt deal with the situation. There was no thought given to the table we were seated at, we were just "plonked " in the middle of the walkway. it was the most unrelaxing breakfast I have had in a cafe/restaurant not the way to start my only day off. On reflection we should have left at this stage but I can say that we will not be returning to this cafe.We have lived in Gosport for 46 years and would not recommend any family or friends to this cafe.

Excellent service, and dealt with my GF needs ably. Pleasant views, solid menu. Support your local businesses!

Such a warm and welcoming place. Great people and food as always. My uncle lives in Gosport and is a regular visitor and I was there recently after many months due to Covid. Every precaution was taken to keep customers safe. The special that day was cottage pie which was delicious. Huge thanks to Dawn and Karen and all the team.

Father-in-laws birthday and decided to take him there for lunch as he and his late wife used to go there. Covid restrictions well managed. Food was really nice - shepherds pie, steak ciabatta and an omelette all very tasty and reasonably priced. Have loved in Gosport for 17 years and only been once before this visit but will definitely go again.

I have always loved going to Lakeside for breakfast, and even now the management has changed, it is still exceptional food and brilliant friendly service

Staff are friendly and accommodating, particularly of fussy eaters like myself (pick and mix is a blessing) The place is spotlessly clean and staff clearly pride themselves on the cafe's appearance. Great panoramic view of the lake and parks. Great value for money.

Love lakeside always made to feel welcome ,lovely meals ,and staff are always friendly ,great service to , meals great value for money ,look forward to our next visit ,

As a regular customer of Lakeside for some years now, frequently visiting more than once a week, I feel I am fully justified in commenting on Laura1973's recent negative comments. No matter how busy the Lakeside has been the staff have always been incredibly friendly and helpful and for someone who regularly orders a full English breakfast I do so with the knowledge that it will not be greasy. I have probably visited Lakeside on more than 200 occasions and have never left disappointed. Take it from someone who really knows Lakeside is the place to eat in Gosport.

Serves the most healthy cooked breakfast in town. Head and shoulders above all the other cafes in town. Good value for money, too.

Went to lakeside the other week with my sister. Lovely clean place, delicious food as always and service is excellent! Will definitely be back!

Another excellent meal at this friendly cafe. The onion and steak ciabatta is really tasty and has a large helping of beef steak and an appetising side salad. Finish off the meal with a hot pudding; choice of spotted dick, syrup sponge or ginger with the option of custard, cream or ice cream. Can't wait for my next visit!

Visited this place for lunch with a friend and enjoyed excellent service and surroundings, friendly and courteous staff, fantastic quality food at realistic prices, great view of the lake, park and Haslar marina, and fully enjoyed the experience.Totally recommended for a quite meal for two or family outing, or group.

think I went to a different place to other people.The manager is very rude The food, ah yes the food ... Greasy, terrible ingredients and almost inedible. That's all I have to say really. Avoid this place, there are much better places within walking distance

It is a long time since we visited Lakeside so it was good to see it back up and running and busy on a sunny Sunday morning. Friendly and efficient staff, whilst we only had hot drinks on this occasion, we will return for lunch at a later date. All the Lockdown requirements were being observed.

Having read the reviews I was expecting more....I arrived for lunch, and to be honest wasn’t greeted with a smile. I didn’t find the staff very friendly and the food was nothing special. Maybe I caught them on a bad day!!

Great little cafe with balcony overlooking the boating lakes. Very clean, very safe,great food and friendly atmosphere. This little gem deserves to survive the madness of covid. Come and visit; you won't be disappointed.

Went for lunch today at the lakeside cafe,the safety precautions were very clear and the cafe was spotless,we sat on the balcony with great views over the lakes, great service and even better food! Amazing,also sampled my friends Chinese chicken curry WOW! I cannot recommend this cafe enough. Keep up the excellent work, we will return very soon, many thanks to all at lakeside.

My hubby and I visited the cafe this morning for breakfast. We were greeted warmly by the lovely lady serving us,and a full explanation of precautionary measures was given, reassuring us that it's a very safe & healthy place to visit. Spotlessly clean tables, beautiful decor and a great view over the lake from our table. Breakfast was a delight, beautifully cooked with good portions. All accompanied by fab background music. Top marks! Highly recommended. Deb and Paddy Forrest x

You have been sorely missed during lockdown but it’s great that you back open again once more. All our old favourites on the menu as well as some exciting new Chinese curry selections. Felt very safe this morning with your well planned precautions to keeping everyone safe.

Dawn and her team really did us proud. We were celebrating our twin boys 18th birthday with family and friends and it was perfect. Nothing was too much trouble. The atmosphere was fantastic and everyone had a great time. We had a choice of 3 hot meals and everyone complimented how nice the food was. Venue was decorated lovely for the party. I would thoroughly recommend. Thank you Dawn and your team xx

I was told of the cafe and it was a very welcome visit on a rainy day after a walk along the beach earlier I had been shown and walked to the far end .the cafe was pleasant and welcoming fir digs u was pleased that dogs were welcome at the front of the cafe so we had a good view of thesea.friendly staff .laté still not hot enough .scone nice .would recommend a very popular cafe

My partner and I have tried alot of full English breakfasts but the breakfast here was by far the best. Everything cooked perfectly and not greasy at all. Top notch.

Great cooked breakfast,hot and very reasonably priced. Also a top cup of tea to accompany it. Staff were very friendly and the cafe is in a great location 😋

We have had breakfast here a number of times and always found it to be good quality and great value for money. It would be better if a drink was included in the price, or offered at 50% off the marked price. Saying that, it’s still a cracking breakfast and we enjoy watching the model boat enthusiasts on the lake!

First time, we had a lovely breakfast not a lot of tables, thought we weren’t going to get one, reserved are put on tables with a time but we weren’t shown to them even though we would have been finished way before the time on the notice. Wished there were a choice of toast and better quality bread other than that we will return as it has interesting views of the model boats being played with on the water.

By a boating lake. Nice and cosy, very clean, good value, basic menu but well presented and cooked. Dont take cards though so come with cash or cheque.

Was recommended to the Lakeside Cafe' by a friend. We only had afternoon tea and bread pudding, but it was very tasty. The staff were friendly and when the bread pudding was served they had warmed it up. They have a varied menu to suit all tastes at reasonable prices. There is a large car park close to the Cafe' with Disabled Badge Holder's parking. The premises has 5 star hygiene rating and when you walk in it looks clean and tidy with nice views over the lakes. The toilets were also very clean. We will definitely return on our next trip to Gosport. One word of warning - they only accept CASH payment - card are NOT accepted.

My wife and I are regular visitors to the Lakeside and have only ever had praise for the food, staff friendliness and lovely views across the boating pools in Walpole Park. We took our visits one stage further this time and booked the Lakeside as our chosen venue to celebrate our golden wedding anniversary with family and friends. Dawn, Heather and Wai pulled out all the stops to help make our evening forever memorable. Arriving for our party we found Lakeside beautifully decorated in gold and white, appropriate background music and glasses of white and pink prosecco ready to greet our guests. We chose a hot buffet which was both delicious and plentiful, followed by gourmet cheesecake and coffee. Wine flowed freely throughout the evening and at all times Dawn, Heather and Wai were always on hand to attend to our every need. Cannot recommend Lakeside highly enough for an evening function - you will not be disappointed.

Lovely meals dvery time. Cooked to order but worth the wait. You can pre-order if your time is limited. Beautiful views alk year round. Only downside is cash only.

This is one of the best cafes i have ever visited in my life , thats how impressed i was with this cafe. On arrival parking was so easy as adjacent is a large car park with easy access, the building itself has a nice look and veyr inviting especially as it overlooks water/lakes from its many windows. On entering cafe we were immediately given a friendly welcome and shown to tables. The menu was quite comprehensive and prices were very reasonable , i chose the homemade chicken jalfrezi which was very tasty and not too hot but had a nice ammount of spice, with this i had a cappucino and my total bill was £7-95 which i considered a bargain. I noted that the sticker on entrance sported a five star hygiene rating which did not surprise me as the whole establishment was spotlessly clean . Only drawback for me is that i dont live locally as we were visiting the nearby Naval Submarine Museum , but if i did live near i would certainly be paying multiple visits here for a full english breakfast or lunch.I understand this is a family run cafe and i cant praise them enough for their all round perfect eatery , well done and keep up the hard work.

Great breakfast, and service. Called in for breakfast this morning and the breakfast was great, good quality, quick service and family friendly. Good value for money and friendly service with a smile.

nice view but cash only is a bit inconvenient. Breakfast was average. Location is nice as it is next to a model boating lake and close to town and a park.

Getting together with friends for lunch. This is an ideal place overlooking the lake. Food was really excellent. I would highly recommended this restaurant to anyone who would like a meal in a quiet and comfortable place.

Went there this morning with friends for breakfast.Lovely food, good value, excellent location and nice staff. Highly recommended.

Excellent value service very helpful staff it was a get together we were well impressed one of my friends tried to tell me it did not exist having visited I feel she will be back and the choice and excellent value