Number 73 Bar and Kitchen in Havant

I visited Bar 73 in Waterlooville for Sunday lunch. I had been told it was good food and a fair price. I odered a glass of beautifully chilled wine and perused the menu. I chose roast beef with yorkshire pudding accompanied with roasted parsnips, roasted potatoes, cauliflower cheese, maple carrots and greens. All topped with a tasty home made gravy. The meal arrived, the gravy was so good, I asked for a small jug of extra gravy. I can only say I thoroughly enjoyed my excellent meal. The beef was juicy and tender, cooked to perfection. There were plenty of golden crispy "roasties". The cauliflower cheese sauce was lovely and cheesy, the cauliflower itself was cooked beautifully, not at all mushy. Thank you for a wonderful lunch, which was as nice, if not better than I can make at home. Even better, no cooking or washing up afterwards. Thank you to Jamie, Matt and the team. Most of all a Big Thank You to the Chef for your hard work in preparing an excellent meal. I will be back!

Absolutely amazing, best roast dinner we have ever had. If you want a roast don’t bother going anywhere else.

Fabulous every visit! Great atmosphere, attentive friendly staff and superb food (and we’re foodies)! The cocktails are also excellent! Have no hesitation recommending No 73

Upon arrival greeted staff very friendly and polite. Menu quite varied especially catering for the smaller appetite. Beautiful clean bathroom. Clientele friendly full of smiles. Definitely somewhere to call in again. Thank you Number 23.

A very pleasant venue for lunch with friendly staff, a nice interior and a good choice of items for breakfast, lunch or dinner. There's even wheelchair access too.

My friend and I visited for food and drinks, we were both really impressed and had a fantastic evening. The cocktails, quality of the food, flavours and the atmosphere were all fantastic. Equally, the staff were really attentive and great fun. Matt and Jamie were great hosts. I highly recommend visiting.

Girls!! You must visit this restaurant. The bottomless prosecco and pizza is worth your money. The hosts are very attentive with drinks and the pizza is delicious. Such a wonderful atmosphere with the 80s vibes.

My friend and I visited for food and drinks, we were both really impressed and had a fantastic evening. The cocktails, quality of the food, flavours and the atmosphere were all fantastic. Equally, the staff were really attentive and great fun. Matt and Jamie were great hosts. I highly recommend visiting.

Great atmosphere and nice selection of cocktails 🍸 👌

Had a Sunday lunch here with my family, all of us enjoyed the food a lot, the staff were friendly and we’ll definitely be back

Lovely Sunday roast and a bottle of wine. Also pretty competitively priced. We will be returning for sure.

We have visited a few times and can honestly say the service, food and drinks are all great. Jamie, the Manager, is the best host… nothing is too much trouble. The Sunday lunch is great , and would recommend the pigs in blankets & cauli cheese as they are both delicious. I look forward to the summer when we can enjoy the garden in the sun. Well done Jamie & team xx

I recently visited a fantastic pub that truly stood out for its wonderful atmosphere and exceptional service. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by a warm, friendly staff who made me feel right at home. The pub itself had a cozy yet vibrant ambiance, with a great mix of rustic charm and modern touches. The menu was diverse, offering both hearty comfort food and lighter bites, all of which were cooked to perfection. What really set this place apart, though, was the staff. They went above and beyond to make sure every customer was taken care of. Whether it was offering recommendations from the drink menu or checking in to make sure we were comfortable, their attentiveness made all the difference. It’s rare to find such a welcoming, personable team, and it made the experience all the more enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend this place – it’s a gem, with not only a great atmosphere and delicious food but also some of the friendliest, most helpful staff around! Thanks Matt you’re a star ⭐️

Had the best time assistant manager Matt went out of his way to accommodate us and the cocktails were out of this world Found us an extra chair for our party absolutely brilliant evening

We went for dinner on Saturday evening. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a great atmosphere. Service was excellent and staff very efficient considering the place was full. The food was nice but not as good as it was when we went for breakfast. The only options for a vegetarian is Katsu curry with sweet potato croquettes or a vegan burger.

Ordered Sunday Roast! My fiancée had the lamb, I had the beef and we shared the Cauliflower and Cheese. Both dishes were superb! The veggies were perfectly cooked and it was as close to a home cooked Sunday Roast as you could possibly get. My fiancée being British is an expert on Roast dinners and she gave it 2 thumbs up!! She said it was the best she’s had in a long time. The service was quick and very friendly. Atmosphere was wonderful. We had a fabulous time and will definitely be back very soon! Thank you to the Manager, Jamie who made our experience a lot of fun!

Sunday lunch is always amazing. Had lamb this week and it was gorgeous. Staff are very efficient and friendly as always. Can highly recommend.

Was skeptical before entering, BUT what a super place! The braised beef short ribs were sublime and the katsu curry vegan croquettes very tasty. The staff were so helpful and pleasant and even the Elvis entertainer was good( against all expectations- so well done to him too!!) we will definitely be going back, stayed a lot longer than we had planned and would recommend giving it a try!

Bit pricey for Waterlooville but really nice place

Been here a couple of times and cant fault the food or service, however, trying to speak to someone to book a table is a shambles. I have called three times and left my number each time and had no response. Whats the point of having a message system if you dont use it. Pull your finger out and look after your customers, because now we are going elsewhere which may become our favourite place!!!!

Such an amazing atmosphere! We had Hannah as our server and she was so amazing, so happy and bubbly exactly what you would expect from a place like this. Would highly recommend! And best drinks from Matt too!

My first visit having recently moved into the area. I was very impressed by our Sunday roast lunch food quality and generous portion size, as was my guest. Service from the Owner and waitress was exemplary throughout. Good drinks and food menus. Excellent friendly atmosphere; full of couples, parents with young children and multi-generation celebrations. So pleased to have found a delightful eaterie walking distance of home....I shall be back!!)) ✅👍🤣🤣

Another fabulous roast at 73 London Road. Firstly, the welcome by all the staff is friendly and courteous and you feel looked after the minute you walk in the door. The atmosphere and decor is very tranquil and stylish. Now the roast! Between us we had the pork belly and beef, both were amazing. Full of flavour, juicy and melts in your mouth. Just the right amount of veg and potato and then the biggest Yorkshire pud ever, all finished off with a rich tasty gravy. Our friends went on to have the apple crumble and cheese board. Both of which were well received. Crumble was full of apple with a thick crunchy topping and smooth custard and the cheese board had plenty of variety with a good selection of biscuits. All in all I can't recommend 73 London Road highly enough! We're just pleased it's on our doorstep.

Great place, great food, great service and a lovely atmosphere.

Went there tonight for the first time, will definitely be going back. Had tapas with so absolutely delicious 😋. Staff so friendly and lovely atmosphere

Excellent service, excellent food, reasonable prices. Highly recommend!

Always a great place for a neck oil and cocktails (Cherry Bakewell deserves a special mention). Shout out to the lovely Em who is always friendly and welcoming

Went to this restaurant for the first time tonight for my Granddaughters birthday…and what a disappointment it was…half of the items they didn’t have….brought the wrong pizza out…asked for pepperoni but got margarita….no kid’s menu….the prices are terrible….£17.50 for a burger….the babies changing toilet was freezer…and they put a 10% service charge on…and the waitress Had the check to ask if i wanted my change…(to right I did)…the only good thing was the restaurant was clean and lovely and staff was nice and friendly…will not be going back again…

The only place to drink in Waterlooville.

We visited 73 today for our Christmas Dinner, and it was an exceptional experience. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding, with a notable level of attention to detail throughout our visit. Jamie , was particularly attentive and welcoming, making us feel at home, which has always been the case during our visits. The overall atmosphere exuded friendliness, enhancing our dining experience further. We consistently appreciate the great quality of food and the outstanding service provided here. It truly is a lovely place to enjoy a meal.

Turkey dinner was awful,turkey sliced too thick and very dry, roast potatoes obviously frozen,no peas ,carrots awful ,overall the worst meal l have ever tasted plate was full of sprouts and parsnips.

We came here for our office Christmas lunch, the food was delicious and the staff were lovely. I love the stylish and cosy atmosphere, especially this time of the year. We all had a great time, thanks Number 73.

The BEST amaretto sour made by Matt 👌

Booked for my mum's birthday, small plates were delicious but my dad ordered the turkey roast was really over done but he didn't want to make a fuss! Puddings were amazing! Drinks pretty good too! Only thing I could criticise a little was the service although everyone was lovely, they were constantly checking on us asking the same questions like they weren't communicating with eachother. It was just a bit much every 5 minutes. Would recommend the small plates though! Sooo good!!!

Jamie fitted us in last minute for our works do as where we were had a powercut and we couldn't eat or drink there.... Number 73 made us feel very welcome, were very attentive, the quality of food, drinks and atmosphere was outstanding...we will definitely be back! Thankyou again for saving our evening!

Simply the best!!!! Best food, best atmosphere, best staff and simply the very best manager, always making our special occasions even better. Thank you 🙏🏻 xxx

What a smashing place, number 73 is. All the staff are very knowledgeable, and friendly and made our visit perfect. Apologies regarding the stater picture. We were hungry so bits were missing. BBQ burnt ends were busting with flavour. The prawns were juicy and the sauce was good. Highly recommend the bread and olives. To mop all the sauces up. Knowledgeable. Matt, the manager helped advise my friend regarding the way to have her steak cooked. Impressed, not just wanting to take our order and go. Making sure we fully enjoyed the whole experience. I had already asked the open-plan kitchen what they would recommend. The chef said the steak or the short rib. WOW! A perfect bowl of goodness. The beef was soft, juicy and plentiful. Sitting on some red cabbage that was both sweet and acidic completing the beef & the gravy.

We are four vegetarians and one vegan. We went for Sunday roast of roasted cauliflower with all the trimmings and cauliflower cheese for the veggies. There was plenty on our plates but they gave us complimentary vegan potato croquettes as well! All of the food was delicious. My husband had a cocktail to drink and our daughter and me tried it, again delicious. The restaurant itself is tastefully decorated, comfy seating and not cramped at all. The music playing was great as we could still have a conversation but nice to listen to. The service was brilliant. Very attentive staff and polite. We will definitely go back as, all in all, a very enjoyable time.

Wowzer this bars food was well and truly succulent would definitely recommend and drinks where very magnificent

Absolutely love No73 - especially for gluten-free options! Almost all of the menu is GF/GFA, and every time I’ve been there, the food has been delicious. The crispy calamari is a must! Big favourite in my family, especially as a few of us are coeliac.

Can't recommend Number 73 enough - lovely food, lovely service and a great atmosphere. Jamie in particular is a great host and makes you feel so welcome.

This place is nothing short of amazing! The food, staff and the atmosphere are first class! The staff are amazing, managed by an incredible Manager in Jamie. Just got home after a wonderful Sunday afternoon with a full heart and stomach! Run don’t walk…..you will not be disappointed. Thank you 😍

The food was amazing as was the service. A special mention to Emily and Poppy! Thank you. The music was very chilled too…. Great experience and we will be back!!

Fantastic Sunday roast, really delicious, lovely warm welcome from Jamie and beautifully cooked by head chef Jordan and his team.

I shared a beautiful birthday with my family in great surroundings, served by happy & helpful staff & fed such amazing food.

Great place for food and drink. Handy in Waterlooville.

Fantastic evening. Food was amasing, service next to none very attentive. Live music just finished the evening off perfectly, gentleman called Craig Foster superb singer and the atmosphere was electric.

Such a lovely place in Waterlooville. The food is always of a good standard as well as the staff. Try it?!

OMG #73 has it all. Sunday Roast was soooo yummy 😋 Staff were efficient helpful cheerful and friendly. Can’t wait to go back 🤩

We had the best roast we’ve had in a long time! The food was absolutely delicious, and the manager went above and beyond to help us secure a table for 10 with a last-minute booking. He didn’t want to turn us away and made it work, which we really appreciated. This place came highly recommended, and I’m so glad I listened to those reviews. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great meal!

Friendly staff, good range of food and cocktails

Food was absolutely lovely, service was fantastic and the atmosphere was lovely. Jamie went out of his way for us as we had a booking for 18 people. The team kept checking that we were all happy. I would 100% recommend this restaurant 👌 Sunday roast is to die for, especially the belly pork 😋

Unfortunately the dessert did let this down a little. Roast dinner was lovely Service very good. Unfortunately the cold dry brownie was a disappointment. Wouldn't recommend the brownie, didn't eat the brownie but still paid for it, was not offered to take off the bill. The crumble and churros was a hit with the rest of our dining table.

Had a lovely breakfast here will definitely be back.

We have been here a few times now, I will say the other times we're memorable, but after this time it was not the best and it was not even busy, dirty tables and food on floor, empty bottle under are table, dirty cloth on the table next to us. Staff diss interest, and would rather chat, main course was a roast and was very nice, when we finished plate's were taken, then no one came to see if we wanted a dessert menu, 25 minutes passed, wife had to find someone to get a dessert menu, manager came, to take order for dessert. Said to him about no one coming to see if we wanted anything else, his excuse was all waitresses were on there break.what restaurant does that.

Came here with my family for a Sunday dinner. The food was absolutely amazing. We walked in and Matt was incredibly friendly, gave us a fantastic welcome. Jamie then looked after us and was equally great. One of the best (if not the best) local roasts I’ve had, would happily go here again

What a nice surprise. We went for an early mid-week diner. Relaxed atmosphere in the well decorated restaurant. Friendly staff. We both really enjoyed the steak, and vegetarian pasta dishes. Waterlooville is lucky to have somewhere of this standard.

We had a fantastic experience eating here. A warm welcome by Matt and Jamie and the team and a tremendous meal from a great menu. Thanks for your hospitality we will be back.

Had another fantastic meal at Bar 73 . Our Sunday lunch was faultless. We ate : 1: Beautifully cooked roast beef , perfectly rare and succulent. 2: Melt in the mouth roast lamb full of flavour . The meat was obviously from a joint , not thin slivers from mass produced catering packs. Freshly prepared , tasty vegetables , and gravy , clearly made with real meat juices. All arrived piping hot . Bar 73 has a semi open kitchen and when we eat there ,when I see that Jordan the Head Chef is in the kitchen , I know that we are going to have a fantastic meal . Once again the food under Jordan’s direction in the kitchen was fabulous . The service was excellent , friendly, attentive and professional . All the front of house team were great , as usual . On this visit Pia really stood out. Loved her” quirky vibe “ and the way she interacted with us as if she knew us . There was a new member of front of house staff being trained . We overheard how her colleague was training her and it was all about the customer . The discussions were about , how to make a great dining experience for customers . The food at Bar 73 is made with love and passion. The service is excellent . No surprise that they are the number one place to eat in Waterlooville on Trip Advisor .

I'm sorry to have to write this as the staff were lovely, but the food not that good. We ordered 3 roast beef and 1 fish and chips, the beef was a little dry around the edges, and only one of us had a home made Yorkshire pudding, the other 2 were flat frozen ones. The fish and chips was a joke, the fish was flat and not much bigger than a large fish finger. We were hungry and ate the food. The manager came and spoke to us and was very apologetic and was surprised we were not happy. He said the fish was fresh, but no way was it fresh, it was to firm and flat, fresh fish would be thicker and much more flakier. He did not charge us for the fish, which was good of him. He said they go for flavour more than quantity. But the potatoes were well cooked and we showed the waitress the badly black one and the edge of the beef which was dry and curled up. The place as a building was lovely and well spaced out, but not worth the money on the food. Once again sorry but sometimes flavour and quantity need to be addressed. My husband has just retired from the food standards agency and he's been around food for 40 years service, so knows fresh from frozen

Had a lovely evening with friends. We had the small plates and shared-they were all amazing. The atmosphere was fabulous and the staff were attentive. There was a wide selection of drinks from various gins to ales to wines. My friends had never been before, but said they will definitely return.

Best cooked breakfast I’ve ever had, and I’ve had many, everything on the plate was delicious. I will definitely be back. Gary

First time visiting with a group of three friends for the evening. Will definitely be back! What a lovely place and such a nice atmosphere - all the staff were so friendly especially Lexi and Emily who served us. The food was superb - we all had the steak which was delicious. A real gem of a place and cant wait to visit again.

Having seen the reviews was looking forward to coming here. On first impressions the restaurant has great decor, choice of drinks and food. However after waiting over 15min for our drinks order to be taken while watching 2 young girl waitresses and a manager wander about chatting and also listening to other customers complaining. There looked like there was no sign of our order being taken so we left with a grunt of a sorry from the waitress. Such a shame.

Lovely evening - Very attentive staff- and chef Tom cooks the best steak - thank you

Excellent food, service and such a relaxed place to eat. It's so good to find somewhere local for a good night out

Always the best every time ❤️ pancakes are to die for, see you again soon x

One of the best Sunday roasts I’ve had in a long time! Emily, Jamie and Matt looked after us so well and the food was amazing, would recommend to anyone!

Excellent night out. Went to watch the entertainment James Austin and have a meal. The food was delicious and James was great. Jamie the manager went above and beyond nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend. Definitely 5*

Very pleasant atmosphere and surroundings. Friendly staff... Great food! Will definitely come here again 👍

My friend and I went for an impromptu dinner this evening (Friday 26th) we were served by Emily throughout the evening. Her attentive, friendly spirit is absolutely worth a mention. From the minute we arrived to when we left Emily was nothing less than excellent! We mentioned her service to her and the manager in at the time but for anyone reading this the food was excellent but the service was outstanding. Well done Emily ❤️

What a fabulous place. We only stumbled across number 73 because we were getting the car cleaned nearby. Made to feel welcome by nice smiley happy staff and the manager. The place is so clean and inviting. We both had roast beef which was amazing and a side of cauliflower cheese. We are definitely going back. We would like to try other things on the menu, and it’s very reasonably priced. Was busy with a good atmosphere. Nothing to complain about at all 🙂

I went for Sunday lunch. The food was so good the roast potatoes the best ever. The chicken just melted in my mouth. Everything was so tasty. The service was so quick despite being busy. The manager and staff were so attentive. Can’t edit to go back. Best Sunday lunch ever

Love the decor and the background music, which enhances the already ambient atmosphere. Staff always have time for you, and the breakfast choices are very good.

Food and service were excellent. Manager and staff were very attentive, and the food was excellent. A welcome change to improve the experience of Sunday lunch.

A lovely, sophisticated spot! Impeccable service.

My first visit and thoroughly enjoyed it....lovely food, service very friendly and great atmosphere....loved the music too....excellent evening

By far the best Sunday roast I have had eating out. The staff can’t do enough for you and are happy & efficient. We have visited a few times with friends and each time has been great. I would definitely recommend 😀

We came again for a stunning Sunday lunch. Stylish decor, great friendly service, and outstanding food. Not to be missed

What an absolutely fantastic night at this great Bar/restaurant. Food and service was excellent. Our party of 12 were made so welcome by the Manager and all the staff. Never seen Mark Harris who was the wonderfull entertainment on Thursday 6th June 2024 before. What a great singer and personality Mark is. Will DEFINATELY be returning, hopefully Mark will be there singing again.

This is a gem of a gastro pub right in the heart of Waterlooville centre. Superb food, great atmosphere and a warm, friendly service.

We love coming to no73. The food is delicious and freshly cooked to order. The BBQ beef burnt ends are our favourite. The staff are very professional and attentive, but not too over the top, we never feel rushed. The manager is always present and taking pride in his restaurant, overseeing everything runs smoothly. We wil continue to visit no73. Thank you for a lovely evening, as always. Read less

Had a beautiful Sunday roast was abit unsure when recommended given the location but wow what a hidden gem will definitely be going back!! Really friendly staff too.

Absolutely fantastic place. The food is outstanding and very good prices. Just had the best Sunday roast and will definitely be back!

Been here several times for Sunday lunch, brunch and dinner. Always friendly service. Good menu and venue is accommodating for dogs (in the sheltered courtyard) and childrens fussy food habits!

Would have been 5 stars but made to feel uncomfortable about booking a table in the restaurant as it was a special occasion when the senior member of staff wanted us to sit on a pub table as it was easier for them. Never had an issue on a Sunday so weekday staff need to be more customer focused and if the booking allows you to select a table in the restaurant should be honoured without being made to feel as if we were an inconvenience!

What a hidden gem no 73 is , a fantastic team led by Jamie ,who’s ’old school approach to service is top class . I am a regular , but am always treated as if it’s my first visit . There is a varied menu with tapas and main courses and of course the now legendary Sunday roast , Thursday is the new sat with music every week which I love as the atmosphere is always lively!!

Such a friendly atmosphere in here. Me and my partner go in for regular date nights and we love it! Good selection of drinks, we are yet to try the food but that’s on the to do list!🤣

An absolute gem of a place, the friendliest most welcoming staff, delicious food and great choice/value, wonderful choice of drinks and did I mention the staff? Cannot recommend Jamie and his team enough, whether it's a date night, live music night, Sunday lunch, a quick drink or a light lunch .. always No73 as my first choice!

Great atmosphere tasty food mmmh tasty 🤤🤤and cocktails

Had a fantastic roast dinner here with our family, top marks were agreed all round! The bar has a great atmosphere and friendly/helpful staff. Featuring a bar area, restaurant area and a decent courtyard garden, the space is tastefully renovated. Our food was all very tasty; chicken, lamb, pork belly and chicken roasts were ordered, all of the meats were well cooked and flavoursome. My lamb was very tender, had some nice crispy edges but still melted in the mouth. The cauliflower cheese was VERY cheesy, don't get that often anymore so that was a decent touch. The bar offers breakfast, lunch and dinner menus throughout the week also, I would enjoy trying the dinner menu one evening.

Service was excellent really accommodating , the food was outstanding definitely worth a visit don't know how we haven't been there before!

Wow, wow, wow! Some of the best food I’ve had out in a long time! Went for a Sunday roast and had the beef loin steak and everything on the plate just melted in my mouth! Will be returning!

Excellent service! We celebrated my son’s 18th bday at Number 73 last Thursday and it was a blast! Everything was excellent, food, drinks, atmosphere , staff who went above and beyond. There was live music, with dance and singing along. The food was preordered and everything ready by the time we came in. I would absolutely recommend them!! Special thanks to Jamie, Dan and all the staff on Thursday 28th of March. Definitely an evening to remember, we can’t thank you enough. See you soon.

Highly recommend number 73. We had a Sunday lunch there yesterday. It was flawless, food, service, and attention to detail. We both had the lamb, a side order of cauliflower cheese it was all fabulous and no room for desert. Thank you

Fabulous Sunday lunch, everything cooked to perfection. Service is 100%. Prices in my opinion are very good for the standard you receive. Would highly recommend No 73 whether it’s a pop in for a coffee or a meal. A place where you feel totally comfortable. Give it a go.

We didn’t have a booking and it was a Saturday evening. The bar manager asked if we could wait 30 mins and a table should be free. We waited and we were very glad that we did! The food was delicious! All freshly made with no hint of a ‘microwave ding’. The staff were amazing and the manager was extra amazing. He looked after me when I knocked my glass over moving to a dining table from the bar area. I cut my hand and he came to my rescue with tissues and plasters. He even mopped up my blood from the floor in the ladies bathroom. Over and beyond, I feel!

Once again a fabulous evening at Bar 73. My husband arranged an impromptu surprise birthday meal for me with a group of friends and family. As usual the food was excellent. Tasty and prepared with the care and passion that I have always experienced on all of my visits. The food service from the kitchen for the whole group was impeccable. The table service from the staff was , friendly , warm and professional . The staff have obviously been trained well as they strike the perfect balance of attentive but not overbearing. They always have a warm welcome for their customers. Many thanks to Jaime and the team for another faultless evening.

The staff were lovely and helped my nan. The food was delicious and I would definitely come again

Excellent break experience really enjoyed and the service was excellent