The Shack in Gosport

This is our go to stop for a cuppa and food after a morning kayaking or swimming. Good, honest food realistically priced. And they serve tea/coffee in proper cups!

Love this little place! I come to monks hill to swim every Sunday and treat myself to a hot chocolate and some sausage and chips afterwards. Always yummy and hot, perfect after a cold swim!

Lovely cup of coffee in china mugs staff very friendly sat andcsaw peoplexordering fresh rolls chips etc looked all lovely will be back

Instant coffee. Says it all really.

Very good place to grab a quick bite, good value.

Right on the Beach with very reasonable food and drink.

Good cheesy chips with loads of salt vingear and tomatoes ketchup sauce put on the chips good portion of chips fills you up friendly staff and owner who works at the shack

I got a sausage and egg roll and the guy left a lot of eggshell in there, I can appreciate mistakes happen but the amount that was left the guy who made it clearly didn't care

Was very pleasantly surprised, the chips were delicious as was the fish finger roll. Very quickly delivered. Will visit again.

Rude staff almost left, but thought it would be rude of me to do so. Food was bad too

Why is she always so grumpy in her little gold mine 🤷

Lovely location only had ice cream but looks like a good and well run eatery.

Good food good service chips fab cheesy chips to die for.chips like your mum used to make. 👌. If busy be patient worth the wait. Ray cuss

A cheeky bacon roll after parkrun. Mug of tea. What's not to love?

Lovely little place for a stop off. A nice mug of tea on the beach in a proper China mug and the food there is also very good ,served by very friendly staff

Lovely little place to stop for refreshments

Good food in a beautiful location by the sea

It's OK. Prices are alright, and the food is OK. It's not there to be gourmet and does the job. It always seems to be busy, so clearly people are enjoying it. Nothing bad about the place at all. It does what it does, but it would need to do it better for higher stars.

Although the cheesy chips and hot chocolate were good. The staff at the shack were not helpful and not at all dog friendly, we have visited the shack many many times over the last 10 years and from memory there was always a bowl of water out for dogs. Today we visited couldn't see a bowl so asked if they had one, to be told they don't have one and we needed to go to the end of the car park, which we had passed and advised the tap wasn't working, no response no offer of even giving us an old ice cream tub, so we could purchase a bottle of water to pour into. For a popular dog walking beach, this is a real shame, a small, gesture to our furry friends would go a long long way, I'm guessing a lot of their business during this time of year is dog walkers, so why not provide for them as well. Very disappointed

Seems to have random opening hours but a nice place.

Lovely place and great location. However don’t believe the website when it says they’re open. Twice we’ve driven over 10 miles to get there to find it CLOSED despite it saying it was OPEN. Very disappointing!!!

This is a lovely place to have a cuppa and home made rock cake while watching the sea. Friendly staff. However yesterday (Dec 22) we drove 15 miles to get there to find them closed despite their website saying they were open. Very disappointed.

Didn't visit, just parked in the car park.

Just what we needed on a cold foggy Saturday. You can keep your fancy coffee: what you get here is a huge range of traditional cafe food right on the beach. Real mugs too. Great value

Really well placed shack for s walk up the beach! Friendly owners and staff, and while what's on offer is quite limited, they do seem to pack more in such a small building than you might think. Pretty sure it's seasonally open though, and closed for the winter.

Wow just discovered the best chips I’ve ever had!! And family all agreed. Yum yum! So nice to actually have home cooked real chips… will be back… also as a gluten free person this little shack caters for those with dietary requirements better than many well know places I’ve been too 👍

Lovely coffee stop right on the beach. Lovely service and very reasonably priced. They have sausages ready for the dogs which is always a good sign . Enjoyed a scrummy toasted tea cake with my coffee

I really love the shack and it would seem that everyone does as it is always busy, but the queue goes quick. After a quick swim it was lovely to warm up with a nice piece of cake.

Brilliant place friendly welcome good range of treat's and good cup of tea

Great little place is The Shack. Park up; SUP, swim or run along the coastal path and then stop by at The Shack for a proper cup in a China mug. Sit on the beach and watch the sea. Great stuff. Very handy for the beach access point and car park.

So handy ,nice food good choice of things you may have forgotten to bring to the beach

Lovely staff at shack and really helpful, lets you have the coffee in a mug and trusts you to bring it back. Lovely coffee, nice and hot. Totally disagree with previous review - this person needs to stop criticising what is a long standing lively place to get a drink or snack and appreciate the time and effort this loads puts into providing this service for us as locals

Now ive been to the shack MANY times, and it was nice. however, I experienced underwhelming expectations when going here again . I ordered 3 cheesy chips ,one plain ,all four had ketchup, the ketchup was rubbery and sweet. however, it wasn’t a good flavour, it overpowered the chips substantially.they did not give me a big enough serving to fit the price and the chips weren’t moved so when i ate them they were soggy.this could have been avoided if the ketchup came in packets or if they moved the chips to the side. The chips also had uneven saltines, with some being too salty and others not being salted at ALL, this could’ve also been avoided by shaking the chips in a paper bag or container… which also leads me to the packaging, it’s plastic;like polystyrene and i know its more money to produce paper then polystyrene but I would expect it from a well known place thats been running for years, Further acknowledging my concern of it being located on the beach front so if it was littered on the floor it would only have to travel 10 meters for it to be in the sea which increases our problem with global pollution. Now I could forgive all of this the price is TOO MUCH £2.60 for cheesy chips?? The cheese is not even melted its just cheese on chips and its not even a large, we ordered a medium… the regular chips cost £2 but that means it cost 60p for cheese… also the wait was long like a 45 minute wait and was so long I almost went to catch the live fish in the sea, I probably would have even caught one in half the time it felt to wait… Taking all of this into account my final conclusion suggests, its not worth the hassle wait and money. Its not worth it for me because i am inpatient if you want to get food from here go for it but with the cost of things rising i cannot afford this type of common food..

Always good food, husband and friend went back for second helpings. unlucky me couldn't manage anymore.

Great place to stop for a cuppa, what a view. In the winter a warm cup of tea on a walk is always welcome. There is a great range of food offered for such a small kitchen area. Highly recommend the homemade Victoria Sponge. Also if you like geocaching there is a large geocache behind the counter, just ask :)

🥖🧀🥖🧀🥖🧀🥖🧀🥖🧀 The Shack is a great place for a snack drink or ice cream It was really busy but people are served quickly Fresh rolls and hot food available Had a lovely cup of tea Hubby enjoyed a roll and chips They do a great breakfast roll that we had on a previous occasion Give it a try

Been here a few times lovely little beach shack down on the beach friendly and polite would defo recommend

Hot and cold snacks, tea and coffee plus a selection of ice creams. Seating available, plus you can sit on the beach, and enjoy the sunshine and seaside.

One of our favourite places. Has been for years. We sat on the beach with a jumbo sausage in a roll. Onions and tomato sauce. We had a portion of chips between us and a mug of tea each. Spent an hour with our books and watching the people splashing away in the sea.

Nice MUG of tea not paper cups. Really handy place

This beachside shack sells a mixture of hot and cold snacks and drinks and an eclectic mix of traditional British seaside paraphernalia. I grabbed a sausage and medium chips, after a very chilly dip in the Solent, and was pleasantly suprised at how good the food was although I was glad I went for the medium chip portion.

Ideally suited for a quick snack or coffee on the beach. I opted for a medium sausage and chips as I was just out from a very chilly dip in the sea. The food was very welcome and good but I was glad I didn't go for the small chips. This place also sells a typically eclectic mixture of seaside paraphernalia should you have forgotten anything for your trip to the beach.

Seems to sell a bit of everything and super handy when you are walking along the seafront

This place is brilliant could not get 2 more helpful people 👏 and the food and drink is very filling A BIG THANK YOU X

Decent ice cream! Great location.

The Shack ìs haven't sent when you have just walked 12 miles. The bacon&egg bap, with a coffee was wonderful, service friendly and quick.

Great place lovely atmosphere fresh air perfect

Love it great ice cream and chips

Always a bonus when the shack is open. Simple snacks and reasonable prices. Easter Sunday bacon & egg bap, sitting on a sunny beach with a decent brew in a mug. Never had a bad cuppa tea here as it's made in a big pot, nice and strong!

Had a bacon and egg butty for Saturday breakfast which was amazing! Highly recommend!

A lovely little place for a coffee an a bite to eat on tha beach 🏖 a tad over priced but what isn't. Very convenient for carpark £1.00 per hour would suggest down loading the app if your going to youse the beach. Look out for the seals

Great little place however I think the opening hours need to be updated. Every time we try to go again it’s shut when it should be open.

Lovely lady that runs this little coffee shack. Really nice location and very friendly. Highly recommended.

Mid kayak through the solent we noticed this little place right on the beach. We stopped for a coffee and tea which were served in proper china mugs not plastic which was great. Service with a smile as well. We sat on the beach in the autumn sunshine enjoying our drinks before continuing our kayak. Although we didn't stay for food, what we saw being served looked delicious and was complimented by other customers we spoke to. A little gem right on the beach.

So I was out on my bike & Seen this place always looked busy on previous passing so thought I’d try- I ordered a Bacon Burger & 2 Cans of Pepsi & was not disappointed or tho a little expensive the Fried onions made up for it.. (£7) The lady was very pleasant & the food was good so can’t complain your be seeing me again soon Thank You..

We have had lunch here twice now and on both occasions have noted the exceptional service and standard of our lunch. Would thoroughly recommend.

I have been visiting the shack for over 20 years either as part of a visit to the beach or especially for a cuppa and light bite. The food is consistently good especially the hand cut chips. The choice and price is also good considering the location. As things are cooked fresh the wait time has always been quicker than I expect, again bearing in mind the location and size of the cabin. I have never had a problem with the service or seen anyone else experience anything negative.

I’ve never left a review before but felt compelled to so others don’t have to experience the same awful behaviour. Ordered 2 portions of chips, told to collect around the side at the window. Server came to the window handed me a portion of chips as I ordered it. A lady then came wondering over and explained she was queuing first and there was a mix up. The owner then appeared and was very aggressive saying the orders are now all messed up, even though the poor young girl serving had made the mistake. Me and this lady are both stood there in shock as she then called me a bastard under her breath! I ended up walking away not to escalate the matter. This is the most appalling behaviour I’ve ever come across, absolutely no need for it whatsoever and all over some chips!! And the portion size was embarrassing.

I can't believe my eyes reading some of the last reviews on here. I frequently visit the shack and every single time the staff have been absolutely polite and always very thankful for your custom. The prices are super cheap and the food has always been delicious and good portions! You can also get a hot drink in a mug which you return - great way to reduce your plastic usage! All in all a perfect place to get a snack!

Hello unhappy customer here just would like to advertise the horrible customer service issued here rude old woman or man. waiting time appalling will not be returning

Walked past initially, opting to go to the restaurant further up for late breakfast, but they had stopped serving, so returned to the Shack & glad we did. The food was reasonably priced. It also helped as the sun was out. Lovely little place, excellent service, quick & food hot & tasty. Went for breakfast roll & chips & sausage & chips, served up within a few minutes, run by 2 ladies, very smiley & polite. Would recommend & defo return Well done ladies

We always visit the Shack when we go to the beach at Lee =-on-Solent with our grandchildren. The welcome is always friendly and the tea and coffe are very welcome on a cold day

Always busy which tells you how good it is. Food is great and how they produce such great food in such a small space is amazing

I bought 2 ice creams at The Shack at the beach today at a cost of £4.40, one of which clearly wasn’t frozen as the chocolate started to fall off and melted the moment I opened the packet. I immediately took it back and told the owner it was inedible as it was all falling apart and I had to put it in the bin in front of her. Instead of apologising and offering to replace it, she was the rudest woman I have ever encountered and blamed the weather for it melting and refused to accept any responsibility or apology. This was despite my friend also confirming I had only just bought it a moment ago. I was left out of pocket and my ice cream binned. It’s safe to say I will be spending my money elsewhere in the future!

During the pandemic the Shack has provided a purpose to go walking, with good simple food and drinks on the way. Sometimes busy they are friendly and efficient and have bravely continued trading. There are lots of public benches close by to safely sit on. Long may it continue.

Unfortunately went here yesterday to treat the kids to chips on the beach. The woman serving did not listen to my daughters order instead chatting to another person rudely over her shoulder. When the order came the portion sizes were less than a Mac Donald’s...

The Shack is as it says on the tin, simple refreshments right on the beach. A mug of tea & coffee, crispy bacon in a bread roll. Perfect and great prices.

Visited today with my wife. Just to be clear - the food was okay and the young lady who took our order was very friendly and efficient. However, the owner preparing the food was very rude and disrespectful. We simply asked for our teas to...

Many people are walking along the beach to keep sane in these strange Covid times. I am very grateful that the Shack is open serving hot food and drinks. With seating outside and nearby it is an ideal stop for safe eating. Friendly people. Coffee...

This small 'snack shack' is very handy for Monk's Hill beach and the slipway near the hovercraft museum. The queues can be a little long at times, but there is a good view of the sea to enjoy whilst you are waiting. There are picnic...

Definitely the best place to eat on the sea front, can't believe we have never stopped there before now. What a perfect little place The Shack is for a bit to eat in a lovely setting right on the beach. Had a nice walk with...

Yesterday I stood behind a young man being served while the manager was holding the shutter. I enquired if she was waiting to close (although it was nowhere near closing time) and explained I only wanted an ice lolly so wouldn’t be long to which...

Situated close to sea shore this small establishment serves teas and coffees along with tasty snacks, burgers, hot dogs, pies etc. outside seating lets you feel the sea breeze. Freindly staff

As locals we call in many times, bacon roll and a rock cake and cup of tea just right. Always cooked fresh so worth a short wait, couple of picnic benches on the grass, or tables and chairs on the shingle. Great views. Owner and...

The shack never lets you down great food and drinks right on the edge of te Solent. I have been there several times love it

As the name suggests, this place is no bigger than a standard household garage serving Tea, coffee, sodas, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and other small snacks. It's Ok for a quick stop off if on the beach or out for a walk, however be prepared...

Best bacon and egg roll ever, even though I did get yolk all down my body warmer! Right on the beach at Lee so it will probably be windy.

Out for a walk at 1100 but closed had to go to the new café at the airport for a cup of tea , with the bonus of the spitfire doing several flights

My family have visited regularly for many years and have always found the food to be good and staff hard working and friendly. The Shack has a hygiene standard of 5 and in our opinion provides a very valuable service.

Used the Shack many times in the past always happy with service & food but after today don't think I'll ever go there again. Helpful young girl on the front the but the other one was SO rude to me,I know it's hot & there...

The service was rude and very slow. The food was awful and rubbery and the chip portion size didn’t even feed both of my young children. Will not be using them again

Right on the beach serving snacks, ice cream and sausage or fish finger and chips. They do different portion sizes and the small was ideal for the grandchildren. Worth a visit and very reasonable.

How these people serve so many people I don't know. I bought some Flippers. And a mask. Magic..Sheer Magic.

It’s a nice spot and good variety. However the person serving is very abrupt and needs to cheer up! She didn’t want to serve me Two I’ve creams between 3 toddlers. Very unhelpful!

Go down to this little haven in Lee. You won't be disapointed. There is free parking as well we visit nearly every day, try the sausage and chips or the home made cakes, you'l love it , take in a walk as well and come back for a cuppa> Just love this place and Angela's wonderful speed of service. Keep it going

i visited The Shack today and ordered food. i am very ill fighting cancer, i struggle to breath and am very weak due to chemotherapy. I had my friend with me who is also disabled, struggles to walk due to a hip replacement that went wrong, we are both elderly. The food arrived and was very poor, so i asked to speak to the manager. she came to talk to me and i explained i wasn't happy with part of my meal, her reaction was "no-one has ever complained before" and she walked away. I sat back down with my friend and moments later the manager re appeared and told us to "get up, if the food isn't good enough for you then neither are my table and chairs". she took away the table and chairs and then demanded we leave the beach and don't come back again. i was in shock, she treated us like animals. I wouldn't advise wasting your money on the poor food, the sausages were very poor quality, i ended up feeding it to my dog!!

A great place, good views, good food and free parking. I can't think of anywhere better to view the Solent.

I was at the shack today waiting for an order of chips (just 1 medium chips) there was a mix ups with orders where a customer picked up the wrong order- by accident! the owner was extremely rude to the customers who had accidently taken the wrong order and also stated that this "messed up all her orders". She was blaming the customers rather than apologising and fixing the problem. There is a rubbish system for picking up your order and the other people working in the shack are actually children (no older than 13 or 14) and this all together gave us a very poor experience of customer service.

This is an absolute gem. Hot food served at very reasonable prices and at a venue positioned next to the sea. Eight of us had bacon rolls, hot dogs and chips and thoroughly enjoyed them sitting outside on a warm October day. Anyone who loves walking along Lee promenade should stop here for a snack. The staff are always friendly and very efficient.

A mug of tea and bacon roll from The Shack is a perfect end to a cold winter day's walk to Titchfield Haven and back. It's open throughout the year, friendly service, and if the weather's bad you can eat in your car and return the crockery afterwards!

Fantastic little place at the end of promenade very friendly plenty to choose and great views of the Isle of Wight

Cheap as chips - and what a location. Took the wife and dog to the seaside on a Wednesday afternoon and had Sausage and Chips, a Chicken Wrap and two mugs of tea. The lady serving was charming and full of spring. I do recommend this stop and a quick bite to eat and tea. A beautiful view across the Solent but very windy.

A convenient place to purchase refreshments and other seaside essentials on the seafront. A limited selection of food is available, but it is nice and value for money. Tables and chairs are available, but you are sitting literally on the beach with no shelter, which has the advantage of great views of the Solent and the Isle of Wight. Being so close to the airfield there are light aircraft coming and going almost overhead so not ideal for peace and quiet, but if you like aircraft that is fine.

I was about to visit this little shack today to grab a coke, until the women behind the desk started being rude to a lady and her 3 dogs. Think I'll hold off in future and visit the friendly ice cream shops just up from here.

The Shack is one of many al-fresco eateries along Britain's south coast, there are wooden tables and seats on the greenery and plastic tables and chairs on the 'beach' (Very pebbly) and a tremendous view, but if the weather turns nasty on you you either get wet or get into your car.