Lunch places around the Guildhall

Here's my review of places to go for lunch around the Guildhall.

The Square Cafe

Inside the Guildhall, the selection of pizza at this cafe is good value at £4.50. Our favourite is the Greek one with spinach, red onion and Feta cheese. A good selection of cakes also available with the usual selection of coffee. It can get quite crowded during lunch time.

Canvas Cafe
Tucked inside the Portsmouth & Southsea Station it's worth a trek for the best coffee and cakes. They come from Bread Addiction.

Andre's Food Bar
Everything looks good in this branch of the well-known family run cafe. The menu tends to be adventurous and there are daily specials too. Not many seats available.

113 Kitchen & Bar
On the site of a formerly bustling cafe, this joint is also serving mainly pizza. The decor is a little sparse and grey but the food is good. We can also recommend the calamari starter.

Leilamezze
Occupying the former Old Vic Pub the Lebanese mezze place is becoming a destination place for vegetarian and vegan. Dishes are generous and refreshing. Try the Foul Modamas, tabbouleh and the hot, cheesy Zaatar Mannoush.

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