Welcome to The Lightship, a unique dining experience aboard an iconic landmark in the Solent, featuring stunning views, fresh seafood, and delicious cocktails.

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Catch of the day
Fish and Chips
Dressed Crab
Pan Fried Scallops
Avocado Caprese
Nicoise Salad
Mussels Mariniere
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About The lightship

The Lightship is a unique dining and drinks destination aboard a beautifully restored 1940s lightship.

Originally named the Mary Mouse II, this vessel served as a guiding light for ships navigating the coast of Portsmouth. Now, it has been given a new lease of life, welcoming visitors from both land and sea to enjoy a vibrant atmosphere, fresh seafood and stunning views of the Solent from its location in Haslar Marina.

From cocktails on the top deck to intimate dining in the restaurant below, the Lightship is a place where lasting memories are made, captured, and shared.

A taste of the lightship

Catch of the day
Fish and Chips
Dressed Crab
Pan Fried Scallops
Avocado Caprese
Nicoise Salad
Mussels Mariniere
Chilli and Garlic Prawns
Chicken Caesar Croquettes
8oz Ribeye Steak

We are proud to use only the freshest seafood and quality ingredients. Food is served Monday through Saturday between 12:00 and 21:00.

Day Menu
Evening Menu

Sunday Jazz Afternoons

What better way to spend a Sunday than to relax with a glass of wine in hand, looking out over the Solent and taking in the smooth sounds of live Jazz? Join us from 3pm every Sunday.

Please note that food will not be served on Sundays. 

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Lovely venue especially if you fancy a drink on the harbour. I’ve been down a few times now tried a few different dishes and the food is honestly amazing. Lots of different cocktails on the menu as well. Staff are always friendly and welcoming can’t wait to sample the new menu!

By Rachel Ruthven

Staff are really friendly , nothing is too much trouble ! Great food great setting looking over Old Portsmouth ... with the Spinnaker Tower all lit up ... really enjoyable evening 🤗👍

By Nicky Noyce

Wow, what an amazing experience. The delicious food, the amazing scenery the lovely staff, I couldn't fault a single thing. I would recommend anyone to visit here. It felt like being abroad the whole evening. After our meal we sat in the outside bar, where again, the scenery was beautiful..... Thank you Lightship, we will be visiting again

By Melissa Richards

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    Visit us:

    The Lightship,
    Haslar Marina,
    Gosport, PO12 1NU

    Tel: 02394 006170
    Mob: 07413 717063

    bookings@thelightshiphaslar.co.uk