Abarbistro - Portsmouth

I had an amazing Sunday lunch at this restaurant. The food was delicious and beautifully presented, the wine selection was great, and the staff were attentive and friendly. The prices were reasonable and it was definitely worth the drive from Fareham. I would give this restaurant 5 stars in every category!

We spent a nice few hours at the Abar last night. I haven’t been for a few years as I thought the food was over-priced, but as most of party lives in Old Portsmouth, we decided to visit the Abar for dinner. The house red and white wine were very palatable and all our meals were pleasing. I had the ham hock, ducks egg and chips, and it was delicious and fairly-priced. The waiting staff were friendly enough, but why, oh why do they insist on calling everyone ‘guys’? It’s so annoying particularly as we were a party of five women. It’s so casual, and whilst I don’t expect formal addressing in a pub/bistro, ‘guys’ is just awful. Please think again how you address your diners.

Great atmosphere, great food but for the first time in years of visiting the ABar the service was genuinely awful. Had to repeat the order multiple times, didn’t ask if we wanted to order wine, came back to clear the table of wine glasses, and still didn’t ask if we wanted to order wine. Walked away half way through ordering drinks twice, before getting the full order, only to turn up with the wrong drinks. I waited for my wine to accompany my starters and the rest of the table had finished before it arrived. Having visited for a shared 50th/92nd Birthday it was a big disappointment.

Had such a lovely lunch yesterday and thought I should write a review. Service and food excellent . Lovely business winning formula

Excellent food and atmosphere, service immaculate, staff very professional and friendly. We highly recommend to visit this restaurant if you are looking for good food and value for money.