A meal before a show, a coffee between errands or a drink beside the water: these five places offer different ways to spend time in Fareham. This is a researched shortlist, not a ranking or a set of personal restaurant reviews. It includes both independent venues and larger pub and café-bar groups. Details were checked against the linked sources on 18 September 2026.
Villa Romana: Italian dining on the High Street
Villa Romana occupies the Old Coach House on Fareham’s High Street. Its Italian food and wine offering makes it an option for a sit-down lunch or evening meal, and the restaurant also advertises private dining and celebrations.
Find it: The Old Coach House, High Street, Fareham PO16 7BB. Telephone: 01329 825316. The restaurant lists parking behind the building. Check its current menu and book directly, especially for a group or special occasion.
Villa Romana: menu, reservations and directions
Vito Lounge: a town-centre café-bar
On the corner of West Street and Harper Way, Vito Lounge faces Westbury Manor Museum and has a small outdoor seating area. It is part of the Lounges group, with a menu covering meals, tapas and drinks. Its central location makes it a practical stop while spending time in town.
Find it: 80 West Street, Fareham PO16 0JN. Telephone: 01329 233444. The venue lists dog-friendly facilities, wheelchair-accessible seating and an accessible toilet. It generally welcomes walk-ins, with group enquiries recommended for six or more people. Confirm any specific access needs directly.
Vito Lounge: menus, facilities and group bookings
Cams Mill: pub dining beside the water
Cams Mill is a Fuller’s pub on the Cams Hall Estate, with a waterside patio and a menu of pub dishes. It offers a different setting from the High Street venues, with outdoor tables for days when the weather makes eating outside appealing.
Find it: Cams Hall Estate, Fareham PO16 8AA. Telephone: 01329 287506. The official site lists step-free access, accessible parking and toilet facilities, and welcomes families and dogs. Food service finishes earlier than the bar, so check kitchen hours when planning an evening visit.
Cams Mill: menus, food times and table bookings
The Richmond Restaurant: a meal before the theatre
Inside Lysses House Hotel on the old High Street, the Richmond Restaurant serves hotel dining in a Georgian building. The hotel advertises a pre-theatre dinner option for Fareham Live visitors, making this one to consider when the evening has a fixed curtain time.
Find it: Lysses House Hotel, 51 High Street, Fareham PO16 7BQ. Telephone: 01329 822622. The hotel lists free parking. Tell the team your show time when booking and confirm the menu and service available on your chosen date.
Lysses House Hotel: restaurant and pre-theatre dining
The Golden Lion: a High Street drinks stop
The Golden Lion is a traditional pub at 28 High Street, with real ales, a beer garden and a programme that includes live music and quizzes. This entry is primarily a drinks option: check directly about food service rather than assuming meals are available whenever the bar is open.
Find it: 28 High Street, Fareham PO16 7AE. Telephone: 01329 511859. The pub welcomes children and dogs, but specifically lists restricted wheelchair access. Contact the team about the entrance and facilities if access affects your plans. On-site parking is limited.
The Golden Lion: visiting information and contact details
Before you go
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