Venue Snapshot

Name:

The Tap & Tandoor

Location:

Gunwharf Quays, Southsea

Visit date:

Friday 28th November 2025

Type (restaurant / café / pub / bar etc.):

Indian Gastro Pub

How we booked/found it:

Walk in

Website:

https://tapandtandoor.co.uk/pages/copy-of-menu-portsmouth

Getting There

Parking:

Gunwharf Quays Car Park

Ease of finding:

Very easy. Well-lit frontage.

Accessibility (steps, ramps, loos, prams, dogs):

No issues with accessibility for people or prams. 

First Impressions

Décor & vibe:

A classic British pub at heart, lifted with warm Indian-Asian touches, the kind of place that feels instantly familiar but pleasantly different, but definitely with a modern twist.

Atmosphere & crowd:

Friday-night energy. A young, upbeat crowd shaking off the working week.

Welcome on arrival:

Pleasant and with a smile

What We Ordered

Food & drink ordered:

Starters: Chicken Tikka, Chicken Wings and some Poppadoms. For mains we had A chicken curry, lamb curry, hot pepper chicken curry, Pilau Rice, Plain Naan. Drinks - Peroni

Presentation:

Attractive and tidy plating.

Flavour & quality notes:

Rich, confident flavours; the spice has presence without trying to steal the show.

Cost (incl. any service charge):

£170 for a 3 person dinner.

Staff & Service

Friendliness:

Warm and cordial. Professional.

Speed & attentiveness:

Reasonable. Did not have to wait too long between orders or courses

Knowledge & recommendations:

No recommendations sought

Anyone to mention by name/role:

NA

Facilities & Practicalities

Toilets (cleanliness, accessibility):

Decent sized facilities which were nice and clean and all smelt perfectly decent.

Seating comfort:

Large restaurant which could take over 150 guests but we were not hemmed in or crowded out. Plenty of room for us and the seats were comfortable.

Sports on TV

Not at this location

WiFi / Mobile Coverage:

Good on both points

Noise levels:

Quiet enough for conversation

Outdoor space / extras:

NA

Value for Money

Rating (1–5 stars):

★★★★☆

Why this rating?

Good quality dishes and reliable service — exactly what you hope for from an Indian gastropub in a busy waterside setting.

Insider Tips

Best tables/areas:

A booth was a nice experience 

Must-order items:

The Hot Pepper Chicken Curry was delicious and packed a punch, but not a knockout blow.

What to avoid:

NA

Best times to visit:

Aim for around 8pm — late enough for atmosphere, early enough to beat the peak Gunwharf swell.

The Verdict

What we loved:

The quality and flavour of the dishes.

What we didn’t:

Perhaps a little on the pricier side for a casual curry night, but the flavours justified it on this occasion.

Would we return (yes/no & why):

Yes – The food was well worth the visit

Overall rating (1–5 stars):

★★★★☆