The Hideaway Southsea Reviews

81 Reviews


Ciaran Harmer, October 2024

Rhian is the best, team Hideaway


Izzie Appleton, October 2024

The best cafe in the area by far. Super dog themed and dog friendly. They even have a shop area and grooming room just for dogs! The dog menu is amazing and unique, and the staff are so attentive and helpful


Rhian Marie, October 2024

Such a great place to remote work from. With great drinks and menu available. The dogs can relax, get pampered, treated, fed and socialised with other dogs!


Jade Bligh, October 2024

Amazing dog friendly food selection. Best place for pooches that I’ve ever been!


Harriet Jones, October 2024

Fab place, really deserves to be recognised


Nala Wheeler, October 2024

Best dog cafe and I love the dog menu!


Jean Murphy, October 2024

Great dog friendly cafe!


Cory Williams, October 2024

Lovely venue in a lovely spot


Katy Goodhead, October 2024

The hideaway is an absolute gem - it’s such a safe space and haven for us and our little murph!


Emma Simpson-Massey, October 2024

Great to take my dog and get him so treats


Emily Callen, October 2024

The hideaway is the BEST venue in southsea hands down! Not only are they absolutely amazing with dogs, but they are so family friendly too. Roo was very nervous when we first adopted him, the hideaway was the first place he enjoyed going, the team are all so welcoming and they are able to offer tips & treats for dogs (as well as their amazing dog menu!) Chloe is utterly amazing (with us & Roo!) we LOVE the hideaway!


Caroline Brennan, October 2024

Amazing atmosphere, lovely attentive staff and an exceptional venue for our furry friends!


Claire Gurd, October 2024

Chloe and the team does an amazing job. They are so nice helpful and professional. The hideaway itself has a lovely atmosphere. They hold different functions like quiz nights for charity and also social gatherings with everyone is invited


Joe Peskett, October 2024

This cafe has everything equipped to spoil your pups from a dog menu to dog grooming, even sip n paint classes where you can paint a picture of your own dog, it’s also human friendly with a lovely contemporary menu with all sorts of activities such as a regular pub quiz , sip n paint many other things going on…

Highly recommend


Benji Barnes, October 2024

Great coffee, great atmosphere, lovely place to visit


Tiffany Hardy, October 2024

They have been open a year today from the moment they opened to now, has been amazing. Friendly and welcoming staff, an amazing dog menu plus human menu which cater for all, the cafe throughout has a lovely interior and so welcoming. Wonderful events seen no where else, this is the most dog friendly place I’ve been in Portsmouth but not only Portsmouth other city’s as well, I will continue to keep returning.


Karl Bolt, October 2024

Brilliant every time daisy and j have been in wevd been made very welcome by all


Caitlin Horner, October 2024

Perfect cafe which is super dog friendly. There is dog grooming parlour available, treats and dog wear to purchase and an extensive doggy food/drink menu. Staff are always super friendly and there is plenty of space to sit comfortably with your doggy.


David Roberts, October 2024

It’s the best dog friendly business I’ve ever seen. A wonderful cafe that serves its own dog menu and drinks, alongside its grooming salon, photography studio and dog shop, it’s truly any dog owners dream venue.


Michele Wheeler, October 2024

A great place for both dogs and humans! Very friendly and professional. Chloe and the team work hard for the community, putting on events from poetry reading to quizzes and exercise classes. For dogs she has a dog menu, a groomer, pet photographer, a shop where you can get all your doggy essentials and all the usual things such as water bowls, blankets, and dog treats. The cafe has also helped to create jobs and rejuvenate the local neighbourhood.


Emma Wykes, October 2024

Great menu, great staff.

Pet friendly!


Teresa Meade, October 2024

My reason is That Chloe gas really worked very hard to get were she is mow and the hideaway offers so much for customers who has dogs and even if you do not gave a dog and the menu for the doggies is great they well deserve the award for best dog friendly cafe and they put all sorts of events on for people that has dogs amazing place


Chanel George, October 2024

Very friendly dog cafe. Great food and lots to do for your dog!


Sophie Bassett, October 2024

The Hideaway is not just dog friendly, but it is made FOR dogs. It is truly centred around Dogs, from ball pits and blankets to an entire dog menu. Not only that, all the staff are so friendly and accommodating and no ask is too big. It’s a friendly venue with a mixture of events on all the time and one of my favourite places to be.


Bruce Wheeler, October 2024

Really welcoming, good coffee and dog treats, and really convenient fir my walking routes on Southsea Common


Karen Albwardy, September 2024

Great venue, great atmosphere and great people.


Adrienne Wheeler, September 2024

This is an excellent space for dogs, children, groups. The service is great. A great atmosphere. Dogs get pampered , fed and loved here.


Ellie Woodward, September 2024

Beautiful coffee and great space for my dog


Gemma Fish, September 2024

Incredible menu and space for dogs x


Alice Wheeler, September 2024

Extremely dog friendly, also an onsite groomers, dog shop and a menu for dogs to have alongside their humans. Lovely open space.


Rosa Wheeler, September 2024

Really friendly staff. Lovely place to socialise and meet up with other dog owners. Very dog friendly.


Aimee Wheeler, September 2024

Beautiful caffe and lovely staff


Stephanie Rouse, September 2024

Great atmosphere, lovely food (for dogs as well as me!). Always welcoming.


Clare Feathers, September 2024

They are more than dog friendly. They look forward to welcoming owners with dogs, making sure to bring water bowls over and.the doggie menu too. Really lovely vibe and so nice to feel welcome with my dog as opposed to tolerated


Lulu Simpson, September 2024

Lovely place to take my dog, he loves the dog charcuterie board :)


Charles Wheeler, September 2024

The best dog cafe in England hands down.


Hazel Porter, September 2024

lovely doggie menu with loads of special treats, as well as a ball pit for them!!


Rhian Hunter, September 2024

It’s like a dog therapy cafe, where you can go and chill out, and meet amazing doggos! The staff are so helpful and friendly and the food is so good! All round tick tick tick from me


Danni Coombes, August 2024

The most dog friendly cafe around! The staff are all so lovely, they hold so many different events and it has a great atmosphere


Cecelia O’Connor, August 2024

Such a lovely venue, such friendly and accommodating staff. Owner Chloe is amazing, will definitely be returning!


Samantha Royles, August 2024

I have attended a few events at the hideaway from the day it opened. Staff Is very Friendly and welcoming wirh an amazing healthy food menu

Good luck for the future ahead Chloe and your team.


Laura Kay, August 2024

Food and drinks are delicious. Both family and dog friendly. There is a dog shop, dog menu, dog blankets. Lovely little safe space for the area.


Andrew Robson, August 2024

Its a bright, fresh and quirky cafe with great food and drinks and wonderful staff. I love it


Ellie OConnor, August 2024

Incredible, versatile cafe. Will never go anywhere else


Tiffany Hardy, August 2024

The Hideaway is one of the most welcoming dog friendly cafe there is with blankets, towels, water and dog menu! A groomers and a photographer to get your furry friends picture done. I can no recommend this company enough, visited multiple times and the dogs love it every time.


Kate Oconnor, August 2024

All the staff are so friendly and accommodating to both people and our favourite furries! They make a fuss of Bear and let him know that he is welcome :0)


Fleur Slidel, August 2024

They have dog beds and toys just really friendly


Chris OConnor, August 2024

Excellent food and brilliant friendly staff


Sam Higgins, August 2024

Absolutely incredible staff, a wonderful aesthetic that allows both dog owners and lovers to enjoy watching them as you tuck into some incredible food! Walls are painted with incredibly accurate murals of what I was told are local dogs too, as well as other bits which help tie everything together.

An all round enjoyable experience for all!


Konstantina Zygouri, August 2024

Amazing and friendly place, nice aesthetics with the dog artwork exceptionally standing out !


Jean Higgins, August 2024

Such a lovely friendly place, great artwork, amazing atmosphere. Their Mediterranean breakfast platter is delicious! Quiz nights, and dogs too. What more can you ask for 😃


Rhian Higgins, August 2024

I’ve never known a more dog friendly place! The dog menu is outstanding, the puppies you get to meet when you’re in there is award itself and they not only have the menu, but they also have an in house groomer, doggy photographer, dog training and they hold paint chill co paint your pet events to go with the friendly theme!


Kirstie Crout, August 2024

It’s the most doggy friendly cafe/venue outside of a kennels I’ve ever seen. It’s a lovely addition to Southsea, and the menu is delicious!


Liz Halliday, August 2024

Such a friendly place to take your dogs. Chloe thinks of everything ❤️


Joe Peskett, August 2024

Lovely cafe, welcomes dogs & families throughout. Has specified dog training classes, photographer, dog groomers

& accessories to buy for your dog., like harnesses & leads.

More importantly there is a dog menu & treats available to buy!

Perfect family cafe that’s super dog focused.


Chanel George, August 2024

Not just a cafe but also a grooming studio, dog shop & photo studio. Also family friendly.


Kevin Peskett, August 2024

A great idea. And a great place love the food and the staff are so friendly and helpful


Thomas Higgins, August 2024

A lovely space used so well in a hotspot in Southsea. Great food and great vibes. Very dog friendly with food, water and treats provided in the café! The atmosphere is heightened by the doggy paw prints painted around the main area


Jenny Moorse, August 2024

They are so welcoming to everyone and are always willing to give that extra service. I feel very comfortable going there even if I am on my own.


David Brown, August 2024

A great cafe that my dog loves. 🐕 The Mediterranean breakfast is the healthy and the best. The clipping service is gentle and kind 😇


Vicky Wilde, August 2024

It's a lovely local business, very dog friendly, with treats, meals and puppachinos to treat your pooch,


Mevis Cassey, August 2024

It’s the best dog friendly cafe in Portsmouth with the most charming decor/ murals on the walls. The menu is extensive and drinks are awesome. A true asset to Portsmouth.


Adrienne Wheeler, August 2024

Such a great space to meet up. Great atmosphere and lovely food. Super dog friendly


Jade Bligh, August 2024

Amazing dog friendly service. Delicious dog and human food and drink options. Wonderful staff. Chloe is amazing!


Karl bolt, August 2024

Been in on numerous occasions and always very welcome always tell friends with dogs to visit


Lily S, August 2024

Myself and the two doggies love it here - it’s spacious, equipped with all their needs, and we all adore the food! They always provide us with a bowl filled with water for the pooches, which is perfect after a long walk.

This cafe/groomer/pet supply store/entertainment venue is the first of its kind in Portsmouth and I must say a pleasant relief for myself and the fellow dog owners of this area - we can sit in the comfy chairs and have a coffee and a cake whilst knowing all our dogs’ needs are being catered for.


Jessa Speed, August 2024

I have never been to a place where dogs are more welcome!!

You can tell the owner really loves dogs and has thought about them in every aspect of her business from the decor (which dogs are welcome to sit on) to the walls -covered in beautiful dog themed designs. There is even a menu specially just for dogs including doggy cocktails. Oh AND they have teamed up with other local small businesses to offer other doggy services in store including a doggy salon, photo studio, treat shop and even paint your pet workshops.


Sue Morris, August 2024

Flexible, versatile and great for humans and their furry friends


Elaine Hoysted, August 2024

Great space and great dog menu and gifts and treats to buy! Great to have grooming on site too! Very friendly staff.


Bobbi Iles, August 2024

The best dog friendly place I have been


Teresa Meade, August 2024

Because they are very dog friendly and do a lot for the dogs have a great menu for the dogs and have a photo studio dog groomer and plenty of items and staff are always welcome you and always speak to the dogs


Amber Corcoran, August 2024

Best place in town for dogs all round


Leanne Smedley, August 2024

You won’t find a more dog friendly cafe than the Hideaway. The atmosphere is friendly & welcoming for both humans & dogs. The intricate details make it a brilliant environment for dogs. The creative menu for dogs make it hard to choose & the food for humans is also delicious. The staff always make you feel welcome. There is also the added bonus of special events that you can attend with your dog!


Tracy Pringle, August 2024

Great atmosphere , great food and great welcome . So much effort has gone into making it a genuine dog friendly business wit a modern approach . I would recommend to everyone 😍


Michele Wheeler, August 2024

The Hideaway Southsea, is a lovely dog friendly cafe, that has everything dogs and their owners need, from treats, to grooming, a special dog menu plus they hold lots of community events from quiz nights, to poetry and social get together. A real asset for Southsea and Hampshire.


Alice Wheeler, August 2024

The Hideaway is an amazing local and independent cafe. They strive to make everyone and their doggy friends welcome! There is lots of choice for dogs and their humans to eat and drink as well the dogs own hair salon, shop full of wonderful treats and a photography studio for your pups to pose! With many events for everyone the Hideaway is an excellent place to have a lunch date, a coffee and cake. Pit stop to hydrate you and your dog during your walks. A nice open large space which is accessible for all! Staff are welcoming, friendly and very chatty!


Mike Crick, August 2024

The Venue is very clean and inviting. Very popular with dog walkers. I bring my next door neighbours dog in here when having a nice coffee and cake.

The staff are friendly and there is a good variety of food.


Simon Quantick, August 2024

Great dog friendly place with great food.


richard butler, August 2024

The best place in town by a country mile to take my dog


Andrew Payne, August 2024

Great atmosphere

Great food


Robert Lowry, August 2024

very friendly and good food


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