Castle Road Southsea
Located between Elm Grove and Kent Road in the heart of Southsea is Castle Road The northern section of Castle Road is mainly residential but the southern end is home to a wonderful collection of independent shops, restaurants and other businesses.
At the junction of Castle Road and Great Southsea Street, stands the Ernest Smith clock tower. This mock Tudor tower was built in 1903 designed by WJ Walmsley and constructed by builders J.Crockerell. The building was originally an antiques shop leased to Ernest Smith. The numerals on the clock face were replaced with letters spelling out Ernest Smith which seems odd as he was the tenant rather than owner?
After Ernest Smith's death in 1922, the building was used as a car showroom and dealership by the Ford Motor Company, in approximately 1941 the building was taken over by local antiques business A Fleming Southsea Ltd. The current owners Tony Wood Hair took over in 2005. The building was classified as a Grade II listed building on the 18th March 1999.
Castle Road Shopping in Southsea
Comic actor Peter Sellers was born at 96 Castle Road, in a flat above what is now the Mayfair Chinese restaurant, there is a blue plaque on the wall of the building.
Plus many more, independent quirky shops great for exploring.
- Artypotz Ceramics
Artypotz is a ceramic and pottery studio which allows you to decorate your own pottery. When you have finished being creative, Artypotz will glaze and fire your work, ready for collection.
- Barber Bros
Barber Bros is a welcoming mens barber shop at 81 Castle Road. They are open 7 days a week and offer concessions for students and OAPs.
- Brocante
As the name would suggest Brocante is a great little flea market type vintage antique shop in the heart of Castle Road, Southsea. This is a great place to explore and uncover a range of treasures such as paintings, furniture, garden items and books.
- Delaneys Sandwich Bar
Delaney's Sandwich Bar at 77B Castle Road, prepare a wide selection of freshly made sandwiches, light meals and drinks. Delaney's has delivery and takeaway services and a casual yet cozy interior.
- Giuseppes Italian Restaurant
Located at the southern corner of Castle Road, in the former Wheelbarrow Pub, is Giuseppes Restaurant. Run by the former owner of the Pizza House in Hilsea, Giuseppes offers a great range of freshly cooked Italian food, wines and coffee.
- Mayfair Chinese Restaurant
At 96 Castle Road is the Mayfair Chinese Restaurant and Takeaway. The Mayfair has a wide range of Chinese food available to order from the menu, including all of your Chinese favourites.
- Montys Restaurant
Montys Restaurant in Castle Road serves English style dishes with an international twist using ingredients from the best local suppliers. Montys has a cozy interior featuring locally made furniture and artworks.
- Pete Codling
Local artist Pete Codling has a gallery at 86 Castle Road. Pete is an established sculptor and designer of public artworks, using ceramic, steel, concrete, bronze, resin, wood and stone carving, he has created many community projects.
- Pie and Vinyl
Pie and Vinyl as it's name suggests is a hybrid record shop and cafe. A wide selection of vinyl records and merchandise is on offer. In addition the shop sells a selection of pies, vegetarian and meat versions, plus side dishes and drinks.
- Revive Interiors
Revive Interiors stocks a wide range of interesting pre-owned furniture and homeware. Revive provide a range of services such as furniture restoration, hand painted furniture, interior design and pre owned furniture. They are also stockists of the Autentico range of paints for DIY restorers.
- Uncle Bucks Takeaway
At 79 Castle Road is Uncle Bucks fish and chip shop. They sell the usual range of fish and chips as well as pies and burgers cooked to order.
- Vintage Clothing
Vintage Clothing is the lovely bright yellow shop at 62 Castle Road. They stock a great range of 80s and 90s vintage clothing and accessories. Vintage clothes, sunglasses, hats and much more.
