# The Lightship, Gosport — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Lightship — Restaurant in Gosport with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 312 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/gosport/restaurants/the-lightship (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Restaurant # The Lightship Haslar Road, Gosport [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17634120476288061918&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Lightship](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117320428833642400517) **In short:** The Lightship is a restaurant in Gosport, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 312 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Lightship The Lightship Bar and Bistro sits at Haslar Marina in Gosport. Housed on a vessel, the restaurant has outdoor seating on the bow with views over the harbour. A top deck is also available for drinks and coffee. The menu includes small plates, burgers, mussels and whole fish specials such as sea bass. The venue hosts themed dining events, including Spanish tasting nights. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 and welcomes groups by booking. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Lightship's own website](https://thelightshiphaslar.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 3:00 – 11:00 PM **Thursday** 3:00 – 11:00 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM ### Kitchen hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 9:00 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 7:00 PM ## What's nearby - Gosport Ferry | Ticket Office 300m away - Holy Trinity Church Gosport 350m away - Coffee#1 Gosport 400m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (312 reviews) **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Gosport Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/676613). [More restaurants in Gosport](https://staycation.co.uk/gosport/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (312 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £70 [Visit official website](https://thelightshiphaslar.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [023 9400 6170](tel:02394006170) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Gosport **Plus Code** 9C2WQVRM+VV ### 🏨 Places to stay near Gosport Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DGosport%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/gosport/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/gosport/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of The Lightship? The Lightship is open Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Thu 3pm–11pm; Fri–Sat 12pm–11pm; Sun 12pm–9pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is The Lightship any good? The Lightship is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 312 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Can you book a table at The Lightship? Yes, The Lightship takes reservations. ### How do I contact The Lightship? 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