# Southsea Library Café — Reviews & Opening Hours > Southsea Library Café — Library in Southsea with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 83 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/southsea/restaurants/southsea-library-caf (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Library # Southsea Library Café 19 - 21 Palmerston Road, Southsea [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14071729403701614279&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Southsea Library Café](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115778693764783327874) **In short:** Southsea Library Café is a library in Southsea, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 83 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Southsea Library Café Southsea Library Café sits within the library on Palmerston Road in the town centre. The café offers refreshments in a relaxed setting with seating throughout the library space. Internet facilities are available, and the library is open on Saturdays until 5.30pm and Sundays from 10am to 4pm. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Southsea Library Café's own website](https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM **Tuesday** 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM **Wednesday** 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM **Thursday** 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM **Friday** 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Waitrose & Partners next door - Greggs next door - Boots next door - Iceland Supermarket Southsea next door - Panero Lounge next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (83 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Southsea Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1846715). [More restaurants in Southsea](https://staycation.co.uk/southsea/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (83 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [023 9268 8997](tel:02392688997) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Southsea **Plus Code** 9C2WQWP6+9V ### 🏨 Places to stay near Southsea 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%3DSouthsea%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/southsea/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/southsea/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Southsea Library Café? Southsea Library Café is open Mon–Thu 9:30am–5:30pm; Fri 9:30am–5pm; Sat 10am–5:30pm; Sun 10am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Southsea Library Café any good? Southsea Library Café is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 83 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### How do I contact Southsea Library Café? 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