# The D-Day Story Museum Café, Portsmouth — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.7/5 from 2,713 Google reviews. D-Day story told through archive films, landing craft, weapons and the 83-metre Overlord Embroidery. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/southsea/restaurants/the-d-day-story-museum-caf (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # The D-Day Story Museum Café Clarence Esplanade, Southsea [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17155912982715873730&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The D-Day Story Museum Café](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/100566167494203366283) **In short:** The D-Day Story Museum Café is a museum in Southsea, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,713 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places D-Day story told through archive films, landing craft, weapons and the 83-metre Overlord Embroidery. Summary via Google ## About The D-Day Story Museum Café The café sits within the D-Day Story Museum on Clarence Esplanade. It holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 and is equipped for families with children. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The D-Day Story Museum Café's own website](https://theddaystory.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM ## What's nearby - Live at the Bandstand 150m away - Castle Field 200m away - Southsea Skatepark 200m away - Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth 200m away - Southsea Castle 200m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this museum offers a moving exhibition with a look around a landing craft, a detailed tapestry, and numerous artifacts and stories related to D-Day. They highlight the informative and interactive exhibits, and the knowledgeable and friendly staff. They also like the free audio guide and the on-site cafe. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (2,713 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **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/1748075). [More restaurants in Southsea](https://staycation.co.uk/southsea/restaurants) ★ 4.7 (2,713 reviews) [Visit official website](https://theddaystory.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [023 9288 2555](tel:02392882555) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Southsea **Plus Code** 9C2WQWH6+V6 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Southsea Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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