Hong Kong Tea Bar

You'll find this compact spot tucked along Lake Road, where the bubble tea is made properly and the Hong Kong-style menu goes well beyond what you'd expect from a Portsmouth café. The drinks menu spans classic milk teas to fruit-forward options, all customisable with proper tapioca pearls that have the right chewy texture. The food offerings lean into Hong Kong café culture – think egg waffles, toast boxes, and other East Asian comfort food that works perfectly alongside their tea selection. It's one of the few places in the city centre that stays open until 8pm most days, making it a decent shout for an afternoon pick-me-up or early evening catch-up. The space itself is nothing fancy, but the focus is clearly on getting the drinks right rather than Instagram-worthy interiors.