Lads who lunch visited Hamble Point Marina on a sunny day, for lunch at the Ketch Rigger, and a little wander around the marina. The Ketch Rigger is comfortable and cosy with plenty of light. Staff are friendly and laid back. There is a combined breakfast and lunch menu. We were advised that breakfasts stop at 12, though it is not indicated, and we were allowed by our friendly crewman to order two breakfasts at a little past 1pm. Not sure if that would be allowed on busy days.
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| The lads at the Ketch |
Myles had the Eggs Royale, and I had the Eggs Florentine - both were creamy and delicious, and we were served fairly quickly. Most lunch and breakfast items are around £10. The "main meals", including Sunday Lunch, are between £15 and £17.
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| The beer selection |
There is a modest range of kegged beers and one cider. I had the
Shipyard Pale Ale, as that seemed most appropriate! Tasty little beer. Easy drinking.
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Ambiance
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There was a relaxed, unhurried ambiance on our visit. Not sure if that would obtain during the busy summer months. There is an open area by the door, where - unfortunately, people are allowed to smoke, with the consequence that the toxic cigarette fumes enter the inside area where people are eating. This is unpleasant and unhealthy. One million non-smokers a year die from having repeatedly breathed in unwanted cigarette smoke. It is a serious health hazard that we should all be aware of - especially smokers themselves, who can take responsibility to ensure they don't smoke in areas where others have to breathe in their cigarette smoke.
The toilet is outside and around the corner. Slight nuisance if its raining or cold. There are several rooms or areas, including a comfy conservatory area. On the whole we really enjoyed the place, and would be happy to come back.
Date: Nov 2022 Score: 6
Chrissie and I walked from Woolston to Hamble Point along the coast. A splendid, attractive, interesting, and at times challenging walk. And we rewarded ourselves with lunch and beers at the Ketch Rigger.
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| Lunch - very tasty |
The lunch,
mackerel pate and sizzling king prawns, was very tasty, and quickly served. It's a model of how restaurants can offer a decent range of quality dishes with ease. The mackerel pate was pre-prepared, then kept in the fridge in a glass dish. Serving was simply a matter of getting it out of the fridge, toasting some bread, and putting a bit of cress and a slice of lemon on a dish and serving. So simple, yet so tasty.  |
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We liked it a lot. Shame it's in such an awkward location.
Date: May 2024 Score: 7
Open Mon - Sat 8.30am - 11pm; Sun 8.30am - 9pm - closes at 6pm in the winter.
Meals all day - stopping an hour before closing.
Hamble Point Marina,
School Lane
Hamble-le-Rice
SO31 4JD
