A perfect spot to watch the passing yachts sail by, Boathouse Swanwick sits right beside the River Hamble at Premier Marina. Opened in 2024 and part of the Ideal Collection, the restaurant and takeaway coffee shop is just across the water from Bursledon with a sunny south-facing terrace and knockout views of the River.

Start the day here with a full English breakfast or brunch on loaded waffles, cold-smoked local trout and scrambled eggs and shakshuka. The lunch and dinner menu features crowd pleasers like steaks and burgers cooked over coal, gourmet sourdough pizza and plenty of fresh seafood dishes.

Like its Ideal Collection sister eateries (including Kimbridge Barn in Romsey, Boat House Chichester and The Bugle in nearby Hamble), the Boathouse Swanwick also has a full calendar of events. Look out for live music, tastings, seasonal events and more.