74 South - Hsdc Restaurant
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Hours
Tue
12:00 - 14:15
Wed
18:00 - 21:00
Thu
12:30 - 14:45
Fri
12:00 - 14:15
Ratings and reviews
4.5
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Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
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PRICE RANGE
£17.00 – £45.00
CUISINES
European, British, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
meals, features
Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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About
Located on the South Downs Campus of HSDC, our fully-licenced fine dining restaurant called 74 South, offers a formal dining environment for both lunch and dinner. Staffed by talented HSDC Catering & Hospitality students, we have a range of exciting and varying menus. All food is freshly prepared from the best ingredients by students under the direction of our highly-qualified and experienced lecturing team.
PRICE RANGE
£17.00 – £45.00
CUISINES
European, British, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
76 reviews
Excellent
59
Very good
13
Average
3
Poor
1
Terrible
0
Laura238989
Waterlooville7 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
After a wonderful pamper session in the HSDC Synergy Salon, I enjoyed a lovely 2 course lunch in the HSDC Restaurant. All of the students/staff welcome you with smiles and the restaurant has a friendly atmosphere. I had a Butternut Squash Pasta dish which was piping hot, followed by a Chocolate Tart with Coffee Sorbet which was just as lovely. The students and staff were always on hand to keep your drinks topped up.You wouldn't know that the food and service is delivered by people in training, it's great! I will definitely come back here again :)
Written 27 February 2020
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HSDC_UK
Thank you so much for providing such lovely feedback. We thrive in giving the students the best possible, up to date training in the restaurant. We very much value our customers who support us and this gives the students the training needed in a real working environment.
Look forward to seeing you on your next visit
Kindest Regards
Mary Smith
Senior Restaurant Supervisor
Written 16 March 2020
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Nancy T
Clanfield33 contributions
Nov 2021 • couples
First impression on walking into this restaurant within the college was a surprise at how smart, well furnished and decorated it is. Lovely comfortable chairs and well spaced tables. As good as any top class restaurant. The student staff were all smartly dressed with name tags and we were given a very warm welcome. There was a selection of fresh baked rolls waiting on the table for us. The menu, which changes regularly, had a choice of three dishes for each course and was very reasonably priced. A full wine list of wines by glass and bottle was also well priced. The food was excellent and very well presented. Altogether a great experience and we will definitely go again.
Written 9 November 2021
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Daisy Ayres
4 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
I attended for a two course lunch, and was extremely impressed by the standard of food, and professionalism of the waiters - it is was difficult to believe I was in a 'training' restaurant. There was a good selection of choices on the menu, and I decided to go for the Lamb Rogan Josh for my main, and Chocolate Tart with coffee sorbet for desert, both of which were delicious. The waiters were professional and ensured I was well looked after. I would definitely recommend visiting and I will definitely returning again to try out different dishes.
Written 27 February 2020
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HSDC_UK
Thank you Daisy for visiting us for lunch and the wonderful feedback.
I recall the party as you had experienced a Pamper Day with the Hair and Beauty Salon here a college prior to lunch.
I will share your feedback with the lecturers and students working that day.
Look forward to welcoming you back soon,
Kind Regards,
Kerry
Restaurant Manager
Written 29 February 2020
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Settefinestre
Havant31 contributions
Mar 2023 • couples
We have eaten here on numerous occasions and can honestly say it is always worthwhile whether it is for lunch or dinner. As a training restaurant it is doing a brilliant job introducing and teaching future chefs and front of house staff. The surroundings are extremely pleasant, the food always tasty, and the service good. An added bonus is that the prices are extremely affordable for what is being delivered. Linked to various professional catering establishments, the guest chef dinners are always worth booking if you can get a place. I heartily recommend anyone to go there and give it a try.
Written 20 April 2023
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Emma Coath
Many Thanks for sharing your experience, we are delighted to hear you enjoy your meals with us, we look ofrward to welcoming you soon.
Written 21 April 2023
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Pompeychic1
Portsmouth606 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Have been meaning to visit this restaurant for ages , and so glad we’ve eventually made it. Wow!!
We went for Valentine’s Day set menu.
It’s obvious from the start that the students are in there first year, BUT, Wesley ( our waiter) was great . Very attentive but not overbearing. The food from start to finish was very good to excellent . Silver service was fair to good, but hey, these are students in their first year. Nothing to fault. Nice atmosphere. Lovely loos. Fully stocked bar. Good selection in wines and spirits.
Total bill £70 for 2. That’s 1 glass red wine, 1 beer, 3 courses each, bottle of sparking wine, 2 coffees and 2 amarettos.
Looking forward to returning.
Written 14 February 2020
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HSDC_UK
Hi,
Thank you for the wonderful feedback.
We are so pleased that you first dining experience with us was such a positive one and look forward to welcoming you both back soon.
P.S I will mention to Wesley as this will greatly improve his confidence!
Kind Regards,
Kerry
Restaurant Manager
Written 26 February 2020
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Angie D
Portsmouth164 contributions
Jan 2023 • none
Have been supporting Southdowns catering college students for years and each time we introduce new people to the restaurant.
Went to the Fine dining taster menu on Wednesday 11th January and 8 of us thoroughly enjoyed the courses served to us. I'm gluten, wheat, and dairy intolerant and I was given slightly different food to some of the courses my guests were eating which were fantastic. The students bought my food out first to give to me to make sure I got the correct food if it was similar to make sure there was no mistakes. So pleasing that the younger generation of chefs is being trained properly about how important allergies are to be taken seriously.
Written 14 January 2023
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Emma C
Many Thanks for sharing your recent dining experience at 74 South, we are pleased you enjoyed the evening and appreciate your ongoing support.
We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Written 15 January 2023
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Jen C
Portsmouth18 contributions
Mar 2023 • none
We have had a meal here a few times . lunches , Christmas dinner, student dinners and guests chef nights , always amazing food and lovely to see the student learning at the same time. Thing the atmosphere is nice and with a fully stocked bar you can have all your favourite drinks to.
Written 19 April 2023
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Tanya M
10 contributions
May 2024 • couples
Creative menu from Jake and Sebastian. Must be among the top students this year. Perfectly balanced and creative menu. 5 courses beautifully turned out. Also the waiting staff on the hospitality course are very elegantly turned out and nothing is too much trouble. Booking again asap
Written 1 May 2024
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E C
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review of 74 South, we appreciate your support and encouragement. We will pass on your comments to the students and team involved, they will be delighted to hear your kind words.
We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Written 2 May 2024
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Sue B
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • friends
We had a Christmas lunch and the food was outstanding. Our whole table thoroughly enjoyed the food.
The waiting staff were very attentive and eager to please.
However 2 issues.
The music was very loud. We struggled to have a conversation with the people on our own table because of the volume. It was nice to hear Christmas music but please turn the volume down.
The other issue was that it was very cold in the restaurant. We sat with our scarves on just to try and keep warm.
It was a shame that these 2 issues marred what should have been a lovely experience.
Written 24 November 2023
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OLIVIA
Chichester12 contributions
May 2024 • couples
Fantastic evening, 5 ✨from us presentation superb, flavours tastebuds tantalising.
Service very attentive but not intrusive.
Everyone is learning their profession to the highest level here , supported by their lecturers and staff.
Thank you everyone, perfect evening out.
Written 2 May 2024
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E C
Dear valued guest, we very much appreciate you taking the time to post a review of 74 South, your support is invaluable as we continue to train our hospitality and catering students, we are pleased you enjoyed the evening and will pass on your kind words to all involved.
We look forward to welcoming you soon for another memorable dining experience.
Written 2 May 2024
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Travel78998
4 contributions
Feb 2024 • friends
This restaurant is a gem, the surroundings, staff and students are a credit to the college. The whole experience is wonderful, the food is always great quality and very well priced, the students are polite and well mannered and always provide friendly efficient service.
If you haven’t been try it, we are regulars and attend for lunch and dinner often, best place to eat in the area.
Written 4 February 2024
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E C
Thank you for taking the time to post such a kind review, we are pleased you enjoy your meals with us and your ongoing suport. We will pass this onto staff and students and look forward to seeing you soon.
Written 4 March 2024
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bev s
Droxford5 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
An absolutely stunning evening at the college as they hosted their guest chef, Nick Edgar. Outstanding food, wonderful service, delightful ambience and amazing valve for money. We are regular clients for the colleges lunches and dinners and they are always brilliant but this was at the next level. Sincere thanks to everyone for an amazing evening. No doubt a lot of hard work but well worth it. Thank you.
Written 28 March 2024
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E C
Dear valued guest, thank you for your words of encouragement, our students and team work tirelessly to provide the best experience for our guests and we are pleased that this was so well received by you and your party.
We value your ongoing support and look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Written 2 May 2024
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Paul C
Chichester16 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
Super food super ambience joyful atmosphere with the students excelling.
A very enjoyable experience. Food was of the highest quality and standard. Wine flight was Hambledons best
Written 28 March 2024
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E C
Thank you for your kind review of 74 South, we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your meal with us, we value your support and look forward to welcoming you again soon.
Written 2 May 2024
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Paul B
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • friends
Amazing place. We had never been before and were surprised to find a superbly appointed bar and restaurant within the college. Fantastic food, with the most amazing flavours using top notch ingredients. Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere, we will definitely be back😊
Written 1 March 2024
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E C
Thank you for taking the time to review our restaurant, we are very happy to hear you had an an enjoyable visit , we will pass on your lovely comments to the students and staff, we look forrward to welcoming you again soon.
Written 4 March 2024
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SusieSparkle
Fareham34 contributions
Feb 2024 • friends
Today's Asian buffet was excellent well done to all the students and staff. The starters mains and sweet were amazing. Looking forward to our next visit to Hsd Restaurant
Written 27 February 2024
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E C
We look forward to welcoming you again soon, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your meal with us, we will pass on your kind works to the staff and students involved. Thank you for your support.
Written 4 March 2024
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