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36 on the Quay

Set in the picturesque coastal village of Emsworth on the Hampshire-Sussex border, 36 on the Quay stands as a long-respected destination for food lovers seeking a refined yet relaxed gourmet escape. With superb views across the tidal Emsworth harbour and a peaceful position on South Street, this restaurant with rooms suits couples or small groups seeking indulgent dining and a comfortable base for exploring the surrounding coast and countryside. The name 36 on the Quay is synonymous with understated elegance, combining modern British cooking with a laid-back atmosphere by the water's edge.

At a glance

• Hotel: 4 Gold Star Restaurant with Rooms
• Accommodation: 6 rooms
• Primary restaurant: 36 on the Quay — 3 AA Rosettes
• Google guest rating: 4.6/5 from 277 reviews

Why we like it

36 on the Quay works especially well for a Gourmet Getaway because the restaurant has genuine destination-dining credentials, while the coastal setting makes the time around dinner part of the experience.

Eat

36 on the Quay

36 on the Quay is fundamentally a restaurant with rooms, so dinner is the main event. The kitchen focuses on prime meats, fine fish and seafood with locality, sustainability and traceability guiding the cooking. The style is modern British/European and tasting-led, with 3 AA Rosettes.

The restaurant is independent and family-run, overlooking Emsworth Harbour. Dinner runs Tuesday-Saturday from 6.30pm, with lunch on the same days from around 12.15pm. The room is refined but intimate rather than hotel-formal.

The bedrooms are on the same premises, so there is no transfer to plan. Treat the restaurant reservation as the anchor of the stay and build the room around it.

Sleep

Upstairs, 36 on the Quay offers a handful of smart, individually decorated rooms overlooking the harbour or the quaint village. The custom interiors balance contemporary comforts with touches of coastal charm—think elegantly dressed beds, calming artworks, and crisp en suite bathrooms. The restful, grown-up atmosphere makes the rooms ideal for a romantic break, and guests can expect a freshly prepared breakfast as part of the stay. The soothing view of boats bobbing in the harbour provides a tranquil start and finish to any gourmet retreat.

Retreat

A short break at 36 on the Quay allows ample opportunity to unwind and explore. Emsworth’s small but lively centre is steps away, offering independent shops, a weekly market and waterside walks. The Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is just out the door, with coastal trails and birdwatching spots that lead towards Hayling Island and Bosham. Chichester’s cathedral city is just over 5 miles (about 15 minutes by car) and Portsmouth’s historic dockyard is an easy 12-mile drive. By train, Emsworth station links directly to London Victoria (around 90 minutes), making the South Coast accessible for a two-night gourmet escape.

The Gourmet Getaway

Indicative build-your-own Gourmet Getaway: the live price panel combines our current accommodation-and-breakfast benchmark with the selected restaurant's dining cost for two. It is designed for comparison and is not an official hotel package price. Because room and menu prices can change, use the price panel as the current indicative figure.

If you prefer an official hotel package, check the hotel's direct offers for the dates you are considering; availability and inclusions can change.

Worth knowing

• 36 on the Quay is a restaurant with rooms rather than a full-service hotel, so the dining reservation should be treated as the anchor of the stay.

Best for

Food-led short breaks · City breaks · Coastal breaks · Inn and restaurant-with-rooms stays · Destination dining

What guests say

Google reviews currently average 4.6/5 from 277 reviews. The strongest recurring praise centres on service, breakfast, atmosphere, location and dining.

Feedback is more mixed around very little recurring negative sentiment. The review evidence strongly supports booking 36 on the Quay for the restaurant and harbour experience rather than simply for accommodation.

Gourmet Getaways view

36 on the Quay is one of the most food-focused stays. The restaurant is the main event, with three AA Rosettes and tasting-led dining, while the small number of rooms and Emsworth harbour setting turn dinner into a complete destination experience rather than simply a meal out.