Hey (again)

I’ve mapped out Portsmouth’s dining scene in my app called Vota. The idea is simple: you see two places side by side, pick the one you prefer, and the rankings update instantly. The more people vote, the smarter the list becomes.

You could compare, for example, Restaurant 27 against Sopranos. Totally different experiences, but over time even very different places naturally find their level in the rankings.

No fake reviews. No influencers. No ads. No AI text. Instead, you get recommendations from real, local people. No Tripadvisor or Google fluff. Just simple and easy.

The app is free, requires no registration, and collects zero personal data. Here’s the iPhone version:
https://apps.apple.com/app/vota-restaurant-ratings/id6744969212

Android is on the way — I’m building everything openly on Discord:
https://discord.gg/qqbZxvAARC

P.S. I’m not from Portsmouth (I live in Gothenburg). I don’t collect data, I don’t sell anything, and there’s no AI-generated content in the app. The two places in this post, though, I picked with AI’s help. I just want to see how you locals would rank your own restaurant scene. I’ve posted in other cities too, just FYI 🙂

moving for uni in a couple weeks, am a little nervous whether ill be able to use my pc when i first move since mine doesnt use wifi afaik, or the quality of the internet connection via wifi / ethernet for gaming etc. if anyone knows please let me know!

thanks

Posting some pretty incendiary stuff right now. Seem to be involved with those "patrols" in Portsea too.

Looking for a dry cleaner for a wedding dress and suits - who would you recommend?

I’m throwing a house party for my birthday in Portsmouth soon and I’m looking for someone who’d be up for DJing. I don’t really have a budget, but you’ll get unlimited alcohol and a good crowd to play for, kinda want someone who could mix hip-hop/rnb, pop and a bit of bolly. Perfect if you’re looking for practice, exposure, or just a fun night.

Saw this whilst venturing through Hayling Island - tried finding the artist online but no joy. Anyone know who they are?

Anybody know what events are on during the day and night during freshers week? Also, new to portsmouth, so where to avoid and where is good for clubbing / bars? (:

whoever made my double bacon xl meal with extra patty, you must have more than 2 packs of bacon on there. I wish o could've taken a photo it was like a mountain (tbf i said ,6 extra , I'm in no way complaining. I had so much I could make my own bacon fries. But better.

It’s just occurred to me that Ports Fest hasn’t happened this year, despite their website saying it would return. It has been running since 2000. Have I missed something? Does anyone have any inside info on what’s happened?

Hiya, I'm looking for some recommendations for a bathroom fitter. I'm based in Southsea. It's not going to be a small job so what someone who's either multi skilled or has other trades they can call upon.

I need the whole room gutting back to brick Tiles up off the floor I need new studwork put in. New plasterboard / insulation going up. Pipes moving Lights moving New bathroom going in (not yet designed, want to talk to the fitter about space first) New tiles going up.

We are flexible on start date, but ideally want something in the next 3-4 months tops.

Looking for a professional painter to fix the plaster, strip wall paper and paint a bedroom. I’ve asked for some quotes online but no one’s got back to me.

Anyone know anyone?

Hi I have got offers for brunel design bsc, bournemouth bsc design engineering and Portsmouth bsc product design and innovation. I'm not sure which to pick I haven't visited these universities. I'm mainly a bit worried about career growth. I have seen that bournemouth has a accreditation of IMECHE and IED. Same as Portsmouth. But the corse at brunel is only accredited by IED I love designing products and want to go into a field that's practical and innovative. I was reading on reddit that people recommend doing ME then moving to ID.

In Fratton just south of the REC park. Can't find anything about it on Google maps.

The News picked up on the one star hygiene rating:

https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/restaurant-says-latest-hygiene-rating-is-reflection-of-unfortunate-circumstances-5303536

Strudwick came up with a load of dog ate my homework excuses in the article, but of course Madgwick has taken to his favourite platform to claim it's all victimisation. Does he have to be such an insufferable squinny about everything? If the restaurant had been to standard you wouldn't get a one star, simple. For a wannabe hard right strongman he's very fragile.

I assume it's been here a while and hidden behind the fence with was recently pulled down.

Hello, I'm going to start my masters at the uni of Portsmouth this September. I'm looking for accommodation and I was wondering which streets are the best and if there were areas I should avoid.

I mostly found houses with 4-6 rooms to share with other uni students. I found one I like on Pretoria Rd. but I wanna know more about places before I decide.

I'd be happy to receive any advice as I'm an international student and haven't been to Portsmouth before. Thank you so much!

Hey all. Popping to Rapscallions (pirate bar) because it has awesome looking drinks and then Odean cinema. I don’t really know Portsea too well, is there other stuff you’d recommend to do whilst there?

I want to take my three month old on some little outings, so far my plans are pretty much limited to the aquarium. I live in Gosport and don’t drive, but popping across on the ferry isn’t a bother.

Any ideas?

Hey bit of a short notice, went out and bought some alcohol today for tonight and then my mates have bailed on me, anyone want to meet and have afew drinks, 18+ of course and preferably 18-25 but anyone above that is okay, just need to get out and do something tonight and I aint going clubbing alone 😂

Hello all! I’m visiting from the states and was wondering if anyone happened to know about any places open late that’ll have NFL games on. Thanks for any help!