Bayside Cabin is situated in a prime position on the sea front at Stokes Bay within easy reach of Gosport. It is not far from the A32 and has many exciting landmarks within the near vicinity, including the Spinnaker Tower and the Royal Navy Submarine Museum.

Facilities for Hire

Upstairs is a popular venue for staging a variety of events including wedding receptions, birthday parties and smaller conferences and meetings. It has a beautiful balcony area which overlooks the solent and the Isle of Wight and is fully equipped with a projector and in-house music system.

Downstairs is the main seating area for daytime and evening diners. It is available for private hire by itself or with the upstairs area.

We can provide room hire rates for the above on request individually or as a package. We are able to provide a range of accesories to support your event, examples include:

• Additional Staffing
• Glass & China Crockery
• Fresh Flowers, Balloons and Table Decorations
• Champagne Glasses

For examples of our excellent buffet and menus packages please visit 'Our Menus' page

Please complete our Booking Form (pdf) if you wish to book an event at Bayside Cabin. Please note however, that dates are subject to availability. All dates for events must be confirmed and a deposit received before the booking is validated.

PLEASE NOTE: While we are able to supply soft drinks, we ask that you supply your own alcohol - a small corkage fee may be charged.

In addition there is a fenced garden with seasonal tables and chairs as well as a patio area which has heating for cooler evenings.

There is a large hard standing public car parking area right next to the venue.

Telephone: (023) 9258 1426 for more information.

Local Attractions

The Stokes Bay seafront boasts a host of attractions including a golf course, pitch & putt course, childrens paddling pool, scenic walks and the fascinating Fort Gilkicker, one of the line of Palmerston Forts built in Victorian times to protect England against the French. There is Stokes Bay Sailing Club and the Gosport & Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS).

Bayside Cabin has panoramic views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. Local attractions including:

Explosion! The Museum of Naval Firepower
Situated on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour, Hampshire, UK -telling the story of naval warfare from the Battle of Trafalgar to the Gulf War.

Royal Navy Submarine Museum
Based in Gosport, the United Kingdom's only museum dedicated to the story of the submarine and the men and women who serve on them.

The Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
Elegant, sculptural and awe-inspiring, the Spinnaker Tower is a new national icon. Soaring 170 metres into the sky above the historic harbour of Portsmouth, gateway to the English Channel, the Spinnaker Tower is open to view.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Discover the world famous historic ships – HMS Victory, the Mary Rose & HMS Warrior 1860 that have shaped British history at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Discover also Action Stations with the brand new sensational interactive gallery InterAction detailing the science and technology used by the modern Royal Navy