I always liked going here for a lunch & coffee. But it seems inflation has hit the prices hard & it is no longer worth the price, in my opinion.Coffee still good & OK price.Vegetarian options: Not many vegie options.
Shovel Knight
Excellent food, excellent view and very accommodating, had breakfast here this morning while our boat was lifted out the water! :D30/01/24 Edit: Got rid of the emojis because yes.
Ognyan Dimitrov
The closest to the yachts place for refueling.
Andrew George
Terrible service, waited an age for food to arrive which was greasy and overcooked. Rude and unfriendly staff brushed us off with a range of excuses. Make sure you wash you hands after reading their dirty, greasy menus.
David Addey
Mediocre food, appalling service and dogs not allowed.The food was OK but the prawn tempura was just a soggy, fatty standard batter. Definitely not Tempura!! No still non alcoholic drinks for pregnant daughter. We arrived before 19.00 and did not get main course until after 20.15 by which time we could not see what we were eating as we had to be outside. They have an outmoded no dogs policy which is hard to understand as they have separate bar and restaurant areas so could easily allow dogs in the bar. To be fair they gave us a discount on the final bill as recognition of how badly we were looked after.
Gary Colin Prince
Fantastic food, service and location ?
DJAddey
Mediocre food, appaling service and dogs not allowed. The food was OK but the prawn tempura was just a soggy, fatty standard batter. Definately not Tempura!! No still non alcoholic drinks for pregnant daughter. We arrived before 19.00 and did not get main course until after 20.15 by which time we could not see what we were eating as we had to be outside. They have an outmoded no dogs policy which is hard to understand as they have a separate bar and restaurant areas so could easily allow dogs in the bar. To be fair they gave us a discount on the final bill as recognition of how badly we were looked after.
Lewis C
Lovely location overlooking the River. Bread was soft and fresh. Other food / drink was standard quality for what you would expect in a cafe. You are paying a bit extra for the location. Staff friendly and helpful.
Robert Williams
Absolute rip off extortionate prices and below average food had a bacon sandwich which was 2 slices of bacon that had clearly been cooked in the morning and kept warm till lunchtime and was like leather when confronted and asked if it was cooked fresh he said yea we cook it every morning keep it on a hot plate and warm it in the oven I was told they can’t cook a bacon sandwich to order it would take 25 minutes absolute joke
Ollie F
Amazing food quality, really delicious and service was amazing, enthusiastic staff and beautiful surrounding. 100% would come back again. Prices were above average but definitely worth it.
James and his team at The Ketch Rigger without doubt delivered the best service I have ever experienced. I dropped in for coffee one day and realised that I could hand all the catering for my husband’s surprise 50th birthday sailing weekend over to the team at The Ketch Rigger We were given exclusive use of the conservatory area; breakfast for Saturday and Sunday morning was organised for 15 - and dinner for 20 on the Saturday evening. All the food and drinks were absolutely spot on and to get 20 different combinations of burgers out for dinner so quickly was pretty spectacular without any mishaps. Impressive work in the kitchen well done to all that worked on that weekend that we were there. Recommend 100%
JWJD1960
The food was somewhat overpriced and the Ketch Chicken a little mean portion wise. Staff were good and the beer choices satisfactory.
Don West
Great place to share a drink with the crew after a day on the water. Good beer and friendly service
Pippaj62
After current spell of bad weather grabbed a dry morning to call in for coffee & breakfast 11/01/23. We were prepared to sit outside on veranda as have dog but couches were sodden and outside area generally untidy. Popped head around door, called hello but no one about. Would have stayed if someone had been there to supply towels to dry seats but was not to be. Went elsewhere - sorry!! Please please would like to see seating area made more appealing for doggy owners.
Steve P
Lads who lunch visited Hamble Point Marina on a sunny day, for lunch at the Ketch Rigger, and a little wander around the marina. The Ketch Rigger is comfortable and cosy with plenty of light. Staff are friendly and laid back. There is a combined breakfast and lunch menu. We were advised that breakfasts stop at 12, though it is not indicated, and we were allowed by our friendly crewman to order two breakfasts at a little past 1pm. Not sure if that would be allowed on busy days. Myles had the Eggs Royale, and I had the Eggs Florentine - both were creamy and delicious, and we were served fairly quickly. Most lunch and breakfast items are around £10. The "main meals", including Sunday Lunch, are between £15 and £17. There is a modest range of kegged beers and one cider. I had the Shipyard Pale Ale, as that seemed most appropriate! Tasty little beer. Easy drinking. There was a relaxed, unhurried ambiance on our visit. Not sure if that would obtain during the busy summer months. There is an open area by the door, where - unfortunately, people are allowed to smoke, with the consequence that the toxic cigarette fumes enter the inside area where people are eating. This is unpleasant and unhealthy. One million non-smokers a year die from having repeatedly breathed in unwanted cigarette smoke. It is a serious health hazard that we should all be aware of - especially smokers themselves, who can take responsibility to ensure they don't smoke in areas where others have to breathe in their cigarette smoke. The toilet is outside and around the corner. Slight nuisance if its raining or cold. There are several rooms or areas, including a comfy conservatory area. On the whole we really enjoyed the place, and would be happy to come back.
I always liked going here for a lunch & coffee. But it seems inflation has hit the prices hard & it is no longer worth the price, in my opinion.Coffee still good & OK price.Vegetarian options: Not many vegie options.
Excellent food, excellent view and very accommodating, had breakfast here this morning while our boat was lifted out the water! :D30/01/24 Edit: Got rid of the emojis because yes.
The closest to the yachts place for refueling.
Terrible service, waited an age for food to arrive which was greasy and overcooked. Rude and unfriendly staff brushed us off with a range of excuses. Make sure you wash you hands after reading their dirty, greasy menus.
Mediocre food, appalling service and dogs not allowed.The food was OK but the prawn tempura was just a soggy, fatty standard batter. Definitely not Tempura!! No still non alcoholic drinks for pregnant daughter. We arrived before 19.00 and did not get main course until after 20.15 by which time we could not see what we were eating as we had to be outside. They have an outmoded no dogs policy which is hard to understand as they have separate bar and restaurant areas so could easily allow dogs in the bar. To be fair they gave us a discount on the final bill as recognition of how badly we were looked after.
Fantastic food, service and location ?
Mediocre food, appaling service and dogs not allowed. The food was OK but the prawn tempura was just a soggy, fatty standard batter. Definately not Tempura!! No still non alcoholic drinks for pregnant daughter. We arrived before 19.00 and did not get main course until after 20.15 by which time we could not see what we were eating as we had to be outside. They have an outmoded no dogs policy which is hard to understand as they have a separate bar and restaurant areas so could easily allow dogs in the bar. To be fair they gave us a discount on the final bill as recognition of how badly we were looked after.
Lovely location overlooking the River. Bread was soft and fresh. Other food / drink was standard quality for what you would expect in a cafe. You are paying a bit extra for the location. Staff friendly and helpful.
Absolute rip off extortionate prices and below average food had a bacon sandwich which was 2 slices of bacon that had clearly been cooked in the morning and kept warm till lunchtime and was like leather when confronted and asked if it was cooked fresh he said yea we cook it every morning keep it on a hot plate and warm it in the oven I was told they can’t cook a bacon sandwich to order it would take 25 minutes absolute joke
Amazing food quality, really delicious and service was amazing, enthusiastic staff and beautiful surrounding. 100% would come back again. Prices were above average but definitely worth it.
Restaurantji Recommends
James and his team at The Ketch Rigger without doubt delivered the best service I have ever experienced. I dropped in for coffee one day and realised that I could hand all the catering for my husband’s surprise 50th birthday sailing weekend over to the team at The Ketch Rigger We were given exclusive use of the conservatory area; breakfast for Saturday and Sunday morning was organised for 15 - and dinner for 20 on the Saturday evening. All the food and drinks were absolutely spot on and to get 20 different combinations of burgers out for dinner so quickly was pretty spectacular without any mishaps. Impressive work in the kitchen well done to all that worked on that weekend that we were there. Recommend 100%
The food was somewhat overpriced and the Ketch Chicken a little mean portion wise. Staff were good and the beer choices satisfactory.
Great place to share a drink with the crew after a day on the water. Good beer and friendly service
After current spell of bad weather grabbed a dry morning to call in for coffee & breakfast 11/01/23. We were prepared to sit outside on veranda as have dog but couches were sodden and outside area generally untidy. Popped head around door, called hello but no one about. Would have stayed if someone had been there to supply towels to dry seats but was not to be. Went elsewhere - sorry!! Please please would like to see seating area made more appealing for doggy owners.
Lads who lunch visited Hamble Point Marina on a sunny day, for lunch at the Ketch Rigger, and a little wander around the marina. The Ketch Rigger is comfortable and cosy with plenty of light. Staff are friendly and laid back. There is a combined breakfast and lunch menu. We were advised that breakfasts stop at 12, though it is not indicated, and we were allowed by our friendly crewman to order two breakfasts at a little past 1pm. Not sure if that would be allowed on busy days. Myles had the Eggs Royale, and I had the Eggs Florentine - both were creamy and delicious, and we were served fairly quickly. Most lunch and breakfast items are around £10. The "main meals", including Sunday Lunch, are between £15 and £17. There is a modest range of kegged beers and one cider. I had the Shipyard Pale Ale, as that seemed most appropriate! Tasty little beer. Easy drinking. There was a relaxed, unhurried ambiance on our visit. Not sure if that would obtain during the busy summer months. There is an open area by the door, where - unfortunately, people are allowed to smoke, with the consequence that the toxic cigarette fumes enter the inside area where people are eating. This is unpleasant and unhealthy. One million non-smokers a year die from having repeatedly breathed in unwanted cigarette smoke. It is a serious health hazard that we should all be aware of - especially smokers themselves, who can take responsibility to ensure they don't smoke in areas where others have to breathe in their cigarette smoke. The toilet is outside and around the corner. Slight nuisance if its raining or cold. There are several rooms or areas, including a comfy conservatory area. On the whole we really enjoyed the place, and would be happy to come back.