Cafe in the Park

Your Community Café in the Heart of Portsmouth

More Than a Café

Proudly run by the Society of St James, Café in the Park is more than just a place to eat and drink.

Located in the heart of Victoria Park, we are a welcoming community space with purpose - bringing people together while supporting individuals on their journey towards recovery, independence and a brighter future.

Whether you're meeting friends, enjoying a family day out, grabbing a coffee or looking for a delicious freshly prepared meal, there is always a warm welcome waiting for you.

Something for Everyone

From hearty breakfasts to light lunches and sweet treats, our menu has something for everyone.

Freshly cooked breakfasts
Vegan and vegetarian choices
Loaded jacket potatoes
Fresh sandwiches and salads
Ice creams and milkshakes
Locally roasted barista coffee

Good food. Beautiful location. Amazing cause.

A Beautiful Place to Relax

Set within the beautiful surroundings of Victoria Park, Café in the Park is the perfect place to relax, refuel and connect.

Take a break from the city, enjoy the park and support a café that is making a real difference in the local community.

Come for the coffee. Stay for the community. Support an amazing cause.

Available to Hire

Looking for a welcoming space for your next meeting, event or community gathering?

Café in the Park is available to hire, providing a unique setting in the heart of Victoria Park.

Get in touch to find out more about venue hire and availability.

Call: 023 9282 5059 or Email: Suzanne.caton@ssj.org.uk

Real People. Real Progress.

Café in the Park is about more than serving great food and coffee. It provides opportunities for people to build confidence, gain experience, develop skills and take positive steps forward.

Testimonials

Larna

Real Change

Background: Experience of addiction involving Class A drugs and alcohol.

Progress: Worked at the café for eight months, rebuilt important family relationships and reconnected with her son after five years.

Today: Continuing her recovery and building a new life.

“Working at the café gave me a reason to get up in the morning.”

Larna

Neal

Building Confidence Through Opportunity

Background: Experience of alcohol dependency and personal challenges.

Progress: Volunteered at the café for ten months, gained valuable skills and completed training.

Today: Continuing to develop through further learning and building confidence for the future.

“Without this support, I wouldn’t be here today.”

Dom

From Experience to Employment

Background: Joined the café through a community placement.

Progress: Gained valuable work experience and developed the skills and confidence needed to move into employment.

Today: Now working in a café management role.

“This gave me the skills for my management role.”

Pay It Forward

A Small Act Can Make a Big Difference

Initiated by members of staff at the café, some of whom have lived experience of homelessness, Pay It Forward gives customers a simple way to make a meaningful difference.

By making a donation, you can help support local services working to prevent and end homelessness.

Every contribution goes directly towards practical support, recovery and long-term solutions for people in our community.

When you Pay It Forward, you become part of the solution.