Residents, dog walkers and visitors taking a stroll along the Southsea prom are encouraged to go and check out a brand new pop up al fresco café and bar which opens this weekend, just in time for the Easter holidays.
The new South Terrace café and bar, is located just behind BH Live Active Pyramids and Exploria, a short distance from the recently transformed prom. Accessible to all, with ramped access, outdoor seating provides stunning sea views across the Solent. It will be open seven days a week (weather dependent), serving up hot and cold drinks, coffees, toasties, sandwiches, paninis, and sweet treats including ice creams, muffins, and doughnuts. Hot food includes 9” Margherita, Pepperoni, Hawaiian, and BBQ Chicken pizzas.
This new attraction has been funded by BH Live, the registered charity that runs BH Live Active Pyramids and Exploria in partnership with Portsmouth City Council.
Mathijs Pol, BH Live’s Head of Hospitality said;
“We are so lucky to be in such a fantastic spot with amazing views – with all the recent investment to improve Southsea prom, our new pop up café and bar to the rear of Pyramids is a great addition to the area.
“Everyone is welcome – make the most of the longer (and hopefully warmer!) days, Eat, Drink and Relax! Well behaved dogs are welcome.
“We will also be open during festivals and sporting events to give visitors a great place to stop off for a bite to eat and drink (opening times and menu may vary).”
The South Terrace at Pyramids operates a challenge 25 policy for anyone purchasing alcohol. Alcohol purchased at the South Terrace at Pyramids must be consumed on the premises.
Public toilet and baby changing facilities, operated by Portsmouth City Council, are located along the promenade. Accessible toilet facilities are available inside Exploria at Pyramids during centre opening times.
A pay and display car park operates next to Pyramids, managed by Portsmouth City Council. Free parking is also available along Clarence Esplanade after 6pm – see road signage for details and restrictions.
For more information visit bhliveactive.org.uk/pyramids.
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About BH Live
Champions of community engagement, health and wellness across Dorset, Hampshire, and London
BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is a leading operator of sports and leisure centres, theatres, and event venues. Our vision is to create sustainable and inspiring opportunities, deliver great experiences for our communities, and improve health and well-being.
With a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, BH Live continues to enhance the quality of people’s lives, health and wellbeing in the communities it serves.
BH Live was established in 2010. Local authority partners include BCP Council, Portsmouth City Council and Croydon Council.
We are at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy. Together with our partners we are helping to change lives and make a positive impact in the community.
For more visit bhlive.org.uk.
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BH Live is a leisure and cultural trust, established in 2010 as a ‘non profit distributing organisation’ (NPDO) for public benefit to promote participation in leisure and cultural events. BH Live is a Company Limited by Guarantee and Registered Charity. Charity No: 1138311. Company No: 07092112. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. BH Live (Enterprises) Ltd, is a Private Company Limited by Shares and a wholly owned subsidiary of BH Live. Company No: 07175626. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. Registered Office: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH. Registered in England and Wales.
About BH Live Hospitality
BH Live’s hospitality division, provides event and retail catering services at leisure centres and cultural venues across Dorset, Hampshire and London.
Cafés, bars and vending services operate at venues including Bournemouth Pavilion, Bournemouth International Centre, Littledown, Pelhams, BH Live Active, Queen’s Park and Corfe Mullen. There are also facilities at Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Pyramids in Portsmouth, and Fairfield Halls (Croydon).
Elevate Brasserie and Bar at Bournemouth International Centre serves a selection of hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks served indoors or outdoors with stunning sea views.
Lookout at Littledown is a lively bar with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking Littledown Park. As well as value for money food and drinks, there are regular live music evenings, quiz nights, sporting event screenings and more.
Both spaces are also available for private hire.
For more visit
- bhlive.org.uk/hospitality
- elevatebrasserie.co.uk
- bhliveactive.org.uk/littledown/lookout-at-littledown
About Pyramids
Pyramids is owned by Portsmouth City Council and operated by registered charity BH Live.
BH Live Active, Pyramids is situated in Southsea overlooking the beach and Solent. There is something to suit every activity preference and level of fitness. The centre has state-of-the-art Technogym fitness equipment in an airy spacious gym with a wide range of functional fitness, strength and cardio activities.
There is a dedicated assessment area for those who are new to exercise complete with fitness tracking technology to help set activity goals.
Pyramids has four activity studios. The Glasshouse and Solent each have stunning seaviews. There is also the region’s only dedicated HIIT studio running circuits style HIT classes and a Technogym Group cycle studio. Group exercise classes run seven days a week including Group Cycling, HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), Yoga, Pilates and classes as part of the Les MillsTM programme including BodyPump, BodyCombat and Core.
As part of BH Live Active’s multisite membership, members can also use the gym, pools and classes at Mountbatten and Charter.
Next to Pyramids is a public car park with 154 parking spaces including six accessible spaces. There is also free roadside parking along Clarance Esplanade after 6pm. This car park adjacent to Pyramids is managed by Portsmouth City Council and parking charges apply. – see website for details https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/
Find out more at bhliveactive.org.uk/pyramids
Get social with us: X and Instagram @bhliveactive | Facebook @Pyramids.Centre
About Exploria
Exploria at Pyramids in Southsea opened in 2021. It is Portsmouth’s largest indoor soft play and bounce attraction. With a range of exciting experiences, Exploria stimulates play for children aged 6 months and upwards. A tantalising sense of wonder and extreme fun across three connected worlds gives children plenty of action to amaze and delight. Everything, from floor to ceiling, evokes a sense of mystery with lots of jumps, leaps and thrills. All safely rightsized to inspire juniors, toddlers and babies alike.
The bounce zone is great for burning off tons of energy. The diving tower with air bag is perfect for the bravest of explorers. There are interactive games, themed slides. agility parkour, battle beams and foam pits too. Our play zone features ball pits, spider’s web and cargo climbing, a rope bridge skywalk, bash bags, tunnels, rollers, beams plus a dodge ball shoot out. And the baby and toddler zone has all things Exploria, but downsized for little ones of preschool age. There are quieter SEN play and bounce sessions plus a dedicated sensory room with stimulating lights, sound and touch. Four themed party rooms based on Volcanos, an underwater world, Mayan Ruins and Egyptian tomb – great for celebrating special occasions and birthdays, A dedicated Exploria café serves delicious snacks, light bites and drinks. And there’s toilets, accessible facilities, baby change, lockers, and a buggy park too. Exploria can accommodate school group bookings too – a great way to reward a class or year group.
For more and to book online visit exploria.org.uk
Get social with us on Facebook & Instagram @exploriauk
Exploria is located at Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3ST.
“Great fun, good place to go with family and kids. nice, clean, friendly. I recommend this place for families and kids.”