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10th July 2023

Simon helps launch Hampshire Food Festival 2023

Our Executive Chef, Simon Hartnett, was among a galaxy of culinary artists at a brand new event launching Hampshire Food Festival 2023. Running over Saturday...

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19th June 2023

Going for the chop for the Little Princess Trust

Our wonderful event coordinator, Irene Garcia, has recently gone for the chop and has donated her hair to the Little Princess Trust. The Little Princess...

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17th April 2023

Queens Hotel team receives life-saving training

Team members working across all areas of The Queens Hotel have received life-saving training so they know what to do in a real-life emergency. The...

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7th March 2023

Queens Hotel General Manager is raising funds for CEO Sleepout

Our General Manager, Paul Playford, is swapping the comforts of a warm bed for a night sleeping under the stars at the CEO Sleepout, Portsmouth....

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7th February 2023

Executive Chef Simon Hartnett speaks up for the importance of using local produce

Our Executive Chef, Simon Hartnett, was among top chefs from across the Central South region who took part in a panel discussion at the Business...

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24th November 2022

We are winners in the Wedding Industry Awards

It was delightful to attend the Wedding Industry Awards ceremony for the South Central region – and walk away as winners. Against stiff opposition, our...

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21st November 2022

We are in the top 10% worldwide for restaurants, based on Tripadvisor reviews

Positive Tripadvisor reviews from our satisfied diners have helped us to secure a major accolade for our Restaurant 1865. Every year, Tripadvisor celebrates restaurants that...

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28th June 2022

Queens Hotel welcomes new General Manager, Paul Playford

Paul Playford has recently been announced as the General Manager of the Queens Hotel, Portsmouth. Paul has gained a wealth of experience working in hospitality...

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21st June 2022

Let them eat cake – preparing for the Southsea Food Festival

Southsea Food Festival is fast approaching and the Queens Hotel is an official sponsor of the event. Therefore. we spoke to Chloe Barter, our Head...

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12th June 2022

Portsmouth Pride 2022 was an amazing event

Portsmouth Pride 2022 was a truly joyful, fun and inclusive event for the city. We were proud to be the official hotel for Portsmouth Pride...

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