Takeaways in Havant

Fish and chips, Indian, Chinese and more

Havant has a good range of takeaway food outlets covering the standard cuisines that most people want on a Friday evening. The main concentration is along East Street and the surrounding town centre streets, with additional options in Leigh Park, Bedhampton and the other residential areas.

Fish and chip shops are a fixture and do steady trade throughout the week, with Friday evenings the busiest. Battered cod and chips wrapped in paper remains one of the most popular takeaway choices in the town, and the established chippies have their regulars who return week after week. The quality of the best is good, with fresh fish and properly cooked chips.

Indian and Chinese takeaways are well established across Havant. Several have been operating for years, serving reliable versions of the standard dishes at competitive prices. The Indian takeaways along East Street and in the surrounding areas cater to a wide range of tastes, from mild kormas to fiery vindaloos, and the best have built up loyal local followings through consistent quality.

Pizza delivery from national chains covers the Havant area thoroughly, and there are independent pizza and kebab shops in the town centre and in Leigh Park. Turkish and Mediterranean takeaways have become more common in recent years, offering grilled meats, flatbreads and salads as an alternative to the traditional options.

Delivery apps including Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats have expanded the choice available to Havant residents considerably. Restaurants and takeaways from Portsmouth, Emsworth, Chichester and Waterlooville now deliver to PO9 postcodes, bringing Thai, Japanese, Caribbean, Vietnamese and other cuisines within easy reach. This has been a significant change for a town whose own dining scene is relatively modest.

Takeaway food is busiest on Friday and Saturday evenings. Most shops open from late afternoon through to around eleven at night, with some staying open later at weekends.

Delivery apps including Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats have expanded the choice available to Havant residents considerably. Restaurants and takeaways from Portsmouth, Emsworth, Chichester and Waterlooville now deliver to PO9 postcodes, bringing Thai, Japanese, Caribbean, Vietnamese and other cuisines within easy reach. This has been a significant change for a town whose own takeaway scene is concentrated on the traditional cuisines. The convenience of ordering from a phone and having food delivered to the door has changed eating habits across the country, and Havant is no exception. Takeaway food is busiest on Friday and Saturday evenings. Most shops open from late afternoon through to around eleven at night, with some staying open later at weekends. For many Havant families, a Friday night takeaway is one of the small rituals that marks the end of the working week.