The past few years have proved incredibly difficult for the hospitality sector as a combination of cost of living pressures, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic effects of Brexit have pushed many businesses to breaking point.
Small, independent businesses and eateries have been hit particlulary hard – with many forced to close for good. We’ve put together a list of some businesses which are sorely missed since they were forced – or chose – to shut up shop.
Here are 25 restaurants and eateries we have said goobye to in Portsmouth in 2023:
25. Loch Fyne Closure
Loch Fyne, located in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, closed down suddenly in November. The restaurant chain, which is owned by Greene King, has seen numerous closures across the country. Photo: Google