The annual awards, which are organised by the Muddy Stilettos lifestyle magazine, shine a torch on adored businesses across the country.
Categories include best restaurant, best beauty salon/ clinc, best florist and more, with the awards introducing five new categories this year:
- Best Afternoon Tea
- Fashion & Interiors
- Artisan Food & Drink Producer
- Best-Loved Local Pub
- Wellness Breaks
The regional finalists have been announced this week, with public voting open until 1pm on Tuesday, May 26. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, June 16 - for more information about voting, click here.
Here are some of the independent businesses in and around Portsmouth that have made the cut:
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9. Farm Kitchen, Southsea
Farm Kitchen, in Southsea, is a regional finalist for the best casual dining in the Muddy Stilettos Awards. | Habibur Rahman
10. Huis Belgian Bar and Kitchen
Huis Belgian Bar and Kitchen, in Southsea, is a finalist for the best casual dining category in the Muddy Stilettos Awards. | Contributed
11. Edith & Blanche, Southsea
Edith & Blanche, Southsea, has made it to the regional finals for the Muddy Stilettos Awards . The shop has been recognised in the children's business category. | Google
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12. Marwell Zoo
Marwell zoo has made it to the regional finals for the Muddy Stilettos Awards . The conservation zoo has been recognised in the best family experience category. Picture Credit: Jason Brown | Jason Brown Photography