From La Boulangerie, based in Portchester, which was a family run business that operated for decades to newer faces inclusing Trent’s Bike Shack and Restaurant 27, which will be closing in August, there has been a number of closures already this year.
Here are 12 businesses that have either already closed this year or are due to in the coming months:
. Chantelle Originals, Southsea
Chantelle Originals on Elm Grove, Southsea, closed at the beginning of June after its owner Jane McLean decided it is time to retire after almost 40 years. The news brought about a surge of nostalgia for those who have had one of its dresses over the years, remembering ‘If it has not got a bell, it is not a Chantelle’ Photo: -
. Fallen Acorn Brewing Co, Gosport
Fallen Acorn Brewing Co went into voluntary liquidation because of a continual series of crises that has forced them to make the decision. Picture: Chris Moorhouse Photo: Chris Moorhouse
. Beer Muskateer
The Beer Musketeer, Albert Road, Southsea, announced its closure due to the strain from the cost of living crisis. Photo: Google Street View
. Feed Cafe, 7 The Hard, Portsmouth
Feed Cafe, 7 The Hard, Portsmouth, suddenly closed down overnight in April with no word of warning that they would not be reopening from the previous shift. Picture: Sam Stephenson. Photo: Sam Stephenson
5. Phil's Sausages, Lee-on-the-Solent
The shop had been in Phil's family since 1963 when his father opened it as Evison's Butchers but Phil decided that it was time to close so that he could take his retirement. Picture: Sarah Standing (020323-544) Photo: Sarah Standing
6. Trent's Bike Shack, Gosport
Trent's Bike Shack, in Gosport, closed due to the cost of living crisis which saw prices increase and the demand from customers decrease. Photo: Trent Kneller
7. Sonner Toys, Portsmouth
Sonner Toys permanently closed its Cascades shopping centre location. Photo: Peter Davies
8. La Boulangerie, Portchester
La Boulangerie in West Street, Portchester, had to close down after the owner became seriously unwell and could no longer run the business. The closure created a lot of sadness in the area because it was a staple bakery to locals. Photo: Steve Deeks