Most have been closed for more than three months but were able to start serving customers again on Saturday as lockdown restrictions were eased.
Despite the cloudy and damp weather, many of the city’s venues had a successful first day back in business.
Since the changes to lockdown rules were announced last month, business owners have been busy making sure they are meeting social distancing guidelines.
It means that face masks, table service and customer limits are becoming the new norm at the city’s drinking establishments.
Our photographer Chris Moorhouse was out in Southsea in Saturday, visiting some of the pubs which had reopened and taking photos of the punters and staff.
Can you spot yourself or anyone you know?
5. The Jolly Sailor, Southsea
From left, Ross Barnett, Tony Cobb, Mattie Tew and Buster Sewell. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040720-18) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
6. The Jolly Sailor, Southsea
From left, Joanne Llewellyn, Joe Murray, Juliet Balloch, Connie Balloch and Michael Bertioli. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040720-19) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
7. The Jolly Sailor, Southsea
Landlord Ross McInally, right, and then from left, Sean Cleary, Dawn Haynes-Sewell and Jamie Cato. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040720-20) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
8. The Kings, Albert Rd, Southsea
The Kings, Albert Rd, Southsea, reopened on 'Super Saturday' following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040720-23) Photo: Chris Moorhouse