It is also home to the Cascades Shopping Centre which is full of popular shops and and eateries.
However, there are also smaller businesses here that sometimes go under the radar when competing with major retailers. Here are 9 independent businesses on Commercial Road:
1. Commercial Road
Commercial Road is home to many independent businesses. Picture: Habibur Rahman. Photo: Habibur Rahman
2. The Gold Centre - 248d Commercial Road
The Gold Centre is a jewellery shop on Commercial Road. It is currently holding a closing down sale. Photo: -
3. Andy's Ex-Government Surplus Store - 25 Charlotte Street
Andy's Ex-Government Surplus Store on Charlotte Street - just off Commercial Road - specialises in the sale of military gear and clothing. The business has another outlet on St Vincent Road, Southsea which focuses on maritime antiques. Photo: -
4. Acorn Cycles - 10 Charlotte Street
Acorn Cycles is an independent bicycle shop which has been serving customers on Charlotte Street - just off Commercial Road - for five years. Photo: -