Portsmouth's empty shops, restaurants and pubs in North End including Kwik Save supermarket and Blue Anchor

Portsmouth’s North End is home to so many fantastic shops, pubs and restaurants – but there are also a number of vacant properties in the area.

By Joe Buncle

Published 14th Mar 2024, 14:31 BST

Updated 14th Mar 2024, 20:08 BST

The North End of Portsmouth – in the vicinity of the A2047 and comprising of London Road, Kingston Road, and Fratton Road – is home to many popular retail destinations, from major supermarkets to smaller independent businesses.

Here are 10 shops, bars and restaurants which are currently empty in Portsmouth's North End.

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Watch the video embedded in the story to see what it’s like to take a walk through Portsmouth’s North End.

Here are 10 shops, bars and restaurants which are currently empty in Portsmouth's North End.

1. North End's empty shops

Here are 10 shops, bars and restaurants which are currently empty in Portsmouth's North End. Photo: The News

The Blue Anchor pub at 2 London Road, North End, shut last year after a man suffered a fractured skull during a violent incident. It is listed as available to rent for £22,000.00 by Flude Property Consultants. A statement from the listing reads: "The accommodation comprises of a ground floor unit which has previously been used as a pub. The premises has a large open bar area with fitted bar from the previous tenant. To the rear there is further storage and a kitchen area to provide a food offering. There are male and female toilets with rear access to a yard which provides further seating. The premises would lend itself to suit a similar use or food offering STP."

2. Blue Anchor pub

The Blue Anchor pub at 2 London Road, North End, shut last year after a man suffered a fractured skull during a violent incident. It is listed as available to rent for £22,000.00 by Flude Property Consultants. A statement from the listing reads: "The accommodation comprises of a ground floor unit which has previously been used as a pub. The premises has a large open bar area with fitted bar from the previous tenant. To the rear there is further storage and a kitchen area to provide a food offering. There are male and female toilets with rear access to a yard which provides further seating. The premises would lend itself to suit a similar use or food offering STP." Photo: The News

According to Google Street view, the building which formerly housed Mazar restaurant - next to Matts Fisheries - has been empty since at least 2011.

3. Mazar Restaurant

According to Google Street view, the building which formerly housed Mazar restaurant - next to Matts Fisheries - has been empty since at least 2011. Photo: Google

Mark Anthony barbershop at 3 London Road, North End, Portsmouth shut last year, with owner Mark now running the business from home.

4. Mark Anthony barbershop

Mark Anthony barbershop at 3 London Road, North End, Portsmouth shut last year, with owner Mark now running the business from home. Photo: The News

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