The past few years have proved incredibly difficult for the hospitality sector as a combination of cost of living pressures, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic effects of Brexit have pushed many businesses to breaking point.
Small, independent restaurants and eateries have been hit particlulary hard – with many forced to close for good. We’ve put together a list of some superb eateries which are sorely missed since they were forced to close.
Here are 11 restaurants and eateries we have said goobye to in Portsmouth this year:
5. Becketts, Southsea
Becketts, a boutique hotel and eatery in Southsea's Belvue Terrace, officially closed its restaurant early July. It remains open as a bed and breakfast. Photo: -
6. Restaurant 27 - Southsea
Michelin star restaurant Restaurant 27, located in 27a South Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, closed on August 6. Photo: JPIMedia
7. Monty's Restaurant and Wine Bar - Castle Road, Southsea
#Monty’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, based in Castle Road, #announced that as of July 15, it is closed to customers. The restaurant was part of Southsea since 2016 and known for being an Instagrammable venue. Picture: Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing
8. Sapori - Lee-on-the-Solent
Italian restaurant Sapori in Lee-on-the-Solent closed earlier this month. A statement said: “Due to unforeseen circumstances and much sadness, Sapori will be closed from September 3 for the foreseeable future. Thank you to all the customers who have showed so much loyalty and support, and made coming to work such a pleasure for the last 16 years.” High Street. Picture: Google Street View. Photo: Google Street View