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:
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Restaurants we have lost this year. Photo: -
. Nells, Old Portsmouth
Nell’s Cafe, located in High Street, Old Portsmouth, closed its doors on July 30. Known for a delicious full English breakfast and its friendly atmosphere, the cafe was at the heart of the area for years. Photo: Google Street View
. Carvalho's Kitchen - Havant
Carvalho's Kitchen, in Belmont Grove, Havant, was closed indefinitely after a devastating fire took hold on July 22. Photo: Raymond Clarke
9. Sweet Unique, Gosport
Sweet Unique, a sweet shop which aslo served waffles and ice cream, opened on High Street, Gosport, in 2021 during the pandemic but its closure was announced at the beginning of this year. Picture: Chris Moorhouse Photo: Chris Moorhouse
10. La Boulangerie - Portchester
La Boulangerie in West Street, Portchester, had to close down in Januaryafter 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 for 42 years. Photo: Steve Deeks
11. 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
12. The Teat Party - Lee-on-the-Solent
It was announced this week that The Tea Party, in Lee-on-the-Solent's High Street, will be forced to close imminently due to rising costs. Photo: Google