While Commercial Road gets some flak for its empty units and the stores that have left, there is still a number of shops that attract people into the town. Combine that with the numerous independent shops around Southsea and the high end brands that can be found in Gunwharf, and there is something for everyone.
The high street is of course struggling, not just in Portsmouth but nationally, with the likes of River Island and Poundland facing an uncertain future. The reasons for this are numerous, from online shopping to rising costs. However, people still enjoy visiting a physical shop to buy their goods.
We asked our readers which shops they liked to visit most in Portsmouth and there was one clear winner.
Here is what they said:
5. Waterstones
The popular book shop with its in-store café is a favourite shop of some of our readers. Picture: Habibur Rahman. Photo: Habibur Rahman
6. Sally Antiques
The eclectic range of antiques available in the characterful Sally Antiques saw it named as one of our readers favourite shops. Photo: Sarah Standing
7. Poundland
Despite Poundland's struggles on the high street recently it still one of the popular shops to visit for our readers. Photo: Joseph Williams
8. Triple Moon Holistics
Triple Moon Holistics in Cascades sells a range of crystals and incense, among other things, it was listed as a favoured shop of one of our readers. Photo: Archive