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:
29. Pompey Shop
Loyal Pompey fans listed the club shop on Anson Road as the shop they visit most in the city. Photo: Joseph Williams
30. Primark
Primark came out on top with a host of readers naming it as the shop they most visit in the city. Picture: Chris Moorhouse Photo: Chris Moorhouse