Portsmouth City Council creates virtual high street to help you to shop online locally this Christmas

There are so many quirky, independent businesses based in the city who need customers this year more than ever. Spending money locally will help smaller businesses to survive and protect local jobs. So please Go shop online, Go local and Go Christmas!

Remember to follow the latest government advice and any guidance businesses have to keep everyone safe.

Looking for a festive tipple to gift or to enjoy?

The Mighty Bucha sell Kombucha, which is a non-alcoholic beverage with adult taste. Perfect for non-drinkers or those wishing to cut down on alcohol consumption over the festive period.

The Mighty Bucha has a festive offer of three-for-the-price-of-two on elderberry spice Kombucha (while stocks last).

The Portsmouth Distillery Co. is a premium artisan spirit producer based at Fort Cumberland in Eastney. It offers a range of rums and gins and also tours of the brewery. Free delivery is available to residents in PO postcodes. See under 'food and drink' in our virtual high street.

Gifts for children

Looking for something a bit different for a child in the family? How about signing them up for swimming, gymnastics, art, music or dance lessons as a gift?

Not only will it give them a new activity to try in 2021, it will help support local businesses.

Gift with a voucher

Support your favourite local businesses by gifting vouchers which can be redeemed when they are able to re-open. Vouchers for a local restaurant, beauty salon or hairdressers make lovely gifts, as do tickets to the theatre, comedy nights or gigs.