From a new hog roast restaurant to an Irish bar, Italian restaurant, tapas bar and a knitting cafe, there has been a complete range of new spots to try out.
Explore the 31 food and drink venues that have opened in Portsmouth and its surrounding areas:
5. Woodies, Wickham
Nicola Lang (42) and her partner Mike Woods (43) opened their cafe/bistro called Woodies in Wickham in the former Greens restaurant in March 2025. Picture: Sarah Standing (240125-8671) | Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing
6. MJ's Kitchen
MJ's Kitchen launched at the start of the year after friends, Jordan Watts and Mike Prowting, made their dream a reality. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (150225-28) | Chris Moorhouse
7. Spud Fusion, Portsmouth
Spud Fusion opened in Goldsmith Avenue in Portsmouth in September. Pictured is: Owner Rumen Islam. Picture: Sarah Standing (220925-9854) | Sarah Standing
8. South Street Coffee, Emsworth
Roxie Tricker, from Horndean, opened South Street Coffee, in Emsworth, in April. Picture: Sarah Standing (090425-1642) | Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing