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:
13. Casa La Siesta, Southsea
Casa La Siesta, a new Spanish tapas restaurant, opened at the former Mangosteen site in Palmerston Road, Southsea in July. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (160725-02) | Chris Moorhouse
14. A Good Yarn
Lorraine Foster opened her tearoom and yarn shop called A Good Yarn on July 31, 2025 in Bay Tree Walk, Wickham. Picture: Sarah Standing (080825-8520) | Sarah Standing
15. The Exchange, Waterlooville
The Exchange in Waterlooville, opened with a soft opening on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Picture: Sarah Standing (250225-9856) | Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing
16. Miller & Carter Great Salterns
Miller & Carter opened its doors in Eastern Road, Portsmouth, at the end of November following a 'remarkable transformation'. Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman