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:
17. The Brass Monkey, Southsea
The Brass Monkey, in Elm Grove, opened at the end of November following the sudden closure of The Emporium in the summer. | Habibur Rahman
18. Snookies & Co, Portsmouth
Snookies & Co, in Osborne Road, opened at the start of December following months of anticipation. | Joe Williams
19. BEK Sourdough Bakery, Gosport
Angela Balla and Tamas Konkoly celebrated the opening of their second bakery in Gosport at the start of November. Pictured: (left to right) Angela Balla and Tamas Konkoly Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak | Marcin Jedrysiak
20. Rustic Roots, Drayton
Rustic Roots, in Havant Road, Drayton, opened its doors in April. Pictured: The Bedford sisters who run the cafe, from left, Raige, Envi and Dior. Picture: Chris Moorhouse | Chris Moorhouse