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:
25. Florio's, Southsea
Florio's opened its doors in Palmerston Road, Southsea, in April 2025. Pictured: The team at Florio's: (l-r) Toby Williams, Joe Thompson, Max Florio, Maddy MacNeill, Alex Florio, Lucy Spanner, Isabella Florio and Scarlett Thomas. | Sarah Standing
26. For Bakes Sake, Gosport
For Bakes Sake, in Gosport, opened its doors in July 2025. Pictured: Rich Hayes, community liaison with HelpBnk, Ra Marskell, owner of For Bakes Sake and Kirsty Darrell, HelpBnk supporter. Picture: Sarah Standing | Sarah Standing
27. Zafraan, Southsea
Zafraan opened at the former Monty's site as a new Indian and Turkish restaurant over the summer. Pictured: Owner Naz Islam at Zafraann, Southsea Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman
28. Bakerellys, Portsea
Bakerellys opened in Queen Street, Portsea, on Saturday, September 20. | Chris Moorhouse