Ugly Bird, in Stanhope Road, Portsmouth, opened its doors in November. Pictured: Owners, Simon Li and his wife Kay Wei Picture: Habibur Rahmanplaceholder image
Ugly Bird, in Stanhope Road, Portsmouth, opened its doors in November. Pictured: Owners, Simon Li and his wife Kay Wei Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman

31 fresh faced food spots that have opened in Hampshire in 2025

Sophie Lewis
By Sophie Lewis

Senior Reporter

Published 23rd Dec 2025, 08:30 GMT

Hampshire has been fortunate enough to welcome some incredible food and drink spots that have opened in the last 12 months.

We have taken a dive into archives from the past year to look back at some of the incredible food and drink businesses that have opened their doors.

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:

Bar Flores opened on the Lee-on-the-Solent high street on Friday, August 29.

29. Bar Flores, Lee-on-the-Solent

Bar Flores opened on the Lee-on-the-Solent high street on Friday, August 29. | Habibur Rahman

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Ellie Ostler started Bakerellys online five years ago before opening her bakery in Lee-on-the-Solent on March 22, 2025.

30. Bakerellys, Lee-on-the-Solent

Ellie Ostler started Bakerellys online five years ago before opening her bakery in Lee-on-the-Solent on March 22, 2025. | Joe Williams

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Dean Boswell opened Drayton Tavern, in Drayton, in March 2025 with the goal of creating a warm and welcoming venue.

31. Drayton Tavern, Portsmouth

Dean Boswell opened Drayton Tavern, in Drayton, in March 2025 with the goal of creating a warm and welcoming venue. | Habibur Rahman

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