There have been a number of closure announcements recently with The Hunters Inn and The Botanical the latest venues to close their doors.
The News has put together a gallery of some of the pubs and bars in the area that have either closed or seen a change in management over the past year:
5. The Hampshire Rose Widley
The landlords at The Hampshire Rose Widley took to social media at the start of this month (July) to inform their customers they would be leaving on July 13. A new publican has not yet been announced. | Google
6. The Hampshire Bowman
The Hampshire Bowman, near Bishop’s Waltham. The pub has been a beloved venue in the area for decades but the pub has sadly closed down permanently. The landlords, Mark and Chloe, have been running the pub since 2012 but on the pub’s website they said they were stepping down to spend more time with their family. Photo: Google Street View
7. Fifth Hants Volunteer Arms
The Fifth Hants Volunteer Arms was taken over by Victor Tewkesbury and his bar manager Tommy Baxter in April 2025. Picture: Sarah Standing (100425-1777) | Sarah Standing
8. Drift Bar
Drift Bar in Palmerston Road, closed down at the end of December 2024 after 20 years of being part of Southsea's nightlife scene - It's replacement, Go Rogue, opened up at the start of this year. | Chris Moorhouse Photo: Chris Moorhouse