From fantastic high street chains to unique and quirky local stores - 41 new shops and businesses which opened in the Portsmouth area in 2025

By Joe Williams

Reporter

Published 24th Dec 2025, 00:01 BST

While 2025 has been a struggle for many shops and businesses there has also been a number of new stores opening in the area.

From national high street chains to small independent businesses, this year has seen a several businesses open their doors in the Portsmouth area. It demonstrates that the entrepreneurial spirit is still strong in the city and that big businesses still see value in operating in its high streets.

As the year comes to an end it is worth celebrating the fantastic shops and businesses that have opened in 2025.

Here are 41 stores that have opened or moved this year:

Here are 41 new shops and businesses which opened in 2025

1. New shops and businesses

Here are 41 new shops and businesses which opened in 2025 | -

While only a temporary pop up shop, Love Portsmouth opened in Gunwharf Quays in January. The showcase of local businesses proved a successful with the initial term extended into the summer.

2. Love Portsmouth

While only a temporary pop up shop, Love Portsmouth opened in Gunwharf Quays in January. The showcase of local businesses proved a successful with the initial term extended into the summer. | Sarah Standing

Revd Canon Bob White is the chairman of Fratton Together which opened a pantry at the beginning of the year at the Bridge Centre. The initiative has helped local residents.

3. Fratton Together Pantry

Revd Canon Bob White is the chairman of Fratton Together which opened a pantry at the beginning of the year at the Bridge Centre. The initiative has helped local residents. | Joe Williams

Havant Garden Centre opened in March as a replacement of Dobbies Garden Centre.

4. Havant Garden Centre

Havant Garden Centre opened in March as a replacement of Dobbies Garden Centre. | Chris Moorhouse Photo: Chris Moorhouse

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