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:
5. Antiques, Vinyl, & 8-Bit
The music and gaming shop on Kingston Road opened at the start of the year. Photo: Joseph Williams
6. Marabella's
Owners, Lizanne Mcleod and Melanie Smith (right) stand outside Marabella's in Wellington Way, Waterlooville. The children's clothes shop opened in April having moved from Cascades. | Nathan Lipsham
7. South Coast Reptiles
South Coast Reptiles was another new opening in Wellington Way, Waterlooville. Here owner Joshua Lattimer-Hedley shows off one of the snakes on offer. Picture: Sarah Standing (180425-1951) | Sarah Standing
8. Club Beauté
Aimee Wallbridge opened a beauty salon called Club Beauté in Pier Street, Lee-on-the-Solent in April 2025. | Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing