Small, independent businesses and eateries have been hit particlulary hard – with many forced to close for good. We’ve put together a list of some businesses which are sorely missed since they closed for good in 2023 and 2024. From Birks of Fareham to Loch Fyne, the area has bid farewell to some absolute gems over the past two years.
Here are 31 restaurants and eateries we have said goobye to in the area in 2023 and 2024:
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Restaurants we have lost this year. Photo: -
2. Nells, Old Portsmouth
Nell’s Cafe, located in High Street, Old Portsmouth, closed its doors on July 30. Known for a delicious full English breakfast and its friendly atmosphere, the cafe was at the heart of the area for years. Photo: Google Street View
3. Carvalho's Kitchen - Havant
Carvalho's Kitchen, in Belmont Grove, Havant, was closed indefinitely after a devastating fire took hold on July 22. Photo: Raymond Clarke
4. Belmont Kitchen - Havant
Adjacent to Carvalho's and run by the same owner was the Belmont Kitchen, which was also forced to shut until further notice following the blaze. Pictured is: Owner of Belmont Kitchen andCarvalho's Naz Islam, 37. Picture: Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing