The city has welcomed a whole range of businesses over the past year. From new restaurants to close stores to sweet shops and fast food chains, the city is thriving and offers variety.placeholder image
The city has welcomed a whole range of businesses over the past year. From new restaurants to close stores to sweet shops and fast food chains, the city is thriving and offers variety.

Here are 24 businesses that opened in Hampshire in 2023 including Southsea Brunch Klub, Ripper and Co Southsea and The Hideaway Cafe

By Sophie Lewis
Published 11th May 2023, 13:15 BST
Updated 14th Dec 2023, 21:10 BST

The city is constantly changing and this year people have welcomed a huge range of new businesses into the area.

Portsmouth and the surrounding areas host a wealth of businesses – and this year locals have embraced dozens of new businesses. From The Hideaway Cafe in Southsea which is a dog friendly venue to Southsea Brunch Klub which offers a trendy space for people to meet up there has been a diverse range of venues that have opened up in the city.

SEE ALSO: 25 Portsmouth area businesses we have lost this year

Here are 24 businesses that have opened this year:

The Hive Cocktail Bar opened in Southsea on September 27, 2023 Pictured: The interior of the bar Picture: Habibur Rahman

5. The Hive Cocktail Bar

The Hive Cocktail Bar opened in Southsea on September 27, 2023 Pictured: The interior of the bar Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman

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The pamper shop in Gosport for youngsters opened up at the end of March. To make a booking, visit the website on https://www.pretty-little-princess.co.uk/

6. Pretty Little Princess

The pamper shop in Gosport for youngsters opened up at the end of March. To make a booking, visit the website on https://www.pretty-little-princess.co.uk/ Photo: Habibur Rahman

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Jacob Smith and his dad David have put their years of experience into practice and taken over Twells Butchers in Portchester, which is now known as Portchester Butchers. To contact the butchers call 023 9237 3819.

7. Portchester Butchers

Jacob Smith and his dad David have put their years of experience into practice and taken over Twells Butchers in Portchester, which is now known as Portchester Butchers. To contact the butchers call 023 9237 3819. Photo: Sarah Standing

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Peter Exton & Melanie Humphreys opened Little Bay Eatery on March 11 in Waterlooville Precinct. Call 023 9217 4545 to make a booking.

8. Little Bay Eatery

Peter Exton & Melanie Humphreys opened Little Bay Eatery on March 11 in Waterlooville Precinct. Call 023 9217 4545 to make a booking. Photo: Alex Shute

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