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:

Jennie Woodfine launched her first business in Drayton called Exchange Boutique. The business takes in premium second hand clothing and sells it on in a bid to create a sustainable clothing company. Click here to go to the website https://www.exchangeboutique.co.uk/

9. Exchange Boutique

Jennie Woodfine launched her first business in Drayton called Exchange Boutique. The business takes in premium second hand clothing and sells it on in a bid to create a sustainable clothing company. Click here to go to the website https://www.exchangeboutique.co.uk/ Photo: Habibur Rahman

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Haribo in Gunwharf Quays opened on Tuesday, November 7. Pictured is: Assistant manager Kieran Griffiths and store manager Sarah Tweedale. Picture: Sarah Standing (061123-722)

10. Haribo in Gunwharf Quays

Haribo in Gunwharf Quays opened on Tuesday, November 7. Pictured is: Assistant manager Kieran Griffiths and store manager Sarah Tweedale. Picture: Sarah Standing (061123-722) Photo: Sarah Standing

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Owner David Lloyd opened Every Cloud Club in Guildhall Walk. Portsmouth on March 11 (090323-963) Visit the club's page https://www.facebook.com/everycloudclub/

11. Every Cloud Club

Owner David Lloyd opened Every Cloud Club in Guildhall Walk. Portsmouth on March 11 (090323-963) Visit the club's page https://www.facebook.com/everycloudclub/ Photo: Sarah Standing

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Rosario's & Co new coffee shop opened on February 1 - co-owners Tom Eastwood, left, and Daniel Milsom (260123-8921) To go to their website, click the link. https://rosariosandco.co.uk/

12. Rosario's & Co

Rosario's & Co new coffee shop opened on February 1 - co-owners Tom Eastwood, left, and Daniel Milsom (260123-8921) To go to their website, click the link. https://rosariosandco.co.uk/ Photo: Sarah Standing

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