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.

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Here are 24 businesses that have opened this year:

The new Matalan store in Pompey Centre in Portsmouth, opened on October 14, 2023.

Picture: Sarah Standing (131023-9802)

25. Matalan

The new Matalan store in Pompey Centre in Portsmouth, opened on October 14, 2023. Picture: Sarah Standing (131023-9802) Photo: Sarah Standing

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