From a new hog roast restaurant to an Irish bar, Italian restaurant, tapas bar and a knitting cafe, there has been a complete range of new spots to try out.
Explore the 31 food and drink venues that have opened in Portsmouth and its surrounding areas:
1. Ugly Bird, Portsmouth
Ugly Bird, in Stanhope Road, Portsmouth, opened its doors in November. Pictured: Owners, Simon Li and his wife Kay Wei Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman
2. Ellie Ann's, Marmion Road
Gavin Wight and his partner Michelle Smith opened their cafe, Ellie Ann's, in Marmion Road, over the summer. Picture: Sarah Standing (040825-8375) | Sarah Standing
3. Hoggies, Southsea
Hoggies Hog Roast has opened in Marmion Road, Southsea, in September and the team are already planning on launching a second site in the new year. Pictured is: (l-r) Joe Yates, barista and front of house, Alan Knight, Sebastian Longman, chef, Lewis Filer, co-owner and Simon Hartnett, head chef and owner. Picture: Sarah Standing (150925-9411) | Sarah Standing
4. Durty Nelly's, Southsea
Durty Nelly's, an Irish bar, replaced the trendy bottomless brunch spot, Bonitas at the start of the year. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (010225-52) | Chris Moorhouse Photo: Chris Moorhouse