Nell’s Cafe, located in High Street, Old Portsmouth, closed its doors on July 30, 2024. Known for a delicious full English breakfast and its friendly atmosphere, the cafe was at the heart of the area for years.placeholder image
Nell’s Cafe, located in High Street, Old Portsmouth, closed its doors on July 30, 2024. Known for a delicious full English breakfast and its friendly atmosphere, the cafe was at the heart of the area for years. | Google

19 adored restaurants, cafes and bakeries that have closed over the past few years

Sophie Lewis
By Sophie Lewis

Senior Reporter

Published 29th Sep 2025, 16:13 BST
Updated 29th Sep 2025, 16:13 BST

The city has certainly bid farewell to its fair share of beloved food spots over the past few years.

There’s nothing worse than saying goodbye to one of your favourite food spots.

We have put together a list of 19 beloved restaurants, bars and bakeries that have closed down:

Monty’s Restaurant and Wine Bar closed in 2023 and has since reopened as a Turkish and Indian restaurant this summer. Picture: Sarah Standing

5. Monty's Restaurant and Wine Bar

Monty’s Restaurant and Wine Bar closed in 2023 and has since reopened as a Turkish and Indian restaurant this summer. Picture: Sarah Standing | Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing

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Italian restaurant Sapori in Lee-on-the-Solent closed in 2023 due to unforeseen circumstances.

6. Sapori - Lee-on-the-Solent

Italian restaurant Sapori in Lee-on-the-Solent closed in 2023 due to unforeseen circumstances. | Google Photo: Google Street View

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The Botanical in Port Solent previously said it was temporarily closing but has since said it would be closed for the forseeable future. Picture Habibur Rahman

7. The Botanical - Port Solent

The Botanical in Port Solent previously said it was temporarily closing but has since said it would be closed for the forseeable future. Picture Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman

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Chloe Wheelerm took to social media this month to confirm the closure of The Hideaway, in Southsea. Pictured - Chloe Wheeler of Hideaway Dog Cafe Photos by Alex Shute

8. Hideaway Dog Cafe, Southsea

Chloe Wheelerm took to social media this month to confirm the closure of The Hideaway, in Southsea. Pictured - Chloe Wheeler of Hideaway Dog Cafe Photos by Alex Shute | Alex Shute Photo: Alex Shute

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