There have been a number of closure announcements recently with The Hunters Inn and The Botanical the latest venues to close their doors.
The News has put together a gallery of some of the pubs and bars in the area that have either closed or seen a change in management over the past year:
9. The Clarence Tavern - Gosport
The Clarence Tavern, which is one of the oldest pubs in Gosport, made the announcement on social media that it would be closing last summer. There have been no plans for the pub to reopen. | Google Photo: -
10. The Vine, Gosport
The Vine at 64 Stoke Road, Gosport, reopened at the end of last year after being taken over. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (241024-21) | Chris Moorhouse Photo: Chris Moorhouse
11. Bonita's, Southsea
Bonita's, on Palmerston Road, closed its doors at the end of last year and has now been replaced with an Irish bar, Durty Nelly's. Pictured: Ryly Mason, Annalise parker and Hayley Purrington at Bonita's, Southsea Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habbs Photo: Habibur Rahman
12. The Florence Arms, Southsea
The Florence Arms has been taken over by Chris Ball, who also owns Maya in the city, and his friend Dan Susans, after a quick five week turnaround. (l-r) Dan Susans and Chris Ball are the new owners of The Florence Arms in Florence Road, Southsea. Picture: Sarah Standing (260625-5206) | Sarah Standing