While recent years have proved difficult for business owners across the hospitality sector, some intrepid entrepeneurs have realised their dreams by opening new restaurants and bars in and around the city.
We’ve put together a list of some of the food and drink establishments which opened in the Portsmouth area this summer – and were previously featured in The News.
Here are 13 places to eat and drink which are new to Hampshire – or have re-opened following rennovation – for summer 2023:
9. Fortuna's Italian Restaurant - Lord Montgomery Way, Portsmouth
The manager of Villa Romana in Fareham, located in Fareham High street, Manuel Fortuna took and renamed the old 113 Cafe in Lord Montgomery Way, Portsmouth in June this year. The 113 Cafe is now known as Fortuna’s Bar and Kitchen, and has been fully redecorated and renovated with a distinct Italian theme and decor. Pictured is Manuel Fortuna with his partner Nikolett Juhasz. Picture: Sarah Standing (160623-5416) Photo: Sarah Standing
10. Wendy's - Commercial Road
American fast food chain Wendy's opened a location on Portsmouth's Commercial Road in August. Picture: Mike Cooter Photo: Mike Cooter
11. Ripper and Co - Osborne Road
Ripper and Co Southsea, a horror themed bar from the owers of Rapscallions, opened at the end of July. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
12. Zen Whiskey Bar - Palmerston Road
Zen Whiskey opened on Friday, Septmeber 8 at the former site of the Vintage Eatery, where guests can join a whiskey tasting with a whiskey connoisseur. Photo: -