But our city has not been immune to the loss in pubs over the years with many loved and lost - and others closed with a question mark over their future.
5. The Battle of Minden
Named after the decisive battle in the Seven Years' War, which took place in the 18th century, this pub in St Mary’s Road was bombed during WW2 and rebuilt in 1946. It closed its doors in January 2017 and is now flats. Photo: Malcolm Wells
6. The Connaught Arms
Built in the 1890s, this pub in Guildford Road, Fratton was opened for over a century. In 1998 it was awarded Portsmouth CAMRA's pub of the year award. It finally stopped trading in 2015 when residents first petitioned against a new shop opening in the site. It is now housing. Photo: JPIMedia
7. The Contented Pig
Located in Fratton Road, Fratton this pub went under a number of different names including the Frog & Frigate and Museum Gardens. It was refurbished in 2005 but closed in late 2007. It was demolished in 2015. Flats have now been built in its place. Photo: JPIMedia
8. The Admiralty Tavern
This boozer was on Spring Street, and survived being bombed during the Second World War. Its death knell came in 1987 when it was demolished to make way for Cascades Shopping Centre. Photo: JPIMedia