Waterlooville’s The Wellington Pub closed in the spring of 2017, the pub re-opened last week as ‘Number 73 Bar & Kitchen’. The sign on the front of the building acknowledges the building’s former name, a nice gesture. ‘Number 73 Bar and Kitchen’ are on Facebook, their page has some interior shots of the refurbishment.

In the former location of New Look which closed last month, opening very soon in Duke’s Walk, Waterlooville’s very own, The Works … just take my money already!

Our second story for today, at the former location of Goodacres shoe shop in Waterlooville’s The Boulevard Precinct, a new male barbershop is being prepared. Have to say it’s 10 out of 10 from us on the branding, we look forward to seeing the inside of this new venture!

Holland and Barrett are moving from their existing Waterlooville store in Wellington Way to Dukes Walk, Dukes Walk is the shopping area with Waitrose and Wilko. The new Holland and Barrett store will be located in the former location of Robert Dyas, the unit has been reduced in size, though seems larger than the existing … Continue reading this article ››

Cowplain’s Sorrento Italian Restaurant has ceased trading. A handwritten notice taped to the outside of the restaurant states, “Sorrento’s no longer trading. Apologise for any inconvenience.”. Prior to becoming Sorrento’s, this Italian Restaurant was known as O Sole Mio, the change of name occurred with the change of ownership 2014. Sorrento’s had tried to diversify … Continue reading this article ››

Waterlooville’s New Look, which was located in the Dukes Walk parade of shops, has closed.   In recent times New Look has been reducing it’s portfolio of stores due to declining sales. New Look and has also been actively pursing rent reductions to reduce operating costs.   We understand that retailer ‘The Works’, which sells … Continue reading this article ››

The scaffolding has been removed from Waterlooville’s The Wellington Pub; this building will contain flats and the ground floor of the former public house will be re-purposed as a wine bar 🍷 and restaurant that will also serve cocktails 🍸. The owner is aiming to open the venue in November – cheers!

Waterlooville’s The Boulevard Precinct is for sale at the bargain price of £3,457,000. The Boulevard comprises of 21 retail units. The retail units for sale start at British Heart Foundation down to Get Gorgeous, then from Travel Planners up to The Old English Sweet Company. The average of the lease expiry for all of these … Continue reading this article ››