Guidebook for Winchester
Food Scene
Highly recommend Côte Brasserie, located towards the top of Winchester High Street near the Westgate Museum. A weekday lunch and early evening menu is on offer Monday to Friday 12 pm - 7 pm, choose either 2 courses for £10,95 or 3 courses for £12,95. If you are able to get a table by the window on the raised part of the restaurant it is an added bonus! Great atmosphere and fab selection of food and drink, yet to be disappointed with the standard of service.
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Côte - Winchester
73 High StHighly recommend Côte Brasserie, located towards the top of Winchester High Street near the Westgate Museum. A weekday lunch and early evening menu is on offer Monday to Friday 12 pm - 7 pm, choose either 2 courses for £10,95 or 3 courses for £12,95. If you are able to get a table by the window on the raised part of the restaurant it is an added bonus! Great atmosphere and fab selection of food and drink, yet to be disappointed with the standard of service.
(Café La Place by day, Froggies Bar by night!) La Place Bistro and Froggies Bar is Winchester's hidden gem. Located in the Square and historic city centre overlooking the Cathedral, staff and locals are extremely friendly and you're always made to feel very welcome by the owner and host Gael. Split into a bar/restaurant across two floors, Froggies is the place to be, whether you're looking to enjoy a lazy brunch, savour their unique Bistro Menu and Plats du Jour or simply an evening out with friends soaking up the atmosphere over a few drinks. On good days and balmy evenings outside tables are also available!
La Place Bistro & Froggies Bar
9 Great Minster Street(Café La Place by day, Froggies Bar by night!) La Place Bistro and Froggies Bar is Winchester's hidden gem. Located in the Square and historic city centre overlooking the Cathedral, staff and locals are extremely friendly and you're always made to feel very welcome by the owner and host Gael. Split into a bar/restaurant across two floors, Froggies is the place to be, whether you're looking to enjoy a lazy brunch, savour their unique Bistro Menu and Plats du Jour or simply an evening out with friends soaking up the atmosphere over a few drinks. On good days and balmy evenings outside tables are also available!
This is now called Josie's but serves a superb breakfast/brunch! Monmouth coffee and tasty smoothies!
Black White Red
28 Jewry St This is now called Josie's but serves a superb breakfast/brunch! Monmouth coffee and tasty smoothies!
The Chesil Rectory is a unique and historic restaurant located in Winchester which occupies a 600 year old grade II listed Medieval house of exceptional character and charm. Offers a modern British menu featuring simple, classic, seasonal dishes and an abundance of fresh local produce.
Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, Sunday roasts and private dining, The Chesil Rectory has won a string of awards for its delicious, fresh menus and exceptional hospitality. With an upstairs bar and a private dining room, I strongly advise booking in advance, especially at weekends.
Offers a special lunchtime and early evening menu, available Mon - Sat 12pm - 2.20pm & 6pm – 7pm and Sun - all evening 6 - 9pm.
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The Chesil Rectory
1 Chesil St The Chesil Rectory is a unique and historic restaurant located in Winchester which occupies a 600 year old grade II listed Medieval house of exceptional character and charm. Offers a modern British menu featuring simple, classic, seasonal dishes and an abundance of fresh local produce.
Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner, Sunday roasts and private dining, The Chesil Rectory has won a string of awards for its delicious, fresh menus and exceptional hospitality. With an upstairs bar and a private dining room, I strongly advise booking in advance, especially at weekends.
Offers a special lunchtime and early evening menu, available Mon - Sat 12pm - 2.20pm & 6pm – 7pm and Sun - all evening 6 - 9pm.
Offers superb set lunch menu offering some of Rick’s favourite dishes for you to enjoy at the Winchester restaurant. From crab linguine with garlic, chilli and parsley to fillet of hake with spring onion mash and soy butter sauce, find the perfect options for your lunch or early evening supper in Winchester.
2 courses £19.95 | 3 courses £24.95
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Rick Stein, Winchester
8 High St Offers superb set lunch menu offering some of Rick’s favourite dishes for you to enjoy at the Winchester restaurant. From crab linguine with garlic, chilli and parsley to fillet of hake with spring onion mash and soy butter sauce, find the perfect options for your lunch or early evening supper in Winchester.
2 courses £19.95 | 3 courses £24.95
Tends to get crowded very early but there are tables outside if the weather is nice! Lovely place to enjoy breakfast or lunch very close to the Cathedral.
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Cafe Monde
22 The Square Tends to get crowded very early but there are tables outside if the weather is nice! Lovely place to enjoy breakfast or lunch very close to the Cathedral.
You can be assured of a warm welcome from friendly, knowledgeable staff and delicious french food. Breakfast is served Saturday and Sunday. Monday – Friday we open from 12 noon serving lunch right through to drinks, dinner and everything in between, and on the weekends we also serve delicious breakfasts, opening from 9am.
The à la carte menu is filled with classic and contemporary French dishes freshly prepared . In addition, their ever-popular set menu changes on the first Thursday of every month and offers fantastic value from £10.95 for two courses.
“Serving simple, hearty French cooking, the menu is inspired by the flavours of Raymond Blanc’s childhood.”
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Brasserie Blanc - Winchester
20 Jewry StYou can be assured of a warm welcome from friendly, knowledgeable staff and delicious french food. Breakfast is served Saturday and Sunday. Monday – Friday we open from 12 noon serving lunch right through to drinks, dinner and everything in between, and on the weekends we also serve delicious breakfasts, opening from 9am.
The à la carte menu is filled with classic and contemporary French dishes freshly prepared . In addition, their ever-popular set menu changes on the first Thursday of every month and offers fantastic value from £10.95 for two courses.
“Serving simple, hearty French cooking, the menu is inspired by the flavours of Raymond Blanc’s childhood.”
Koh Thai
33 Jewry St Wonderful lunch or dinner time experience - a stone's throw from the flat
One of my favourite restaurants, The Loch Fyne Restaurant & Oyster Bar is a genuine gastronomic icons. The menu is simple with clean, unfussy textures and flavours, allowing the quality and freshness of the food to do the talking. Advise booking in advance not for brunch/breakfast but for lunch or dinner as it can be very popular!
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Loch Fyne Restaurant
18 Jewry StOne of my favourite restaurants, The Loch Fyne Restaurant & Oyster Bar is a genuine gastronomic icons. The menu is simple with clean, unfussy textures and flavours, allowing the quality and freshness of the food to do the talking. Advise booking in advance not for brunch/breakfast but for lunch or dinner as it can be very popular!
Fresh, lively Japanese inspired food (with soul) - attentive service. No need to book either - just turn up and you'll be seated within no time.
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wagamama
Bridge StreetFresh, lively Japanese inspired food (with soul) - attentive service. No need to book either - just turn up and you'll be seated within no time.
Lovely place to sit and relax away from the hustle and bustle with a tea or coffee. Also offer high-teas and a superb lunch and/or dinner. Wide selection of beers, ales and wine.
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The Corner House
71 N Walls Lovely place to sit and relax away from the hustle and bustle with a tea or coffee. Also offer high-teas and a superb lunch and/or dinner. Wide selection of beers, ales and wine.
Authentic Japanese delicacies that include Sushi, Sashimi & Teppanyaki dishes. Dine at the table or sit and watch as their skilled Chef prepares and cooks your dishes at the Teppanyaki Grill Bar. Great evening out.
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Sakura
32 Jewry StAuthentic Japanese delicacies that include Sushi, Sashimi & Teppanyaki dishes. Dine at the table or sit and watch as their skilled Chef prepares and cooks your dishes at the Teppanyaki Grill Bar. Great evening out.
Italian chain restaurant for pizza and calzone on wooden boards, plus traditional pastas.
Zizzi Winchester
57 High StItalian chain restaurant for pizza and calzone on wooden boards, plus traditional pastas.
Casual Italian chain restaurant for stone-baked pizzas and classic pastas
Prezzo Italian Restaurant Winchester
16 Jewry StreetCasual Italian chain restaurant for stone-baked pizzas and classic pastas
Stylish spot for Asian dishes and an open dim sum kitchen, well worth the visit and wallet friendly too!
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8-9 Jewry StreetStylish spot for Asian dishes and an open dim sum kitchen, well worth the visit and wallet friendly too!
Housed in a Georgian building dating back to 1715, it is a 5-minute walk from Winchester Cathedral. Food is to die for and the wine selection is outstanding! There is a nice Gazebo outside with a log fire for those winter evenings to enjoy a cocktail or two before dinner.
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Hotel du Vin Winchester
14 Southgate StHoused in a Georgian building dating back to 1715, it is a 5-minute walk from Winchester Cathedral. Food is to die for and the wine selection is outstanding! There is a nice Gazebo outside with a log fire for those winter evenings to enjoy a cocktail or two before dinner.
Used to be called Ginger Two. Does a very nice breakfast and great selection of teas. Nice quiet spot.
Cafe Winchester
28-29 St Thomas St Used to be called Ginger Two. Does a very nice breakfast and great selection of teas. Nice quiet spot.
£4 for a coffee and a panini. Well worth a visit to kick start your morning. Very quiet and offers a relaxed atmoshpere.
Art Cafe
Jewry Street £4 for a coffee and a panini. Well worth a visit to kick start your morning. Very quiet and offers a relaxed atmoshpere.
Modern new start-up - good location to grab a coffee and go, situated near to the Cathedral and La Place restaurant.
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Coffee Lab
18a Little Minster St Modern new start-up - good location to grab a coffee and go, situated near to the Cathedral and La Place restaurant.
Great spot on the high street to enjoy a coffee and cake plus perfect for people watching - outside seating and seats in the window.
Caracoli
100 High StGreat spot on the high street to enjoy a coffee and cake plus perfect for people watching - outside seating and seats in the window.
Offer a quirky selection and variety of Pizza toppings including Duck Hoisin! Reasonably priced and good service.
Gourmet Pizza
20 The Square Offer a quirky selection and variety of Pizza toppings including Duck Hoisin! Reasonably priced and good service.
Cider House, Pizza & Pies. Homemade, local, friendly & delicious.
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The Winchester Stable
31b The SquareCider House, Pizza & Pies. Homemade, local, friendly & delicious.
Modern Italian restaurant chain serving long, stone-baked pizzas and antipasto on wooden boards. Delicioso.
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ASK Italian
101 High StModern Italian restaurant chain serving long, stone-baked pizzas and antipasto on wooden boards. Delicioso.
An environment to truly relax in, friendly team, the smell of freshly baked breads, and daily newspapers available to read – it’s a real haven. A secret oasis for you to escape to and enjoy wonderful homemade food, freshly prepared from the Forte Kitchen.
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Forte Kitchen
78 Parchment StAn environment to truly relax in, friendly team, the smell of freshly baked breads, and daily newspapers available to read – it’s a real haven. A secret oasis for you to escape to and enjoy wonderful homemade food, freshly prepared from the Forte Kitchen.
Owned by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (English celebrity chef) - delicious dining in a beautiful setting close to the city centre and main tourist attractions in a former mill with exposed beams and painted brick walls. Offering a menu of freshly prepared seasonal, local, organic and wild food, on an ever evolving menu. Gardens adding a hint of tranquillity to the dining experience. Also just a short stroll away from Winchester’s bustling shops!
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River Cottage Kitchen
The BroadwayOwned by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (English celebrity chef) - delicious dining in a beautiful setting close to the city centre and main tourist attractions in a former mill with exposed beams and painted brick walls. Offering a menu of freshly prepared seasonal, local, organic and wild food, on an ever evolving menu. Gardens adding a hint of tranquillity to the dining experience. Also just a short stroll away from Winchester’s bustling shops!
Pizza Express Italian restaurant, serves delicious, freshly made pizza, plus there's a takeaway service so you can have one of their tasty pizza's to go. It is located just over the bridge at the bottom of Town and you have beautiful views of the Winchester Mill.
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Pizza Express
27 South StPizza Express Italian restaurant, serves delicious, freshly made pizza, plus there's a takeaway service so you can have one of their tasty pizza's to go. It is located just over the bridge at the bottom of Town and you have beautiful views of the Winchester Mill.
The Black Rat Restaurant was converted from a pub into a quaint and quirky restaurant that is situated on the fringe of the town centre, along Chesil Street. Exposed ceiling beam and brick space for fine Modern British dining from carefully-sourced produce. To avoid disappointment, I strongly advise that you book your table in advance, especially at the weekends. Booking is by phone or in person only.
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The Black Rat Restaurant
88 Chesil St The Black Rat Restaurant was converted from a pub into a quaint and quirky restaurant that is situated on the fringe of the town centre, along Chesil Street. Exposed ceiling beam and brick space for fine Modern British dining from carefully-sourced produce. To avoid disappointment, I strongly advise that you book your table in advance, especially at the weekends. Booking is by phone or in person only.
Convenient for coffee and cake at the bottom end of Winchester High Street - provides slightly healthier options
The Bridge Patisserie
20 Bridge St Convenient for coffee and cake at the bottom end of Winchester High Street - provides slightly healthier options
Italian wine and food in the heart of Winchester. Proudly situated on the boutique shopping area that is Parchment Street in Winchester, Toscanaccio sources high quality wines and deli produce from Italy, including other vinous delights from many countries such as Spain and France. Not just about the wine; for all you spirit lovers they also have a wide selection of gin and whisky. If you're looking for a locally sourced gift, I'd recommend the Twisted Nose Gin infused with watercress!
Toscanaccio
73 Parchment StItalian wine and food in the heart of Winchester. Proudly situated on the boutique shopping area that is Parchment Street in Winchester, Toscanaccio sources high quality wines and deli produce from Italy, including other vinous delights from many countries such as Spain and France. Not just about the wine; for all you spirit lovers they also have a wide selection of gin and whisky. If you're looking for a locally sourced gift, I'd recommend the Twisted Nose Gin infused with watercress!
Popular and well established venue serves a wide range of authentic Cantonese dishes, such as Dim Sum, Crispy Duck, Spare Rib in Black Bean Sauce, Sweet & Sour Pork or Chicken, Crispy Chilli Beef, including Malaysian Dishes, such as Sambal Prawn or Chicken, Chicken & Potato Curry and Satay. Visit and enjoy an enchanting setting located on Jewry street.
Mr So
3 Jewry StPopular and well established venue serves a wide range of authentic Cantonese dishes, such as Dim Sum, Crispy Duck, Spare Rib in Black Bean Sauce, Sweet & Sour Pork or Chicken, Crispy Chilli Beef, including Malaysian Dishes, such as Sambal Prawn or Chicken, Chicken & Potato Curry and Satay. Visit and enjoy an enchanting setting located on Jewry street.
Stylish venue with contemporary Japanese decor, specialising in sushi and sashimi dishes - the Jinzu gin and Honjozo Sake are must tries! Highly recommend the Lamb Saikyo Miso / Sumibiyaki Sirloin Steak / Spider Roll / Chicken Teriyaki.
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Kyoto Kitchen
5 Parchment StStylish venue with contemporary Japanese decor, specialising in sushi and sashimi dishes - the Jinzu gin and Honjozo Sake are must tries! Highly recommend the Lamb Saikyo Miso / Sumibiyaki Sirloin Steak / Spider Roll / Chicken Teriyaki.
Pi Pizza serves one of if not the best pizzas I have ever tasted! Also has a great selection of wine, beer and ales to choose from. Highly recommend.
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Pi Pizza Winchester
132 Stockbridge RdPi Pizza serves one of if not the best pizzas I have ever tasted! Also has a great selection of wine, beer and ales to choose from. Highly recommend.
Drinks & Nightlife
5 Bridge St
5 Bridge StreetPre-charge one of our cards and pick from a selection of 32 different wines available by the glass. The wine list is compiled from a collection of over 140 different wines, all of which can be bought by the bottle. In each machine, and for each wine, you are given a choice between a large glass (175ml.), a small glass (125ml.) or just a taste (25ml.) of wine to match any palate.
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The Black Bottle
4 Bridge StPre-charge one of our cards and pick from a selection of 32 different wines available by the glass. The wine list is compiled from a collection of over 140 different wines, all of which can be bought by the bottle. In each machine, and for each wine, you are given a choice between a large glass (175ml.), a small glass (125ml.) or just a taste (25ml.) of wine to match any palate.
Pub with quirky, 'antique emporium' decor, a string of local real ales and a covered outside area. Serve a fantastic roast on a Sunday but be sure to get there early as it is extremely popular!
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The Black Boy
1 Wharf HillPub with quirky, 'antique emporium' decor, a string of local real ales and a covered outside area. Serve a fantastic roast on a Sunday but be sure to get there early as it is extremely popular!
The Bishop on the Bridge, Winchester
1 High StThe William Walker
34 The SquareGreens
4 Jewry StThe Royal Oak
Ringwood RoadThe Mucky Duck
84 Hyde StWine Utopia
4 St Thomas StThe Slug and Lettuce despite being renowned for its nightlife also serves a decent lunch during the daytime and has comfortable seating outside if you pounce quick enough!
Slug & Lettuce Winchester
12-13 The SquareThe Slug and Lettuce despite being renowned for its nightlife also serves a decent lunch during the daytime and has comfortable seating outside if you pounce quick enough!
The Eclipse Inn
25 The SquareSet in an inn dating to the 18th-century as well as newer annexes, this homey lodging is a 2-minute walk from Winchester Cathedral.
Accommodations include sophisticated rooms and a suite, plus an apartment across the street from the hotel. All units feature flat-screen TVs, minifridges, free WiFi and Nespresso coffeemakers. The suite has cathedral views, and the apartment includes a kitchenette, a washer/ dryer, and a garage. Complimentary breakfast can be served in-room.
In addition to the free breakfast, dining options include a casual, fireplace-equipped restaurant and a pub with terrace seating.
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The Old Vine
8 Great Minster StSet in an inn dating to the 18th-century as well as newer annexes, this homey lodging is a 2-minute walk from Winchester Cathedral.
Accommodations include sophisticated rooms and a suite, plus an apartment across the street from the hotel. All units feature flat-screen TVs, minifridges, free WiFi and Nespresso coffeemakers. The suite has cathedral views, and the apartment includes a kitchenette, a washer/ dryer, and a garage. Complimentary breakfast can be served in-room.
In addition to the free breakfast, dining options include a casual, fireplace-equipped restaurant and a pub with terrace seating.
Pitcher & Piano
57 Colebrook StreetGreat for a drink and to see a very much quintessential English pub of Winchester however the food has become very disappointing compared to previously, fancy rather than gastro pub.
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The Wykeham Arms
75 Kingsgate StGreat for a drink and to see a very much quintessential English pub of Winchester however the food has become very disappointing compared to previously, fancy rather than gastro pub.
The Queen Inn
Down StreetSt. James Tavern
3-5 Romsey RdThe Willow Tree
14 Durngate TerraceThe Railway Inn
95 North StThe Fulflood Arms
28 Cheriton RoadKing Alfred
11 Saxon RdSightseeing
Catedral de Winchester
9 The ClThe Hospital of St Cross
Saint Cross Back StreetGuildhall Winchester
The BroadwayLa Gran Sala
Castle AvenueWinchester
Arts & Culture
Westgate Museum
High StreetHorsepower, The Museum Of The King's Royal Hussars
Romsey RoadWinchester College
College StreetTheatre Royal Winchester
Jewry StreetWinchester Reference Library
81 N WallsParks & Nature
Saint Giles Hill
Saint Giles HillThe Weirs
The WeirsGarnier Road
Garnier RoadShopping
Cornflowers
17 College StKingsgate Books & Prints
Essentials
Kingsgate Wines & Provisions
2-4 Kingsgate StThe Co-operative Food
16 City RdGervades
7 Upper Brook StSainsbury's
2 Middle Brook StMarks & Spencer Winchester
138 High StAldi
Airfield WayWaitrose & Partners Winchester
Stockbridge RoadTesco Esso Express
Andover RoadTesco Extra
Easton Lane