Kate's Guidebook
Cafe/Deli
Open House Deli
4a Middle Brook StLovely local food. Sustainable and vegan friendly
The Winchester Orangery
11 The SquareNice cafe/bar in a great location
The Square
The SquareNice cafe, in a good location
Lovely brunch/lunch menu (may be worth checking as I think it may have changed it's timings in lock down).
Also does a great burger in the evening.
Lovely location, close to the cathedral (window seats over looking the cathedral grounds)
The Dispensary Kitchen
5-6 The SquareLovely brunch/lunch menu (may be worth checking as I think it may have changed it's timings in lock down).
Also does a great burger in the evening.
Lovely location, close to the cathedral (window seats over looking the cathedral grounds)
Coffee by day, wine by night.
Sunny spot with seating outside (limited to none inside), close to the cathedral.
Limited space so not for large groups
12 residents recomanen
The Winchester Stable
31b The SquareCoffee by day, wine by night.
Sunny spot with seating outside (limited to none inside), close to the cathedral.
Limited space so not for large groups
Independent business doing coffees/lunches.
I've not been for a long time but it's worth a visit.
18 residents recomanen
Forte Kitchen
78 Parchment StIndependent business doing coffees/lunches.
I've not been for a long time but it's worth a visit.
A popular cafe with the those in their 20's. I hear it's good for brunch.
39 residents recomanen
Josie's
6-8 High StA popular cafe with the those in their 20's. I hear it's good for brunch.
Pub
Lovely outlook over the river. Good for drinks.
8 residents recomanen
The Bishop on the Bridge, Winchester
1 High StLovely outlook over the river. Good for drinks.
The Corner House
71 N WallsGreat outdoor space for socially distanced drinks
Quirky pub with large sitting area outside. Lovely place for a drink, there is a minimal menu on the weekends
33 residents recomanen
The Black Boy
1 Wharf HillQuirky pub with large sitting area outside. Lovely place for a drink, there is a minimal menu on the weekends
An old, characteristic pub, close to Winchester college. A favourite of the locals. Good pub food.
Some seating outside.
48 residents recomanen
The Wykeham Arms
75 Kingsgate StAn old, characteristic pub, close to Winchester college. A favourite of the locals. Good pub food.
Some seating outside.
Nice pub, good food (the last time I went), nice garden.
You can walk through the nature reserve by my house and across the playing fields and then a short walk up the road.
8 residents recomanen
King Alfred
11 Saxon RdNice pub, good food (the last time I went), nice garden.
You can walk through the nature reserve by my house and across the playing fields and then a short walk up the road.
Restaurants
Great restaurant, fine dinning, traditional British food food, beautiful old building.
It is expensive but it's a great place for a treat
44 residents recomanen
The Chesil Rectory
1 Chesil StGreat restaurant, fine dinning, traditional British food food, beautiful old building.
It is expensive but it's a great place for a treat
The only Michelin starred restaurant in town - I've still not been but I've heard it is quirky fine dining.
31 residents recomanen
The Black Rat Restaurant
88 Chesil StThe only Michelin starred restaurant in town - I've still not been but I've heard it is quirky fine dining.
Set right on the high street, having both seating inside and out (with lovely evening sun). Good food, moderate - expensive price range.
33 residents recomanen
The Ivy Winchester Brasserie
103-104 High StSet right on the high street, having both seating inside and out (with lovely evening sun). Good food, moderate - expensive price range.
I've yet to be here but it sounds great - coffee, cocktails, wine and dinner...
In a beautiful setting 10 mins walk from my house.
If you go let me know how it is!
8 residents recomanen
Inn The Park
I've yet to be here but it sounds great - coffee, cocktails, wine and dinner...
In a beautiful setting 10 mins walk from my house.
If you go let me know how it is!
Amazing Japanese food. It's quite expensive but worth it for a treat.
It is always busy but the atmosphere is quite quiet, I would not recommend it for a raucous event!
21 residents recomanen
Kyoto Kitchen
5 Parchment StAmazing Japanese food. It's quite expensive but worth it for a treat.
It is always busy but the atmosphere is quite quiet, I would not recommend it for a raucous event!
A cheaper Japanese restaurant, but the sushi is still great. It can be quite quiet on a week day night but it usually has a good vibe on a weekend.
It is downstairs off the main street so it is often easy to miss. It has no outdoor seating.
17 residents recomanen
Sakura
32 Jewry StA cheaper Japanese restaurant, but the sushi is still great. It can be quite quiet on a week day night but it usually has a good vibe on a weekend.
It is downstairs off the main street so it is often easy to miss. It has no outdoor seating.
Sustainable/Eco friendly
Deli supporting local businesses and sustainably sourced cosmetics/household appliances
Open House Deli
4a Middle Brook StDeli supporting local businesses and sustainably sourced cosmetics/household appliances
Bars
Wine tasting with a twist.
A room for each colour of wine .... serve yourself cabinets of wine coming in various sizes : taster shots, small or medium sized glasses.
Chilled vibe, a lovely place to start a night.
9 residents recomanen
The Black Bottle
4 Bridge StWine tasting with a twist.
A room for each colour of wine .... serve yourself cabinets of wine coming in various sizes : taster shots, small or medium sized glasses.
Chilled vibe, a lovely place to start a night.
Incognito Winchester
The BroadwayA must if you like a cocktail...
Often open until late (lock down dependent), it usually has a fun vibe. Wine and cocktails
Frequented by those in their late 20's onwards, the early 20's usually go to Turtle Bay on the opposite side of the road.
18 residents recomanen
Greens
4 Jewry StOften open until late (lock down dependent), it usually has a fun vibe. Wine and cocktails
Frequented by those in their late 20's onwards, the early 20's usually go to Turtle Bay on the opposite side of the road.
A small little cocktail bar, a nice venue for a chilled cocktail and a long chat.
11 residents recomanen
Cabinet Rooms
Jewry StreetA small little cocktail bar, a nice venue for a chilled cocktail and a long chat.