Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Winchester

Adam Shore

Elizabeth Turnbull

The Chestnut Horse

88/100 (1479 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Fish chips

Crab

Slow Cooked Pork Belly

Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Fillet Steak and Spuds

Halloumi Ribs and Undercooked Cold Meatballs

'Cornish Pasty' with Mashed Potatoes

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"I think the Chestnut Horse has changed hands as it's improved substantially in the last few months. We had a superb meal from a new menu cooked by..."

Herry Lawford

"Fantastic food lovely people very welcoming even let us stay in our campers. Would definitely recommend and will visit again. Food out of this..."

Sam Hearn

"Picked The Chestnut Horse from a Google search as a lunch meeting spot with friends. Damn good choice too! Fabulous food, decent coffee and great..."

Nyki Clarke

"Lovely friendly staff and fantastic food. A winning..."

Wiz Gleeson

"Five of us went for lunch at this pub, Sunday 11th June. We all ordered the traditional roast with Yorkshire puds. We all were very happy with our..."

Fiona van der Nest

"Sat in the garden in beautiful sunshine. Great selection of beers and wine. Friendly staff. Will definitely..."

Lynne Ewing

"Food was absolutely fantastic, amazing value and friendly staff! New favourite...."

Alexandra Munday

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Birgitta Thylin

"A bunch of us including my disabled sister in law turned up on Sunday. Access was fine, the food served up was superb and service was attentive but..."

Stevie Simpson

"First time at the chestnut horse and what a lovely surprise. Excellent Sunday roast (tasty gravy) and blackcurrant Eton mess. We will deffinately be..."

Joyce Mark

"Excellent food, friendly staff and nice..."

Gary Chalker

"Absolutely perfect. Brought a friend for a birthday lunch. We will be..."

Anne Murrill

"Booked in advance and visited for Sunday lunch with my wife and son and what a brilliant little find this was for us. Staff were very attentive and..."

Robert Shipley

"Lovely lamb roast dinner for a very reasonable price. Large portions and a good variety of fresh veg. Good atmosphere and you can tell the staff are..."

Sam Goacher

"The meal was fantastic; great ingredients and beautifully presented. It's what I would expect from a top restaurant, far superior to pub grub. The..."

Colin Wright

"Really enjoyed our lunch here yesterday. I chose the seafood bowl, my son had the seafood board and my daughter in law had fish n chips. We followed..."

Valerie Foard

"What a great little find. Stayed in our motorhome for the night having called ahead. Very warm welcome, delicious good quality meals. Nothing was too..."

Emma Cleveley

"Really friendly service and excellent food at good value. We moved table 3 times with no problem. Probably one of the best pub meals I've had in a..."

G Moto

"What a fantastic find!!. The staff were friendly professional and gave excellent customer service. The burger was to die for. My mum had the fish and..."

Rachael Biggs

"We enjoyed it so much here on our visit to the area that we went back the next evening. The food was really delicious, the service was so..."

Janis Inwood

"Quintessential country pub with great beer garden terrace, bar area, fires and quality..."

Darrell Grundy

"What a superb little pub, this is a really cosy pub / restaurant in an idyllic location. The staff were really friendly and the food freshly cooked..."

Simon Pinto

"Nice friendly pub .Sat outside for Sunday lunch. Plenty of tables and they were spaced out well. Didn't pre book a table ,but was accommodated..."

Jacqueline Kenny

"Great Sunday lunch, we had roast aubergine (vg option) and a coconut tart, both were delish. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Will..."

Emily F

"Food was absolutely delicious and a great selection on the menu. Staff were lovely and service was excellent. The pub felt Covid safe but still..."

Debbie Duff

"A very nice lunch experience! Stopped by on our way to the New Forest, and were impressed by both food quality and service. Menu had all the pub..."

Erik Nolander

Pitcher & Piano - Winchester

87/100 (1382 ratings)

Passion Fruit Marti-No

Bang Bang Cauliflower

Beer-Battered Fish & Chips

Penne Fromage Et Épinards Poulet Grillé

Cider

Vegan Meatball Flatbread

Poulet Bacon Salade Et Avocat

Wheelchair Accessible

"Thank you for hosting our hen party cocktail making class last night! Was a fantastic evening with the live music talented band featuring our Bride..."

Mark Lawrence

"Place was oldy worldy, great food, great staff and helped finish a perfect visit to Winchester uni before we headed back to Essex. Many thanks..."

Emma Thair-white

"Came at lunchtime today (Sunday), lovely place, the food was great and the staff could not have been more helpful. Looking forward to visiting again..."

Jez Burton

"We did the bottomless brunch for 15 people. Niall and Aidan we great hosts. Polite and friendly and attentive, keeping the drinks coming as we..."

Rachel Everett

"Booked the venue for a mid week Quiz for a Winchester City Council staff social. Staff were friendly and efficient. The buffet food served was..."

Zadia Green

"Afternoon lunch with two children, we ordered cheese burgers, and a mocktail and pasta from the children's menu which had a good selection. It wasn't..."

May Cheung

"Called in for drinks. Although it was very quiet at that time, the barman was brilliant. What a pleasure to have a smile and lovely coffee. Thank..."

Daffo Dil

"We've just moved to Winchester and dropped in here at random. The staff were so personable (especially Niall!) They made us feel so welcome and gave..."

Leopold Lewis

"It wasn't busy when we went there and the service was quick. The staff were very friendly and the food blew us away. Great selection of drinks..."

Daniella Nimcevic

"Bar staff were very kind and helpful. Really fast service and amazing drinks and great value for money. The food made by Andy was delicious and..."

Jaz GW

"Best bottomless brunch! Service was incredible, so friendly and always ready with the next drink so definitely get your moneys worth! Mike and Niall..."

Vicky Pettigrew

"Great spot for lunch. Very warm welcome and great service. Was there Thursday lunchtime. Buttermilk chicken burger was a winner. You could say..."

Eric Reid

"Had a bottomless brunch here for a 50th birthday. Food was the best of any brunch I've tried, and the staff members were super attentive with topping..."

Lauren Liv

Overdraft Craft Beer & Tacos

86/100 (2187 ratings)

Tacos Chipotle Roast Chicken

Tapas

Nachos with the Works

Smoked Pulled Aubergine Poke Bowl

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic food to complement the beers. Found a hidden gem upstairs PERFECT for private parties and functions. Someone please give me an excuse to..."

Dennis Ray Veazey

"Great place lots of beer choice. Good place to chill, and drink...and..."

Mim Elliot

"Popped in for a quick pint whilst exploring the town....great atmosphere and great beer...."

Peter Kitson

"Fabulous place to spend chatting with friends and enjoying their ales/ciders. I tried Big Wave which went down really well. Also the Mexican food was..."

Sandra Jones

"Fab, friendly little place. Tacos 🌮 look good too. Ale was lovely. I had a citrus..."

Kate Lamb

"Great variety of craft beers, most of which I’d never heard of, a flight of 3 1/3 pints if you want to try before you buy, bottled Belgian beers..."

Jon Pascoe

"Great ale and nice to look through vinyl albums and listen to them too...."

Bob Coveney

"A great way to pass a Monday evening! We loved Fragile..."

Marisa McClelland

"Amazing, so simple but so good! Can't wait to go..."

Chris Stone

"Great music and..."

Kate Rossi

"This place is heaven for a beer lover! We came to make a beer tasting. However we were told that they don’t present the beers as they use to do...."

Angel Nin’s Kitchen

"Stumbled across this diamond during a day out in Winchester. Great menu, with fantastic craft beer to compliment the food. Friendly, attentive..."

Gary Pearce

"Delicious food - we had the vegan burrito and poke bowl (~burrito bowl) that were both delicious, and the staff were really friendly too. The traffic..."

Georgia Melodie Hole

"Came here as a solo diner, travelling through Winchester. The food was delicious and service was really lovely. Made me feel very welcome as a solo..."

Susana IM

"A fab location - the only game in town for craft beer really - for plenty of excellent beers. And the food, featuring tacos, but also other options,..."

Rebecca Storer

"Burritos are well-filled and flavourful (option of brisket, chicken or aubergine). Standard nachos could be more generous with toppings but think the..."

Nicholas Beaver

"To get here you'll need to walk up the full length of the high street but it's worth it. Good variety of drinks on offer here and on a warm day you..."

Stu Radley

"Had one of the best choices of beers and the food was so good . Baja fish tacos were my favourite, but it wasn't the cheapest tacos I have had..."

Kazimir Mennie

"Good random find in Winchester. Wished we could have stayed for more beers. Tacos were good, although fish a little disappointing, the beef were..."

Chris Bing

"This is a brilliant micropub that does some amazing street food. A very extensive keg beer and cider list, and some decent wines. We were welcomed..."

Sean O'Neill

The Bell Inn

Fish Finger & Tartare Sauce

Wheelchair Accessible

Drinks

Lunch

Mid-range

"Nice local, with interesting locals. Smallish carpark, but certainly room for 12+ cars. Friendly and welcoming staff and reasonably priced beers..."

Robert Patten

"A very nice unpretentious pub. Good for lunch.Good comfort food. Good beer. Clean modern toilets. A place to go to if you are visiting the nearby..."

Ian John Hunt

"Friendly pub on outskirts of Winchester. Well supported by locals, always a good sign. We called in partway through our walk along a stretch of the..."

Debbie Sampson

"We had drinks and comfort break here on the way to Cornwall.. They have a beer garden. Staff friendly and..."

Dawn Shaw

"Popped in after a walk along the river and had a brilliant Sunday roast. Good sized portion, well cooked with lots of veg, roasties and a homemade..."

mark payne

"Popped in for a couple of drinks for the family, was pleased to have friendly service with a bouncy castle for the kid. Overall I would recommend..."

Andrew George

"The Bell Inn is your typical English pub, which is great. In a sea of chain bars and gastropubs the tradition British pub is becoming a rarity and..."

Dave Statter

"All the staff are very good and very hospitable Hanna Emma Lynn and any other members of staff make a good team and seem like they really enjoy there..."

John Gillingham

"Lovely little pub with a charming beer garden and fine..."

David Rüder

"Beautiful little family friendly pub on the edge of Winchester. I was lucky enough to get a great sunny warmish day in October so made use of the..."

Guille Max

"Lovely atmosphere. Great staff. Seating mainly for eating..."

nathalie semlyen

"Nice little pub. We had the ploughman's whi h was very nice..."

Gary Kellaway

"Lovely garden. Great for drinks and a catch up, on a sunny, Sunday..."

Karen Harris

"We called just for a quick drink,. We were served quickly, three drinks £21.70, a bit pricey. But a lively place. We will call back soon and try the..."

Carol Watson

"Popped in for Sunday roast. Staff pleasant and engaging. Roast beef and Pork were good. Selection of veg was very good and ample portions in side..."

Nick Wyer

The Golden Lion

85/100 (2092 ratings)

Marshfield Farm Ice Cream

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Friendly pub with rustic charm and classic "home cooked" pub grub. Dog friendly. Mixture of after work drinkers and sit down diners. Decent menu..."

Emily Walker

"Fantastic choice of lunch venue. From placing a booking to leaving was perfect. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. Everything we chose to eat..."

Tony Staal

"If we could give this pub 5 stars plus then we would!! Found this pub on google search whilst on a visit my family. We all decided to give it a go..."

Elizabeth Meade

"Absolutely incredible food and great service. Literally outstanding food for a pub. More like fine dining but at pub prices! It's a good job we live..."

Pete Light

"What a find! Wonderful food and great ale and wine selection. Warm and cosy, with equally friendly staff. Will definitely be back next time were in..."

Jo Scott

"Fantastic food (gorgeous, light crispy batter on the fish & chips!) and great selection of ales and wines. Staff are absolutely lovely and we had a..."

Gillian Lake-Thompson

"Had one of the most delicious meals ever! I never expect much from pub grub but I was totally surprised by the quality and taste of the lunch. We had..."

Parves Khan

"Great vegan options, I had the ravioli followed by the ginger sponge with vegan ice cream, both of which were delicious. Lots of parking, incredibly..."

Emma Davies

"This is a very nice pub. We've been here a few times. It is sometimes quite quiet, which suits me. There is a good selection of ales. And lots of..."

Christine Rose

"Found this lovely place and gave it a try, the food and atmosphere was so nice we have booked a table for tomorrow night. Definitely worth a visit..."

Chris Mace

Wykeham Arms

85/100 (1112 ratings)

Roasted Topside of Beef

Garden Salad with Smoked Chicken

Crab

cheese board

Ham and Mustard Toasted Sandwich

Scallops

Bread

Saussage Mashed Potatoes and Brokoly

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Toasts

Traditional Fish and Chips

Roast Beef

Wholemeal Toast

Chicken and Avocado Sandwich

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"We always love it here it's been tooooo long since our last visit!! Fabulous food, great wine list and friendly staff!!! Can't recommend this place..."

Fiona Marsh

"What's not to love? Great staff, stunning individual bedrooms, roll top bath and rain forest showers to die for. History, quirky, yet understated and..."

Finlay MacLeod

"We ate early on a Saturday evening, having booked a table on line. Food was great and reasonably priced. The pub is split into a number of smaller..."

Jill Greenway

"Very friendly inviting stay. Staff were very eager to help with any need whatsoever. Our room was spacious and felt like the Master Bedroom in..."

Jay Esty

"One of my top 10 pubs anywhere Great setting, great food, lots of regular customers, it's..."

Viscount Chatterji

"Thank you for such a delicious Sunday lunch! Our first but not our last, visit to your lovely pub! Delicious food, comfortable surroundings and very..."

Michelle O'Leary-Read

"Once again, cannot fault the great food and the very accommodating and friendly staff, both behind the bar, kitchen, and serving the..."

Emily Sara

"The 'Wyke', as the locals call it, is arguably Winchester's best pub. Superb beers & wine, together with excellent..."

Keith Bennett

"We had a roast dinner and u couldn't fault it ...Staff was very polite and very helpful ....defiantly would recommend going in there ....even just..."

Heather Mckellar Gibb

"Had a great day in Winchester and just fancied a pint somewhere. Saw this place and it was a really pleasant experience. The staff were nice and..."

Mark Riley

"Enjoyed my stay of 10 nights in their Garden Suite. Quaint and cozy room. It had a huge bathroom with slipper tub and separate shower. The double bed..."

Dori “ADoriables” Bolen

"Visited with friends for the Flavours of Autumn Tasting Menu. The restaurant was very clean and tidy, the log fire made it feel cosy. Staff were very..."

Rebecca Hext

"Evening meal for 2. Warm welcome, the old pub has a unique comfort and charm and an eclectic vibe that embraces you. The menu is quite unique, full..."

David Hill

"Close to cathedral. Excellent service and kitchen. Charming staff. Welcoming fires. Beautiful and interesting interior. Good atmosphere and well..."

Christopher Dandeker

"Omg. I was away with my wife for our anniversary, we had a really bad experience at another hotel so left and came here last minute. Was the best..."

Emily Headicar

"We had dinner here for the first time in ages. The food was really excellent, but the prices are steep for pub food. If you think of it as fine..."

Janie Miller

"Easily the best pub roast I've ever had. On top of that, the beer was well-kept, they were showing the rugby and the staff were really helpful and..."

Will Deacon

"We stayed Sunday night at Wykeham Arms for a fishing trip at Itchin. Single rooms are small but have all the amenities with even a mini wall hanging..."

Pelin Candarlioglu

"We ran in here to escape from the rain and get some lunch. It's got a nice authentic aura and our meals were tasty. Ciders are really good. The..."

M Ozgun

"Famous traditional pub next to Winchester College and always associated with it. Sit at old school desks in the bar area. The most amazing roast..."

Ellie Dadkhah

"We've tried a few Sunday roasts in Winchester, and this is definitely the best one. I had the beef roast (pictured) which was a generous portion and..."

Samuel Dedman

"Favourite place, ideal stop on the way to the Cornwall. Central, cosy and full of atmosphere. Spacious, individual rooms. Tasty food, great choice of..."

Corinna D.

"Had lunch there on Friday gone. What a delight. Obviously, the location and building oozes history but the people, feel and food were all just, so,..."

N S

"Hadn't ever been before but went for the tasting menu and loved every dish! Well worth the money and a nice atmosphere to go with it. Looking forward..."

R H

"Having had an excellent meal one evening as part of a group of 20 people in a private dining room, with really good food and wine, also quick and..."

Tony Willenbruch

"Lovely hotel, full of character. All the staff were very welcoming and helpful. Couldn't fault the food at dinner or breakfast, absolutely..."

Janice Kirk

"Good central lunch location. A true spot the differences bar with innumerable objects and pictures. Well spaced dining room (with more at the rear)...."

Jeff Spencer

"Follow Mr & Mrs R on TikTok. Amazing find, full of history. It’s rooms have shared many political secrets over the years. Fullers ales at their..."

Mr and Mrs R - TikTok

"Great location and very comfortable room. Everything you would need - fans, heaters, great bathroom, comfortable bed and friendly service -..."

Lisa Andersen

The Roebuck

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"My Partner & I popped in here Sunday afternoon. I had roast beef, he had fish & chips. The food was top notch! The beef was excellent,as was..."

Susie Moreau

"We (with my wife, daughter & dog) visited the Roebuck on Thursday evening, we had a very warm welcome with excellent food & drink...we also stayed..."

Martin Pearce

"Came over from Andover needed to stop for lunch ...really friendly staff amazing food for fantastic price ...will drive over again just to do..."

Tracey Green

"Fab pub....lush food and great wine...must go there more..."

Anna Maria Belfield

"I recommend the Roebuck for good food and great..."

Carol Bartlett

"This is the first time for us at the Roebuck and we loved everything about it, friendly staff great food value for money...! Just a nice all round..."

Mandy Dowling

"Great food , friendly staff , first visit won’t be our last..."

Ann Taylor

"Lovely, helpful and friendly landlord's and staff. Just had a great meal, very filling and value for money, and great real ale too. Highly..."

Pete Marsh

"Delicious meal for 7 of us, good value for money, lovely atmosphere, friendly welcome, a family..."

Mandy Smifth

"Another great experience and good food and drink. We will be back again..."

Nicola Rachel

"Great food, very welcoming staff and excellent..."

Jack Gawn

"Great food, good service and really friendly..."

Lyn Leach

"Went to the roe buck in winchester for christmas dinner. Would like to thank Richard and his staff for an excellent meal. Fab food lovely setting. ..."

Angela Goodall

"Really liked this place. I've been looking forward to it reopening since moving nearby. Lovely beer garden and terrace. The interior decor has been..."

Craig Sunter

"Very tasty food on a Tuesday evening. Re ommend the scotch egg starter! First visit since change in ownership and intend to return v. Soon :) we sat..."

Ross Flanigan

"Fantastic service and fantastic food. Served by Georgia for food and Jess behind the bar both lovely young ladies :) will be a returning customer...."

Christopher James Noyce

"Lovely food, atmosphere and service. Have been a couple of times since it reopened. Nice cosy setting and interesting menu. All staff very friendly..."

Fran Helen

"Love what they've done with the garden! Great to have a pub with such a nice outdoor space in this area of winchester, really nice feel to it. Would..."

Trev W

"Friendly new landlords. Dark decor but tasteful and cozy. Only negative is no parking at all and the refurbishment of the garden has removed the..."

Ellie Dadkhah

"Excellent Sunday Lunch Noticed a prior poor review. The Roebuck, we learned, is under new management. We booked yesterday for a roast. It was an..."

David Rice

"Completely forgot to say my local the Roebuck has been taken over and what a lovely team they are. Plus I’ve now got a new favourite beers Butcombe..."

Ben Sowton

"Absolutely loved this place. Great location. Lovely staff, very attentive and friendly. Food was outstanding. Really good atmosphere and a lovely..."

Lucy

"Amazing food espically the roasts. Great outdoor kitchen and garden. Awesome staff and..."

Ben R

"Friendly and welcoming pub with excellent food! Staff were very friendly and helpful, and the venue was cosy and comfortable. Good range of drinks,..."

Jon Robinson

"Very accommodating. Staff are amazing. Dog and children friendly. Great afternoon spent in a great sunny garden. Well worth a..."

Claire Mattinson

"Outstanding local, community pub in the heart of Fulflood Winchester. Great service, even better food, and a friendly..."

Andrew Kochman

"Excellent Sunday lunch, very nice atmosphere and attentive..."

Ian Huckle

"Had a few drinks with friends and dinner here really enjoyed the half chicken I was really surprised had good it..."

Michael King

Crown And Anchor

81/100 (22967 ratings)

Chicken and Mushroom Pie and Chips

Beer Battered or Grilled Fish and Chips

Colourful Leafy Side Salad GF Ve

Chicken Burger with All the Trimmings

Beef

Roast Beef

Fishy Burger with Bacon

Omelette

Bier Steak Pie Mash Potato Vegetables

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great portions, great food, great staff, amazing atmosphere. Perfect for any occasion with a great smoking area, which is becoming much more of a..."

Adam Skidmore

"Third meal we have had and everyone was lovely, staff nice and friendly , and the locals very welcoming, would highly..."

Gail Clark

"Lovely pub, food great and staff very efficient. The only place we went where there wasn't a two hour wait for..."

Liz Boreham

"Lovely food, nice beer, friendly helpful staff and reasonably..."

Claire Davenhill-Stevens

"Had a wonderful Xmas dinner with all my family which was 10 adults and 7 children. The staff was great set up table lovely, food was great. Also had..."

Anne Hamer

"The food is outstanding 😋 fresh beautifully cooked pipping hot and plentiful so very good value for money. The staff are very hard working and..."

Denise Brown

"Friendly staff and a nice pint ... what more do you need from a..."

Andy Breedon

"Always welcome here great atmosphere yesterday as the rugby was on. Food is always good and the staff are very friendly..."

Heidi Green

"I have had the pleasure of eating here twice recently and thoroughly enjoyed the food and atmosphere, service great, staff friendly and polite. can't..."

Tracy White

"At last I've found a Green King pub that keeps its ale at the correct temperature and was surprised to find their own menu as opposed to the standard..."

Chris Stennings

"Happened to walk past and saw a gluten free menu was advertised. They were very accommodating considering it was a Sunday. Gluten and dairy free..."

Eleanor Breakwell

"Went in for a light lunch and received a warm welcome. We had both types of spring rolls, the small fish and chips and a fish finger sandwich. The..."

Rog Edwards

"Friendly more friendly than most Greene King. Bitter was good. Shame about all the flags pronouncing their colours so to speak, no pub should be..."

Richie Sheath

"5 stars! I was really impressed with this pub. Having celiac for 6 years this is the first ever pub I've been in which have a amazing gluten free..."

Hannah White

"A classic English pub in the heart of Winchester. The host who runs the pub does so with great spirit and verve and really makes you feel welcome..."

Diccon Spain

"The bar staff were lovely, the menu was limited being a Sunday. I had the mini duck spring rolls which was just the tasty lightness I was after. My..."

Melissa Jolley

"Great pub food at decent price. Good vegan menu too. And a lovely and professional Irish waitress. Plus our dog was welcome so a fantastic lunch all..."

V J

"Unexpectedly luncheon. My friend had the beef and Stilton pie and said it was the best pie he had eaten in years. Sadly, the fish was frozen and not..."

Jacqui Sherwood

"I visited here for dinner twice with my lovely wife, who is coeliac. Almost all the menu was gluten free. Pies, scampi and lasagne, which are..."

Mike Bennett

"Had a really lovely, huge roast pork dinner, with crackling here. It was piping hot and very well presented. Staff were very pleasant and polite,..."

Christine Gordon

O'neill's Winchester

81/100 (4831 ratings)

Chicken Salad Platter

Full Irish breakfast

Steak & Chicken Combo

Irish Pork and Leek Sausages

French Toast with Maple Syrup with Bacon Option

Southern Fried Chicken Stack Burger

Fish

The Drinks We'Re Corona

Sausage and Colcannon

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a lovely meal here this evening, great food friendly staff, def recommend anyone to..."

Sandra Fisher

"Amazing customer service, superb team work, excellent atmosphere and always the best live music in town. Keep it up, highly recommend O’Neills for..."

Kate Schipelbaum

"In O'Neills you will always be made welcome, good food well priced and friendly atmosphere. Had an amazing St Patricks day, Ursula (manager) and the..."

Bobliz Payne

"Our Band SO Close LOVE playing at this venue. Always a great crowd, great staff and good beer..."

Andreas Schipelbaum

"Fantastic. The best customer service. The bar tender Ellie was the best, she was attentive, apologetic when her till went wrong, then when our side..."

Tara Charles

"Always a good night out and some great grub too! Love the great deals available throughout the..."

Madeleine Rose

"Excellent food. Very polite and friendly staff even if other customers were rude to them. Had a pulled pork beef burger and my wife had a chicken..."

Samuel Dimmick-Parsons

"Very good food and atmosphere. I recommend this..."

Henia Zajączkowska

"Had a great time, bar staff polite and even came to your table during the match to replenish you. First time I have had such great..."

Philip Jones

"Amazing night no where else better in Winchester for a night out. All the staff and Ursula (manager) are great work so hard and enjoy what they do,..."

Sarah Laffoley

"Great beer, even better staff!! What more do you..."

Ursula Haller

"O'Neils has always been a place to go for a good dance specially when the live bands are on, only problem I have its always been a bit expensive I'd..."

Tinisha Burgess

"Lovely staff great food and fantastic live music and brilliant environment especially on St Patrick's day..."

Aaron Brown

"Pop in yesterday on a ale trail and was welcomed to a river of water flowing from the gents loos But on the up side drink was good and the nachos..."

Lee Matthews

"Great music, staff & atmosphere...... & the Beer/ Ale & Stout ain't bad either..."

Tim Neill-Griffin

"Great customer service and a lovely lunch ..."

Debbie Thomson

"During my time in Winchester this cracking pub has become my regular. Irish pubs cannae beat it. Will needs tae bring the lads down fae Scotland for..."

Marc Woods

"Brilliant food. Brilliant service. Watched the lions beat the all..."

Rich Lewis

"Lovely atmosphere and we were well looked after as I has a very hungry 10 year old..."

Debbie Jessup

"Best pub grub..."

Martin Case

"Very good service and lunch ,sizzling wonderful..."

Michelle Robbins

"Tried the "Unfinishable Breakfast" this morning.... Got to be the best breakfast I've ever had. Well..."

Peter Luke

"Sick DJ on Saturdays dj yannick is the best in Winchester can't wait to go in again great tunes 5star for the..."

Tim Green

"Like to say a big thanks to the staff for allowing my dog in with..."

Bill Rollings

"Typical O'Neills! Had a great band playing and everyone was having a dance. Was a good atmosphere and easy to get a drink without long queues. Staff..."

Emily Thompson

"29th July lunch was amazing.. I have allergies and they totally catered to my requirements.. even thoroughly checked sauce ingredients without any..."

Frankie

"Went there with a group of friends one Saturday, one is a wheelchair user, the only tables left was too tall or him, so the waiting staff found two..."

Terry Britcliffe

"What a lovely place to drink and dine in. Pleasantly surprised. The food was phenomenal and the staff were extremely friendly and went out of their..."

Corinne Dyer

"Went here on my birthday , amazing staff and atmosphere good selection of drinks and deals on happy hour …. Also Peter is amazing and is a very..."

levi smith

"Me and 7 friends went to the Winchester branch for a bottomless brunch. We were aware the size of our group may affect our service. However, we were..."

Kaitlyn Cottrill

"Sunday breakfast. Good service as usual, excellent staff on duty. Any breakfast item is always very good. 20/08/2023 Ready for Women's Football world..."

Brian Short

"I've been a couple of times recently - the food was really nice and great value but there is something up with the Carling there. I only ordered it..."

Matthew Joyce

"Nice place for some pints. Had a tasty smothered chicken. Great staff and will come..."

Eddd29

"I visited at the weekend and got served by Aly. She was a star and made me feel right at home. I'll definitely visit again. Thank you for a great..."

George

"Came in for breakfast for the first time a few weeks ago now I've been in 4 times for breakfast always delicious. Staff lovely. Would recommend..."

Holly Jeffrey

"Had a great night here! The staff were brilliant! Very clean pub, well priced beer and we saw a most amazing band! Great night had by..."

Nick Work

"Wonderful experience from the tasty food and drinks to service. We had the Katsu curry and Guinness steak pie with a local beer and passionfruit..."

Leah Vaughn

"Amazing staff and customer service, loved the bbq chicken pizza with the great drinks from happy..."

Ethan Fleming

"Went in and had amazing service from Justin was very friendly and applicable. The food atoves in amazing time and was so..."

Richard Merritt

"Came in for an end of the night beer on a busy Saturday...place was packed with the young beautiful people of Winchester, some distinctly leery..."

Vince Weldon

"Good pub food, great for a football game with loads of screens, good service and staff. Came for a burger on a Wednesday and got one for free too!..."

Joe S

"Popped in for a drink and some food, service was good bar staff very friendly easy to order and plenty of seating available, food was very nice had..."

Joanne Yates

The William Walker, Winchester

81/100 (1981 ratings)

Pan-Roasted Corn-Fed Norfolk Chicken Breast

Sandwiches

Ice Cream

Sweet and Sour Eggplant

Fried Calamari Fritti

Steak Mushroom and Ale Pie with Mashed Potatoes

Accepts American Express

"Wow , great refurb love the diving theme and all the pics of william walker, i was surprised at the food , thought it would b like pub food but how..."

Gareth Bambrough

"Fabulous place . We sat upstairs in the window. Ate tapas and loved the offer of 2 x gin for only £10. Great food, friendly service. My kinda..."

Juliet Marsh

"Nice afternoon drink here yesterday. The pub is in a great location opposite the cathedral and is done out to a high standard. A warm welcome and..."

Peter Cain

"The best pub in Winchester. Come here for a chilled night and good drinks and good..."

Myles Hill-Lyons

"Great place. Lovely friendly staff. Made to feel very welcome. Good selection of drinks. Will definitely be back on my next..."

Avril Duthie

"Great place if you can get it. Really popular, food lovely, staff really friendly great little..."

Gene Clements

"Can't wait to have our wedding reception up in the diving room on Saturday 17th March in a few..."

Nicole Louise Hobbs

"Went for quick lunch. Good service. Nice wrap and chips. Really good..."

Claire Jeanne

"The food and in particular the service was excellent..."

Richard Taylor

"Always get a lovely welcome and good service one of our fav places in..."

Jan Jones

"Lovely pub, great service, amazing mulled sloe..."

Jackie Harwood

"We had the Sunday roast Best we have had in a very long time..."

Mick Wakeford

"The music is wonderful, there are great beer options AND there are free sanitary products in the toilets. Any pub ever will instantly go up in my..."

Rhiann Brooks

"Food and service were very good and would come again - but standout was the home made tomato soup which came with bread and a generous amount of..."

Lisa Andersen

"Best Chicken, Ham and Leek pie I have ever had! The appetizer tart was also incredible. Fee was an excellent provider of great customer service and a..."

Rebecca Allen

"Small, quaint pub with great food choices and tap drinks which taste great. Definitely..."

TENILLE REID

"Great pub lovely location just down from Winchester cathedral. Bar staff friendly and can't do enough for you. New menu, great choices, large..."

Elet Collins

"Great place for a drink, with music on Saturday nights. Service excellent, but it was very, very noisy, as it isn't always tuneful music. We didn't..."

Alan Jones

"Another Fuller's chain pub. Small and cosy. It was fairly quiet during my visit, but I was surprised how quickly my fish n chips appeared, Although..."

Richard Barber

"Good atmosphere, very good service and very good food, all what you expect when visiting a classic English..."

Eloy Calatrava

"Great for lunch and good for a drink and dinner after we had spent day wandering Winchester. Steak,ale and mushroom pie was lovely. Meze platter for..."

James “Emisdad” W

"Really nice town pub. Clean, well presented, and well looked after beer, which is very important! It's a Fuller's pub, so it has the usual suspects..."

Craig Sunter

"*Dog friendly* Wow. I wasn't expecting this. Lovely tapas style dishes, great cocktails. Staff were friendly and very attentive. Went for a Wed..."

Tanya Edwards

"First time here. Lovely pub. Great staff. Food was nice although we thought the portions were a little on the small side. Other than that, all good...."

Kim Snow

"Lovely old pub and very tasty food. Excellent..."

Drazenka Studen

"Always cosy, classic English pub vibes. Lively staff, lovely decor. Nice wines and desserts are delish! Went Christmas day and the fire was on. Very..."

Maxine Evans

"Having had an abhorrent experience at the Wykeham Arms recently, was reticent about visiting another Fullers pub in town. Mitch and the team at the..."

Darius Frazer

"Good choice of light bites. Seemed to be some very good large meals. Staff were helpful. Pleasant upstairs..."

Diana Perkins

The Exchange

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped in to enjoy some wine and beer on the outdoor patio on a warm sunny afternoon. Very friendly staff at the..."

Randy G

"The renovations are really nice all new carpets, tables and chairs. The large garden area is clean and tidy with lots of table and an outside..."

Antony

"Renovations are very welcome, especially the toilets. Though as a patron for 20+ years I am extremely disappointed by the newly introduced rolling GB..."

John Forte

"The doorman called Pete was very welcoming on my night out even cheekily asked for my ID when clearly old..."

Thomas Mann

"We basically come here for Willow; the gorgeous pub cat who is over 20 years old!! The pub itself is good. Lots of sports. Pretty quiet on weekdays..."

K W

"Went to watch the football here four large screen TVs good beer..."

Adrian Ede

"Lovely little pub, with a great beer garden. Reasonably priced drinks, and lovely bar staff. Ladies was clean with a sign up to say to ask at the bar..."

L N

"Dark, grungy, slightly rough around the edges. Good cheap pints though and lovely people. Decent enough to stop by for a drink but wouldn't stay..."

Bing

"What a surprise. I have walked past this pub a few times and was never sure if I should go inside. It looks a bit dark from the outside. I COULD NOT..."

Lia Verlander

"The exchange is a great local sports bar with a pool table, cheap drinks and all the sports coverage you could ask for. It's a proper local pub and..."

Dave Statter

"Sadly none of the awesome burgers they used to do - or any hot food for that matter. But the beer was good and theres a pub garden to watch sport in..."

Paul Warren

"Good place for a few drinks. Great for sport! Drinks a touch expensive, but most places seem to be at the..."

Marco Riviello

"Great place to watch sport, there are five large screens. There was an outside area, although I didn't use this so not sure what it was like. Staff..."

Matt Hampson

"Sports bar. Good pints, good prices . Plenty of seating. What's not to..."

steven connell

"Great for watching sport, bar staff play good selection of music from different genres, pool table in the bar and lively a atmosphere. Staff..."

Wayne Woodward

"Went there whilst waiting for my girlfriend and the bar tender let me use her battery pack because I didn't have any battery left! Nice people, can..."

Tom Palmer

The Green Man

"Grand atmosphere, great thoughtfull decor, frienly staff, canny food and a good range of beers a wee bit pricey but that's the Chester the chester of..."

jan stafford

"A nice local, not a huge amount of seating but reasonably upscale as you'd expect from Winchester. Opposite the cinema gives a great location for pre..."

Luke Firth

"This is a lovely pub. Within an easy walk from the train station. So warm and comfortable. The food is very good and at a reasonable price. There is..."

Lia Verlander

"Nice Winchester pub, quite with no sport. Lots of good secluded areas fit couples out small groups to have quite drinks & talk. This is a great..."

Iain Cottingham

"The Green Man is one of the most relaxing and quirky pubs in Winchester with an extensive range of quality food, wines and spirits. The staff are..."

Dave Statter

"Really enjoyed the overall experience. Cozy place. Very nice staff. The food is great: original dishes, good ingredients quality and generous..."

Arnaud Ruiz

"Very nice pub! Serves one of the best Sunday roasts. Dark, small and cosy just like a pub should be like. Has quirky features such as a row of cinema..."

Peter Guberg

"Nice pub with a good selection of ales. They need to turn the heating up though, pubs are meant to be cosy! I had to put on my jacket on my last..."

Chris Owen-Hughes

"Really good food with funny and friendly staff. Fab decor and very accommodating as we were quite a large group. Worth a little walk out of the town..."

Anthony Montgomery

"Great place, lovely atmosphere. Friendly, chatty and professional staff, good food at reasonable prices for location, ate from bar menu. Recommend..."

Mary Elder

"cool, sofisticated and charming....and good..."

mick murray

"The food and staff are always fantastic. In fact we like it so much we held our wedding reception there. They also have a fantastic selection of rum..."

Jeff Beynon

"Small but lovely local pub with a decent range of beers. If you want to get away from the crowds in town, head 5 minutes uphill and check this place..."

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