Food Scene
quirky, michelin star, small and intimate - one of four unique establishments run by the same couple. Others are The Black Boy, the Black Bottle and the Black Hole
31 locals recommend
The Black Rat Restaurant
88 Chesil Stquirky, michelin star, small and intimate - one of four unique establishments run by the same couple. Others are The Black Boy, the Black Bottle and the Black Hole
One of the oldest buildings in Winchester. comfortable chairs, low beamed ceilings. Open log fires rather fab in winter. Interesting set lunch menu. Have tasted best lamb and duck here.
44 locals recommend
The Chesil Rectory
1 Chesil StOne of the oldest buildings in Winchester. comfortable chairs, low beamed ceilings. Open log fires rather fab in winter. Interesting set lunch menu. Have tasted best lamb and duck here.
Delicious, fresh Japanese cuisine served in tastefully elegant surroundings.
21 locals recommend
Kyoto Kitchen
5 Parchment StDelicious, fresh Japanese cuisine served in tastefully elegant surroundings.
The Bengal Sage
72-74 St George's StAuthentic indian cuisine using locally sourced ingredients - delicious...
Bangkok Bistro
33 Jewry StGreat thai cooking served in small, bustling restaurant - offer takeaways too....
Independent coffee shop opposite law courts and the "man on the horse" - relaxed environment, great people watching spot.
Eat, Drink and Be
1-2 High StIndependent coffee shop opposite law courts and the "man on the horse" - relaxed environment, great people watching spot.
Rick Stein, Winchester
8 High StFamous sea-food restaurant - only other outside Cornwall
Locally sourced and organic produce in renovated abbey mill gardens - lively atmosphere, child friendly
12 locals recommend
River Cottage Kitchen
The BroadwayLocally sourced and organic produce in renovated abbey mill gardens - lively atmosphere, child friendly
Fine dining, al fresco available in summer. One of the smartest smoking huts in town! Cocktail bar
9 locals recommend
Hotel du Vin Winchester
14 Southgate StFine dining, al fresco available in summer. One of the smartest smoking huts in town! Cocktail bar
Our favourite newcomer to Winchester. Wide variety on menu, surely something to please everyone...
10 locals recommend
Côte - Winchester
73 High StOur favourite newcomer to Winchester. Wide variety on menu, surely something to please everyone...
Never disappointed with the food and atmosphere - value for money set menus
12 locals recommend
Brasserie Blanc - Winchester
20 Jewry StNever disappointed with the food and atmosphere - value for money set menus
Building dates back to 1509 and is a delight to the eye with a fabulous inglenook fireplace. Great seafood
13 locals recommend
Loch Fyne Restaurant
18 Jewry StBuilding dates back to 1509 and is a delight to the eye with a fabulous inglenook fireplace. Great seafood
newly refurbished - rather miss the cosy booths but still great food and a warm welcome from the host Ronnie
9 locals recommend
Gandhi Indian Restaurant
163-164 High Stnewly refurbished - rather miss the cosy booths but still great food and a warm welcome from the host Ronnie
Drinks & Nightlife
A traditional Winchester pub, with characterful interior serving great food.
48 locals recommend
The Wykeham Arms
75 Kingsgate StA traditional Winchester pub, with characterful interior serving great food.
The Mucky Duck
84 Hyde StFun sports bar, lots of screens, great atmosphere - good pub grub
Shopping
Tom's Deli
56 St George's StSome of the best coffee in town served in authentic italian deli
Everything Else
Iconic cathedral founded in 642 AD, one of the largest in England. Current building was consecrated in 1093 AD. A tour highly recommended
199 locals recommend
Winchester Cathedral
9 The ClIconic cathedral founded in 642 AD, one of the largest in England. Current building was consecrated in 1093 AD. A tour highly recommended
One of the finest surviving halls of the 13th century. Contains the greatest symbol of medieval mythology - King Arthur's round table.
55 locals recommend
The Great Hall
Castle AvenueOne of the finest surviving halls of the 13th century. Contains the greatest symbol of medieval mythology - King Arthur's round table.
Wine Utopia
4 St Thomas StIndependent, knowledgeable staff
Toscanaccio
73 Parchment StItalian wine specialist, also serving lunch time snacks