Eating in Winchester (England)
Winchester High Street, The Pentice and The Butter Cross during Winchester Hat Fair
There are lots of places to eat in central Winchester, particularly in Jewry Street, the High Street and the Square, and a good way to find one is simply to keep your eyes open as you visit. Here is a small selection recommended by individual Wikitravellers. The prices are best guesses for a meal including drinks & tips.
Hotel du Vin, 14 Southgate St, tel 841414, . A town-house bistro in the centre of Winchester, popular with locals and visitors alike. See also 'Sleep' below. £~40.
The Black Rat, 88 Chesil St, tel 844465, . This restaurant serves high quality 'Modern British' food with locally produced ingredients. It is located a few minutes form the main high street in what was once a pub. In 2011 The Black Rat was awarded a Michelin star. Open Mon-Sun 7PM-11PM Dinner; Sat-Sun 12PM-2.30PM Lunch. £~35.
The Refectory, in the walled garden opposite the Cathedral west front, . An excellent volunteer run restaurant opposite the main entrance to the cathedral, offering a good selection of homely English dishes at reasonable prices. Open Mar-Oct 9.30AM-5.00PM; Nov-Feb 9.30AM-4.30PM. £5-10.
Cafe Monde, in the newly pedestrianised Square - just off the High Street heading towards the Cathedral - is a popular, friendly and reasonably priced contemporary cafe serving breakfasts, fairtrade coffee and light lunches. Open Mon-Sat 8AM-6PM, Sunday 10AM-5PM. £~5-10
Ask Pizza and Pasta, God Begot House, 101 High Street, tel 849464. This restaurant serves pizzas and pasta dishes in a relaxing, family friendly atmosphere. It is part of a nationwide chain; quality and price are set accordingly. It is situated in one of the oldest and most historic domestic buildings in the city. Open M-Su noon-11PM. £~20.
Pizza Express, Bridge Street 1. Similar to Ask Pizza and Pasta; maybe slightly closer to an Italian style. Again, part of a chain so quality and price are set accordingly. The restaurant is literally on top of the bridge and the old house radiates a nice atmosphere.
Loch Fyne, 18 Jewry Street, tel 872930, . This chain restaurant provides excellent (and apparently eco-friendly) seafood in an attractive environment in the city center. Open M–F 9AM-11PM; Sa-Su 10AM-10PM. £~30.
The Chesil Rectory, 1 Chesil Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 0HU (Follow High Street to the River Itchen; Chesil Street is the first intersection over the river and the Rectory is at the intersection), ☎ 01962 851 555, . Open daily; separate lunch and dinner hours. This Grade II listed building was built in 1450, gifted to the city by Mary Tudor, and now holds The Chesil Rectory, which received a Michelin star in the early 2000s. The restaurant is a member of the Hampshire Fare group, who strive to use local producers for their supplies. Dinner mains from £13-17; set course specials for lunch and early dinners. �
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