Winchester
The City
Winchester Cathedral
Winchester is an old city approximately 60 miles south-west of London and 10 miles north of Southampton. Winchester landmarks include the Cathedral, the Great Hall with the round table, the city museum and the St Cross Hospital just south of the city out on the water meadows.
It has many fine pubs and is certainly a great place to visit – but I’m biased, as I used to live there.
Getting to Winchester
Winchester station is on the north-western corner of the main city centre and is well served by South West Trains services to London, Southampton and Portsmouth. There are also Cross Country Trains services calling at Winchester which operate between Bournemouth, Reading, Manchester and other destinations in the north.
The main bus station is at the western end of the High Street close to the statue of King Alfred and the Guildhall.
Winchester Pubs
Bishop on the Bridge
1 High Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9JX - 01962 855111 This pub has had a chequered past as an Eldridge Pope pub and then being derelict. But since it became a Fuller's pub in 2003 its future has been more assured. ... Read full review of Bishop on the Bridge
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Black Boy
1 Wharf Hill, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NQ - 01962 861754 Larger photos of the Black Boy, Winchester In my view the Black Boy is the best pub in Winchester. It has been extended a couple of times since I first started coming ... Read full review of Black Boy
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Eclipse
25 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9EX - 01962 865676 The Eclipse is a tiny city-centre pub opposite the Winchester museum and the cathedral. On sunny days the pub can be deserted as all the customers are seated ... Read full review of Eclipse
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Exchange
9 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9DZ - 01962 854718 This pub at the northern end of Southgate Street has a modern feel despite the prevalence of dark wood panneling and furniture. The central bar is surrounder ... Read full review of Exchange
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Fulflood Arms
28 Cheriton Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5EF - 01962 622006 Wow! Amazing to find a Greene King pub with so many non-Greene King beers. Looked like 5 different real ales available on my last visit including the excellent Itchen ... Read full review of Fulflood Arms
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Green Man
53 Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9EH - 01962 865429 ** Currently Closed ** The Green Man is (was) a Grene King pub south of the centre of Winchester. When open it used to have a great selection ... Read full review of Green Man
Hyde Tavern
57 Hyde Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7DY - 01962 862592 See larger photos of the Hyde Tavern. The Hyde Tavern is a gorgeous little pub on the northern side of the city and has been enjoying a return to form after the Greene ... Read full review of Hyde Tavern
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Old Vine
8 Great Minster Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9HA - 01962 854616 The Old Vine can be found at the north-western corner of the cathedral grounds - close to the Eclipse pub and the centre of Winchester. A few years ago the ... Read full review of Old Vine
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Roebuck Inn
57 Stockbridge Rd, Winchester, SO22 6RP - 01962 865412 Bright and spacious Greene King pub on the Stockbridge Road - about 5 minutes walk west of the station. Like the nearby Fulflood Arms this pub appears to have had a makeover ... Read full review of Roebuck Inn
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St James Tavern
3 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5BE - 01962 861288 The St James Tavern is at the eastern end of Romsey Road, close to Winchester station and the West Gate of the city. The pub is a bit like a tardis - it looks tiny ... Read full review of St James Tavern
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Westgate Inn
2 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8TP - 01962 820222 The Westgate Inn is situated on a busy corner by the West Gate at the top of the hill that becomes High Street. It is approx 3 minutes walk south of Winchester ... Read full review of Westgate Inn
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Wykeham Arms
75 Kingsgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9PE - 01962 853834 Traditional pub in the back streets behind the cathedral. The pub has two main bar areas and a couple of dining areas. Some of the seating is formed of old ... Read full review of Wykeham Arms
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Eating in Winchester
If eating in one of the pubs does not tempt you, then I can recommend the Pizza Express in Bridge Street, which is right at the eastern end of the High Street. Try and get a table overlooking the river.
Staying in Winchester
If you’re looking for a comfortable Bed and Breakfast near the centre then I recommend Mrs Brett (Tel: 01962 861 450 / 07802 478 926). She’s just up the road from the Wykeham Arms.
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