Guidebook for Winchester
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our favourite pubs. If you like your pubs it's well worth the visit. Walk through the Cathedral and treat yourself to an ale in this perfect pub.
48 habitants recommandent
The Wykeham Arms
75 Kingsgate StOne of our favourite pubs. If you like your pubs it's well worth the visit. Walk through the Cathedral and treat yourself to an ale in this perfect pub.
Another one pub we like, loads of unusual things to see in this pub with its eclectic decor.
33 habitants recommandent
The Black Boy
1 Wharf HillAnother one pub we like, loads of unusual things to see in this pub with its eclectic decor.
Hotel du Vin Winchester
14 Southgate StHave had some nice meals here
Located in The Square looking over to the Cathedral, this is a lively old pub with a good selection of beers and a good food menu. Try and grab a table outside to people-watch.
21 habitants recommandent
The Old Vine
8 Great Minster StLocated in The Square looking over to the Cathedral, this is a lively old pub with a good selection of beers and a good food menu. Try and grab a table outside to people-watch.
The Eclipse Inn
25 The SquareOldest pub in Winchester
The Bishop on the Bridge, Winchester
1 High StPub food, near the waters edge
Everything Else
Cobbled street, nice boutiques, old pubs, cafe's...The Square is definitely a must see in Winchester, it is only a couple of hundred yards long but very quaint.
The Square
The SquareCobbled street, nice boutiques, old pubs, cafe's...The Square is definitely a must see in Winchester, it is only a couple of hundred yards long but very quaint.
La Grande Salle
Castle AvenueKing Arthur's Round Table
Lainston House
Woodman LaneAfternoon tea?
Lovely independent boutique that sells unusual labels with interesting home ware.
10 habitants recommandent
The Hambledon
10 The SquareLovely independent boutique that sells unusual labels with interesting home ware.
Reeve The Baker
41 High StLocal bakery for a cheeky cake or pastry
Our local cinema. Going through a renovation at the moment (re-opens September 2015). It's small and very comfortable. Buy a beer or glass of wine to take in to the screening room.
47 habitants recommandent
Everyman Cinema - Winchester
Southgate StreetOur local cinema. Going through a renovation at the moment (re-opens September 2015). It's small and very comfortable. Buy a beer or glass of wine to take in to the screening room.
River Park Leisure Centre
Gordon RoadIf you fancy a swim or a work out.
Hillier Garden Centre Winchester
Romsey RoadWorth browsing in here for their lovely rose section
Zoo Marwell
Thompson's LaneNot much to say, it's all in the name!
St Catherine's Hill
Bull DroveIf you fancy a stroll with nice views..
Sightseeing
Impressive cathedral with an even more impressive history. Do ask about the extensive and impressive renovations over the years. Well worth paying for the tour by an expert.
199 habitants recommandent
Cathédrale de Winchester
9 The ClImpressive cathedral with an even more impressive history. Do ask about the extensive and impressive renovations over the years. Well worth paying for the tour by an expert.
Winchester City Mill
Bridge StreetA working mill...
Alresford is a quintessential English village, lovely walks, plenty of places to eat and a nice place to spend a few hours in.
Alresford
Alresford is a quintessential English village, lovely walks, plenty of places to eat and a nice place to spend a few hours in.
If you like your trains of the steam variety this is a must
58 habitants recommandent
Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'
If you like your trains of the steam variety this is a must
Food Scene
Cafe Winchester
28-29 St Thomas StMy favourite tea and cake shop!
One of the latest additions to the ever-growing list of restaurants. As expected they have a good selection of seafood on the menu.
29 habitants recommandent
Rick Stein, Winchester
8 High StOne of the latest additions to the ever-growing list of restaurants. As expected they have a good selection of seafood on the menu.
Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's latest restaurant. I would suggest you reserve a table in advance.
12 habitants recommandent
River Cottage Kitchen
The BroadwayCelebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's latest restaurant. I would suggest you reserve a table in advance.
Brasserie Blanc - Winchester
20 Jewry StCelebrity chef Raymond Blanc's restaurant
Côte - Winchester
73 High StAnother potential place to eat
Good selection of breakfast on offer, in The Square so try and get a table outside.
6 habitants recommandent
Cafe Monde
22 The SquareGood selection of breakfast on offer, in The Square so try and get a table outside.
Zizzi Winchester
57 High StIf you fancied a pizza (we like Rustica Piccante)
The Chesil Rectory dates back to between 1425-1450, and is one of Winchester’s best preserved Medieval buildings. You will most likely need to book table in advance.
44 habitants recommandent
The Chesil Rectory
1 Chesil StThe Chesil Rectory dates back to between 1425-1450, and is one of Winchester’s best preserved Medieval buildings. You will most likely need to book table in advance.
Arts & Culture
Theatre Royal Winchester
Jewry StreetWinchester Theatre
Essentials
Organic local produce to buy, they have a seating area for sandwiches and coffees.
7 habitants recommandent
The Good Life
Springvale RoadOrganic local produce to buy, they have a seating area for sandwiches and coffees.
Shopping
Kingsgate Books & Prints
Lovely independent bookshop