Alfies in Winchester

lovely pub but my only complaint is that legaly when a drink has been served that drink must be supplied to the recipient no matter what the time is and in the case of my visit i bought a drink near closing time and as soon as I bought that drink it was taken of me which is not just illegal but also unfair so for this reason I can not recommend this establishment at all

We went to Alfie's for the Arsenal vs Liverpool match and all was swell. We carried on our night and went to multiple other pubs, causing no trouble at all. It was until we got to the Baker's Arms and were refused entry as it was too full. We returned 10 minutes later and every thing was fine. We were just about to order drinks and got kicked out for no reason, with the apparent 'landlord' pushing us out. We then went to Alfie's and were refused entry for no reason at all, as the 'landlord' from Alfie's must have communicated this to them. Confused as to why we weren't allowed to go in. Very disappointed.

We visited twice over a weekend. The first time was ok, service a little slow but it was a busy Christmas market weekend. The second time it was early evening and very quiet. The wine was average at best: there was only one ale available, water was served in a plastic beaker and the cleanliness of the toilets left a lot to be desired. On speaking to the bar staff, we realised they operate on a successful after midnight business model - and probably don’t really care too much for the sort of experience we were hoping for. Suggest avoiding unless you’ve already had a good evening out & want to finish off your night here with cheap shots and plastic beakers.

Busy spacious local pub and ideal for watching live football. Good selection of drinks and very pleasant staff Food mainly burgers and piazzas but was very nice. If you fancy a late night drink this is the place to go.

Popped in here for a quick drink with a variety to choose from. Staff were lovely. Plenty of space in their beer garden which has a pool table and tvs to watch sports.Would drink here again.

Booked a table to watch the rugby and had burgers/pizzas/chips in our group of 7. Bar staff were really friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and when we had a minor issue they were so apologetic and offered a round of drinks which was incredibly generous. Great experience - we will be back!

Staff are very friendly and food is amazing, lovely outdoor seating and inside seating. Lots of food options and drinks to choose from. 5/5 will definitely be coming back

£1.20 as an additional charge for £6.10 pint of lager totalling £7.30!!. Whoever decides on these prices needs to give their heads a wobble, no wonder the place was half empty on a Saturday afternoon.

Was served by Ali was very friendly had an amazing time would defintely come here again my favourite bar in Winchester

Popped in early on a freezing cold Sunday evening. Very large, probably more suited for large parties but very quiet at this time. No atmosphere, though one of the barmen was cheerful. Little choice of ales but the dearest pub we found. Won't be returning.

We popped in here Saturday afternoon and very lucky to get a table! Place was very busy! Staff seemed to be young maybe Christmas staff as some seemed to be a little stressed but nevertheless we enjoyed out drinks! Cosy and warm and atmospheric Would recommend 😃

Nice little pub with atmosphere in centre of historic Winchester. Lovely menu at affordable prices ... until you realise that Alfies no longer takes cash. On principal went somewhere else because if Alfies doesn't want my cash then it doesn't want my customer ... regardless of how good the food is.

Absolute dive!! Jobs worths all round! Don’t go to have fun because you can’t move from your table and they will take your money and refuse service if your slightly loud because covid you can’t stand from your seat! They take your money then don’t give your drinks! Also will ID you even when 35 years of age and because at that point you don’t bother taking it out because your past that they won’t serve your drink even though their bar staff look about 12 years old! Go if you want to get pissed off at the beginning of your night basically!!!!!

The drinks are pretty standard prices, but the atmosphere here is brilliant. The outdoor area is huge and has a lot of personality, there’s always good music playing and the service is always pretty quick. I’ve tried a fair few places, and Alfie’s is hands down the best place in winch for some late night drinks at the weekend.

Came in for a late beer mid-week and were served quickly with friendly service, a proper pub for proper drinks but don't expect nice toilets or a carpet that's not sticky! Worth a visit and maybe a session but not somewhere to bring your mum!

This is a great spot visit in Winchester. It has a good drink selection and a nice garden outback with a pool table that we were able to spend time at while watching football matches.

We popped into this Pub for a quick drink before going for a meal in a popular restaurant nearby, and what a treat. The staff seemed completely uninterested in anything, the tables were full of empty glasses, and the toilet was an absolute disgrace. You...

Popped in for a quick drink while visiting Winchester. Service was super quick. Good choice of drinks and we really enjoyed our visit. Would call in again if in the area.

I just wanted to say what a lovely pub this is and to say thank you to the really kind member of staff ( sorry I don’t know you’re name) who helped to look after me, called an ambulance and was generally very kind. We...

At a time when businesses are trying to get back on their feet, Alfies staff make you feel like they are doing you a favour by doing their job. I was there before the lockdowns and see on Facebook they are still rude and ignorant...

awful that alfie’s have introduced this new ‘no smoking rule’. the garden is outside! apparently one member of the public complained and no one here has a backbone to stand up against one unhappy person. the outside smoking area was a big part of the...

6 of us went in for a couple of drinks and stayed until closing, good time had by all. Sat inside for quite a while but wanted to dance so had to go outside in the garden area which was very busy but a really...

Lovely set up outside with parts covered over, heaters and greenery, quick service through the app which was easy to use, great staff, really impressed!

Have visited multiple times, bouncers are very rude every time. One of the bartenders, don’t know her name but she is blonde, also very rude. Don’t waste your money here, go to Pitcher & Piano instead, way better vibes.

Very strange place to visit after lockdown. Sat and waited about 20 minutes to place a drinks order despite asking three times. Staff very disinterested combined with incredibly rude and aggressive security staff. Would never return.

I really don't want this to come across as a complaint, just some constructive feedback. This place is clearly popular with locals and was extremely busy which is great to see in such unprecedented times, so pleased to see this business thrive. However, we did...

We were incredibly excited to be able to meet up as a group of friends and go for a drink, having been to Alfie's before we thought it would be a good choice but unfortunately not. The service was pretty abysmal, no one was prepared...

The pub has adapted to covid extremely well and the booking and ordering system is efficient and easy to use. easily the most teen/young adult orientated pub in the city and really good as either a pre-drink pub (in non-covid restricted times) or as somewhere...

Me, my partner and my friends are regulars at Alfies, and have never had any issues in the past. We came today after a shift of working in a pub ourselves, and were seated on a table that happened to not have a heater -...

Greeted by lovely woman who filled us in with all the information we needed regarding coming back after lockdown. Shame about the brunette waitress who was really rude.

Very rude staff and slow service. There are so many other nice pubs in Winchester, don’t waste your time here.

Really enjoyed the visit to Alfies. The man on the door kindly managed to squeeze us in for the football. Everything was covid friendly, great service and atmosphere. Will definitely return.

We went foe a drink with the family, and ordered Aperol cocktail, which was a total disaster, mostly coloured water. We asked them to prepared a proper cocktail and follow the actual recipe, but to no effect.

Visited recently with my husband for a few drinks and had a fun time. A lovely server Bea took our order and was very friendly and helpful, the drinks came very quickly and it had a nice atmosphere, something which is lacking in other pubs. Also felt covid secure & I felt safer than I did any other pub I’ve been to in the area. Easy 5 stars

A last minute evening away on Thursday to see an old friend ended with an evening drink or three at Alfies. We did not mind queuing to get in because when we were in we were shown to a table outside that was suitably distanced and sanitized, direction arrows on the floor and hand sanitizer with very quick helpful service and a good range of drinks on offer. The Blonde Lady on the door organizing the table plan and seating everyone deserves a medal. despite the large numbers trying to get in she was cool calm and collected and dealt with everyone promptly and dealt with a couple of rather rude obnoxious guests trying to breach restrictions firmly but politely and fairly. Would certainly recommend for a drink in a safe environment.

Recently visited Alfie's with my boyfriend, with this not being our usual we weren't expecting anything spectacular. On arrival the decor is very modern yet cosy and still echoes exactly the atmosphere you want from a pub. Ordered the veggie pizza (which was amazing!!) and my boyfriend the BBQ and we got chatting to the barman Ryan. Ryan's service and can-do attitude really made the trip away from our usual worth it for us. We planned to just pop out for some food and one drink but ended up drinking for quite some time with Ryan making an effort to check up on us and our needs whenever he could. All of the staff were very approachable and are a credit to Alfie's also. I think we have found our new usual so would highly recommend anyone thinking of visiting to give it a try!

Luchi and james have been absolutely phenomenal and so kind. They went out of their way to make my visit exceptional. They provided us all the necessary information and pro caution throughout our visit to make us feel safe and Comfortable please give them a raise. As long as they are here I will happily come back! Thank you james and luchi!! (And Paul the security guard)

Very rude staff, very uncomfortable atmosphere, disrespectful and literally yelled with at with a very aggressive tone for no reason. Do not go, Will NOT return.

Good staff, food and a lively atmosphere Loved the orange gin cocktail We booked a table for birthday drinks on a sat night which was no trouble

Had a couple of drinks here, nice place, very central, good selection of beers and friendly staff, worth a visit

Visiting Winchester for the Christmas market arrived at the venue about 1.30pm. Ordered 2 ploughmans one gluten free which means it comes without the rustic bun (all 30p worth). The platter arrived it had 2 pickled onions 2 small pieces of cheese roughly the size of a piece of dairylea, a few salad leaves and a slice of ham. The rustic roll was a cheap 30p bap, which is a shame as there is a good artisan baker just up the high street. The only thing on the plate of good quality was the ham. As a whole meal at £10.95 it was not value for money or great quality.

I enjoyed my visit to Alfie’s It was quite busy but the food came Without too much of a wait and it was very tasty and priced quite reasonably. I will return to Alfie’s when I next return to Winchester

Decent traditional pub in Winchester at the King Alfred statue end of the high street. Originally called The Old Coach House - renamed after the town's most famous resident. Allows children, and does food, though few people were eating on our Saturday afternoon visit. Four local cask beers. Attractive place, though just a little lacking in genuine atmosphere and character (appears to have been refurbished just a tad too much), but a decent place to stop for a pint. Quite popular without being crowded. Very good service.

Went in here for pre lunch drink. Very busy pub but found a table no problem. Good choice of drinks, friendly helpful staff. Nice atmosphere. Covered garden at the back of pub.

My Girlfriend and I recently visited Alfie’s on both Saturday and Sunday mornings to watch the quarter finals of the rugby World Cup. The atmosphere was good even at 9am with a nice mix of couples and families. We had breakfast and a beer all reasonably priced and the breakfast was prompt and delicious. I’d like to say a special thank you to the manager Craig, who went out of his way to post me a body warmer I’d left in the pub on the Sunday. He was a real gent. If you’re in Winchester call in and have some fun!

We visited mid evening on a Friday night. Bouncers on the door and shots on tap give away that this is a late night venue for younger revellers. Good outside space if you are a smoker. Toilets were pretty awful. Not a place for middle aged patrons...

We were visiting Winchester looking for somewhere to eat and are so glad we chose Alfies. The menu choice was good standard pub fayre and the food arrived quickly, piping hot and very tasty. There were a number of hand pulled ales, and I was given the chance to have a taste of each to decide which one to have, and the ale I did choose had obviously come from a well maintained cellar. The member of staff was also very kind in giving us directions to local places to explore. If we visit Winchester again we will definitely return to Alfies, and I am only sorry our stay wasn't longer so that I could have returned later in the day to try another of their fine ales.

Went for a few drinks as my friend was leaving town. We had a great time! Sumayyah (her name) gave us a warm welcome, very attentive, very professional, friendly and always serving us with a smile on her face. Spot on! Will return!

The setting is very pleasant and clean with friendly bar staff. The food wasn't great. We were one of the first lunchtime customers and the food came so quickly I suspect it was last night's unused food warmed up. The Burger was so greasy the bottom bun was saturated and the chips were over cooked. The macaroni cheese was stodgy and again over booked maybe reheated one too many times. We paid when we ordered or I would have been tempted to not pay for the macaroni, although I had clearly not eaten much the server collecting our plates didn't enquire if we had enjoyed our meals. Wouldn't recommend for food.

After a lot of walking, and having already booked The Black Rat for our evening meal, we wanted somewhere that served cold beer and tasty, cheap food. Alfies was the perfect place.

Quick pit stop today whilst out in Winchester. Friendly staff and the atmosphere was good.

Went here during a night out in Winchester for a friends leaving drinks. Bar staff friendly and nice enough place to play pool or have quiet drinks. However, the door staff have disgusting attitudes. I don’t remember the last time I have seen door staff behave like this. Alfie’s definitely need to rethink their style as the staff clearly look for trouble and try to intimidate. Because of this I won’t be visiting again.

Enjoyed the Alfie's Best Bitter this afternoon. It was rather quiet when I visited, but it's a good place to go for a decent pint.

I think, on my personal opinion that this is the best place for a pool player who likes to have a couple of beers and some great appetizers. Although the prices are a little expensive, and the pool table isn't perfect, I would spend 2-3 hours in this pub without having to think about any other stuff from my daily routine.

Drinks are very expensive even for non-students. Okay atmosphere. Inside is tight. Outside is odd. Outside is also rather big when they have not many visitors.

Stopped by here for a few lunchtime drinks. Cosy little pub, reasonably priced drinks/food and good bar service. Thats all you can ask for in a pub really!

Saw one of your bouncers throw a teenage girl to the ground last night for trying to get into your pub, who employs thugs like that, vicious behaviour not coming back

Came to Winchester on a day trip, weather was terrible so came in to this pub for drinks and food on a Saturday afternoon. Ordered a fish finger sandwich and a ham and mustard sandwich. The fish fingers looked like they’d been fried..and re-fried multiple times, and were cool. The chips were the same. The ham sandwich was acceptable. Was refunded for the fish finger sandwich.

Not bad but there’s probably better places to eat 4 of us ate and it was nothing special and not too cheap either.

Seems a nice pub, but don't bother with the mulled wine. Unless you want a glass of what seemed to be acidic fruit juice with the addition of a sprinkle of what I assumed to be some proprietary spice mix. There was no indication in the flavour that any wine was involved in the making of it.

Nice pub, pleasant setting, friendly staff, good sized portions and nice selection of spirits and wine. Variety of people ... young, old, professional, students, tourists, local etc

Visited during Christmas markets so was pretty busy. The food was really tasty with good sized portions. It came quickly and was nice and hot when it arrived.

We popped in on the off chance whilst out in Winchester for a bite to eat only realizing that we were within a minute of the kitchen closing! However the staff were friendly & helpful and still offered the menu to us which was great. I had egg& chips whilst my partner chose fish and chips, The food was superb, particularly the chips which were beautifully cooked. The whole experience was lovely! Beers were nicely kept & in great condition, a thoroughly recommendable pub.

Whilst visiting the area to see friends we popped in here for a few drinks and found it to be a very pleasant pub. We had visited previously a number of years before but since then management has changed and a number of improvements and modernisations had taken place. We enjoyed the more open space within the pub whilst keeping the authentic old style pub feel but with some modern touches. It now has an eclectic menu and enjoys many locals returning for afternoon drinks. Positioned opposite the Guildhall its locality is ideal. Give it a visit you wont be disappointed.

Gran experiencia dentro de este pub, encantador personal del bar, una buena selección de bebidas y un ambiente brillante. Sin embargo, el personal de la puerta era muy grosero y no estaba dispuesto a escuchar la razón. Una amiga mía tomó un par de copas, pero no estaba borracha, tiene una condición médica que hace que sus piernas se tambaleen si se mantuvo de pie por mucho tiempo, salió a buscar un cigarrillo y los gorilas decidieron que estaba demasiado intoxicada para volver a fumar. - entra! Incluso después de que 4 de nosotros en diferentes momentos salimos a explicarles esto, simplemente no quisieron escucharnos y nos dijeron que no debería beber de todos modos y probar un bar diferente, ¿ya que cuando somos personal de la puerta médicos formados médicamente? Muy decepcionado con estos hombres por penalizar a una joven por su discapacidad.

Having a beer and tea. Drinks okay. Decided not to eat. Mostly burger style food. Menus dirty and food spotted so did not want to risk eating. Tired decor.

We hadn't booked anywhere and it was busy, but the restaurant were happy to fit us in, with just a short wait for a table. Service was efficient and helpful, food was very good.

Stopped here for a bite to eat early evening. Service was quick and very friendly. 8oz burger was lovely chips were great to be honest couldn't find fault for good pub grub. Wife had sausage & onion sandwich. Looked smelt tasted great.

I have never in my life had to stand and walk through 20mm of urine and water and toilet roll and tissue until I went into alfie’s bar..... upon taking it up with the big fella who claims to be the landlord he just shrugged his shoulders and said if people urinate on the floor there’s nothing he can do about it, I suggest he invests in a mop and bucket and instructs staff to monitor the toilets and clean them. It was a busy Saturday night with lots of inebriated youth in the pub so I realise it’s their doing. Then there’s the mosquito infested rear garden, it’s warm and damp so attracts the horrid things, not much he can do about that but I can warn you of being bitten by them.

The food was nice, but nothing special, reasonably priced and generous portions. We sat outside which was a bit run down and felt a little cramped but was okay for just a quick lunch and drink. Food didn’t take too long either

I had only been to Alfie’s on a night out, and i’ve never had any complaints so thought we would try out the food, however, not as great. we popped in mid afternoon, as my partner was starving so he ordered the Alfie’s burger, which was impressive, and a very large portion, he seemed to enjoy it however it was completely dripping with grease which ruined his chips but he said it was alright. for myself i ordered the nachos as i was not as hungry to find out they didn’t have any. this was fine, kitchens run out of food, i understand . but i panicked and ordered the fish and chips instead, thought this was a safe option as a fussy eater, but kind of wish i hadn’t bothered. the portion is chips was huge which must have been to make up for the lack of fish! it was almost like chips chips chips with some batter and a little fish in there somewhere. the chips were tasty but the peas were a little dried out like they had been sat under a hot plate for a little too long. no one checked if our food was okay- which i would understand if it was busy but it wasn’t, seeing as though it was middle of the afternoon. i left a lot of food and no one cleared the plates if they had, i would’ve said something then. but we just got up and left, dirty plates still on the table. I took the glasses to the bar and put a tip next to them and said thank you to be met with no response, honestly average food and service. and i hate to say anything bad about a place that has hosted many good nights out.

Not bad atmosphere. But expensive. Could do with a refurb like the one that pitcher and piano have across the road.

Came in for a few pints and cocktails with friends after work. As usual always a wonderful atmosphere. Very enjoyable

Popped in with work friends for a few drinks. We were delighted by their smurf range of cocktails and the late night food on offer. Great place

I was in this pub with a large group of friends to mainly watch a champions league football match. The atmosphere is very nice and the food is very good as well as all the beers. You can’t order at your table but only at the bar. However the service can be definitely improved due to the unprofessional manners of some waiters. But I think that it’s one of the best pub in Winchester

This is a nice town center pub, Has some nice beers and decent pub grub. It won't get a Michelin star but the food is pretty decent , also had a nice chicken burger with big portions and a huge ham egg and chips ( separate visits ) . Also has sport on TV and isn't too busy , lots to recommend it

Worst service ever! The waitress tried to come and remove the used glasses from our table and while holding way to many glasses in her hands, she then pours the remaining beer from the glasses in her hands over my shirt and pants. It was quite a lot of beer but the waitress just left and came back with a couple of paper towels and left.

Called in for a couple of afternoon drinks and really enjoyed ourselves. Prices are average for drinks also served food but we didn’t try anything. Well decorated pub with old and modern touches. Great outdoor facilities which included pool table and slot machines.

I love alfies, but I'm so fed up of the bar service! Busy nights I can understand people not being served in turn, but gone midnight on a Tuesday it wasn't that busy but it still took me ages to get served. I was with two friends. One got served by one person, as she finished another person served my other friend, and then I got left for at least 10 minutes. The original girl went and served her friends who walked in after my first friend got served (I can tell because she hugged one and chatted with another), the second guy went up to the other end of the bar. Then another guy, who seemed to be a manager, was pouring a drink in front of me and said he'd be with me in a minute. Then carried on to serve other people. Meanwhile the first girl was intermittently putting glasses away and serving other people. Eventually my friend who was waiting with me, with a drink in front of her, was asked if she needed anything. Luckily she pointed to me otherwise I probably would have walked out.

Great little place. Numerous beer selections and always seems to be a fair number of people, no matter which night.

Perfect for a light lunch on a shopping trip to Winchester and on a cold December day a nice warm pub was very welcome. There is a good selection of sandwiches which are generously filled on chunky bread. We really pushed the boat out and shared a bowl of chips as well ;-).

Great location, good value food, nice atmosphere.

Stopped off to visit Winchester for the day and came across this lovely little pub. Three different sporting events were being shown on various TV's which on a Saturday afternoon made it my kind of pub. Bar meals were tasty too. Wanted to give this place a 5/5 rating but four 'Jeremy Kyle contestants' came in and propped up the bar and were so loud and abusive us and several others decided it was time to leave. Bar staff need to understand meaning of 'vicarious liability.'

on holiday never been in Winchester before on what looked like a very busy graduation day and ordered burgers and chips with pots of tea.the tea was served very quick...the food was with a bit of a wait but let me tell you it sure was worth it ...the best burgers ever...if in lovely Winchester this is the place to go.

First time here and really enjoyed it. Great live music and atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening here

On a miserable wet day visiting Winchester, we paid a visit to Alfies for a late lunch, or was early dinner, anyway it as a wet and late afternoon.

Popped in for lunch and the Nachos were amazing. They also served macaroni cheese so this is a vegetarian heaven!

Definitely my go to pub for pretty much every occasion. My 6 year old is obsessed with the sausage, mash and gravy and I'd highly recommend the bacon, brie and cranberry sandwich with a portion of chips.

We popped in for a quick drink whilst on a break in Winchester. Was met by the barman saying 'you don't want food do you?' after ordering two drinks. Well no we didn't and a hello would have been nice. we felt so unwelcome we didn't even finish our drinks and left. I didn't even want to give it one star probably the worst place for a welcome ever.

Called in on a Thursday Night for a drink with friends, very quite inside, in fact there were more doormen than customers. Decoration was good and the outside area seemed a good standard. Beer was Ok service good although staff seemed unsure of what wines were available and the price for a bottle of wine was more than we paid in our Hotel and a local Restaurant.

Quick visit for a drink on Saturday, great place and friendly locals, would have stayed longer but had to get train home

We wanted to discover some new pubs to take visitors to, Alfie's was first on the list. Great location, very attractive interior. Good selection of drinks on offer. Unfortunately staff were wanting to chat with a group at one end of the bar making us feel like we were intruding when stood at the bar waiting to be served. Large board was promoting watching the Lions matches, my husband tried to engage about the rugby with the chap serving him , he simply wasn't interested in conversing. Very uncomfortable so left.

I was tempted to give this one a "poor" rating, but the sandwiches and salad were good, and the women's toilet was, apparently, fine. But the men's loo really needs some thorough cleaning. This was lunchtime, so what is it like after a long night's drinking with the lads? Location is good, just opposite the tourist office. So please clean up your act and you'll have a "very good" rating.

Lovely job they have done with the pub itself. Probably targetted at a younger age group than me, but its not "brash" about it. Havent eaten there recently, just pint and peanuts. Food used to be good value.

The bar staff, always seem smiling, even when they are very busy, which is great! food average, price good, location great for a walk around the lovely city of Winchester!

Pleasant, affordable and welcoming English pub, with a wide variety of dishes (even Mexican and Indian!). We found a comfortable place to sit down with the kids, the food arrived quickly, it was tasty and for a good price - in a good location. There is a terrace outside with tables and a pool table - very nice to sit there when the sun is out.Very recommended.

What a find. The menu is British classic and portions huge. Team working were wonderful. Friendly, attentive and we loved that someone came to ask if all was ok with our meal. Food came quickly. It was delicious. Ate ham and eggs and the ham was plentiful and 'real' and eggs cooked to perfection. The macaroni cheese was tasty too. Will be going back. Had to feel of a great local with happy staff.

Lovely welcoming atmosphere, not always the case when taking kids into pubs. Food was reasonably priced, tasty and good portion sizes.

During my journey in Winchester, we decided with a friend to eat in this place for lunch time. The staff is friendly the food correct. I ordered a salad, really good salad for the price. It was a good discovery.

Visited Alfie's quite a few times and I think it is one of the best pubs in Winchester city centre. Opposite the Guildhall, it is in a great location if you plan to move on to another pub afterwards, or you just want a quiet drink in a beer garden in the sunshine.The selection of beers and ciders is pretty average, and the prices are reasonable. The clientele are often mixed in my experience, but it is definitely a pleasant location with a friendly atmosphere.I can also say that I really enjoy their chips.