Black Dog in Winchester

Have never been disappointed here. Have taken many friends and everyone has enjoyed. Back restaurant area can get noisy,but guess if there's a large group this can happen anywhere . You will need to book.

Went with a couple of old friends. We were made to feel welcome as soon as we entered. The staff were very friendly

Brilliant little pub, lovely service and friendly staff as well as a good selection of food and drink which we found delicious

Marvellous! Great to have live music x

Fantastic experience. Lovely food. First time going there. Will be going back again

Terrific pub great food and superb service, truly a must to visit, my wife and I visit every time we come to the uk as we did today and as always it was excellent, 5 star all the way 🙂👍

Wonderful food and reasonably priced

A truly beautiful place, wonderful staff, food and drinks. Fully recommend, ho there, you won't be sorry.

My wife and I both enjoyed a delicious Ploughmans Lunch here washed down with a glass of Inch's Cider. The staff are very friendly, the service and food are very good and it had a nice lunchtime atmosphere. It is easy to find and has a big car park, with a large garden.

We came here last minute after googling a local restaurant to where we were staying. They were more than happy to seat us without a booking. We had a lovely meal with very friendly staff Very much enjoyed by us all and very nice to feel we weren’t hurried out the door even tho we were the last to leave Thank you

Unfortunately we had a terrible visit, they are selling cheap store brought frozen fries and the lowest quality onions rings. The burger was terrible, small dried out buns. The meat i’m not sure if it’s homemade or not. The venue is really nice, but i’d suggest not eating here.

Great service and delicious food

A really nice pub with a local band playing, there is a big garden with plenty of seating and excellent food best to book a table if any function on

We visited the Black Dog as a family of three adults and a three year old child. The pub was very busy both inside and out, so booking in advance is recommended. Whilst we were seated quickly, unfortunately the rest of our experience fell way short of expected standards. The menu has enough on for all tastes and the plates are plentiful. I can't comment on what my wife and sister are, but I ordered the meat and potato pie. It was pleasant enough, however the gravy was incredibly watery. I wouldn't recommend. The main issue I have with our experience was the service we received. Clearly, the staff were busy however we were met with a curt tone at times and one young member of staff literally slammed our drinks down on the table and simply walked off. Once we were finished, we were sat at the table for approx. 15 mins without anyone clearing our plates. I completely understand again how busy the place was, so I simply caught the attention of one member of staff and requested the bill. This came and again we were left for another 20 minutes without anyone checking in that we needed a card machine. We made the decision to pay at the till, as my son was now becoming irritable. As I got to the till area I asked to settle our food bill, to which one very rude member of staff simply shrugged at me, then pointed to the main bar area (which was rammed) and said "no, go over there". I then queued for another 10 minutes to get served and then was asked if everything was ok as I was paying. I said unfortunately not, the service has been incredibly poor to which she simply said "sorry, we're under pressure". I've never been to a pub restaurant and made to then queue up at a busy bar to settle a food bill when there's table service, and it's been some time since I was made to feel so unwelcome at an establishment. I think there is an argument for the team to undergo so further training in customer service / hospitality so that next time they find themselves under pressure, they don't take it out on customers like myself and my family.

Came here to eat out with the extended family while staying nearby. Was a great experience, kind and attentive staff, delicious food of decent value, nice setting and good atmosphere, would recommend.

Poor quality burger, over cooked rubbery and tasteless.

Enjoyed my meal but my favorites have dropped off the menu.

We hadn’t booked but took a chance there might be a table free and we were in luck! Lovely atmosphere, friendly attentive staff and super food. What more could you ask for?!

We hadn't booked as had come from a disappointment pub up the road .but was happerly fitted in....Lovely food ,great service . Not roast fans but lots of other meals offered. Really enjoyed our time.

Our new local.Lovely food ,efficient staff. Well kept gardens and dog friendly.

Good food, friendly staff and a pleasant atmosphere. We always enjoy coming here.

Booked a table for a Saturday lunchtime. Ample parking. Substantial Ploughman's and friendly, efficient staff. Nice cosy atmosphere with seating both inside and outside. Many thanks for a great visit.

Great beer, good service. Just a pleasant evening. Food was well presented and delicious. Respectable prices too.

We were staying nearby and came for an evening meal. Service was good. Food good, beer good. Lots of local people eating there as well.

Very nice pub with friendly staff and good food

We often visit for the pub basket meals. Not had a bad one yet. Lovely food and staff.

Fantastic meal with the most friendly service. We had Summer Chicken and Lasagne and both were homemade with fresh quality ingredients and so tasty. We both had totally clean plates at the end which speaks for itself. Service is friendly and efficient. All the staff are there to please and not just to earn a wage. Loved it and have already booked to return with friends. Thank you.

Delicious dinner and dessert! And a lovely outdoor area. We had the beef burger, chicken Caesar burger, and cheesecake.

Very nice food, good value for money, the homemade cheesecake was delicious and the service was excellent.

Beautiful pub , beautiful food , lovely atmosphere , absolutely dog friendly , my pup has been coming here since he was 8 weeks he is so relaxed .

Once an excellent Pub for Sunday Lunch. Sadly it is no longer the case. The beef was very thin and tasteless. The vegetables were undercooked and tough to cut. I spoke to the waitress regarding the above... sorry I'll let the chef know. It seems to be the norm of late .. increase the price and reduce the amount and quality ...

Telling us to move chair we'd had to move cos of our dog who'd we'd precbooked a table for our large dog , then on a very hot day that our dog was not allowed a drink under the table even though she's highly trained cos the manager wouldn't be happy made us feel uncomfortable enough to rebook whilst at the black dog with an amazingly helpful accommodating pub x

Wow what an experience at the Black Dog. I rang ahead on Saturday to book for Sunday lunch as reviews raved about fantastic lunch and dog friendly too. I mentioned that we had a large lab sized dog and the table was booked. We arrived for our Sunday lunch and was greeted by the locals all huddled at the entrance with the tables arranged so they could all see the football on the tv. Once passed this obstruction i was shown to a small round table wedged between the gents and a door that said Private. The table had 3 chairs so i moved one chair slightly so my dog could lay partially under the table and in the new space created. I was then told the i had moved the chair in the way of the passage to the gents toilet so my wifed moved around to the large chair squeezed into the corner, i then took her seat that to me seemed to be blocking the entrace to the non dog dining area. I went outside to see if there was outside seating in the shade available but the lovely building out there said no dogs allowed. When i came back in with some water for my dog, bearing in mind it was 25° on this day we were told no bowls of water allowed as its carpeted and the owner doesn't allow it. So i would like to rate the lunch but with one swift phone to a pub 5 minutes away......come out of the car park turn left then right began with the word brick but naming no names we were greeted by a lovely lady showing us to a wonderful table and had a thoroughly lovely lunch

Fantastic pub, we stumbled on this wonderful pub when we stayed at golf course the night before our cruise, wonderful staff helpful and friendly, we staying at golf course again later in the year for another cruise so will definitely be revisiting the black dog

Decent roast with nice meats, Yorkshire pudding and a healthy portion of gravy. Veg was a bit meek however and the roasties weren't roasted enough for my personal liking... Needed to be slightly more done. Nonetheless, a quality roast at not a bad price!

Visited this pub restaurant for the first time. The ales are good with 4 to choose from. Food is wholesome and of good quality. What you expect from a decent pub menu. Nothing to write home about but very reasonable. Good attentive service

nice food Fair price Nice location Good larger Dog friendly Nice garden Footy on

We went on a Friday evening and very pleased to see the bar and restaurant were busy. Staff gave a warm welcome and showed us to our table in the restaurant. Good selection from the main menu and some specials, I had the Scotch Egg starter from the specials and was good, the Whitebate was very good. The steaks were very good, I had the burger and in my opinion was a little dry, also the onion rings were not the best. We had a great evening with great service from all the staff. This is our second visit to the pub and we very much like it, would recommend to go.

Lovely meal out with friends. Great environment.

We visited the Black Dog with family recently for lunch. The pub has a lovely rural country feel. Our food was quite good, without being exceptional as in past visits. My wife and I had the chicken with brie which was pretty good, but just came with a miniscule portion of chips and nothing else, my sister had the fish and chips, which didn't include peas, which both being cheap seemed rather lacking in our opinion. The service by our young waitress was good. All in all our visit was pretty good indeed, but left us feeling just a little disappointed.

Went to the Black Dog the evening of 14 April with friends and once again we had a wonderful evening with great food. So a huge THANKS to the Black Dog and the staff.

Its been the best day of spring stop off for lunch it best spot ever in the garden. Kids played on the swing and slide. Food was fab could not get a picture before was eaten

We stopped here on a Sunday noon and the place was filled with locals, which is a clear statement that the place is good. It was, nonetheless, their roasts are a must, I can vouch for them. Tried all three types, all were outstanding! Their local beer is great, as well as other beer options. Enjoy!

Both our kids meals (for example fish fingers and chips) did not include any greens. Never seen this with any other pubs children's meals. Usually you get a few peas, beans or whatever on the plate. Nothing. Just beigeness. Other than that it was fine waffles were lovely, just a strange omission, considering it's not a budget place to eat.

A visit for Sunday Lunch after a walk along the Meon Valley trail. Probably the most tenderness piece of beef I’ve ever tasted, plentiful vegetables and efficient service. A vibrant atmosphere for a Sunday Lunchtime

Very good food and Liam and his staff were friendly and courteous to the regular guests as they were to new comers like me and my wife. The open fire was great and it added to the positive atmosphere. Thank you. Pete and Sue from Manchester.

The pub was cozy and small. The food was delicious and fresh. The staff was very friendly. I'd definitely go back.

Decent pub with home made food. Reasonable prices. Friendly and trained staff. Pet friendly pub without additional "smell". Nice inside temperature. I am pleased decided to stop here for a quick lunch. 👍🙂

Good food and excellent service👍

Lovely food abit pricy for the size of the meal but rather have quality then quantity.

Solid pub food, warm and welcoming atmosphere, fantastic service.

It's a nice place for a drink and meal. Staff were friendly enough. It seemed a bit rushed to close up kitchen which was a shame and despite closing time showing as 11pm, they shut at 10pm which meant we had to leave earlier and were not able to have a drink after our meal. Food is decent, and reasonably priced.

Wonderful place. Efficient, polite and friendly staff. Excellent food.

A lovely evening out. Friendly staff and customers alike. Great food and a wonderful atmosphere. A definite favourite.

30 or so of us from MG club descended today, very organised and friendly staff

The Black Dog has become our go to “local”, even though it’s a short drive away. We enjoy the friendly atmosphere that the pub provides together with the superb food offerings. The menu is regularly updated with weekly specials. We own a dog and tend to eat in the bar area (dogs allowed). It’s important to us that our dog settles so as not to disturb other customers. It’s his favourite pub as well!! The staff are extremely welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you.

Great meal with friends, the service and atmosphere was lovely as always

Nice little pub on main road Wickham to Bishops Waltham. Dog friendly inside bar area with good seating available . Shared a starter of whitebait then both of us had the steak burger and chips. Whitebait excellent. Burger very good but chips needed more cooking. Poor range of ales . Think it was Tribute and GK IPA. Plus one called Black Dog ( appropriately). Price wise quite expensive. Burger £15.75 I think and the basic ale £5-10. Thankfully had a 50% off main course voucher so burgers now a decent price!! Ale overpriced for what it was. But overall an enjoyable evening in a popular and appealing pub. Staff very friendly. A bonus.

Group of 17, food excellent. Well looked after by friendly staff. Would thoroughly recommend.

Ah, Christmas Day, the season of joy, generosity, and, if you’re dining at The Black Dog, the unforgettable £85 roast dinner. Unfortunately, my experience was more ‘unforgettable’ in the way a clown at a funeral would be. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I couldn’t grace the establishment with my presence. Instead, the group I was meant to be with asked to box up and bring this culinary masterpiece back for me. Imagine my glee when I was presented with a portion so meager, it wouldn’t even suffice as a light snack for a famished squirrel. The presentation? Think abstract art, if the artist was a toddler in a temper tantrum. As a seasoned connoisseur of fine dining across the UK, I’ve seen my fair share of roast dinners. But this? This was a culinary catastrophe wrapped in a riddle, topped with a mystery. At the princely sum of £85, one might expect a feast fit for royalty. Instead, what I received was more akin to a jesters’ joke. I can’t help but chuckle in despair and extend a warm, hearty warning to fellow diners: at The Black Dog, your Christmas spirit might just turn into a ghost story. Bon appétit!

Food average. Atmosphere was ok

Excellent food friendly staff great service

A lovely place to have a meal with the family and firends or for party services was very good happy and friendly staff

Short wait for our meals which were very enjoyable. Service was good.

Visited now 3 times when working in area. Had a lovely meal near an open fire that was going. Friendly staff, fair price and portion. Shame I live 300 miles away to go more often 🤣

Brilliant food, service and atmosphere. Couldn't fault it, will definately be back.

Staff attentive and pleasant, but food was dreadful. I ordered a Cheeseburger (see picture). Cheapest white bun, a thin cheap burger and a piece of processed cheese on top not even warmed up. No relish, no salad absolutely dreadful. Told the waitress but did not make a fuss as didn’t want to spoil lunch out with my 93 year old mother.

Wonderful food served by welcoming and friendly staff. Would recommend the roast beef Sunday. It was tender tasty. Perfection on a plate.

Stopped for some lunch and wasn't disappointed..lovely polite staff

We had lovely evening food at the Black Dog. Went back for a family lunch few days later. Lovely staff, very welcoming and helpful.

Loved it, really nice pub food, lots of choice.

A cosy village pub on the outskirts of Waltham chase. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The food is good, a little expensive for what it is perhaps but it was made up for by the staff’s warm hospitality.

Never had a bad meal always lots of lovely food on offer, great little pub with lovely friendly staff. We ordered the Sunday roast beef and wasn’t disappointed, it’s was so nice. Highly recommend this place and especially for their Sunday roasts !!

3 of us went here for a birthday meal for my dad. Service was first class, food was delicious and plenty of it. We had a lovely time. Will definately be returning.

Been here a few times always good but on my recent visit rock hard potatoes and stringy beef a bit off putting

Haven't been here for a while but called in the other day and it is still as good as ever.

Fantastic food we had the daily specials chicken and leek pie with cabbage it was great thank you staff were great we really had a lovely time

Lovely little place. We had starters, roast dinners and drinks which were all fantastic.

We had a lovely time, and the food was good even though it was late afternoon. Friendly servers and loved the surroundings.

We stopped for a travel break! Had a disabled friend with us...the staff could not have been more helpful..espically the " boss". We will definitely call in again, for some food ...which looked amazing.

Absolutely fantastic little pub. Food and service were excellent 👍👍👍

A clean, bright, comfortable pub with excellent food, and friendly service. The menu had great variety, the drinks were good and we appreciated the large outdoor garden as an option for dining with our small dog. Would highly recommend this pub for drinks or a terrific meal

Best food and srvice every time, now our regular as its so good 🙂

Nice location, but road noise can spoil the pleasure of al fresco dining. Menu looks like it offers plenty of choices, portions look like great value for your money. Very tiny seating area for non eating clients, but they do try to accommodate you. The table layout could do with redesigning, there is absolutely NO room for a intimate dining experience. Not cheap, but acceptable. Not the greatest choices for beers, ciders and lagers. Free parking, free WiFi, friendly staff. UPDATE: Dropped in here yesterday 2nd September 2023. Ordered a pint of cider... and got charged £5.80!!! Less than 2 miles away the same brand can be bought for £4.70...that's a saving of £1.10 per pint. If The Black Dog was your local and you drank 3 pints of cider a day, you would be spending £23.10 PW more...or £92.40pm or £1108.80pa extra for the privilege! Luckily for me it's not so that £1108.80 saving will go into my holiday fund. You have been warned.

A fabulous pub to have a family meal. The service was next to none, waitress was pleasant and very attentive. Atmosphere was lovely. Food was fantastic. We had fish and chips & mushy peas Tuna, new potato and salsa Cheese cake biscoff Fully recommend

Lovely country pub, great beer, fabulous food, good service, kids play area, good atmosphere inside and out....

Booked last minute for sunday lunch Bank Holiday weekend. Landlord lovely attitude on the phone, no problem. 2 course deal, good value. Starters both delicious. We had the turkey for main , very tender, plus stuffing and pigs in blankets. Vegetables came in separate dish with cauliflower cheese too. My pet hate- why do some places charge extra for what is cauliflower with a bit of cheese sauce? Very nice vegetables well cooked not soggy and piping hot. My request for extra gravy wasn't a problem and drinks were quickly served. Waiting staff very good and well trained. The landlord is very hands on which is lovely to see and clearly cares for his customers. He obviously runs a tight ship and it works. Well done Black Dog - We will return!

Great evening meal at the black dog, food was lovely, staff very accommodating, I'd rang a few times to change the table size. Would definitely recommend.

We have family living locally to this pub, we booked that afternoon and they called us to say to come when we were ready. We all had different food, I had cheese and onion quiche new potato's and salad, it was delicious. My partner had the starter, croquettes with the beef gravy aw amazing! Great bar staff and obviously great chef, we will be back to this lovely little old pub.

Lovely independent pub, good food at a fair price, very nicely decorated and very friendly and attentive staff, well worth a visit.

3 couples for a birthday celebration meal.Excellent food from fun waitresses served quickly and efficiently.Lovely atmosphere hence we were first in and last out.Thursday 3rd August.

Fabulous evening. The service was warm and friendly we were made to feel really welcome. The food was excellent and good value. There is a good variety of food choices. Our friends were very impressed too.

We visited this pub for dinner as we were staying in a hotel nearby. We did book, but probably didn't need to as there were lots of tables available at the time we went (5.30pm). It is probably worth booking if you want to eat later in the evening as it was quite busy by the time we left. We sat in their garden area and ordered drinks and food. The food came out quickly and was really good quality. The portions were very generous. There's a little play area for children in the garden and our little girl absolutely loved the swing.

Great food and drinks. The Seafood risotto was one of the best I have had with Clams, RAZOR clams and prawns cooked perfectly. Always something new on the menus and never had to question the quality given the price. So lucky to have this place so close.

Consistently good food and real ale. Being going here many times and it's good to update to say "Business as good as usual" Really good menu which caters for all tastes too. Some really good Mediterranean flavours in some of the dishes and always good fresh vegetables.

Awesome roast dinner - huge serving of meat! We booked as a family of 3 for Easter Sunday, friendly & quick service & great quality food (including complementary warm bread & butter) for reasonable cost. Definitely recommend.

A group of 22 for lunch , our local WI. Excellent choice of food , delicious , well presented ,all staff friendly and professional. This is our second yearly lunch at The Black Dog.

After all the aftermath of Covid it is really good to be visiting this pub again. See you very soon.

Thank you for a nice lunch (main course only). We were a bit disappointed at the choice for gluten free (GF) options. No indication on the menus what is GF and the dessert menu is particularly disappointing. Also rather disappointed that there is a £1...

I've driven past the Black Dog many times in the past without really noticing it. Yesterday, while out looking for lunch, I pulled in to the Car Park almost on impulse, My companion and I are so glad that I did. First impressions: warm and...