Cabinet Rooms in Winchester

The Cabinet Rooms has been a favourite of mine for a long time. It is beautifully comfortable, the service excellent and pleasantly attentive, and the menu great. Perfect for coffee and light bites.

Absolutely lovely Café. The carrotcake was the best i ever ate in my life. The atmosphere is so amazing and cozy. It was an absolute pleasure beeing there.

It's been a great place in the past. Unfortunately they didn't allow us in with a well behaved, clean and dry cockerpoo dog 🐕. We'll find somewhere else when we walk together in Winchester then.

Excellent toasted sandwich at lunchtime. Also found the staff extremely friendly and helpful.

I stumbled across the Cabinet Rooms whilst out looking for a place to have breakfast during my weekend break in Winchester. I absolutely loved it there but was a tiny bit disappointed in my order of waffles with bacon, there were 2 small pieces of bacon but for the price I expected a little more. Agree with asking the person with the laptop to leave, it is really annoying listening to conference calls or even just the tapping on the laptop.

Only here for some cocktails after a meal else where, the atmosphere was very relaxed, the drinks were good, particular note was Ross, very knowledgeable and attentive. It was a lovely relaxed vibe and I certainly felt very chilled having a couple of cocktails with my wife.

This establishment holds a special place in my heart as one of my most cherished locations on Earth. I have had the pleasure of visiting on numerous occasions over the past two years and have thoroughly enjoyed witnessing its remarkable growth and expansion. The staff consistently demonstrate exceptional warmth and professionalism, while the cakes and cocktails are truly extraordinary. The fact that I reside 170 miles away and yet continue to return speaks volumes about the exceptional experience it offers.

Went for a Oatly coffee and cake. Staff were very friendly :)

Only had a drink here. Service was friendly and efficient. Wish I could have stayed longer!

Ate wonderfully delicious carrot cake. Very nice, pleasant atmosphere, coffee also delicious. Definitely highly recommended!!

We came to the Cabinet Rooms for the Secret Underground Film Society screening of Saturday Night Fever. We were greeted warmly as we walked in and offered a complimentary glass of wine. When the showing was ready we were shown down to the beautiful private cinema room downstairs with lovely comfortable leather chairs and 1940’s decor. The film itself was so iconic, raunchier than I remembered from years ago and the music brought a smile to my face from the opening scene. John Travolta was mesmerising, his dancing was more exciting than 100 Strictly Come Dancing shows and I loved the whole evening, thank you. The sound was superb but the dialogue in some scenes was a little overwhelmed by the bassy soundtrack and a little difficult to hear. Can’t wait to come back for another classic movie.

Nice little place with a small, downstairs cinema. Very enjoyable.

Mum and I visited here for lunch yesterday. She has been before and loved it so wanted to take me. Love the atmosphere here. We shared the cheese peach chutney toastie and the whipped feta on toast. Fab sourdough used. My favourite was the whipped feta on toast. Planning to being the rest of the family for cocktails soon! Thanks :-D

I absolutely love this place, every time I come in I have a wonderful experience. The service is super friendly and the atmosphere is impeccable!

Popped in for a quick pint. 3 cocktails later decided we'd better move on. Lovely venue. (From outside just thought it was a pub). Excellent host and staff. Highly recommended.

Beautiful drinks! Marcus service was exceptional and really enhanced our visit. Thank you so much for having us.

Came here for evening cocktails, Cabinet Rooms has a lovely atmosphere and the staff are really friendly. I asked for a particular cocktail (not on the menu) and the staff were happy to make it for me. The food looked great, and the cakes! Will definitely be returning. A 5 minute walk from the train station

Had a lovely time here when we visited Winchester over the weekend. Excellent service from the staff, and excellent cocktails and coffees. We even got to taste-test some new experimental cocktails on the house! The atmosphere is a good mix of fancy cocktail bar and laid back living room; you still feel like you're out for a nice cocktail but in a cosy environment.

Really lovely vibe, cosy and well-presented and set, with nice big windows for people watching. Super friendly and quick service. Good selection of yummy cakes and good wine. Handy location, although nearby parking not so good.

We went there after getting married for a glass of prosecco. Nice place.

A peaceful little spot in the evening with a lovely owner. For a quiet drink and good conversation, this is the place to be.

Please be wary, if you like a change of scenery to get on with a bit of work with your laptop, have a drink and some food, in what you hope is a welcoming atmosphere, the Cabinet Rooms is not the place for you. I got asked to leave after having bought some lunch and a couple of hot drinks - the manager had seen on his CCTV from his office that I had stayed for what he deemed was too long. This was when the place was only about 20% full so they'd rather blindly adhere to a policy and the place continue to look fairly empty (which you would assume would be bad for business) and were happy to lose out on any further food and drink I would have bought in the afternoon. I won't be going back and I imagine other customers who might like to purchase food and drink and do a little work in the process, will feel the same. All in all, a very disappointing experience.

Excellent customer service and delicious cakes

Met a friend here recently on his suggestion and so glad I did. This is a lovely welcoming cafe with strong values that shine through in the events which are advertised and the way customers are looked after. Just had hot drinks but I'm sure the food and cocktails would be great also. I liked the look of the events and films that were advertised. All in all a very good experience and I'll definitely be back

Semlor bun!!! What a discovery. Fantastic. Great ambience and service. Excellent coffee.

Came in for coffee and cake - so nice to have somewhere for coffee that doesn't close at 4! Lovely atmosphere and really friendly and welcoming service. Coffee was superb and apple and cinnamon cake was AMAZING. Can't wait to come back and try more!

I recently visited Cabinet Rooms for the first time, and I’m disappointed with myself for not going sooner! It’s a quaint French-themed café bar, with a fabulous vibe and lots of comfy seating. A small group of us stopped for some after dinner cocktails, and we ended up staying for several hours exploring their extensive cocktail and drinks list. I’d highly recommend the Kamaniwanalaya - have fun trying to say that after a few. The staff were all very friendly and attentive, as well as being efficient with their service. They do food for breakfast and lunch, as well as ‘snacky’ plates in the evening, which we will definitely come back and try another time. I will certainly be back again, as it quickly became one of my favorite spots for a drink in the city!

I visited for a hot drink after a Mother’s Day lunch in Winchester. Very friendly staff, welcoming and polite. My mum asked for sweeteners, unfortunately they didn’t have any but before she had finished her coffee one of the team had gone to the shop to get some for her. We thought that was very kind and attentive. Thankyou

Lovely place with lovely staff! Wide range for cocktails. I will come again.

Cocktails were great here. Didn't eat so can't comment on the food

I had such a great time at Cabinet Rooms. Fantastic coffee and cakes. Great service. Coming back when I visit Winchester next time. 😊

Always a good experience, lovely owners and helpful staff. Use mainly for coffees and drinks, it's always busy which is a sign of the excellent service

Small enough to be cosy, big enough to be comfortable. Service good enough to make it special. Excellent service from the friendly team. Fantastic cocktails. Handy location for the theatre or restaurants.

Delicious flat white in the morning and returned for tea and delicious cake in the afternoon! Really nice atmosphere and decor and lovely friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Cosy, relaxing atmosphere and excellent coffee ☕

Great coffee and interesting decor.

Such a stylish, welcoming and cosy cafe: the decor is gorgeous and the staff are absolutely lovely. Open for breakfast, lunch and cocktails - they also have film screenings and other great looking events. A great playlist whilst we were there too. There was a surprising shortage of pastries when I visited on Sunday and the croissant I ate looked beautiful but wasn’t very good. Would definitely return for cocktails.

We came here couple of times for cocktails and gins. They have a lot different, amazing gins for gins lovers and lovley cocktails. The service is always brilliant and even on busy Saturday was fast. Definitely I recommend this place and I'm looking forward to try their coffee and food.

Warm and welcoming cafe/bar, very friendly staff, comfy chairs and beautifully decorated. Good few gluten free cakes and they made me a gluten free sandwich. Great coffee.

Lovely, warm, comfortable place. Best chai latte EVER! Go there!

Really lovely little place to visit, I only came for a coffee but it was really nice and the staff are so, so friendly! Next time I would love to try the cocktails ^.^

Had a lovely evening here with friends. We had cocktails and watched Withnail and I downstairs. Staff really friendly and welcoming. Great atmosphere.

Stopped in for coffee and cake. Will definitely pop back for wine and nibbles.

Christmas Eve and I met my son for a quick coffee as I won't see him on Christmas day. Usual generic pancake house beginning with "J" was full and saw the Cabinet rooms opposite the Barbers where he works. Sooooooo pleased generic pancake house beginning with "J" was full else I'd have missed out on the excellent flat white and properly tasty bacon sandwich at Cabinet Rooms. We were tied for time or I would have stayed for another flat white. It was a brief visit but first impressions count in my book and I was impressed this morning with Cabinet Rooms See you soon Todd

A cocktail lovers paradise in the evening & a beautiful coffee shop during the day. Fantastic service. Inventive & super yummy cocktails made by extremely knowledgeable mixologists. Amazing atmosphere. A must go! Booking advised but we just walked in!

Lovely venue, arrived for drinks, given a table and we settled in for the evening only be told on delivery of the second drink, that we only had the table for another half hour due to a booking. Wish they had told us from the start as we were not keen to walk around town.

Excellent service and atmosphere, prompt and efficient service with a smile. Decent coffee. A good experience overall.

A perfectly stunning independent coffee shop. Beautiful homemade cakes made using their secret family recipes. The happy marriage cake was to die for as was the apple and cinnamon. Amazing coffee and great selection of drinks. What makes this place extra special is the decor, the ambience and the attentive staff. Will definitely be returning when I'm next in Winchester!

Flat White score 9 of 10 Cortado score 9 of 10 English tea score 9 of 10 Icelandic happy marriage score 7 of 10 Is not the best coffee flavor, but it's ok The place and lovely decorations are very cozy and calm. Music super like. The bad thing is that it is not pet friendly

Excellent and cozy atmosphere, very friendly staff, tasty coffee and cakes, convenient location, visited twice on the same day as we really liked the coffee. Next time we would like to visit the secret underground film society!

A warm, welcoming atmosphere engulfs you as soon as you walk into this spectacular venue. The service is out of this world, with coffee that will blow your mind and take your taste buds on an adventure like never before. Has a underground cinema that is both a niche and a unique idea, shall definitely be returning to experience it. Suitable for group or single travellers, both are made to feel welcome.

We came in on a cold afternoon. We were going to have just a coffee and decided to eat as we were hungry. We left still hungry. This place is good for a small bite but I wouldn't suggest eating. The menu is very small and limited. We ordered 3 toasts, I would suggest adding a little lettuce or chips for the price and we took 2 soups. Those were fine even though small portions for 9.50. The location is great. Staff very friend and loved the atmosphere.

Proper tea, gorgeous orange lemon and sultana cake, served by lovely staff. We were made to feel very welcome.

Stopped off for tea, hot choc and cake after a walk around the city. It’s got a nice laid back vibe with some window seats if you want to watch the world go by. We chose the biscoff brownie and the vegan Bakewell tart and both were delicious. Three cups from my teapot and a lovely oat milk hot choc too. Bliss.

Delightful staff and good coffee. The gluten free fruity oat slice was delicious. It set me up well for my day. When I am next in Winchester, I will visit again.

Stopped for brunch on a shipping to to Winchester. Cabinet Rooms are a really good place to sit, relax and enjoy excellent good. We had the eggy crumpets - fabulous!

We visited The Cabinet Rooms after a total stranger saw us considering another venue for coffee and stopped us to enthuse about the wonderful experience she'd just had here. She wasn't wrong - on entering, we were greeted by 2 very friendly members of staff and a beautifully decorated and atmospheric building. We had a Chemex filter coffee and a Dirty Chai Latte, both of which were incredibly refined, quality brews that surpassed any coffee we've had previously. There was also a wide variety of delicious looking cakes with some inventive flavour combinations. If only we'd not just eaten! We'll definitely be returning, and highly recommend this place to everyone.

Amazing coffee and cakes and a really lovely staff.... if I lived in Winchester I'd never leave this place ! As it is, already planning to drop in when I'm next back in town. Go ! You won't regret it.

How have I not been here before?! Perfect coffee and cake. Beautifully decorated, very clean and staff were so friendly, polite and professional. The staff achieved the perfect balance of being attentive and actually waiting on you but not being ‘in your face’! We sat by the window in the sun which is a great spot to watch the world go by from. They also had a few little chairs outside by the side of the building. Near the traffic bht nice in tbe sun and still set back from the road and people walking past. Gluten free bakewell tart was the best I’ve tasted which means my husband who js coeliac will be able to enjoy a nice cake here. Apple juice in nice big glass. £17 for two coffees, two cake, apple juice and water which is fairly standard for Winchester and I did feel we got value for money. In town but not right in the middle so can park for cheap in tower street or St Peter’s or five mins walk from train station. Will definitely be returning soon and trying out more of the delicious looking cakes! Also imagine that this might be a nice place to do some emails with a coffee. One observation worth considering is this place is quite small and tables fairly close together which is not a problem at all but may be a bit hectic if you have toddlers or young kids.

We had the London Fog and Red Velvet Hot chocolate. Both so tasty. Will come back again soon.

The best place to visit in Winchester! Go for the home owned espresso martini. Plus the cakes are made by the owner’s mum! Yum!!

Stunning vibes, friendly staff, and reasonably priced, beautiful food! Arrived here by fluke as I missed my train and this was the closest open place! How lucky to have stumbled upon this place. I had a vegan saag aloo sandwich and didn't really know what to expect from an unusual filling choice. Hands down one of the most beautiful sandwiches I've eaten out! Lovely atmosphere and the staff were welcoming and friendly! Will definitely come back here next time I'm in Winchester!

Love this place. Great cocktails, great people, great atmosphere.

A divine, flawless experience! From the welcome, atmosphere, to the delicious freshly prepared food and unique drinks, The Cabinet Rooms was superb. My mother and I enjoyed a beautifully flavoursome lunch - Eggy crumpets with streaky bacon and a vegan, spicy bean flatbread, homemade vegan Bakewell tart and oat milk Red Velvet hot chocolates. From the moment we were welcomed in, we were impressed by the first-class, attentive service. The decor is quirky, tasteful and unique, with a great playlist, comfy chairs, (ideally positioned to maximize privacy of conversations) and an impressive display of beautiful homemade cakes (hygienically housed under glass cloches). As if this experience weren't wonderful enough, we were also able to book tickets to watch a classic movie in a couple of weeks. Staff were passionate about their product, and rightly so! Knowledgeable, polite and professional. This place is my new favourite place EVER! I am counting the days until we return for movies, cocktails and another sneaky slice of the owners' mum's homemade cakes!

We were walking back home and passed the Cabinet Rooms. Looked great, so we went in for a drink. 2 amaros and 2 coffees later we left. Nice atmosphere, nice staff and nice drinks.

Lovely bar with delicious drinks. Cool concept with the secret cinema club too. Easy to get to from the station. Nice and friendly service too. The olives were also absolutely fantastic 😍

Great atmosphere and cocktail selection.

Had the charcuterie and cheese boards + a drink before popping downstairs for Secret Cinema. Staff are absolutely lovely and fantastic selection of wine and cocktails. Would recommend!

Had a bowl of granola with yogurt & fruit. Well presented and tasty. A drizzle of maple syrup would make it perfect😉 Well worth a try just 2/3 mins walk from centre of city.

Had a wonderful date night here with my husband. We shared a cheese board and a chacuteri platter, drank some wonderful wine and watched a film at their cinema club. Wonderful service and a very beautiful place with a lovely ambience We will be back

Lovely place great atmosphere and friendly staff ! Cakes looked amazing!!

Sehr guten Kaffee. Leckere Kuchen. Freundliches Personal und Ambiente.

Excellent venue for brunch - had a delicious bacon sandwich and hubby had the waffles and bacon with fruit and yoghurt 👍 Charming proprietors - very friendly and accommodating x Have added it to our Airbnb - “the Queen Bee “🐝 guide book for guests with a highly recommended visit

Wonderful independent cafe/bar - lovely attentive service by the owners and delicious brunch especially the waffles 🧇 We have just started an Airbnb in Winchester so the cabinet rooms are going on our must visit places 🐝

Great coffee, fresh cakes. Friendly service.

As always the cabinet rooms delivers the best of all! The atmosphere, the service, the cocktails, the food, and the interesting liquor! I could not recommend enough, the decor is fantastic, with a very interesting back story to every room! Thank you Gary and Marcus! You have made a very special place, the best bar in Winchester hands down and best place if you want the most unique and relaxing experience!

Brilliant coffee, very friendly staff.

This is a lovely independent wine bar / coffee house/ tea room. Just a hop away from the high street and the station. . Far nicer than a chai and well worth a visit. They even have cinema screenings and book clubs if you are local.

Delightful place. Simply the best coffee in years! Beautifully decorated, staff are most welcoming. Lovely fresh pastries.

Popped in last Friday 30th for a coffee and snack before our hunt around Winchester….. how have we not been before. Welcoming smiles and very pleasant service along with nice tea and coffee and cakes.

Stopped in here for a coffee and a bite to eat, first time since the new expansion opened, and it was lovely. The a/c was a welcome relief from the midday sun. I had a bacon sandwich and an iced oat latte; my partner also had a bacon sandwich, though with a V60 coffee. We were served promptly and politely, food and drink were delivered quickly with no fuss, and all of it was delicious. I'd have happily spent the rest of the day there, people watching and trying everything on the menu. I couldn't recommend more highly

“Girlie” 50th weekend in Winchester. Came across this little gem en route to hotel from the railways station. Great coffee and drinks, fabulous different cakes, lovely food. Great relaxed vibe. vibe - staff friendly and welcoming. Small but perfect. Visited three times over two days! Charming example of an independent cafe.

The cakes and cocktails are excellent. Service is also great. Loved coming here and look forward to visiting again.

We tried this place last year for coffe and cake. Lovely decor and delicious cake. This visit we find it has expanded into next door too and it's even better. Delicious cocktails. Friendly service. And the nicest toilets we've seen in years.

In my opinion, the best coffee shop in Winchester

Just a coffee to go! Very friendly staff and outstanding coffee! Highly recommended!

Cosy, nice music, great coffee and cake. Intimate and relaxed place for coffee or alcoholic drinks

Absolutely love it here. Came in on my own on a Friday evening and staff so friendly and welcoming. It's super inclusive and so relaxing. They do the most incredible "London Fog". One of those drinks you try and literally cannot stop thinking about. It was just as amazing the 2nd time as 1st! I'm super excited to try brunch. Next on my list.

Popped into the Cabinet Rooms this morning for drinks and cake. We both had a pot of tea with a slice of Blackcurrant Crumble Cake and a slice of Bakewell Tart, both delicious and homemade. The place is cozy with nice window seats looking out...

We arrived earlier than our booking but the guys still made space for us which set the tone for the evening; the service couldn’t have been more attentive. The owners were unassuming but knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. Drinks and cheese board were...

Popped into the Cabinet Rooms after seeing Matilda at the Theatre Royal last week. We were just in time to have a drink before last orders at 9 and very pleased we made it. A delightful and cosy space with a good selection of drinks,...

Enjoyed coffee twice here during a recent weekend in Winchester. Excellent coffee and we really enjoyed the cakes- a blueberry flapjack and a cherry crumble slice- both yummy. Couldn’t manage cake on second visit (even though we wanted to !) because we had had a...

I had booked a table for 7.45 and was warned on booking the table would be needed back at 9.15. My friend and I enjoyed a cocktail. Drinks were nice, buzzing atmosphere. All good. Tried to order a second drink at 8.45 and the waiter...

Tonight we had a wonderfully chilled evening in the Cabinet Rooms. Exceptional service, fabulous selection of drinks and very chilled music and ambience. As their first evening open with the extended premises, you would not have known. The staff were cool, calm and wonderfully collected....

After a morning sight-seeing we called for a coffee and a cake. That was after we had decided on wine, a gorgeous cheese platter and the most delicious hummus & bread. The cakes topped it off and were just fabulous. Huge congratulations to the lovely...

Lovely, intimate venue. We hired the downstairs for my ladies 40th. Lovely food, attentive staff, it was very easy from booking to conclusion. 10/10

pop in for a quick drink and found a great bar good location for the theatre staff great not a place to miss

My family are currently visiting Winchester from abroad and had such a nice time at Cabinet Rooms yesterday that they commented on their experience when they got home. Delicious coffee, home made cake and fantastic service. Thank you!

Popped in for a quick coffee. Spotlessly clean, cheery man running the show and a relaxed ambience with pleasant background music set up a lovely 30 minutes here whilst waiting for a train. The coffee was tasty and the rest of the menu looked decent...

Marcus and the team came to our rescue after our booking elsewhere was declined due to the size of our group. I was hosting a global team offsite (13 of us) in Winchester and had promised colleagues an evening of wonderful cocktails after a busy...