Jolly Farmer in Winchester

Excellent service with friendly and welcoming staff. The foid was brilliant with a great range of choice and decently reasonable prices.

Just had sunday lunch with my family and i never complain about food But i can honestly say that has to be the worse place ive eaten Absolutely disgusting

Ambiance très sympa. Nice pub and good food. If you want to have good quality for a reasonable price, this is the place to go. Thank you.

Very friendly staff and great place to spend the evening catching up and the food is very tasty and great value for money 👍

Went in today around 5:30 and the atmosphere was amazing, busy but the girl and man were so welcoming and helpful! And gave such efficient service with a smile! I’ll definitely be back!

Had an amazing afternoon tea lovely friendly staff and lovely pub and really good price plenty to eat booked again 😋 😀 😊

This pub is an absolute gem. It is so welcoming by not only the wonderful staff but also the other customers. It is very homely, the staff can’t do enough for you. The highlight for us was the food, it came out quickly, hot and very tasty. We had some alterations to the food, which the staff were very accommodating and all our meals came out correct. The pub is very dog friendly which made our outing even more enjoyable seeing all the well behaved pups who loved the attention they were getting. We stayed for the Tuesday weekly quiz which was great fun and everyone had a laugh and got involved. I can’t recommend this place enough and we can’t wait to go back.

Food was excellent as was the beer. We will definitely eat here again. Friendly efficient service even though we hadn't booked.

Lovely little, dog friendly pub, just off a main road, with parking. Had a great meal here. All the food we had was good, ranging from the rib bourgiugnon to the Sunday roast. Ample quantities for all. What we especially enjoyed was the welcome. We had a 3 month old puppy and were concerned that this may be a problem, but it certainly wasn't. I emailed ahead to check and got a lovely reply. I was also greated by the staff and felt really welcome. Treats for the pup, lots of strokes and seat by the door in case a quick exit was needed. The only reason I have given 4 stars, is that the pub needs a bit of updating, but you might call it quaint. I wouldn't let it put you off going...dogs too.

The Jolly Farmer is a little walk from the town centre but since finding it in 2022 it is, for us, the only place to eat when visiting Winchester. The food is traditional, well cooked with ample portions and excellent value compared to the others in Winchester. The staff are welcoming, it is warm and spacious with plenty of seating and there is a large car park. As we have said before, we will return.

I visit Winchester every few months to see family and on almost every occasion, we visit this pub. The food is good value and reliable, but the reason we always return is the fabulous staff and the general ambiance. It is generally busy, which reflects the popularity of their food, drink and service. The only blemishes I can state are that they can run out of some items on the food menu and that if walking in without booking, you may be disappointed, but even then, the staff will do their utmost to find you a table and make you welcome.

We made a booking for 3.30 which we changed to 5.30 but they never checked to update the lists and we done this around 11am. So the lady after bickering with me about the fact that I should have been there at 3.30 told us we could only have the tiny table in the corner and was slightly rude about this. Around 30 mins after being placed here a couple came in for a table and were told you can sit on any without a reserved sign! So I felt a little frustrated. Food came fast but overall the experience wasn’t to the standard we normally experienced in the jolly farmer… sorry just an honest review.

A relaxing bar with friendly and professional service. I would strongly recommend The Jolly Farmers.

Overall this is a lovely pub. Situated just outside the city centre, it has good connections by car & rail. Food is good & reasonably priced and there's a good range of beers, lager, cider & other drinks, esp gin to keep one entertained. However (there's always a "but"), immediately opposite the bar there is a fire place facing the seating area which has a hearth in front of it. The hearth is raised approximately 1 to 1 1/4 inches above floor level and, as I found out last night having twisted my ankle quite badly, it is a major trip hazard waiting to happen. The frightening statistic from last night is that out of the party of 32 people in our group, 4 of us fell foul of this hearth to one degree or another which is an unacceptable percentage. When I reported my trip to a barmaid, I was met with surprise, disbelief and no interest whatsoever. The following morning I am unable to go to work, I would appreciate a response from Greene King management or lawyers.

Very handy pub, close to where we live. Good for traditional pub-grub. New menu recently introduced. Pub now very busy at peak times so booking advised

This is a nice friendly pub, serving lovely, satisfying food! I would recommend the Mushroom & Ale Pie, whilst my friends thoroughly enjoyed Beef & Ale Pie, a classic burger, Fish Cakes with salad and Grilled Gammon! I would definitely meet here for lunch again if I ever revisit Winchester!

Staff were very polite and friendly and the food was delicious 😋 the prices are really cheap I will definitely be going again

Been using this place on and off over twenty years. Consistantly the Sunday Lunch has been good value. A local that has kept going over the Covid years. We also use it sometimes for a quick evening meal local to us

Excellent food, swift service. Honestly cannot fault. Not first visit, we returned because food so good here and the lamb shank is very nice and a very reasonable price

Really lovely little pub. The steak and ale and the chicken and ham pies were super tasty! Mark was very helpful and informative. Will definietly be back.

After a family member booked a table we went online to look at the menu, we salivated beyond belief, and with eagerness as we drive to meet all the family to enjoy a Sunday roast. There we waited for our meal, we waited and we waited, then it arrived. With silence at the table we glared at what was supposed to be a roast, with hope we tucked in, if it wasn’t for the watered down horseradish and/or the mintless mint jelly or the sugar berry sauce (expecting cranberry) the meal would have been a disaster. Not even a defibrillator could have brought the vegetables back to life, the peas we sent to the MOD to use in combat, the cauliflower cheese well, the burnt mushy scrapings from a low budget Le Creuset inedible. The turkey, we think it was that, tasted like it had smoked 40 Benson & Hedges, never had smoked turkey roast before, I hope to never again tbh! The Weetabix textured stuffing, no idea what flavour was rather unpleasant. The gravy was good though and it was hot, which was nice. I dare say that was due to it being a freshly boiled kettle and wholesale granules. We didn’t have a pudding, scared to. We actually thought the slate place mat holding the cutlery and 2 and a half napkins was glued to the table, but no it was the sauce that had spilt nigh on 10 years ago holding it down fast like a barnacle on a rock. As true polite customers when the pleasant waitress came and asked us “is everything alright?” People around the table said “yes thank you’. Maybe it was me, maybe I have high expectations of a roast dinner, maybe my mum was just a fabulous cook! No, it wasn’t that as we discussed on the way home, it was worse roast dinner we have all had in the entirety of our adult life. When we got home, we made a pudding. Would we go again? No.

Great service. Great food. The food was served hot, really hot. So often you get Luke warm food in restaurants but not here. Highly recommended

Locale carino un po' fuori winchester. Molto tipico. L'ordinazione al tavolo non esiste, e se non te ne rendi conto, puoi stare seduto ore senza che nessuno venga a chiederti se vuoi consumare qualcosa!! Una volta ordinato il servizio al tavolo è decisamente troppo lento. Piatti tipici inglesi e porzioni abbondanti. Tutto sommato esperienza piacevole Bancone molto ben fornito :)

Lovely food. Really lovely staff members. Very friendly. Car parking is free. Thanks again. Will recommend to family and friends :))

Food very good. Male staff should not assume a male customer with needs is with his wife !! When actually with his carer 🤬 please don’t assume or guess who people with !!

Very pleasant evening. Nice beer, good food and friendly staff - couldn’t ask for any more. Reasonable prices too.

Highly recommended, just had a lovely, relaxing meal. Theo was fantastic, friendly, went above and beyond to provide us with a table. Ginny was polite, friendly and helpful, all the staff friendly polite and attentive. The restaurant was clean, calm and relaxed. COVID guidance clear and fully in place by the staff, we felt safe being there. The food was fantastic, tasty, great portions. Will be going there again.

Met up with family before lockdown and had a wonderful safe meal in the jolly farmer the staff were really helpful when we had a problem with the app. Safe table service only and the food was great

We stopped for some Sunday lunch after a lovely weekend in Winchester. The roast dinner was outstanding - very fresh and full of flavour. The staff were very welcoming and service was fantastic! Would definitely recommend popping in here if you’re passing by!

popped in the jolly farmer on our way home,very pleasant young man on the door, explained everything to us,and helped us out with the registering for covid, we only had a couple of drinks, but a very pleasant time,would definitely recommend this lovely pub.

Went here for Sunday lunch. Arrived and waited at the door as indicated, greated by a friendly lady (assured was the manager) who took the time to explain the 1 way system, point out the toilets, explain how to order and then seat us. All the staff were attentive, checking in regularly, all wearing face coverings and all very friendly. The food was exceptionally good value. Our starters (nachos, baked camembert, and prawn cocktail) were all delicious. the main (roast beef) were good sizes and very tasty. Great selection of gins too. Thank you, will cone back next time we visit Winchester.

Used the app to order the food and drinks, very easy. The drinks came out quickly, but the food was very slow. There was a table of 16, and 6 (plus other tables) in front of us. The staff did apologise for the slow food service. We weren't in a rush. No cutlery given with the starters which was a little annoying, no steak knife given with the main. Was a 5 star review deserved definitely not, 3 stars would be more accurate but as the meal was £4 for 4 drinks, 2 starters and 4 mains plus the staff were very helpful and friendly and obviously very busy I feel 4 stars were well earned

Having been on the look out for somewhere to eat we hadn’t had much luck. It was Sunday and that time between meal times when a lot of places aren’t serving food. When we came across The Jolly Farmer we thought it would be ok and reliable but were totally surprised by the food. The chef must really have passion and take care and pride in what he serves. We both had a roast and it was by no means a standard chain pub roast, it was delicious. The whole meal was piping hot, the veg lovely, fresh and tasty, not ones that have sat in a Bain Marie for hours like you often get. The gravy had bags of flavour, the roast potatoes were delicious and not reheated shells that have lost their insides somewhere along the way. I am never impressed with pub roasts especially those at a chain pub (no offence) but I have to say it was all spot on and your chef should be congratulated. Thank you for caring about what you do, it was greatly received and appreciated by us

Myself and 2 sons decided to eat out and as we all like different things it was great to sit in a pub where we could relax the staff all very friendly and very aware of the times we are in. The roast dinners were amazing and also the hunters chicken was well recieved by my fussy son. Will definitely be back. Thank you to all the team

A friend and I came today for lunch , we didn't book but still were welcomed. Food was great quality and price. Will definitely return

On arrival greeted by Georgina who very helpfull and looked after us throughout our our Meal. All other Staff very helpfull and nothing too much Trouble. Food Arrived quickly and was well prepared and presented. Pub Covid controls well executed. Even our dog was made welcome . Will definitely return at some point.

The Jolly Farmer has been excellent on each occasion I have visited. Excellent service and very friendly staff, food is good. Good covid measures in place, lots of hand sanitiser available throughout the pub and staff in visors.

Haven't been to jolly farmer for a long time but went for a roast dinner today and the food and service was amazing will definitely go again it was all perfect

As we were walking into Winchester we just stumbled across this lovely pub.It is completely Covid-19 safe and we enjoyed a lovely lunch with a few beverages!The menu had a great choice, not too large. The pub was immaculate, as were the outside seating areas, and the staff were all very welcoming and helpful. We'll be back again for sure.

Visited 31/072020, had a great meal but disappointed to see staff in shorts and vest tops, surely uniform must be worn ☹️ no face masks on at least two members of staff and were not really friendly only saving grace was the food and weather

My family and I have just been to the jolly farmer. We all had a wonderful experience with the food and drink service, the chef always cooks my steak medium well and it's excellent. The public house is always very clean and hospitable with an excellent landlady. We have been here on numerous occasions and we certainly will be going again. Very happy

I have been coming to this pub for around 5 years now and have never had a problem food is always awesome and staff are friendly

I organise a lunch meal every month in the Jolly Farmer. On Sat 7 Mar there were 13 of us with pre-order meals from steaks to Chickpea curry. I have had several comments about how good the lunch was and such a relaxed atmosphere in the pub. A new person could not believe it when you brought all of the different meals out at 1PM for everyone - he was very impressed. You know you and your staff were brilliant again. The '2 for £10.99' meals are very popular and amazing value.

A brilliant pub, superb food quality and great friendly staff team - we loved it and will be back again soon !

We booked Christmas Day dinner at the Jolly Farmer for the second year running. This year we went with friends as well and we were all thoroughly impressed. The service, staff, atmosphere and food were all excellent! We ended up staying until they closed in the afternoon! I would recommend this pub for Christmas but also at any time of the year!

stopped at this pub/restaurant when returning grandson to uni,the food was very good and i think it is all hand made,we all enjoyed it even my 8 yr old granddaughter ate every scrap,only thing left on her plate was a smearing of ketchup.the deserts are just as good as main course again every scrap gone on all our platesservice was good and they didnt take long from order to food on tableone thing i did not like is that they served my granddaughter last and it seems every where we go they leave hers till last,would love to know why they bring childrens meals out last

My wife and I went to the Jolly Farmers last night for a meal and I must say for the price the food was great.The staff were all very friendly and so were the other customers especially Tiger the Springer Spaniel and his owner,had a great chat to him about dog training.It is just nice to be strangers in a pub and have such an enjoyable evening.Thank you all.

The Jolly Farmer is a busy, town pub populated at lunchtime by local workers. Although the welcome was friendly, the service was slow and the cheese & branston sandwich was one of the worst I've eaten - it was only half a sandwich (i.e. only one triangle), the bread was elderly, thin sliced, brown Hovis (white not being available) which disintegrated on cutting and the salad was about 6 meagre, tired leaves of something green. Not impressed.

I have to say that I was quite surprised. We met up with my daughter, granddaughters and great granddaughters. The food and service was very good at a very reasonable price. It is what it is at this price. Yes, I would definitely eat there again 7 out of 10

Met relatives here and had a very pleasant lunch at a reasonab;e price. Food well prepared and promptly served. Good range of wines and real ales. Car park . Dog friendly.

Everything was perfect and the staff is amazing and the atmosphere was great and very welcoming to all their customers

Over about 35 years on my visits to family we used to go to the Jolly Farmer. Most of the times it was medium to good. NOT this visit. My wifes Broccoli and peas came still frozen and her pie was tepid. My Lasagna was just about edible. The waitress Rose was pleasant and helpful but the Landlady very aggressive and told us not to come back. We definitely wont unless there is a change of owner and Chef( if he or she ever was)

Decided on making the Jolly Farmer for our Christmas meet up this year as Winchester is sort of in the middle of where we all live. Was so impressed with the value of the festive menu and the quality of the service. They couldn't have done more for us. The food was great and we were so looked after. We'll definitely be back.

I have been going to the jolly farmer for a number of years, and so far they have never failed to provide great quality food and service. Visited again tonight with my partner and we were both completely satisfied with staff, the service they provide, with a friendly and welcoming attitude, and nice food at a very reasonable price. Will continue to frequent. Thankyou to all the staff

Visited with a friend like we had many times. We both had burger and chips. Burgers smelt and tasted awful, chips were cold and we wont be going back. When a member of staff asked if our meals were ok we both said no and told him the burgers smelt and tasted awful. He said would you like another, we both said no. when our plates were collected by a member of staff she asked if our meals were ok, we both said no and I placed my burger under her nose and said it doesnt smell right, and she agreed. We will not be going back. The lady and gentleman on the table next to us complained our their meal being cold too

Popped in mid week, the staff were polite and attentive,

We met my friends at the Jolly Farmer. Sat outside and had a very enjoyable lunch. Food was really tasty and very good value. I had Fish & Chips which was excellent. Fish was a generous size.

Staying nearby on a trip to Portsmouth. after driving around the town we found this pub and it looked very nice with lots of people sitting outside.

Made very welcome when we arrived after the cricket at Southampton . It was fairly busy but we got a table outside. Very good service staff were very polite and helpful. Good menu - normal greene king but absolutely fine. The grandchildren had hunters chicken and chips and the pizza. They had adults portions. They both enjoyed them good portions and very nicely cooked. Our son had the gammon with egg and he said it was cooked perfectly I had the scampi very good portion and just the right amount of chips. Puddings very generous portions and a good selection. Good price. Didn’t have to wait very long but the food was perfectly cooked. Staff came back after about 10 mins to check if everything alright. Will go here again after the cricket

We dropped in for lunch on the spur of the moment while passing through Winchester. The car park was almost full, (good indication of popularity,) The pub has nice plants and flowers outside and inside the decor and the ambiance was very nice. We found a nice table for two and looked through the menus. We decided on the Senior's menu one of either starter or desert plus one main. Ordering at the bar Carley was friendly and made small talk making us fell very welcome. We both ordered soup, one Tomato one Lentil, oddly the Lentil soup came with bread but not the tomato. The mains a small fish and chips and a ham egg and chips was just right for lunch.

We called in on Friday afternoon for lunch. A really good and varied menu, a good selection of beers, wines etc, great service and great food.

I've been eating at the Jolly Farmer since 2002 and I've never had a bad meal. The pub has changed hands a few times, but the service is always good and food delicious. Recently I had the chicken and wood mushroom pie and it was excellent. The sandwiches are also fantastic and come with a drink and chips. Cheap and tasty. What more do you want?

Have now used this pub/restaurant 3 times in as many weeks. Last time with american relations who thoroughly enjoyed it . Have introduced friends to it who now also used it. Food is good, service is good prices are fair. In my opinion this is the pub/restaurant of choice east of Southampton. Next visit already booked.

Had a party of 11, number of items not on the menu which eas a shame but what we did have in tbe end was ok.

Was a spur of the moment decision to visit. Wasn’t dissapointed either. The meal was delicious, piping hot, from start to finish. Lots to chose from and great value deals.Will definitely recommend to friends and family. Enjoyed it so much, am booked in again with a group this week. A pub with a lovely atmosphere, and child friendly too.

Been going to The Jolly for over 20 years and it’s still one of the best pubs in Winchester. Arrived for our booked table at 6.30pm for 7pm. Great friendly service. Opened up a tab and had a few drinks before hand. Ordered just after 7pm didn’t have to wait long and the burgers and sausage and mash we ordered was superb!! We followed this with cake & coffee afterwards and the bill still only came to £17 per person. Amazing service and amazing prices. Would totally recommend. Thank you very much!

Came across this pub by accident while looking for a petrol station. The atmosphere was really nice. Clean pub with clean tables. Nice range on the menu and easy to order. Food was well presented and plentiful. We went about 2 pm and there was no problem in finding a table. It was fantastic value for money as well. Would go back again when in the area.

Ordered a medium rare rib eye, got a grisly, small, overcooked piece of meat that had been in the freezer for a long time... Staff told me they could have it changed, but the result wouldn't be too different... had it changed for a beef gourmet burger instead, which was massive but overcooked again! Their piri-piri chiken burger was nice though...

We visited on a saturday night around 6pm - it was busy but with a lovely, family friendly atmosphere.

We use the Jolly farmer on a regular basis. New menu is fantastic. Staff are brilliant. Service is fantastic too.

Our B&B; hosts recommended this local, cozy pub for dinner the night we arrived.The menu was extensive and we made very good choices. We ordered fried ravioli for starters. My son enjoyed the hunter's chicken and my husband also liked the chicken a la kiev. The lentil curry with pappadam matched the local beer nicely. Serving sizes are generous.

This is the first time we have eaten at the Jolly Farmer. We were very impressed with the food definitely one of the best Greene King pubs we have been to, good menu with a wide choice of food. Staff friendly and attentive. Food hot and well presented. Very busy which is a good sign. We will definitely be back.

I meet here regularly with friends and family. On this occasion I was with a friend, the pub was busy with some large groups and lots of couples. There was a new menu, we tried the pizza and ravioli sharing platter, we chose to have the ravioli deep fried, it was delicious. The pizza tasted home made and fresh, the generous ravioli were deep filled and came with fresh pesto and tomato sauce, yummy. We did get told that we would have to wait a little longer than usual for our mains, we were ok with this. The staff were courteous, apologetic and attentive. Great quality food, reasonable price, good atmosphere.

Really enjoyed dinner at the jolly farmer today, had the chicken Kiev which is new to the menu. Great service from friendly staff

I have scored this a 1 because I can’t do a zero. We booked a few weeks prior to attending as we were travelling from Poole and meeting up with some family travelling from Oxford. We placed our order and after a little wait our starters arrived and this is where it went wrong as the wait for our mains was well above expectations especially as many others who arrived after us were receiving theirs. After about 40 mins we asked where our mains were to be told they were just being plated up. Another 10 mins and we again enquired to be told the same thing.

We visited with a group of friends, all who usually complain about something.. But not this time, everyone loved the food, all was served at the same time, was hot and delicious! We had some pensioners with us, who said the meals were just the right size, a vegan who greatly enjoyed her meal and ate the whole thing (very unusual for her). The staff were friendly and polite. And the menu is very good value for money.

Went in late last Saturday night just before 9pm.Was able to order food even though I think the kitchen closed at 9pm. Food arrived piping hot and well presented.

Busy pub, "steak night" special not advertised in pub despite being on website, but staff did deal when asked, paid extra for sirloin but was undercooked and tough in middle. Told waitress but nothing done. Tiny portion of apple pie, not the best meal I have had here.

Visited as a group of 8 including children. Kids menu was really good and despite being advised of a sit for food, we were served quickly. None of us could fault the good value and filling pub grub. One minor niggle that the high chair had not been cleaned after previous diner. But I would definitely recommend

The food is quite nice, you get a good portion at a reasonable price. I've never had it overcooked or undercooked and I've bene a number of times. friendly service.

The service was faultless from start to finish. Family of 7,adults and children the pub was a very busy atmosphere. Staff were quick to bring out each course and it was a 4 course meal. Tables beautifully decorated was nice to relax. Table service for drinks throughout and was no complaints about the quality and taste of food served. Would highly recommend

The food was very good value and we had excellent service. Would recommend for an informal meal. We felt confident they understood one of our party's dietary requirements.

Three course Christmas meal for 5 on Saturday night. Each course arrived together and was hot, tasty and there was plenty of it. One of the main courses was a medium/rare steak which was cooked just right. The service was great, we were never rushed, but each course and the drinks arrived when we wanted them. All for a very reasonable price.

Had our Work Christmas do there last night. We had a fab time thank you. The staff were fab, the food was lovely and they really looked after us. Thank you!

We go to a lot of gigs and are always looking for places in new towns where we can grab a good value bite to eat and a drink before the show. This place fitted the bill perfectly. It's located on a main road into Winchester and has a very large car park for patrons. The pub is very nicely presented, smart and tidy, with a decent amount of seating. There was a range of 5 or 6 ales to choose from on the bar and a large and varied menu of typical pub grub. If you're looking for gourmet dining this place may not be for you but for us it was just what we needed.

A lovely meal , couldnt fault it . Great service and friendly staff will definitely go back !😄 Thoroughly recommend it

Staff were pleasant and attentive enough, restaurant is quite nice but a few too many tables making it somewhat claustrophobic.

Visited with family and friends, despite the pouring rain, all had a good time and enjoyed the lovely food, was spoilt for choice! Will visit again in the future..

Recently visited with family for a birthday meal. Great atmosphere friendly staff and most importantly delicious food . Well done chef.

Took some of the family for a meal for wife bday. Had a great evening, we hadn't booked

Great food compliments to the chef, bar staff were friendly, the service was very quick. Highly recommend

Had a great meal at the Jolly farmer pub. Great atmosphere. The landlady made us very welcome, offered us a menu and a table. We ordered our meal, which was very nice. The steak was cooked to perfection. It does get very busy, so, I would recommend to book a table.

Had a roast dinner on Sunday and was the worst roast have ever eaten... Veg had been prepared by a 3 year old and tasted like dog food

Estábamos buscando un almuerzo después de un paseo por las afueras de Winchester y el Jolly Farmer estaba en el camino de regreso al Park and Ride.

Stopped here for an early evening meal. Most places in Winchester are fairly priced so we were pleased to find this Greene King pub with "classic pub meals" at two for £8.99. Friendly barman, clean tables, good food.

My friends and I have eaten the pensioners meal fairly often here but after our recent experience I don't think we will return. Firstly we were overcharged and had to point that out, the meal itself was very poor dreadful soup, awful fish and burnt ciabatta, when it actually arrived. As to the peas how can anyone mess up peas? Well The Jolly Farmer can, they were like bullets. Not good enough for a return visit

Customer service and food quality is very good. Seating in and out in the garden facilities good. Car parking facilities good. Staff friendly. Location is good.

Good beer, good food, great service, thanks for a good evening! All the family enjoyed their meal. Would recommend.

this place can be so hit and miss but lately its more miss then any sort of hit ,, service is ok but the food has gone down hill faster than eddie edwards ,, im sure my dog has better food that this

Great service and good quality food. Beef with Yorkshire was good although the meat was tough. The fish and chips was excellent. Staff were friendly and professional. They don't accept American Express cards for payment great atmosphere and recommended.