The Anvil Coffee Shop in Winchester

Friendly little cafe hidden from the main area. We had tried to get into another of the town’s cafes but it was busy. Luckily we came across the Anvil on our way back to the car. The building itself is beautiful and very quaint. We ordered a Ploughman’s and a French onion soup. The soup was nicely hot and came with the requested gluten free bread as advertised. I have yet to find gf bread nicer than this and thoroughly enjoyed it with lashings of butter. The ploughman’s was plentiful with fresh salad garnish and lots of cheddar, stilton and gammon ham. The service was great and the food being brought out looked fresh and a good portion size. One to try if you’re in the area. There’s a nice little outdoor seating area for warmer days. We look forward to coming again.

Delicious breakfast this morning at the Anvil Cafe. Had fried eggs, bacon on muffins. Lovely place and such friendly staff.

This is an extremely pleasant venue where excellent food is served by attentive staff and which is always under the supervision of the owner. My wife and I used to live nearby and visited this eatery frequently: now living overseas we can only visit when we occasionally visit the UK

Called in for Sunday breakfast , young staff were friendly and attentive but the coffee was awful - cheap instant popped in to a cafetiere to make an impression. Breakfast was slow to arrive and with a childlike portion and cheap spread on the toast and inedible beans ( microwaved ? ) it was hardly worth the wait - only redeeming feature was pleasant staff but will not return

Love the Anvil tearooms. A lovely atmosphere and some great cake! Dog friendly too and the staff were very helpful. Will definitely go back

My car was in for its service at the Fiat/Small Cars garage in Lower Upham on what was a wet & chilly day ( 28th). Having brought my Spaniel along for a walk to use the time productively, we found ourselves at the your very welcoming café at around 11:00 & we were WET. No problem, I was advised that we needed to seat ourselves in the wood floor area, which is where I would have chosen 😊👍. Service, from the young dark haired server was polite & timely. The offer a doggy treat was a pleasant surprise & much appreciated 👍👍. The bacon & fried egg baguette I had hit the spot, as did my cappuccino. Not long after we sat down, a rescue dog in training arrived & he too seemed to enjoy his ( possibly) 1st time out. All in all a great visit & one I'm sure to repeat 😊👍..

Very busy Saturday lunchtime meal, that was far better than we had hoped for. Great enthusiastic young staff, wonderful menu and produced by the kitchen. The fact that there was so many people coming in and enjoying so great food must be heartening for the owners. In fact there was a real cross section of customer, locals, tourists, a large group , and a cycle club - all happily looked after efficently, and with charm. My welsh rarebit, something I have not had for many years was superb and my parners vegetarioan soup was excellent and it was a huge bowl full. Great stuff on a damp cold day. Cakes looked so inviting as well.

Fred’s place is great. Food is a delight and not expensive compared to some places in bishops Waltham

Nice breakfast, lovely people but don’t ask to buy a piece of cake to take away, paid £2.50 for this, see photo, put in a paper bag broken in half and extremely small !!

It was a very cold day today and we enjoyed an extremely warm welcome at the Anvil Tearooms. (scrumptious mulled wine helped too!) The waitresses were friendly and helpful. Our food was definitely home made and delicious… shepherd’s pie; carrot and coriander soup; happy cheesy eggy. We even tried out the treacle tart and raspberry frangipane for pudding. Treacle tart with lashings of custard. Yum! Fred was a very welcoming host and all in all we were very impressed. It was our first meal here. It won’t be our last. Thank you.

We tried the Vegan bourguignon and the Vegan Cottage pie, both of which were absolutely outstanding! A delicious mix of mushrooms, carrots with a rich sauce that was flavoursome. The cottage pie was delicious, never have lentils tasted this good! Our friends had a savoury cream tea, (delicious) and a very generous ploughman's! The venue is beautiful with crisp white linen table cloths to compliment the Tudor building, but we chose to sit in the courtyard garden, which was very peaceful. The service was very good, our meal arrived promptly and the tea was served in a lovely pot with gorgeous china. A real gem! it is definitely one we will be returning to soon.

I was served by a lovely lady who couldn’t do enough for the customers. Coffee from a packet? £2.50 as well. I wish I had called at the costa just down the road. Toast came out already buttered. Reason is that they use Cheap spread . I used the toilet downstairs. Only 1 toilet and the person who use It before me had opened their bowels which is ok but literally a human body dividing the toilet door from the kitchen door and the kitchen door was wedged open as the staff were taking food orders up to the restaurant. I really did not like this and I definitely will not return. I feel it is really unhealthy to have the 1 toilet right opposite the kitchen. Hardly any gap between doors and as I say, it was wedged open. All smells going into where food is prepared. Such a shame as the Scottish lady who works there is so nice. I will stick to the Costa in bishops Waltham…. Great coffee …and tasty butter for you to spread yourself.!

Had poached eggs on toast and a full English Breakfast..poached eggs were over cooked..Full English Breakfast was nice..but was child size..I was expecting a Full English Breakfast..Tea..2eggs..Black pudding..bacon..2decent sausage’s..beans..2slices of bread/toast..especially at that price..was an experience would’nt have again..£2.50 for coffee from a packet?..

Of the cuff visit, needed breakfast, decided to divert to Bishop Waltham to see what we could find. Well, while looking for parking we spotted The Anvil, wow, what a find. Delicious full monty breakfast. Staff friendly. Lovely courtyard

Over priced not value for money. Baguette poor quality small portion for the price. Staff were friendly.

Lovely building, very good service (couldn't be better). However the coffee was not great. In fact I suspect it was a coffee sachet that you can buy in supermarkets. Ok if you were paying £1 for it, but in a cafe charging £2.50? I left...

Came for a family lunch, great choice of food & majority was Gluten Free including the Pies. Absolutely delicious, large portions, prepared to order. Was able to sit outside, Service was good as always. Recommend - particularly for coeliac's.

Nice little tea room situated in Bishops Waltham. Friendly service with home cooked meals that tasted very nice. Generous portions offered and at a reasonable price

This is one of Bishop Walthams hidden gems. Even though it's off the main street, it's well attended. The food is excellent and the service cannot be beaten. Today we had a breakfast. A really good choice any time of day. Would always recommend you...

Amazing gluten free options, range of main meals, cakes & deserts. Large range of coffee & tea blends also. Vegan / Veggie options also. Staff were helpful, service was good. Will be going again!

I was working in the town pre-second lockdown. This was such a lovely place to have my breakfast. The staff were so friendly and gave me advice on things to do in the area. They made us all feel very welcome. The fried breakfast was...

My partner and I came here for my birthday breakfast and it was pleasantly, surprisingly, LOVELY. Our fry ups came out together, hot, toast was freshly buttered and warm and large portions especially pleased with the quality of meat and the amount of beans I...

Took my friend as a birthday treat. What a lovely place, staff were so friendly and welcoming. Lovely choice of menu catering for all dietary needs. My meal was delicious, all home made and piping hot. Will definitely be back.

I went in with my mum and two week old baby for a treat The baby unfortunately filled her nappy and it leaked on my shirt, whereupon we were told there was no chance of changing the baby in their facilities. In fact. We were...

Stopped into Bishops-W after a long weekend on our way home & were glad that we did. They serve great food at very reasonable prices. Service was friendly & efficient. Nice selection of wine on offer in an open-shop space at the back of the...

The breakfast is better than the photo,we came out stuffed. Fred the owner is absolutely terrific,chatting with us as if he had know us for years,very rare these days to find someone who has time for a chat. Half of the tearoom is made up...

Another visit to The Anvil. Soup and paninis were perfect,and they still do a great coffee. Always good to see an independent,individual tearoom serving great food and drink at reasonable prices.

We enjoyed an excellent full English Breakfast - the full Monty. The food was delicious and the service was great, as always.

Had a nice lunch, at the outdoor seating area, having a really nice sandwich. Extremely nice there, even for a first-time visitor to the town centre.

Great coffee, great food and a great selection of wines and spirits. Popped in for a coffee, the service was fantastic and was tempted by breakfast. The food is cooked fresh, so don't expect the speediest of service, quality takes a little time, just enjoy...

My wife and I had a great ploughman's lunch. Best ever bread and butter pudding. Would definitely visit again.

A wet friday morning , enjoyed a lovely cup of coffee here with a delicious cake . Reasonable prices and very friendly . Would visit again .

Just what we looking for a place which offers great home cooked food, great cakes and somewhere to relax in a enclose well kept courtyard. The building is fascinating and n impressive creation. Fred has high standards and ensures everyone is looked after. We love...

Just dropped in while in Bishops Waltham, needed a coffee and a relax...ideal place to do just that, enjoyable, and great coffee!

Great food, I'd recommend everything on the menu - between us we've tried most things! Always good & friendly service, great sized portions. Fred is a real character and you sometimes get a cheeky taste of whisky!

We have been here before, and I must say we love the relaxed environment, courtyard seating and Gluten free cakes for my husband, friendly staff and good portions..cake AND cream, a special treat on a day off, warm sunshine, coffee and cake in the courtyard,...

Well this Is an unusual place, half tea shop/cafe and half wine bar/wine shop with some pretty good wines. However we were there for afternoon tea and a bit of a disappointment - why teabags and not leaf tea? Also slice (sorry sliver) of raspberry...

This is a lovely little place. It has an extensive menu with "proper" home cooking. One of us had casserole with a good selection of vegetables and the other had fish pie. There is even the choice of having the fish pie with or without...

I phoned this restaurant asking if they could provide an afternoon tea for my mum and they could not be more helpful and accommodating. They did everything we requested and the service was amazing. The only thing that stops me giving a 5 star review...

Popped in for the first time and was delighted to find a menu with some fantastic veggie options. Great for vegans too! Highly recommend the homemade veggie cottage pie - delicious. We sat outside in the pretty courtyard enjoying the sunshine and it was lovely...

The food is excellent all home made and the menu varied considering the size of the cafe / restaurant. the owner is very eccentric but that just added to the overall special feel to the whole place. The added feature of a very interesting off...

We were made very welcome here for lunch. Service was good and it seems the sort of place you can sit with a newspaper for as long as you like. Nice!

The Thai chicken curry I had was quite tasteless and much more rice than curry the chicken was very dry. This is usually one of my favourite dishes but this dish was very disappointing. Was meant to come with mango chutney but had to ask...

If you have a problem with gluten, this is the place to be. Run by an “Old Salt”, it is definitely quirky. However my gluten free lamb stew with mash, carrots and peas followed by the “world famous” gluten free bread pudding with custard was...

Lovely, charming cafe with excellent service and overall nice food. I had a scotch egg salad that was supposed to be a duck egg - very small if it was and the sausagemeat was totally tasteless and seemed processed. The cakes are delicious and highly...

We enjoyed a light lunch at this delightful location in the beautiful market Town of Bishops Waltham. The Anvil is situated just off the Main Street and car park. It is a traditional English tea room with an amazingly varied comprehensive menu. We chose homemade...

First visit and was quite surprised and disappointed that the cappuccino is obviously instant out of a packet. Not something you would expect in a tea room. Lovely surroundings and the cheese scones saved the day. Would not go back though simply because of the...

Highly recommended. In the centre of bishops Waltham in a beautiful old building with buckets of character. Friendly staff too.

Visited for lunch today.My friend had a salmon quiche and salad. A very soggy bottom to the pastry and a boring salad. I had a ploughmans lunch which was very disappointing. Only one type of cheese thinly sliced . There was ham which was ok....

I have stopped here several times, mainly as the food is wonderful, the tea is excellent as is the service and it is quiet and comfortable with papers to read - a big plus for me. I would really recommend you try this lovely cafe...

Ate in the courtyard garden, on a very hot day. The young waiter, Charlie did a superb job. Had the best home cooked steak pie I've ever had, cooked by the owner, I believe. Mash, carrot and parsnip, with the most succulent gravy! Such lovely...

If you are after a trendy restaurant where you know what to expect then walk on by. But if you after something a little bit different (quirky) then this could be your place. It's a little old fashioned, the chairs and tables don't match and...

Waited ages to have our order taken, then waited ages for it to come. Not everyone got what they ordered and another group left without ever getting to place an order. It wasn't busy and staff seemed to have forgotten those in the courtyard.

The Anvil Tearooms in Bishop Waltham is a wonderful place to visit for breakfast or lunch. They have a fantastic courtyard in the sun, the food is truly home cooked and delicious. They specialise in a variety of coffee, we recommend the Colombian!! If you...

Lovely lunch on a Friday, in the beautiful walled garden, in the sun. And the food was great! Superb range of gluten free options, huge duck filled scotch egg and fresh salad. Friendly owner and staff, genuinely interested in making you feel welcome. Access directly...

Great food Attentive staff an all round great experience with good vegan options for my daughter Lovely village feel in a lovely village

First visit, won't be the last! Visited with my daughter. Excellent service & attention for my specific dietary needs of GF, dairy, eggs etc. Delicious GF cottage pie - to be able to enjoy this eating out was a first. Enjoyed the music, relaxing atmosphere....

Been a long time since we were able to visit and glad we did. Nice day and able to sit outside and enjoy some good Tea, coffee and cake. The menu looks great and we will be back to try some of the 'real food'....

Not a place you would rush into, looks like village hall with notices all over windows, menu on board ONLY mentions scotch eggs/ sandwiches etc. no proper menu listed, NOT inviting from outside BUT Inside different matter, good varied menu, great service, lovely food, great...

We haven’t been here since we moved up north 10years ago. This place improves withe age like the fine wines on the “Just in Case” shelves at the back of the tea room. It’s like a journey back in time in more ways than you...

We went on several occasions. Gluten-free lunches and various cakes. So much choice we returned several times. Clotted cream tea; elderflower and lime cheesecake; bread pudding are recommended as is the fish pie. Service was excellent too!

The Anvil is unique, and a must when visiting BW. Friendly staff gorgeous food in a cosy setting. Variety of coffee and cake. My favourite is Fred's own recipe bread and butter pudding with custard. Just wonderful.

Very pleasant atmosphere Wonderful staff and good food Lovely cup of tea Great selection of food and cake

Took the kids for lunch. The staff spoilt the dog rotten with a huge bowl of ham and a fresh bowl of water just for her! Very reasonable prices and Fred is a local star. Will always come back.

We arrived at 12.30 p.m. had no problem finding a table and we were greeted by very pleasant staff. The menu was quite extensive with provision for light bites or a full lunch at very reasonable prices. The food arrived quickly and was both hot...

I have lived in Bishop's Waltham for 30+years and reserve The Anvil is for visitors who stay with me and they always leave with a smile and well fed from an extensive menu with GF choices for which Fred (ex Navy) is well known. Excellent...

Dear friends I visited the anvil to have lunch which was very nice scrambled eggs With salmon and toast it was lovely decorated and very tasty, and the service was Amazing

I love Fred's place The Anvil. As a regular I have been going for years. I have been twice this year, one with friends from America and again with my daughters for a family birthday lunch. On both I received wonderful food and wonderful service....

This cafe/restaurant has an extensive glutenfree choice of what I would describe as home cooked, everyday meals. It's not fine dining but good value food, cooked on the premises. Having eaten lunch here on a few occasions, as a very sensitive coeliac, I haven't experienced...

We stopped off in Bishops Waltham just for a bite to eat during a journey. Although the Anvil looks a little twee inside, the menu was packed with GF options (necessary for my wife) and the meal we had was delicious, with great tea and...

We stopped here for coffee and cake one wet Sunday afternoon. The interior is small, with table clothes on the tables, tea served in china cups and classical music playing in the background. There was a good choice of delicious looking cakes, and when it...

If you love Starbucks or Costa then this is probably not the place for you! Old English would describe it well. Quirky and old fashioned but with good service, coffee, tea and cake. And there is an off-licence too. The access to the downstairs toilets...

We were shopping in Bishops Waltham on one of the hot sunny days last week and went into the Anvil, out the back is the loveliest little garden with lots of shade and cover and had a coffee and a slice of the coffee, pecan...

We came across this amazing place, by accident, tea and cake at 11am, fabulous gluten free options for my husband too! Which is hard to find. We will return for a lazy lunch very soon, has a lovely relaxed, spiritual vibe.

Just visited The Anvil Tearooms with some friends to celebrate my birthday. We sat outside in the lovely courtyard and enjoyed delicious cakes & drinks. Will definitely revisit.

I've been here many times, the food is all home cooked and fresh and very tasty. Fred is always very kind to his customers and Ames you feel special. Lots of choice on the menu and all very good

Went to The Anvil Tearooms for a light lunch and was surprised at the extent of the menu. Very good snacks and light meals well served in very pleasant surroundings. An amazing collection of wines and sprits also available to buy.

This is a one of. It is a coffee shop, tea shop, cakes, snacks, breakfasts and delicious main meals. It is not a chain, does not have faceless servers who don't give a damn. It is a piece of Bishops Waltham's history, set in a...

Having tried to book Sunday breakfast for six at another cafe on the High Street, only to be told that it was not possible just a 'first come, first served, you can wait for a table' opportunity. Really? For six? I was therefore delighted to...

This is a one of. It is a coffee shop, tea shop, cakes, snacks, breakfasts and delicious main meals. It is not a chain, does not have faceless servers who don't give a damn. It is a piece of Bishops Walthams history, set in a...

Often eat in this lovely restaurant, all food made fresh on the premises, no froznen food here, Fred is an excellent host (cant understand previous reviewer'comment), great staff cooking good food

This was a terrible place to visit, mainly due to the elderly irritating man (?Fred) running it. He kept interrupting us when we were talking between our group (with his uninteresting stories about himself). I could not work out whether he was drunk or he...

We stumbled on The Anvil (aka Fred's) as we fled from another, noisy, over-packed cafe on the High Street where I had planned a light birthday lunch. Following the instructions on a handily positioned blackboard, we found ourselves in large space with dated decor, slightly...

We only live down the road and have driven past these tea rooms a few times and thought we would give them a try. The TripAdvisor Reviews looked promising, but unfortunately our experience seemed more like one of the poorer reviews than the better ones....

My wife & son had been before so when on our own called in for lunch. Staff friendly & helpful & food of a very good standard !!

A very cold day in January - and we found this tearoom that accepted our canine companion too. The coffee was excellent and so were the cakes. Great place to visit and a very interesting wine section (don't take your credit card) you will want...

Service here was extremely good. The range of coffees was excellent. The owners are very friendly and helpful. We would go back to eat another time.

Called in for a coffee. What a delightful place! The coffee is excellent and there is plenty of choice. We didn't eat, but wished we could. The menu is extensive and good value. The owners are very friendly, showing customers photographs, chatting and eating with...

Imagine going to dinner at a drunk Noel Edmund's house and you can get a pretty good idea of how this panned out. I think it's a cafe/weird restaurant with a wine shop inside or we just sat in some loons front room and he...

This place is traditional in the wrong sense. Staff were awkward and slow to respond to requests. Food was bland. I ordered scrambled eggs and salmon on toast. Toast was mush and eggs unseasoned. Most tables were reserved but no one appeared to take the...

I just love to visit this place. The cakes are all so tempting and all dietary needs are catered for. The menu also can be attapted to suit your personal preferences. I had the savoury cream tea. . . .warm cheese scones the choice of...

Lovely friendly atmosphere and very friendly staff. All the customers were encouraged to sing 'Happy Birthday' by Fred, to one of the customers. Food was delicious ... cheesy, hammy, eggie and lots of other options on the menu

Lovely atmosphere. The owner is very cheery, singing to the children and very helpful with the menu.

Fred is wonderful and his restaurant reflects him as a person. It's a gem. Recommend the cakes and my favourite the bacon baguette! Wonderful

Visited with a group of friends who meet here every week for coffee. Mine host, Fred, liked after us very well and we were warmly welcomed. The Wine shop area looked very inviting so I shall investigate that more intently when I am next in...

Visited on a wet Saturday on our way elsewhere, following trip advisor. Open the door and go in, don't be put off by the decor and look. There is a wine shop to the rear and having a husband who is very into wine, he...

I went here to have lunch which was yummy and Perfect start to my day I also have been here for coffee with Friends which was exellent everybody is so helpful

We sat outside in the garden which is a delightful space when sun is shining. They have an extensive menu with big and small options and an excellent range of soups. The staff are polite, helpful and the owner Fred(red shorts) is charming and imbibes...

We regularly frequent The Anvil both on our own and with family. Fred and the team are so welcoming and always make us feel at home. My wife is a celiac and we have a dog, this dog friendly and celiac friendly is my wife's...

I like this cafe because my dog is always made very welcome and offered a complementary snack. The coffee is good and the staff freindly. Lovely sunny courtyard.