The Brickmakers in Winchester

Attended for Sunday roast. There were four of us and the service was absolutely brilliant. The food came out promptly and there was plenty of it. It was also delicious.

As always, delicious food, good atmosphere and such lovely staff...what more could you want?

Really nice pub. Fairly recent garden refurb is amazing. Will be a great sun spot

The Brickmakers comes with a good reputation and reviews, so we decided to test it out for ourselves. We booked a table of 6 and arrived to be shown to our enormous table. It was like King Arthur and roundtable! We promptly ordered, with a mix of nachos to share, king prawns and buffalo wings. On the whole, each dish was very good, tasty and had a fair portion size. Onto mains. I opted for the Steak cut of the day, which was ribeye, served with triple-cooked chips and a side salad, we also had a range of burgers including the chicken version, and the boom-boom salads whilst on opted for the lamb. The steak dish was OK., The steak was cooked well, but was very small and quite fatty, but the biggest disappointment for me was the overall size. I could literally count the chips on one hand, and the side salad was a few lettuce leaves and dressing. All for £29. The report on the hamburgers was mixed - one guest could not eat their one due to being overcooked, whilst another reported a great meal. The lamb looked good, and the report came back it was very tasty and well cooked. The chicken burger was simply "meh" with the salads being nothing out of the ordinary. We finished off with some desserts, the warm variety (such as toffee pudding, and brownie) were obviously microwaved so this was really disappointing. Blazingly hot in the middle, cool on the outside . The most disappointing aspect for us was portion size when compared to the price. With drinks, it was around £280 for the six of us. The steak was the most disappointing, served with a handful of fries, and a tiny salad made up purely of mixed leaves. The boom-boom salads were nothing short of poor value at £14 for largely lettuce leaves. Whilst food quality was on the whole reasonably good, for the price you would expect a lot more in terms of quantity. It seemed as though no effort had gone into accompaniments to the dishes (side salads, mash, fries etc) which were basic. No complaints on service, which was excellent and attentive. Overall, we all felt that the price of the food was not reflective of what was actually served.

Although the choice on the main menu was fairly limited, there were a few specials that made up for it. The food we had, lamb leg steaks, was nicely cooked with very tasty vegetables. Personally, I would have preferred no music, or quiet "wallpaper music," but it wasn't too loud. Be aware that a 10% service charge is added to the bill.

Been here a few times lately and haven't been disappointed. Tonight was exceptional. I had the steak pie and it was definitely home made. Full of meat and gravy. Melt in you mouth pasty it was amazing. Hubby had the beef burrito and he said it was superb. Our friends had the ribs and the ultimate burger and they really enjoyed them The staff were very attentive even though it was very busy. We will definitely be back.

Great food with chilled atmosphere.

We returned to The Brickmakers after as couple of years and were delighted that it had not changed. Delighted with lunch menu and the quality and value of the food. We opted for a ham and cheese sandwich. Plenty of real ham (not processed plasticised "meat") and grilled cheese (nicely different to "ordinary" grated) served with chips (with real potato inside) and a nice home-made slaw. Excellent, courteous and prompt service. Also nice clean toilets - an area which, still, so many pubs neglect to their detriment. Thanks to all in the team.

Friendly staff and a good pind. Who could ask for anything more

Arrived at 1944, on Tuesday 30th July, but they'd stopped serving food, had a drink then ate elsewhere.

Beautiful pub. Great atmosphere and fantastic food. First visit here as I'm visiting family. What a good place to come and enjoy a lovely good quality meal

We have just moved into the area. This was the first time my husband and I had a meal here. All I can say is OUTSTANDING! The superfood salad was amazing and undoubtedly the best salad I have ever eaten! So many ingredients, so flavoursome and a big pile of it too. Completely filled me up! Salads these days are touch and go and you never know what you’re going to get but this was incredible. The staff were so friendly and welcoming and our dog loves it here. So much so he refused to leave! The dog treats provided were a lovely welcome for him. Well done Brickmakers. We will return for sure!

Really tasty food,generous servings and reasonably priced. The staff are friendly and service is great. Always a great place to eat!

Disabled access to restaurant still has a threshold to get over despite a ramp to the doorway. Excellent in all ways otherwise

Always my go-to place to eat when visiting family. The food is amazing from starters, main course and dessert. This week's taste sensation was Steak and Ale pie (sadly the venison wasn't available) was outstanding and the Eton Mess dessert was just as good as the first time I had it The pub is always busy however the service is lovely and the owner is always chatty, ensuring we are looked after and more importantly that the dog also gets a treat. I'm looking forward to my third visit soon where my order will be the burger!!!

Sunday roast heaven: pork which cut like butter, crispy crackling which wasn’t ladened with salt, stuffing, roasted carrots & parsnip, steamed cabbage seasoned to perfection with fresh herbs - not a frozen pea in sight - and the most delicious gravy EVER! As if this wasn’t enough, we then had the best homemade deserts. Really good portion sizes too. We actually left full snd satisfied unlike other local pubs. A relaxed pre-dinner drink, delicious meal then home for a snooze in the garden - what a lovely Sunday we had thanks to Team Bricks 🏆🏅⭐️

Popped in on way to catch ferry to Portsmouth!! A great friendly pub with separate seating areas and busy

Nice lunch with a group. Friendly service, good food.

Welcoming and attentive staff. Great food, very nice ambience. Good local (I presume) local beer. Reasonable prices. Busy with nice atmosphere. Really enjoyed our visit.

Saved us from a terrible experience at a pub not too far away for Sunday lunch....thank you The Brickmakers

Lovely to go out and have a cool beer in the garden on sunny day like today. Friendly service.

good food and very kind staff, would 100% recommend

Amazing place, Gibber is beautiful and would want to get to know him more 😗

Lovely pup Popped in for a couple of pints

Food was lovely and a good portion size. Staff were very friendly. Would have 5 stars, but the ladies' toilets were both out of action.

Were squeezed in despite them being fabulously busy. Lovely staff and delicious food freshly prepared. Couldn’t have asked for a better pub experience.

I have eaten here often as live locally. It doesn't matter if I am with a large group or eating alone I am always greated with a friendly welcome good service and lovely food the pies are always amazing. I would highly recommend. Also very good to pop in and have a drink in the bar area.

Happened to be in the area and popped in. Great atmosphere and welcoming staff. Great choice on menu and food was to die for, top notch on par with some good restaurants have been too. Even the chocolate served with coffee was heavenly. Will be making the effort to return for seconds.

Wonderful place with a traditional pub atmosphere. I and my friend both had the roast beef which was absolutely delicious. The beef was perfectly cooked and melted in your mouth. Came with all the traditional vegetables plus aside of red cabbage, white cabbage and cheesy leek and cauliflower bake. We shared the brioche bread and butter pudding and ice cream. Couldn’t quite finish it but it was also delicious. Will definitely be back again again. The staff were very efficient, friendly and attentive.

I don’t leave a lots of reviews. Only really if I have had incredibly bad service, so as to warn others, or for an exceptionally good experience. This thankfully is the latter. I have lived in and out of the area since I was a kid so have visited a lot of establishments between Portsmouth and The New Forest in this time. This is one pub i have never considered going to, always looked like a drinking pub but not for food. Not a place i have ever considered in all those years of driving past now and again. Yesterday i just wanted to go somewhere different from our “go to” pubs while meeting my mum and sister for lunch who both still live in the area, so after trying a couple of others who were booked, decided on this one. I had pretty low expectations to be honest but boy was i wrong. From the person who took my initial call to book a table to the staff at the bar on arrival and the waitressing staff they could not have been more welcoming and friendly, without being OTT, The place is really nicely decorated, pristine and completely dog friendly. Nothing was too much trouble and the food was really lovely. We all had something different and everyone really enjoyed the lunches. If there was one tiny weeny criticism all I would say is the food could have been a bit hotter, but it was still lovely. Thank you, i’m sure we will be back again.

A nice stop off for a doorstop sandwich. Friendly staff, roaring fire, will be back!

Fantastic Sunday lunch - delicious beef and pork, lovely vegetables, and very indulgent desserts!

Roast beef was incredible!! Gravy was incredible! Cut of meat was fantastic!! Excellent side vegetables brilliant time with my family!! Thank you guys

Love this pub! Always a great welcome and our hound is always made a fuss of, with pots of dog biscuits being delivered to the table. Lovely just for a drink, or to eat. Food is excellent and service is spot-on. Family-friendly, but also good for couples with candles on every table and a very relaxed atmosphere. Enjoyed a lovely long lunch today with an old friend and nothing was too much trouble.

As always, a great lunch at The Brickmakers. Food spot on and great care taken to ensure our garlic allergy catered for. Super service, which was efficient without being intrusive - perfect for our girly catch-up. My whippet was chilled enough in the cosy atmosphere to sleep under the table while we chatted and staff made a fuss of him. A great village pub and we feel very lucky it's just around the corner!

A lovely community pub with fantastic food. Thank you

Phoned for a table for 2 & was advised that an early table might be advisable as there were a lot of large tables for Xmas dinners after 7pm. Very welcoming on our arrival by hostess and seated quickly and drinks orders taken while we browsed the menu. We had 3 courses each and all were served quickly, piping hot and very tasty. Great atmosphere and decor, staff very polite & attentive.

Lunch with friends. Lovely pub and friendly staff. Stand out was Ruby. Food good but served a little bit cold hence the 4 stars on food. Good selection of beers etc. Heating could be better. Really cold on arrival.

Great lunch, good service. Cornish Pastie home made and very tasty.

Excellent meal, service prompt and efficient . Well done 👍

Enjoyed our meal last night but disappointed that items displayed on the website menu were no longer there (lamb shank and pork belly)

Fab Sunday lunch. Very warm vibe inside and great food. Service tip top. Very good.

What a fantastic find. They accommodated us last minute for Sunday lunch and could not have been any more friendly despite being packed. Nothing was too much trouble and the dogs were spoiled rotten too. Thank you!

Great night in the Brickmakers! Very welcoming , good selections of beers and great food! The home made pie , is a particular favourite - last night it was venison , which was excellent. Really good service also !

Didn't have high expectations - it's quite hard these days to find anything much better than basic pub grub these days unless one looks hard, and we only saw the "usuals" menu on the website (mind you, the fish and chips and burgers being taken to other tables looked great). So we were pleased to be handed a specials menu (3 starters and 3 mains) to choose from, along with the website menu. We both chose pheasant breast, which was utterly delicious - I have not had it better anywhere else. Lovely chive mash, various greens including asparagus tips and leeks, a delicious little celeriac frittery thing, and a divine savoury cream sauce served separately in a little jug. Beautifully presented too. Reasonable prices and service with a very nice smile. I wish I lived nearer but, even so, I may soon be back before the pheasant runs out!

The food was to die for. Four of us had the ribs and they were beyond words. The biscoff cheese cake sundae was also amazing. Will be back soon

Went to the Brickmakers for Sunday Lunch. A homely traditional village pub, log fire and lounging dogs in the bar - walkers welcome. Simple but comfortable decor. Menu had good range of choices - we went for the roast beef and vegetarian nut roast - both delicious, excellent crispy roast potatoes, puffy yorkshires and lovely fresh veggies, cauliflower cheese, red cabbage, carrots, parsnips and more. Puddings were also lovely and all served courteously with a genuine smile. Independent pubs who go the extra mile to deliver quality home cooking and value with excellent customer service are very rare - this is a little gem - give them a try.

Big ups the Brickmakets in Swanmore

We had a great meal in a welcoming, friendly, local atmosphere. Good range of draft beer, nice wines and terrific well thought out menu. Would recommend to anyone.

Visted family for the weekend last Sunday. Excellent lunch and good selection of ales. Staff were very welcoming. Will be back.

Food is fantastic Nice outdoor patio with seating

1st time, will go back. Service charge 10% ! !

Nice pub with nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Slightly expensive drinks but worth it for the atmosphere

Lovely dinner. I ate the pie of the week, it was delicious and there was enough quantity to walk out full. The mashed potatoes was cold in the centre but they changed it straight away. My partner ate the burrito, very tasty too, I would suggest serving it with tortilla chips instead of fries! I would go again!

Interesting and varied menu, food well-presented, staff friendly and welcoming. The whole pub had a nice atmosphere, enhanced by a roaring open fire when we visited. Recommended.

Lovely food..Great service...and coffee..

Very underwhelming experience, travelled to this place based on previous reviews which appeared to be really good. Upon arrival no greeting from staff, place looked a little untidy and bar top was very sticky and unclean. Ordered some soft drinks and crisps, soft drinks were flat and the crisp packet was covered in spilt sticky beer. Not a great start. Two lads behind the bar didn’t have much idea to what was going on when we said that we had booked a table for lunch. Service for food menus was slow as was everything else past this point, ordered a Beef roast, chicken burger and kids chicken, chips and beans. Ordered another round of drinks with meal and had to remind staff after about 15 minutes for our drinks. Beef was extremely rare if not raw asked to send that back to be cooked thoroughly. Chicken Burger and chips were good, kids meal was average at best, beans tasted like the cheapest quality beans you could imagine. A rogue dog just walking around the dining area with waiting staff trying to get it out but was just under peoples tables trying to clear food. After plates were cleared asked for dessert menu, which never arrived so much so we gave up waiting after 10-15 minutes and left to pay the bill at the bar as didn’t want to wait any longer. With two people and a child a service charge was already added to the bill? For what I can only describe as less than satisfactory service we paid and left. Unfortunately will not be returning.

We had a wonderful lunch here. The food was excellent, I had Nachos and the portion size was HUGE and the best I have ever had. The lady serving was very attentive and made sure everything was perfect for us. We will definitely be back and recommending this place to friends.

This is the third time we've been to The Brickmakers for a meal since moving to the local area. The food is always delicious and this is definitely becoming a go-to place for food. Last night, spoilt for choice, I was convinced to go for the chicken and chorizo pasta from the Specials board. It was excellent with cream, white wine, pesto, home made pasta, rocket and other delicious ingredients. We shared a dessert, brioche bread and butter pudding, which was also delicious. It is obvious the owners know their stuff. The food surpasses most pub meals you'd experience with ambience and we'll trained staff too. Highly recommend this excellent independent country pub. I have to agree with the owner on the last comments here about not enough choice etc etc. The reviewer must have been expecting Tom Kerridge or Gordon Ramsey to be in the kitchen ... although in our experience we've tried both and neither are as good, (possibly more about the name than the food) the menu choices are more limited and both are way, way more expensive.

Went last night for a meal. All our food was delicious and well presented. Head chef convinced me to try their chicken and chorizo pasta dish which was just fantastic. The brioche bread and butter pudding was fab too. We've had several meals there since we moved to the area and it is definitely a firm favourite.

A very poor menu as far as choice, i could only have one item, pies, cabbage and mash. I was not accompanied by my wife who if she had attended could not have eaten anything. The pie was very good with plenty of meat which I found was too much.

From the outside doesn't look much but really nice inside. Will be returning, Especially in winter when they light the fire. Excellent staff.

Excellent again, we’ve been there five times in the last two years and it is every time. Very friendly and family atmosphere.

Really good food and service. Will definitely be back.

Amazing food, great staff and beautiful pub garden. The food is of good quality and the ingredients have been carefully considered and thou about. It's a real hidden gem!

Yep, it's a likeable pub. Food is reasonable price but portions are on the smaller side. Staff are friendly and helpful. There's one open fire with sofas but very popular and lucky to get a seat. In pictures are shawarma without a pitta and sticky toffee sponge and ice cream, yum!

Good food, good atmosphere, wonderfully clean and bright

Lovely meal. Lovely surroundings.

Fab Sunday lunch, very dog friendly

Brilliant food cooked beautifully. Lots of vegetarian choice too. Thanks had a great night.

We popped in here as we were passing having never been before. The food was really nice, as were the staff. Lots of choice. We would have stayed for pudding if there wasn’t big dogs walking around the restaurant and going under our table. Our...

We popped in here as we were passing having never been before. The food was really nice, as were the staff. Lots of choice. We would have stayed for pudding if there wasn’t big dogs walking around the restaurant and going under our table. Our 5 year old is terrified of dogs and I have a severe allergy of them. We couldn’t relax eating because my daughter was so on edge. By the bar is fine but they shouldn’t be allowed to roam the restaurant where people are eating. I’m sure this is a great find for people with dogs but unfortunately not for us.

A superb village pub and restaurant set in the heart of Hampshire. Engaging and attentive staff - delicious meals cooked to perfection - good selection of beers, wines and spirits - welcoming atmosphere with an open log fire on the cold night of our visit.

The tastiest roast beef paired with an excellent Malbec for yet again a superb Sunday lunch at The Bricks. The team are great too, many thanks 👍👍👍

I actually don’t know how to put into words about how amazing this little diamond of a pub was. The food was home made fresh cooked amazingly well and had absolutely great flavours not one thing was disappointing. The lady that served us was friendly happy and just had a very welcoming happy to help vibe about her. We will definitely becoming new regular customers with ourselves and the kids. Wish I could have given more than 5 stars well done all

Nice pub, very friendly and the food was served quickly.

Squeezed 12 of us in for a delicious Sunday roast at short notice. Everyone had a fantastic meal . Traditional homely pub with real fire ! Thanks

Had the Venison pie last night. Quite simply the best pie I think I have eaten in a long time. Not too gamey, tender meat, a tasty, fruity, sauce all wrapped in a firm pastry. Superb.

Lovely pub, delicious food and friendly staff

Always delicious food in a warm and friendly environment. Highly recommended. 😋

Had a lovely meal tonight with friends, great service.

Lovely place. Naa problem taking pets in.

Cracking place, even let you take your horse in with you!

Having just moved into the village we were keen to discover the local pub. Having booked a table for 2000 we had a drink at the bar before being seated at our table. We had starters; chicken wings and olives. Both were delicious with very...

Had a lovely meal at the Brickmakers last week, very tasty food and great service. Nice to find a country pub that serves food all day. Our dog loved the free biscuits too!

Always a very warm welcome, friendly locals. Love having the dogs wandering around. The meals as excellent.

Lovely dinner at this family friendly Gastropub. Interesting menu and the food delicious - we had the butternut squash soup and the brickie noodles with crispy duck and teriyaki salmon. A complimentary superb nutty chocolate to end our meal - a home made delicacy to leave a great taste and experience. Highly recommend a visit.

Excellent food and service plus a great atmosphere in a warm, friendly country pub. Would definitely visit again, very good value food and delicious. Great service.

The Sunday roast is absolutely amazing - really tasty, great selection of food and the gravy is the best ever. We have become regulars due to the food but the staff are all fantastic, it’s dog friendly which makes for a great atmosphere and the...

Went here for Sunday lunch it was fantastic great food,great staff I'll definitely be back again

A very good pub with outstanding food and well served beers. Excellent service. LOUISE was extremely helpful. Definitely big enough with spare decor. Even has a garden. Still as good as ever. Food is truly exceptional.

This pub is a firm favourite for us! The food is always delicious, great value and the service is so good. Friendly, attentive and welcoming. Highly recommended!

Food was good and staff very flexible not cheap but we all left clean plates.

We were out and about, at 2.30pm decided we needed to eat and this was the second place we tried as previous pub didn't open kitchen until 5.30pm. What a find! Such a lovely and warm welcome, the food was excellent and well prepared, it...

Great very friendly local. Very good beer. A proper village pub.

Found this little gem of a pub. Lovely quaint pub, nice decor and dog friendly. Staff were great and very friendly. The food was outstanding. Best Sunday roast ever, lots of meat and different veg and the gravy is amazing. Desserts looked amazing but sadly didn’t have any space left so will just need to visit again and again and again

Honestly just outstanding!! My girlfriend & I popped in for an evening meal. The food was so fresh & well prepared,the waitress was extremely attentive & polite. My girlfriend had the hunters chicken,the sauce was sublime and the bacon was lovely and thick. We are...

I rarely every do reviews. As a family of 5 we go out to eat rarely as it tends to be an expensive treat. Too often in the past we have then been disappointed by the quality of the food and/or the prices charged. However,...

We had two decent meals but the menu and wine prices on their website were completely different to what was available and prices much higher. We were charged £31 for a very average NZ Sauvignon which was too much, especially given the fact it was...

Love this pub for our stop off on way to Portsmouth Ferry. Lovely friendly service & the food is Amazing ❤️ Defo worth a visit ❤️