The Cathedral Cafe in Winchester - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Lovely place to have a nice cuppa tea , but tbh leaves a lot to be desired , tables were all dirty , tables cleared but no one had a cloth , spray , in fact no cleaning done at all , food on floors outside and in too , attention to detail needed here in all aspects , we went both days of the weekend as the tea is always nice , one of the cups were stained so we changed it , scone very nice but over cooked and glad I had my teeth in lol The staff are all really pleasant but why do they not clean tables ready for the next guest it’s crazy , toilet tap great and dries hands good but the loo seat is wooden and chipped and tbh honest how much does a loo seat cost ? The price of two teas and a scone ! Winchester has huge amounts of guests each year from all over the world and this is portraying Winchester in a bad way , with better management keeping an eye on cleaning , getting rid of cobwebs which are in mass amounts outside of the building this place could be amazing , you have the venue , the location just 5/10 for the whole service

We never had this excellent facility when I grew up but if we did it would have been superb as locals would expect no different The prices are tourist rates the food is over priced for a cafe sausage roll £7.50 with 2 salad items It is not to bad I suppose for the ambience but this is where it changes tables uncleaned toilets are shocking as all use it customers or not The outside has been forgotten needs a bloody good clean windows full of old spiderweb and water stain gutters full of leaves and floor wants a steam clean Letting my home town Harvester would suit this place and be more professional and beneficial

Long wait for drinks because there's one queue for food and drinks. Prices too high. But biggest criticism is about the ladies toilets . Unfortunately I see the same criticism made by another post in February and nothing has seemingly changed. Filthy floor, loose toilet seat with a bit of the wood damaged on the front part of the seat. Small and dingy. I'm sure some of the money made today in the cafe, as it was very busy, could be used for a refit.

Beautiful location and a fabulous building Very clean and comfortable We only had coffees but very good ones We would visit again

This used to be a favourite of ours for coffee or lunch. Not anymore. Tables are cleared without cleaning. The only gluten free option was one soup with bland untoasted gluten free bread. Salad on the side was unbelievably small portions yet charged per item. The loos - one of two was Out of Order. The other had a revolting floor & wooden style seat on loo that looked worse for the wear after waiting in the queue. There was no bin nor bench on the handbasin area - I needed to put in some eye drops but found I could not under the circumstances. Won’t be back sadly - will go elsewhere in Winchester now.

This was two Sundays before Christmas and the Cathedral Christmas Market was in full swing twenty yards away. Chaos. As previously mentioned, people continually jumping the queue to get to the drinks counter. The layout is illogical - the till is half way along the counter instead of at the end, poor girl on the drinks counter was constantly having to explain that she couldn't make anything because people had bypassed the queue and the till. Tables full of dirty crockery with again, one overworked girl trying to clear. To cap it all, our milk jug had a hole in the base and continually leaked over the table. Only one ladies toilet open - the other was out of order, and people just coming in to use it, and not buying anything. No light in the gent's WC cubicle - I had to use my phone torch to see. Never again.

Why do you have to change things for the worse?. For years we have been coming to the refectory whenever we are in Winchester. There has always been the choice of two delicious sausage rolls and salad, usually a tasty mixed salad of tomato, beetroot and a couple of other dishes. Today we found there was only one type of roll with coleslaw,leaves and tortilla chips. Two many leaves are a bit boring and there is enough stodge with the pastry so tortilla chips are unnecessary and I don't like them anyway. Bring back some different salads please. We had the soup which was OK but nothing special. A disappointing visit

It was very hot in Winchester when I was there. This place is full air conditioned, clean and spacious. The service in this lovely piece of architecture is friendly. The food is reasonably priced and delicious. It closes at 3.30pm or thereabouts. You can eat outside in the courtyard or in the spacious and beautiful garden. On the doorstep to the cathedral. A perfect place to sup and chat everyday if you want. a thoroughly enjoyable experience .

The counter set up is illogical. If you just want a drink and perhaps a cake you have to wait behind people all ordering meals hence the complaint already on here about queue jumping. So you wait and get to the point you where you put in your drink order. The same person then asks you if you want anything else and asks for payment. However as has happened to me the cakes etc. are ahead of this point and people queuing for their drinks hide that part of the counter and without pushing in you can't see anything. I had to give up as payment is being asked for and it is impossible to see anything you might want. Then you join the queue for your drink. At that point is another till which is never open. Badly organised when the refectory was revamped.

As long standing regulars at the Refectory we very much appreciate the improvements to the interior seating and exterior courtyard which make a pleasant ambience. The food is good and reasonably priced and most of the time there is space available. For drinks we would choose a cold drink or a tea although the management could source and promote better quality tea from e.g. Char or other local supplier instead of mediocre Twinings. The big disappointment now is the quality of the coffee drinks, dishwater is a harsh if honest description of the taste, whatever type is ordered. A flat white that is like a watery, weak latte does not compete with other independent coffee places in the area but the price is the same. Whether it's the machines, the making or the coffee used, we're not sure. There are local quality coffee suppliers available, also please have the choice of whole or skimmed milk and not semi. The coffee drinks really detract from the overall experience in our opinion.

Sit outside if you can - the courtyard here is a lovely spot for a coffee and much nicer than sitting inside. A beautiful quiet place just a short walk from the high street.

We're regular visitors to Winchester and thought we'd pop in for a change. We normally go to one of the independents, but... The main inside area by the servery was untidy with numerous tables uncleared. No trays at the 'Take trays from here' place. Outside, agai lots of tables uncleared. It was evident where all the trays were! We were deciding on which Panini to have when we were told that they were only serving cakes; hot service had finished (2.30pm). We had a cream tea each (the last of the cream, no strawberry jam) and tea. We found a sunny spot outside and enjoyed our food. The scones are large, fruity and quite nice. This could be really nice here, maybe they're short-staffed hence the embarrassing number of tables not cleared, but it's not a good impression. Sorry, but it's back to the independents for us!

As a local I use the Refectory frequently for meeting with friends over coffee. One of its great advantages is the amount of outside seating either in the garden behind or the courtyard in front. Outside seating is often a premium in other parts of the city. Here you can sit peacefully in beautiful surroundings and with a sensible space between tables. I cannot speak for the lunch menu but the coffee is acceptable and they have some lovely cakes. The best fruit scone in Winchester may also be found here! It is not very well signposted and many visitors probably miss out as a result - it is near to the Cathedral bookshop abd behind a very high wall.

Glorious venue on a super sunny day. Lovely to sit outside. Had fish and chips as a treat but batter moist and tartare sauce no flavour. Disappointing.

Four of us went for lunch. To say it was chaotic was an understatement! We waited to order food at one end of the counter but people who only wanted a drink were continually jumping in ahead of us. By the time our hot food came there were three people with multiple orders for drinks waiting ahead of us. So our food went cold. I spoke to the manager who simply shrugged and walked away. I recommend you do not try to eat here, there are better places with better HOT food in Winchester

Visited the refrectory in Winchester today, as previous visitors we decided to go for the soup as before the refurbishment it was superb. How wrong we were what greeted us was a pale green mush, it had zero flavour and was supposed to be vegetable leftovers ( would be nice to have known what type) My reason for the negative review is that my wife and I have had indigestion since consuming it. I do not think we will be returning again soon, if ever!

My scone was absolutely delicious and the coffee was really good. New layout seems much more spacious. Great value in the heart of Winchester

There are several years-old and grumpy reviews about gluten-free options. The cafe clearly got the message. We found plenty of GF options for lunch and a very attentive and GF-knowledgeable staff. They only had one GF dessert, but hands-down it was the best GF cake we had on this trip. We finished one slice and ordered a second. We were grateful that the best option was the GF option.

After an excellent tour of the cathedral on a freezing cold day the warm surroundings of the Refectory was very welcome. Although it was busy we found a seat without too much difficulty. The coffee and cake was good value served by pleasant staff. Tables were kept clean and cleared quickly.

A welcome respite after a 4 mile walk along the Itchen Navigation.Warm enough to sit out (still Covid restrictions) but the Tomato and Basil Soup was still very welcome. And delicious.Cranbery and something Sausage Roll a bit bland.Rock Cake for dessert was delicious again.Well run and so handy for the City.Hayling Seagoon

We stopped here on a sunny but chilly day in April and were so fortunate. Firstly, the courtyard is a sun trap and a haven of tranquility away from the High Street. Secondly, all of the food we ate was first class - parsnip soup with very fresh bread rolls, a sausage roll with cranberry and a lovely scone with cream and jam.

We stumbled upon this place by mistake and it was a gem of a find. When the rest of the town was busy at lunch time the refectory was less busy and we were able to walk straight in The sage and onion sausage roll and the butternut squash roll were amazing and both came with a leaf salad and coleslaw They abided by the Covid-19 guidelines and they had track and trace in place when ordering

While you are visiting the Winchester Cathedral, why not stop in for a snack, sandwich, or a bigger meal? Right on the grounds of the Cathedral just past the Gift Shop. Grab a bite here and support the work and upkeep of the Winchester Cathedral!

The refectory had opened the back garden this year, presumably to help with social distancing. It's a lovely space well located next to the cathedral & coffee/tea and cake always up to standard

The city centre was packed and bustling around 2:30 when we visited, and this little gem was like a peaceful oasis. A beautiful garden with lots of seating and tasty snacks and light bites . It’s hard to believe we were right in the centre of town it’s was so peaceful here like a quiet country garden .

We arranged to meet friends for coffee and because of the dreadful weather we stayed there for lunch too.The menu was fairly varied with a few hot meals ,sandwiches ,toasted sandwiches and cakes .It was not particularly expensive, the service was quick and the staff were friendly and helpful .It’s a good place to meet up with friends near the centre of Winchester and in a pleasant setting opposite the Cathedral.

Clean, bright and quiet place to stop by to have a nice snack or meal. Unfortunately in the afternoon they only had cakes and crisps, I was expecting some soup...but alas. The cakes were lovely and tasted homemade! The tea was good aswell.

We ate the giant Winchester sausage roll (cranberry within), salad leaves and home made chutney aplenty for £5. Great decaf coffee and nice service. The cafe has lots of natural light and many tables. Very convenient for the cathedral and centre of town.

Nice barn like room which was busy but light but a little chilly. Lovely lunch with a good range of different salads to add. Quality of food good.

We had a nice pot of tea and lovely shortbread. However, we were disappointed to see some staff repeatedly touching their hair and faces. The staff concerned had longish hair. I suggest that they should be required to tie their hair back and be advised to desist from continually touching their faces.

Ignore the board advertising Sunday Roast - because it shouldn't be there. Choose lasagna and help yourself to an impressive range of salad bits and pieces - totally delicious - and very good value.

Chose here to meet up for a family catch up over a coffee. Easy to find and out of the way of the main shopping area so a bit quieter. Inside is nice but a little lacking in atmosphere. Good coffee and cakes looked good although we didn’t sample. Decided to have lunch there too. A small menu but all sounded very tasty. I opted for the fish and chips, and the fish was super super tasty with lovely crispy batter, and a good size. Although it came with French fries it was very yummy and would highly recommend. Price was £11.50 so a little in the pricier side but it is Winchester!

The perfect place to recharge after visiting the Cathedral. Excellent choice to have a hot meal or snack or afternoon tea. Family friendly with access for prams and wheelchairs.

Meeting a couple of friends from ‘up north’, who had never been to Winchester before. It was a Friday , the Christmas market was open so the City was very busy. We had done the obligatory sight seeing your and were looking for a coffee and a scone. The main restaurant was full but the annex is quite acceptable albeit that you have to carry your food back outside to access it. Coffee and scones were fab , the area is quiet enough to chat and our friends were suitably impressed with the venue.

It was handy so we went in, prices pretty steep, and the food very average, £10:50 for a bowl of three small pots and a ladle of beef stew with some hard diced veg. Not nice....at all. Best advice avoid, much better to be had in the town.

Having been here previously we saved the morning of my Husbands birthday to come and have breakfast. Not only did they not know if they did breakfast, some staff said yes some said no. They then didn’t have anything they could serve. Cakes looked good but it all seemed very amateur since our last visit.

We had a nice lunch there of tea and scones / shortbread visiting the cathedral. It was so popular that seats were not available in the main cafe for our party of five. However, if you turn left after leaving the main room there is additional seating a few yards away - although this wasn’t too obvious I’m afraid. We had to discovered it ourselves. The food was very tasty.

Visiting for the Christmas Market, we decided to have a snack at the Refectory Cafe.

The Refectory is and light bright with a good selection of drinks, snacks and light meals. There seem to be large bowls of salad which looked fresh and crisp and the chocolate fudge cake we ate with our coffee was delicious. In the warmer months there’s lots of outside seating and there also seems to be an overflow area so I doubt that you would ever have too much of a problem finding a seat whatever the time of year

We haven’t visited before and just wanted a hot drink but got sidetracked by the fantastic menu options and cakes. We had a sausage roll and quiche with “leaves”. The leaves were actually a generous portion of green salad and the roll and quiche were superb. We ate in the peaceful courtyard with the dog. Clean, easily accessible toilets. Love this place and so quiet considering in the centre of Winchester. Fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Raising money for vital conservation of the cathedral - couldn’t wish for more.

We had morning tea with our friend here while visiting the Cathedral and it provided very good food at a very good price, had clean toilet facilities, and was a nice quiet place to just sit and talk.

My son and I go to the refectory when ever we visit Winchester. We only have a coffee or hot chocolate but the food on display looks fairly average hence the overall rating.

My long-standing school friend and I came here for lunch. This is the second time I have been here and really enjoyed it. Service was good and the tea was just right. The sandwich I did enjoy.

After going round the Cathedral and dropping in on Jane Austen, we were in need of some grub. The Refectory is a popular, pleasant environment in which to reflect on all that the Cathedral has to offer. The sausage rolls are huge and really tasty. Highly recommended.

Came today for tea and snacks. Had a cheese scone which was tasteless, dry, brittle, just a lump of melted and hardened cheese on the top. Have read a review from September 2018 with the same complaint and a few since then. Obviously nothing has changed in that department. Took a long time to get hot drinks, think they need to sort out the service system to improve efficiency.

We often drop in for coffee on a Sunday morning the courtyard in the sun is lovely . Cakes scones etc delicious. Only slight negative is that it takes quite a long time to get your coffee etc. I have had lunch quiche very good and excellent value for money.

We have eaten here several times whilst visiting Winchester. There is always a good choice of food with a Sunday roast, pastas, salads and cakes. The seeting is excellent with seating inside and outside with waiter service.

Called on a wet Friday at about 1145. The refectory was busy, with most tables occupied. Staff were overwhelmed by the numbers and the table clearing suffered as a result. We didn’t need a large lunch, and the sandwiches that we chose were fresh, well filled and tasty and at a reasonable cost. Toilets were clean and the only comment is that it’s quite a draughty building. Good value for money, and profits go to maintaining the 1200 year old building. Well done. Would recommend.

Had lunch today , refectory was really busy but food was quick to come out after ordering even though it’s cooked to order , it was delicious. Staff were extremely polite and really helpful nothing was too much trouble . Highly recommend a visit.

We stopped here for a quick cup of tea before going into choral evensong in the Cathedral. It was quite close to closing time, but the staff were keen to assist with our requirements and after serving our order, continued with their tasks. The menu for food and refreshments covered most diets and we have chalked it up as somewhere to return to when next in Winchester, when we have more time to enjoy the delights on offer.

The cathedral cafeteria is located in a separate building nearby. The building itself is airy and inviting, with both a courtyard and a garden. Service is friendly and efficient, portions ample and the food is good. We had toasties and salad before visiting the Cathedral, then went back afterwards for coffee and cake which were also very good. (Free iced water was much appreciated too.)

We came for a late lunch after our visit to the cathedral. We were very disappointed with the quality of our lunch. We both had the baked broccoli and cauliflower pasta. Between us we had only a couple of tiny florets of broccoli and one of cauliflower. For almost £9 the portion was really poor value. A shame because the service and coffee were lovely.

Tried after visiting cathedral. Although busy was well organised we had a quiche and a Winchester sausage roll both served with salad greens and chutney and free water .. both lunches were less than £10 and served warm...difficult to beat.

We had a lovely lunch here. The staff are friendly and the place is nice and clean. We didn't feel rushed, it has a nice gentle calm atmosphere.

Visited at lunchtime on Friday. Excellent quiche and help yourself salad, £7.75. Pleasant service. Sat outside in the courtyard. Large umbrellas available to create shade. There is also a small garden at the back. The inside is quite noisy and echoes, so best to sit outside if you can. Staff were attentive and cleared tables regularly. I noted they provided water for a visiting dog and also moved a table into the shade for a lady with a baby. Service with a smile, keep up the good work!

Whenever we visit Winchester we nearly always come here for morning coffee or tea. When it’s not raining you can also sit outside in the fresh air. We have never eaten here so can’t say anything more.

After visiting the beautiful cathedral for the better part of two hours in the afternoon of torrential rain tried the Refectory for a snack and coffee. The Refectory itself was clean and spacious and the staff friendly enough. We saw the one sausage roll, a very small one and looked for something to go with it. Then saw the price £5 and realised why it had been left. We ended up with what was claimed to be a cheese scone, which was only slightly cheaper between us, glad that we didn't buy two, we think that they may have forgotten the cheese. There were signs of a sprinkling on top but no flavour in the scone itself. The coffees were fine. Would we go again - no

Very good food, nice atmosphere, pleasant staff, very child-friendly - a great place for coffee or lunch when exploring the town or cathedral

Good hearty lunch as a reasonable price; sausage roll excellent with full salad. Good to sit outside.

The reflectory is clean light and airy. Surprisingly quiet for a Sunday lunch. The prices were similar to those that you find on the high street but the profits help support the cathedral. Glad we decided to share a sausage roll as I'm not sure I'd have managed a whole one - they are huge. Scones were also yummy.

Came here with a group of friends today hoping for a cream tea on a rainy day. Amazing homemade scones and great tea. Friendly service, we were all very impressed. Would definitely recommend!!

Had a lovely visit stopping by after the cathedral, staff are lovely and helpful, nice food and decent coffee:)

Ridiculously poor service. Waited 40 minutes fir a toasted sandwich which was bland and barely edible. General food quality is awful. Would not recommend to anyone. Save yourself and find a food establishment that can deliver edible food and decent service.

I used to work in the kitchen at he refectory. The management didnt have a clue about good food lol. We were made to use Brakes packet scone mix and not fresh. I dont know what it is like now, just hope the management are new and take notice of what the chefs say.

Not my sort of place. Looks all eco friendly and organic, but frankly overpriced and more of a school refectory hall, echoey and impersonal. Trying to be what it's not.

Called in to the refectory to have a coffee after our visit to the Cathedral. The staff were pleasant but it is not clear wether you have to queue with the food people if you just want a drink. The garden is lovely and with the sun shinning made for an excellent coffee stop.

The setting of the refectory is lovely, in a sheltered courtyard close to the west door of the cathedral.

Often scones in cafes are the nearest thing you will find to lead on a plate. The scones here are substantial and light and fluffy. If you really want to spoil yourself you can have them with cream, as well as jam and butter........decent coffee too.

We sat outside on what was a sunny day and the refectory gave us a chance to take a break from visiting the cathedral. Food and drink were fine and not expensive.

So often tea is disappointing and not enough, but this was a good size pot between two and the shortbread was proper shortbread - made with butter. We sat outside in the pleasant garden area which is a sun trap even on chillier days.

I had the misfortune of going to this restaurant next door to the Cathedral with my Mother for Mother's day.

We popped in for coffee and cake yesterday, whilst shopping in Winchester.

We visited on a beautiful February day and were able to eat out of doors in the walled garden, sitting against a beautiful flint wall. It rounds off a visit to the cathedral very nicely, being just opposite. We enjoyed their fish and chips and had a good coffee. The restaurant is in a beautiful modern building. I would certainly return.

Not great. Hot chocolate made with water and scone very very dry. Definitely did not pass the twist test. Crumbled onto the plate.

Sat outside as the weather was so good, great location to meet up with friends. Good place for tea/coffee and cake. Light snacks were also on the menu.

This cafe has everything going for it with kindly staff but the food has no flavour and is bland. I had the mac and cheese with broccoli and that was disappointing, the toasted cheese and ham was brittle and awful and tasteless, my 93 year old mum had the quiche and pickle which was very bland . The tea was ok and a bottle of coke all came to £ 28 and I now regret paying that much for very little satisfaction.

With much to see in winchester the rectory cafe is ideally placed for a speedy snack after visiting the cathedral .Selection may be limited but it is sufficiently varied for most tastes

We visited for lunch in January and it was very busy and quite cold. The room has high ceilings making it quite a noisy place to eat. The selection of food was limited, but what we had was nice.

Pleasant atmosphere, very clean, plenty of space and delicious food - what more could you want? We visited in January but I would expect it to be very busy in the summer as there are well laid out grounds with tables outside and some under an open sided building.

Four of us ordered coffee and bread pudding mid morning. Coffee was fine but the bread pudding was woeful. A couple of raisins in each slice and it tasted as bland as it looked. Quite the most miserable bread pudding I have ever tasted. If you love bread pudding avoid this one. If it is prepared in house, get a new cook otherwise change your supplier.

Well prepared local food presented to tempt the pallet. Friendly staff and warm atmosphere to sit, chat and enjoy the food.

The Refectory has all the facilities located in one central area to support the Cathedral. It consists of a booking office for all the events held in the Cathedral, a gift shop which is well stocked with both local and national items of religious and historical intrest, male/female/disabled toilets and a cafe. The cafe has ample seating both internally and externally.

We were surprised at how good the food was here and how inexpensive. It is pretty much a self-service cafeteria sort of place, but the food is much better than you would expect in that environment. Very spacious with indoor and outdoor seating. Easy access with a wheelchair or pram.

We had travelled from Worthing for the Christmas Market and needed a lunch break, and Cathedral cafes are renowned for really good food. We both had the cottage pie and roasted vegetables. The vegetables were very different, 2 types of gourds I think, parsnip, artichoke and sprouts - very nice. The cottage pie was delicious. The only draw back was getting a table when we had our hot food. We did manage but had to put the old dirty plates on a seat by us. We later found out that 3 staff had not shown up so let’s let them off. I would definitely go back again all the food looked delicious. The Cathedral gift shop had some wonderful Christmas bits in it. Loving Winchester we will return and get to go in the Cathedral.

A pleasant & surprisingly spacious cafe, tucked away near the cathedral & offering a good selection of hot drinks, cakes, sandwiches & hot meals. As well as the plentiful indoor seating, it also has a pretty outdoor courtyard area with a number of tables & chairs.

It’s quite easy to miss the cafe/restaurant - I was meeting up with my daughter and family and she doesn’t live in Hampshire. She said to me “where exactly IS that, I can’t remember seeing it!!!”

We like to use therese type of facilities as it gives something towards the preservation of historic structures like this.Good cakes. Great coffee. Friendly atmosphere. All ages represented

I visited the Refectory on the day of the opening of the Cathedral Flower Festival. It is always a pleasant place to grab a coffee or cup of tea and cake or a a light lunch but on this day the staff deserve a particular accolade. We knew that wherever we went it would be busy and as it was almost 2pm by the time we sat down, that we would have to be content with whatever was left. Quite frankly to sit down and just have a cup of tea was a treat as the Cathedral had been so crowded and busy. The refectory had obviously been the same and it did look a little as if locusts had been through the building.

Last Sunday we called in for a drink and sandwich and had the worst sandwich we have had for years, it was supposed to be Coronation Chicken but it was horrible, cheap sliced basic bread with a few bits of chopped bland chicken, the Coronation bit was a yellow spread on one of the slices of bread, I dont think in recent years I have had such a horrible sandwich, we often visit Winchester but in future will give that restaurant a miss.

Lovely place but the person-volunteer- setting up the salad table was seriously not helpful regarding ingredients information.

We stopped off to take a break from walking round the city. A walled seating area with bistro seats, picnic benches and chunky wooden seats and tables. A bit of suntrap against the wall too. A good selection of drinks and snacks and lunch type meals available mid range prices. We had tea and sat and relaxed. It's large so l would imagine it could get manic at peak times.

Lugar encantador, gran personal y preciosas vistas sobre césped. Las bebidas de té y café eran geniales, pero mi comida era pobre. Probé los bollos, que sabían a manteca barata y casi no tenían sabor a queso. Más tarde, la sopa y el pan tenían algo del peor pan blanco que he probado.

Lovely open cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Good value for money. Very peaceful. Good choice of food.

After our cathedral tour we came here for refreshment. It was such a lovely day we were able to sit outside in a delightful courtyard area. The coffee and snack I purchased was very reasonably priced £4:50

Never had lunch in here before. It was nice clean not Is over crowded plenty of seating inside and out and our food was freshly made. Definitely be using again

Visited Winchester a lovely historic place real oldy Worldy place real chocolate box cute little shops pubs restaurants stunning architecture lovely cathedral king Arthur’s round table is their

Called in for a drink and snack whilst out walking the dogs.

We were here for late lunch - there was only a limited choice of food available - three choices of cold sandwich, three choices of hot sandwich and sausage rolls or quiche to have with a salad - though most of the salad choices had gone. My husband loved the sausage role but it seemed a bit dense to me. I had a cheese and onion quiche but it didn't have much cheese in it at all - tasted more of egg than cheese. It's not a cheap place and I think it just needs a few tweaks to make it really good.

After visiting the Cathedral it was ideal to have a nice cup of tea and cake It was very accessible for all and when we went there was plenty of seating available

We have been here several times and been quite pleased. This time was a complete and total disaster. We were not the only ones who fealt this. My wife had a lasagne. The top was burnt to a cinder and it was luke warm What salad there was loked as if it had been under a heating light. The plate fealt as if it had been in a fridge. I had gammon. It was like a lump of leather, lt was also cold on a stone cold plate. The pineapple was so shrivelled I did not recognise it and the vegetables were so over cooked they were undescribeable. Like so many places now days the staff were not English and were unable to understand us!!!!!!!!!!! This was at 12.00 midday. We definitely will not be going there again.