The Forge in Winchester

Always had a good meal and great service

Carvery out standing hot and plentiful staff friendly helpful will be returning

Great carvery in a very nice pub, ample parking (albeit some is in a field) lots of seating in cozy rooms and a huge conservatory.

Top notch ! Great food superb surroundings...Best carvery around my location!

Good meal pleasant staff and the parking is getting better

Great place to eat at a reasonable price and dog friendly.

Came here for the first time today with a large group of greyhound owners. The food was delicious, the staff were very professional and attentive, and the naturally lit area we were sat in with windows in the ceiling, was warm and comfortable. I knew my parents would love the place so told them about it once home, and off they went to experience it for themselves! They also had a fantastic experience and said they will be going there from now on. Well done The Forge, you have a lot to be proud of.

Very, very good. Had a carvery for lunch. Very nice and tasty food. Lovely staff. Can't wait to go there again. Well recommended.

A lovely place to eat, clean, nice atmosphere, friendly/obliging staff, lovey food at reasonable prices. Will definitely be visiting there again.

What a fantastic place. Food and service were brilliant

Fantastic carvery and excellent value for money

The carvery was excellent, so was the staff.😘

My three stars for the food doesn't give the full picture. The good, the carvery is awsome. Always hot, always fresh, you get more meat than anywhere else I've been and its good meat too. Staff always friendly and helpful. The bad, the roast potatoes need to be cooked for longer and they need to be turned mid cook. The suede is always to wet, runny, it's weird, Just cook the suede, drain it off, add some butter and mash it. Simple! Still a good carvery and will go back.

Had a lovely roast, good food, Swede and cauliflower cheese very watery. Please get rid of the artificial flowers as they are very tacky. The restaurant is decorated so lovely the artificial flowers spoil it.

Absolutely beautiful. LOVED everything, the beautiful surroundings, atmosphere, polite staff. Great choice and quality of fòod. Will definitely be back recommend. LOVELY PLACE.

Amazing but now I'm fat and can't get out of my chair!

great food, car park is very small but it cannot be changed. would highly recommend ;)

Fabulous carvery at an amazingly low price. Highly recommend a visit.

Loved this place, had the carvery and the meat just pulled apart and the veg was very fresh. Definitely be going back again, even my Daughter ate all her food and that never happens at restaurants

Perfect! The carvery is genuinely the best I’ve ever had ! The staff are great and the place is spotless! 5 ⭐️! Cannot fault it . Prices are amazingly cheap too!! Wow 🤩 Will be back !

Excellent carvery very good value for money and staff very helpful

Very nice food, service was good but not outstanding, atmosphere is ok. I would recommend this venue for food 👍

My family have been using the forge for many years food always good and I appreciate they now get very busy. Two weeks ago myself and four of my family went there at 1.30 and was told that there would not be a table until 6pm as they were busy I accepted this and booked the table for 6pm not a problem. Today I went there at 2 pm to eat alone, there were lots of empty tables but was told they were fully booked i know 100% there was seating available but not for one person They have a lady there who allocates the seating and it’s like no tables available sorry when I asked about the empty tables she said there expecting big party’s to turn up Called back from outside in the car park asked for a table for told not a problem for would be ready in 15 minutes No loyalty, no respect for there old customers

Food is lovely service good but a serious issue with parking we had to park in the field and got bogged down with the help of other customers managed to get out ,a real dampner on an otherwise lovely meal.

This is probably the best Carvery in the South, and we have been to a few. We attended the Wickham food festival 🥮 and this was just somewhere we found to eat. It's so lovely inside and has lovely decor. It's a pleasure to be here. It was Sunday and it was very busy. We could buy a drink 🍷 🍻 and wait 🫷 outside. Nice outside area and warm 🥵 enough to dine out. Very soon we had our table in a very nice place. The queue was very long and soon we were at the hotplate and you can go left or right to be served. The team are very professional and friendly, I feel that they have all been properly trained as all staff were very attentive.. 🎂🍪 are to die for, my next trip will be dessert only. Best to go in the week when it's quiet and more cost effective. After dinner 🍽️ you can go on the adult sized swing. Top marks for the Forge. You can get a massive takeaway to.

On holiday and called here on Sunday on the off-chance of getting in. It was very busy, always a good sign. I would rate it as probably the best carvery we've ever had. To go with the generous portions of beautifully cooked meats were numerous choices of vegetables and accompaniments. Great value and lovely, welcoming staff.

Great food is not a typical carvery. Food is not just good it's excellent with decent portions of meat served up

beautiful decor, we had the carvery and all was pretty good, nothing is seasoned though so we added a lot of salt and pepper to everything. they also dont have stuffing! would eat here again

Incredible Sunday roast! It's always difficult to find a decent roast but they have hit the nail on the head. Great food, great atmosphere and all for a great price. What more could you want

Not great. I’ve heard such great things about this place so was really disappointed when we came last night. The food as average at best..the potatoes were hard as though they hadn’t being boiled at all! Food was luke warm The lady serving said the gravy was gluten free so I’d covered my dinner in it and started eating it to then be told by my mother who was queuing after me that they’d brought out actual gluten free gravy after I’d left and started eating!! So thanks for that, I’ll be suffering for weeks now. It’s cheap and you can definitely see why

Brilliant price for the roast, lovely food, have been a few times and never any complaints with the food always fresh, hot and delicious. Very clean, toilets lovely and clean too. Can be very busy if you get there for 12 when they first start serving, and to let you no foods ready they ring a bell it becomes a bit like a cattle market! It's not done on a first come first serve it seems to be who ever gets to the carvery first. Staff always friendly.

Best Roast dinner, fresh and well cooked....

Fantastic food, at a low price Nice friendly country pub

Had a carvery lunch with friends today and as usual it was superb. Generous amount of roast meat and a good selection of fresh vegetables.

Lovely place had carvery is was perfect

Best carvery in the town. Don't believe me, try it.

Great food excellent service and very reasonable price loved it

Probably not the best carvery we had last night...only because I felt the roast potatoes were frozen ones and not fresh ...it wasnt the best roast ive had from there and was a bit dissapointed if im honest because we eat here on a regular basis and potatoes have always been fresh.

I went here on a Thursday evening, to find hardly any staff, there was 1 person rushed of his feet at the bar, there was 1 person cutting the meat while serving food and trying to wash up at the same time. So service was slow. Very under staffed an so alot of waiting for food and service. And staff were miserable. Won't be going back.

A local refurbished Turkish ran and inspired restaurant offering the most amazing carvery today at 6pm. Very polite staff, though beer pulling not the best, were attentive, courteous and eager. The aforementioned beer, a popular cornish brand was off and even the second attempt to pour proved unsuccessful. However, the food was piping hot, bountiful, extremely well cooked and as our small party noted 'so filling they couldn't eat even a wafer thin mint'. We will be going again in the near future. Fully recommended.

Since there extension it's absolutely beautiful and the food is definitely the best for a carvery they don't hold back on the meat nice portions

Lovely place Lovely food and. Good staff 👍

Here for a family meal meal is amazing staff are friendly Will be coming back again

Absolutely great, lots of families with children.

We had a decent Sunday roast in a beautifully decorated pub.

One of the best carverys ever experienced! Amazing section of at least 10 vegetable choices & so tasty!

Very good food. Good staff and service

Excellent carvery, excellent venue,friendly staff. Beware, if you go straight up to the carvery, those that ordered from the menu may wait a while for their food

Hearty portion for a more than fair price. Lots of parking round the back. Meat was a bit dry on this visit, but I understand it's usually even better.

Had the carvery, very good value. Good choice of vegetables, shame, no sorbet or dairy free desserts. I think if you order of the menu tends to be a wait for the food.

Myself and my family from out of town visited here on Sunday for the first time and we were not disappointed. We all had the carvery and it was delicious. Plenty of meat, a very large selection of vegetables and all piping hot. We were all pushed into a food coma after and a Sunday afternoon nap soon followed (well, for me anyway). We've been to other carverys in the vicinity but this topped them. We will definitely visit again!

2nd time in less than a month - the food is amazing- delicious. A little bit disorganised when you and the initial groups of people arrive at 12pm from two entrances, when they open; not sure if there is a queue to find out your table number, and another for ordering drinks, or you do both. It didn't take long and staff were great in being attentive and helping people as quickly as possible.

Went for a meal with the family had a calvary, I enjoyed the meal it was very tastie fresh cooked produce and very reasonably priced. Look forward to next visit.

I don't usually give bad reviews but if you are vegetarian please AVOID this place, tried to enjoy a meal with friends who eat meat, thought it would be fine but only 2 veggie options which both include the vegetable buffet and people were wiping serving utensils on meat, the putting them back in the veg. Major cross contamination! The staff just said this was always a problem, which is a massive shame.

Went here with the family yesterday for the first time. Nicely decorated, friendly staff and good prices Food was good too

Very beautiful restaurant and the food was fantastic 👌 The staff were friendly and provided us with great service.

Enjoyed a delicious carvey on Thursday evening. Service was friendly and prompt and the food was great.

The Forge has quickly become my favourite place to eat. Best carvery I have ever had. Very reasonably priced, and very generous portions of meat. Beautiful Turkish style lights and decor. Friendly staff. The only downside, it's extremely busy on a Sunday. On other days its quiet.

Family-friendly restaurant. Amazing carvery! Very tasty meat and trimmings. Lovely decor. I particularly like the Turkish, colourful lamps, which make the atmosphere even more special. I'd highly recommend it.

A Turkish carvery restaurant..... Food excellent, a bunch of us went for a carvery, someone had battered cod and someone else a kebab. The carvery was great, three meats and big choice of veg. Roast potatoes could have been a bit better but all in all it was good and the desserts were nice too all at a reasonable price.

Had a sunday carvery here yesterday (02/6) before a long journey home to Cardiff. Food was delicious, plenty of choice, excellent value for money. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Well worth a visit and we will be back

Love this place. Have been there 3 times now with a group of friends and we just love going back there. The price of the Carvery is excellent value for what you get, whether that be the smaller or larger portion. There's plenty of room to move around so those in Wheelchairs or with babies in pushchairs are easy to accommodate.

Very good. Will definitely recommend The Forge.

Had the most wonderful carvery there today everything was so fresh and tasty and at a reasonable cost. Thoroughly enjoyed it

Wow is this place beautiful inside and out. My first time and came for a carvery. We got stuck in traffic so got here later than expected and ate our meal outside sonxe it was a lovely day and the garden was lovely. We were a bit flustered from being in the car and in traffic for so long that we didn't notice or realise it was closing and opening back up later for the dinner service. Instead of asking us to leave which of course the owner had every right to do, the owner informed us they were shutting but wanted to check if we needed the toilet before they closed and said we were more than welcome to carry on sitting out front and enjoy the sun and then came over with a drink on the house for us both and told us to stay and enjoy. Very kind and amazing service. I've already told my husband I will take him there soon as the carvery was fab as well as the staff and venue.

Lovely dinner, well cooked. Friendly people. Definitely will return with family.

Went there today for the carvery. Excellent. It was one of our relatives 95th birthday and staff were brilliant. Bough out cake with music etc. Would definitely recommend

Best carvery we have eaten in years, lovely staff.

Had the nicest carvery I've had in a long time!!! Only thing that could be better was the roast potatoes!!

I absolutely love this place. My go to for a carvey ❤️

Open planned and noisy, menu is cheap for main courses but overpriced sides and starters

What a wonderful experience. Everything was amazing, The food, the relaxing atmosphere, the decor, the cleanliness, the friendliness of the staff and the locals. 100% recommended visit. Especially the carvery, I highly recommend. I

Nice food. Good value. Lovely decor/Turkish theme. Clean. Pleasant service. Would go again.

Excellent carvery always 3 meats on offer and plenty of vegetables to choose from. Great place we love it.

Amazing food, lovely staff and nice decor. The cavery was incredibly tasty and fresh with good veggie options. The team were super friendly. Also dog friendly! We took our 2 sausage dogs who were well received. Also close to the meon valley trail and the golf course. We aren’t too local but all definitely be back!

Enjoyed lovely carvery today with friends. Excellent thank you

Good food in size and display. Comfort food hall. Lovely service. But car park is small. Price is good.

Not going to lie been going past here for years thought no thanks.from the looks from the outside. Well to my surprise this pub is out standing food is mouth watering I highly recommend this pub

Had a great carvery with the family all really nice, we will be going back

First time there. Very good very busy. Food lovely, only advise would be make sure you keep the carvery station topped up and free from spillage. Your success shows by the number of cars trying to park. Your going to need a bigger car park....

Superb carvery, everything was perfect. Brilliant value for money, can't recommend enough.

Great eatery, friendly staff and great carvery. Highly recommended

Nice carvery although unsure what the theme of the place is meant to be

Great cavery definitely book for sunday

Great food and atmosphere at a very competitive price...

A very unexpected pleasure. Service was good and carvery was excellent

Fantastic place for a Sunday roast, highly recommend.

Nice place, but personally for me the food isn't as good as it used to be.

DO NOT COME HERE. The only people there were on average either over 80 or in a wheelchair with no teeth. The burgers were terrible. Honestly terrible. They were incredibly dry. Same with the donner. The fish was ok. Same with the hot wings. From a chef for 17ish years, they would honestly have to try and make the food that bad. The waiters are clueless but the one thing they do know is the food is terrible. The decor is confusing mix between northern African and ancient Mediterranean statues and fountains. It is BARE minimum. The lamps are still plastic wrapped, the windows and doors still have fitting tape on and the fountains have no water. I saw great reviews for this place and am just disappointed with the level of carelessness. The menu is misspelt, the cooking oil is dirty and grimy and the service is meh… I had high hopes for the sundaes but there was over double the amount of whipped cream as there was ice cream. Just bleh. The carvery looks rubbish and the only good thing, the cauliflower cheese was watery and runny.😩👎👎 it was an overall waste of money. Please do not go. The gluten free stuff wasn’t gluten free

Best carvery around, we travel from the other side of Southampton 45mins trip we'll worth it for the fòd.

What a beautiful place! The interior is amazing and the food is also excellent. We had a carvery and it was huge, very reasonable price and super tasty too. The staff were very friendly and the atmosphere was nice. I highly recommend a visit, the outside doesn't reflect what's inside, a true Turkish delight!

Really nice carvery, great atmosphere!

Went for lunch had the carvery such a variety of meat and vegetables really friendly staff excellent service this was the first time we had gone to the forge and will definitely go again highly recommend

Great place to eat high recmend

Excellent carvery, very reasonably priced in refurbished pub and friendly service.

Excellent service and food made to feel very welcoming would highly recommend

A very relaxing atmosphere and good food

The food is fantastic. Let me make that clear, there's no complaints there. The rest of the experience is a bit more of a concern. The car park isn't big enough to facilitate peak times, the general layout is confusing as you have people queuing for carvery, queueing for a ticket, queuing for drinks, and the mens toilet ALL in the same section. It took 2 members of staff to work out how to pour a guinness correctly. Once you've been through all that palava though the food is worth it, great value for money too at £12.50 on a Sunday.

We had a table booked at 5pm for four and a dog. Yes a real🐕. The place was heaving. We've never seen it so busy. But the service was spot on as always and the food excellent and great value for money. Thanks Forge team for a lovely time.

A LOVELY PLACE TO VISIT FOR A TASTY ROAST..EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY.