The Old Vine in Winchester

Tucked away on Great Minster Street, opposite the magnificent Winchester Cathedral, is this pleasant little pub/eatery. Kitted out with a nice mixture of airy walls and dark panelling, this 18th Century Inn lends itself perhaps more to winter evening dining than bright sunshine at the tail end of Summer. That being said, there is seating outside, though whilst we opted not to make use of this, choosing instead to take a seat inside, on a spacious table by the window with views of the Cathedral. We ordered food. My friend had thr pie of the day with seasonal veg and new potatoes. He assured me it was excellent, whilst I had the breakfast ciabatta which was superb. The service was pleasant, though all the staff looked about 11 years old, and the whole experience was one I shall remember fondly. Who knows when I will be back in Winchester, but if/when I am, I should like to return here.

Called for a leisurely drink on a sunny afternoon to watch the world go by. Even though two different girls regularly passed our table we had to ask them to clear the previous customers dirty glasses etc. decided to have a light lunch & chose the fish finger sandwich. It was so obviously a Birds Eye or similar freezer shop fish finger. Shame on the chef.. I use the term loosely! If a chef can’t make a basic fish finger it’s time to hang up your apron.

Wet day in Winchester. The vine was warm and welcoming, fish and chips order of the day and although the fish was rather on the small side it was beautifully cooked and the chips were lovely. No real complaint except for the smallest fish I have ever been served.

I had not been in The Old Vine for many years so tried the lunch offering. It started badly with an unhelpful staff member asking me if I was looking for the er.... then walking off. I ordered at the bar and enjoyed a pleasant fish sandwich. The location is very good, near the museum and Cathedral.

This restaurant was excellent and the food specials on the blackboard were very good. I had Shetland Mussels and my wife had Homemade Fishcakes which were both very tasty. pub drinks were very nice and there was a good list of wines although we did not order them. We booked and I would recommend this if you want to visit. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Popped in for a couple of glasses of wine. Really lovely atmosphere. Great selection of drink. The staff were so nice and friendly. I wish we had more time to go again.

We stayed over and had a superb breakfast. Nothing was too much trouble for Donte. Thank you . Room was quaint snd clean. Lovely walk in shower.

Lovely old building and ambience. Excellent food. Sea bass was superb. Good choice of dishes. Attentive staff. Would recommend.

Excellent pub and eatery. Great selection of food for veggies as well as meat eaters. Very friendly staff and good selection of drinks. Thoroughly recommend

Having made a booking for a few weeks time at this pleasant looking hotel, I was rang back by the assistant manager 20 minutes later who told me the price had gone up by £30 – apparently because there was an error on their website; ‘computer says’. I accepted this but expressed dissatisfaction and asked if someone senior at the hotel could honour the original price quoted or, if that was not possible, perhaps offer a complimentary drink or something. I was rung back twice over the following 24 hours to be asked, about four times, whether I wished to go ahead with the booking – each time I confirmed I did. This morning a brusque individual, apparently one of the hotel owners, rang me to say they weren’t accepting my booking because of my attitude. Well – good luck with running a successful hotel if that is their attitude!

Met a friend for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed our meals. This is our favourite venu in Winchester. They were very busy but the service from the young servers was friendly and efficient. Look forward to another visit in the New Year!

As one of our favourite places to eat in Winchester we booked for an early dinner before a concert at the Cathedral. We had a great table in the restaurant next to the fire although sadly the fire went out pretty soon and when we asked for it to be re-lit were told this wasn't possible! Food was tasty - lamb shank excellent, chicken/chorizo skews good (although slightly overcooked) and chocolate delice very good (although rather hard). Staff all very helpful and friendly despite being very busy!

Simply great place to have a drink and food if you are visiting Winchester, Atmosphere, service and location are all great

Nice pub in the centre of Winchester. Good selection of real ales and great food. Excellent service. Good atmosphere and popular.

Our 8th Yr at Winchester for Xmas market, always dine at the Vine. Always been great but this yr not so. Both had the Ploughmanns in main restaurant, was cold in there & the ploughmans poor. Not much ham, small salad in centre with 1 small tomato chopped in half, hubby's had 2 slices of thick, bulk standard brown bread & I got 1 slice of gluten free toast. Worst of all was the pile of plain, bland crisps dumped on the dishes.....a plate filler. Wine good as always. But not sure we'd go back, shame.

Super slow service. Disorganized and unaware vs not enough staff it seemed. Food overcooked and inedible. Friendly staff but service and food lacking for the price

This place was fantastic, excellent service, lovely tasty food, attentive staff and we stayed on site. Parking and room was perfect. We would definately come here again.

We have stayed two nights in the Old Vine for our wedding weekend. We couldn’t be happier with our rooms, service and experience here. Everyone member of staff as been extremely welcoming and helpful. We had a meal booked the night before our wedding with all our family. The food was incredible. They probably don’t get a lot of thank yous in reviews so we like to give special thank you to the Chefs! There wasn’t a single problem during the night and were looked after extremely well! The girls serving did a fantastic job. As we decided later on to book another night to stay we had to change rooms. So glad that was the case as the second room was even better than the first. The rooms here are amazing. Stylish, comfy, immaculately cleaned, great options for coffees/teas. Overall we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay for our special occasion. Thank you all. Thank you for the card and chocolates we received after our wedding as well! Small touches like that are wonderful.

Visited back in November so only just getting round to doing this review Couple dinner, celebrating Ordered the Greek style lamb and it was inedible. There was so much visible fat on there I'm surprised it missed the chefs and waitress's attention. Have one mouth full of the meat and left the rest. Was asked how it was, showed the waitress the fat. And unfortunately nothing was done about it. I don't mean a free meal but an apology ilot acknowledgment would have been nice. Just mediocre really. Mediocre interior, mediocre food, mediocre atmosphere. We'll go back one more time (hence the 2 stars and not 1) just in case we fell through the gap.

Very chilled couple of days spent here as a friends getaway . Although in the middle of Winchester it was peaceful and relaxing . Very atmospheric setting right by the cathedral . Nice outside seating and a sweet courtyard at the back of the property . We stayed in the Nina Campbell room , which was a joy. Spotlessly clean , very spacious in a comfortable and well equipped room. Huge bathroom , great shower too. The breakfast had a big selection and the produce was very good quality . Loved the evening meal too which was wonderful. Again a varied menu but well done , not too much choice . The whole place has a wonderful ambience . I would recommend ! All the staff were very pleasant and helpful , and looked after us so well. Thanks everyone !

I come here all the time. Usually great. Today I brought a bottle of white wine which was warm. When I took it back to the bar to ask for a new bottle I was faced with aggression. After much deliberation it was agreed to replace my bottle at which point I watched my glasses, which we had me drinking from, be poured back into the bottle and the bottle returned to the fridge 🤢 Such a bizarre thing to do. I certainly won’t be coming back again soon.

We hit Winchester looking for a drink and a small bite. We landed in the Old Vine. A lovely location next to the cathedral, a buzzing atmosphere, a nice terrace, lovely service and some great beers and lovely starters and desserts. A very satisfying stop.

Went in for an afternoon drink and after looking at the menu decided to book an evening meal. What a choice it was, great menu with plenty of choice and all the meals were presented well and delicious. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Winchester cathedral as its opposite the main entrance.

It used to be the pub for excellence to eat in Winchester, but the quality of food has come down: -the kedgeree was a massive, unseasoned, bland pile of rice with a few toppings. -the breaded cheese with fig relish looked like straight from the frozen aisle of a supermarket. -the puff pastry tartlet was probably the best dish, due to the massive amount of cheddar on it. Also, service was slow and sloppy. Furthermore, when I wanted to take away the half kedgeree bowl I couldn't eat (hoping to transform it into something with taste at home), I was told that wasn't possible, that there was not taking away food any more. But they could give 'some foil' for me to wrap it up... I think I'm not going back.

In short, excellent food and good service in a lovely venue. For more detail, read on. I last visited The Old Vine in Jun 22, and before that in 2018, and on both occasions, I really enjoyed my visit thanks to good food and service. This visit was at lunchtime on 18 Aug 23. To set the scene for anyone not familiar with this popular venue, The Old Vine is situated right in the centre of Winchester, a stone’s throw from the High Street and Butter Cross, in the lovely tree lined Great Minster Street. It overlooks Cathedral Square and the west end of the Cathedral itself, although the trees obscure the view of the Cathedral somewhat in the summer. It’s a beautiful looking red brick Grade II listed 18th Century Georgian building, with sash windows, oak beams, wooden floors and real fireplaces. There is certainly a really welcoming and relaxed ambience about the place. Although The Old Vine is an Inn and therefore offers accommodation, with respect to dining, it consists largely of two rooms: a bar room with tables, and a proper restaurant room with full table service. The remainder is made up of a small open air courtyard/patio at the back plus a number of tables outside the front on the semi-pedestrianised street. They are available on a on a first-come first-served basis and cannot be booked and are very popular in the summer months. They provide a rather Parisian air about the place. I should also mention that there is another room towards the back called ‘Little Minster’, which is intended for more private dining. Opening times are typically 12 - 3pm luch times and 6.30 - 9pm evenings. A nice touch is that the opening time in the evening moves to 6pm when there are weekend Cathedral concerts. I turned up to dine in the restaurant as a ‘walk in’ customer rather than having made a booking. Whilst I was able to get a table on this occasion, it is certainly worth considering making a booking, particularly if you are a party of people, as the place does get very busy. At the time of my visit, I would estimate that at least half of customers had made a table reservation. Upon arrival, customers without bookings but who are looking to dine in the restaurant are directed to the bar, from where ‘real-time’ table availability is managed. Upon being guided to my table, I noticed a couple of things. Firstly, decent quality cutlery, and secondly, real proper sized cloth napkins that actually cover your lap. I started with a pint of Timothy Taylor’s Landlord (£5.60), a slightly hoppy pale ale to accompany a starter of home-made smoked mackerel pate with sourdough toast (£7.00). The title of the dish doesn’t do it justice for it was accompanied by a small dressed salad of mixed dressed lettuce leaves, a cherry tomato, slices of cucumber around the edges of the mackerel, a wedge of lemon and a small block of butter, delightfully at just right temperature for spreading on the freshly baked sourdough bread. All I can say is it was utterly delicious. For mains, although the à la carte menu offered a good selection of dishes, on this occasion I chose something from the ‘Today’s Specials’ blackboard – two fillets of sea bass baked in a paper bag with very finely shredded leeks and four cherry tomatoes, all in a garlic and caper butter sauce. Outside of the bag was plenty of chipped new potatoes and a green vegetable medley (petit pois, fine green beans, wilted greens), all for £17.95. The meal was beautifully presented. The fish just melted in the mouth, and the capers cut through the butter sauce. The garlic was very subtle to my palate at least, in fact I wondered at one point whether there was any garlic, but this did not matter at all, for I thoroughly enjoyed the dish as it was. I opted for a glass of white wine to go with the fish (The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough NZ £7.25). To finish I had a freshly brewed flat white coffee (£3.75), which was accompanied by a complimentary Old Vine chocolate. Turning to the service, as far I could see there were three members of staff who served in the restaurant and helped run the bar and they were kept very busy throughout my visit. Despite being fully stretched at times, they were unfailingly polite and professional, always warmly greeting new customers quickly and dealing with requests promptly. I was impressed with just how efficient they were, but equally, I never felt rushed. My compliments also to the chef(s) and kitchen staff who just kept producing meal after meal, doubtless to the same high standard that I received. I never sensed that anyone was kept waiting unduly for their meal. Although I have quoted prices in my review - the total cost excluing the 10% service charge came to £41.55 - it is virtually impossible to comment these days as to whether my meal represented good value, given the absolutely rampant food inflation here in the UK at the moment. Suffice to say, if you think you can afford it, then go for it. In conclusion, The Old Vine provides for an informal yet distinctly classy dining experience, with its excellent food, attention to detail and good service in a quality location. What has become apparent from this and my previous visits, is that The Old Vine has achieved what is one of the most difficult things to achieve in hospitality: a high level of all-round performance consistently. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit this time and have no hesitation in continuing to highly recommend The Old Vine.

Lovely decor and food excellent only had the Sandwiches which we really enjoyed excellent choice of Drinks However not impress with Card only MO CASH but still a nice afternoon

We came here for breakfast and you will not be disappointed food and ingredients hot and fresh service is very good 😊 and in a wonderful central location. Highly recommend

We stayed in one of the 6 rooms available for a quick overnight before catching our cruise leaving Southampton. Check in was easy They allowed us to drop off our bags, and come back later to check in. Laura was very helpful throughout our stay, and even ordered us a cab on our way out. The location cant be beat... I call it right on the cathedral green! We ate breakfast in the inn thats from the 1300's! Neat old beams and of course the food was great!. Did not hear any "pub noise" all night! Would stay there again! In Winchester, be sure to visit the Bishops palace ruins, the Great Hall, and take a nature hike in Winall Moors. The Cathedral is the highlight though!

Stayed here for a few days to celebrate wedding anniversary. Once we’d parked the car we didn’t need it until we left. Bang in the centre of Winchester opposite the cathedral. Perfect location. Very welcoming staff. Couldn’t do enough for us. Good food (loved the full English breakfast). Very comfortable room made up every morning . Complimentary soft drinks refilled in the mini cooling fridge also. Relaxing stay.

Visited after daughters graduation at cathedral and service was excellent food top drawer and couldn’t fault anything highly recommend and will revisit for sure Top marks from us a pass with distinction .

The breakfast was amazing 🤩 all cooked to pure perfection, came out hot, short wait time, it was all delicious & we cleared the plate, well worth the money the plate was full of food, the pot of tea was super too, definitely come again for breakfast & would highly recommend

A single scoop of ice cream or 'child's portion' at £5.25 with a further 10% added for an average service and meal, says it all.

We were visiting the cathedral and after we needed lunch. The Old Vine looked appealing and the menu had lots to offer. The waiting staff were attentive and excellent in looking after us. I had a local brew - Tim Taylor Landlord pint and the...

The Old Vine in the centre of Winchester is a delightful old pub With a few seats outside, you have to be early to get a table outside in the sun. We were early and had a light lunch. My wife had the scotch egg...

After having a really nice lunch we decided to return for dinner the same evening. Sadly a very different experience. Initially we were told we couldn't sit at the table we had asked as it was reserved, although nothing to indicate that on the table....

Went for a drink on the nightly grazing search, looked at the menu and decided to eat at this pub. What a delight. Wine menu good but the food was definitely the biggest surprise. Above standard pub grub it was the nicest meal we have...

We got a table outside to enjoy a drink. The service inside the bar was great. We did unfortunately get a water in a extremely dirty glass but the staff were apologetic.

Excellent place to stay when visiting Winchester,great bedroom comfy bed and quiet seeing as its above a pub,all the staff were lovely and friendly,tasty breakfast,would highly recommend 👍

We spent the night at this lovely hotel in the center of everything. Winchester is a wonderful small town to explore, and this place is the perfect experience. We had the large 3rd floor room, and enjoyed it very much. Breakfast was served to us...

Superb. Lovely fresh cooked food in a great environment. Good service and really interesting pleasant dishes. Highly recommend.

Awful starter was lovely but the rest was terrible Pies frozen - the whole plate was like slop Lamb. Dish was absolutely tasteless Service was horrendous They only thing was starter was ok The rest. Forget service food horrendous

The friend I was with had visted The Old Vine before so we headed there for lunch on Bank Holiday Monday. They were busy and we were told, very correctly and before being seated, that there was a 40 minute wait for food. We thanked...

We visited by chance on May 1st Bank Holiday, and without a booking on what was a very busy day. We were welcomed with a smile and served promptly with the chicken ham and leek pie of the day, which was delicious, as was the...

One of the worst meals I have had in a long time. My food was half cooked and almost inedible. Hugely disappointing. The only redeeming feature was the view of the park and Cathedral.

Popped in for a spot of lunch on a wet and windy Saturday afternoon, very friendly bar/waiting staff hadn’t booked but was seated immediately, this place was buzzing but very low key with a brilliant atmosphere, ordered the chicken leek and ham pie which came...

We visited this restaurant years ago and loved it so much, we came back. We were staying in Winchester this time, and when the opportunity came to have dinner with an old friend, this is where we chose. The staff were very attentive. The food...

The food was so tasty and the staff and service were excellent, first time we have eaten here and we are looking to coming back

I booked to sit in the main restaurant for breakfast but instead was allocated a table in the empty bar by the main single glazed window on a freezing cold day so not a great start. Sat there for a few minutes assuming someone would...

We stayed for a couple of nights and had a lovely relaxing break. The building is Grade II listed and full of fabulous period features and furniture. The location is perfect for exploring the City with a super view of the Cathedral. Parking permit was...

I worked in Winchester and this used to be my favourite pub - I'd regularly take visitors for lunch and dinner due to great food and lovely staff. So on Sunday when out with friends, after visiting their favourite pub I suggested we visit here,...

Popped in for a coffee and a light bite mid-morning. Looked so inviting from the outside. But inside I found a somewhat cool welcome, a filthy loo and a way-too-strong cup of coffee. I left before the light bite arrived. Oh dear. It promised so...

We had a large family meet-up - 11 people, preordered our food including two allergies. Service was exceptional, one person ended up dropping out due to illness and there were lots of last-minute changes to orders leading up to the day and they handled it...

I went to The Old Vine for my brother's birthday lunch and it was so disappointing. We specifically booked the conservatory as very private and tucked out of the way at the back of the pub. When we arrived another party group were in there...

Lovely old pub/restaurant near the cathedral. Went in on New Year's Eve expecting to be told we couldn't get a drink as all reserved but no we got a small table for a couple of drinks and the staff were so welcoming to us and...

very nice staff, they managed to fit us in despite not booking. Extensive menu and good wine list. Service efficient and friendly.

My boyfriend and I went to Winchester for New Years Eve, we found what we thought was a lovely little pub to have a have a bit to eat as we had dinner reservations later that evening as this was lunch time and me being...

We stayed in two bedroom apartment . What a fantastic place old vine pub is. First class service First class food First class accommodation. Lovely and clean very friendly a d welcoming will definitely go back Well done all of your staff. Trudy & dennis

Comfortable and finely decorated rooms. Wonderful food. Friendly staff. Excellent location!! The best place to stay and/or eat in Winchester, no doubts!!

Arrived to be told at least two dishes on the menu were unavailable, then they said there was no Malbec and no Merlot wine! Supposed to be a pub/restaurant!! The food arrived very mediocre eggs over cooked and hard we asked for them to be...

If you want to know how to run a pub - properly - this is the place. We didn’t eat here as we had made reservations for all three days of our trip to Winchester but if the quality of the bar snacks, beer and...

Fortunately, had booked two days in advance as the pub was very busy - 1215 on a Wednesday afternoon. Had intended having fish & chips then the people adjacent to us were eating 'Full English Breakfasts' which they high recommended - consequently, we all chose...

What a wonderful evening at the Old Vine. The service, food and ambiance were great and the festive menu was excellent value for money. Fourteen of us were in the private dining room and we were very well looked after by Ashton, Will and the...

We absolutely loved this place. Cosy, traditional pub. We popped in just for a drink after the Christmas market, but when we saw the food going past we decided to stay. What a wonderful Saturday afternoon. Great service and nothing was too much trouble at...

On arrival at the annexe we were taken aback to find our rooms were separated by three steep flights of stairs- not at all what we were expecting. Once we had reconciled ourselves to this arrangement we went on to have a lovely stay The...

I could not recommend this place enough!! I came here with my family and the staff are beyond accommodating, we had allergies on our table and this was no problem at all. The staff here are so polite and welcoming two young girls with blonde...

We popped into the vine for a quick bite to eat .. we were told to find a table then order at the bar …we found a table then went to the bar and ordered and paid for our drinks and food ( by card...

Ate here with friends today that had come from Oxford and London. Table has been booked for a week and by the time we ordered at 1pm we were told there were no roasts left!! Shocking management for a Sunday when it's supposed to be...

We booked a table for 4 to have a Roast with friends who had traveled some distance to all meet up. We arrived at 12.45 and ordered our drinks no problem. At just past 1pm we went to order 4 Roast dinners. We were told...

Very nice staff and good food. Substantial premises, which has allowed them to keep the saloon bar intact. I had a very pleasant and huge meal of fish pie and bread-and-butter pudding, with extra custard (which was excellent) brought with no bother. Everything was piping...

We stayed after a friends wedding in Winchester and had a wonderful time. The building has been sympathetically restored and is cosy and welcoming. We stayed in the Design House overlooking The Square and the Cathedral and had a perfect breakfast in the restaurant served...

Went with a friend for a snack and a drink. Welcome and friendly service by the staff. Food was amazing. Every time I've visited I had a really good time.

Venue great clean tidy staff happy and efficient The menu catered for pretty much all tastes and the prices were great considering the location I would expect to pay higher The food was cooked well seasoned and presented by a chef who clearly loves their...

The food here was AMAZING! We came on a Sunday night and we had Mussels, the pie of the day (chicken, leek and ham) and the prosciutto-wrapped hake. All we’re delicious! My FIL is Belgian and he said the mussels were the best he’d ever...

I have visited here a few times and I have loved the food every time. Such good quality food at a reasonable price. Lovely decor. Staff are polite and helpful. Good for a family Sunday roast or an evening date night! It’s also right outside...

My visit was on 22 Jun 22. The Old Vine is situated in Great Minster Street and overlooks Cathedral Square. It’s an exquisitely pretty 18th Century building with oak beams and fireplaces and has a really welcoming ambience about it. I last visited in Nov...

After arranging a meeting with some family for the first time in I don’t know how many ideas we fell upon The Old Vine, a fantastic restaurant on the cathedral green. I ordered the triple Ploughmans and requested the blue cheese to not be included....

We stayed recently in the Nina Campbell room. We booked this room as it slept 4 of us, was very close the the wedding venue we needed to be at and included breakfast and parking! When split between the 4 of us it was by...

Our first meal here, was, so good we returned and wasn't disappointed, the second time. The food on both occasions was well cook, presented well and delicious. The staff were very efficient and personable. On our first visit we ate in the bar, on the...

Met up with a friend i hadn't seen for a while and we decided to have lunch at The Old Vine which is our "usual venue" in Winchester. Super food and very good service in a nice Old Fashioned Pub. See you again soon!

Food is below average quality and over priced, staff are not trained on how to make drinks and are very unhelpful. The owner is also rude. You are better off going somewhere else as there are plenty of pubs in Winchester that have a professional...

We eat out very regularly in the Hampshire, Surrey area. The Vines wins the prize for the worst ever day out. The staff were incompetent, rude and totally out of their depth. We had to explain what a calypso coffee was, and waited 10 mins...

Awful lunch. Overcooked burger in a dried out bun. Served with a great bit of side salad. Dried out pie. It looked quite unappetising but was apparently “ok” . What a shame in such a lovely setting. It all sounded so good Reminds me of...

Refuse to give credit card details to book a table so these days arrive early (lunchtime) and take a chance. This time the restaurant was fully booked so we ate in the bar. Same menu but without the service. Not a problem, food still excellent.

The food was excellent. Service was slow, but when we pointed out that we were going to a concert everything came quickly. Thank you for that!

OK visit, not quite up to what we expected. Ham and eggs was quite ordinary. Duck was good, but not with what was on the menu. House Rose wine good. Prices average, but 10% service added to the bill, and we hope the staff actually...

We had a roast dinner for 2 people this weekend. The kitchen allowed us to have the Lamb Shank from the main menu as a roast which was perfect. The staff and ambience of The Old Vine are second to none. One small critism is...

We made this our base during our visit to Winchester, a fantastic pub with excellent Staff. We initially went in for drinks, excellent selection of Real Ales well kept and some excellent wines by the glass. All the Staff were very friendly and most helpful....

We booked lunch for my husband’s birthday as we have had good meals and service previously.Our table was booked for 2pm. Our starters and wine arrived promptly and we were impressed by both. Our plates were cleared but we were still waiting for our mains...

Walking from the cathedral into town, we chanced upon The Old Vine and were very happy to have done so. It was clearly a place for regulars and we had arrived quite early for lunch - at about 12.15 - so were lucky to get...

A lovely pub in a great location overlooking the cathedral. Good range of beer, friendly and helpful staff and a good, moderately priced food. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

We have been here a few times though this was our first visit for 2 years. This was a Saturday lunchtime which was originally set just after Christmas but due to COVID was delayed. It was not overly busy, we started with drinks and ordered...

The food was absolutely amazing. Staff were happy and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Good menu choices and. Specials board

Friendly welcome from the staff. Food was delicious.. steak done as requested.. confit of duck and lamb shank were cooked perfectly. Impeccable service.

Disappointing. We always come here for lunch when in Winchester and the food is normally very good. My wife had a Brie and bacon sandwich which was very good. I had the fish pie. For £14.50 I got a dish of microwaved mash potatoes and...

My husband loved his scotch egg starter, my piri piri prawns were nice and the blue cheese burger was one of the best restaurant one I’ve ever had (and I’ve eaten a few). Good service in a nice atmosphere. Booking necessary as it was very...

Normally the food is good but not on this occasion. Avoid the beef brisket would be my advice to you. Tough and practically inedible. We complained and the table next door also complained. Not what you expect from an establishment such as this which overlooks...

We visited today for lunch 27.11.2021. I called to book a table the previous week as we were visiting via coach for the cathedral Christmas market. The staff were very helpful on the telephone and we’re efficient and knowledgeable in taking our booking. When we...

An amazing evening...... great food, great atmosphere and great customer service, what more could you ask for.....

After the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cathedral we dropped in here for a lunchtime pint and wine etc. When we asked for the heater to be put on out front we received an abrupt No from the waitress, not during daytime was her less...

The sandwich was fine, the atmosphere was fine. The service was fine. It was all somewhat spoilt by a service charge being added to the bill automatically which put the price up by 20%. The menu clearly stated that service charges were add for groups...