The Roebuck Inn in Winchester

We went to this restaurant to try it out as we used to use their Pub in Droxford, where the food was always excellent. We were not disappointed, apart from nobody greeting us on arrival, and having to seek a member of staff to find out which table was ours. The food was amazing, and the garlic chilli chicken starter was to die for. The wine list was extensive, and the prices very reasonable. The service was very good, and the food not too long to come out. A very busy restaurant so you do need to book. We will definitely be back. Thank you to the amazing Chefs, and staff for a lovely evening.

Was so very disappointed, after everything we had heard we were expecting great things. On arrival we were ignored and not acknowledged for 10 minutes. The venue is very attractive and well laid out, there is generally a positive ambience except the initial welcome. The food did not live up to expectations, all was bland and although we all had different dishes they all tasted the same, no chillies or spice in the meals . The place is quite pricey and sadly it was definitely not worth the money. Real shame

This new Indian GastroPub "Krishnas" is 5 Star. We could not fault it. Food portions are very generous. Each dish was authentic and very tasty. We enjoyed the Chettinand chicken curry, lamb rogan gosh, chicken tandoor and chicken tikka masala as mains, plus sag panner and chick pea masala as sides. Additionally the service is great and decor stylishly modern. Definitely a restaurant to return to. It is run by the same couple who ran the White Horse in Droxford. They clearly know the winning formula for an Indian Gastropub

This was our first visit on a Thursday evening and the place was packed so I strongly recommend you book. The service was excellent, friendly and helpful when asking for recommendations for our mixed age group. The food was delicious with generous portions. We will definitely return. Well done to the team!

Disappointed by the service on arrival. Other than a smile from the lady behind one area of the bar no one else acknowledged us. Not good my husband & I thought! I’d tried to book a table several times previously but hadn’t been successful. Booked a table over the phone on 27/9 for this evening to be told we don’t have a booking for you. No apology given but we could seat you in the snug around the bar area in about half an hour or so. We said no. Such a shame as we were so looking forward to eating at this Indian gastro pub for the first time. Sadly first impressions count! We managed to get a table at another local Indian restaurant though so all not lost 😁

Recently changed hands and is now a gastronomic Indian pub. Wow! Beautifully decorated and wonderful pub garden. Dog friendly. We received a friendly welcome. The food was absolutely delicious. They deserve to do well. We will return asap

We called in here to buy Sunday lunch. We hadn't made a reservation, but they managed to fit us in. The waitress was most helpful and friendly, and the food was plentiful and delicious. We'll certainly eat there again.

Excellent food, generous portions. Beef pies are amazing with a choice of gravies. Great choice of accompanying sides. One had seasonal vegetables that were fresh carrots and broccoli together with mustard mashed potato. One had triple cooked scrummy chips and delicious red cabbage. We can’t wait to revisit nor can the dog 😊

Very poor service waited nearly 1 hour for our meal then the food was poor undercooked lamb cold Yorkshire pudding wouldn’t recommend

First time here as a family. Such a warm welcome from Lynn as we walked through the door. Lunch was tasty,but what won us over was the service delivered with such warmth and attention. Thank you Lynn Our family will definitely visit again.

This was a big disappointment. Ambiance poor, cold no fire as publicity. Food really poor, Fish and Chips a good size but most left as fish really overdone and tastless.

Really lucky to have found this Hampshire jewel. We had visited this pub many years before (not really impressed) but new owners, new ideas, new menu. We weren't disappointed, phoned them, they weren't busy (due to a road closure, bad weather). The owners, Dave and...

Called in with our two dogs whilst walking the railway track and had the pie for lunch which was delicious. The owner provided the dogs with a bowl of treats and a bowl of water. He made us and the dogs very welcome. A great...

Amazing food, fantastic quality and generous portions. Lovely and friendly staff,will definitely be back as often as possible!

I very rarely give a bad review but our experience was sadly not good. We went for lunch and i had fish and chips. The fish was clearly out of a packet and considerably over cooked to the point of being burnt. It should never...

Would recommend the Roebuck. Had pie & it was amazing pulled pork burgers also looked fab. Lovely atmosphere good friendly service and reasonable prices. Definitely worth a visit.

Booked a table after being told The Roebuck was open and just down the road to where we were staying. A bit confused initially as the website showed food only served until 18:30 when it is actually 8:00pm. Made very welcome, food homemade and tasty...

It was difficult to be tempted away from the Steak and Ale pie.( The best I've ever tasted.) I watched enviously a pulled pork burger going to a fellow diner. The sight and aroma overcame my iron resolve and I weakened and ordered one. Oh...

Stopped off initially for a drink…but due to the friendliness and feel of place decided to have Sunday lunch. Glad we did. Roast lamb was really good and reasonable price too. Service was great…definately will be revisiting.

We were a group of 7 ladies hiking from Southampton to Havant and The Roebuck was a welcome stop along the way, where we celebrated our friends 40th birthday. Very helpful and friendly staff, decorated our table with banners for our friends birthday. Dinner was...

Stopped here for a meal and drink, great chips, lovely side salad, satisfying vegan jalfrezi and the best onion rings in 2022. Good selection of local ale, opted for Roebuck & was not disappointed. Very friendly service. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely friendly pub with a good selection of drinks at reasonable prices with a nice large garden and plenty of parking

Our son was getting married on the Sunday and we wanted to arrange a dinner for all our friends and family the night before. We met with David and Barrie who were very helpful and offered some great advise on setting things up. The evening...

The roast was terrible let the pitchers do the talking, long wait considering it wasn't very busy , food used to be lovely food complete let down

Advertising they are open all day yet when we walked through the woods mid afternoon they are closed.

My friend and I had lunch here today; the 3 dogs were so relaxed and happy the whole time, which is rare. Lovely touches such as a basket of dog blankets (my Lurcher refuses to settle down on a wooden floor!), water bowls and generally...

We chose The Roebuck to host our Christening Party for our daughter on Sunday 3rd April. The management were so accomodating and gave us the whole section of the pub to decorate as we wished. The current decor is a beautiful 'blank canvas' so we...

My first visit was fabulous. I detoured to make a second visit. I was not disappointed, the homemade steak pie was amazing. Not the usual hunt the meat with a piece of none discript substance purporting to be pastry balanced on the top. This was...

4 of us visited for an evening meal last night, 15/3/22. Can only report that the food was excellent, the pie of the day worth going back for, and the service really friendly with nothing being too much trouble. The place & facilities very clean...

Went there twice last week, New owners are really putting there backs into turning it back as it used to be. Last Tenants after Cindy had not a clue about Service or food. Now really good ales, clean lines, Lovely Pub grub at realistic pub...

I used to use the Roebuck some 35 years ago, but I had recently heard that it was well worth a visit. So, we met up with some friends there for lunch. All the good things about the Roebuck were still very much there, but...

This was our second visit and we decided to stay overnight. Everything was great, there were even roses on the bed. The room was clean, spacious, on suite, and a really comfy bed. Full English Breakfast was huge and was included in the room price....

We happened upon the Roebuck Inn while out walking our dog. Well, what a great find! It was a cold and very wet day but we were welcomed by a roaring woodburner and very friendly staff. We decided to try their Sunday roast and to...

What a lovely place! From the moment we walked in we were made to feel so welcome. I visited this place years ago but it has changed so much. Barry and David have made a fantastic job at transforming the place. Rachael is a fantastic...

Over the years we have seen this woodland pub rise and now it is falling again, and sadly we won't be returning. The Roebuck had become a regular after long walks in the beautiful and extensive woods nearby. The menu was eclectic and attracted a...

All the pubs in wickham stopped serving food at 2.30pm, so went to the roebuck inn, at first glance thought it was empty and was a bit unsure, but went in and to our surprise it was quite welcoming. Once inside it was actually quite...

Called in for quick drink and snack when walking in area. Very pleasant staff, service might be a bit slow for some people, but maybe they should just go to a McDonalds Drivethru!, but I would not hesitate to return when in area again.

I’m not usually the type to complain and have never left a bad review before but the meal we have just had here was terrible. I ordered an omelette which came out cold, the ham and cheese had obviously been thrown in at the end...

Upon arrival the reception was as frosty as the weather outside. The barman/manager had no hospitality skills whatsoever. In contrast the young ladies serving were smiley and efficient. There was hardly any heating apart from a log burner in a corner. In hindsight the initial...

The roasts were a nice sized portion but seemed more like a ready meal! Freezing cold dining area. No decent puddings. Had to find staff to ask for things. Nobody came and checked all was ok.

First mistake: walking in. Abrupt bordering on rude landlord as we didn't have a booking. Having made the foolish decision to stay we when to the table indicated & waited 10 mins for the waitresses to pluck up the courage to approach. Food finally ordered,...

Stopped in for breakfast as spotted they have reopened, lovely food, friendly staff and owners. They also have a great coffee bar too, so well worth popping in to when passing this way.

Friendly happy staff who genuinely couldn't do enough for us. The food was home cooked and outstanding with good portions, a good range of home made puddings. It's a place that could quite easily be overlooked as it's on the A32 and not in a...

Stopped by, glad we did, good service excellent home made curry welcoming host. Will be back for sure.

We were a little worried based on some the negative reviews we had read but 4 of us had a late Saturday lunch. Service was good as was the food. We had a problem with our first beers but was rectified immediately. Maybe they have...

This pub has recently been taken over and it is fantastic, can’t fault it. The food was excellent, staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful especially as I have food allergies. Excellent selection of beers, wines and spirits many from local suppliers. Well worth a visit!

This lovely country pub is going from bad to worse. As a local this is such a shame as interior is quite nice and could be made even nicer with a little imagination. There is absolutely no atmosphere and staff/owner have no idea what they...

Previously visited and was wonderful, thought we would have a lovely Sunday roast out recently. Absolutely dyer experience from start to finish! Long wait to order drinks, even longer wait for those to come (all basic soft drinks!) Must have waited at least 90 minutes...

This restaurant was ok under previous management. Now it’s a disgrace, frozen food massively overpriced. Fish was from a frozen box and inedible, curry was supposed to be jalfrezi was disgusting. We complained and the owner didn’t come to discuss but left the perfectly nice...

Visited with my parents, partner and daughter today- I was not eating due to special dietary restrictions. We had to wait 20 minutes for anyone to come over and take a drinks order and that was only because I had eventually asked for some service....

We used to come here regularly prior to lockdown, we returned today and can say it was OK! The staff initially mucked up the reservation, then to accommodate this error dragged two tables together after asking, so our family of 6 were placed together. The...

The menu was a classic selection of traditional British pub food and excellent it was to, the service was also excellent and the staff couldn’t do enough for us….. it’s a 10/10 from us, great value and a great venue. The pub was clean and...

Returned to the Roebuck after eating there last year, however new management had taken over. Had waited 40 minutes for our starter, one of which was wrongly advertised and when mentioning this to staff, we were very dissatisfied with the response. The roast came out...

7 of us booked in the morning and turned up at 13.30 6 of us had the roast dinner and 1 had a chilli . We waited for over an hour and 1/4. Before we started chasing for our food. They were not that busy...

The food left a lot to be desired. The all day breakfast - ok was ordered later in the day but think must have been plated then re heated. The fried bread hard and fatty, the sausage hard to cut, likewise bacon. The cheesy chips...

Visited the roebuck inn today for lunch with friends having not visited before. Unfortunately we were informed that today is the last day that the Roebuck Inn will trade. The landlady mentioned that the pub will be renovated into flats. Such a shame as we...

Another fab dinner at The Roebuck! This time it was just the two of us and we chose to book an inside table. The usual lovely greeting from Sara, all Covid precautions in place, and a great table. The food was excellent, fish and chips...

Visited today with my family, what a charming pub with amazing attentive staff. Delicious food and a wide array of drinks on offer. They are very welcoming to dogs and humans alike and seem willing to go the extra mile without complaint. There are tables...

Great, friendly service, good beers nice fish and chips, classic pub ! Charming waiter, friendly chef, super clean toilets!

Sunday lunch for 4 adults and 2 children, one of whom has allergies to a number of foods. The food was good, the service excellent, the staff friendly and courteous. Everyone was extremely helpful and attentive. We will be going again.

We were looking for somewhere to meet my parents staying at the Rookesbury Park campsite and managed to book a table in the garden at the Roebuck Inn for lunch. The staff were really friendly and welcoming and regularly checked in during the meal to...

The Landlords Ollie and Sarah kindly agreed to support Ways into Work, by offering Work Experience to local people with Learning Disabilities. A vital stepping stone in helping our Clients enter the world of work. Ollie, Rosie and Angela could not have been more welcoming...

I ordered a roast dinner and pudding to be delivered to my mum on Mothering Sunday. Meal arrived at time requested, was lovely and hot and the portions were extremely generous and very tasty. The whole transaction from my initial enquiry to the end was...

Wanted to support local business so decided a Sunday roast takeaway would be a nice idea .. fabulous and they deliver!! However completely let down when 10 mins before due to arrive we receive a message they cannot fulfill our order! Very disappointed and even...

We ordered a takeaway roast today, I had the lentil roast which was delicious, the portion sizes are very generous, I would highly recommend

My friend and me, and my Golden Retriever struck Gold today! We had a walk along the Wickham railway walk and saw a sign for The Roebuck. We were cheerfully greeted by the

Yes had business meeting there last week, very good professional approach to Covid-19 protection and info gathering

Had lunch today to support our local in these difficult times. We both had the fish and chips and I can't remember the last time we had such delicious fish , oh yes I can , the the time before at the Roebuck. Well worth...

Absolutely amazing.....! A friend and I came to stay for a night in the roebuck inn b&b and we were genuinely blown away! They were so neat, tidy and clean. The design and detail put in to the room was outstanding. We also had to...

We came in for an early dinner with our young daughter and dog. Very welcoming and very dog friendly. We ordered 2 chicken and leek pies and sausage and mash for our daughter. Everything was very tasty indeed. Good portion of meat in the pie...

We visited here for lunch on a wet & windy afternoon, we were greeted by the lovely new landlady Sara, and then shown to our table in the cosy restaurant area. All covid processes are in place to make sure you feel safe. All the...

We had a Sunday lunch here after having visited a few years ago. The Sunday roast lunch we had back then was really good. On this occasion though, it was pretty awful - really almost like whoever chucked it out of the kitchen doesn't care...

What a fantastic find! Tried our first stint of campervan stop-over and couldn't have found a more lovely place. Excellent food, super friendly and helpful staff. Sara and Oli are doing a great job and couldn't have made us more welcome and been more helpful....

Took the better half for dinner last week and I must say it was one of the best pub/restaurant dining experiences I have ever had. Service was phenomenal!! Staff amazing!!! AND the food was heavenly. And not to forget.... Sara's secret recipe chocolate brownie. Wow...

have popped in with friends a couple of times, and have always ended up talking (in a socially-distanced manner) to other locals and the very welcoming owners - am popping down later today, so maybe see you there?

Since their recent opening, Oli and Sara have done a superb job. An excellent selection of beers and updated wine selection. The food is first rate. It's a very friendly place to eat. I strongly recommend that you visit them soon!

Popped in for a light lunch and ordered sandwiches. I was somewhat surprised when just a sandwhich turned up - no salad garnish or crisps. When I questioned this I was told the only option was to buy a house salad as well. And the...

We had a very warm welcome the wood burner warmed the pub the staff couldn’t do enough for us the food was lovely the wine was great We had a fabulous meal we will be back

We walked to the Roebuck Inn from a nearby campsite following a recommendation from the site wardens. We arrived with our dog and was greeted by the very friendly Landlady Sara. Our lunch was excellent (go hungry as portion sizes very generous!!). All the staff...

Popped in for a pint. After seeing on Facebook that the roebuck has reopened we took the dogs for a walk and then popped in for a pint. Great welcome and service lovely to sit out in the garden. Lovely and clean and good COVID...

We visited this little gem on Saturday night after hearing good things about the new management. We were not disappointed!! A warm welcome, all the safety measures in place that you would expect in these new times, and superb food! The scallop starter was to...

Wow what a delight! Thoroughly enjoyed our evening out. Food was delicious and so much choice- they even had vegetarian gluten free options which are hard to find. Landlady and the staff were attentive, polite and just so lovely. They made us feel like we...

We visited on a Sunday evening whilst having a mini break in Soberton. We ended up having a 3 course Sunday lunch with alcoholic drinks. In total, we spent £60 which we thought was really reasonable. Food was plentiful and the staff were friendly and...

Lovely atmosphere - Sarah and Ollie make you feel very welcome - nothing too much trouble and food delicious and home cooked - thoroughly recommend and will be back with the family

We’re so pleased to see the Roebuck open again under new Management! A really great Sunday Roast menu, together with welcoming, friendly service. Food & drink all very reasonably priced. We shall be back! Thank you

Enjoyed a cycle ride to the Roebuck today, we took advantage of the lovely weather and had drink in the beer garden and moved inside to eat. The Sunday roast was amazing and such great value, staff were so friendly and checking we were happy...

The food was good, the bar staff pleasant and delightful, but the manager was A RUDE SOB. Won't be going there again!

DINNER: good portion size, very well presented, and with timely service, but... it's perhaps £5 overpriced per main?

Lovely meal good service and delicious food

We visited the roebuck inn for Sunday lunch and we where pleasantly surprised by the helpful and welcoming staff, and the food sizes portions where fantastic and filling. If you need a pub with great food this is the to be.

Just dropped in with wife as come up as dog friendly pub.

Even though I had read some negative reviews for this gastro pub I had high hopes but sadly I was disappointed. First impressions mean a lot to me and as soon as we arrived I was disappointed by the outside - the flower tubs were uncared for. We received a warm welcome from the bar staff. I enjoyed my starter (lamb breast) but my main course of ribeye steak was disappointing. Whilst the steak was good the chips were dry and over cooked, the tomato was tasteless and the watercress garnish was past its best. We visited using a groupon but I would definitely not pay their normal prices - £26 for a ribeye steak!

This restaurant has a lot of potential. Needs a touch of paint as many knocks in the paintwork. Food was delicious. Serving staff to need to be made aware that when bringing the bread and dips, they need to supply side plates. Toilets need updating and the flowers need a dusting. Mens toilet was like a swimming pool on 28/06/19. Wondered why our steak was cut in half. any chef should know if this is cooked by touching it. Was also served out of date mustard in a jar. Look like 2014 or 2017, certainly not 2019

Dinner come out and chicken was dry. Chips were uneatable. Bar staff was rude and not helpful at all when problems mentioned. Would not recommend.

Had lunch here. Very imaginative menu with lost of exciting unique dishes. Not cheap but excellent food in a delightful dining room. However the menu on the website is totally out of date and whoever typed the menu needs to learn to spell

Nice atmosphere - nice surroundings lovely garden, good parking Pleasant staff - very cheerful not the usual underpaid minions Food - It's OK. My advice, choose carefully as some of it is overworked and over flavoured as the chef tries hard to impress.

Stayed at the Roebuck for one night, dinner bed and breakfast. The pub is nicely decorated and “country rustic “ in style. The real surprise here is the food which is really great. Good portion size, expertly cooked, delicious sauces and desserts to die for. Vegans catered for superbly. Very nice wines too.

We booked a table for four people for dinner. It was a Tuesday night so quite quiet but we were made to feel welcome. The food and service was fantastic. Classic pub dishes but done with style and a modern take.

Our visit was at the request of our senior member who was born and grew up just down the road from the pub. It was mid-afternoon, the barman was our waiter and Mum's comment was "no tablecloths" which I guess they did have when she was a girl. We did have a good meal - Cesar Salad, Cottage Pie and a Chicken Ciabatta with Avocado and bacon were all good. They had adverts for "Date Night" which was designed for couples on a Saturday night . They are a pet friendly ( as are most places in the UK ) having water bowls available for dogs who accompanied their owners to the Beer Garden in the back of the Pub.

Our first visit here in 20 yrs! We like the layout/décor and the dog is very welcome. We had the starter for two which was ok as you can't mess up olives, bread but the hummus was very bland and watery - needs more bite. For mains my partner had the cauliflower which was very good but for the price £14 £7-8 would be more reasonable. I had the pork wellington, again very good but well over-priced (and not sure all was prepared in-house) at £21 to me it would be £12-14. Wine is always an issue as the mark-up is horrendous where ever you go. Tempranillo £19 nice but I get the similar for £4.99. Overall, the food is very good and the staff very accommodating and we like the décor but it is very over-priced for pub-grub. Will we be returning - a slim possibility (if they have special offers!!!!)