The Town House in Winchester

Consistently excellent. The Town House is a masterclass in good hospitality and everything they do is top tier. Cocktails, food, atmosphere, team, all excellent 👌

We absolutely loved our Sunday roast at the townhouse today. Food has been consistently delicious every time we’ve visited. And the Madelines, oh my goodness!! Yum. Food is made with love for sure! Service was 10/10. it’s such a calm welcoming environment, highly recommend :)

We stumbled upon this place when looking for a late lunch. Although the kitchen didn’t open until 6 the owner was welcoming and had food made for our group at this awkward time. Staff attentive and great ambience. Delicious food.

Lovely interior with different areas. Delicious food and friendly staff. The Townhouse and The Three Horseshoes definitely have the best roast around!

This place is very nice with amazing setup, cousy and elegant, friendly atmosphere ,tasty food. Love it

Our 2nd visit and even better. Atmosphere service and food quality is stunning. Just perfection. A must visit if you are in the area

Beautiful surroundings. Excellent coffee and have enjoyed some superb meals here. Also good WiFi and co-working space.

Just had coffee/cake. Cake portion was tiny and extremely dry. Overall nice setup but will not go again for breakfast/brunch.

Lovely atmosphere and excellent service!

My son and finance had their wedding reception at The Townhouse Alresford. Communication with Elle was excellent and the team were very accommodating. They placed the cake, photos, flowers and name plaques out on the tables, so everything was ready when we arrived. We were met by Elle and Seb with welcome drinks and guests were able to mingle in the gorgeous garden before sitting down to a three course meal. The atmosphere was relaxed and the food was excellent. I would definitely recommend The Townhouse for a wedding reception.

We had an excellent lunch here sitting in the garden. Couldn't fault it

Lovely food, attentive service and a beautiful garden. An idyllic place for lunch on a summer's day and a short walk from the watercress steam train.

Overall a decent place nice decor, staff friendly, relaxing atmosphere. Only issue i had was arrogance of our server thinking she could remember our order without writing it down and sent out the wrong food.

What a fantastic space! We spent the morning using the coworking facilities upstairs - really lovely decor, comfy but practical seating, and very fast internet. The coffees were great; the service even moreso - so friendly and welcoming. We then had lunch - the restaurant area past the bar is a beautiful, light-filled room (very tempting to settle in for an afternoon of delicious cocktails). The food was cracking - burger and steak both cooked perfectly - and again the service was outstanding. Will definitely be returning.

Fantastic good and service! Brilliant decor. Loved it!

Nice garden to sit and have coffee.

Had another fabulous experience at Alresford shining light of a venue. What a treat it is to have unbelievable top end food from a family who know how hospitality should be. My Dad on his first day out of Hospital wanted to go nowhere but here! If you want somewhere to go for great food / drinks and atmosphere at anytime during the day, this is the place!

Dissapointing. The food was OK, but the restaurant was dirty, with crumbs all over the table and squished food from a previous diner on the floor. The place lacked atmosphere and the staff just seemed to be going through the motions.

Such a shame this place is not better. 7pm meal on a Friday and only 3 other tables occupied. By the time we left, just one other table for food and a couple of miserable looking people at the bar. The meal was actually really good and an amazing espresso martini to finish. The service was not up to standard. Seating not super comfy and layout does not add anything to the intimacy. Needs some big pot plants or screens to break the space up a little and some moderate live music would help. Prices are high. Pizza over 15 pounds. Meal for two, two course with wine and a cocktail nearly £200. Price things more reasonably, fill more seats, get more atmosphere and you'll make more money...simples

We went for dinner tonight, the food and service was good. We had the lamb pizza and carbonara and shared a flatbread for starters.

I would strongly advise against eating here if you have allergies. I recently had a birthday meal here and two coeliac members of the group were extremely ill after their meal. The severity of their reaction clearly indicates that they both consumed a significant amount of gluten, rather than trace amounts caused by cross contamination (which cannot always be avoided). Throughout the evening there were multiple communication issues surrounding allergens, including dishes on the menu being incorrectly labelled as gluten-free. When we wrote to the restaurant afterwards to explain what had happened (with the hope that they would change some of their procedures in the future), they denied serving gluten to the coeliac guests and claimed that it could only have been caused by cross contamination, which we had already made clear was absolutely not the case. Since writing back to explain the severity of the situation for a second time, they have completely ignored us. I have never experienced such poor customer service, and I have never seen such a rude and dismissive response from a restaurant who have - quite literally - poisoned their guests. I am writing this review to warn others of The Townhouse's attitude and approach to allergens, in the hope that it will prevent others from suffering a similar experience.

Sadly I cannot recommend The Townhouse for guests with dietary requirements. I have coeliac disease and was made very ill by a meal at The Townhouse. This was despite submitting a pre-order and being assured that they could cater for my requirement (gluten free) - they even offered to make me an off-menu dish to cater for me. Despite this, there were some red flags once at the restaurant including being told of the dessert marked as gluten free on the menu “the chef made it with regular flour today”. This in itself is a quite frankly dangerous approach to handling allergies. I was served a dessert described as an “entirely gluten free brownie” (although not marked as gluten free on the menu), however I am confident from my reaction that this is what made me sick (due to the timing and severity of my reaction - having had this condition diagnosed for 10 years I know my reaction well). Upon letting the restaurant know, so that they could look into and improve allergen handling and procedures, the response from the ‘owner and creative director’ was incredibly rude and dismissive - stating that they can’t have possibly made me sick (despite this being the only place that had fed me!) and offering no apology. Since then, they have not replied to mine or a friend’s emails. Sadly this response leaves me feeling that there is a serious lack of respect for dietary requirements and the serious impacts that mishandling these has on people. I am writing this review to warn other people with dietary requirements. I personally would not feel confident eating here again unless I can be shown that appropriate measures have been put in place. Further, the customer service in general that I received was shockingly bad and unlike anything I have experienced before.

Get together with the family for Easter (5 adults and 3 kids) and what a fantastic place. Food was excellent, no kids menu but they were able to put things together for them. Nice relaxed atmosphere and we ended hanging out there all afternoon. Highly recommend

Have been here a few times and the service, food and atmosphere is perfect. Will definitely be going again! Absolutely gorgeous

I triedd to email these guys before I took to writing a review online as although we didn’t feel it appropriate to comment at the time (partly as we weren’t quite sure who was in charge and we didn’t want to create a fuss in front of my Grandmother who isn’t always sure what’s going on) I feel, as a fellow hospitality manager, it would only be fair to write directly beforehand. I have seen no reply to this email and therefore don’t feel I owe any loyalties. After a lovely recent visit to their sister venue, the Three Horseshoes, we had high hopes. I booked and provided details of the party, making note that there was an elderly member of the party and that a ‘comfortable and quieter corner would be fantastic’. I can only assume that this request was not noted as we were sat in the main area of the restaurant, between the bar and the pass. I appreciate that table request can sometimes be awkward within a busy restaurant, however this didn’t seem to be the case this lunchtime, with tables available out of the way/by windows ect. The elderly member in question has mobility issues and therefore we didn’t feel appropriate to make comment and be required to move her again. Our praises do, however, go to the food, which was was tasty and well enjoyed (albeit expensive) although the request to the female waiter for a small roast pork for my Grandmother (she tends to get overwhelmed with a full plate and doesn’t enjoy eating it) seemed a little awkward due to pre-prepared pork loin, understandably not her fault but a little weird in not being possible when catering for elderly and children. We requested fewer potatoes and veg, which was provided for, but still charged at full price. This could have been looked over, however, on delivery of the food, there was no offer of apple sauce, any extra drinks etc, both of which we would of had but the energy we were served with, left us feeling that it would have been more of a chore for the male waiter than anything else. We ate, without anyone coming over to ask if everything was okay (we were hoping we could have tried to order another drink again here, but alas, no). I can understand if things like this are forgotten about during a busy service, but as proved by the female waiter, who was sat upon the bar changing the light bulbs of lamps as we walked past leaving, I didn’t get the gist they were rushed off their feet. We finished up, politely returning the dessert menus that I feel were forced in front of our faces a little (we would have said no had we’d been asked if we wanted them) and paid, with the bills having a confusing note that read ‘12.5% service charge for parties of 1 or more’ - I can only assume this meant all parties? Throughout the whole time there, service felt cold and performed to the basic satisfactory level of delivering our plates and taking them away again, and not at the level you’d expect for a fairly high end place, with matched prices. The uniforms of the staff were confusing - the male waiter was wearing a green bodywarmer, and the chef (visible through the open pass we were sat by) was wearing a white underarmour gym top rather than chef whites or even a plain top. We felt this visit fell below standard of what we have previously seen from staff at The Three Horseshouse and hopefully this will provide opportunity for improvement at your newer venue.

Absolute banger of a Sunday lunch. Great hosts and a beautiful space. The wasabi ice cream is something else. We’ll be back!

Perhaps Mothers Day wasn't the best time to go here. We arrived a few minutes early for our 1 o'clock booking, and our orders were taken promptly. Disappointed they were out of foccaccio already, and though the olives etc arrived without too long a wait, it was 2.30 before our main courses arrived. The promised mint sauce for the lamb never materialised. Service was casual, orders for wine had to be repeated.

First visit and very underwhelmed. No signage in reception to tell you where to go when you first arrive. We visited on a Friday night and there was only one other occupied table for our entire meal. Completely lacked atmosphere. Friends ordered cocktails and I ordered a G&T, sadly this was served in a small glass, same as were being used for serving water on the table. The biggest issue of the evening was the restaurant area was freezing. We asked waiter if he could turn some heat on and he advised there was a heater we could switch on under the table. This didn’t touch the sides. Sitting eating with your coat on is just not enjoyable and not what I expected. We asked multiple times if the bar area was available for us to move but after finishing food we rescheduled our taxi home and left. Waiter was unable to describe cocktails, didn’t refresh water and was only interested in getting order through. Disappointing experience.

So good I went back the next day!

Absolute gem of a restaurant! Lovely Sunday meal, will be back soon.

If you want to choke whilst eating breakfast/brunch this is the place to go! Several things were wrong with this place. Firstly one of us ordered a bacon sandwich, one of the owners specifically asked if we wanted egg and we said no, they still bought it with the egg, heaven forbid we were allergic to it. No acknowledgement. No apology. Secondly two of us found hairs in our breakfast, and I advised the server of this when he collected our plates off the table. We couldn’t do this during the meal as they did not care to ask us how everything was. We even showed the survey the hairs and where they were. Again no acknowledgement, no apology. Thirdly the owners have a dog that is allowed to roam free throughout the place. I very much am an animal person but when you are trying to eat breakfast and the dog is under the table resting its head on your knees begging this is not acceptable. Again no acknowledgment and no apology. All of the above I expressed to the server and again no apology just the plates taken away. We where then not even asked if there was anything else we wanted needed or the bill was not bought to us. One of us went to the toilet and asked for the bill on the way through, when asking for the bill the women huffed and reluctantly said yes, when she bought the bill over there was no conversation, she just slammed it on the table. After waiting an extremely long time we decided to go up to the bar and pay, at which point I asked the severer how to make a complaint and he just said I will go and get the manager. When the manager arrived who was the same person who originally served us, he was unapologetically angry and made me out to be a liar. When I mentioned about the lady he just said right, when I mentioned about the hair he advised that they are a bit miffed about it because both their chefs are ‘bald’ when I explained I showed the waiter and you can clearly see that they are pet hairs, and that they have a dog roaming around the restaurant freely, he said nothing and just expected me to pay the bill which was extortionate considering the issues we had and the fact that only 1 of us ate our meal. There was no acknowledgement or apology throughout the whole of this process which just goes to show the kind of people they are.

As the first customer to try the roast dinner, after having been here yesterday sampling the scallops and venison, I must say this is one of the nicest places we have eaten in Hampshire. Amazing staff, incredible food and a lovely location. Couldn't ask for more! Thank you all for an amazing dining experience!

Beautifully presented building but I felt so disappointed with my lunch ..I treated my friend to lunch for her birthday.....the food was ok ..but all dishes very small.cheese...we had just three crackers for two of us with three pieces of cheese!. The Belgium fry ...my god £8 for a 4 inch flat piece of potato...when we asked if we could change for fries we were told No...great customer service ...we had to pay service but I was reluctant to do so ....We won't be back....

Had a great birthday meal here. Delicious food, great service and a lovely after dinner cocktail by the fire.

A fabulous addition to an already excellent offering in Alresford. The Town House has a well chosen menu with an Italian slant, beautifully prepared and presented: really delicious high quality food. The wine list is very good, and the cocktails are also super. With outstanding staff, this one js a winner. Consistently good (on 5 recent occasions). Well worth a regular visit.

The perfect place to have drinks or a meal. Just what Arlesford needed

Great lunch, a real pre Christmas treat. Nice varied menu, nice to have a choice of small plates as well as regular servings. Good & friendly service, happy to fit with what we wanted eg pouring wine ourselves.

Fabulous eatery owned and managed by the couple who own and run one of our best localish pubs! Great food well presented in a lovely refurbishment of an old pizza place. Pricey but very very good. About time we had a classy establishment in this town.

What an amazing space and environment that has been created… and then the food calm. Seb’s phenomenal service delivered the divine Pigeon starter, the main Of succulent Guinea Fowl, but the Mushroom and Chocolate pudding (rogue as it sounds) was nothing like you’ve ever tasted, sweet and savoury i’m unison. I’ve never had anything like it and it is a reason alone to visit this wonderful establishment alone. Can’t wait to return for another unique gastronomic event.

First visit here. Thought the food was very good but with the Matt arriving as new head chef this week is can only enhance the food offering here. Our only observation was there could be a greater number of non alcoholic beers/spirits. There are so many interesting producers nowadays. A great addition to Alresford's growing food scene.

Had a great mid-morning breakfast here - coffee and food were both great and far above most Hampshire offerings. It was a little quiet since it was a Tuesday morning so I have not marked down for atmosphere. Decor etc generally very good.

What a place! Cocktails are fabulous

We were greatly surprised upon arriving to find out that the restaurant has a no children policy. I genuinely can’t remember the last time that a restaurant I’ve visited has had such a policy apply during lunch service. It’s a shame. The downstairs cafe permits children but the couple of tables were already occupied. Of course, management are free to pursue the older demographic but I thought it might be helpful to note to families planning to visit so that they do not make a wasted trip.

I had the most amazing trip to The town House. We have been for both Sunday lunch and supper last night. Both were amazing and I would go again rain or shine, night or day! 10/10 for food, drinks and service! I’m planning my next trip already!

What a gaff, service is ten out of ten. Always ask for Max, top bloke!

I hope this place does well the management are lovely and the place has been done up very well but the alcohol prices are way to high also had some friends who had a meal there the other night five pounds for a jug of tap water (sorry but awful ) if the management does not step up to the norm then its going to be a bumpy ride for then .

I attended with my 6 year old daughter for lunch today and was advised by staff at the front to proceed to the restaurant at the back only to be told by staff there that we weren’t allowed to eat there as no children are allowed despite it being empty. By that time front area was crowded so we left without eating. The manner in which this was communicated upset my daughter. This is unacceptable. We will not be returning with my daughter.

Lovely venue. Great and friendly table service, tasty dishes.

Lovely meal with excellent, friendly service in beautiful surroundings .

We had a wonderful lunch, the food was excellent, the staff were both friendly & efficient & the facilities were spotless. A real gem in the heart of Alresford. Would definitely recommend.

Good food and service, but expensive and noisy with unnecessary background music

We came for dinner and found excellent food served in tastefully arranged interiors. Pleasant atmosphere. Well deserved 5 stars.

The owners have done a lovely job in creating a super coffee shop and restaurant. Brunch food was nice if a little expensive (but probably on par with othe r similar places locally). Service was a little slow, lots of staff milling around but not a lot of coordination. Early days and sure it will improve

We had such a lovely time at The Town House and can’t wait to visit again, the food was fab and service even better we will be back ASAP!

An amazing addition to our bustling town. A grown up place to have a drink and dinner in a very cool stylish place. Service was friendly and welcoming food was great and the atmosphere was buzzing

Just what’s needed! Fabulous venue, catering for all needs throughout the day. Great buzz, highly recommend.

I’m a regular at the Three Horse Shoes so was pumped to hear that the owners were opening up another place in Alresford. And The Town House doesn’t disappoint. Besides the delicious food and cocktails, it’s a great space to hang out or work. The Town House is injecting some much needed cool into our town!

The Townhouse Alresford is an absolutely stunning addition to the town! Not only is it beautiful (step through its doors and you’re completely transported ~ think a warm, welcoming luxury hotel vibe), the staff are so friendly and helpful. I’ve had brunch at The Townhouse twice now (and coffee to-go a handful of other times) and the food is delicious. Highly recommend starting your brunch with one of their home-cooked pastries, followed by a main dish. I’ve had both their full English and a bacon bap and would order both again in a heartbeat. I have yet to visit in the evening, but I’m excited to do so! The cocktails and evening menu look incredible. Overall, I cannot recommend visiting The Townhouse Alresford enough. It’s a real gem ~ in every which way! Led by the same team as one of my favourite local pubs (The Three Horseshoes) you’re guaranteed a blend of warm welcoming service, great food and a beautiful environment.

Popped for a drink... Fabulous! Great cocktails and nice beer, and we had some nibbles that were lovely too. Looking forward to going back for dinner.

Outstanding! Congratulations to Henry & the team at The Town House. It felt like being on holiday.. very tastefully decorated with wonderful, attentive service and outstanding food. The calamari, prawns, mussels & pizzas were all exquisite. Just what Alresford needed. Can't wait to visit again... soon!

We had the best time at the Townhouse! Such great vibes, and the staff were super friendly. The food was a total knockout – so many flavors that blew me away. Prices were fair too. Planning our next visit :)

Had the most amazing time at The Townhouse, everything has been impeccably done and I can’t wait to come again!!

The Town House is amazing! Had a really delicious breakfast that I would definitely recommend

Wow, so sophisticated and welcoming Delicious food in great surroundings and atmosphere I’m bringing my laptop to wfh from there soon

the BEST new restaurant in Hampshire! Delicious food, friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere

Loved our first visit to The Townhouse. The staff were extremely welcoming and friendly whilst the food was exceptional. Already planning our next visit.

I really enjoyed my visit to the Town House. The team are so friendly and I just love the interiors! Would definitely recommend the Picantes!

Great new place in town with a lovely garden out back.

Couldn’t recommend The Town House more highly. Such a warm welcome, incredibly beautiful interiors, amazing service and a delicious breakfast! We can’t wait to come back!

We received a wonderful warm welcome at the newly opened, beautifully restored Town House in Alresford. We were just popping in for a drink but we couldn't resist the small plates options and ordered the Zuccini fries which were so delicious. Really friendly team and so many menu options. Looking forward to returning for the full experience very soon.