The William Walker in Winchester

Went hear for my sisters wedding reception. Upstairs in a room. There was no greeting from staff with champagne as guests arrived. The bride had to keep asking the staff when any food would be ready. Very poor and unprofessional service.

Het is een gezellige pub restaurant. Het was er behoorlijk druk, dat is een goed teken. Toch werden we vriendelijk geholpen. Kozen een wrap met frietjes , dat was een lekkere keus Het zit vlakbij de Kathedraal

Wonderful old pub and setting but the food didn’t live up to the hype. Slightly overpriced for pub food but quality lacking. Was quite disappointed from a quality and value for money perspective. Service wasn’t that great also. Go in for a beer and eat somewhere else.

Great food and friendly staff. Been there a few times now and always a lovely experience. Prices are a little high but to be expected in the centre of Winchester by the Cathedral. They have regular live music too which is great!

We ate here twice during our stay in Bath, as we loved it so much. Elevated pub food, delicious, perfectly prepared. We love their chicken pie, their roasted tomato soup, their fish and chips, salad with Stilton cheese and walnuts, and the Sunday Roast was exceptional! First night, Amalee was our server and she was so nice, skilled, knowledgeable about the food, that her skills(and the delicious food!) influenced our decision to come back the next night for dinner. 2nd night, Shaun was our server for Sunday Roast. He was a super guy, very friendly yet professional at the same time, and was a pleasure to have as our guide through the Sunday Roast menu. The atmosphere here is very comfortable, very pub-like, loved it - both the upstairs dining room, with windows which overlook the streets and the green, as well as the downstairs pub area (where you can also be served meals). Great location in the center of the action. The man for which this pub is named, William Walker, is super interesting, basically saved the Cathedral due to his underwater diving skills in 1911 - incredible stuff!

We went to the William Walker on a warm evening in late July. The pub is also a dining restaurant, and we had wine (Prosecco) and beer (Beavertown Neckoil) with our food. The manager, Rachel, really knows her stuff about beers and breweries, and was able to guide our choices well, introducing us to new tastes and making good recommendations. Rachel was also adept at managing a noisy party in the bar area, who were beginning to be a bit of a nuisance to several of us diners—she was diplomatic but firm, which is what you want. The waiting staff were as charming as you like, and a particular mention for Shaun, who was the loveliest and most helpful person you could hope for, making sure we had everything we needed, really looking after us. The food, when it came, was tasty and satisfying and everything you would want from good pub dining—including some tasty choices for veggies and vegans. The evening was lovely as a result, and with the William Walker being situated right next to the Cathedral yard, we had a nice walk around after our meal. The whole evening was made really lovely by being treated well by the staff, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting the city.

We had a great family meal here, the staff were knowledgeable around allergies and the chef was able to adapt the meal for me, he even bought my meal to the table with a smile. Great for kids or adults only. Near to many local tourist spots. Ensure you book as it can get booked up as can most of Winchester even for a mid week lunch.

Visited here with family to a pre booked table . The waiting staff were very helpful and easy to deal with. The food was good and prices were average for the area. Would I visit again , yes i would and the staff have a double tick for great service .

We hired the private room for my friend’s hen do, and had a wonderful time! Great communication in the run up to the event and the food and drink were spot on. We finished the evening downstairs with the live musician which was fab!

Right in the centre near the Cathedral.Traditional pub food at a reasonable price. I had the “ Pie of the day” very tasty. Nice atmosphere and the staff are very friendly. Had the misfortune of leaving a very expensive Leather coat there, returned the next day and thanks to the young lady working there it was found and returned.

The William Walker is an ode to an amazing man and an amazing olde world pub with an amazing atmosphere. My Partner absolutely loved the nut roast. The fish and chips was amazing we would fully recommend a visit.

Visited this pub for the first time for lunch with some old colleagues. We are all in our mid to late 70s so proper grumpy old men, very picky and discerning. Stayed for lunch and a couple of us had the fish and chips. We all declared the best fish and chips we had ever had. The steak and ale pie was scrumptious. The place was spotless and the decor was spot on for a pub and not pretentious. Staff were helpful and attentive. Perfect location between town centre and the cathedral. 13 mins walk from railway station. Plenty of car parking nearby. What didn't we like? Actually the picky, grumpy old men couldn't actually find a fault.

Stopped after booking in the morning, had Sunday lunch, 4 people and Daphne the spaniel! What a great pub! Food was fabulous plenty of meat, vegetables were cooked perfectly, the staff were very attentive ( thank you Harry) and all made a fuss of Daffers! I cannot recommend this pub enough, slightly more expensive than we normally pay at home but hey we’re on holiday! Good pubs deserve good reviews this wasn’t good it was Great!

Had a great lunch today, great menu choices and wine list. We had a really friendly greeting when we walked in and an amazing waitress, Sophie. Lovely decor and the food was fantastic, just a short distance from the Cathedral. Will be going back when we next visit Winchester

We were very lucky to grab a table for 2 here, as due to the lovely weather and market on, the town centre was extremely busy. We both had roasts, a beef and pork both were superb with very generous portions and very tasty. The roast had everything you would expect, with plenty of veg, carrots, parsnips, cabbage, red cabbage, cauliflower cheese and great roast potatoes. Friendly and good service as well. Will certainly return if we get the chance.

Popped in for couple of drinks and lunch on a Saturday whilst visiting Winchester. Staff were really accommodating, helpful and pleasant. Food really good, atmosphere buzzy but not loud with a mixture of locals and visitors. One of the best pub lunches we have had for a long time.

Freezing cold they couldn’t be bothered to light the fire it seems …. calamari well it was indifferent as was the main pie of the day mass produced microwaved for which they charge a fortune nice staff tho

Hired the private room upstairs for a lunchtime gathering of around 25.beautiful antique surroundings, lovely and warm with attentive staff.was so overjoyed with the splendid buffet.,varied and well presented....but the thing I liked most of all......no dried up sandwiches in sight!!! Well done to you all

Good lunch in a very busy pub but only to be expected due to being so close to the Cathedral. Noisy but that was due to a large family gathering. Waitress we had was very friendly and helpful. No complaints with food, thank you!

The menu was very limited and the tables were crammed together offering you no privacy. We literally had to take turns speaking with the tables next to us.

Staff very pleasant and attentive. Food (normal and vegan) disappointing! Would consider other fast food outlets nearby!

We booked a table for six, and we were shown upstairs where our table was the pub downstairs was very busy as it was upstairs but it didn't feel too uncomfortable, we ordered our food and drinks , the service was impeccable as was our food which was freshly cooked and very tasty, also not overly expensive great value for money,considering how busy they were we all agreed how very nice our experience was and are looking forward to revisiting the William Walker, would not hesitate to recommend definitely one if not the best in Winchester.

We were a large group of 11, the restaurant called ahead as they were getting low on roast dinners , this was really appreciated. Really good food , great service, we will definitely return .

Nice busy city centre pub, first one you hit after leaving the Xmas Market....£9.50 for a small mug of mulled wine!! Extortionate....The Vine 100m away sells for £5.50.

Dining solo and no idea which pubs were good as I was new in town, so I appreciated the warm welcome from the young chap behind the bar as I walked in. Had a lovely table with a view out a window so I could watch the world go by. It was early evening so the pub was quiet, which I appreciated. Nice decor, and quite cosy. Delicious nachos with the beef chili, and a refreshing Aperol Spritz or two! Would visit again the next time I am in Winchester. Unbeatable location on a quiet street right by the Cathedral. Quick and friendly service.

This place is exceptional.The welcome was incredibly warm. Every member of staff was kind, welcoming, friendly, warm and simply very nice indeed!Service was OUTSTANDING! Attentive, and wonderfully hospitable.Food was good. Certainly plentiful! We were beaten by the generous portions. Lovely wines including the Court Garden English Sparkling from East Sussex. Lovely Provence Rosé too. The atmosphere in this hostelry was electric. It was so lovely! People were happy and it felt so safe and family friendly. The staff here should be highly celebrated. They work as a team.They know how to look after customers. They should be incredibly proud of themselves.You all gave us a lovely evening. Bless you and thank you.

A group of us went to William Walker yesterday and were thoroughly impressed with with venue, friendly staff and excellent food.The service was excellent, the food was excellent and we were told about the history of William Walker. Thank you Mitch. Would highly recommend this pub. great location too.

Lovely little pub! Visited two nights on the run as we'd really liked our first visit on a rainy Sunday evening so returned again the next night. Great atmosphere and welcoming staff. Big shout to the lovely Emily who was warm and welcoming but efficient too. Great asset to the pub! She served us on both nights and was a real pleasure.

Very comfy pub serving an excellent Pimms and several real ales on tap. Staff extremely friendly, didn’t have any food so can’t comment on that. Extensive cocktail list also

Booked a table for a hour slot early Saturday evening, staff were young, friendly and very efficient.Good selection delicious bar snacks, loved the calamari, piping hot and freshly cooked but by far the best thing were the staff, professional but very welcoming.Will be visiting again soon

My partner and I love the William Walker and have been many times, so we were excited to take our friends out to dinner, but it was not a great visit this time unfortunately.I booked the table a few days in advance for 4 people. When we arrived we were led over to a small, wobbly, round table which only had 3 chairs, not a great start. We noticed that other people in the pub just for drinks were on larger tables which would have been better suited to diners. We were the only customers having dinner in the downstairs area and feel that it would be better to seat customers having food and customers just having drinks in separate areas. We heard the staff say to a couple sat in a booth that they did not need to give up the table as they had seated the other guests elsewhere. Was this table meant for us?The music was very loud and other customers rowdy. We could not hear each other to have a conversation. People were getting up and walking around without face masks and the staff didn't even seem to notice. This happened so many times that I checked with my boyfriend that it was still a requirement to wear face coverings indoors. The customers on two tables near to us who clearly booked separately, kept moving nearer to each other and staff did not ask them to sit back at the tables. One of the members of the group was shouting at us out of the window as we left.In the ladies loos, the toilet seat was broken and the bin was overflowing with paper towels, clearly not checked for some time.The food was disappointing for the price. The Hunters Chicken is supposed to come with triple cooked chips, but the chips we received were soggy and dark and tasted like they had been re cooked in the fryer.The only good point was that the Scottish waitress was very nice and friendly and we received good service from her.We were left disappointed with our visit. I did not think that at 730pm this would be a rowdy pub. I noticed that the usual manager who is fantastic was not working that evening. We will visit the William Walker again but maybe we will stick to going at lunch time when it seems the food and atmosphere is much better.

Lovely pub to spend time with friends. The atmosphere is cozy and chilled, great drinks and friendly staff. You should totally try the Passion fruit Collins 😍

We booked for a familyMonday night meal while our Son was home from Uni.Fantastic Food (Menu not massive, but it was Monday) - Scotch Egg for Starter is not to be missed.The couple running the Pub really add a relaxed youthful vibe - our small doggy was made very welcome with treats!

Delicious home cooked chilli. Friendly service and good value for money. Thank you for a great meal.

Whilst visiting Winchester we popped in to this establishment for a spot of lunch. Friendly greeting and good ambiance (apart from another customer's extremely irritating yappy dog!)Fairly limited menu. Garlic bread for starters : nice crispy ciabatta but topping very greasy. I enjoyed my bacon chop with eggs and lovely crispy chunky chips. My husband found pastry on his chicken pie a tad too dry.Good Covid regs (apart from salt and pepper on tables : most restaurants nowadays are just serving condiments in packets)

We popped in to see if we could get a table. The staff are amazing. Can't do enough for you. Lovely food and you can see their covid precautions were being followed meticulously without it burdening the guests. Highly recommended.

Loved this place! We found this to be our go to spot, it was just nice and welcoming. Staff, drinks and looks of the place were great (will make more sense if you research Mr Walker). We would revisit in a breath and wish it was our local. Great place! Thank you

A nice pub with friendly staff who will aid your exploration of this great city. They take every precaution to ensure safety during Covid

We popped into this lovely pub for a couple of lunch time drinks on Saturday. The staff were fantastic especially Danni who was incredibly friendly and helpful and managed to get us a table booked for later in the evening on what was a very busy day. All the staff were doing their best at keeping everyone Covid safe at this very difficult time. We would definitely go back when visiting Winchester again!

Wentvin forcan early afternoon drink. All staff working to the letter of the law regarding COVID regulations Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Good available if wanted Thoroughly recommend. Well done

We came on a Sunday for a roast dinner. I had the roast chicken and my husband and son had the beef. It was all lovely, we couldn’t fault it. There was a great selection of vegetables and a perfect Yorkshire pudding. The service was great and the place has a lovely relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely be back again.

Visited the William Walker on a Saturday evening with a couple of friends for a meal and some drinks. Service from the bar staff, Alex, Joe and a chap with a man bun hosting the place it seemed but I didn’t catch his name, was excellent and all so friendly. We had cocktails made by both Alex and Joe without any problems despite how busy they were. they all coped with the evening rush and the food was perfect and served in good time. The only downfall to the evening was being told the kitchen was closed so we weren’t able to order desserts despite it being not long after 8pm and other tables were still eating. There was a group of lads that came in later in the evening for drinks and sat in the corner. They became quite rowdy and could be heard swearing from the other side of the pub, which for a place of those standards you wouldn’t expect, however the gent with the man bun (again not sure of his name) dealt with it perfectly and politely asked them to quieting down. All in all a good evening as always and will be coming back in the future

We had a lovely lunch time visit here. The staff were wonderful so helpful. The Covid systems set in place were very reassuring. The food we ordered was lovely. Would definitely recommend and come back again. Thank you

Perfect Sunday Pub Lunch....lovely atmosphere, everything really well organised and tasty food. Can thoroughly recommend the Caesar Salad + Grilled Chicken. Really great service....looking forward to visiting again some time.

We've booked a table here for pre lunch / dinner drinks a couple of times recently, before moving on to our restaurant. Covid means you get plenty of space and bar service. Staff are attentive and friendly. Maybe its not as atmospheric as pre covid when you'd be sqashed up against everyone else on a busy saturday afternoon, but personally I think I prefer the extra space and peace and quiet!

Wow..delicious Sunday lunch. One had beef one had chicken..Massive plate and wonderful cauliflower cheese. We don't live too far away so will defiantly be back..Yummo

Stopped off for a rest and a drink staff were very welcoming and attentive place was spotlessly clean we didn't eat but the food looked amazing well worth a visit

I visited here with my boyfriend and Aunt on a busy Saturday lunchtime. On arrival we were asked to sanitise our hands and to register with track and trace. It is table service only and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. This pub is very clean and we saw staff thoroughly cleaning tables and seats in between customers. We will definitely be back!

Superb service. The team were very well trained and exceptionally friendly. The care taken within the covid guidelines was well managed and added to the experience. Thank you for an enjoyable evening.

I went there thinking that will be another weather spoon but I was wrong. I ate the best burger and fries chips in the 3 years that I been leaving in UK. Next time that we visit Winchester we will go there again

We were lucky to find this restaurant as it was a Wednesday and everywhere was fully booked. Lucky for us a charming young lady said they had a spare table, sadly others were less fortunate than us. The service was very good and the food was served quickly and under the current safety rules. The steak was cooked to perfection, my compliments to the chef. The staff there are a credit to the manager and made it a pleasant quick dinner. A restaurant worth a second visit.

Winchester is my home town but as I no longer live there I had not been to this pub for a long time (although used to know it well). The interior has been refurbished to a very high standard and is both contemporary and sympathetic to a historic building. The pub has a very elaborate system in place to follow social distancing guidelines and it was extremely clean. The staff were wonderfully friendly and welcoming but the table service was a touch hit and miss. I ordered the Caesar salad with halloumi making clear that I was vegetarian. The salad arrived with fish on it and the halloumi was massively undercooked. The staff changed it quickly and without any problem. The food was a touch disappointing unfortunately.

Me and my partner visited here after a long walk around winchester ! Our welcome was warm and friendly which is all anyone could ask for. The service throughout out stay was second to none as well as the wine being reasonably priced and delicious. We hope to come back here soon, to enjoy a glass of wine or 5 ;D Thank you The William Walker

Karen, the Assistant Manager was lovely, really helpful and friendly. All staff we met were effecient and nice. The pub is very cold, heating on apparently, but we had to keep our coats on as well as our jumpers while we ate unfortunately. The chairs weren't particularly comfortable, very thin seats, not somewhere you would want to sit much longer than half an hour. Toilet facilities weren't great either, bit dodgy having to sit on a broken toilet seat! We had chicken satay starters, moist tasty chicken but 50% more sauce needed, some cucumber would have been good too.Kids fish and chips wasn't enjoyable. The fish still had the skin on, luckily the chips were lovely, but the peas were like bullets. Not something I would expect my child to eat. The chicken burger tasted nice but such s small piece of chicken was very disappointing, more like a child's meal than an adult portion. Maybe somewhere we would pop in to have a quick drink if in the area, but definitely not somewhere we would want to eat again.

Sosta per aperitivo che si è protratta molto... Ottima la carta dei vini e prodotti di grande qualità per i Gin Tonic e gli amati Negroni; tutt'altro che professioniste le ragazze al banco anche se volenterose, ma sarebbe auspicabile nonché bello vedere personale abile e preparato che non usi misurini per cocktails come un farmacista.

Good location near the Cathedral. Like the decor. Good food. Good wine. Dog friendly. Have been before and will come back.

Stopped off for one drink and ended up staying a few hours. Really nice bar staff with good comfortable surroundings. Live music from 9pm was really a pleasant surprise.

Food was ok for the price but not amazing and not as good as the reviews would have you believe. Desert was really poor with a the apple crumble just a pile of cubed apple and a spoonful of crumble on the side. Trying to hard to be different.

Excellent venue near the cathedral to pop in for a good pint. We were in on a very busy Sunday so could not eat but we were very impressed watching the staff keep on top of many tables and a busy bar. Food looked exceptional but you HAVE TO BOOK which many visitors had not. Really friendly staff and lovely ambiance - has to be worth an afternoon of anyone's time.

Lovely roast Sunday lunch. Chicken and lamb were tasty. Good amount of meat is provided. Super homemade Yorkshire puddings! Do book though as it was busy. Quieter tables upstairs. Alex served us really well even when we noticed the chefs had missed off our honey glazed carrots!!! Maybe some green veg as well would be nice to add more colour. We were so full did not need a dessert. We will be back!

This is a thoroughly lovely pub with fantastic staff and great food. It has an interesting and relevant theme running through it, and the interior design is really eye catching. Food is excellent and in good portions. Service is always with a smile and they are very welcoming to single diners. It is located very close to the cathedral and quite rightly very popular. I really enjoy coming in here (when I can find a seat, its very popular!). You are never turned away here, and the staff always do what they can for you. The young female manager should hold training courses for other establishments in Winchester on how to treat people - she is a gem.Great pub, great food reasonably priced, great atmosphere - what more do you want?

Having been turned away by two other pubs, because we have children, we were happy to find this place that accepted our (very well behaved) children. Lovely pints, Frontier and Peroni. Good enough to stay for a second.

Super place, great atmosphere and plenty of choice, good spot for a few drinks! Mixed crowd of old and young locals, quite a trendy spot.

We booked to have a work Christmas lunch at the William Walker on 19th December in the private dining room. From the start, Danni and her team were extremely helpful by fitting us in on late notice after a cancellation elsewhere. The pre-order process very easy and straight-forward as it could be done through an online link. We all thought the food was excellent on the night and the service we received throughout the night was great, the staff could not have been friendlier! We were greatly impressed by the decoration of the room and the views of the cathedral during our meal was a bonus. We would greatly recommend!

We’ve been here a couple of times now for big family get togethers and have always been really impressed with the food, service and atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

We spent a few hours here on a cold Friday January night, the pub was fairly busy (busier than most others in the city!) with a good mix of people. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the beer was kept very well.

We had a lovely meal The William Walker on 05 December, as we were a group of 20 we were seated in the upstairs private dining room which was beautifully decorated and felt really Christmasy. The food was good and despite the large group, we were served promptly and without any issues. The pre-order process was very straightforward and the service we received in advance of the event and on the night itself was fantastic.

We had a fab New Years Day lunch here and the food was delicious!y daughter had the junior fish and chips, my gas and had the burger and I ate the fish finger sandwich - all yummy! The waiter was really helpful and friendly and we will definitely be returning!

As a northerner, I love a good pie! The pie here was excellent (as was the dessert, wine and service). Thanks for a lovely evening!

This is probably the best pub in Winchester city centre, and what makes it that, are the staff. Holly, Karen and Danni are just great and make you feel welcomed.

We had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was so festive and the friendly staff happy and very helpful. Great 3 course meal and a memorable evening. I think we'll make this a new tradition.

Great meal and great service, same as last year. We all had a fantastic time. Will definitely keep coming back!

Popped in for a few Festive drinks; The pub is quite nice; drinks okay, and all in all there was a good atmosphere.

The entire experience of Sunday lunch at the William Walker was unsurpassed. From the moment we walked in and were greeted with friendly smiling faces we knew we'd made the right choice! Food was top class...easily the best pub roast we've had (and we're quite well travelled).

We had lunch at this pub while visiting the Christmas Fair in Winchester this week. Good Upmarket British food, served promptly, friendly staff and seems like a popular one with the locals. Close to the cathedral and High Street

The menu looked good and the staff were friendly, unfortunately eating there at a busy time was not a good idea. Parts of the order were forgotten; the sharing vegetable dishes were too few between too many and the service was haphazard. We knew we had to vacate the table by a certain time but the service was so slow that we had to cancel the last bits of our meal order as we would have ended up having to stand to finish them. We won't go back.

Lovely food...Great roasts and a good selection of vegetarian meals. Staff very friendly, efficient and helpful. Will certainly be back!!

This is our second visit to this pub as we were in Winchester back in the summer. Nice friendly staff.

This was a great place to visit. Had the veggie burger which was very nice. It was very busy but the staff were accommodating and polite. Really close to the cathedral.

Such a warm welcome. Very friendly. Nothing too much trouble. Food well presented and tasty. This is the second time I’ve visited.. still as friendly.

Reviews looked good but have to say was disappointed, just loath it when you have a Sunday lunch served with everything piled on a plate with a large Yorkshire puddings hiding a very average lunch , would have been nice to have a good selection of vegetables & not one carrot & a loaf of red cabbage which is not my desired option with a roast- on the plus side staff where pleasant

We popped into the William Walker looking for a location for our a Wedding Reception. Immediately we were made to feel welcome and staff member Danni went through all the options and ideas. We booked there and then. We have been kept updated and helped all through the process.

I went in for lunch with my daughter, the staff are so welcoming and the atmosphere is lovely. They had a new menu and the food was absolutely amazing, so well presented and delicious.

Was down from Newcastle at the weekend & came across this majestic pub on Sunday evening, pricey but very welcoming & the two staff were friendly plus it’s location right next to Winchester cathedral makes up for it, will be back in Winchester in February so will be back in here for a glass of beer or two.

Lovely atmosphere. Good tradition pub.

Visited after graduation and had a drink with the family and the atmosphere was as lovely and the staff were very helpful. Would recommend for students and families

Came here as a group and had a lovely evening. The menu is not massive but the food quality was very good. We had a wonderful waitress who was helpful and quick to help. Location is absolutely incredible with a lovely view over the cathedral and very close to the centre of town.

What a surprise when you walk in the door. A lovely oldie worldview pub. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. They couldn’t do enough without being overwhelming. The food was fresh and delicious with plenty of choice.

Stopped for lunch on a Saturday. The pub is quaint but clean and a stone throw from the cathedral. It cost us £75 for 3 adults and a child with drinks. The food is pub food but very nicely made. We had burgers, with lovely touches such as mustard seeds in the beef patties, and a hot salmon salad which was divine and more than enough for a main course, which is not always the case with salads. Staff is friendly. Oh, and the loos are very clean. A great place to eat.

Popped in here for a pint and found they had one of our favourites Gales HSB. A welcome drink of well kept beer. Pleasant and friendly bar staff.

Booked in for Sunday lunch for group of 14, after a trip to The Bombay Sapphire Distillery Tour. Was seated in an upstairs room, which accommodated us very well! Had pre ordered as big group so just drinks order needed. Very nice server looked after us (did not get his name, but very tall had to dodge lights strung on ceiling) accommodating our sense of humour when one of the groups beer was a little delayed! Excellent food was received by everyone in the party no one had any complaints, Would definitely visit here again if in the area.

Zeer vriendelijk en snelle bediening. Giabata met kip en mozzarella, super lekker. En zeker goed van prijs.

Popped into have a bar lunch before tour of Winchester Cathedral. £13 for ham hock egg and chips for my husband. I had battered cod, and that was nice. The chips were bad enough- supposedly refried but to me tasted and looked like stale chips reheated from day before. The fried eggs were not great, But the piece de scandale was the ham hock- Came as a cluster of very dried up ham bits with the texture of crisp string. Festering among this unwholesome fare was a fried mosquito. I complained loudly about the ham, as my husband would not. He hates fuss. But when he found the mosquito and showed me, I was discreet about that and mentioned it quietly to the bar manager. The meal was not charged for and they also offered us free drinks which was nice. But my husband insisted on giving the manager a £10 for his trouble.

What a happy bunch of waitresses greeted us when we arrived at the pub. What a good atmosphere it does make all the difference. We enjoyed our food of fish and chips, fish cakes and Somerset Brie and grape sandwich all served with a smile.

I’ve just been for Sunday lunch here after reading some of the reviews, and I’m so glad I did. I feel uncomfortable at times as a single woman eating out, but was made so welcome by the staff I will definitely be back. I had the roast beef which was amazing, too much for me lol, then managed to squeeze in a desert which was just as nice.

My rule of thumb is first impressions count.

My friend and I organised a re-union for nearly 30 ex colleagues upstairs in the function room where you can enjoy a scenic view over Winchester Cathedral. The staff at the William Walker are all lovely! Very helpful, good communicators and they made it a pleasure to organise our event. Food was excellent too and a good time was had by all. Can thoroughly recommend. Thanks guys (especially Summer!) - you were all brilliant!

My husband and I were visit Winchester and couldn’t decide where to eat as we wanted something quiet and away from the main shopping areas.

We chose The William Walker, based on the menu displayed outside which set our expectations. The staff are very responsive and helpful so the service is really good. The food exceeded our expectations. It's very good indeed. We were pleasantly surprised by the bill too.. .

A weeks visit by my choir to Winchester Cathedral was made much more pleasant by the friendly staff, top quality ale and good food.