Wykeham Arms in Winchester

This pub is great. Not only is the building beautiful but the food is also delicious and the staff look after you really well.

We only stopped for a pint but stayed and had a meal and another pint . It’s not the cheapest but we enjoyed our meal and the pub has a nice feel with what appears a mix of tourist and locals We liked it

A chaotic and appallingly managed experience at this famous pub well past its sell by date. Our lunchtime starters took an hour to arrive and our main courses over 90 mins. No explanation or apology. We abandoned our table before desert and left some 2 1/2 hours after arriving. Not recommended.

We always have stayed here for over 20 years It feels like home the staff are fab the food and hospitality are good as is the location We held my mums funeral party here and we celebrate her birthday every year

Had a great 3 night stay at the Wykeham Arms - great room, lovely meals (dinner and breakfasts) and looked after by very friendly, efficient staff. Would recommend this for anyone wanting a short break in Winchester, very central location and easy to get around the city on foot. Great selection of drinks in the bar - with some very well kept beers. Thank you to all the staff we met.

Visited today for lunch with friends. I hadn’t been for 5 years. I particularly commend the Chef and kitchen staff for a delicious Beetroot Starter with 3 types of Beetroot, some cooked al dente, others picked and a refreshing sorbet. Front of house staff friendly, helpful and professional.

We had the most wonderful dinner here last night, the mussels in chicken butter were out of this world, the fillet steak cooked to perfection and the lemon cremeux which was vegan was wonderful, I don’t usually have a dessert but that id happily devour many times over 😋 and not to mention the staff who were so accommodating, absolutely lovely and offered some of the best service I’ve had in a while 🙏 all in all a fantastic birthday celebration was had and we can’t wait to return 🤩 oh yes also super dog friendly 🐶

A lovely, memorable meal. The food was superb, we ate every mouthful slowly and happily as it was so delicious. We both had the pig cheek starter but the real highlight was the fillet and short rib. Beautiful steak, fabulous ‘jus’ and other little splashes of taste on the plate that complemented the meal perfectly. We matched the meal with some lovely Rioja and left with full tums and some delicious memories! We will return!

Our Valentine's dinner here was a superb experience. Exceptional food, excellent service, and a wonderful ambience. Thoroughly enjoyable.

We held our daughter’s wedding reception here in December 2023 and we were over the moon with the amazing and tasty food, welcome and service. The staff went above and beyond to make the occasion a memorable and happy one. There was a beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the room and the tables were set perfectly. We had a parking issue and the manager, sorted it for us. I can recommend The Wykeham Arms and Sian particularly for her patience with all our dietary needs and requests.

A very disappointing meal. Over priced for a very small portion of vegetarian pasta! I mentioned how small the portion was to the manager and all he said was he’d tell the chef! We left hungry and paid £70 for 2 with one drink🤦🏼‍♀️ We shall not return there again it’s a pleasant pub but prices ridiculous and food not worth it. We should have said how unhappy we were with the bill. Really worth no more than £40 tops!!!

An enjoyable 2 night stay between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day, the perfect location while spending Christmas with family nearby. We stayed in the superior Post Box room, in the building directly opposite. The steep staircase wouldnt suit everyone, but the room itself was very nice. The staff were all polite, friendly and helpful, at an inevitably busy time on Christmas Eve afternoon when we checked in. The bar area was bustling throughout and friendly. We ate at the restaurant late on Christmas Eve and we both thoroughly enjoyed the chilli prawns (a substitution for the sold out mussels), Wyke pie and crumble, all ofvwhich were excellent. We struggled to understand the negative feedback from some recent reviewers about food quality and portion size. Yes the portions could be slightly bigger, but we were not left hungry. We would have no hesitation in staying and dining here again, on our next trip to Winchester.

Smashing old worldly pub with a wonderful vibe. The food is delicious with a small but varied menu. We both had the fish and chips and agreed it was the best we’d ever had. The puds were also superb - the panna cotta a revelation! Loved everything about this pub - plus the quirky toilets!

We live in london- wimbledon. Our local pub serves excellent sandwiches Here we ordered a beef sandwich with chips and it was £15. Wouldn’t have minded if there had been a choice of bread (white only it seems or if there was a choice nobody asked) Doorsteps of stale bread with 2 pieces of beef and a lot of grainy mustard. Chips were OK. I did complain and they said “maybe the chef toasted it” Really? On both sides? Very poor value. The pub itself is very quaint and was surprisingly busy.

This had always been a favourite pub of ours for over 20yrs. Ambience great, drinks good,let down massively by the food and service. Food very overpriced and tiny portions .we left hungry. I don't know what is going on with popular pubs in Winchester but there has been a definite decline in food being served.Dont go here to eat if you have been out walking and are hungry go down the road to Queens I nn.

The place is magical as a result of its location but the staff are surly - the food mediocre - it was such a disappointment- it needs better management and staff that care about what they do

We had a great time, the food was splendid and every dish we ordered had something special that pleasantly surprised us. The staff were unbelievably friendly and we would have lost a valuable item without their help :D . It has a well deserved high reputation among locals, and I would recommend it anytime.

Great Pub in Winchester. However, staff definitely needs more training in regard to being polite and friendly.

Dort übernachtet inkl. Frühstück und Abendessen. ZIMMER:Jedes Zimmer ist anders. Liebevoll eingerichtet inkl. Kühlschrank. Es ist kein modernes Hotel, aber ein typisches Pub/Restaurant mit Zimmern. Wer nicht gut zu Fuß ist, sollte das Hotel meiden, da kein Aufzug und steile Stiegen. Bei Hilfe wird jedoch gerne vor Ort mit dem Koffer tragen geholfen. Handtücher und Föhn vorhanden. Frühstück: Überichtlich, aber alles dabei. RESTAURANT: Grossartige englische Küche! Unbedingt dort essen. Preis und Leistung = Top! Eines der besten Lokale in denen wir jemals in England gespeist haben. Von Vegetarisch bishin zum Fleisch ist alles empfehlenswert. Wer den britischen, klassischen Stil liebt, sollte unbedingt dort übernachten oder zumindestens dort dinieren.

I have always loved the Wykeham Arms as a pub and it's always my first choice when taking associates out to dinner in Winchester. The walk through the cathedral to the pub sets the tone beautifully, leaving your guests feeling like they are in "proper" England, being treated to a very special experience. Upon entering the pub you are met by a lovely old bar, gentle hater and an eclectic mix of historic pictures and artefacts on the walls that stimulate conversation. I have eaten at the Wykeham Arms on many occasions over the years and have always felt that it delivers great food and very efficient, friendly service. That was until my recent visit where the service let down the whole experience and has prompted me to write this review. Once seated we were handed menus and left to browse before the waitress returned to take our drinks order. After 10 minutes I could see that my associates (from overseas) were getting thirsty and probably starting to wonder if this was the normal kind of service to expect, so I went to find a member of staff to see if we had been forgotten. The maitre d' eventually appeared from the kitchen to ask if i was ok? When I politely enquired as to when our drinks would arrive I was told, somewhat aggressively, that "this isn't the kind of establishment where drinks come out quickly, you need to relax and wait at your table". Not a great start to the evening. The drinks were eventually brought out and served by a rather charming waitress who then took our food order, by which time we were all rather peckish and looking forward to some good food. The food came and was fine but sadly not as memorable as previous visits. We decided to have a dessert but after 15 minutes of waiting for some icecream we were regretting our decision. I must stress that this was on a Thursday evening and the place was not busy. Would I return to the Wykeham Arms - Yes, but probably not with work associates as the attentiveness and speed of service is way off the pace. Fine if you're after a long, boozy lunch!

Dinner in the Tea rooms linked to this pub with family for a 40th! Delicious food and a lovely area outside, covered for rain. Food was delicious.

This is a lovely old pub tucked away behind the cathedral walls. Not quite the welcome of the previous charismatic publican, but that is a hard act to follow. We had the fish and chips cooked in a crispy batter which we shared and I enjoyed along with a couple of puddings, both delightful. But for all that it was pricey and surprisingly empty. I'm told that all changes at the weekends when they are full. Still worth as visit if only for the decor of the walls which are stuffed with interesting things.

Lovely historic pub. Ellie went above and beyond, fantastic service a complete super star. Great customer service, great food good beer...

Mercoledì sera, dopo una visita del centro di Winchester ci siamo fermati in questo storico pub per una birra. L'offerta era veramente molto ampia e la nostra scelta è ricaduta sulla Frontier, una birra inglese a me sconosciuta di gusto assai amaro. Per fortuna era molto fresca e l'ho bevuta lo stesso. E pensare che c'era anche la Peroni Nastro azzurro alla spina, sicuramente più gradevole al palato ...

Stayed for three nights and it was fantastic. Room was really spacious and lovely, ours was up two flights of step stairs if u have mobility issues ask for a ground floor room. Tiny little fridge on the wall, enough for water, milk and a bottle of wine. Bed was very comfy and a massive walk in shower in the bathroom. Location is perfect very close to the city area about a five minute walk. Breakfast was also fantastic, such a selection, as is the complimentary goodies in your room. Parking on site for all rooms. Wish all our UK accommodation was up to this standard. Well done to a great team.

My husband booked for a two night stay at the beginning of May for my birthday. We stayed in the Postbox room which was lovely and is across the street from the actual pub so was nice and quiet. The staff were very attentive and it was super busy due to the bank holiday weekend. The room was clean with tea, coffee and fresh milk (always a bonus for me) and a little fridge with water and a few beers. We had breakfast on the Monday morning which was very nice and a great choice and we ate in the pub on the Monday evening which was lovely. Breakfast on the Tuesday was slightly disappointing for me as they had run out of smoked salmon and muffins as I wanted to try the Eggs Royale, however what I did have was lovely. Really good value for money. A great location just a short stroll from the cathedral and the main High Street with some lovely river walks on the doorstep too. We would definitely return.

We went for Sunday roast and it was incredbile. Such very generous portions and all so incredbily tasty. Really couldn't have left happier with the quality of the food. Service was super friendly and prompt. Didn't need to wait long at all. It's not a cheap pub but the food is great quality and very good portions. Every bite was delicious.

6 people went for lunch, the service was nearly commensurate to the charge. The roast lamb was really good, Generously proportioned but less so if you consider the £22 price per plate. The squash Wellington was a triumph and we will try and recreate this fantastic dish at home, albeit we won’t need to spend £19 on a few veg and pastry. The 3 burgers were £18.50 apiece and the boys were looking forward to what should have been one of the best burgers ever served. Nah didn’t happen. Under seasoned, cold, made worse by the near frozen lettuce and tomato which then proceeded to turn the bottom bun into mush. The bun itself was an unremarkable diminutive thing unworthy of its place on this plate, untoasted, lacking bacon, gherkins, relish or dressing of any kind. I would say it was dry, but it was wet ! Disappointed enough to have written here.

The Wykeham is a lovely pub but the food is very average and very expensive. We were there for Sunday lunch, with the prices ranging from £20 to £27 so at the top end of the scale. The food is, at best, average. If you paid £11.95 for it you wouldn't be unhappy. One of our group had trout which was tiny and cost £24 and an extra £5 for the tiniest portion of fries. The sides of veg for the other roasts were so small it was embarrassing trying to share. It's a real shame because the place has ambience and is the kind of place where you would expect to pay a bit more, but in return you are entitled to expect quality in return.

probably the best gastro pub in Winchester if not the region. Excellent ambiance, great beers, excellent food and very well appointed rooms if staying over. Very friendly and helpful staff too. A 5 minute walk from Winchester highstreet, shops, cathedral. Tight but sufficient parking. But...

A bit of a mixed bag. Two of our party of seven opted for the prix fixe two course meal, which looked like great value. It was certainly very well cooked and delicious, but miserly on portion size. My chicken dish came with one slice...

I’ve already written a review regarding our three night stay here (spoiler alert - excellent!) but we also used the restaurant & bar every evening. We loved the quirkiness of this pub, the real fire and all the framed pictures & memorabilia which adorn the...

I was so much looking forward to supper out with my godmother but sadly the two main courses we ordered were a disappointment. Not wanting fish & chips or a burger I decided that chicken would be a safe option and was attracted by the...

Lovely waitress, lovely atmosphere, but food not good, soup cold, chicken too salty to eat. I love this place so will be back but today was not good. Money deducted for meals but a shame as I wanted my mum to have a treat. Ended...

We’ve been meeting up with friends here, every few months, for some years. It used to pride itself on serving up really good food, and did indeed have a proper chef in the kitchen. But it’s been taken over by Fullers and the food is...

After finished College History Tour, we went to this pub for a pint. I went to the toilet and found great water tank. A good selection of beers and doggy friendly pub. Like it. Manners maketh man

After a disastrous meal service I decided to email the manager and sent a copy to Fullers head office. Now over a week later neither has acknowledged my message so here is a copy of the email which explains everything... Dear Sir/Madam, I have left...

Had a lovely family lunch at the Wykeham Arms - great atmosphere within a traditional English pub. It seems to be the only pub in Winchester with an open fire so the atmosphere and being surrounded by Winchester history made our lunch even more enjoyable....

Met some friends for a catch up and food. Arrived 3.30 Saturday afternoon, no food available (despite a sandwich menu being advertised) and not allowed to sit in the empty restaurant area. It was suggested that we sit in the garden, in the rain. Visited...

Excellent old pub with so much history in Winchester and with William Wykeham and the College A lovely ploughman’s lunch and local beer

Great traditional pub. Log fire. At least 15 draught beers ( I think I counted ). We sat and ate in the bar area. The desks are old and from the local Winchester college (mine has RS scratched into it …….. who could it be...

Our room was lovely, beautifully furnished, and the location is fantastic- so close to the cathedral, and we could park too, despite not being checked in. The rooms are quirky, and definitely not accessible if you have any kind of disability. We were up 2...

Another great stay at The Wycombe arms. Lovely comfortable room. Great food and drinks. And a special thank you to all the staff.

Stayed in the pub on a Sunday and decided to eat here, v busy, we ate excellent Sunday roasts, all v tasty esp the lamb (soft if a little fatty) and the pork, with loads of veggies and the red cabbage beautifully sweet, huge portions....

I booked The Wykeham Arms for 6 as we were visiting Winchester for the weekend and it had come up consistently when searching ‘best roasts in Winchester’. From the off I found the online booking process straightforward and I rang nearer the date to confirm...

Stayed in the Bakehouse Garden Suite over New Year for two nights and from start to finish the stay was perfect.. We arrived early on the Friday and had a spot of lunch prior to the room being ready, What a lovely old pub just...

We have a large dining booking for 6-Jan-23. To help with supplies the pub has sent a link which should allow access to a menu and to pre-order all food. The link doesn't work. Try to email them and they won't reply. Try to phone...

I’ve been here many times before and always had great service. However today: Took an age to take our order Only upon ordering informed that dishes unavailable Two mains delivered a full hour before the other 7 White coffees delivered cold Dessert did not appear...

My wife and I came to Winchester for its Christmas market but the Wykeham Arms stole the show! Staying at the pub added to the appeal, knowing we only had to climb two sets of stairs to our generously apportioned room. The food, or should...

Reading some earlier reviews, the Wykeham Arms must have been one of Winchester’s better eating places but now - I’m not sure it is. I started with the Game Terrine which was pretty poor in every respect. Before I say why, let me say that...

Stopped here for a few drinks on a Monday evening and really liked this pub, loved the smell as you walked in - not sure if it was the wood burning but was lovely, like the atmosphere and would definitely came here again !

I booked for Sunday Lunch to meet with family to celebrate my husband's birthday. I had a meal here within the last month and the food was very good but the Sunday lunch service was terrible and the food distinctly luke warm and even cold....

Booked a table for 6pm for Sunday roast, as we had the dog with us were told we would have to eat in bar areas which was fine. We were also told that we would have to order our own food at the bar once...

Ate at the Wykeham on Saturday. It was very busy and the staff were rushed off their feet. Notwithstanding that the service was quite good once they attended the table. The menu was fair and hinted at excellence, but the food itself was just average....

A shadow of its former self and no longer the Winchester Icon. Surly staff and terrible service who need a crash course on how eating works (cutlery, condiments etc). The food was good and well presented but not cheap and one of the signature dishes...

The Wykeham is a pub, a real historical one. That’s what you get here: a true English pub, with everything that goes with it: decorations, setting, small angles and isolated rooms, old furniture, warm atmosphere. The food is not of a Michelin star, but of...

Sorry to say but the experience was awful. Maybe it was just a bad night who knows. I booked for 7.30 and we arrived a few minutes early, the restaurant section was pretty busy and people were still being seated some 20 mins later. We...

This was a treat for our great friends and my parents, so there was every opportunity for an extravagant evening of dining. The pub did not disappoint. I used to live in the city and last set foot in The Wykeham Arms over 20 years...

Small, quaint pub tucked away in a side street behind the cathedral. Have not eaten there and whilst we knew drinks are a little more expensive than others it was still worth a visit. It has an intersting, nice interior and the service is good.

What a disappointment! So incredibly expensive! Let's not forget... it is still a PUB! We have always been very fond of this beautiful pub and would visit every time we found ourselves in this part of the world, on our way to the New Forest...

I stayed in a single room over a weekend. It was small, cosy, functional with lots of great extra touches. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and the excellent breakfast. Great staff, lovely pub, thoroughly recommended

Popped in for drink on way to cinema, double vodka and dash of orange juice £10.90 , ridiculous at best especially for a back street pub!

We were put into what they call a suite which overlooked the garden. The garden hadn't seen a gardener or a mower for years and they had the biggest brambles I had ever seen. The accommodation consisted of a downstairs sitting room with a bathroom...

We are very fond of the Wykeham Arms having eaten and stayed here many times in the last 20 years. However today was disappointing. To start with one of our party was given a menu which was not the same as others in the group....

After a 2.5 hour drive to Winchester and a careful navigation through the narrow city streets to reach the hotel the friendly welcome was much needed. Luckily I had the only free space in the car park as well to help my mood! As to...

Quaint old pub - but a total rip off….I live overseas but regularly visit the UK and Winchester. Since 1992 I have probably had 50 meals at the Wykeham - I used to rate it as my favourite pub in the UK. Sadly, no longer!...

Just returned from a weekend at the Wykeham arms and couldn't fault the hotel. The room was incredible - very clean and full of character, there was parking on site which was also very helpful, and the restaurant and pub was great - we ate...

We booked our visit for Sunday lunch a couple of weeks before. They knew we were coming! On arrival at 12.15 the first thing we were told was that they wanted the table back at 2.30 pm. Possibly not the best welcome but it was...

Great pub, wonderful staff, and managed to bag a table on a busy Sunday lunchtime. Very dog friendly, but all behaving themselves very well. Beer kept very well too. Would definitely revisit but quieter times are Mondays to Wenesdays.

We had a group of 19 people for a delayed works Christmas lunch. The food was on another level as was the service. Despite the pub/restaurant being busy there was no delay with service. We arranged for food to be served at 14:30 and it...

I’m surprised to read so many negative reviews below as we visited the pub restaurant last night for dinner and had a really lovely meal, one of the best we’ve had so far in Winchester. The ambience of the pub is great, really authentic, cosy,...

Just a short walk from Winchester Cathedral this is a very cool Pub, reminded me of my days at school with the small desks, we only had drinks so cannot answer for the food. They seem to have all the usual pub amenities plus all...

We had high expectations for our Saturday lunchtime visit at The Wykeham Arms which were unfortunately not met. The food was satisfactory but the prices were extortionate. £16.50 for a burger and a very small portion of chips. A small portion of chips alone as...

Visited for a birthday meal. OMG, this is a great pub for a drink but don’t eat here. There are so many places to eat in Winchester, don’t waste your money here. Average food at expensive prices, served lukewarm, menu choices terrible, trading on its...

Absolutely awful food/evening AVOID Honestly terrible menu served lukewarm and slovenly. I won’t go back by choice

A joy of a pub. Lovely atmosphere on a Friday afternoon, with roaring log fires, a good range of beers and friendly helpful staff. It took some finding but was well worth the effort. An absolute gem of a pub.

We went to The Wykeham for my son's 23rd birthday having been there a couple of months previous and had a lovely meal. The pub was fairly quiet and could have been warmer but The Wykeham has a natural ambience that make these less of...

We reserved a table and specifically requested a dog friendly table. When we got there we were seated at a table which is a narrow walkway on the tiniest table basically on the laps of the other tables. Neither of us could get our legs...

This is a gorgeous, cosy, friendly pub. A really buzzy, fun atmosphere in the bar. Very friendly staff. We had supper in the restaurant - An incredibly delicious steak, cooked to perfection. We stayed the night in the Hamilton room. Immaculately clean, very comfortable bed,...

I love the Wykeham Arms as a pub and have long wanted to try the food here. What a let down. My starter was some kind of cheese tartlet which had clearly been bought in. It was quite small and served in a large bowl...

lovely old pub ,very laid back and cosy , lovely and warm on cold december day , staff warm and welcoming, always look forward to visit

Well what can I say!!! The Wykeham Arms certainly isn’t what it used to be!! Food was not good, everything needed to be seasoned, beef was sooo hard and fatty as not reduced as it should have been. Trout was lovely but expect they only...

First time I have had to do this. With eight friend we had their £38 Christmas Meal No wine Glasses when we arrived (still in washer), drank from water glasses , not normally an issue Asked for butter and extra toast with Pate starter, 10...

Booked this pub for Sunday dinner and have to say What a great find! We had the roast pork and the vegetarian wellington, the food was absolutely delicious and service was attentive and well timed. Friendly staff too. Well done !

Popped in for a coffee on a cold day, surprised to see the hand sanitiser unit was over by the bar rather than in the doorway !! No signage at all to advise that wearing of face masks was required by law, no protective screening...

I messaged the pub Friday night to express my thoughts but as they’ve not replied to my issue then I have decided to air my thoughts on here. My family of 6 dined with you tonight (booking in the name of KP, booking of 6,...

Visited on spec (good pub guide) and were very impressed. Atmosphere great. While he pub is clearly known for food, it also has retained a significant bar area ao felt like a pub for locals. Great character (and some Winchester eccentrics to boot) Fish specials...

I had the mackerel starter. It was disappointing. Mackerel is a very cheap fish but the portion was tiny. The beef skirt and mash was very good though.

Dropped in here for drinks before moving on for lunch somewhere else. The place was almost empty but did fill up very quickly. There were 4 of us and my companions all had various beers but I wanted a vodka and tonic as I don't...

My husband and I stopped here for drinks. Plenty of space in front part of pub (we could see some tables were reserved), when as we walked in we were then told to ‘stand here’ by a staff member who was very brash in manner....

This was my third visit, and will be my last. I was resident, and took dinner with one bottle of wine. Clearly, a supportive client. I then went to the bar and was refused service by the manageress. I was not intoxicated but wanted a...

We dined here on Friday evening, we really enjoyed the congenial traditional pub atmosphere and some stunning food. We had great, low key service. It was quite pricy - I think a little over the top considering what we had, hence 4 stars.

my partner and I came here for a lovely evening meal, the staff and the food were just perfect! Cannot express what a great time we had! The brie and the chicken I would recommend

We went for lunch. There are lots of small interlinked rooms (the ventilation could be better), and we were lucky enough to get a table in an unstuffy room. There seemed to be only 2 waiters for the whole place, but they were so good...

Great location. If you are staying as a resident, they have a small Carpark. Ideal for exploring the Winchester cathedral. It is a very short walk. 3 mins away. The pub with rooms is a old house with very different rooms . The room was...

We have just spent the most wonderful two nights at The Wykeham Arms. We had a lovely suite of rooms called Post Box. The staff are so friendly and make you feel special. The breakfasts are very nice. We had dinner last night and it...

We had the pleasure of staying at the Wykeham Arms for one night and it was just perfect. We stayed in the Bakehouse and the garden suite is everything and more; beyond expectations. We had a beautiful dinner in the restaurant; fantastic service and noticeable...

What a lovely pub ! So glad we went there (twice) ! The food was excellent ,the most delicious English Pea Soup , Cheddar Rarebit and of course the Lemon Meringue .Staff were friendly and efficient .Well worth a visit.

No side given, 1 hour wait.... food is ok but experience is definitely bad... honestly not professional We ordered 3 synday roast, they delivered after 50 min, forgot the sides... no apologies or any feedback... The food was good but the experience was horrible... I...

Had not booked lunch after a tour around Winchester with two very old work friends and decided the Wykeham Arms after many years living in Winchester was the best place to eat and Drink and recharge our batteries. .Must say it was a little quieter...