The Best Restaurants in South Wonston, Hampshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Amazing breakfast at Josie’s in Winchester! The place is super popular, and we had to wait for a table, but it was absolutely worth it. The atmosphere was lively, the service was great, and the food was fantastic. I had the breakfast pancakes, and they were incredible! Everything about our visit was spot on—highly recommend if you’re in the area! 🥞☕

Came for the pancake week specials, was not disappointed. I got a steak and egg 2 stack anf my partner got a buffalo chicken 1 stack. All delicious but she was the dinner winner. We shared the veggie tots which were lush as always.

After visiting Josie’s in Winchester town centre now on multiple occasions I can assure anyone who goes an outstanding brunch selection! The menu is fantastic, not only are there multiple options for breakfast/all day brunch but everything is very reasonably priced for the quality and portions provided. I’d highly recommend this cafe to anyone looking for a great local brunch spot, I’m not directly for the area but I happily travel for places like this. The location of this particular cafe js slightly out the way of the town centre, however you will find there is normally a 30-45 minute wait time for a table (Approx for 2 people) which does allow plenty of opportunity to enjoy a walk in Winchester town centre while you wait!

Pretty busy on a Sunday lunchtime so they took our number and buzzed us an hour and a half later (shame you can't book). Once there we all had a double stack of pancakes which were very filling and tasty. Perfect place for a treat, highly recommend.

Visited today with with my husband and 4yr old for lunch. Had a warm welcome when we arrived and was explained how the menu worked. The restaurant was small but wasn't busy when we arrived shortly after they opened at around 12.15pm Monday. The waiter explained my son could play with all the toys in the window and action figures. He didn't peep over lunch and was very busy playing! We had a couple of games of Mario Kart which was fab too. Food arrived quickly and hot, nice pies, mash and gravy. All in all a great lunch. £12 for a meal which was prices right. Make sure you use the toilet as its an experience!

Went here today couldn't eat as was fully booked but did manage to have a quick drink and was a really cool place to visit inside was awesome the menu is only pies and they are very unquie and each table has a computer game that you can play unfortunately we did have one of these tables so didn't manage to test them out might have to come back when it less busy

Food is DELICIOUS - we went on a Saturday for lunch, and the vegan options did not disappoint. Generous portions and original ingredients. Loved by Don Bourguignon pie. The Not Dog pie is also great. Amazing decor for fans of video games / movies / series. Toilets are Star Wars themed. They have old video games available to play too! Couple of suggestions: Cleanliness - high chair for our child was really dirty, we had to use several baby wipes before we could sit him down in it. Waiters completely ignored him too (which seems to be very common in the UK... but children are people too!) Lots of great paraphernalia but a lot of it looks pretty dusty/dirty! Otherwise, we will be back to try the rest of the menu, thank you 😊

Such a cool place, took lots of pics of the decor! Very reasonably priced. My chicken pie was great, but my mash was cold, the meat in my friend's beef pie wasn't very tender and his mash was cold too...however, the gravy and the liquor were top notch and, the pastry was fantastic and the flavours were great! We'd definitely go back ***update*** We went back! Friend made a better pie choice (BBQ chicken), mash was hot, pies were crisp and delicious, only thing that wasn't as good was the liquor this time. But I'd now give 4.5 stars. Staff also lovely

Absolutely delicious. We popped in without booking on a Saturday lunchtime and they squeezed us in. Ordered a mixed platter (meat) for 2 and we weren't disappointed. Generous portions and variety, service was very good, also had baklawa which was incredible! Would highly recommend, and we want to try the mains next time, because other peoples dishes on their tables looked and smelled amazing.

Amazing meal, food was so well flavoured and beautifully cooked enjoyed every course definitely recommend going for a meal out food good price for what you get and the quality. Staff couldn't do enough and worked hard.

We had an amazing lunch with very lovely service. All the food was perfect especially the authentic puddings. I highly recommend a visit.

Great atmosphere, excellent food from a wide and varied menu and fantastic service. An absolutely fabulous and faultless experience. I can't wait to return.

Great steak, fairly good service and atmosphere. I had an excellent steak, with good quality sides. It was well prepared, with great flavour and is generally much better than you get in an average steak restaurant. The location is central to the city, so parking is a challenge, but I would say it's worth the trip, finding a space and walking to the restaurant. I had and would certainly recommend the T-Bone, it really was very good.

We visited the Porterhouse for our mother's 80th birthday and had a brilliant meal. The staff and management couldn't have been more helpful and attentive, including setting up balloons and organising the birthday cake (which we were permitted to provide ourselves with no issue that it would mean no dessert orders!). The steaks were perfectly cooked, starters and sides all great (probably the best Steak Tartare I've ever had) and the chips were insanely crispy! Easily the best place to eat Steak in Winchester.

What an amazing find this evening . Thank you so much to my wonderful husband to be for treating me to a really romantic evening and dinner again. We will both definitely be back in the near future

Great steak restaurant. Lovely staff and great fresh produce. Good wine selection and great steaks 🙏 Great for larger groups too

Lovely decor and the staff were friendly. A shout out to the toilets for being stylish and very clean. Food wise, the starters were delicious, squid and arancini are definitely recommended but the mains left a little to be desired. However, the chocolate / celebratory bombe on the other hand was amazing and the staff even wrote us a sweet message. I'd go again to try other food from the menu and would try the afternoon tea or the cocktails. 4.5/5 + £££

What an amazing place for lunch! One of the best restaurants we’ve been to in a very long time. Service excellent, food delicious and an ambiance to savour and enjoy. Thank you Ivy and our server, Cameron, we had a wonderful lunch. We were given surprise birthday cakes to celebrate our birthdays, such a lovely touch. A meal to remember. Can’t recommend it enough.

The Ivy is a great place to eat with unusual food on offer. I had whisky barrel smoked venison tartare to start and goose, turkey, and duck shepherd's pie for my main. The staff were very attentive. My only complaint is the acoustics are very poor and we had to shout across the table in order to have a conversation. It is a popular place as it was packed on a Monday evening a week before Christmas.

One word; Amazing 👏 I ordered the roast and I was always sceptical because I love the old pub but was pleasantly surprised my only gripe was as i was eating I saw someone get the beef 😋 and got food envy 😅 nevertheless the roast was succulent, potatoes crisped to perfection and everything was moist and super tasty. Don't get me on the desserts. I could sit there and eat them all day. Sticky toffee pudding 🍮 is intense flavour on the mouth

We were passing through and stopped for lunch here. Wasn't expecting such an amazing burger! It was very thick, juicy and full of flavour. The fries were nice and crunchy and well seasoned. Daughters sausages were delicious too. Cost around 30 quid to feed the both of us including a beer so not bad value for money. Staff were fantastic, very friendly. Definitely recommend

Came for lunch on a week day, wasn't expecting too much but given the car park was nearly full and the pub was quite busy I had better expectations and I wasn't wrong, the team were friendly and helpful. They have a good range of beers and drinks, the wine was of a good standard too. The show stopper was the food, I had venison, my wife the chicken, both dishes were delicious, frankly I could have eaten anything listed on the specials board, we left very happy!

If we could give this pub 5 stars plus then we would!! Found this pub on google search whilst on a visit my family. We all decided to give it a go after reading the reviews and we were not disappointed. The food was absolutely delicious, every course perfectly cooked, very flavorsome, and well presented, absolute top compliments to the chef. The service was very good, our food arrived in a timely manner and was served with a smile, it was a great experience and we would highly recommend.........we are definitely going to come back when next in Winchester. Fabulous experience.

Amazing cocktails and food, comfortable dining option even for a Monday night! Definitely come back, thank you

Stumbled into this amazing restaurant/pub - the atmosphere was wonderful, food outstanding, the only thing that let it down and this is a biggie for me - the cutlery is super poor 😔. I mean 20p cutlery. The place is eclectic and food is served in plastic bowls or on plastic plates - there is some pottery - but if only some money was spent on the cutlery. I'd most definitely eat here again but I'd take my own cutlery with me 😊

Fantastic food - brilliant authentic Malaysian cuisine fused with other Asian influences. Have been a regular customer since opening and cannot recommend enough. The beef rendang is to die for and the breakfast rotis are genius! Regular changing seasonal menu offers great variety and makes me keep going back. The addition of weekend brunch with a mish mash of traditional English staples combined with roti is just amazing, and it’s great to see that they support and source from local producers. In addition, the service is fantastic - James and his wife have created such a brilliant atmosphere with a beautifully decorated old pub that keeps the informal pub feel - but still feels special enough to dress up and go out for a treat. Easily my favourite restaurant in the area - keep up the amazing work guys!

A fantastic surprise! From the outside, it looks like your typical pub, but this place is so much more. The food was absolutely delicious, with a menu that far exceeded our expectations. The ambiance inside is warm and inviting, and the staff were friendly and attentive. I highly recommend making a day of it and exploring beautiful Winchester, then capping it off with a meal here. Can’t wait to return!

We came here for bottomless brunch. The food was amazing and the drinks were really good. Would recommend the candyfloss gin and tonic. Rosie looked after us and made sure we were always topped up. Would definitely recommend.

We tried the Christmas special- festive full monty and the pig on pillow. The pizza is nice and the crust is crunchy. There are different type of cider as well.

Popped in with my daughter on Wednesday and we both had pizzas. Having been to Italy this year, I can say hands down that these were on a par with the pizzas we had there. Super tasty, amazing bases and just delicious. Really lovely friendly staff. All perfect.

Popped in with my friend for lunch, and the stable has such a wonderfully cozy atmosphere with lovely staff. Had the Hawaiian Five-Oh and by far the best pizza I have had with such fresh ingredients and homemade dough

Excellent. Great value for money - 45 pounds for lunch for two adults and child, meal and drink each. Fresh food and nice portions. Good vegan options. Huge outdoor eating and play area. Very prompt and attentive service. good beer selection but sadly no craft beer on keg! Lots of parking.

What a lovely establishment! Absolutely fantastic food! The lamb rump was DELICIOUS and beautifully presented as was the beef with horseradish mash. ( My photos don't do the dishes justice!) Great atmosphere, roomy but cosy. The staff were very friendly and extremely professional. Highly recommend, would definitely go back.

4th time I've been here, twice for Sunday lunch, and recently on 2 Saturday evenings. We had the same server both Saturdays, Ollie, and they were fantastic, recognised us, made a huge fuss of my dog, brilliant service, I had pie and mash which was delicious but I asked if I could have just 1 chip as I couldn't decide between chips or mash, and the chef made a small stonehenge of chips in my mash lols, you wouldn't get such fun service in a chain pub. The food is really nice, all tastes fresh and the menu is varied. Sunday lunches are great too, but the Saturday night meals we have had have been excellent on all levels, and it's not too busy so you can sit and enjoy your meal in a lovely ambience. But the service is absolutely top notch. I almost don't want to leave a review in case we can't get a seat again lols, but the staff are what makes the place so good, including the chef adding the extra chips 😆

Turtle Bay is always a great vibe, and I’m find the food and drink never fail to deliver great flavours. I’ve been several times over the years and I have always had an enjoyable visit. My recent visit was good, albeit the service was a bit slow and things did take quite some time. The food however was excellent, and I would highly recommend the Jerk Salmon - it was sensational. The cocktails are great, and if you catch them on 2-4-1 they are a bargain. The Reggae Rum Punch is always a winner. If you’re looking for some flavoursome food and good drinks, Turtle Bay is always a great shout.

Our server Chris was very attentive, extremely polite and happy in his job. Which is lovely to see. He catered to all our needs. He is an asset to turtle bay. Good staff are very hard to come by and he is certainly a worth looking after. The food and drink were perfect 👌🏼 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A place filled with lots of bustles, happy hours with a good selection of cocktails. Sweet corn fritters were excellent but not for those who cannot tolerate spice.

Didn't know what to expect from Turtle Bay but was pleasantly surprised. Went for dinner - Food was excellent as were the 2 4 1 cocktails, service was polite and prompt even though it was a busy night. Would highly recommend a visit although..... If it's a quiet evening meal your after, probably best not go on a Saturday night as it was crowded and very noisy......but that can only be a sign of a popular establishment. Looking forward to going back.....