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The Forte Tearooms
From 9am, the inviting aroma of freshly cooked breakfasts draws locals off the high street 50 metres down Parchment Street to this ideally situated independent restaurant. Come midday those in the know stream in to sample the delicious variety of sandwiches, light snacks, salads and black board specials(British and exotic) prepared using fresh products, much of it local. These dishes are available all afternoon as well as one of the only authentic home-made cream tea in Winchester, accompanied by a splendid range of speciality teas. The eclectic specials board is extended to provide fantastic evening dining with a range of fine wines and beers at this unique, fully non-smoking restaurant.
Open Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm. Some Farmers Market Sundays 10am-4pm. Thu-Sat evenings from 6.30pm.
Opening
Season
Opening 2008
Road Directions
Whether from A34 or M3, follow signs for Winchester city centre. Follow one-way system, Parchment Street crosses St Georges Street 100 metres after Mc Donalds. Please use any city centre car parks.
Public Transport Directions
Easy walking distance from railway station (10 minutes), bus station and National Express drop off point (5 minutes). Parchment Street is situated just off the High Street by Smiths and The Four Corners is last door on right, just before St Georges Street.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Some no smoking areas
Accessibility
- No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
Children & Infants
- Children's Meals
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
- Highchair(s) available
Parking & Transport
- Railway station within 5 miles
- Railway station within walking distance
Catering
- Meals served all day
- Special diets catered for
- Vegetarians catered for
Payment Methods
- Delta
- Maestro
- MasterCard
- Solo
- Visa
Establishment Features
- Groups by arrangement
- Licensed for alcohol
- No smoking in dining area
- Open all year round
- Open on bank holidays
- Special Opening for Groups by Arrangement
Languages spoken
- Dutch spoken
- German spoken