Enjoy slow weekends in Winchester with these places to eat brunch
Slow weekend mornings equal brunch. Our favourite meal, the breakfast-lunch hybrid is what's called for when there's no rush to get anywhere and you can take your time over a big late-morning feast. Best of all, anything goes, from waffles, French toast, pancake stacks, eggs (scrambled, poached, boiled, benedict - you name it) and classic full English fried breakfasts to burritos, burgers and more.
Here in Winchester city, there are plenty of places to get your brunch fix. Ideal for fuelling up before your head out to have the perfect day in Winchester. All you need to do is clear your calendar for a slow start.
Main image: Josie's
Forte Kitchen
Head to Forte, just off the High Street, for classic brunch fare like French toast, avo on toast and full English, as well as more unusual options like a build-your-own breakfast brioche, golden rosti benedict and patatas bravas topped with a crispy fried egg.
South Downs Social
Breakfast is served all day long at South Downs Social, making it the ideal spot for brunching any time you fancy. Order sourdough toasties and chunky ciabattas, or appease your sweet tooth with a generous plate of French toast. You can choose toppings like bacon and maple syrup or something lighter like tropical fruit, coconut and cream cheese. They also serve fancy granola and classics like poached eggs on toast.
Josie's (pictured)
Pancake lovers should head to Josie's on Jewry Street for thick, fluffy stacks topped with maple syrup, buttermilk fried chicken, crushed oreos, ice cream and berries (not all at the same time!) This all-day brunch spot also serves up toasties, benedicts, brunch burritos, breakfast tacos and eggs, all ways, washed down with smoothies and thick milkshakes.
The Winchester Orangery
Avocado toast fans have options at The Winchester Orangery, where you can get yours topped with eggs, feta and gremolata or haloumi, chorizo and harissa. Other brunchy delights on the menu include shakshuka, eggs royale and the Orangery Brekkie Muffin, an English muffin stuffed with sausage, bacon, cheese, egg, tomato jam and hash brown.
Lucky Lychee (pictured)
Swing by Lucky Lychee on a weekend morning for a taste of their Malaysian menu, brunch-style. Their brunch dishes are based around roti canai, Malaysian flaky flatbread, served with traditional curries or butcher-cured bacon and curry sausages.
Toast
You can expect lots of carb-based options at a spot called Toast. Their brunch menu is made up of French toast and things served on toast, like wild mushrooms, smashed avo, BBQ chicken and all the makings of a mega full English. Pair with a matcha, chai, coffee or something stronger from their cocktail menu.
Kavi (pictured)
While away a weekend morning at Kavi with really good coffee and brunch dishes like Turkish eggs, a full English made with local ingredients and eggs benedict with an elevated base of puff pastry, potato puree, steaky bacon and slow roasted tomatoes. If you prefer your bunch on the sweeter side, look out for their plates of loaded French toast.
Projects
Grab a table at Projects for brunch dishes like herby scramble (herbed scrambled egg with hot honey halloumi, pickled cucumber and flatbread) or feta hash (butter beans, crispy buttery kale, hashbrowns, feta, a fried egg and pickled pink onions). Make sure you browse Projects' store once you've eaten. You'll find pre-loved clothing, vintage, antiques, homeware from indie and local makers and a zero-waste refill.
Greens
Every day is brunch day at Greens, where classic plates are served up each morning. We're talking bacon and eggs, full English and eggs royale, plus breakfast baps, shakshuka and bubble and speak topped with poached eggs and hollandaise. Make your brunch punchy with a mimosa or a Bloody Mary on the side.
