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 you 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
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Last updated: 5 May 2026
Cabinet Rooms
Swing by Cabinet Rooms on Jewry Street for a slow weekend brunch of avocado toast, a full English or a full veggie, served with a breakfast cocktail if you fancy it. There's also a breakfast menu, served on weekdays too, which is made up of dishes like eggy crumpets, waffles topped with bacon and maple syrup and poached eggs on toast. Not forgetting the pastries you might be able to get your hands on, if you're quick enough!
📍Winchester city centre
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.
📍Winchester city centre
Forte Kitchen (pictured)
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.
📍Winchester city centre
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.
📍Winchester city centre
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.
📍Winchester city centre
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.
📍Winchester city centre
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.
📍Winchester city centre
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.
📍Winchester city centre
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.
📍Winchester city centre
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.
📍Winchester city centre
Open House Deli
For veggie and plant-based delights, try Open House Deli. Brunch is served here every day until 3pm and the menu is made up of dishes like brioche bun filled with kimchi, fried egg, mushroom and local Lyburn cheese or labneh, dukka, poached eggs and herbs on sourdough toast. They also do pancakes, granola and yummy porridge bowls.
📍Winchester city centre
Ivy Brasserie Winchester
You can linger over brunch at Ivy Brasserie on Winchester High Street on weekend days and bank holidays. The menu is varied, ranging from brunch classics avo toast, pancakes and eggs royale to proper main meals like fish and chips, shepherd's pie and steak and chips, if you end up feeling more like lunch.
📍Winchester city centre
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the best place to eat brunch in Winchester?
Winchester city centre is full of buzzy cafés, coffee shops and restaurants which serve brunch throughout the week and at weekends. You'll find lots of options on Jewry Street, Winchester High Street, around The Square and Middle Brook Street, but there are great spots all over the city, in nearby market towns and in Winchester's surrounding countryside too.
- What is a classic brunch dish in Winchester?
Many Winchester restaurants and cafés incorporate local ingredients into their brunch menus, such as chalk stream trout and watercress. Look out for locally sourced eggs, cheese and baked goods too.