Discover our top spots for eating pancakes in Winchester, for Pancake Day 2026 and every day
Looking for ways to celebrate Pancake Day in Winchester? This year, Pancake Day falls on Tuesday 17 February 2026, which just happens to be in the middle of February half-term.
To mark the occasion, the Winchester Cathedral Pancake Races take place annually in the city on Shrove Tuesday and 2026 is no exception. Come along to sample pancakes from a food truck outside the cathedral before watching local teams compete in races to win prizes such as 'team wearing the best fancy dress'.
If after all that fun you fancy celebrating Pancake Day by eating a whole load more pancakes, keep reading to discover our favourite places to eat pancakes in Winchester city, as well as in nearby market towns, all year round.
Josie's
Josie’s is a family-run group of independent coffee shops known for their super thick stacks of pancakes, loaded with toppings. You'll find pancake stacks topped with everything from buttermillk fried chicken, fried eggs and maple syrup to Biscoff sauce and vanilla ice cream. You'll find a branch of Josie's opposite The Arc in central Winchester, as well as in nearby market towns Alresford and Bishop's Waltham.
The Square
American-style pancakes topped with Biscoff sauce, Biscoff crumb and whipped cream are on the menu at The Square, near Winchester Cathedral.
Open House Deli
Open House Deli is a café and eco-friendly store in central Winchester serving breakfast, lunch, cakes and coffee. Swing by for delicious pancakes with banana and hazelnut chocolate or Greek yogurt and a seasonal fruit compote. Gluten free and vegan buckwheat pancakes are available.
The Little Kitchen Bistro
Pop to The Little Kitchen Bistro, a buzzy neighbourhood café a few minute's walk from Winchester train station for American-style buttermilk pancakes, served with maple syrup and crispy smoked bacon.
The Ivy Brasserie Winchester
Head to The Ivy on Winchester High Street for buttermilk pancakes topped with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, Greek yoghurt, lemon balm and warm red berry sauce.
The Town House
All-day eatery The Town House in Alresford, a pretty market town near Winchester, serves pancakes on their breakfast menu. Choose between a stack topped with maple syrup and bacon or Greek yoghurt and berry compote.
Cobbs Farm Shop Winchester
You can order a trio of fluffy stacked pancakes topped with butchers’ smoked streaky bacon and maple syrup or Greek style yoghurt, berry compote and Cobbs Honey for breakfast at Cobbs Farm Shop, which is in Headbourne Worthy, just outside of Winchester city. During February half-term 2026 they are serving pancakes all day long, with a special pancake menu and smaller portions for kids too.
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