Book brilliant roasts for slow Sunday lunches in and around Winchester
Nothing says autumn like curling up in a cosy pub corner with a comforting Sunday lunch. Ideally near a roaring fire. Even better if you've just finished a walk in Winchester city or its surrounding countryside.
What makes up the perfect Sunday roast is a hotly debated subject, but whether you're team Yorkshire pudding or cauliflower cheese, prefer buckets of gravy or a dab of mustard on the side, Winchester district has you covered. These restaurants and pubs in and around Winchester are serving up incredible roast dinners every Sunday, from traditional meaty affairs to plant-based roasts. Time to hunker down for a slow and snug Sunday in Winchester.
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The Wykeham Arms, Winchester (pictured)
Generous roast lunch sharing platters are on the menu at this atmospheric pub in historic Kingsgate Village, which is between Winchester Cathedral and Winchester College, while vegetarians can enjoy a roasted vegetable and feta pithivier.
The King Alfred, Winchester
Grab a table in The King Alfred pub's cosy bar or outside in the heated marquee for beef, porchetta or homemade nut roast, served with all the trimmings. The friendly, neighbourhood pub is just a short walk from the centre of town.
Greens, Winchester
Sundays are taken seriously at Greens in Winchester, where brunch is served all day and roasts are on offer from midday. A Bloody Mary is their recommended drink of choice for both.
Chesil Rectory, Winchester (pictured)
The place to head if you like your Sunday roast on the fancy side. The beautiful beamed building offers a two- or three-course Sunday lunch featuring classic beef, pork or nut roast, with fine-dining flair.
The Old Vine, Winchester
Try The Old Vine for a traditional Sunday lunch in the shadow of Winchester Cathedral. There's one meat option each Sunday (either beef brisket, lamb shoulder, pork shoulder or chicken) while the plant-based option is a sweet potato and onion tart with all the roast trimmings.
The Bishop on the Bridge, Winchester
Roasts with all the much-loved sides are served each Sunday at The Bishop on the Bridge, a pub with views of Winchester City Mill and the River Itchen as it rushes past.
The Wellhouse at Lainston House, Sparsholt (pictured)
For something a little different, head to The Wellhouse at Lainston House, a cosy restaurant where every dish is wood fired. The Sunday lunch menu features smoked brisket, woodfired pork loin and a wild mushroom tart, with woodfired cauli cheese and pigs in blankets as optional sides.
The Crown Inn, Bishop's Waltham
If you're constantly suffering with dish envy, try the roast at this Bishop's Waltham fave. You can have corn fed chicken supreme and sirloin of beef on the same plate, with sides like maple roasted parsnips and pumpkin mash.
The Northbrook Arms, East Stratton (pictured)
Beef, pork, chicken, a trio of all three, or a 'nut free' plant-based alternative are on the menu at relaxed country pub The Northbrook Arms each Sunday.
The Tichborne Arms, Tichborne
Settle down inside this charming rural pub, or outside in the cosy, heated stretch tent, for a sublime roast of smoked beef short rib, pork, chicken or butternut squash wellington.
The Fox, Crawley
The Fox in the pretty village of Crawley, just outside Winchester, is known for serving up a stellar Sunday roast. Swing by for roast Hampshire pork, Black Angus beef, Romsey Lamb or a vegan nut roast.
The Chestnut Horse, Easton (pictured)
This smart pub in Easton, just outside Winchester, offers a two- or three-course lunch on a Sunday. Choose between half a chicken, pork collar, sirloin or a nut roast, all served with roast potatoes and veg.
The Hampshire Bowman, Dundridge
Hearty portions of beef, pork, chicken and stuffed butternut squash are on the menu at this traditional, rustic pub, which is surrounded by pretty Hampshire countryside.
The Globe, Alresford (pictured)
A cosy, 15th Century pub in the heart of Alresford, The Globe has open fires and pretty views of Old Alresford Pond, as well as a varied Sunday roast menu. Expect dishes like roast topside wagyu beef and mushroom, spinach and chestnut wellington.
The Bold Forester, Soberton
Book a table at this renovated village pub, near Wickham, for a Sunday feast of beef, pork belly, vegetable wellington or chicken, served with all the roast dinner trimmings you could ask for.
