Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 800 reviews

What User likes about The William Walker:
We had a wonderful evening at the restaurant on Friday, December 12th. Despite it being very busy, we were lucky enough to secure a table that we didn't have to give up all night. View all feedback. What meandmylovelies doesn't like about The William Walker:
Sunday lunch to celebrate my sisters birthday. Food is average, the portion is small, the gravy was synthetic . Enormous dry Yorkshire pudding. For twenty quid each I think the standard of the food could be elevated. The meal was only warm, not hot. 2 carrot sticks, half a parsnip , dessert spoon of cabbage, didn’t really notice the cauliflower cheese it got absorbed into the gravy. Three bits of potato, 2 slices of... View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 377 reviews
Maureen398
15.01.2024 - 19:01

Good lunch in a very busy pub but only to be expected due to being so close to the Cathedral. Noisy but that was due to a large family gathering. Waitress we ha...

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I2070ZNadrianh
15.01.2024 - 19:01

Staff very pleasant and attentive. Food (normal and vegan) disappointing! Would consider other fast food outlets nearby!

Stephen
15.01.2024 - 19:01

The menu was very limited and the tables were crammed together offering you no privacy. We literally had to take turns speaking with the tables next to us.

L4573NNjohns
15.01.2024 - 19:01

We booked a table for six, and we were shown upstairs where our table was the pub downstairs was very busy as it was upstairs but it didn't feel too uncomfortab...

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Angela
15.01.2024 - 19:01

We were a large group of 11, the restaurant called ahead as they were getting low on roast dinners , this was really appreciated. Really good food , great servi...

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The restaurant presents a mixed experience, attracting diners with its charming atmosphere and convenient city-center location. While some patrons enjoy friendly service and excellent cocktails, many express disappointment with the food's quality and temperature—often described as average, overpriced, and hastily prepared. Smaller portions, lackluster flavor, and inadequate warmth have led to critiques, especially for traditional Sunday roasts. However, larger groups have reported satisfactory service and delicious meals, praising the attentiveness of the staff. With a little more consistency and care in food preparation, this venue has the potential to elevate its dining experience considerably.

Heyrestaurants
4.8 ★ from 5 reviews

This is a charming pub, but I was not allowed to take a photo outside with a pint in hand, which was disappointing since I share the same name as the pub.

We had a wonderful evening at the restaurant on Friday, December 12th. Despite it being very busy, we were lucky enough to secure a table that we didn't have to...

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The pub is fantastic, with exceptional staff members named Sam and Josh. They craft outstanding cocktails that go above and beyond. However, there could be a wi...

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Josh is a great bartender, needs better spirit selection to show off his skills.

Amazing pub!! Amazing food! Amazing staff!

Yelp
4.5 ★ from 6 reviews

Nice atmosphere, service and friendly patrons. If only we had time for a meal. Close to Winchester Cathedral.

The William Walker is my favorite pub to go to. The waitstaff is fabulous and the food and drink are great. I recently had my family celebrate in the...

Too early to go to dinner at Rick Steins and having wandered around the Cathedral (annoyingly, our fault, rather too late too see the new exhibition...so we...

Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 412 reviews

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