Winchester Eclipse Inn

This is one of my favorite bars in Winchester. It has a unique atmosphere and fantastic outdoor seating in the summer. Late night drinks here are always lively... read more This is one of my favorite bars in Winchester. It has a unique atmosphere and fantastic outdoor seating in the summer. Late night drinks here are always lively and enjoyable.

My friends and I were regular customers 50 years ago ! and we decided to meet here for a drink and a sandwich recently during a visit to Winchester. Only a shor... read more My friends and I were regular customers 50 years ago ! and we decided to meet here for a drink and a sandwich recently during a visit to Winchester. Only a short visit to the Eclipse but the atmosphere was still good. Since our original times, the dividing wall between the two tiny front bars has been removed, making one still tiny front bar but we found space to sit. The sandwiches were excellent and came with a few crunchy chips and salad. Service was friendly. A pleasant visit apart from one thing….I am sure the gents toilet is absolutely exactly as it was 50 years ago. I am all in favour of the smallness and quirkyness and really dont mind that they are antiquated, its part of the atmosphere of the old building but really we felt that they were not that clean. The floor in the cubical was soaking wet but there is really no excuse for the toilet tank being falling apart and held together with Sellotape or the only just operative flush handle instead of a chain fitted to the high level tank ! Details really do give away the care taken by the owners and it would be so easy to sort out.

Lovely old pub (circa 16C) opposite the Cathedral. Supposedly haunted. Small bar and beamed ceilings. Very quiet on our Monday afternoon visit but a good range... read more Lovely old pub (circa 16C) opposite the Cathedral. Supposedly haunted. Small bar and beamed ceilings. Very quiet on our Monday afternoon visit but a good range of ales.

On a rainy day, we stopped by this restaurant and had a delightful lunch. The service was top-notch, as was the food and drinks. We highly recommend this charmi... read more On a rainy day, we stopped by this restaurant and had a delightful lunch. The service was top-notch, as was the food and drinks. We highly recommend this charming pub with its rich history and we will definitely be returning. We also noticed that it is dog-friendly, so we will be bringing our furry friend along next time!

The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere with attentive staff, and they serve Doombar beer. I noticed several people walking in and leaving because the front was... read more The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere with attentive staff, and they serve Doombar beer. I noticed several people walking in and leaving because the front was full, but there are tables available out the back and upstairs, so be sure to explore those options. I'll definitely try the food next time I visit as it looked delicious.