TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"My wife booked lunch for the two of us to celebrate my birthday in a restaurant I have wanted to go to for some time. It met all my expectations. ..."

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Matthew Bailey

"Excellent Thai curry with a real kick. Good value in the fairly upmarket town of Winchester. Service was prompt and very polite and there were no..."

Paul Weston

The Eclipse Inn

76/100 (1845 ratings)

Ham Sandwich Comes with Fries and a Side of Chips

Longdog Chinook Single Hopped Ale

Moo and Blue British Beef Steak & Stilton Pie Plus Mash Peas and Gravy

Chicken Burger Skinny Fries & House Slaw

Pie and Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

"We have not visited The Eclipse since pre COVID days. It's a super pub , with a great atmosphere, nice to be able to relax and enjoy a few drinks..."

Brian Short

"It had been many years since we visited The Eclipse as it is always so crowded but today it was empty when we arrived. The decor and atmosphere,..."

David L

"My friend is profoundly deaf and wears hearing aids, so when I asked about background music (makes hearing harder) the manageress immediately offered..."

Michelle Hobbs

"Well what can I say, our large family booked here for Christmas lunch catch up and we were greeted when we entered, Jason the manager reserved us the..."

Kelly Weir

"Delightful Tudor pub with wonderful drinks and accommodating staff. Thoroughly enjoy the Cumberlands and the Pie. Both the gravys were stunning and..."

Frederik Laboyrie

"We had an absolutely lovely time in this cosy pub. The staff were amazing, special thanks to Elliot for the great food recommendations and taking..."

Bec Taylor

"When I was in the upstairs room alone the glass slide across the table by itself 👻 for real! This isn't a joke. I ran out of the room to where my..."

Jack Turner

"Really old historic pub near the cathedral. Quite small inside but a fabulous atmosphere. Mulled wine and food on..."

Robin Sparks

"Lovely old pub with brilliant staff, excellent ale and good food - and they love Morris Dancers. What's not to like! Thank you for looking after the..."

Peter de Courcy

"Lovely pint of (expensive) Stella in a traditional setting. I didn't eat but food looked good. Music a bit loud for me but I guess others must like..."

Alan Jordan

"At the moment you can be served at the door and drink outside on the lovely High Street near the Cathedral. I was informed that it was ONE of the..."

David RA Wickens

"A great real pub in Winchester. No fuss great atmosphere and intimate. Can get a bit crowded but you will find some great local characters. ..."

Yinnon Ezra

"Traditional old English Inn. Retains it's old features, no modernisation or arty farty decor. Great atmosphere, warming real fire, friendly staff and..."

Sharon Gaiger

"Nice pub recommended by a good friend. Did not let me..."

Svend Nielsen

"Great old pub, truly authentic. Great beer, service, atmosphere and lovely helpful staff. Totally ..."

Ruth Hutchinson

"Beautiful, historic public house. Excellent choice of beers, gin and other beverages including tea and coffee. Good selection of tasty food. Friendly..."

Jaci Davies

Jolly Farmer

76/100 (2632 ratings)

Hunters Chicken Soughdough Toasted Sandwich

Salt Beef &Beer Cheese Burger

Fish Tacos and Halloumi Fries

Burger

Steak Burger with Bacon and Cheese

Low Alcohol Ale

Fish

Steak with Sweet Potato Chips and Salad

Chicken and mushroom pie

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went today three of us sat outside, tables and seating area very clean and great condition. Food order took a bit of a wait we were not in a hurry..."

Ady Watson

"Lovely meal, I had the porky burger, and it was one of the nicest burgers I have eaten. also the mixed grill was very nice according to my husband,..."

Melissa Burns

"Went for a meal with my son and his friend, food exactly what it stated but better as home cooked - perfect. Even checked up on and taken care of. ..."

Jeanette Bailey

"I love this place. Food is fabulous, really friendly. We arrived and they managed to squeeze us in when they were so busy. They are very attentive..."

Rebecca Hutchinson

"I been going to the Jolly regularly with the family for about 6yrs, as you always get a friendly welcome, but most importantly the food is always..."

Dee Harper

"Very lovely meal today Fri 16th 2018 with my son. Lovely food. Lovely and hot when we got it. Staff very nice. Lovely clean place to go. We will be..."

Jennifer Butler

"We booked a table in advance for a celebratory 21st birthday dinner. Three courses; the food was first class and the service unobtrusive but good...."

Zygmunt Heinrich

"Food and staff were great, menu was good, hard to choose what to have but that's easy you just go back. Inside decor was really nice, I think that's..."

Lesley Cuell

"Had a lovely meal and really good price. Staff were really friendly..."

Holly Shakides

"Best pub pie I've had in a long time, proper pie pastry too none of this flaky lid on a casserole pot..."

Nick Clifton

"We stopped and asked if we could park there for the night with our campervan as we'd had a few problems. They were very friendly. We had a couple of..."

Laura Mills

"A very nice , good value pub. Nice location, with parking. Food is not amazing, but nice quality pub grub. Staff..."

Stuart Piper

"Met friends for lunch and what a lovely meal we had. I was a bit apprehensive as it is part of the Greene King group and our local GK is ☹️. The..."

Philippa Campbell-Webster

"Great stop off on way to hotel. Food was excellent and great value. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We all enjoyed our..."

Mark Prior

"We were welcomed once again for a 12+ people gathering for pre ordered 3 course meal even on a very hot day in the kitchen. Thank you for your..."

Andrea Wells

"Good community pub! We arrived on a Thursday at lunch time and the welcome was friendly. We loved the Steak Club offers and been tempted by the pub..."

Daniela Sheppard

"Great place for a pint and tasty pub meal. Praise to the staff who were fully capable of serving a group of twenty at..."

Harry Walker

"The jolly farmer pub is interesting, atmospheric and comfortable. Back in the day people were held on the site before being hanged for a crime ...."

Markie.c

"A nice cosy pub a short walk away from Winchester station and away from the busy town. Having struggled to find many pubs serving food later in the..."

Sean W

"Great location, wonderful variety of ales on tap and friendly..."

Dot Milligan

"Just stopped in for a pint, it was a really good one if I must say. Great price, and good vibes. Food must be good because most tables were reserved,..."

Mikel E Silva

"Good place for Sunday lunch. Big portions and not too..."

Andrew Kinsey

"Saw some bad reviews and was a bit apprehensive about booking but I think those people were at a different Jolly Farmer to this one!! Food was served..."

WESSEX MAN

"Great pub on the edge of Winchester city centre. Parking and affordable tasty food and drink. Always friendly service. Burgers are..."

Ando Mando

"Can't fault it really, food is pretty good for the money charged & the pub is a reasonable size & we'll decorated. Maybe a little understaffed..."

MIKE

"Have eaten here several times during past 12 months. Reasonably priced pub food, good menu, friendly service. Recommend to book in advance,..."

Neil Pilling

"Visiting relatives in Guernsey and they took us here. Nice choices. Good service. Very reasonable..."

Michelle Marshalll

"Absolutely love coming here! Food is always so fresh and delicious, staff are super friendly and always make sure to add a personal touch to service,..."

Mia Brown

"Lovely place for some food and drinks. Nice friendly..."

Holly Jeffrey

The Eclipse Inn

76/100 (1770 ratings)

Ham Sandwich Comes with Fries and a Side of Chips

Longdog Chinook Single Hopped Ale

Salad

Moo and Blue British Beef Steak & Stilton Pie Plus Mash Peas and Gravy

Chicken Burger Skinny Fries & House Slaw

Pie and Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

"We have not visited The Eclipse since pre COVID days. It's a super pub , with a great atmosphere, nice to be able to relax and enjoy a few drinks..."

Brian Short

"It had been many years since we visited The Eclipse as it is always so crowded but today it was empty when we arrived. The decor and atmosphere,..."

David L

"My friend is profoundly deaf and wears hearing aids, so when I asked about background music (makes hearing harder) the manageress immediately offered..."

Michelle Hobbs

"Well what can I say, our large family booked here for Christmas lunch catch up and we were greeted when we entered, Jason the manager reserved us the..."

Kelly Weir

"Delightful Tudor pub with wonderful drinks and accommodating staff. Thoroughly enjoy the Cumberlands and the Pie. Both the gravys were stunning and..."

Frederik Laboyrie

"We had an absolutely lovely time in this cosy pub. The staff were amazing, special thanks to Elliot for the great food recommendations and taking..."

Bec Taylor

"When I was in the upstairs room alone the glass slide across the table by itself 👻 for real! This isn't a joke. I ran out of the room to where my..."

Jack Turner

"Really old historic pub near the cathedral. Quite small inside but a fabulous atmosphere. Mulled wine and food on..."

Robin Sparks

"Lovely old pub with brilliant staff, excellent ale and good food - and they love Morris Dancers. What's not to like! Thank you for looking after the..."

Peter de Courcy

"Lovely pint of (expensive) Stella in a traditional setting. I didn't eat but food looked good. Music a bit loud for me but I guess others must like..."

Alan Jordan

"At the moment you can be served at the door and drink outside on the lovely High Street near the Cathedral. I was informed that it was ONE of the..."

David RA Wickens

"A great real pub in Winchester. No fuss great atmosphere and intimate. Can get a bit crowded but you will find some great local characters. ..."

Yinnon Ezra

"Traditional old English Inn. Retains it's old features, no modernisation or arty farty decor. Great atmosphere, warming real fire, friendly staff and..."

Sharon Gaiger

"Nice pub recommended by a good friend. Did not let me..."

Svend Nielsen

"Great old pub, truly authentic. Great beer, service, atmosphere and lovely helpful staff. Totally ..."

Ruth Hutchinson

"Beautiful, historic public house. Excellent choice of beers, gin and other beverages including tea and coffee. Good selection of tasty food. Friendly..."

Jaci Davies

The Royal Oak

Vegan Burger and Fries

Accepts American Express

"Absolutely THE BEST VEGAN BURGER I have ever had in a pub. The fries were sublime. The onion rings likewise, and although I really shouldn't have the..."

Sean Durrant

"The food was outstanding and served reasonably fast. They forgot to bring my green tea, though, and had run out of ginger and honey. We ate in the..."

Thomas Overmiller

"Follow Mr & Mrs R on TikTok. I’ve given this pub five stars because I feel it’s not the pub itself that is to blame for the bad beer. The young..."

Mr and Mrs R - TikTok

"Lunch at the Royal Oak topped off a great day trip to Winchester. I can't fault the staff, who were friendly and helpful...and patient with my..."

Craig Wilson

"Since the moment I walked into the pub I was greeted with a huge smile and the best customer service, your staff here are amazing people and so..."

eleanor guinea

"Our first visit to Winchester and stumbled upon the Royal Oak after a shopping trip. Staff were very friendly and courteous, food was excellent value..."

Dean Mason

"The oldest pub in England still has it's wits and spirits. Good food and good service. The history of the place really took us in. Update. One of..."

Bob McCranie

"Went to visit Winchester for a day trip. Stumbled upon the Royal Oak and decided to have a few drinks since it said was the oldest bar in England...."

Jogenesis Bohn

"We passed by chance. My wife saw the sign, so we turned into the narrow alley. I can't prove whether it really is the oldest pub. But no matter what,..."

Marcus Schuler

"Had a lovely time at the Royal oak. Was recommended by the awesome! Aiden to have the sharing Chicken wings. Honestly I don't think I've had better..."

P w

"Lovely old pub - the oldest apparently - in the heart of Winchester. Friendly staff. Lots of cosy nooks and crannies, beautiful building. Hope it's..."

S A-B-C

"Foods Great! And the range of drinks, the staff are lovely and friendly especially Terry, Bryony and Phil thanks for having us! We'll be back soon..."

Jazmine Caborn

"Great pub. Excellent food. One of the best pubs in Winchester. Another return visit, this time on a Sunday lunchtime. Great atmosphere, the food..."

Brian Short

"Nice old pub with plenty of character not very busy when we were there good outside drinking area got plenty of history got a good selection of..."

Michael Ryan

"The food is truly amazing. Absolutely tasty. Loved the decor and the staff & service are 10/10!! Visitors to the city should really try this..."

Tim Choong

"Love a bit of pub grub Royal Oak Pub Winchester. Excellent COVID-19 precautions with contact tracing and app to order the food minimizing contact...."

Tai Dissanayake

"Cannot say enough good things about this place. Firstly, it’s surrounded by history. Staff was incredibly friendly. We were in today (17th of..."

Keith Oliver

"The history of this pub is second to none and the food and service were excellent. As a gluten free person they were happy to accommodate my..."

Jennifer Wilson

Jolly Farmer

Hunters Chicken Soughdough Toasted Sandwich

Salt Beef &Beer Cheese Burger

Fish Tacos and Halloumi Fries

Steak Burger with Bacon and Cheese

Chicken and mushroom pie

Low Alcohol Ale

Steak and ale pie

Beef burger

Steak with Sweet Potato Chips and Salad

Corona Extra

Chicken Katsu Curry

"We stopped and asked if we could park there for the night with our campervan as we'd had a few problems. They were very friendly. We had a couple of..."

Laura Mills

"A very nice , good value pub. Nice location, with parking. Food is not amazing, but nice quality pub grub. Staff..."

Stuart Piper

"Met friends for lunch and what a lovely meal we had. I was a bit apprehensive as it is part of the Greene King group and our local GK is ☹️. The..."

Philippa Campbell-Webster

"Popped in to meet a friend for drinks, the place was packed, tables full of food and smiling faces as they demolished their food. Friendly staff and..."

John Gale

"Great stop off on way to hotel. Food was excellent and great value. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We all enjoyed our..."

Mark Prior

"We were welcomed once again for a 12+ people gathering for pre ordered 3 course meal even on a very hot day in the kitchen. Thank you for your..."

Andrea Wells

"Good community pub! We arrived on a Thursday at lunch time and the welcome was friendly. We loved the Steak Club offers and been tempted by the pub..."

Daniela Sheppard

"Great place for a pint and tasty pub meal. Praise to the staff who were fully capable of serving a group of twenty at..."

Harry Walker

"The jolly farmer pub is interesting, atmospheric and comfortable. Back in the day people were held on the site before being hanged for a crime ...."

Markie.c

"A nice cosy pub a short walk away from Winchester station and away from the busy town. Having struggled to find many pubs serving food later in the..."

Sean W

The Plaice

71/100 (1631 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Cheap Eats

"Popped in on way home. Have a lovely large fish and small chips. All..."

James Walker

"Amazing food fresh big portions best chip shop ever amazing staff good service and very good..."

Miguel Rubido

"Exceptionally large fish portion as well as chips, tasted..."

Maya

"Brilliant chippy. Cooked to order. Not fatty soggy..."

Neil Igglesden

"Had the amazing large cod and chips. Very tasty. Great and friendly staff. I recommend it. Thank you so much. I will be..."

maria rodrigues

"Such a lovely experience at this chippy all round! Service with a smile, got my food very quick and it was so hot I couldn’t eat it straight away!..."

Charlotte lewis (Char)

"Great fish and chip takeaway, generous portions of delicious fish and chips, battered sausages and curry sauce. The only place to..."

Dominic Newbold

"This plaice has had a change for the better recently . Top class Cod and Chips , great quality food . Well worth the price. Good service and no queue..."

Bee Bee

"Always great fish and..."

Del Scorey

"Spectacular fish - I tried cod and plaice and my tastebuds were very satisfied. Portion size is more than satisfactory and the chips weren't greasy...."

Igor F.

"Excellent fish and chips (and my children love the burgers too). Very friendly staff. They've recently started selling the extensive range of New..."

Mark Hindess

"The food was lovely. Chips were fresh and the fish was excellent. The staff were also very friendly. My friends and I will definitely be coming..."

Carolina Martins

"Superior take away. Food is great staff always great you with a smile happy to help when able . Also local new forest ice cream suppler say no more ...."

Mike Wearn

First Plaice Winchester

70/100 (1770 ratings)

Stanmore Fish & Chips

"Popped in on way home. Have a lovely large fish and small chips. All..."

James Walker

"Amazing food fresh big portions best chip shop ever amazing staff good service and very good..."

Miguel Rubido

"Exceptionally large fish portion as well as chips, tasted..."

Maya

"Brilliant chippy. Cooked to order. Not fatty soggy..."

Neil Igglesden

"Had the amazing large cod and chips. Very tasty. Great and friendly staff. I recommend it. Thank you so much. I will be..."

maria rodrigues

"Such a lovely experience at this chippy all round! Service with a smile, got my food very quick and it was so hot I couldn’t eat it straight away!..."

Charlotte lewis (Char)

"Great fish and chip takeaway, generous portions of delicious fish and chips, battered sausages and curry sauce. The only place to..."

Dominic Newbold

"This plaice has had a change for the better recently . Top class Cod and Chips , great quality food . Well worth the price. Good service and no queue..."

Bee Bee

"Always great fish and..."

Del Scorey

"Spectacular fish - I tried cod and plaice and my tastebuds were very satisfied. Portion size is more than satisfactory and the chips weren't greasy...."

Igor F.

"Excellent fish and chips (and my children love the burgers too). Very friendly staff. They've recently started selling the extensive range of New..."

Mark Hindess

"The food was lovely. Chips were fresh and the fish was excellent. The staff were also very friendly. My friends and I will definitely be coming..."

Carolina Martins

"Superior take away. Food is great staff always great you with a smile happy to help when able . Also local new forest ice cream suppler say no more ...."

Mike Wearn

Alfies

70/100 (1094 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great for outdoor parties! My friend booked a party 50 or so friends. It's a great space - outdoors but protected from rain and sun. Easy access to..."

Emily Thompson

"🍻🌟 Charlie is a true pro behind the bar, serving up fantastic drinks with a smile. His knowledge of different beers is impressive, and he..."

Toby Moth

"Burgers are really good. Staff where excellent! They couldn't do anymore. Would recommend. Thank..."

Greg Pidgeon

"Can't comment on food as never eaten there. We love the pub. Great place to go friendly..."

harriet frampton

"Nice, cozy pub like out of a picture book. Luckily it 'survived' until after lockdown. The French Fries were amazing. I hope we will get back one..."

Sarina Cl A

"We did not have any food, but drinks were great, and karaoke was a blast. Service was excellent, as..."

Rebecca Allen

"Half decent beers but expensive, good door security and a great burger and..."

Nick Brindley

"Nice beer / cider selection, they've got 3 beavertowns on tap, definitely a good pub for a pint or two, conveniently located right next to the bus..."

Chris Hewitt

"Fun pub, with a big outside area and a mixed..."

Ricardo Fonseca

"Great pub, luvly spacious outside beer garden. Great..."

Norman Howe

"Good atmosphere! one of the most popular student pubs in..."

Harmony Wilkes

"Great place to go for a drink, although they need to clean the toilets..."

Lee Lancaster

"First visit. Waitress was very helpful explaining things on the menu. Food was excellent. Will definitely go..."

Linda Adams

"Comfy interior. Pleasant sheltered yard seating at the back. Good reasonably priced pub food. Polite service. Gents toilets whiffy..."

Paul Taylor

"We had an amazing time here. The bar staff, managers and security were all really friendly and helpful. The drinks were very nice and even with..."

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