Pub Details

Name: The Old Vine Location: Winchester Type: Gastro Pub
Landlords
Ashton Gray
8 Great Minster Street
Winchester SO23 9HA
Hampshire UK

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Email this pub In a tranquil spot opposite Winchester cathedral, this Grade II listed 18th-century inn in the heart of England’s ancient capital is the perfect place to meet for lunch, supper or just a drink in relaxed, convivial surroundings. Excellent real ales and fine wines in our cosy, oak-beamed bar; delicious food in the informal yet elegant surroundings of our award-winning restaurant; a roaring log fire in winter; a flower-filled patio in summer (entirely smoke-free); and friendly, helpful staff. Whether exploring our beautiful city at leisure, or passing through on business, you can be sure of superb hospitality and a memorable stay in our beautifully presented, four-star accommodation located in central Winchester. Hampshire Hospitality Award-holders since 2006; enthusiastic supporters of local brewers and food producers; Cask Marque accredited; function room for up to 14 guests. Visit www.oldvinewinchester.com

Opening Hours

Sunday Saturday Friday Thursday Wednesday Tuesday Monday
Opening 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM
Closing 11:00PM 11:30PM 11:30PM 11:30PM 11:30PM 11:30PM 11:30PM

We offer Facilities

  • Near Motorway
  • Near Railway Station
  • Function Room
  • Pets Welcome
  • Open Fire Place
  • Patio
  • Separate Restaurant
  • Credit cards accepted
 

We offer Food

 
  • Bar Meals
  • Restaurant Meals
  • Vegetarian Options
  • A La Carte Menu
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • Specials Board
  • Bar Snacks
    • Sandwiches
    • Crisps
  • Types of Cuisine
    • Traditional English
    • Pub Grub
    • Modern European
    • Fish
 

We offer Drinks

 
  • Coffee / Tea
  • Red wines
  • White wines
  • Champagnes
  • Real ales
  • Rotating guest ales
  • Soft drinks
  • Spirits
  • Pimms
 

We offer Accommodation

 
  • Double rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ensuite
  • Breakfast inc
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Special Breaks Offers
 

Menu

Sandwich menu (available lunchtimes only. Please note that sandwiches are only available in the bar and on the terrace, and are not available in the restaurant)

Sandwiches on thick-cut granary or white bread, served with a salad garnish
Tuna with chive mayonnaise & salad £4.95
Warm French brie & grape £5.50 V
Premium Hampshire pork sausages, red onion relish £5.75
Falafel with chickpea houmous, roasted sweet peppers, fresh coriander & salad in a flour tortilla £5.50 V
Thinly sliced Hampshire-cured ham, emmental cheese & tomato £5.75
Cod fillet fish finger sandwich with home-made tartare sauce, sliced tomato and little gem lettuce, garnish of fries £5.50
Traditional mature Welsh cheddar ploughman’s £5.95 V
Coronation chicken: free-range English chicken in a creamy curry-spiced mayo, mango & sultana dressing £5.75

Pub classics (available lunchtimes only; bar, restaurant and terrace)
Premium Hampshire pork sausages & creamy mashed potato, rich onion gravy £9.50
Crispy wholetail scampi in breadcrumbs, fries and salad £10.50
Thickly sliced Hampshire-cured ham, two free-range fried eggs, fries and side salad £11.50
Home-made pie of the day, mashed potatoes and peas £10.90

Main Menu (available both lunch and supper; bar, restaurant and terrace)

As we use fresh produce, dishes can change daily, therefore this sample menu is for guidance only. Regular favourites include:

Starters and light bites

Fresh home-made soup, served with bread & butter £5.50 V
Warm leek, gruyere and parmesan cheese tart; cucumber & radish side salad £5.50 V
Crispy baby squid rings with sweet chilli dipping sauce, salad £5.95
Smoked salmon garnished with lemon, caper & black pepper garnish, bread & butter £7.50
Home-made Hampshire pork, apricot & Spanish chorizo terrine, with toasted bread, mixed leaf garnish, wholegrain mustard and pickled cornichons £5.95
Antipasto of cured meats (Italian prosciutto, pepperoni and salami), roasted vegetables, mixed leaves, marinated olives & bread £6.95
  Baked flat mushroom with Barkham blue cheese and sun-blushed tomato £5.50 V
Potted Meon Valley smoked trout with lemon & chive butter, toast £5.95
Pan-fried tiger prawns in garlic & chilli butter, bread £6.95

 Main courses

Two home-made salmon, cod & smoked haddock fishcakes in crispy breadcrumbs, served with a fresh mango & sweet chilli salsa & salad £9.90
Pan-fried pork escalope in breadcrumbs, creamy madeira sauce, mashed potatoes & steamed vegetables £12.95
Tagine of sweet potato, Moroccan spices, almonds, apricots & preserved lemon, served with rice £10.90 V
Baked tart of aubergine, pepper, sun-dried tomato, basil & Waterloo (Village Maid Cheese, Berkshire), rocket, pepper, avocado & pomegranate salad £11.50 V
Spicy Thai red curry with tiger prawns, courgette, spinach, peas, soya, coconut milk & steamed rice £11.50
Creamy white crab & prawn bake with a touch of chilli, topped with breadcrumbs, new potatoes & a side salad £13.95
  Pan-fried guinea fowl supreme wrapped in prosciutto, creamy mushroom & tarragon sauce, served with new potato chips and steamed vegetables £13.50
Welsh seabass fillets baked in a paper bag with sliced leeks, courgette, spinach, garlic butter & Cajun spices, with new potato chips and mixed salad £13.50
Roasted Scottish salmon fillet with miso marinade and sesame seed crust, wasabi mash, soya beans & bonito jus £12.95
Home-made salmon fillet & haddock fish pie topped with cheesy mash, salad £10.90
Pan-fried confit of duck with creamy mashed potato, port & black cherry sauce, steamed vegetables £13.50
Oven-baked lamb shank with redcurrant gravy, mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables £14.50
Prime 10oz ribeye steak served with wilted spinach, roasted tomato & fries £17.95

Desserts

Jude's locally made ice creams £4.50
Home-made cherry, apricot & sultana bread and butter pudding with custard £4.95
British cheese, grape & apple chutney platter £6.95
Raspberry, lemon & marscapone tiramisu with cream £4.95
Home-made profiteroles filled with white chocolate & vanilla cream, topped with dark chocolate sauce £4.95
Home-made French lemon tart £4.95
Home-made banoffee (banana & toffee) cheesecake with cream £4.95
Home-made vanilla cheesecake with raspberry coulis £4.95
Home-made vanilla & honey panna cotta with autumn berry glaze, topped with fresh berries £4.75
Home-made apple, sultana & apricot crumble with ice-cream / cream / custard £4.95
Butterscotch & treacle sponge pudding with ice-cream / cream / custard £4.95

 
 
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