Had a great evening at the Crown and Anchor. Good Covid safe measures and we couldn't fault the welcome.

Vegan friendly and generous portions. For meat eaters I heartily... read more reccomend the lamb shank.

Really good prices. If your looking for an honest pub with great affordable food in Winchester, this is the place to go.

  It’s all Gravy Baby!
When’s the last time you walked into a pub and were greeted with a big smile and “Welcome, how can I help you?”. This Pub... read more is a pub that’s not trying to be something else or has got lost trying to be something else or ashamed that it’s a pub.
Warm friendly and a relaxed atmosphere is what greets you as you enter. There’s a wide selection of drinks and real ale waiting for you at the bar. Now let’s talk about the food.
It’s classic pub grub and they don’t hold back on the portions. If you have kids they will not leave hungry! Even better they have a vegan menu and GF too, you don’t have to whisper your food choice in fear that there will be a baying crowd with pitchforks ready to burn you where you sit, in fact they embrace it. Now I have been to so many pubs and said “Extra gravy and I mean extra gravy like fill up a boat and sail it to my table only to be greater with a jug you your daughter would have in her barbie house.. not here ITS ALL GRAVY BABY..and that’s what this PUB is… if u want to have that warm fuzzy feeling (without 10 pints of show of posh lager) then they have buckets of feel good to give you… oh yeah if you want to have a chat don’t be scared you might find yourself belly laughing with the locals and staff.. If I could change one thing it would be to order a magnum of gravy and not that fizzy pop stuff…
I am from Northampton and I go here just for the Pie of the day!! Go on treat yourself

  It was so good I nearly jizzled myself!🔥 🙂 I had the Chicken burger with cheese, salad and chips and it was so spectacular and amazing!

  We have to travel to Winchester once a year for work and found this gem of a pub last time we were there. Looked on the menu outside, but there... read more didn't seem much of a vegetarian offering, but my guest was happy with the one dish available, so we went in about 6pm. Greeted by a lovely lady with amazing blue hair and a big smile. She was happy to recommend one of their gins (honey) which I'd never had before an she very promptly brought our drinks to the table. Then she stayed and chatted for a while, which is always nice when you're not from the area.
When I mentioned that my dining companion was a vegetarian, she brought out a completely different 'vegan and vegetarian menu', which they really should advertise outside as we nearly went elsewhere when we thought there wasn't much veggie stuff on offer.
I had the lamb shank with seasonal veg and my friend had the Mediterranean bean pie, with chips and veg. Both meals looked and tasted AMAZING! and they were huge!!! There was no way we could have eaten a pudding, we only just managed to eat the main course and we consider ourselves to have quite big appetites.
Chef came out and had a chat too, we told him how nice is was to have decent fresh veg and very nicely cooked they were too. What a nice chap.
Can't fault the place, will definitely be back next time we are in Winchester.

  What a fabulous find this was. We were visiting for a couple of days and thought we would give the pub a try and I'm glad we did. As soon... read more as we went in it felt like a relaxed place to have a drink and something to eat. The service was quick both for drink and food. The food was excellent and portions a generous size and even though busy the young lady serving took time to chat.
So good we went back on the Tuesday night for the pub quiz!

  Visited with friends for a Christmas party and with such a lot of choice in Winchester you’re always worried if you made the right decision Crown & Anchor had the... read more best service I’ve experienced for a long, long time so safe to say we were all very happy. All the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and made you feel like a truly valuable customer.

Tastiest mulled wine I’ve ever had, and the food was a very generous portion. Definitely recommend a visit here.

  Great pub - Had a great time today! Called in on the off chance with 2 dogs. The staff were so lovely, really welcoming! Ordered a roast which was absolutely delicious! My husband... read more had a vegan pie which he says was the tastiest thing he’s eaten in ages! Great service, clean and good value.

  Hubby and I popped in to have a drink as it was a boiling hot day, and hubby need some refreshments, barrel of cider..
Tom and Shanice greeted us with... read more smiles, explain how the pub operated during Covid restrictions, with ordering drinks and food, waiter service.
Both Tom and Shanice were very friendly and helpful, making you feel very welcomed. They went above and beyond all aspects of their service. They were 2 of the most amazing bar persons I've ever met. It was a true pleasure to be in their pub.
It my have been our first time to The Crown and Anchor but it certainly won't be the last.
The food was delicious and plentiful. You couldn't get anymore tuna mayo into my sandwich, it was bursting and with a side order of proper chips, thick, crispy and full of fluffy potato.
Nothing was too much trouble, and you could see they enjoyed their jobs, making sure you had everything you needed, without it being too much. The locals ate friendly and very chat which gives the pub a cosy friendly and inviting atmosphere.
Thank you Tom and Shanice for making our time at your pub a pleasure.

  We called in on the off chance and it wasn't our first choice from looking at the outside. But we were so surprised...very friendly, efficient staff and an excellent lunch.... read more The vegan home made pie was one of the best I've had with great pastry and a chef that knows vegans need protein not just veg! Lovely presentation and really tasty. Reasonable price too. We will go back.

  Came here a week ago with a friend and she had what she describes as one of the best ever tasting pies. I had the lamb shank and it was... read more amazing!! The meat fell off the bone and was melt in the mouth!! Won’t be going anywhere else for a lamb shank. Returned today, the pie was once again incredible and the burger was juicy and flavourful. Great value and great food! A must visit.

  Full! - Stopped off in Winchester to find somewhere to eat. Found this pub which was full when we arrived. Staff (Sarah?) was really helpful and we were seated within 5 minutes... read more of walking in! By the time Jordan had poured the Guinness we were picking our meals.
The Sunday dinner was not a disappointment lots of veg and meat! We foolishly ordered pudding at the same time as many times been disappointed by portions but these guys don’t want you to go hungry!!
Pub was lovely and clean and must be a popular place with regulars as tables were reserved.
Would visit again if in the area!

  Sunday roast. - Small but always busy Greene King pub opposite the King Alfred statue. Sunday roasts are very popular.

  An unexpected find - Trawling through Winchester to find somewhere serving a decent gluten free lunch, we found this unassuming- looking pub, which had gluten free options clearly marked on its menu board -... read more always a good sign. We received a lovely friendly welcome and our hostess was very helpful. My generous portion of lasagne was very tasty and I was able to have 'safe' chunky chips too! The Crown and Anchor may not be the most glamorous pub in Winchester but we'll definitely be visiting again.

  Shanice is amazing!! Sooooo friendly we love her xxxxx will be back after lockdown and shout out to Scott for buying us shots

  Great pub, great food, dog friendly - Popped in here on a Monday with dog. Ordered our food and asked if could possibly have sausages for dog -to our surprise they brought out a proper doggy bowl... read more with special dog sausages all chopped up for her which she wolfed down!
Service was quick and friendly and our meals were really nice. Decided to go back the next night as enjoyed it so much but alas we were too late, every table was taken plus they had quiz night which was also booked up! Will know in future to get in earlier!
Will def return

  There's some quirky and fun decor in this bar, but what I loved most was that it seemed to be used by locals as well as tourists beating the Winchester... read more path. Pleasant stop-off points for a drink and the staff were welcoming.

  We called in a bit late in the afternoon but were still served a delicious roast beef lunch - very tasty - husband could have ate another ! Only a... read more teeny gripe- a bigger yorky pud please ! We were served promptly and well done too all the hard working team in these difficult but hopefully only better times too come .

  Wow what a fantastic Sunday lunch. Definitely a step above the usual Greenking Sunday lunches and we’ve tried many. Greenking is good but this was definitely rated the best. Very... read more tasty. The staff extremely friendly, mind you that’s what you would expect from Greenking. I was pleased to receive a drinks mat with my drink too. Simple things please me. No drips over my nice clean clothes. All in all a delightful experience. When we’re in Winchester this will be our port of call for lunch. Well done