We popped in here on the off chance and was really happy with the food and the service, we will definitely be back again
Thank you

  Very rude!! - My Husband and I came in yesterday at 12pm and just wanted a quick drink or two.
A woman who came past when we were stood at the Bar... read more was so rude, we asked if we could just grab a drink and we would be gone in 20-30 mins and she just said no the tables are all booked, the tables were all empty!!
I am sure that they were not all booked at 12 and some would have been free for a few minutes to grab a drink.
We went on to the Bishop on the bridge where the staff were so much more welcoming and really friendly and in the full Christmas spirit!
A little tip to those pubs who we want to support and you would think would be grateful for any income please remember how to treat customers with respect and be friendly at all times, it makes a huge difference!!.

  Best in winchester, soo so good, friendly atmosphere, omg the roast phenomenal, def going back, staff are so sweet and make you feel welcome,

  We've visited several times on a Sunday lunchtime for a roast dinner. Although very busy on the first occasion, we were given a very warm welcome; both times the food... read more was excellent and plentiful. We will return.

  Served quickly with drinks given a menu. Took a seat and looked at the amazing choice of food. My partner and i both ordered the chicken and mushroom pie with... read more veg and mashed potato,came with seperate gravy. Have to say, delicious. The service was quick and very efficient. The lady behind the bar taking our order and bringing the food was friendly and efficient.

  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

  My friend and I visited today and felt very welcomed by the staff. We both had the lasagne, for me it was the best, cheesiest, lasagne I've had. I will... read more be visiting with another friend soon as the Gluten free menu has a great range too. Thank you to the staff.

  Meal out with friends - I will start by saying that the staff were welcoming, and very pleasant. However, the food was below average. I ordered the ‘ham, egg and chips’ expecting some hearty pub... read more food. What I didn’t expect was a slither of ham so small, it was entirely covered by the burnt egg resting on top of it. I guess the silver lining was we all found it very amusing, but if you’re not a fan of being so obviously ripped off.. Do not go to this pub for food.

  Dropped in for a quick bite and drink. Two steak pies were really good, plus two gammon and eggs. Proper gravy too. Good prices for food and drinks. The lady... read more who served us was really helpful and seemed genuinely happy to look after us. Thank you. A good place to visit and great value.

  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. More

  Wow.. what a treat!! Yuuuuuuuumy !!!

My friend and I went for dinner and was so overwhelmed with the expansive vegan & GF menu . Usually you just... read more get one or two options but we were spoilt for choice and it was DELICIOUS!!!!!

We both had the bannna blossom “fish” & chips.. for pud the apple pie & crumble with icecream

Highly recommend!!

  A fantastic, friendly and welcoming pub where after just one visit whilst holidaying, the supervisor was already remembering our drinks order. An excellent and much appreciated experience when visiting an... read more obviously popular and busy establishment.
This was however totally surpassed by the service given when they discovered my partner has food allergies and the chef made a special beef and mushroom pie, just for her.
Top man and top supervisor for that level of service, thank you both
So, if you’re looking for great food, a good range of ales, beers and spirits, all at good prices in a warm and friendly environment then you don’t have to look much further than the Crown & Anchor

  Without being able to comment on the food, we dropped in for coffee. The service was unwelcoming and with mixed messages about either having to download an app to order... read more or speak to one of the uninterested staff. Prices for coffees were high, nice view of the quay notwithstanding; sugar came as a cube on the coffee spoon which had spilt and turned it into a syrupy mess in the saucer. Not a great impression - frankly we felt our presence for just drinks was viewed as an inconvenience.

  Just had a great Chicken and cider pie. Great value for money. So much chicken!
The staff Sarah and Tom the cook are very friendly. Great 60s music in... read more the background.

  Wonderful couple of hours here today. Visiting beautiful Winchester. Came to this warm friendly pub. Ordered pie of the day. Beef and Guinness and ohhh wow wow wow..what... read more a gorgeous pie it was. The best pie we have eaten in a pub for a long...long time. Lovely friendly efficient staff our compliments to the chef. Beautifully presented too..and the gravy was such good quality. Lovely dinner that accompanied our bottle of red wine. Very reasonably priced too. Lots of people eating which is always a good sign. Great atmosphere. Thank you. We will be back More

  Had a fantastic night. Excellent food and mine hosts were really great. Part of a large group all enjoying great food and company

  Wow how rude! - 2 ladies of a certain age, saved up for xmas shopping weekend. When the walked in for a lunchtime drink to be told ‘fully booked - no tables’, ‘but we... read more just want a Prosecco?’ well there’s nowhere to stand and you cant get in the way!’ ..we must have looked askance as she then said ‘if you don't like it then go somewhere else’

Now we are in the Pitcher and Piano which to be honest is more our style

  Best pub ive been in for a long time! - Looking for somewhere vegan friendly and found this. Best sausage and mash , and freshly prepared veg! Busy but good atmosphere and great staff. My daughter isnt vegan but ooved... read more it as much as I dod.