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

  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

  Stopped here today for a quick bite to eat. And possibly had the best salad I've ever had. Who knew how tasty a salad could be! The service was fantastic!... read more The salad was a large portion with delicious dressing and a large variety of salads. I really enjoyed my VISIT. The menu stated all allergens too! Really appreciate it when a restaurant caters for all needs.

My friend had ham egg and chips and that looked amazing too! Wish I lived closer to visit again sooner! Highly recommended to anyone. Looks like just a place to drink but the food standard is extremely high and I eat out ALOT and I'm fussy. Definitely Visit here and your be back again and again! 🙂 thanks for the lovely hospitality. The image speaks for itself!!!! 🙂

  We dropped our son off to Univeristy and popped in to the Crown and Anchor for Sunday Lunch. Really friendly staff, great location and amazing food, best roast dinner we've... read more had in a long time. They were very busy but fitted us in at short notice. Definitely recommended. Proper Pub !

  Fabulous pub. Food was great - I'm vegetarian and intolerant to gluten and some dairy so eating out can be a nightmare, but this pub was amazing. They have a... read more vegan menu with tons of choices - mix of fake meat and veg/lentil dishes - and nearly all the menu, normal and vegan, are gluten free! Found out someone in the chef's family is gluten intolerant so this makes sense! 1st time in ages I've had a meal out and not had a reaction after. AND a bonus, the staff are great - thanks to Tom and Amy for making it such a great xmas lunch. REALLY popular spot so definitely book.

  Excellent food, nice Sunday roast and excellent chicken & cider pie, catered for one of us coeliac (gluten free diet) with gluten free roast chicken, Yorkshire pudding and chips. Nice... read more service

  Decided to come here for a birthday meal with family and it was fantastic. The lovely Scottish lady (sorry didn't catch her name) that served us was very friendly and... read more welcoming. The food was beautiful and enjoyed by all, couldn't fault it. Will definitely be returning soon.

  Went here for lunch and ordered from main menu. It is on the Meerkat Meals offer which is why we thought we'd try it.

Great food, good portion sizes,... read more friendly staff and a cosy, comfortable atmosphere.

Vegan burger was great, not dry like some are! Apparently the chicken pie was fantastic, the best my mum had ever had apparently.

It was great value as we had 2 for 1 but even without the offer it would have been great value for money.

Totally recommended. Will definitely be back.

  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!

  Had the best burger out friendly service served by shanice and Sarah always make you feel welcome also serves gluten free food

  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.

  Sunday roast was absolutely beautiful and loads of beef . Really helpful and friendly staff also. Good Sunday menu , including veg and vegan options ( not for me ,... read more an ex butcher and lover of meat). We'll be coming again soon. Cheers

  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.

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

  Went at beginning of December for a pre-Christmas meal with friends. We all ate off the Christmas menu, three having turkey and two fish. All the meals were generous portions... read more and well cooked and tasty, of course. But the real gem is the staff. From start to finish, without exception, all staff were incredibly welcoming, helpful and above all friendly. It makes a huge difference to your evening if you feel the staff are genuinely friendly. The pub was busy and the atmosphere was great. Still didn’t feel rushed at all with service. Thoroughly recommend.

  Stopped at Winchester on a drive back to London from Dorset & decided to have lunch after a walk & popped into Crown&Anchor, a busy bustling pub, staff were friendly,... read more good menu with lots of veggie vegan options for me, food was quick & good quality for a good price

  What a brilliant lunch, best roast in winch. Hot home cooked veg, very good portion roast pork and beef every one satisfied.

  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.