Illustration: M. Kornmesser / ESO

Winchester has a huge number of places to eat, most of which are concentrated around the high street. For traditional british food, the best place to go is one of the many pubs, which will also have a selection of traditional British ales (beers). They are also often cheaper than restaurants. As well as these, there is a huge variety of cuisines and price ranges available. Below are some recommendations, but there are many more excellent places to eat as well as these!

Restaurants:

Forte Kitchen - £8-12 - Rustic British food - On the high street, SO23 8AT

Chesil Rectory - £18-20 - Modern British food - In a 600 year old Medieval house, at the end of the high street, SO23 0HU

Gurkha Inn - £12-15 - Nepalese & Indian food - Near train station, SO23 8SD

The Black Rat - £38-46 - Michelin star restaurant, modern british food - by the river, SO23 0HX

Pubs:

Bishop on the Bridge - £10-13 - at the end of the high street, SO23 9JX

Black Boy - £8-10 - by the river, SO23 9NP

Royal Oak - £6-10 - in a small alley off high street, SO23 9AU

Crown and Anchor - £6-10 - at end of the high street, SO23 9BA