The Bridge Inn in Winchester

Just had the Burns night menu, went last year and was brilliant. This year however not so good. Food was lovely but not everything available on menu, when I mentioned this to waitress I was told that not everything had been delivered. If your offering a particular menu you should make sure in advance that the full menu is available.

Visited today with 3 others. Overall disappointed with the food. 1 small plate was returned as it was inedible. Other small dishes were not as described. Fish batter was soggy and temperature was tepid. Most of the food was left and when staff cleared it away..... none of us were asked if we enjoyed it!

10 of us had a lovely breakfast after walking using the Alltrail app which meant 8 of us had a free breakfast & hot drink this weekend, very good, friendly service, dog beds were provided for our 2 dogs too, lovely surroundings, we've all been here before & will definitely visit again this lovely pub

Had a great evening here with our friends,. Lovely drinks behind bar and great IPA. Probably the best pub/resruraunt food I've encountered for a very long time. All food and service was perfect, tasty, good presentation and good size portions. Starters for us all was chicken strips with dip and I had squid. For mains we had Beef cheeks(so nice) , ham hock and haddock. All of it was perfect, followed by different deserts but if I'm honest, not much room left by this time. Lol. Service both at the bar and in resruraunt was also great. Will definitely return and spread the word. We'll done to all the team.

Perfectly cooked food, perfect atmosphere.. We've been dining here for 30 years plus and it is our favourite venue to relax, unwind and enjoy..always great food.. We will continue our visits.. Thank you Steve and all the happy staff who personally showed compassion to me during my fight with cancer..much love and respect.. Greg and Carla xx

Such a lovely pub and the food was fantastic.will defo be returning

Visited with a dog to meet parents. First of all, the welcome was great. Extremely friendly. Very dog friendly too. I’m vegan, and eating out can be a pain in the arse, but the bridge got it right this time with the mushroom and ale pie. I left feeling looked after and satisfied

Food here is absolutely amazing. They do the best Irish coffee’s around. Really chill place, friendly staff, Hannah and James were very attentive, will definitely be back. Extra thanks to Wilma for being lovely!

Ale pie was average, vegetables overcooked and onion rings flabby,

Fantastic beer garden, cocktails are a must - food is superb too. Staff were very friendly, we had a great time

A fantastic and welcoming pub. Food was delicious with generous portions. We were served by Dwayne who was very friendly, polite and accommodating.

This place is absolutely stunning. It's such a warming vibe as soon as you walk in. Dwayne was such an amazing host to our visit; his knowledge was an unexpected bonus, to say the least. The food was just incredible, too. Cannot fault a single thing. Will be coming here everything I'm back from London

Amazing staff, great atmosphere and really delicious food. Recommend to anyone passing by or planning a night out.

The food and friendliness of staff was exceptional

Really friendly and helpful staff. Perfect for an afternoon drink after walking.

We've had a few visits to The Bridge for a meal now. Every time has been fabulous. Attentive staff, delicious food, and a lovely, comfortable, and cosy setting. Everything you could want. Love that's it's right outside of the train station (Shawford), so we can hop on and get the train home too! Beautiful place. Looking forward to coming again soon.

Went for a quick pub lunch between meetings- and got excellent service and food. Love the ambience and location.

Sunday Roast menu covered all the bases and the service was top notch.

Great friendly service , great food in a lovely cosy pub , reasonable priced whats not to like

Bit slow the service in Christmas Eve, however sort of expected. Well sorted pub/restaurant Is a great location , with plenty of parking.

I had the grave misfortune of dining at this establishment during what was supposed to be a charming evening date. First impressions were deceptive - the pub appeared cosy, with a lovely atmosphere, and the lit path from the rear car park to the restaurant was genuinely enchanting. Little did we know this fleeting moment of charm would be the only highlight of the night. The experience began to unravel the moment we stepped through the door. We stood awkwardly by the entrance, ignored by the front of house, who seemed more engrossed in communing with the till than acknowledging paying customers. Considering we'd just entered through the rear door by the car park, it would have been prudent for him to mention the need to register our vehicle. Of course, this was not forthcoming, leaving me to chase it up myself - a tedious chore that should never be necessary. We were eventually seated at what seemed a cosy table by the fire. At last, a silver lining, or so we thought. Five minutes later, the wait staff arrived to take our order - two pork roasts and drinks. The drinks arrived shortly after, though one was wrong. I decided not to make a fuss, politely pointing it out but agreeing to drink it regardless - mistakes happen, right? Little did I realise this would be the least of the evening's offences. Forty-five minutes passed. No food. We flagged down a member of staff to inquire, and their response was as baffling as it was infuriating: they had lost our order. Lost it? Pray, how did they manage to deliver sides for an order they supposedly couldn't locate? The whole explanation smacked of disorganisation and thinly veiled excuses. Nevertheless, we were relieved when our food finally emerged, albeit underwhelmingly lukewarm and dismal in every conceivable way. The so-called roast was a travesty. The potatoes, if one could call them that, were an abomination - cardboard masquerading as food, stale and soggy in equal measure. The vegetables were a tragic sight: wrinkled, lifeless, and clearly aged beyond their prime, seemingly exhumed from a countertop where they'd languished for hours. As for the pork, it was an insult to roasts everywhere - fatty, rubbery, and, inexplicably, adorned with grill marks. Grill marks! On roast pork! Who thought this culinary Frankenstein was acceptable? To call it "express pork" would be generous - it was more like reheated regret. The gravy was the final indignity. Watery, insipid, and utterly devoid of flavour, it resembled dishwater with a brown tint. It didn’t enhance the meal - it sabotaged it. The lone redeeming element, if you can call it that, was the stuffing, though its meagre 3cm cube portion was laughably inadequate. The side dishes were no better. The cauliflower cheese was an unholy alliance of undercooked cauliflower and overpowering mustard, with any trace of cheese conspicuously absent. The pigs in blankets, meanwhile, were pale, undercooked, and frankly terrifying. We didn’t dare risk consuming them for fear of joining the local A&E’s pork-poisoning register. We raised our concerns with the wait staff, only to be met with a casual, "We’ve had a lot of people complain about the roast today." Oh, marvellous! Thank you for that little nugget of reassurance - truly, the cherry on this culinary catastrophe. In a gesture of atonement, we were offered free puddings as compensation. But after enduring the horror show that was the main course, we were in no mood to tempt fate. Needless to say, we left the food untouched, settled the bill (yes, we paid for this misery), and made our swift escape. Salvation came in the form of a late-night Five Guys in Winchester town, where a simple burger and fries felt like dining at the Ritz in comparison. This experience was nothing short of an utter disgrace. It was not a meal, it was a culinary crime scene. For a venue with such promise, it failed spectacularly in every conceivable way. Save your time, money, and stomach - this establishment is a disaster dressed in cosy decor.

Lunch with friends . All great, kind receptive staff. Food tasty and well presented. Good atmosphere and comfortable environment.

Excellent Christmas meal at the Bridge for 13 of us. Amy and Hannah were superb at responding to our concerns regarding seating and ensured we were all on one table. Food was wonderful as was the following service. Thoroughly recommended.

Nice welcome from staff, service very good and food excellent

Lunch today, after an exhausting visit to the Winchester Christmas Market. What a wonderful welcome, service, meal and atmosphere. We will definitely be back, andnwould recommend 120%. Well done.

I had a lovely dinner here with my family the other night, the food was delicious and we didn’t have to wait long. The atmosphere was cosy and perfect to escape the cold weather, Amy brown was our server for the night and she was super friendly and polite. Would definitely recommend and visit again.

Bit disappointing. Ordered garlic bread at £3.49 and was served with one small thin slice of bread and a scraping of garlic butter. Main courses were okay. For dessert, we ordered mini desserts (trifle) with tea or coffee. The trifle served was just a tiny piece of sponge topped with a tiny bit of whipped cream (we were expecting a little jelly and possibly a small piece of fruit with the sponge and cream to resemble a traditional trifle and at least a couple of spoonfuls to enjoy whereas we were served with barely one teaspoonful!). Also, we were given hot frothy milk with our pots of tea,! The waitress seemed surprised when we politely asked if we could have cold milk with our teas. It was an expensive evening and not sure we'll return any time soon.

Dwayne and Hannah were incredibly welcoming and met all our dietary requirements to the letter. We like a fry up and I can honestly say this was the best fry up I have had in a very long time! The mushrooms were amazing especially! Great friendly service and a really relaxed vibe. Really enjoyed our visit thank you

Beautiful lunch yesterday, warm welcome, excellent service. Thank you

Lovely country pub with comfy seats in a secluded area that is dog friendly too with a nice open fire. Very good menu if you're eating. Very beautiful walks by the river, which is just down the road from the pub.

Food Is always lovely 😍 Service was quick and friendly. Management are an assett to this place!!

We came in for the lunch offer which was lovely, added a dessert and drinks. We always get a warm welcome and service here. Thank you to the team.

Great sandwich and coffee. Although the flat white was too small. Nice outside area.

we had a lovely visit! the service is definitely on another level compared to other pubs in the area. food was delicious we will definitely be back!

Good service and value for money

Very nice lunch at the bridge. Great service from Steve and his team !

Nice staff, our waitress was in training, the four stars do not reflect her performance moreso her colleagues who forgot a drink order despite not being busy. Nice environment and food lovely.

Lovely food, in great surroundings with friendly service.

We were served by Wilma and she was lovely, always attentive and provided amazing service. Wilma was very friendly and spoke about how she is from Sweden with us. Food was good and good options for drinks but I think the service was the predominant differential against other pubs.

me and my friends had a really lovely meal here, the food was incredible and service was 10/10, would definitely recommend. if you get wilma and millie as your waitresses you’re in good hands !!! xx

First time at The Bridge, will certainly return. Warm and helpful welcome as 2 of our party were on crutches. Everything was good.

Very welcoming, excellent food and Gemma was absolutely brilliant, she was a diamond

Brilliant service lovely staff very good food delicious will come back again

Lovely ambience in this pub, coupled with excellent service. The Sunday roast came in generous portions….with good gluten free options too. Although it wasn’t as good as I can cook at home, (I’m a chef) it was still very tasty. The enjoyment of the meal was enhanced by using Clubcard vouchers which covered the cost of the food; everything is better when you’re getting a bargain right??!! All in all it was a lovely treat and we will be back.

Very good pub following its recent refurb. Food is great and we’ve been here often for Sunday lunch. Also great for a beer after a dog walk.

Lovely staff and the food was delicious!

Popped in for breakfast on the way to a job. Greeted by Hannah as soon as I walked in who offered a seat and drink Food came quickly once ordered

We had a breakfast today with my husband .Everything was lovely. Hannah was so friendly and welcomed us very warmly. Really impressed by the servise.

I stopped off here with little dog to break up the journey, extremely dog friendly, great selection of no alcohol beers including Guinness. Very quaint and old pub with lots of spaces and friendly staff. I was in between meals so only wanted a snack; the mini steak and ale pie was delicious and the mini cottage brochettes out of this world !!

We went for lunch, the food and service were excellent .

I was very satisfied. The dishes are prepared with love, and the staff is attentive to each guest.

Lovely service and atmosphere and food was amazing!

Great place for a Sunday roast Very tasty

Very nice place and we were well looked after, but the food was mediocre and expensive. Venison burger merely OK and a bit overcooked, toad in the hole stodgy and the sausages not that nice

Having gone to the bridge for a meal we encountered the disappearing manager befor you could order a drink gone then came back managed to order drinks, I asked where could sit for a meal he said either side then my wife looked for a table to be told they were all reserved and this man is rude to say the least, we left having paid for drinks we did not get. To be honest it spoilt a trip down memory lane as we have used this pub on and of for 50 years but that went out of the window . Registered a complaint via their complaints process I was assured that an area manager would contact us no he tried to put his side across he was at fault as I live up north now I doubt we could enjoy it but I will never use the bridge again memories lost

An excellent spur of the moment Sunday roast with a good friend. The pork was delicious and the Yorkshire pudding yummy. The whole roast dinner was so full of flavour. The staff are easy to chat to and friendly. I will definitely be back! Special mention to Dwayne for looking after us.

We had a delicious Sunday meal here. Slow roast rib of beef and vegetables. Seasonal fruits crumble to follow. Unfortunately, we had eaten too much already. So we were allowed to take it away with us to enjoy later. The staff were very polite and friendly. And we are looking forward to a return visit very soon🤞. Thank you💐

Limited vegetarian options. This maybe due to it being a Sunday.

Beef sandwich the ciabatta inside was burnt black and thus very hard to eat . No skin on fries just ordinary string fries. Seasonal salad was a few wisps of lettuce. Fish and chips. The fish was just not there. Just a pile of mushed batter. Very noisy. 5 of us pre booked and placed right by the serving area next to the high chair store area etc Crash bang. Never will we go there again

Looked after brilliantly by Hannah and James . Came in late but nothing was too much hassle for the team.

Pleasant meal with good service from Wilma and Adam, will go again.

Eat here often, always great food

Beautiful, classic public house. A great stop on the Itchen Way walk. Dog friendly with log fire and timeless features

Wilma was very welcoming and attentive, friendly and professional. The food was very tasty and we had a lovely evening :)

Very nice setting and helpful staff. The food was very nice and the pub it's self was clean and tidy. Car park to the rear and disabled parking at the front. Overall, I enjoyed the meal and experience.

Great food. They did a take out order for us even though they don't normally do them.

I enjoyed a delicious meal this evening at The Bridge. I was served by Jemma, Wilmer, James and Steve. The service as always was excellent. Josh, Martin and Ben did a great job in the kitchen preparing my food. I highly recommend The Bridge; it’s the best place to go in Winchester.

Lovely food with great service from Wilma!

Our server was Gemma Jones, a lovely warm welcome on arrival, great service, nothing to much trouble. Fabulous food, served hot. Makes all the difference. Thank you Gemma

Absolutely fantastic. Food was delicious, every bite was full of flavour and exquisite to taste. Staff were very professional, attentive and lovely. The setting is beautiful, and even when it was busy, it didn't feel it because it is so well laid out, and there are so many cosy nooks. The outside looks very romantic in the dark.

Lovely pub, convient location next to station, great beer & outdoor garden after a walk along the river.

Lovely bloke behind the bar. Very friendly and great service

Excellent full English breakfast, and loads of it. Good value for money and friendly service. Pub was almost empty which is the only downside but I’m guessing that’s only because people don’t realise what they’re missing!

Like it, great staff friendly and attentive. Nice location, nice beer. Cottage pie croquettes, recommended by the barman, he was not wrong.

As always, the Bridge was excellent. Terrific food and the service from Hannah and James was exemplary.

Had a wonderful family lunch for our granddaughters birthday

Dwayne,James and Adam were very helpful, friendly and welcoming. Food was lovely and fresh. Would recommend!

Dwayne and the team were welcoming and very friendly. Lots of lovely vegan options and the atmosphere was calm, inviting an relaxed.

We went for a Sunday roast and had the lamb and the pork. They were both excellent, we would definitely recommend! Thanks to Hannah and Poppy for the great service!

Really lovely pub and setting. Went on 7th Sept , very flavoursome English breakfast however unfortunately everything was just barely lukewarm. Almost empty 10.30ish and took around 40 minutes for the food to arrive. Breakfast drinks very pricey!

Excellent service from Poppy - thank you so much xx

A lovely evening and Poppy was a delightful server - thank you

Absolutely loved the meal. Staff was fantastic especially our server Joanne 😀. Would definitely recommend this place for a meal and drink. Will hopefully come again if we get back this way from Yorkshire

Popped in for a quick drink, lovely staff and a beautiful pub. Outside seating is fabulous ☺️

Lovely food, decent prices, nice service. Very happy overall. Visited as a family of 3 with 5yr daughter.

Brilliant food and nice atmosphere! Great service from the team. Wilma was our waitress for the evening, friendly and speedy service.

Had very variable experience here on different occasions. Had an excellent Sunday roast and a poor one. Last time we went on a weekday summer evening the food was disappointing - especially the mushroom pies. Service is variable too. Nice interior and garden.

Visited sat 24th August. Excellent food for a "Chain" pub, but what made it an excellent evening was the attitude of the staff, it was evident from the manager welcoming us on arrival that the staff knew they were there to please the customers. We will definitely return

Absolutely brilliant food at a reasonable cost. Great service. Highly recommend.

Open on a bank holiday Monday evening. Welcoming selection of drinks. We sat outside. All the food was of a high standard and just what everyone was after. It was delivered very quickly. Service was excellent.

Really nice pub. Very doggy friendly. Great location for walks. Staff were great. Had chicken and bacon sandwich really good. The only slight issue is that the outside areas near the outside bar need a good tidy up, a lot of rollup cigarette buts lying around. If this is a smoking area then containers need to be provided. When we were there was no one smoking but popular with dog walkers so just needs a regular sweep up.

5 stars for location service good nice

Food was lovely. Service was great. Can’t complain at anything. Would def come back.

Nice pub and good service, food was nice too. Thank you Hannah and Jemma for looking after us.

Claire and Poppy were absolutely brilliant and above all, kind! Efficient service, delicious food (we came for Sunday roast - very generous portions!), and a lovely atmosphere. Couldn’t recommend more highly.

Our server Claire was brilliant. Lovely pub, great location. 10/10. Would recommend. Thanks

5.0 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely excellent dinner Had a lovely time in a cozy restaurant with lovely scenery The staff was friendly and helpful and the food was delicious and served quick Perfect 👌

We stopped in for a drink a couple of weeks ago and ended up staying for dinner after seeing other people’s food - the staff were lovely and welcoming, and a big thank you to James who was serving us, he spoke us through options and was very knowledgeable and attentive! A great pit stop for a long journey :)

Lovely clean pub with many places to sit both inside and out, dogs obviously very welcome with beds, water bowls etc provided, friendly staff. We all enjoyed our food which was priced averagely (ie: normal for a nice pub). Modernised but keeping that olde-worlde touch.

Frequent customer of The Bridge. Reasonably priced lunch menu, featuring lovely ciabatta sandwich options such as Steak and Chicken & Bacon always coming with a side of fries as standard. Friendly staff always keen to ensure your time spent is comfortable no matter how long or short your stay. Great draught beer selection. Beautifully decorated inside and out with free off-road parking and WiFi for guests with loads of outdoor and indoor seating, nestled right by the River Itchen. What more could you ask for? A perfect lunchtime stop