Eating out
Whether you’re planning the annual office celebration, lunch with a friend or a seasonal family gathering, there’s bound to be a festive menu somewhere in Winchester that’s ideal for your requirements.
Guildhall Winchester
One of the largest venues in the area proudly presents “Christmas with a Twist”. Don’t be fooled by the stunning gothic exterior of this landmark building, the interior boasts stunning Victorian features with a contemporary twist. If you’re looking for a large private event, small intimate family celebration, or to join one of our superb open party nights Guildhall Winchester has an event or space to suit your needs - take a look at the Guildhall Winchester Festive Brochure 2011 by clicking on the image below and call 01962 840 820 or email for more information.
Winchester Cathedral Refectory
This light and airy space lends itself well to group eating – and an enticing menu to boot.
The Chesil Rectory
The popular restaurant housed in one of the oldest buildings in Winchester has a new management team that’s continuing a long tradition of excellent cuisine and service with new, affordable menus. Call: 01962 851 555.
Bangkok Brasserie
Winchester's Thai restaurant has just moved to Jewry Street. So if you are looking for an alternative to the Christmas Turkey check out Bangkok Brasserie's Christmas Dinner menu. Call 01962 869 966.
El Sabio Tapas Bar and Restuarant
Feliz Navidad! The convivial atmosphere and mouth-watering dishes in Winchester’s Spanish tapas bar will ensure your party goes with a swing... Click here to download the Christmas Party Menu. Call: 01962 820 233.
Morn Hill Brasserie
With an AA rosette for dining, the Holiday Inn Winchester features a wide and varied restaurant menu created by our Executive Head Chef. Enjoy some of the finest fayre that Hampshire has to offer created using only the freshest seasonal ingredients sourced from local suppliers. The restaurant can cater for all occasions, from a romantic Christmas meal for two to a work party or the large family Turkey roast. Visit the Holiday Inn Winchester's Christmas 2011 webpage.
Hotel du Vin
Classic food complemented with a relaxed style of hospitality. The original Hotel du Vin is a unique luxury boutique hotel, housed in the fine architecture of one of central Winchester's most important Georgian buildings, which dates back to 1715.
Mercure Wessex Hotel
Situated in the heart of historic Winchester with unrivalled views over the 900 year old Cathedral. Take a look at their Christmas dining and party night options in the brochure below.
The Winchester Hotel
The Winchester Hotel offers a range of relaxed and stylish dining options for your Christmas celebrations. Whether for lunch or dinner in the Rosette award winning Hutton`s Brasserie, a festive party in our stunning Malory Suite, or a well earned retreat from the Christmas a shopping with a warming winter drink and snack in our Gershwin`s Café Bar. Visit the hotel's Christmas webpage
The Winchester Royal
Fabulous, traditional fayre with great service and very reasonable prices – choose between festive meals, disco nights and party nights.
Outside the city
Lainston House Hotel
A charming 17th Century country house standing elegantly in 63 acres of beautiful Hampshire parkland. Call: 0845 521 1669 or view the Festive celebrations and Christmas party brochure
The Swan Hotel
Start 2012 with a bang and celebrate at The Swan Hotel New Year's Eve Party.
The Running Horse in Littleton
Call: 01962 880 218
click here to view the Christmas menu
The Chestnut Horse in Easton
Download the Christmas Menu here
Call: 01962 779 257
Greens Restaurant and Wine Bar
Call: 01329 833 197.
East Horton Golf Club
East Horton is ideal for large, exclusive parties. Equally, if you're a small group and you want to be part of a bigger bash, you'll find an awesome atmosphere here and great entertainment.
Address: Mortimers Lane, Fair Oak, Near Winchester, Hampshire SO50 7EA
Call: 023 80 697 073
Norton Park Hotel
Relax in a state-of-the-art dining room and bar in this ultra-modern hotel set in acres of greenery – if you’re tempted to stay you can make the most of their overnight offers and enjoy the leisure facilities the next morning. Call 01962 763 000.
The Thomas Lord in West Meon
Call: 01730 829 244
This is just a selection of the best of the diverse eateries in our district, to see a broader selection, including our Hampshire Hospitality Award-winning eateries, visit our food and drink pages on our Visit Winchester website.
Please mention www.christmasinwinchester.co.uk at time of booking.