
The Bishop on the Bridge, Winchester
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About The Bishop on the Bridge, Winchester
On High St in Winchester, The Bishop on the Bridge is a pub and restaurant set in a red-brick building with table service and booking requests for corner or booth tables accommodated. The riverside terrace holds small private huts, with rugs provided for cooler weather. Starters run from chicken wings and chicken satay to a squid starter, and mains include a beef roast dinner, pie of the day, pork ribs, teriyaki beef and a burger. The bar pours a selection of beer, wine, and ale on tap. Dogs are welcome throughout. The kitchen closes at 8pm, so evening food orders run up to that time.
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Menu & Prices
94 dishes · mains £3–30- Chicken Liver Parfait£9.50
- Greek Mezze:£20.95
- Grilled Seabass Fillet£22.95
- Crispy Squid£9.50
- Prawn Cocktail£9.95
- Avocado & Red Chilli Salsa Bruschetta£7.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention riverside garden seating, roast dinner, squid starter and pie of the day.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention riverside garden seating, roast dinner, squid starter and pie of the day.
Customer Review Summary
Roast dinners and riverside terrace seating draw repeated praise, with several diners singling out the beef roast with red Rioja and pie of the day with pork ribs as standouts, alongside starters like chicken wings, chicken satay, and a squid starter. Close behind, reviewers consistently highlight the service, describing waitstaff by their warm, welcoming attitude even during busy, hot evenings, and note food arriving hot and well-portioned, including generous children's meals. The rear garden and terrace, with rugs for cooler weather and a spot to catch afternoon sun, come up often as a favorite feature, though one visitor found the outdoor huts too dark with no light switch found. A couple of reviewers flag drink prices as on the dear end, and one notes the kitchen cutting off food orders around 8pm. Overall the pattern is strongly positive, with multiple reviewers explicitly recommending it and one requesting, and receiving, a doggy box for leftover fish and chips.
Customer Review Summary
Roast dinners and riverside terrace seating draw repeated praise, with several diners singling out the beef roast with red Rioja and pie of the day with pork ribs as standouts, alongside starters like chicken wings, chicken satay, and a squid starter. Close behind, reviewers consistently highlight the service, describing waitstaff by their warm, welcoming attitude even during busy, hot evenings, and note food arriving hot and well-portioned, including generous children's meals. The rear garden and terrace, with rugs for cooler weather and a spot to catch afternoon sun, come up often as a favorite feature, though one visitor found the outdoor huts too dark with no light switch found. A couple of reviewers flag drink prices as on the dear end, and one notes the kitchen cutting off food orders around 8pm. Overall the pattern is strongly positive, with multiple reviewers explicitly recommending it and one requesting, and receiving, a doggy box for leftover fish and chips.
Featured reviews
- Marta Bianchini
“This is a really nice pub with a cute terrace on the riverside. We had the pie of the day, pork ribs and two desserts, and all the food was delicious. Furthermore, the service was excellent, James has been really lovely!”
- Jay Smith (Jason)
“Arrived just before 8pm looking for food! Staff were helpful re kitchen closing at 8 and quickly took out order. Drinks and food were good, nice 'garden' area. Maybe lucky with staff but appeared to be doing their best and answered my urgent questions and my partners odd request for a doggy box - he was saying fish n chips so good so dont understand why needed it :)”
- Alan Hills
“A brilliant place to relax and have a meal, staff are very welcoming and a very vibrant ambience. Many thanks to our hostess Anna believe who looked after us with such confidence .100💯recommend this amazing place.”
- Jeanette Williamson
“Great pub in Winchester. Prices for drinks are on the dear end but great rear garden to sit in and enjoy good food or just relax with a drink.”
- james mcgurk
“On booking we requested a corner or booth table due to children, and they delivered perfectly. Very good service, Annabel our waitress was very friendly and welcoming, providing quick service throughout the evening with a bubbly attitude despite the heat and business. Good atmosphere with quick service on a very busy day with excellent weather. The food was lovely, turning up hot, and all our 7 meals were good. The children portions were good size too. A great pub and would recommend to others.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“This lovely Winchester pub sits on the banks of the River Itchen with amazing views from its terrace. Near Winchester Cathedral and other local attractions, it's a great place to enjoy food and drink”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible toilet · Wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Food at bar
- Restroom
- Beer
- Food
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- Free water refills
- Live music
- Sports
- Facilities· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Bars near The Bishop on the Bridge, Winchester
- The Royal Oak4.32,1020.4 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
oldest pub history, downstairs cellar area, cheddar and bacon burger
- The Old Gaolhouse3.93,2210.4 miWheelchair accessible
historic building character, ordering via app, pasta and jacket potatoes
- The Queen Inn4.61,2470.6 miWheelchair accessible
large beer garden, on-site microbrewery ales, annual may beer festival
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop on the Bridge, Winchester | 4.32,540 | — | £10–40 | riverside garden seating, roast dinner, squid starter |
| The Royal OakReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.32,102 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | oldest pub history, downstairs cellar area, cheddar and bacon burger |
| The Old GaolhouseWheelchair accessible | 3.93,221 | 0.4 mi | — | historic building character, ordering via app, pasta and jacket potatoes |
| The Queen InnWheelchair accessible | 4.61,247 | 0.6 mi | — | large beer garden, on-site microbrewery ales, annual may beer festival |
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