The Cart & Horses
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About The Cart & Horses
On London Rd in Winchester, The Cart & Horses is an 18th-century country pub serving a British menu with grill dishes. The roast comes with Yorkshire puddings, alongside sourdough and salted butter to start, and the menu also runs to a beef burger with bacon and fries and a potato and leek risotto. A full three-course meal with coffee can be had in one sitting. The restaurant is arranged into different seating areas with quiet music playing, and an outdoor seating area is used for meals such as the roasts. A private dining room is available for groups, and dogs are welcome throughout. It opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, beef burger with fries, sourdough with salted butter and potato and leek risotto.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, beef burger with fries, sourdough with salted butter and potato and leek risotto.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers describing crispy potatoes, tender beef, and giant Yorkshire puddings, alongside a sourdough and salted butter starter called incredible. Close behind, the beef burger with bacon, fries, and burger sauce earns its own fans, with crispy fries and juicy patties, though one reviewer flags the price and a portion size smaller than expected. Other dishes mentioned include a potato and leek risotto and a full three course meal with coffee. Diners repeatedly highlight the service, one server named specifically as attentive and funny, and describe the atmosphere as warm, comfortable, and relaxing, with quiet music and distinct seating areas. Dogs are welcomed on visits, and several reviewers note returning regularly, including one pair who treat it as a regular halfway meeting point. One reviewer mentions the pub recently underwent a full renovation. The overall tone across reviews is welcoming and unhurried, with no recurring complaints beyond the single note on pricing and portions.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers describing crispy potatoes, tender beef, and giant Yorkshire puddings, alongside a sourdough and salted butter starter called incredible. Close behind, the beef burger with bacon, fries, and burger sauce earns its own fans, with crispy fries and juicy patties, though one reviewer flags the price and a portion size smaller than expected. Other dishes mentioned include a potato and leek risotto and a full three course meal with coffee. Diners repeatedly highlight the service, one server named specifically as attentive and funny, and describe the atmosphere as warm, comfortable, and relaxing, with quiet music and distinct seating areas. Dogs are welcomed on visits, and several reviewers note returning regularly, including one pair who treat it as a regular halfway meeting point. One reviewer mentions the pub recently underwent a full renovation. The overall tone across reviews is welcoming and unhurried, with no recurring complaints beyond the single note on pricing and portions.
Featured reviews
- Max Evernden
“Had a really lovely experience here! The pub had a great atmosphere, the food and drinks were excellent, and the whole visit felt really welcoming. …”
- Fern Liddle
“Me and my partner came in for a roast, sat outside and were served by Adam. The service was incredible from start to finish, very friendly and helpful! The Roast was one of the best we had, the potatoes were crispy, the beef was tender and really well cooked, giant Yorkshire puddings! We also got sourdough with salted butter to start which was incredible. We will be returning. Such a good experience.”
- Andy Sexton
“The decor felt welcoming, and the service did too - Iuliia was attentive and funny. The food was also top notch. Had the full 3 courses and a coffee at the end. I ate the potato and leek risotto, which was devine!”
- Samantha Collins
“We met up for a family dinner together on a Monday evening. Staff were lovely & food was good. The restaurant has quiet music & different areas with tables in. Had a very pleasant evening & were not made to feel rushed in any way.”
- Suzanne Howland
“This place never fails us! We love it. It is a half way meeting point for myself and my Dad, both travelling around 70(ish) miles to meet every couple of months which we have been doing for over a year. The wonderful team know us now and …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Sizeable, 18th-century, traditional country pub, serving British menu with grill dishes.”
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Offerings· 5
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Has private dining room
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Highlights· 4
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Location
Bars near The Cart & Horses
- Steam Town Brew Co.4.86358.6 mi away£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
craft beer selection, burger, bang bang kebab
- The Wagon Works3.91,5518.7 mi away£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingTakeout
jacket potatoes, pint of lager, chicken breast
- The Spitfire4.03478.8 mi away£10–20Wheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
staff knowledge on gluten, friendly staff, drinks and pints
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cart & HorsesReservations · Good for kids | 4.42,309 | — | £20–40 | sunday roast, beef burger with fries, sourdough with salted butter |
| Steam Town Brew Co.Reservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.8635 | 8.6 mi away | £10–20 | craft beer selection, burger, bang bang kebab |
| The Wagon WorksWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Takeout | 3.91,551 | 8.7 mi away | £10–20 | jacket potatoes, pint of lager, chicken breast |
| The SpitfireWheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.0347 | 8.8 mi away | £10–20 | staff knowledge on gluten, friendly staff, drinks and pints |
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