FOOD & DRINK
TRIPADVISOR TOP FIVE
Tripadvisor ratings on the most-loved city eateries
1 . Shoal , The Broadway
What we say : Good-value , quality fish and chips and really excellent service . Bag an outdoor table on a sunny day or take away and tuck in on a bench in Abbey Gardens . Save space for one of the really naughty sundaes , made with home-made ice cream .
What Tripadvisor says : Shoal is fantastic because it ’ s relaxed and unassuming yet offers great food and service . Clearly very popular – and rightly so .
01962 861919 | www . shoal . uk . net
2 . The Golden Lion , Alresford Road
What we say : When a pub cares about its hanging baskets as much as this one does , you know you ’ re on to a winner with its food . We love the hearty pub classics and home-made puddings .
What Tripadvisor says : Dog-friendly with an excellent menu and great service . Everything tasted as if it was home-cooked and made to order .
01962 865512 | www . goldenlionwinchester . co . uk
3 . Bangkok Bistro , Jewry Street
What we say : Authentic Thai food cooked exactly as you like it by Thai chefs , served by the charming Murat and his team . Enjoy aromatic food using lots of local ingredients that is beautifully presented with panache .
What Tripadvisor says : Service is first class , the menu extensive and the food is excellent . My Green Thai Curry was as good as if I ’ d just ordered it in Thailand .
01962 841811 | www . bangkok-bistro . co . uk
4 . Kyoto Kitchen , Parchment Street
What we say : Top-end dining in every way . Expect beautifully-executed Japanese food cooked by a creative chef , with clever combinations of flavour and ingredients . The tasting menu is a must .
What Tripadvisor says : Attentive service , amazing food and a nice relaxed vibe . This place was up there with the best and most authentic Japanese food we ’ ve had in the UK , and would hold its own with a lot of the places we ’ ve been to in Japan too .
01962 890895 | www . kyotokitchen . co . uk
5 . Gurkha ’ s Inn , City Road
What we say : If you ’ re looking for authentic Nepalese food , so authentic in fact that Winchester ’ s Nepalese community and local Gurkhas go there themselves , Gurkha ’ s Inn is very good indeed .
What Tripadvisor says : Gurkha ’ s Inn is consistently excellent . Brilliant authentic curries , delicious grilled meats and generous portion sizes . The best Nepalese restaurant in the city without doubt .
01962 842843 | www . gurkhasinnwinchester . com
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