FOOD AND DRINK
FESTIVE
FEASTING
Fancy a change from the traditional
turkey roast? Then read on…
SOMETHING FISHY
Loch Fyne on Jewry Street offers a great choice of fresh fish cooked with inspiration
from around the world. Its three-course party menu (£29.95) includes starters of
Scottish mussels cullen skink tart, and roast Scottish sea trout and pan-fried sea bass for
mains, as well as veggie and meat options.
01962 872930 | www.lochfyneseafoodandgrill.co.uk
A GREAT CURRY
Gurkha’s Inn on City Road offers Nepalese and Indian food which can be cooked just as
you like it. See a dish that takes your fancy but want more chilli or none at all? Just ask.
Indian favourites like korma, tikka masala and bhuna are also on offer.
01962 842843 | www.gurkhasinnwinchester.com
AT THE PUB
Food at The Little Pub Group is always imaginative and focuses on local ingredients,
and at the Saint James Tavern on Romsey Road the Christmas menu starts at £25.95 for
two courses. Enjoy the likes of braised blade of beef with red wine sauce or baked hake
with celeriac purée and shellfish bisque plus a vegetarian option.
www.littlepubgroup.co.uk/the-st-james-tavern
A PIE AND A PINT
Head to The Eclipse Inn for a laid-back pint and a festive pie or the full works this
Winter. The historic watering hole in The Square has had a revamp this year. Upstairs
there’s a private dining room which seats 16 around a table and can be booked free
of charge.
01962 865676
REALLY GOOD STEAK
Book in at Porterhouse Steakhouse on Jewry Street, where the beef is excellent and
melts in the mouth. The three-course Christmas menu is £26.95 and is a real treat for
meat-eaters with a choice of fillet, rib-eye, sirloin or rump steak for main course as well
as fish and veggie alternatives.
01962 810532 | www.porterhouserestaurant.co.uk
A BLANC CHRISTMAS
Brasserie Blanc on Jewry Street offers classic French dishes including Terrine de
campagne, Boeuf Bourguignon and duck leg confit on its Christmas menu. It costs
£32.50 per person for three courses.
01962 810870 | www.brasserieblanc.com
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