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Serves meat, vegan options available. Pub offering several vegan dishes which are labeled, such as sausage and mash, chili non carne pie, vegan burger, cheese & salad sandwiches, faux fish & chips made from banana blossom. For dessert there's vegan ice cream and brownies. Entire red wine selection is vegan friendly, as are many of the spirits and beers. Part of the Greene King pub chain. Open Mon-Thu 11:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-00:00, Sun 11:00-23:00.
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168 High St, Winchester, England, SO23 9BA
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 21 Jul 2020 by Guest
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Added by BoopBoop on 28 May 2019
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24 Reviews
First Review by SarahKC
Pumadesu
Points +75
A disappointing experience - Edit
They have a vegan menu, so I was very excited to go there and try their vegan fish and chips. Except they didn't have the same menu that I could see online, so I had to try something different. Ok, I got the vegan English breakfast and my husband got the vegan pudding. They were both actually quite disappointing. The vegan sausages were good, but the frozen vegetables and the beans from the can weren't. I can only suggest the soup of the day: it's not on the vegan menu, but it may be vegan (just ask the staff). For us, it was the only actually good food we got there.
Read morePros: Soup of the day
Cons: Beans from the can, Frozen vegetables, Toast bread
Guest
Sneksy
Points +68
Great vegan fish and chips - Edit
Ordered vegan fish and chips- the only vegan option as we werent given a separate vegan menu, so not sure if they still have it or not.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-30
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Hugh02
Points +124
Separate Vegan Menu - Edit
Complete separate vegan menu with many vegan versions of pub classics. We had the Fish & Chips and the Hunter’s Chicken. Portions were very generous and tasty, although my partner wasn’t keen on the Hunter’s Chicken as she doesn’t like BBQ sauce - luckily she ordered the fish so it was all good! Good choice of wine and beers to go with the meal.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-21
Pros: Food , Beer and Wine, Amusing notice in ladies toilet!
Guest
fire-wine
Points +16
Classic pub grub - Edit
Great vegan menu, lots of classic pub dishes that have been veganised. Menu felt thought out and not after thought. Half price food on Tuesday was an added bonus
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-11
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SJS5
Points +1705
Lush spud - Edit
Brilliant to see a pub with a separate vegan menu. I had a spud with Sheeze and beans salad (lush) and my old man had a sausage sandwich. We had hoped to go back for dinner but dinner but were still full from our late lunch. Sadly. Bar lady was super friendly. Highly recommend.
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sarahwright170
Points +26
Sunday Lunch - Edit
The vegan Sunday dinner was amazing, well worth a visit :)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-31
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James1605
Points +340
Great Vegan Menu - Edit
Good authentic pub with a great vegan menu. Includes vegan versions of traditional English dishes such as Fish and Chips, Shepherd's Pie, Bangers and Mash..
Read moreI really enjoyed being able to eat some of my childhood favourites such as shepherds pie and bangers and mash as a vegan as vegan versions of such dishes are not always easy to come across.
Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to have veganised traditional English pub dishes.
Pros: Good Food, Nice Pub, Pool Table
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simplysh4ns
Points +2119
Banana blossom fish and chips!!! - Edit
This pub has a separate vegan menu AND it has banana blossom fish and chips. I’m THAT vegan that doesn’t like tofish – it’s literally battered tofu, who are we trying to fool? Banana blossom is the way to go, and this pub gets it.
Read moreThere was also ‘scampi’ on the menu and ‘hunter’s chicken’ which is pretty cool to see. Usually there’s a special dessert, sadly it was sold out. That’s my only negative feedback though, apparently it was black forest gateau which I have never had, as a vegan.
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XuanMisk86
Points +192
Good amount of vegan options - Edit
It's great to find a traditional pub with this many vegan variations of traditional pub food. The decor is laid back but not cheap or tasteless, just cosy and comfortable. I could imagine myself watching the football or having a few pints and playing pool as much as I could having my sunday lunch with the family. My bangers and mash was hearty and filling. They definitely don't scrimp on the gravy! Maybe the carrots could be seasoned a bit. Otherwise a great meal.
Read morePros: Good traditional pub, Friendly staff, Decent number of vegan options
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nickyedge
Points +63
Lasagna - Edit
A whole vegan menu to choose from 👍🏼. Originally ordered the 'Hunters chick'n' but it wasn't available so switched to lasagna with salad & chips. Clearly home made, very nice, with veg & lentil filling.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan choice
Cons: Sport TV screens
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eloisesutherland04
Points +54
My favourite restaurant in Winchester - Edit
The vegan food here is amazing and there are so many options ! When ever I have family and friends come to visit I take them here ! 🌱😋 #Veganuary
Read morePros: Big menu , Great portions , Amazing flavours !
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vegotanuki
Points +1917
Cosy pub food - Edit
Friendly staff and a wide range of vegan pub classics, including lasagne, hunter’s chicken, fish and chips and pies. They have a small garden which we enjoyed eating our food out in. Only disappointment is that their website says they offer 20% off vegan food ‘every Monday’, but doesn’t clearly advertise that this doesn’t apply to bank holidays.
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HelenLynch
Points +34
Great Sunday dinner - Edit
Delicious plate with loads of veg and toasties
Read moreFriendly staff
Would have given 5star but happy cow won't let me
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-26
Pros: Love a Sunday dinner , Vegan options for pudding , Great pint of cider
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DanielJamesAbbott
Points +42
A gem of Winchester - Edit
They have a whole vegan menu with pub-favourites, such as lasagne, shepherds pie, etc. But the top dish IMO is the banana blossom fish and chips with tartar sauce. My partner and I come here for lunch almost every time we come to Winchester. Highly recommend!
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Jovegjo
Points +166
Be very careful with allergies - Edit
We visited this pub as such good reviews on here for vegans. I was dying to try their banana blossom .There web page says specifically about vegan / gluten free.
Read moreI went with my son and I was the 1st to order, in front of an area that says to make staff aware of allergies!!
I said specifically I am vegan also gluten free. So can I order the vegan fish. I said also I like vegetables so ordered as an extra , £4.75.
Other dishes were ordered.
Pub started to empty out very few people sitting down or eating then.
We waited over 1 hour the food came .
I had chopped the fish and put a mouthful in my mouth chewing it and had to spit it out.
I smelt it and then other party members tried and said that is definitely fish.
I have had no meat or fish for 50 years.
I went with son to till to let them know. He said he would deal with it.
Apparently young girl at the till had not been listening to me..
Another older lady came immediately over to take it away. Asking me if I wanted the vegan fish now as I must be starving. I ordered the vegetable pie.
It appeared a few minutes later. But it was not pie. It was lentils,peppers and 1 mushroom in tomato sauce. So so bland no seasoning herbs, with a slab of gluten free jus roll pastry on the top that must have been microwaved.
The older lady came to check and I let her know I didn't like it. Also mentioned other dishes burgers being small ,etc.
Seasonal veg was loads of peas, 6 carrot circles and ,3 slivers of kale.
My son was given the exact amount paid back for my meal.
But the whole experience was spoilt by this
Pros: Pub appeared nice in the front area
Cons: Time to get good, Bland
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Peteoconn66
Points +83
Excellent pie - Edit
Good vegan options. Visited on a Sunday. They had a vegan roast option, but I went for the pie of the week with roast potatoes and veg cooked to perfection. The pie was lentil, mushroom and spinach with a puff pastry top. Delicious! Had the standard pie as opposed to the small. Nothing standard about the size - be warned!
Read morePros: Quality of the food, Atmosphere, Staff
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NatsDge
Points +546
Traditional pub with vegan pub classics - Edit
Nice pub and friendly staff.
Read moreI love the fact they have a whole menu of vegan food! My shepherdless pie was really tasty. Them didn't have spring rolls that day not lasagne but they have lots of other dishes. I fancied everything.
A shame I was in Winchester just for the weekend.
Pros: Extensive vegan menu, Board games , pool table, etc., Friendly service
Cons: Limited beer selection
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cowfriendly
Points +69
Good vegan pub menu - Edit
Good sized portions. Simple traditional pub grub. Not expensive and good quality ingredients. I love the fish less finger sandwich, served in granary bread (always fresh and chunky).
Read moreLove dogs. We also had the burger - came with usual salad but also coleslaw and fresh tomato salsa with beautifully cooked chunky chips. Its just opposite the green which makes it do handy.
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AngelinaCampisi
Points +45
Love this place! - Edit
Amazing vegan menu alongside the main menu, so many choices. Great quality food and very generous portions
Read morePros: Brilliant food, Lovely staff, LGBTQ+ friendly
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Vivienne
Points +304
Full vegan pub menu - Edit
All the pub classics like pie and mash, lasagne, burgers and fish and chips, plus desserts! The barmaid was so nice too.
Read moreI didn't think I liked banana blossom fish but I must have just had a bad experience previously. And I'm also not normally a chip person but they were to die for. Wish I lived closer so I could try the homemade pie and crumble
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Akayashi
Points +40
Crown and Anchor - Edit
Best place in Winchester for vegans.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-17
Pros: Lots of options , Has a small plate option for smaller stomachs, 20% meat free Mondays
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jontaylor9
Points +88
Full vegan menu - Edit
Very welcoming pub just by King Alfred, the vegan menu covers all 3 courses with proper puddings and there’s vegan mayo. Courtyard out the back and very happy to see dogs. We’ll be back!
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Ecurtiswood
Points +52
Whole vegan menu! - Edit
Delicious homemade food and a brilliant vegan menu! We had the lentil and veg pie which came with a crown and anchor design in the pastry! Polite staff, great atmosphere!
Read moreVisited on a Weds evening with a baby. Eclectic crowd. Very welcoming. We will be back!
Join Winchester vegan Facebook page for 10% off at this venue! 🌟
Pros: Lots of vegan choices, Homemade pies and lasagna , Good atmosphere
Cons: No longer on 241 taste card , No disabled toilet
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SarahKC
Points +166
Surprised! - Edit
We didn't eat here, just went in for a drink and were delighted to find the lovely looking biscuit that came with the coffee was vegan!
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