Horse Jockey - Winchester

The staff is friendly, the service is excellent, and the food is delicious. The restaurant is situated in a beautiful location, resembling a traditional country pub. I will definitely be returning again in the future!

I have been a longtime patron of this restaurant and have had many positive experiences since the new owners took over. However, my most recent visit was not as enjoyable. The staff and host seemed very stressed and were somewhat abrupt. I usually enjoy the wings and ribs here, as they have always been a generously sized portion. Unfortunately, I was disappointed to receive only a half rack of ribs and just two tiny half wings this time. I used to get at least three full wings. Additionally, when I asked to swap my chips for a salad, I was given less than a handful of salad. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience.

I was extremely let down by my recent visit to this restaurant. The noise level was deafening, with loud people making it difficult to have a calm meal. Additionally, the restaurant seemed to be short on staff, causing delays in service. To top it off, numerous menu items were no longer available, greatly limiting options. Overall, it was not a pleasant dining experience and I have no plans to return.

Have eaten here before and have to say it would not have been my first choice but convenient to try it again with the family, three of which were children. The bar was loud and noisy with what can only be described as drunks, shouting, swearing and being thoroughly obnoxious. Not good when you have children with you. None of the bar staff made any attempt to ask them to tone it down. When we were leaving one of these individuals was so drunk, throwing up in the car park and got in his van driving off towards Denmead. It was disgusting. The food was disappointing, I don’t consider 10 small prawns made up with chopped up salad makes a prawn cocktail. Certainly not value for money. Having said that I have to say the waiting staff were efficient and helpful. Won’t be going back.

Well we don’t go out much these days due to the cost of living issues, but when family come we always book the Horse and Jockey because we know they will have a great variety of Sunday roasts to choose from. However, I always choose the Ribs and Wings they are to die for. A bit messy but never disappointing. The wife always goes for the beef Sunday roast with a good variety of vegetables and the gravy boat. We have never been disappointed, we also like the Pekin Duck Salad absolutely fabulous. Sundays are always busy, you must book. Steve the proprietor is very friendly and likes to joke around now and again. He always has time for all his customers, and will speak to all. He’ll be out there delivering the food and collecting the plates, always busy. There is plenty of parking although the car park gets full there is a field to the right of the premises for overflow guest which is safe. We can’t fault anything the Horse and Jockey do for us. They are dog friendly only in the bar but there is plenty of room. The Restaurant is carefully laid out and quite original, the young staff create a great atmosphere as they are always busy attending to people’s needs. Try the Horse and Jockey you won’t be disappointed.