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£33 The Wykeham Arms


 Location 75 Kingsgate Street, Winchester, SO23 9PE t: 0844 683 6624 w: www.wykehamarmswinchester.co.uk e: wykehamarms@fullers.co.uk


This 18th-Century coaching inn is a captivating place situated in one of the most attractive parts of Winchester, amongst historic narrow streets. There are real log fires and a network of rooms full of interesting mementoes – a cosy place to relax after a day spent exploring the locale.


Open: Mon-Sun 11am-11pm Food Served: Mon-Sat noon- 3pm, 6pm-9.30pm; Sun noon- 3.30pm, 6pm-9.30pm


The tempting menu showcases the finest Hampshire produce, and the impressive wine list ensures finding your ideal tipple is a doddle. The scallops with curried cauliflower purée was a visually stunning starter, as was the salmon cured with orange and whisky, which was offset beautifully by sweet beetroot remoulade and rye breadcrumbs. My partner declared the 12-hour-braised feather blade of Hampshire beef main, served with smoked mash, to be beautifully tender. My unusual pairing of halibut and confit duck worked thanks to an orange reduction, which complemented both key ingredients. Triple-cooked chips, which arrived presented in a beer glass on slate strewn with salt, were steamed then fried twice and tasted amazing as a result.


For dessert, orange-infused fondant with cinnamon ice cream oozed melting chocolate, and, thanks to popping candy, offered a real explosion of flavours. I couldn’t resist stealing a bite of my partner’s smooth, refreshing passion fruit mousse with yoghurt sorbet and gingerbread.


The Wykeham Arms is deservedly popular. If you’re planning to eat here or stay in one of the en-suite bedrooms, book in advance to avoid missing out on one of Winchester’s highlights.


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£30 The Red Lion Country Inn


 Location Clanville, Nr. Andover, SP11 9HN t: 0844 683 6627 w: www.theredlion.co.uk e: enquiries@theredlion.co.uk


Situated in extensive grounds, The Red Lion sits comfortably near Andover in an enviable village location. Whatever your travel needs, this welcoming venue is able to accommodate them – local transport can be arranged for visitors, ample parking space for 90 cars is available, and there’s even a helicopter landing pad.


Open: Weds-Sat noon-2pm, 6pm-11pm; Sun noon-2.30pm


The cosy dining room, with its open fires and olde-worlde appeal, welcomes couples, families and groups alike. Perhaps relax with a snack of Brie wedges with cranberry sauce, or enjoy the delicate salmon and prawn pastry cornet showered in seafood and Cointreau sauce. The menu here is proudly traditional and offers a variety of choices to please everyone, including a children’s menu and a tempting dessert selection featuring favourites like homemade pancakes and sticky toffee pudding.


The Red Lion is well known for its conference and event services. The Clanville Suites and the bar and


restaurant provide the perfect venue for all occasions. From formal dinners and weddings to buffets and workshops, the skilled team here are ready to ensure your day goes as smoothly as possible. An appreciation for modern comforts combined with traditional charm is what has made this popular location such a success. Visit and discover this first-rate drinking and dining establishment for yourself – you’ll be a regular in no time.


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