The 15 best cake shops and cake bakeries in Winchester

Such a cosy spot, feels like proper home-cooked food. Staff are super friendly and make you feel really welcome. The dish I tried was just tasty and comforting.

We had an amazing time visiting Josie’s both for lunch and then breakfast the next day. The team has been exceptionally friendly and the service was fast. The food tasted fresh and cooked to a very high standard. The portions were generous and we appreciated different portion sizes available on the menu. As the place is clearly very popular, it does get a bit noisy during lunchtime. Overall, great value for money and I just wish we had a Josie’s in our town!

If being busy is a good sign the Josie's is good. But having great food, consistency or service and good coffee makes it exceptionally difficult to write a bad thing about it. It cam be busy, and food ordered takes a few minutes to arrive, but it is worth it. Look for breakfasts, brunch and huge wraps. Many items to go. Large portions and fresh ingredients. Cake and pastry selection at the counter Very clean and efficient. Been in Winchester 2 weeks for work, found Josie's and came back evey dayr since. They have seasonal menu items so keep an eye out of you visit

This place is absolutely lovely! There’s a reason it fills up quick and that’s because the staff are lovely, the food is excellent with loads of choice and the drinks are perfect. You absolutely have to get here early otherwise you’re at risk of not getting a table but the early start is worth it. I had a chai latte and the brunch burrito. My dad got a latte and the big breakfast

I went here with friends for brunch. It was busy but servers were super attentive in getting us seated, and serving us. I had the three stack of fruit pancakes which were phenomenal ! They were super thick and cake like, addictive. Although three is maybe too many as they’re sweet and filling, so I would recommend getting less. We were served by Brandon (I hope that’s the right name!), who was super funny, friendly and kind. Overall this place is delightful, would recommend

Great service, very friendly and funny! Food was soo good and such a great price! 💯 rate the breakfast pancakes! Taste like donut, so thick and delicious! Definitely recommend coming for breakfast/brunch when in Winchester!

Not much I can add that hasn't been said, great service- including brilliant gluten free options. Sausages and black pudding have gluten but can be switched for other options; I had extra bacon to replace the black pudding but kept the sausage. Our server was also really helpful in helping us choose the best option for my 8 year old daughter.... saved us money as she couldn't finish the amazing but giant pancake she ordered (he suggested single stack rather than the double!)

We enjoyed a breakfast here, the food was really good, fresh tasting ingredients and some great choices. I particularly enjoyed the smoked trout in a roll. The service was a little disjointed, food came before drinks and we had to ask for cutlery. We ate outside and the view down the high street was lovely to look at. Ordering was very easy in the hatch on the front of the restaurant. Would recommend for a meal out in Winchester.

Found this cosy restaurant that provides brunches. I had North African eggs and it was absolutely amazing. I gave 4 for atmosphere as it was quite hot outside and was a bit hot upstairs. For service, we had to chase for drinks 3 times. That said, its so worth going back but when it is a bit cooler.

So let's be clear: This might easily be the BEST breakfast in Winchester. In fact, I've been travelling around 13 cities since January 2024...and this may be the most delicious breakfast of them all! 😋😍 Perfect scrambled eggs, tasty sausage, HOT beans (thank you!) lovely rosti's, juicy tomatoes, mushroom AND black pudding (added extra) Latte and orange juice to drink. Both perfect. Honestly... it's been an absolute treat. Friendly service in the most picturesque cafe. I'd advise sitting upstairs. Worth. Every. Penny. Get yourselves down there.

Went here for lunch. Found last minute. Lots more seating up stairs. Delicious food. The French toast with bacon chicken and maple syrup was a real hit. Will come again

Very tasty breakfast with the good diversity of options. Had to wait a bit but the food was very good. Quality ingredients and authentic taste.

Throughly enjoyed my lunch here today. The food was very good(creamed spinach, mushrooms on sourdough) very good portion size! The scotch egg my partner had was enormous. Tad on the pricier side but the good sized portion made up for it.

Lovely café, brought my family here visiting Winchester. My mum said it was the best chai latte she's ever had. The atmosphere was fantastic and service was fantastic. This is now or go to coffee spot in Winchester

Super friendly staff, they have BBQ nights, the atmosphere is on the next level, they really nailed it. I recommend going in ordering something and just exploring the building, it's really weird and there are always new things you can find. Every room is different, I don't even know how to describe it It's just weird but in the best way possible :D

This place defines "quirky". Can't really describe it - so check out photos and set for yourself. And then go visit. Great selection of drinks. Amazing decor

An eccentric pub that offers a good range of beers, ciders and spirits. The staff are friendly, and there’s plenty of seating. The highlight has to be the decor - there’s really nothing else like it in Winchester, and you have to see it for yourself! They’ve got outdoor seating for the summer, and lots of fire places for a cozy winter catch up with friends. They’ve do food on weekends I believe, but this does change.

Haven't sampled the delicious delicacies but the lager and taxidermy is 10/10. Stuffed foxes, giraffes and even sea horses! This is similar to the natural history museum, but with lots of real ales and tasty stouts.

Nice pub with a good selection of ales and cidar. Quirky decorating gives it an unique atmosphere. Fair warning, there are quite a few stuffed animals around.

So, I have conflicted feelings about this. I've been to this pub a few times and while I can say the decor is great and very entertaining; it hardly makes up for the sub-par service, over priced drinks, general lack of hygiene, and unwelcoming attitude of the staff. There is a specific bartender that I have noticed making racist comments, including squinting her eyes and doing accents. I don't know her name but she's blonde and an older woman. The bar is incredibly sticky, normal to an extent in a pub I know. However there were flies constantly trying to land in the drinks we were served. It was actually disgusting. The staff I noticed were also on their phones, not cleaning even the visible spills and dirty glasses that were in all the rooms we looked in. Eventually we sat in the garden courtyard area, and the seating is very pleasant. Again its a lovely looking pub. In addition, this pub is lacking in facilities for baby changing and accessible toilets. There are multiple steps in order to get to the toilets which isn't ideal if you are with someone whose mobility is restricted. On other trips we've gotten food, the best bit of any visit and the only reason we come back. The pulled pork is to die for. Unfortunately the food vendor is not a part of the pub and is instead an external contractor. For this reason I will not be including the wonderful service and attitude of that man in this review.

Excellent Service! Such a great pub

The food is incredible. Their burgers are unrivalled! They could really do some work on their interior though.. completely uninspired and outside it often looks closed. Can’t reiterate enough though, food is brilliant. Cocktails are also great.

Discover a fantastic pub that offers an extensive array of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to suit every taste. The burgers here are not only delicious but also served promptly, complemented by fries that are exceptionally crispy and unmistakably fresh. The ambiance is vibrant and welcoming, enhanced by the spotlessly clean surroundings. The restrooms are impeccably maintained, stocked with plush paper towels and ample toilet paper, making every detail count. This place is definitely a must-visit and comes highly recommended for an enjoyable outing.

Such a lovely place for dinner. Highly recommend. We had such a warm welcome from staff on arrival. Seated immediately, we had a tight timetable due to concert in the cathedral. They squeezed us in quickly. The food was beautiful, all burgers with various sides. We enjoyed the chicken burger and halloumi burger. Both came with paprika chips. Really great food. Staff were all so friendly, especially our male server, he fantastic and helpful. Thank you for your kindness and welcome. PS. Please allow tipping on cards as we had no cash and your staff are great.

I was very impressed with "The Dispensary Kitchen." The members of staff were lovely and really took an interest. They were very positive and all of them had an excellent attitude. The chef obviously works very hard and does an amazing job. She also had a great smile on her face. This place is extremely generous in relation to portions. The burgers are plentiful and just amazing structures. The chips were absolutely wonderful and tasty. They were also presented in a lovely and unique manner.

The best burgers me and my mum have ever had. We had half each of the shredded chicken and beef brisket, they were both absolutely devine. I could not recommend eating here more. Even the chips were beautiful. 100% will return. These really just aren't any burgers !!!

My visit was a delightful experience. The menu is rich, offering a diverse selection of burgers. I particularly enjoyed the customizable chicken burger and the unbelievably good lamb burger. The standout, however, was the unique and delicious CHIPS that accompanied the meal. Our waiter, Ed, was friendly and attentive, enhancing our dining experience. However, it's worth noting that the outdoor dining option, while pleasant in cooler weather, might not be ideal on sunny days due to weather and the presence of flies and bees. One minor drawback was the slightly longer preparation time, possibly due to the restaurant's popularity and crowds. Despite this, I wholeheartedly recommend giving The Dispensary Kitchen a TRY. It's a must-visit spot deserving of your day off or a special dining experience, with its exceptional food and service making up for any minor inconveniences.

Really friendly staff, great staff and delicious food! We had the soy and sesame pulled pork burger, onion fritter, fennel, cabbage and spring onion slaw sesame mayo and paprika salted fries and the shredded chicken burger, bacon smoked cheddar, hash brown, tomato, chilli jam and paprika salted fries. No picture of the fries but everything was really tasty with great ingredient combinations. Great sized portions.

The selection of items here is incredible. I really wanted to try one of everything! Just a heads up for the almond connoisseurs - the almond croissant has apricot jam inside which was a surprise.

A really nice spot, full of locals and their adorable dogs which makes it feel super welcoming. It was the perfect little break to chill and refresh after a day of history sightseeing. Great coffee and a relaxed vibe all around.

The polenta cake was fantastic — it reminded me so much of the Brazilian version I grew up with! The texture and flavour were spot on, just missing a sprinkle of coconut flakes to make it perfect. A lovely surprise to find something so close to home.

Yesterday 2:30pm Cold brew+ almond 🥐 Coffee was superb!!!Not acid,not bitter. Just the right way. I am converted! 🥐 was huge & delicious. I has 1/2 of It and take away the rest. Very nice Young staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Cute and modern glass & coffee pot, cool interior design. I Will go back no Matter It IS not cheap. Totally worth It. Can't wait to show my friend,too.

Proper coffee. Really enjoyed my flat white. A nice array of pastries and treats. Lovely staff. Only detraction was that my partner’s hot chocolate was quite sweet

I had an iced latte and it was smooth, refreshing, and you could really taste the quality of the coffee. Not too sweet, but perfectly balanced — it really hit the spot! A perfect start to the day, and to top it off, this place also offers a great selection of pastries.

A group of us stopped by Academy for coffee and lunch on a busy Saturday, and the although it was busy, tables come up pretty quickly as it’s a quite a large coffee shop. It’s very stylish, with a ‘Scandinavian’ minimalist feel. The coffee was the main star of the show, and was truly one of the nicest coffees I have had in a very long time. The lunch items were all nice too, although the sandwiches I felt were priced a little too highly for the size. We finished off lunch with a Hoxton sweet bun, which are delicious, and I’ll never turn down the chance to have one! In Winchester, there is one thing we’re not short of and that’s coffee shops, however I feel that Academy really stands out with great style and more importantly, amazing coffee.

Lives up to the general rating in all regards. I spend much of my free time here and is my go to coffee place in Winchester. Great coffee. Great staff. Great food. Great location. You can also book large evening events with large capacity. Highly recommend this place. Would give a 6 if i could. Thank you to Pedro, Niem, Jasmine and the rest of the staff. Thanks also for puting up with me. The owner should and i'm sure is proud of his team. Great work 🫶🏼

✨ Birthday Brunch at Winchester Orangery ✨ I chose this spot for its beautiful bohemian setup and charming ambience — and it didn’t disappoint! 🌿✨ Though one floor was closed due to staff shortage, Pedro kindly let me sit there since it was my birthday 💛. Huge thanks to him for making it extra special! 🥂 Started with a perfectly balanced Bloody Mary (crafted by the talented Josh, and on the house — such a sweet gesture 🥹). 🍳 Enjoyed a delicious Egg Royale — the smoked salmon paired with paprika and cherry tomatoes was just divine. ☕️ Ended on a high note with an Espresso Martini made with Mexican Kahlúa — smooth, rich, and unforgettable. Big shoutout to Pedro & Josh for turning my brunch into such a memorable birthday experience 🫶. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for great vibes, delicious food, and a touch of magic on your special day ✨.

Dropped in here for a comforting breakfast to soak up my sins from the previous night. In fact, this place was recommended by staff in a nearby bakery as a great option for hot breakfast choices. They were not wrong! I opted for the Benedict with extra bacon and sausage on the side, and my partner took a culinary adventure with the Turkish. Both were incredibly delicious - full of flavour and great textures, and also good-sized portions. Coffees were also excellent - great quality, beautiful taste and served at just the right temperature. The staff were delightful and the ambience was just lovely. All in all it was a perfect start to a beautiful Sunday, and definitely helped me shake off any lasting effects from the previous evening 😊

A great place to stop off, watch the world go by whilst enjoying superb coffee (Latte & Cappuccino with salted caramel syrup) & delicious food. The side portion of hash browns were well worth it, crunchy, flavoursome but not sri]ing in oil. Both meals - brie, bacon & cranberry toasted ciabatta plus the Royale (egg, smoked salmon, hollandaise) were faultless. The only downside for me, was a service charge was added automatically without being told or having the option not to give it.

We enjoyed a coffee and brunch after a tour of the Cathedral. Nice people and lovely food.

There's quite a few options for coffee in Winchester, the usual "High street" chains and a few independent specialty Cafes and bakery-type establishments. Just away from the main drag and off The Square (near the Cathedral) this place was a nice surprise. Sadly I only had time to visit for coffee (the food menu looked really good) but can certainly recommend. Really friendly greeting from the staff, I got a nice seat with a view across to the Cathedral whilst lot's of other patrons took advantage of outdoor seating on a sunny day. Order taken efficiently, the coffee was excellent and the atmosphere inside and out was really pleasant. I will certainly visit again!

What a treat. First time at The Winchester Orangy, treating my niece to lunch for her birthday and this was perfect for a light lunch. Everything had just that extra special touch; wonderful cosy atmospher, attentive, friendly, thoughtful staff, and very tasty food, beautifully presented. . The staff helped me make my niece's birthday treat, that extra special.

Very tasty tacos in centre of Winchester. Really nice vibe. Dog friendly. Key thing is all home made. The tacos were so soft and fluffy and the fillings had real flavour and depth. Nice bar space inside with wide choice of beers. Would definitely go back.

I recently stopped by Overdraft for a catch-up with friends, and honestly, I’m disappointed I haven’t visited sooner. The restaurant is definitely ‘no frills’ – but this definitely adds to the charm. They have a great selection of beers and ciders on tap, perfect to enjoy alongside some tacos. The menu is small but perfectly formed, with a variety of tacos, nachos, and loaded fries. We went on a Tuesday and it was 3 for 2 on tacos, making it unbelievable value.

Delicious tacos! We went on Tuesday (3 for 2), and were glad, as 3 made a nice size portion for lunch, and 2 would have been a bit small for us. They were very nice. I had the grilled napoles- had never had cactus before 🌵- they were very tasty.

The best place for craft beer in Winchester. A reasonable selection on draft, plus a few more cans in the fridge. Measures a little on the stingy side, served with quite big heads.

lovely food, slow service and the lady serving was not particularly providing a 'service with a smile'. clean and tidy interior. there is an outdoor seating area onto a road. busy area but was not busy at the restaurant. food was average but I would visit again as I enjoyed the poke and burrito bowl with brisket.

First visit, hopped in by chance and no regrets. Genuine 10/10, the fish tacos were AMAZING, as was the chicken. We'll definitely be back 😋

We stopped for a couple of beers and something to eat. I choose it cause of the craft beer. The two I tried where really good, I have 2 Ales, although I so not remember the names now lol. We had tacos and loaded fries, the later were amazing with birria. The tacos were also good although, we have chicken and pork. The staff was really helpful and smily what helped to improve the whole experience. Definitely will go back and recomend.

Very friendly welcoming staff. Lots of baked goods on offer . I opted for a beef pasty . It tasted decent, not over seasoned and even though there wasn't a whole lot of beer inside it was satisfying to eat. The pasty was crispy on the outside with a generous amount of gravy and vegetables. A little messy but that's to be expected. It cost £4.50

Incredibly rude member of staff on the upstairs floor. When asked if was busy upstairs as she was heading up there. She reply ‘how would I know, I only have one set of eyes’ then told us we couldn’t sit upstairs unless we ordered first. We ordered 2 coffee 2, two Donuts and a brownie. We went upstairs were she was clearing tables, she straight away rudely told me told me that we couldn’t sit up there as we weren’t ordering the right stuff and we could sit on the high stalls downstairs. She was an Incredibly rude young girl, we did nothing but ask her a question and was continually rude the short time we were there. Maybe learn some basic manners or some social skills if you are going to deal with the general public. Not that it will matter to anyone but definitely won’t pop in again.

Got a jam doughnut as a treat on the way back from a holiday to cushion the holiday blues.. tasted amazing!! If Im ever passing through Winchester again I will be going back to try something else (the selection was amazing, was very hard to choose!)

Now I know why the queues are long. I told my partner they are premium in my book and he treated me to a good selection. (Even if I said I only wanted 1 product -- he added a few more to it -- he knows girl language) 😊 They have wonderful baked goods! A lady was sampling a pull apart bread with a soup we dipped it on. I had that bread to go. I think it was with onion and cheese. This bread held up its texture well even if we had it at home for 2 days. I tried to make it last long -- it didnt. It was hard to stop. We also tried a premium sausage roll with chorizo and I dont like any other sausage roll now. Bacon and cheese puff was really good too! Flaky puff and good browned bacon with the right amount of cheese. I'll have to go back again later to be a bit more thorough. I was not able to take a lot of pictures like how I would normally do because it was busy. 😅 Still, awesome bakery!!

I got a really good iced coffee here and a pastry! (the smell coming from the food was incredible) couldn’t help myself, everything looked amazing. The staff were lovely too, everyone seemed happy to be there even thought it was a bit busy when I was in there, a very nice environment to be in. Out of all the places on this street I would go back here to try more of their food!

Lot of good options to choose from. Seating area at the 1st floor and in the ground floor it’s take away. The menu looks different upstairs and also people are not friendly. Coffee served was really bad for the money paid & it was just from a coffee machine directly. Food was average. This is a place good for take away which costs you less and better options to choose from. The people below were friendly as well.

Fabulous cheese straws on first visit, the donuts are really yummy! Almond croissant was nice but not the best I’ve had, it very little of the almond paste in the middle which I prefer! We tried the Iced coffee good and a cappuccino I would say was average! Overall a nice place to grab some goodies, very pleasant staff & good to support local!

Brilliant garden, excellent choice of beers. Didn't have food. Friendly staff. Right in City centre but on a side street so quiet.

Girls weekend away we decided to visit Winchester as not been before, we arrived on Fri 1st Dec. That eve as we were walking down through the centre I spotted lots of pretty lights up one of the side alleys, we decided to head there, The Bakers Arms. We were greeted by a lovely barmaid Kim, we only stopped for one as we had booked a table prior to our visit to Winchester at Incognito. But said to Kim we will definitely be back as it seemed like a lovely pub with friendly staff & locals. On Saturday night we went back & had a great night, even though it was packed all the staff were quick to serve & super friendly. The DJ that was on was playing great tunes. Got to meet June the land lady she was lovely & we had a good chat as she is friends with our landlady at The Dolphin. We loved the Bakers Arms & will definitely visit again when in Winchester. Thank you for having us 🥰 & making us feel welcome.

Cracking find between an alleyway off the High Street or a road running beside the side of the Cathedral good range of drinks plenty of outdoor seating in the alley. Amazing prices.

Went try this place out after hearing some mixed things and I was thoroughly disappointed. Land lady is rude and made me and my friends feel very unwelcome. Will not be returning

-Big shout out to Carlie from behind the bar, always fab service and super friendly -Every time I come in here it’s such a friendly, energetic and welcoming atmosphere -Superb prices for such an expensive city, thank you for looking out for your loyal clientele -5 stars out of 5 stars!!

Great beer and great ambience of the place close to High Street, Cathedral and other shopping. The service is excellent with pleasant and helpful staff at the bar. 👌

Gives plastic cups for pints like a bloody festival

Had a lovely coffee break at Hoxton Bakehouse. Asked for recommendations and the team was very knowledgeable and helpful. The place was clean, good coffee and the food was delicious. I'll definitely come back.

We visited Hoxton Bakery on Tuesday last week and we couldn't of picked a better place for cake and coffee. Warm welcome when we entered by both smiley team members, so much fresh selection of pastries / Sandwiches /Coffee and more! One of the team members was very helpful with me making my mind up as there are so many lovely drinks to chose from! I ended up having a Gingerbread Oat Latte with cream and biscuit topping, a Vanilla bun, my partner had a Flat white with Oat milk and a Cinnamon Bun. All was absolutely amazing and the Seadog coffee is just perfection! Highly recommend, best in Winchester! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Chai latte was sooo good we also had a Vanilla bun and a Cheese and Bacon pastry both were delicious. Staff very friendly and seemed to have lots of locals/regular customers which created a lovely atmosphere

We stopped her en route to the New Forest and what a friendly, welcoming place we found! The people working here are so friendly, the coffee is absolutely delicious (my husband bought some to take home!) and the pastries were great too. Highly recommend!

I recently visited a fantastic bakery, and it was a delightful experience. Their menu features standout pastries like the Blueberry Muffin with Salted Butter Crumble and the Passion Fruit and Coconut Bun. These treats are not only fresh but also incredibly flavorful. The [Blueberry Muffin] offers a perfect balance of sweet and salty, while the [Passion Fruit and Coconut Bun] is a tropical delight. The overall experience at this bakery is a testament to their commitment to crafting exceptional baked goods. 😋 DON’T MISS the chance to indulge in these mouthwatering pastries; it's a treat you'll thoroughly enjoy!

Great bakery and coffee shop in central Winchester. You can't miss their incredible buns - the vanilla bun with a custard centre is the stuff dreams are made of. The Rubens toastie is also an absolute must if you're looking for an amazing lunch time sandwich - so flavoursome and the bread is amazing. The coffee is great too!

Very cosy vibe, super nice stuff, AMAZING VALUE FOR MONEY. One of the best breakfasts I had in Winchester

I stopped by Cornish Bakery in Winchester for a coffee and afternoon treat recently and throughly enjoyed the experience. It’s god a great spot on the high-street, making it great for sitting in a window and people watching. The service was very friendly, and there was a great selection on offer. There were pastries, cakes, sandwiches and pasties - all of which looked great. I opted for a scone with cream and jam, alongside a coffee. The scone was very fresh, and was generous in size too. The coffee was also very good, albeit a little on the small side for the price. They’ve got plenty of seating, both downstairs and upstairs as well as a few tables outside too. Overall, a great addition to Winchester, and I’ll certainly be back again to sample some more of their delicious looking food.

I was passing through Winchester with my family and wanted a quick lunch. The selection in the window drew us in. As a vegetarian the option did feel a little limited, but I opted for the cheese and onion pasty. It was a very generous size, and the pastry was delicious, but the filling was ever so slightly rich for my liking (personal taste though I think!), it could have done with sauce to dip, but couldn't see any available. I also had the Italian hot chocolate.. which did not disappoint!!

Popped in on a Sunday afternoon for a quick drink and cake. Place was quite busy but we managed to get a space downstairs. Ordered drink and cake. Got cake straight away but had to wait for the drink and was a bit difficult to understand where/how to wait for your drink? Lovely selection of sweet and savoury food. Decided on scones. Was ok and had nice spice but didn’t taste that fresh. Used the downstairs toilet which wasn’t great. I wouldn’t rush back.

Delicious.. great value.. delicious, friendly staff taking time to care and help with choices.. and again.. Delicious! Great value for your money. A very open atmosphere + outdoor seating too. Note.. they make their coffee a bit strong so you may ask not to, or add sugar, etc. overall an absolutely lovely spot.

The pictures don’t do it justice - it’s a lovely cafe with a great vibe. The pain au chocolat was really well made and the pistachio croissant was too, but expect a very rich and heavy pastry.

Stopped for lunch with wife and son, lots of tasty options to chose from on both sides. Italian hot chocolate was amazing, and the strawberry lemonade is a go to for a hot day like it was when we visited. Hot and cold food options, all looked lovely waiting to be eaten. Would definitely return if I was in the area! Must visit place.

To say this bakery is wonderful would be putting it lightly. I’ve been studying abroad here for the past few months and I come to Cornish Bakery several times a week, I know I’m genuinely going to miss this place when I go back home!

Hands down this is my favourite dessert chain in the UK. They’ve been around for more than 90+ years, and for a good reason. I have pretty much tried their entire dessert menu, and I’ve got 0 complaints. My favourite here has to be the strawberry gateaux, Charlotte gateaux and the coconut macaroon. They even offer a variety of cold and hot drinks, and other lunch and breakfast options. I can never get enough of this place. Will definitely visit this place again. I do want to try the afternoon tea the next time I visit them.

We went on a Sunday for afternoons tea, not busy only 3 tables of customers. We had to wait a while for the tea and food to arrive. The cutlery were so dirty that we were sure they had not been washed because we could wipe the food off by our fingers. 🤮The milk jar was so dirty that the stain came off and got into the milk!!! 🤢Tea pot was gunky, we were scared to eat the food because everything was so dirty. The table next to us had leftover food and drink there the whole time we were there. The bathroom is so dirty that I decided to hold it in…If I can give it 0 star I would. Ruined our day. Never again.

The smallest afternoon tea we have ever had. For £12.50 (or £25 for 2 sharing) we got 3 fingers of sandwiches (cucumber, chicken & ham), 1 scone with jam and clotted cream and 1 macaroon, 1 small piece of strawberry cake and one small piece of chocolate cake. We were certainly left wanting more and not overly full. Upon arrival, there is a large sign saying take a seat, order at the front. We did so, it was very quiet and waited around 20 mins for our afternoon tea. Sandwiches and cakes tasted fresh but just very small tbh. We wouldn't return and have had far better. Not goos value for money tbh.

I was utterly shocked at the state of this place, especially for a central Winchester setting. I booked this through red letter days, expecting a decent cream tea for my nans birthday. Boy oh boy was i wrong. The place to start with was drab, dirty, looked like a school cafeteria. we had to wipe down a table for ourself. Food was horrendous. Sandwiches were thin, lacking filling and flavour. quite frankly a boots meal deal would have been nicer and i have had children make better sandwiches. Stingy with the cakes, only gave us one full size slice and cut it in half. half the cream was missing off the top. 1 STALE profiteroll each and the cream was hard. utterly disgusting. Other cake were obviously old as weren't holding shape and tasted dry. the scones, the bit my nan was most looking forward to were SOLID AS ROCKS. i could whack them on the side and not a crumb. i have no idea how this place is serving food. it is horrible. I am seeking compensation for this visit and would highly suggest you do not go here.

I visited Patisserie Valerie Winchester recently as I had a Buyagift Afternoon Tea voucher brought for me as a gift and I thought I would give it a try. A group of 4 of us visited on a Sunday in December at lunch time. It was busy, as it the Winchester Christmas Market was running as well, so we were anticipating a wait. The staff member who took our order took a few minutes to get to us but was friendly and polite. Even though they were busy the food arrived in an efficient manner and it wasn’t long before we were tucking in. Overall – it was a pleasant Afternoon Tea. The sandwiches tasted fresh and had ample fillings, the scones were a bit dense but still very tasty (most things are covered in jam and cream), and I highly rated the macron. However, I did feel the cake element was the weakest, and although perfectly pleasant, they didn’t leave me wanting more. The strawberry cake did taste quite artificial which was a shame. Between us we had a tea, coffee and hot chocolate, and they were all very good. Overall, it was a nice Afternoon Tea, and although there are ample coffee shops in Winchester, they do have a great position on the high-street and their Afternoon Tea is a reasonable price.

this is a great place for tea or breakfast. We had the English breakfast and my fiance had the Stones which were large and tasty. the servers were polite and the place seemed really full of people who were enjoying their phone.

Pleasantly suprised by size of portions. Only stopped for a drink but ended up ordering two slices which my wife and I shared and took two different slices home. Drinks, cakes and service good. Will definitely come here again.

A cute little cafe near the bridge, we tried a variety of things from the menu. Pastries were fresh and crispy, the Cheesecake Tart had an excellent texture, so creamy. Brie, Bacon and Cranberry Panini was generous with the cheese and so crunchy on the outside. I found the Spiced Pear Tart a nice flavour profile but was a little dry, could have used a sauce or cream. Lemon Tart had a very lemony flavour but not very sour, which I would have preferred. I do think overall the pastry cases were a bit tough and thick along the board, we left a fair bit behind. Coffee was nice as well, will definitely be back to try some other sweets! Also it’s dog-friendly.

Cool little coffee shop. Nice to end my 12km hike / pilgrimage there.

We popped in for pudding after a walk around town. The staff were very friendly and we enjoyed our visit. The coffee was good. We tried a selection of the tarts, I had the chocolate and truffle. It was a little bit dry, and the chocolate filling had contracted within the pastry base. My partner had the carrot cake, chocolate and pear tart, it was delicious.

Sunday breakfast, not too busy on our arrival. Our orders for breakfast were taken shortly after arrival. It was a pity that our food had a delay between the first and the last to be served.

I was encouraged to visit Winchester on my way home to the Lake District from my holiday in Dorset then Hampshire. Having parked my car I noticed the pastries in the window and couldn't resist trying something for lunch. Everything looked scrumptious 😋 I'd definitely recommend finding the time to call in here... if you visit Winchester.

Had lunch here on a busy Sunday, great little cafe in Winchester. Great atmosphere and table service was quick. I had a Panini, brie, bacon and cranberry sauce. Really tasty and left feeling very satisfied. Children had the cheese and ham sandwiches, good portions and thumbs up from them

Lovely patisserie with excellent coffee and a variety of freshly make pastries 🥮 We stopped by on route through Winchester looking for an independent cafe for a coffee, the patisserie stood out with a range of pastries and savoury options on display. The coffee was very good, nicely made with decent strength and body to it. Topped off with a apricot and berry tart, it made for a very yummy start to a Friday morning 🥰👌

Today we visited Audrey’s Tea Rooms for an afternoon tea to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. The detail that went into the set up was amazing. Ruth had gone out of her way to make sure there was a clock hanging above our heads in recognition of one year being married. She also had set the table up with the beauty and the beast rose and garland and prosecco glasses…Beauty and The Beast is my absolute favourite Disney film ever!!!! The food was fresh, super tasty and there was so much of it I had to take a cake home to enjoy for later. Absolutely outstanding and would recommend anyone visiting Winchester to visit. Thank you so much for making our special day perfect!!!!

We hired the upstairs of Audreys for my sister in laws hen party. Ruth went out of her way to accommodate us, regularly checking we were happy and if there was anything they could do to help. She even went out to Robert Dyas to buy a fan as it was an unseasonably hot day! She catered to our individual dietary requirements and i don’t think there was anything else she could have done to make it more of a success. The food was amazing and plenty of it (she even gave us boxes to take leftovers home). Highly recommend x

I really wanted to like it here - I went for a special occasion and we had the afternoon tea, and it seemed perfect to start with - historic vibes with RAF memorabilia on the walls and proper thin China tea cups for our tea. On the positive side, they serve a full gluten free afternoon tea, which is great. We emailed in advance so that they knew we were coming and not to risk them running out of gluten free bread or something (it’s happened before!) The tea was proper good loose leaf tea and lovely little tea cups, which I really enjoyed, and overall the food was good. The sandwiches and scones I had for the ‘normal’ tea were delicious and there were masses of jam and cream to go with them. Sadly there were small things which just marred the experience a bit, leading to the 3 star review. The gluten free tea only only came with one scone, while the ‘normal’ one came with two, which seemed unfair as the scones were the same size. The gf scone was also super crumbly, falling apart every time it was lifted up. The three sponge cake bites were alright but all kind of tasted the same and not particularly of any flavour. Sad when there were some fantastic looking cakes on the counter. There were plenty of empty tables but our reserved table was directly in front of the open door, meaning that it was a bit damp and everyone coming and going walked right past us. We only had one set of culterly between us and when we tried to ask for another it took a long time to get the attention of anyone as all four staff were chatting intently in the kitchen area. All just little things, but they added up We were also charged more than the website had said when we looked the day before - apparently they had just changed their menus that week, which is happens and while it was only £3.50 more per person, the cost already was that of something special and basically while alright, it was not special enough to be worth the cost.

Very cozy place, with nice decoration! The food was really good and the service was polite. The reason I am rating with 3 stars only is that they close at 5pm and we were finishing our coffee around 4h50pm and they started to say that they were closing, asking us to pay and making us feel a bit uncomfortable, since we were finishing our coffee and tea. We felt like they were saying "Get out of here!". It was a bit strange for us, but ok. We would be back (not close to 5pm anymore) because we really liked the food and the place.

Popped in to Frieda's tearoom a couple of times during a recent trip to Winchester. I had poached eggs and spinach on muffins for breakfast which was quite substantial. I later popped in to try the home made cakes. I had the carrot and almond which was delicious. Very friendly staff make you feel very welcome...highly recommended.

Nice little tea room in Winchester, away from the busy high street. We had a lovely quick lunch and cream tea here. The loose tea earl grey was very good, so were the fruit scones. Sandwich and soup were simple but hearty. The coleslaw that came with the sandwich was freshly made and delicious. Very pleased that we found this place.

Very nice tearoom nearby the Highstreet in Winchester (near Buttercross monument on Parchment street). A hidden gem ! Cosy seating, friendly staff in a relaxed atmosphere, with a touch for details. A well deserved 5 out of 5 rating !

Lovely little bakery. I had a takeaway vanilla and hazelnut cruffin and it was perfect. Friendly staff as well.

The rain was coming down sideways and it felt like 4 below......the sign on the door said "come on in. Its warm in here" so we did....and the sign did not lie. Very good service from the beginning. Lovely helpful and cheerful waitresses and a great cup of coffee. Filled croissants were excellent. All very enjoyable except the tables were a bit grubby and could have done with a clean. A few Christmas decorations would not have gone amiss and on a personal note......I dislike dogs in restaurants, especially wet ones.

Visited this amazing bakery with my friend and colleague during a school trip and couldn't be any happier. Excellent coffee and polenta cakes and the staff were super nice. We came here 25 minutes before closing time and felt really welcomed as we were also offered a discount on the cakes. A big thanks to the barista who saved me from a man who was following me to the bathroom. My friend told the guy I was in danger and he didn't hesitate for a second and ran up to save me. Thank you for that and for the whole experience!:)

We had two cappuccinos and 3 pastries. Cappuccinos we good, however the pastries we given to us cold cold cold. The staff does not look like if they cared. For 20£ that’s a robbery. I don’t recommend this place.

This is a very tricky review score to give as it was a very mixed bag having lunch here. The kombucha would have been nice to have had glass with ice but not a big deal. However the sandwich that cost £7 was shocking it was mostly bread, hardly any chicken, sweetcorn or even lettuce. I have had better sandwiches in Lidl grab and goes that cost less than half what I paid for this sandwich. But the cake was fantastic and almost redeemed the whole thing. My top tip don't have Lunch here but a cheeky slice and coffee would be a great idea.

Lovely independent bakery (so rare!) with nice bread, drinks as well as sweet and savoury items that are great for a lunch in the park or indoors on the renovated 16th century first floor. Loved the blend of Italian focaccia with British flavours beef, horseradish and rocket, and enjoyed the lavish brownies!

Such a beautiful little bakery in the heart of Winchester. I had the pumpkin red striped croissant and I absolutely died and went to heaven. It was amazing, crispy and buttery and flaky and autumns.