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The Westgate Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8TP

  • 10 bedrooms

Beautifully Refurbished Bedrooms opposite Winchester’s medieval Westgate

The Westgate sits at the top of Winchester’s historic High Street, and puts centuries of history almost outside your bedroom window. This characterful pub stands opposite the city’s surviving medieval Westgate and is moments from The Great Hall, while Winchester Cathedral, the city centre and railway station are all an easy stroll away. Upstairs, ten individually designed bedrooms combine original features with modern comforts, creating a wonderfully convenient base for exploring one of England’s most historic cities. Downstairs, the atmosphere is that of a proper British pub. Settle in and enjoy seasonal British dishes, comforting pub favourites, a glass of wine, well-kept cask ale, or make a Sunday of it with one of their roasts.

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Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Family Friendly
  • Log Fires

Bedrooms

Each of The Westgate’s ten bedrooms have been lovingly designed and are packed with bucketfuls of charm and modern comforts. Choose from Cosy, Comfy, and Bigger Comfy en-suite bedrooms, some overlooking the historic city walls. Each room comes with tea & coffee making facilities, a work space, snack basket, hairdryer, and WiFi access. Bigger Comfy rooms have space for cots and fold-out beds and dogs are welcome on request, with prior acknowledgement directly with the pub in some rooms.

Food & Drink

The Westgate champion the best local Hampshire produce – it is all about proper feel-good food. Expect nostalgic pub classics, sharing plates, light bites, and a traditional roast on Sundays. Guests can enjoy hearty breakfasts, relaxed lunches, and elegant evening dining paired with carefully selected wines, house cocktails, and local ales. The pub’s inviting atmosphere and seasonal menus make it a firm favourite with locals.

Nearby

Westgate Museum – Step inside Winchester’s last surviving main medieval city gate, once used as a debtors’ prison and now telling the story of Tudor and Stuart Winchester (opposite the pub).

The Great Hall – See one of England’s finest surviving 13th-century halls and the legendary Round Table associated with King Arthur (0.1 miles).

Winchester’s Military Museums – Discover several fascinating military collections within the historic Peninsula Barracks complex (0.2 miles).

Winchester Cathedral – Explore one of Europe’s great medieval cathedrals, with its Norman crypt, magnificent architecture and the grave of Jane Austen (0.4 miles).

Winchester city centre – Wander straight into historic streets lined with independent shops, cafés, restaurants and cultural attractions (0.2 miles).

Winchester College – Discover one of England’s oldest schools and an important part of the city’s medieval heritage (0.6 miles).

Wolvesey Castle – Explore the atmospheric ruins of the medieval palace once occupied by the powerful Bishops of Winchester (0.7 miles).