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    The Winchester

    3.4 (45 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Gastropubs
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Martina O.

    I came here last Saturday evening with a friend for a quiet drink around 6pm. We got some good seats. A large glass of rioja set me back £5.20 which I thought was a bit pricey. They had a huge cauldron of Mulled wine on the counter which was more affordable at £3.50 a glass. I got a bit peckish so I ordered some nachos with cheese and guacamole which was pretty satisfying. The clientele was mainly couples having dinner and some small groups. The atmosphere is really relaxed, lighting low and chilled tunes on the stereo.

    Melania P.

    If you are going to the Winchester, for you to enjoy it depends on what you are into. I like quiet comfortable pubs with an interesting mix of people. If you go to the Winchester early, it's just that. It's a pub with comfortable couches and good drinks. It isn't very loud so you can talk and enjoy general conversation. If you go to the Winchester late, the comfortable vibe has vanished and the pub is loud and crowded. It's crowded to the point that if you order a drink you have to fight your way through the crowd and back to your table, hoping your drink doesn't end up all over the floor or worse, all over you. There is a club in the basement with a dance floor, the music isn't bad but it is so crowded that it's hard to get on the dance floor and if you do, there isn't much space to actually dance. Not to mention I felt that the entire space was a firetrap. Paranoia aside, the space would be far more enjoyable with fewer people and a DJ playing a better mix of music. As a whole, the Winchester after 11:00 pm isn't my cup my tea. It's crowded, loud, and the people can be a bit inconsiderate. I think I've just outgrown this scene.

    Joseph T.

    The Winchester is a small handsome, but traditional, pub at the start of Essex Road. The last time I went was for a leaving party. We got there quite early so it wasn't too busy and we were able to get the two large tables on the raised seating area at the back. It is a nice pub with a good atmosphere. As Melania P. mentioned the atmosphere gets livelier as the night progresses which suited the event, but if planning on staying for the night try and get earlier to secure a seat. There is a wide drinks selection with good beers and cocktails. The staff are pleasant enough and quick.

    Qype User (Liam…)

    This is always my late night backup option for any night out in Angel. Its a fairly large venue, with decent drinks and reasonable prices. Open until about 4am at the weekends, you never have to queue to get in (£3 entry). Has a downstairs dance floor, with good music. Worth checking out if BarrioNorth or Old Queens Head is too busy. Serves nice food during the day apparently.

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    Review Highlights - The Winchester

    I was on holiday to the UK and I'm glad I tried Sunday roast for the first time at this restaurant.

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    The Centre Page - Modest entrance area.

    The Centre Page

    3.6(25 reviews)
    1.6 miBlackfriars
    £

    After visiting Shakespeare's Globe across the Thames River, I was rushing to the airport and…read morespotted this place near St. Paul's church after crossing Millennium Bridge. Given the location, I knew it was probably a tourist trap and I wish to avoid those usually but had no time so stopped in on a Monday afternoon for lunch. I'm so glad I did! I was in London only briefly and had yet to try proper fish and chips and I was definitely WOW'd. I've only had this in America, and this was definitely better than anything I've ever had. When it arrived on my table, I could feel the heat from the plate -- that's how scalding hot and fresh it was, and I loved that! The cod was absolutely massive, a thick portion of fish deep fried with the skin on within an incredibly crunchy beer batter. There were pieces of bone in it, but no bother, this only made it seem more fresh. The chips (thick cut fries) were perfectly crispy and both the fish and chips were insanely delicious with a bit of salt and malt vinegar (which I had to request by walking up to the bar). The dish came with a tartar sauce and ketchup, but tasted way better with the salt and vin. I absolutely love that the fish and chips also came with mushy peas, whereas most pubs only give you fish and chips alone. The dish was also very well priced at 9.95 GBP, and I was able to use my credit card, rounded up to 10 GBP because they have a 10 GBP minimum for using cards. I appreciate that this restaurant had free wi-fi, which I found out by asking my waiter, who quickly provided the secret code for me to use. In America you would never ask your server for this but I noticed that nearly every hotel and restaurant I visited during my 11-day tour of Europe offered wi-fi. Good on them, because how else would I check in to a restaurant on Yelp and shower them with praise and circulate promotional foodie photos on Instagram? During a weekday, many workers nearby flood this place to grab a pint during lunch....now, why don't I work in London? I would give this place five stars based on the food alone, but I am giving it four because I wished the service had been more attentive, as I had to go up to the bar to get malt vinegar and also to ask to pay my bill. I understand service in Europe is more laissez-faire than in America, but since this is a tourist spot I would have liked to be checked on by the staff at least once during my meal, and certainly to be presented with the bill. Note: They also serve Sunday roast dinner for 9.95 GBP on Sundays

    Great location, great specials and great service. This is a solid pub that seems to attract a good…read morecrowd. Being from the states I am not as familiar with all the UK brands --- but they seem to offer a wide variety of beers (lots on tap) and cocktails. TIP: I recommend hitting this place before 5:30 on the weekdays as the happy hour crowd fills this join up.

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    The Banker

    The Banker

    4.3(16 reviews)
    1.9 miThe City
    ££

    We had passed this pub several times, as it is located on a common route to the hotel we were…read morestaying in, and we wanted to have our first London pub experience, so try it, we did. We arrived just after the work day, and the crowd was buzzing just outside. We did the self-seating option indoors, and sat down to a great view of the Thames river, as we pondered our meal choices from the menu. The location is just great. For a leadoff drink, I had to go with the house cask ale, which was the Fuller's ESB, a drink I've been enjoying since the 1990's, and it delivered as expected. I went with an order of Sausages with mashed potatoes and peas...it doesn't get much more classic than that, and I was happy with it, especially with the quantity (3 sausages!). Wifey was on the hunt for a meat pie, and she went with the Steak, Ale & Mushroom Pie, which I can report was wholeheartedly approved. One of the better pies we've had on the overall trip, and the best we had at a pub location. The overall vibe of this pub is exactly as you might picture it, and we weren't disappointed with any aspect. Service, though not overly patient (hey - they were busy), was competent and pleasant. Cheers!

    Great pub in the City of London. Found it while walking near the River front after crossing north…read moreover London Bridge. Casks, drafts, lots of seating - both indoor and outdoor. They had billiards and some other entertainment. Quick service.

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    The Winchester - pubs - Updated May 2026

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