The King Alfred

Great asparagus starter, **** chicken burger main. It was like a kids meal 3 pieces of overcooked, flavourless chicken nuggets in a brioche bun with ketchup. Service fine till 9.30pm on this Saturday night. Then we were the only table left indoors, and staff were jangling cutlery around like they were setting up a breakfast service and after a long wait we asked to see the dessert menu. Decided on coffees instead. Apparently they don’t do espressos as they only have cafetières. Really??? I’d go back because the pub itself is lovely and the rose wine was good, but I’d struggle to get excited by the main courses and choose something reliably good. Pies good apparently but beef burgers and chicken burgers not so.

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Owing to a mixup with a booking we thought we had elsewhere, we booked the King Alfred on the day. We had no preconceptions but were delighted that we followed the crowd forming outside at opening time. Roasts all round all outstanding. Perfect roast potatoes, enormous Yorkshire pudding and a pile of nicely cooked veg. So glad we found this place. Staff service lovely, reasonably priced. Good selection of ales. Would definitely return.

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Lovely friendly traditional back street pub with lovely decor, friendly staff and very good choice of food and drinks. The service was excellent with a smile and the wait for food wasn 't too long. If back here in Winchester, would not hesitate to book again.

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Great pub . Staff were really friendly and helpful. Great food we had pie of the day , which were hand made , fresh and delicious Great and interesting selection of beers warm and welcoming atmosphere. I wish I lived closer .

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Lovely atmosphere. A family and dog friendly pub. Close enough to the city center but in a quiet residential area. Amazing food too ! A cosy pub in the winter. Lots of outdoor seats so must be nice in the summer too

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