Guidebook for Martyr Worthy
Food Scene - Pubs, cafes and restaurants nearby
There are plenty of local pubs, cafes and restaurants within a short driving distance.
The two nearest to us are within walking distance.
Walking distance across the field. Open from 8:30am for coffee, pastries and breakfast this is a lovely place to go at any time of day. They also have a farm shop with local produce and bits and pieces you may want to pick up for your stay - highly reccommended!
The Chestnut Horse
Walking distance across the field. Open from 8:30am for coffee, pastries and breakfast this is a lovely place to go at any time of day. They also have a farm shop with local produce and bits and pieces you may want to pick up for your stay - highly reccommended!
Great coffee and even better cakes all made fresh by Dave. Gluten free and vegan options available. Great atmosphere. Only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Winchester Coffee Roasters
4A London RdGreat coffee and even better cakes all made fresh by Dave. Gluten free and vegan options available. Great atmosphere. Only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Open all day, great for breakfasts, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Open 7 days.
33 locals recommend
The Ivy Winchester Brasserie
103-104 High StOpen all day, great for breakfasts, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. Open 7 days.
If you fancy fish.... and they have other dishes too.
Open from 10am daily for coffee and cake and food from 12 noon.
29 locals recommend
Rick Stein, Winchester
8 High StIf you fancy fish.... and they have other dishes too.
Open from 10am daily for coffee and cake and food from 12 noon.
Need to book this one usually. Great tapas, delicious sherries, authentic Spanish menu.
24 locals recommend
Pulpo Negro
28 Broad StNeed to book this one usually. Great tapas, delicious sherries, authentic Spanish menu.
Another pub within walking distance - not sure if serving food currently so best for just a drink.
11 locals recommend
The Cricketers Inn
Another pub within walking distance - not sure if serving food currently so best for just a drink.
Good pub, amazing short walk by the river just outside. Romantic but also good for families.
12 locals recommend
The Bush Inn
Good pub, amazing short walk by the river just outside. Romantic but also good for families.
Rural pub, very short drive away - basic pub grub, breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner catering for special dietary requirements.
7 locals recommend
The Plough
Main RoadRural pub, very short drive away - basic pub grub, breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner catering for special dietary requirements.
Short drive away, ample parking and good reviews from our previous guests.
7 locals recommend
Cart & Horses
London RoadShort drive away, ample parking and good reviews from our previous guests.
The Yew Tree
Delicious food and great coffee in Alresford.
Handmade cakes as well as savoury food and food-related gifts e.g. mugs, cook books, local cheese, preserves etc.
12 locals recommend
Caracoli
15 Broad StDelicious food and great coffee in Alresford.
Handmade cakes as well as savoury food and food-related gifts e.g. mugs, cook books, local cheese, preserves etc.
Shapla
60 West StA great Indian in Alresford - take away also available.
This is a contemporary Japanese restaurant specialising in sushi and sashimi dishes.
21 locals recommend
Kyoto Kitchen
5 Parchment StThis is a contemporary Japanese restaurant specialising in sushi and sashimi dishes.
Highly recommended by all of our guests - they take away is also excellent.
8 locals recommend
Tanoshii Fusion Ltd
12 Upper High StHighly recommended by all of our guests - they take away is also excellent.
A selection of 32 wines dispensed through Enomatic dispensers. Each of the four machines hold 8 bottles, so grab a glass and choose your measure. You can decide between a 25 ml. taster, a 125 ml. small glass and a 175 ml. large glass. Each wine has a description so you know exactly what you are drinking.
9 locals recommend
The Black Bottle
4 Bridge StA selection of 32 wines dispensed through Enomatic dispensers. Each of the four machines hold 8 bottles, so grab a glass and choose your measure. You can decide between a 25 ml. taster, a 125 ml. small glass and a 175 ml. large glass. Each wine has a description so you know exactly what you are drinking.
Tichborne Arms
Essentials
Large Tesco extra with petrol station and Costa. Most convenient place to get supplies on route to get everything in one place or if you have forgotten your toothpaste :-)
27 locals recommend
Tesco Extra
Easton LaneLarge Tesco extra with petrol station and Costa. Most convenient place to get supplies on route to get everything in one place or if you have forgotten your toothpaste :-)
Now called Cobbs but still signposted The Good Life.
Lots of lovely local produce, meat counter, fresh olives, cheeses, pork pies etc with a lovely coffee shop attached. Great place for breakfast.
7 locals recommend
The Good Life
Springvale RoadNow called Cobbs but still signposted The Good Life.
Lots of lovely local produce, meat counter, fresh olives, cheeses, pork pies etc with a lovely coffee shop attached. Great place for breakfast.
Parks & Nature
Wonderful woods where we walk our dog daily. A small wooden climbing frame for children, acres of woods and beautiful when the bluebells are out.
Micheldever Woods Car Park
Main RoadWonderful woods where we walk our dog daily. A small wooden climbing frame for children, acres of woods and beautiful when the bluebells are out.
Sightseeing
National Trust House and gardens, with regular events. Great tea rooms too.
17 locals recommend
Hinton Ampner
National Trust House and gardens, with regular events. Great tea rooms too.
Jane Austen's House
Winchester RoadGilbert White & The Oates Collections
High StreetGreat walks, good pub.
Shopping
Quaint, Georgian High Street with unusual shops, coffee shops and restaurants.
31 locals recommend
New Alresford
Quaint, Georgian High Street with unusual shops, coffee shops and restaurants.
Arts & Culture
A trip to Winchester is not complete without visiting. Really atmospheric. See the 14th Century graffiti on the pillars.
199 locals recommend
Winchester Cathedral
9 The ClA trip to Winchester is not complete without visiting. Really atmospheric. See the 14th Century graffiti on the pillars.
Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace)
College StreetThe Great hall is one finest surviving Aisled Halls of the 13th century with a medieval replica of King Arthurs legendary round table. There is a museum of the history of Winchester too. Ideal for a short visit with a reasonable entry fee.
55 locals recommend
The Great Hall
Castle AvenueThe Great hall is one finest surviving Aisled Halls of the 13th century with a medieval replica of King Arthurs legendary round table. There is a museum of the history of Winchester too. Ideal for a short visit with a reasonable entry fee.
Things to do...
Great local horse riding - coffee shop on site too serving Moonroast coffee (bags to take away too) as well as cakes and pastries with soft drinks and crisps.
Northington Stables
Great local horse riding - coffee shop on site too serving Moonroast coffee (bags to take away too) as well as cakes and pastries with soft drinks and crisps.
Take a trip on a 19th century heritage line with steam trains travelling through vintage stations from Alresford.
They also hold excellent themed events throughout the year.
58 locals recommend
Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'
Take a trip on a 19th century heritage line with steam trains travelling through vintage stations from Alresford.
They also hold excellent themed events throughout the year.
Paultons Park Home of Peppa Pig World
Great day out for the family.
Marwells incredible range of animals has over 140 species, many endangered. Really interesting day out.
176 locals recommend
Marwell Zoo
Thompson's LaneMarwells incredible range of animals has over 140 species, many endangered. Really interesting day out.
Hands on farm, play barn, restaurant, crazy golf, zip wire and trampolines.
26 locals recommend
Finkley Down Farm
North WayHands on farm, play barn, restaurant, crazy golf, zip wire and trampolines.
This is only a short distance away and is great fun - perfect rainy day activity. Hands on science exhibits for all ages. The UKs largest planetarium with events for children and adults.
48 locals recommend
Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium
Telegraph WayThis is only a short distance away and is great fun - perfect rainy day activity. Hands on science exhibits for all ages. The UKs largest planetarium with events for children and adults.
New Forest Water Park
Ringwood Road