A hidden gem with one of the best pub garden – just a few minutes’ walk from the hustle and bustle of Winchester Cathedral and the town centre.
On of the few independent pubs left in Winchester- so always a friendly and warm welcome, enjoy our chefs excellent traditional British food and drink in a historic pub which was once a water mill or go al fresco in our riverside garden.
We are proudly independent – if gives us the flexibility to tailor our service and products to our customers which are diverse and interesting.
We have a range of customers – locals, students from the university nearby and many, many visitors to Winchester.
Our menu is traditional British pub food, prepared by hand using fresh products from mostly local suppliers, plus a wine list so a choice of 20 wines..
And excellent locally brewed ales and beers from our very own microbrewery in Winchester, with James the head brewer always planning and preparing new brews for our customers.
Whenever possible we source our products from local suppliers; our butchers -Meadowbrook, freshly roasted coffee from the River Coffee company and premium tea form the ‘New Forest Tea Co.’.
History
Our pub gardens are alongside the River Itchen which explains our connection to the historic water milling Deangate Mill.
The Team
With three pubs in Winchester and Microbrewery we are a passionate and proud team, I work alongside the owners, Jenny and Iain (The Queen Inn) and Jim (Microbrewery), working together we can adapt quickly to improve and deliver consistent services..
Jenny says at The Queen Inn, we pride ourselves on turning local produce into quality, home cooked dishes… With a menu that gives you the choice between a light snack or a full 3 course meal, our team of chefs are keen to cover all bases.
Jim says, at the microbrewery Now a fully operative 3bbl brewery with 4 fermenting vessels is positioned in the open for customers and beer enthusiasts to see. If your lucky you might spot our head brewer Jim working his magic..
We are proud of our people and recognise the importance of training. We not only do 1-1 coaching and support but also participate in the ‘Essentials’ learning programme.
This programme covers best practice for service and be alert to all the duty of care responsibilities required for a safe and secure visit. There are quizzes and a final exam to reinforce learning and staff rewarded with a certificate on completion
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