Local food
We invite you to celebrate the Best of British food as eateries across the Winchester district welcome you to foodie events, activities, Best of British menus and special offers.
Festival highlights pre- and post- theatre dinner offers
Special offers available at The Old Vine Winchester on Fri 25 May, Sat 26 May, Sun 27 May, Mon 28 May, Thu 31 May, Fri 1 June, Sat 9 June.
Pre-theatre offers
Cream tea with scones, clotted cream, jam, tea/coffee: £8 for two
Antipasto sharing platter of Italian cured meats, marinated olives, sun-blush tomato & roasted peppers, mixed salad & bread: £15 for two including two 125ml glasses of wine (choice of sauvignon blanc, pinot noir or sparkling rose)
Post-theatre offer (available 27 May, 28 May and 31 May only)
15% discount off food and drink bill (maximum party size four persons)
Reservations for both offers essential - call 01962 854 616. Please quote Best of British when booking. Discount only available upon production of tickets / ticket stubs for all guests in the party.
Foodie events
Click on the links below for your chance to enjoy some 'Best of British' food.
A right Royal Tea Party, 5 June
Toast Her Majesty with a glass of champage and a traditional afternoon tea at Lainston House Hotel (pictured, right).
Best of British Menu Competition, 5 June
The winning menu, voted for by diners, will be on offer at a celebratory meal at Greens Restaurant & Bar.
The Great British Tea Week, 11-15 June
Enjoy a quintessentially British afternoon tea as the Holiday Inn Winchester hosts a week dedicated to this much-loved custom.
The Chesil Rectory Cheese and Wine Tasting with special guests, 23 June
Award-winning British classics served in a relaxed and informal setting.
Open Air Theatre - Pride and Prejudice, 24 June
Picnic on the lawns of Lainston House Hotel - a beautiful manor house set in 63 acres of the great British countryside - and enjoy this enchanting play. Order one of Lainston’s local produce hampers or enjoy afternoon tea or an enticing menu in the Avenue Restaurant, pre or post performance.
The Hampshire Food Festival, 1-31 July
Showcasing the best of local food and drink with a variety of scrumptious events.
Best of British Tasting Menu, 13 July
A menu of only the very best local ingredients served in Marwell Hotel's restaurant.