The Chesil Rectory is a unique and historic restaurant located in Winchester which occupies a 600 year old grade II listed Medieval house of exceptional character and charm. Independently owned since 2008 by a small group of friends who share a passion for food and wine, the Chesil Rectory offers a modern British menu featuring simple, classic, seasonal dishes and an abundance of fresh local produce.
Following the Government announcement that from Thursday 5th Nov all restaurants must close, we want to share the news that we are opening this week Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday for A La Carte lunch & dinner. So please do come join us for delicious food & warm hospitality (book online or call the restaurant with any queries on 01962 851 555 or email manager@chesilrectory.co.uk).
We also want to reassure you that if you’ve made a booking between 5th November and 1st December we’ll try and get in touch with you to reschedule your booking.
Please follow our Social Media for updates and we’ll be in touch with more information in the next few days.
In the meantime, we wish to thank you for all your continued support, please stay safe and we’ll see you soon.
The Team at The Chesil
Monday
Lunch 12noon – 14:30 | Dinner 17:00 – 20:00
Tuesday
Lunch 12noon – 14:30 | Dinner 17:00 – 20:00
Wednesday
Lunch 12noon – 14:30 | Dinner 17:00 – 20:00
Thursday
Lunch 12noon – 14:30 | Dinner 17:00 – 20:00
Friday
Lunch 12noon – 14:30 | Dinner 17:00 – 20:00
Saturday
Lunch 12noon – 14:30 | Dinner 17:00 – 20:00
Sunday:
Lunch 12noon – 15:00 | Dinner 17:00 – 20:00
Decorated with vintage chandeliers and beautiful botanical prints, our intimate dining rooms are relaxed, peaceful and brimming with authentic charm. Perfect for lunch with friends, a romantic dinner, light weekday suppers, business lunches or a mighty Sunday roast.
Our Chefs use an abundance of seasonal, local produce from our Hampshire doorstep to create our delicious menus. All the menus feature simple, classic dishes brought up to date with a twist.
We politely remind customers that children’s high chairs are not available during dinner service.
Meat:
Bere Mill Lamb
Laverstoke Park – black pudding, Buffalo Mozzarella
Blackmore Game (now Medstead meats Hampshire)
Mushrooms:
Fundamentally Foods- Cultivated Mushrooms – Stockbridge
Cheese – Lyburn, Tunworth, Godminster, Rosary Goats Cheese, Laverstoke
Veg
Carroll’s Heritage Potatoes- Northumberland
Isle of Wight Tomatoes – The Tomato Stall
Clayton’s Eggs- Romsey
Watercress – Alresford
New Forest Strawberries
Fish
Chalk Stream Trout, Romsey
Flying Fish – Cornwall -: Live Lobsters, Crab, Live Scottish Cockles , Porthilly Oysters
And Portland Shellfish- Portland Island, Dorset- Live Crab, Live Lobsters, Live Molluscs
Coffee
Moon roast Coffee
CHAR tea
(Meditterea – High Quality Spanish Import Products)
Booking availability is limited whilst we re-open our restaurant. Please book tables online where possible, and please call the restaurant with any queries on 01962 851 555 or email manager@chesilrectory.co.uk.
Please Note:
– Booking availability is released 30 days in advance to stay ahead of any changes in government guidelines.
– Please call the restaurant to make your reservation if you would like to redeem a gift voucher.
The perfect gift for the foodie in your family, Chesil Rectory vouchers are available from £10 upwards. Simply call us and pay over the phone, supply us with your name and address, we’ll happily send them out with menus and post card. Job done.
Please call one of our managers for details on 01962 851 555 or email manager@chesilrectory.co.uk.
Whenever possible we use the finest local suppliers who are dedicated to creating delicious ingredients. Chef’s exquisite menus celebrate the best produce that Great Britain has to offer & many of our suppliers are based here in Hampshire.
