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The Black Rat
88 Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HX (map)
Telephone: 01962 844465 (for table reservations)
The Restaurant
The Black Rat is a converted pub that still has its warmth and friendliness, but is now solely a restaurant. The food is all freshly prepared daily in our kitchen and could be described as ‘Modern British’. Where possible the food is sourced locally. The restaurant also has an allotment that will soon be up and running. If you are looking for a relaxed evening out with warm, friendly service then look no further.
The Chefs
The two chefs who run the kitchen are possibly the best chefs in Winchester. Philip Storey, who owned and ran The Chesil Rectory and Chris Bailey who has worked in Michelin starred restaurants such as Chez Bruce and the one Michelin star Zaranda in Madrid. Both chefs are passionate about food and try very hard to source local produce. The restaurant manager, Christien Hay, of The Rod Box fame, has come from the Peat Spade in longstock.
Restaurant Opening Times
Tuesday 7:00pm-close (last seating 9.30pm)
Wednesday 7:00pm-close
Thursday 7:00pm-close
Friday 7:00pm-close
Saturday 12:00 - 2.30pm and 7:00pm-close
Sunday 12:00 - 2.30pm
Monday Closed
The restaurant is closed Sunday evening and all Monday
Sample Menu
Pea soup with wild mushrooms and pea shoots £5.95
Crab mayonnaise, cucumber salad and sourdough £6.50
Cornish sardines with panzanella salad £6.50
Tiger prawns marinated in chilli and garlic with saffron aioli £7.50
Lamb tongues with chicory and sweet mustard dressing £6.50
Campana Buffalo mozzarella, white peaches Serrano ham and basil £5.95
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Grilled whole turbot with peas, lettuce and bacon £17.50
Char grilled onglet steak with triple cooked chips and roasted shallots £17.50
Supreme of chicken with tarragon, asparagus and goats curd croûte £15.90
Veal chop with Roquefort butter and a salad of fine beans £16.50
Risotto of New Forest wild mushrooms and mascarpone £14.50
Gressingham duck breast and rillette with sprouting broccoli and star anise £16.50
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Freshly baked madeline’s with caramel sauce £6.50
Fallen chocolate soufflé, griotine cherries, vanilla ice cream £6.00
Pistachio crème brulée with English raspberries £5.75
Plum tart fine with toasted almonds and crème fraîche £6.50
Mojito sorbet with dark rum £5.75
Artisan cheeses £7.00
We have a wine list has some 80 wines with a balance between Old and New World to complement the menu.
Menu changed according to the best of the markets produce and seasonality and is subject to change.
Book our private room for a party or business meeting
Upstairs at the restaurant there is a private dining room that can sit 16 at a push but 14 is more comfortable. If anyone would like to book it up for a private function then the chefs will be only too happy to work out a special menu for the evening. It is the ideal location for business dinners as the door can be shut for privacy.
Parking is available
You can also see on the map the two large public car parks next to the restaurant on Chesil Street. See our map for parking locations.
Make your booking
To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise that you book your table in advance by phone: 01962 844465, especially at the weekends when the restaurant is most popular!
We look forward to seeing you soon.
The team at The Black Rat
