The Black Boy is a traditional back street boozer. Located outside of the hustle and bustle of the city centre, The Black Boy sits in a quiet residential area. We have been known for many years as an interesting and quirky pub, furnished with old tables and chairs, and decorated with an eclectic mix of art, clutter and taxidermy.

It has been under the same ownership since 1995 and continues to offer a refreshing bolthole for a cross section of drinkers. Concentrating mainly on real ale sourced from Hampshire, it still has a small, but carefully sourced wine list. As a traditional pub, beer is the main ingredient, but homemade food is also served 6 days a week.

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The main courses changing daily, and can be found with the menu written up over the fire place. All of our sandwiches are made with bread from a local bakery, and are served with a choice of chips or homemade soup. Sunday lunchtimes are a traditional Sunday Roast, the choices normally being; lamb, chicken, beef or a vegetarian option.

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Paul Ruthven

Jan 20, 2022

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Top pub very quirkie. Lots of memorabilia fantastic every room different but brill. Friendly welcome good bar staff and Landlord top man. Beer quality excellent. Flower pots brewery Pastures Old 5.8 quality drink. A must visit for the pub enthusiast. Highly Recommended

Breakspearo

Jan 15, 2022

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Always fun to go to, no matter what direction you look in, you see something different, weird and wonderful. Good beers, food and atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit.

Helen Seward

Dec 20, 2021

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Consistently one of the best and most individual pubs in Winchester. Full of quirky decorations, fast and efficient service, big outdoor area with plenty of seating. Dog friendly.

Emma Louise

Dec 08, 2021

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Stopped here for a drink and some chill time. Lovely staff. Board games too which were a fun time-waster. I qas recommended to come here after my Dad visited years ago and it was definitely a good shout. Thanks to the staff for making us aware of more tables around the back when we were about to leave thinking there was no space as looked full! It is a very quirky pub and definitely one to visit!

Sue Thomas

Nov 26, 2021

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Summer Lightning on tap, yahoo. A friendly pub with a great outside space and strange collections of victoriana etc inside...go see...

Nicole L.

Nov 17, 2021

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One of a kind, weird and wonderful pub. Very cosy indoors and space to sit outside. This used to be my local and it was great to return for a visit. Love that they have a whole cupboard full of boardgames too!

Simon Lord

Oct 30, 2021

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Simply a fantastic pub! Eclectic interiors, great beers/drinks and an excellent mix of people. We were part of a large group, and it genuinely had something for everyone. Will definitely go again and would definitely recommend!

Chris Boughton

Oct 13, 2021

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Great pub, unique. The boss has filled the place with all sorts of artefacts which make it a treasure trove of interest. Beer is great, much larger than it appears from the outside. Staff fabulous, a must place to visit.

Chris Clancy

Sep 21, 2021

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Great pub. Large, old buildings with really nice covered outside seating. This is more of a traditional cask ale pub with lots of history. I was expecting a bigger selection of beers but it really depends what's on offer when you visit. Does a decent pint of Guinness too. If you like your pubs traditional, eith lots of interesting things to look at and pleasant staff, this could be the place for you.

Lewis Stairs

Aug 27, 2021

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What an interesting place! Absolutely worth this visit just to look around and sit in the surreal rooms. Good selection of drinks too, and a nice garden terrace area.

Haroun K.

May 10, 2019

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We had a great little lunch on the dog-filled patio. The sandwiches were enjoyed by all, as was the friendly ambiance. Service was very good aside from one woman who was rather curt. Bathrooms were clean-ish. It's worth the pleasant little hike from the town center to have a meal here.

Matthew P.

Jun 02, 2018

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This was such a cool pub and a lot bigger than I expected. The interior was decorated with all sorts of random things that added a lot of charm to it. Also the food and drinks are priced pretty reasonably

Qype User Mwhitt

Mar 10, 2011

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As soon as you walk in you are struck by the quirkyness of the place. The pub is adorned with quarky decorations throughout, so much so that each time I am there I find myself wondering around and checking out decor. That aside the beer is great and the staff friendly, it is easy to get served when busy and the lunches are very good. The customers are friendly but not overly so and the atmosphere is releaxed but fun. I can not speak highly enough of this place, has to be one of the best pubs in Hampshire if not beyond.

Qype User Morgan

Oct 31, 2010

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Fantastic quirky boozer. Landlord is passionate and it shows. Beer well kept, nice beer garden. Friendly place.

Randy C.

Aug 15, 2010

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Love this place. If you are visiting Winchester, I highly recommend you take the time and visit the Black Boy. The first time I visited, I was trying to get to their sister restaurant, the Black Rat... but they had some odd hours and were closed. But the Black Boy is quite a find.

And no... I can't imagine this place with its name in the states.

The walk along the little river over to the pub is stunning really. Winchester has such beautiful spots.

The inside of the pub is decorated in a mix of collections of antiquities. All quite nicely displayed. We enjoyed some good food and

Stu G.

Jan 26, 2009

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Charming little pub, just as you'd want to have it in a beautiful cathedral town. On another note, can you imagine a pub named "Black Boy" in the States? Scandalous.

Qype User Passio

Dec 05, 2008

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This place has so much charm. Don't be alarmed but it even houses a stuffed dog - seriously. This is a must for a night out.