Stunning 18th Century city inn with rooms named pub of the year

A stunning 18th Century pub with rooms overlooking Winchester Cathedral has been named pub of the year by premium pubs and hotel brand Fuller, Smith and Turner. The Wykeham Arms in Kingsgate Street is the 2024 winner of The Griffin Trophy, a coveted competition open to all Fuller’s 185 Managed pubs and hotels and 153 tenanted inns. Nestled between Winchester Cathedral and Winchester College, the pub is popular with locals and tourists alike, a bustling hub for those exploring the historical city centre.

Former school desks from Winchester College are even used as tables. (Image: Fuller's) READ MORE: Historic Hampshire pub once housed the village fire station Managed by Jon Howard, The Wykeham Arms boasts large bar and dining areas, 14 comfortable bedrooms, and plenty of nooks and crannies in which to enjoy a fantastic range of drinks and delicious food. (Image: The Wykeham Arms, Winchester) The pub’s menu has been carefully crafted by Head Chef Luke Emmess, a previous winner of the Fuller's Chef of the Year competition.

For 13 years in a row, The Wykeham Arms has been awarded two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence and is best known for its famous Wyk Pie. For every pie sold, the pub donates 25p to the Winchester Cathedral Fund, which contributes to its ongoing restoration, and 25p to Play to the Crowd – a local arts and education charity. (Image: The Wykeham Arms, Winchester) The pub has recently been licensed to hold wedding ceremonies, which can take place anywhere i.