The Chesil Rectory
A British restaurant in Winchester's oldest 15th-century timber-framed house, listed in the Michelin Guide, known for classic dishes and rich sauces.
Located at 1 Chesil Street, this timber-framed house dates from around 1450 and once belonged to Henry VIII and his daughter Mary I. It retains its black beams and fireplaces and has operated as a restaurant for about 70 years. Listed in the 2026 Michelin Guide, the cooking is rooted in classic technique, with rich sauces, such as spiced Portland crab and local venison with bacon rösti. Good-value set lunch and early and late dinner menus are available Monday to Friday, and a tasting menu is served Thursday to Saturday. Booking is recommended. The building is not wheelchair accessible. It is about a five-minute walk from the city centre across City Mill Bridge.
Opening hours
Lunch from 12:00 daily; dinner from 17:30 Monday to Friday and from 18:00 at weekends; see website for details
Nearby sights
- Winchester City Mill
- Statue of Alfred the Great
- Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace)
- Winchester Cathedral
- Winchester College
- Buttercross & High Street
- Westgate Museum
- Winchester Military Museums