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Black Boy, Winchester

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1 Wharf Hill, Winchester, SO23 9NQ (View on Google Map)
(01962) 861754
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A lively free house set on a raised terrace just across from the River Itchen from Wolvesey Castle and Palace. A central rustic wooden bar, with small barrels above and a mini traffic light to indicate last orders, serves a variety of eclectically decorated wood beamed rooms. There is more bric-a-brac than the eye can take in at one visit including many surprising stuffed animals, vintage meters, fire buckets, body parts, old signs and an Aga. Outside is a large raised patio area with plenty of covered seating. 10 double, en-suite bed and breakfast rooms are available at the co-owned 'Black Hole' next door.

Outside catering vans visit Tuesday-Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon: pizza Thu & Fri; tacos Tue, Wed, Sat & Sun.

Beer prices include a 'Winchester Premium' and then some.

Historic Interest

18th century Grade II listed. Historic England list entry 1350727.

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Winchester District (B)
Last updated
14/01/2025
Last surveyed
08/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
David Nicholson
Pub ID
HAS/00669
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Flower Pots - Pots Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Pots Bitter
Flower Pots - Pots Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 11 times.
Pots Bitter
Flower Pots - Pots Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 11 times. at Black Boy, Winchester.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hop Back - Summer Lightning TasteMatch Prediction

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Summer Lightning Pump Clip
Hop Back - Summer Lightning Premium Blond Ale • 5% Spotted 12 times.
Summer Lightning Pump Clip
Hop Back - Summer Lightning

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times. at Black Boy, Winchester.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Alfred's - Saxon Bronze TasteMatch Prediction

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Alfred's - Saxon Bronze
Alfred's - Saxon Bronze Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted 23 times.
Alfred's - Saxon Bronze
Alfred's - Saxon Bronze

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 23 times. at Black Boy, Winchester.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bowman (varies) , Flack Manor (varies) , Hop Back (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
First Monday in the month
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
10 double, en-suite, B&B rooms in the adjoining, co-owned, building (Black Hole)
Games Games
Table football table, Pacman and board games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Ask for password at the bar
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Alfred's; Andwell; Bowman; Flack Manor; Flowerpots; Hop Back; Triple fff;
Transport
Close to bus routes (135m)
Stagecoach: 4, 69 (not eve), WPR (Barfield Close/Chesil Car Park, 175m)
4 on main road, Chesil Street, just to the north
Directions
Just off Chesil St (B3404)

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