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Old Gaolhouse, Winchester

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Operator: Wetherspoon
11A Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8RZ (View on Google Map)
(01962) 850095
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This popular split-level Wetherspoon was originally the prison governor's house, later one of the first UK libraries, then an ironmonger's, and finally a classy furniture store. Located in the city centre, it is very convenient for most Winchester buses and the train station. The bus from the southern Park and Ride stops outside. There is a narrow seating area outside the pub, ideal for people watching; but unfortunately drinking is not allowed there after 9.00pm. The layout is good for wheelchair users. The 4 core beers are supplemented by 6 guest beers chosen to include at least one local ale. Real cider is available from polypin. Beer prices are lower than elsewhere in Winchester. The food menu is extensive and cheap so the pub can get busy with shoppers taking a break to eat.

Historic Interest

Former Gaol. The steps to the gallows are still in the cellar.

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Winchester District (B)
Last updated
23/06/2025
Last surveyed
28/01/2015
Leasehold owner
Wetherspoon
Freehold owner
J.J. & M. Habel Limited
Pub ID
HAS/00694
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - Midnight
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers (Always at least one local ale available) and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
major events only
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Breakfast menu available from 8am to midday.
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Entrance, bar and toilets all on one level.
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
At front, in cordoned off bit of pavement with tables & chairs; strictly no drinking outside allowed after 9pm
Wi Fi Wi Fi
The Cloud, requires registration.
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
On handpump and possibly polyps
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
centrally organised Wetherspoons national festivals.
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (130m)
Bluestar: 1; Stagecoach: 2, 69; Unilink: U7 (Mon-Fri peak times)
More in City Road 330m or Broadway 625m
Nearby Station (525m)
Winchester

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