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1 Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HU
01962 851 555
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The Chesil Rectory

The Chesil Rectory is a unique and historic restaurant located in Winchester which occupies a 600 year old grade II listed Medieval house of exceptional character and charm. Independently owned since 2008 by a small group of friends who share a passion for food and wine, the Chesil Rectory offers a modern British menu featuring simple, classic, seasonal dishes and an abundance of fresh local produce.

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Opening Times

Monday to Friday
Lunch 12noon – 15:30 | Dinner 17:30 – 23:00

Saturday
Lunch 12noon – 15:30 | Dinner 18:00 – 23:00

Sunday
Lunch 12noon – 16:00 | Dinner 18:00 – 22:00

***Booking Times***

Monday to Thursday
Lunch 12noon – 14:00 | Dinner 17:30 – 21:00

Friday
Lunch 12noon – 14:00 | Dinner 17:30 – 21:30

Saturday
Lunch 12noon – 14:00 | Dinner 18:00 – 21:30

Sunday
Lunch 12noon – 15:00 | Dinner 18:00 – 20:00


Info
5 min walk from the city centre

Multi-story car park a 3 min walk away

Vegetarian / Vegan / Gluten Free Options

Private Dining – Please get in touch if you’d like to make a booking

Special du jour menu available Monday – Friday, lunchtimes & early supper only

Unfortunately, we are not wheelchair accessible

Please note: Dogs are NOT permitted inside the building, including the bar area, except service dogs.

Tel. 01962 851 555


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Dining

Decorated with vintage chandeliers and beautiful botanical prints, our intimate dining rooms are relaxed, peaceful and brimming with authentic charm. Perfect for lunch with friends, a romantic dinner,  light weekday suppers, business lunches or a mighty Sunday roast.

Our Chefs use an abundance of seasonal, local produce from our Hampshire doorstep to create our delicious menus. All the menus feature simple, classic dishes brought up to date with a twist.

 We politely remind customers that children’s high chairs are not available during dinner service.

The Chesil Rectory’s best local suppliers include:

Meat:

Medstead ​Meats & Poultry,  Hampshire

Cheese:

Lyburn, Tunworth, Godminster, Rosary Goats Cheese,

Fruit & Veg:

Four Seasons Fruiterers
Isle of Wight Tomatoes – The Tomato Stall

Watercress – Alresford

New Forest Strawberries

Fish:

ChalkStream Trout, Romsey
Kingfisher Seafood, Brixham
Portland Shellfish, Portland Island, Dorset – Live Crab, Live Lobsters, Live Molluscs

Coffee:

Mozzo Coffee, Southampton
CHAR Tea, Winchester

Sample
Menus

The Taste of Autumn menu is available from 11th September, Thursday–Saturday only, until 1st November.

Bookings for the tasting menu must be made at least 72 hours in advance.
£75 pp 6 Courses
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Bookings for the tasting menu must be made at least
72 hours in advance.

Old Winchester Gougère, Truffle Oil

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Truffled Artichoke Velouté Homemade Foccacia

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Portland Crab Mayonnaise, Carrot Julienne Salad, Roasted Hazelnuts, Micro-Coriander

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Whole Roast Hampshire Partridge, Honey & Pepper Glaze, New Potato Fondants Red Cabbage, Roasting Juices

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Blackberry & Thyme Sorbet

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Selection Of Sweet Treats

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Coffee & Petit Fours

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Optional wine flight £45

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Bookings for the tasting menu must be made at least 72 hours in advance.

The Taste of Autumn menu is available from 11th September, Thursday–Saturday only, until 1st November.  
£75 pp 6 Courses
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The Taste of Autumn menu is available from 11th September, Thursday–Saturday only, until 1st November.

 

**Available Monday – Friday: Lunchtime 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Dinner 5:30 – 6:30 PM**

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**Two Course Lunch £34.95 **Three Course Lunch £39.95

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Soup of the Day

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***Available Monday to Saturday for lunch, dinner, and Sunday from 6 pm.***

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Marinated Courgettes, Heritage Cherry Tomatoes, Bocconcini, Pistachio Dukkah

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Ballotine Of Ham Hock, Egg Mayonnaise, Pineapple Chutney, Focaccia Crouton

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**Two Courses £31.95 **Three Courses £35.95

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Chesil Homemade Soup of the Day

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Ham Hock Terrine, Cornichons, Scorched Sourdough

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Chalk Stream Trout & Cod Fishcakes, Ginger, Dressed Leaves, Sesame & Ponzu Oil

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Chestnut Mushroom Risotto, Old Winchester, Truffle Oil

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Hampshire Venison Casserole, Rosemary Dumplings, Anise Carrots

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Market Fish of the Day, Buttered New Potatoes, Seasonal Greens, Sauce Meunière

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£49.95 pp – click for T&Cs

Please note that all bookings for the Christmas menu regardless of size will require a full pre-order no later than 7 days in advance of your booking to manager@chesilrectory.co.uk.
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**Our Special Lunchtime and Early Evening Menu is not available during December**

Click here to download our Christmas Menu

INFORMATION
Thank you for your Christmas booking enquiry, we look forward to welcoming you. Our Christmas menu below will be served from 1st-23rd December (Mon - Fri only) lunch and dinner and will be available to parties from 2 to 32 people.

PRE-ORDERS
Please note that all bookings for the Christmas Party menus regardless of size will require a full pre-order no later than 7 days in advance of your booking.

PAYMENT
For all bookings a £10 per person deposit is required to secure your booking. The balance is paid on the evening and will be charged to one card. Please note there is a 12.5% discretionary service charge levied to all Christmas bookings, this is added to the final bill on the day of your booking.

ALLERGIES
Please make us aware when submitting your pre-orders of any allergies for any guests.

CANCELLATIONS
Any tables, groups or guests cancelling less than 48 hours before the day of their booking will have their deposit withheld.

Roasted Parsnip & Apple Soup, Toasted Hazelnuts, Chive Oil VG

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Hampshire Venison Carpaccio, Pickled Mushrooms, Truffle Aioli, Crispy Shallots

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Beetroot Cured Chalk Stream Trout, Horseradish Cream, Dill Blinis, Trout Caviar

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Twice-Baked Cropwell Bishop Soufflé, Candied Pecans, Pear, Watercress

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Turkey Breast, Roast Potatoes, Chestnut Stuffing, Pigs in Blankets, Carrots & Sprouts, Cranberry Jus

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Pan Roasted Stone Bass, Samphire, Roasted Salsify Purée, Champagne Velouté

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12 hour Braised Feather Blade of Beef, Celeriac Fondant, Chopped Spinach, Confit Garlic & Thyme Jus

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Butternut Squash & Sage Lattice, Cranberry Relish, Brussel Tops, Root Vegetable Crisp, Thyme Cream Sauce VG

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Traditional Christmas Pudding, Brandy Anglaise, Redcurrant Compote

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Dark Chocolate & Orange Delice, Cointreau Cream, Candied Zest, Hazelnut Crumb VG

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Baked Vanilla Cheesecake, Mulled Wine Poached Pear, Spiced Crumble

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The Chesil Cheese Selection, Award Winning British Cheese, Quince Paste, Sourdough Crackers

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**£49.95 pp – Click to view our T & C s

**Please note our Special Lunchtime & Evening menu is not available during December** Click here to download our Christmas Menu INFORMATION Thank you for your Christmas booking enquiry, we look..
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**Please note our Special Lunchtime & Evening menu is not available during December**

Click here to download our Christmas Menu

INFORMATION
Thank you for your Christmas booking enquiry, we look forward to welcoming you. Our Christmas menu below will be served from 1st-23rd December (Mon - Fri only) lunch and dinner and will be available to parties from 2 to 32 people.

PRE-ORDERS
Please note that all bookings for the Christmas Party menus regardless of size will require a full pre-order no later than 7 days in advance of your booking.

PAYMENT
For all bookings a £10 per person deposit is required to secure your booking. The balance is paid on the evening and will be charged to one card. Please note there is a 12.5% discretionary service charge levied to all Christmas bookings, this is added to the final bill on the day of your booking.

ALLERGIES
Please make us aware when submitting your pre-orders of any allergies for any guests.

CANCELLATIONS
Any tables, groups or guests cancelling less than 48 hours before the day of their booking will have their deposit withheld.

**Three Courses £59.95pp

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Roasted Parsnip Velouté, Welsh Rarebit, Chestnut Crumb, Truffle Oil

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Chicken Liver Parfait, Homemade Brioche, Spiced Chilli Onion Jam

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Smoked Chalk Stream Trout, Dill Blinis, Sauce Gribiche

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Heritage Beetroot, Whipped Rosary Goat’s Cheese, Candied Pecans, Winter Leaves

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Wild Mushroom & Chestnut Wellington, Charred Savoy Cabbage, Caramelised Shallots, Truffle Mash Potato, Madeira Sauce

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Haunch of Hampshire Venison, Braised Red Cabbage, Confit Root Vegetables, Boulangère Potatoes, 70% Dark Chocolate Sauce

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Roast Sirloin of Grass Fed Beef, Fondant Potato, Fine Beans, Celeriac Purée, Red Wine Jus

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Pan Seared Stone Bass, Jerusalem Artichoke Purée, New Potato Fondants, Wilted Spinach, Champagne Beurre Blanc

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Warm Treacle Tart, Mascarpone

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Molten Chocolate Sponge, Cherry Syrup, Nougat Ice Cream

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Lemon Posset, Candied Zest, Ginger Biscuits, Cinnamon Cream

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The Chesil Cheese Selection – Award Winning British Cheese Served with Homemade Sourdough Crackers, Apple, Celery, Quince Paste & Spiced Pear Chutney

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Marinated Courgettes, Heritage Cherry Tomatoes, Bocconcini, Pistachio Dukkah

11.95
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Ballotine Of Ham Hock, Egg Mayonnaise, Pineapple Chutney, Focaccia Croutons

11.95
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Chicken Liver Parfait, Homemade Brioche, Spiced Chilli Onion Jam

12.95
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Soft Boiled Quails Eggs, Mushroom Duxelles, Puff Pastry, Hollandaise, Paprika

13.95
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Confit Chalk Stream Trout, Gem Hearts, Red Onion, Ranch Dressing, Trout Caviar

14.95
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Portland Crab Mayonnaise, Carrot Julienne, Roasted Hazelnuts, Micro Coriander Salad

16.95
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Peppered Butternut Squash, Barrel Aged Feta, Candied Pecans, Moroccan Chickpeas, Cavolo Nero, Crisp Sage

23.95
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Whole Roast Partridge, Honey & Pepper Glaze, New Potato Fondants, Red Cabbage, Roasting Juices

26.95
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Grilled South Coast Gurnard, White Bean Purée, Samphire, Nutty Red Wine Vinegarette, Tenderstem Broccoli

28.95
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Brixham John Dory, Orecchiette, Brunoise Of Vegetables, Mussel Broth

29.95
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Roasted Lamb Rump, Caponata, Crisp Courgettes, Olive Oil Crushed Potatoes, Garlic Crisps, Confit Garlic Jus

30.95
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Roasted Duck Breast, Boulangère Potatoes, Confit Onion, Baby Turnips, Red Wine Jus

31.95
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Sides

Buttered Baby Potatoes £4.50 | Roasted Carrots & Beetroots,Tarragon £4.95 | Seasonal Greens, Garlic Butter £3.95
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Pineapple Upside-Down Pudding, Lime Scented Crème Fraîche, Cherry Syrup

10.95
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Whiskey & Pecan Tart, Lime Sorbet

10.95
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Blueberry & Lemon Cheesecake, Maple Tuile, Salted Blueberries

11.50
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Selection Of Sweet Treats

11.95
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Brandy Snap ‘Mille Feuille’, Crème Diplomat, Blackberries

11.95
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The Chesil Cheese Selection

Award-Winning British Cheese Served With Homemade Sourdough Crackers, Apples, Celery, Quince Paste & Spiced Pear Chutney
11/19.50
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Confit Chalk Stream Trout, Gem Hearts, Red Onion, Ranch Dressing, Trout Caviar

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Roast Sirloin of Beef

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Roast Shoulder of Pork

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Chesil Nut Roast

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All of our roasts are accompanied by:

Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Cauliflower Cheese, Seasonal Greens, Stuffing, Roast Carrot & Plenty of our Homemade Gravy
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Grilled South Coast Gurnard, White Bean Purée, Samphire, Nutty Red Wine Vinegarette, Tenderstem Broccoli

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Pineapple Upside-Down Pudding, Lime Scented Creme Fraiche, Cherry Syrup

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Dark Chocolate Mousse, Mango Gel, Honeycomb

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Blueberry & Lemon Cheesecake, Maple Tuile, Salted Blueberries

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Winslade & Barkham Blue Cheese, Quince, Sourdough Crackers

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Pineapple Upside Down Pudding, Vanilla Custard

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Iced Chocolate Parfait, Honeycomb, Autumn Berry Coulis

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Vintage Barber’s Cheddar, Spiced Pear Chutney, Sourdough Crackers

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**Two Courses £31.95 **Three Courses £35.95

**Available Monday – Friday: Lunchtime 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Dinner 5:30 – 6:30 PM**
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Book a Table

Please book tables online where possible. You can also call the restaurant directly on 01962 851 555 or email manager@chesilrectory.co.uk

You may also book the private dining room on line for up to 12 guests , but for larger groups in the main restaurant please contact us directly on manager@chesilrectory.co.uk

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Whenever possible we use the finest local suppliers who are dedicated to creating delicious ingredients. Chef’s exquisite menus celebrate the best produce that Great Britain has to offer & many of our suppliers are based here in Hampshire.

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