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Eclipse Inn, Winchester

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25 The Square, Winchester, SO23 9EX (View on Google Map)
(01962) 865676
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  • Historic Interior

The Eclipse is a small two-roomed pub dating from around 1540, enviably located on a quiet street between the High Street and the Cathedral. The timeless front lounge contains the small corner bar, a wood burner, and an impressive ancient ceiling and timber pillars. Beyond is a small back room and ancient toilets. There is also a hidden upstairs room with extra seating - follow signs to the Ladies.

An architect's drawing shows the pub to have been modernized in 1925 for the Lion brewery, although the lamp on the non-vertical frontage has Strongs name on it. Another notice describes some of the history of the pub, including the death of Lady Alicia Lyle, and her subsequent ghost. The appealing menu of lunchtime dishes and specials are recommended, as are the Sunday roasts. Outside the pub, on the broad pavement, are benches, tables and chairs.

Historic Interest

Grade II Listed. Historic England Reference: 1174025

Information for this venue is provided by the Southern Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Winchester District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
03/02/2017
Leasehold owner
Pulse Development (Uk) Limited
Freehold owner
Stonegate (formerly Ei Group)
Pub ID
HAS/00676
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: II

A 16th-century building which was extensively restored in the 1920s by the Lion Brewery (taken over by Strongs of Romsey in 1931) as evidenced by a copy of the revised plans approved by Winchester CC on 23/6/25 framed on the L/H wall. Strongs name appears on the exterior lantern. The facade was refronted in Tudor Revival style and the interior refitted including a wood beamed ceiling that arches over the fireplace. There is a single front bar with 1920s counter and brick fireplace but the bar back could be more recent as is most of the fixed seating but the rear settle bench could be older. At the rear is a small smoke room with part of an old counter, the rest having been removed to allow access to the ladies' toilet upstairs. Both the counter and the fixed bare back seating pre-date 1920 but the brick fireplace is modern. Upstairs a function room has been created from former private use.

General information about historic pub interiors

A 16th-century building which was extensively restored in the 1920s by the Lion Brewery (taken over by Strongs of Romsey in 1931) as evidenced by a copy of the revised plans approved by Winchester CC on 23/6/25 framed on the L/H wall. Strongs name appears on the exterior lantern. The facade was refronted in Tudor Revival style and the interior refitted including a wood beamed ceiling that arches over the fireplace. There is a single front bar with 1920s counter and brick fireplace but the bar back could be more recent as is most of the fixed seating but the rear settle bench could be older. At the rear is a small smoke room with part of an old counter, the rest having been removed to allow access to the ladies' toilet upstairs. Both the counter and the fixed bare back seating pre-date 1920 but the brick fireplace is modern. Upstairs a function room has been created from former private use.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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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

This beer is served regularly at Eclipse Inn, Winchester.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted once
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Eclipse Inn, Winchester.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Sharp's (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Only occasionally for big events.
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Live Music Live Music
About four times p.a. 2 x folk May/Sep + 2 x bands
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Newspapers Newspapers
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Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes (360m)
All Winchester buses stop at Bus Station or Broadway.
Nearby Station (845m)
Winchester

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