The South Downs Social

3-4, Kings Walk, Middle Brook St, Winchester
01962 860220

Recent Reviews

Luciana Crevani

Nice environment, friendly staff, good for a break with cappuccino and

michael buckley

Friendly service and spot.

Andrea moulton

A nice cycling cafe for the cycling enthusiast, lots of art on the walls giving the place character and jersey's having from the ceiling. Lot's to look at while enjoying a nice cake and coffee. Friendly customer service with very tasty cakes,.

Sue Allen

Fabulous poke bowl with halloumi, delicious fresh and

Craig Sumner

Great venue, simple menu and service. Much better value than some other brunch spots in town.

Rob

Great vibe for cyclists and families. Great coffee, food and staff. Best cafe in Winch now.

Joseph Lowe

Excellent relaxed cafe in the heart of Winchester.

Kate Bullock

Excellent coffee and brunch- couldn't have been better!Vegetarian options: Avocado on toast and toasted Halloumi with pomegranate

sarv s

Great atmosphere with lovely coffee and friendly staff. I went there after long day, coffee smells amazing and I was lucky that they served almonds milk! They served different kinds of cakes and cookies. Simple and beautiful decorations.

ecatirinas

Came with my family for afternoon meal, asked for sandwiches, but kitchen was closed, no salat options were available at 16:20. We asked for tea and two cups and we had been given 1 cup with tea bag inside and small milk to share. When we repeat the request, we been told that it is impossible. Cups was visible dirty, we paid for tea which we didn’t touch and went out. Never again!

Monique Waldron

This was my go to café in Winchester until today. Always bought a coffee and a nice little treat or lunch. Raved to everyone how inviting the atmosphere was, how the café seemed to be trying to build a space for the community with the seating and workshops in the upstairs area. And it seems despite wanting to create a space where locals will constantly visit, who will stay and spend time at the business, sitting in their empty/half-empty upstairs area for 4 hours twice a week is taking up too much space.Today, 2 and a half hours after having bought lunch and coffee and seating myself in the half-empty upstairs area, I was required to buy something else to be allowed to continue sitting in their now empty upstairs seating. I was accused of using too much free wi-fi, and after explaining I use my own data and had purchased lunch, I was still told I was taking up "much needed" seating in the now empty upstairs and told to purchase something else.I've worked in a number of cafes in 3 countries, visited many cafes around the world, and can't recall seeing an individual be asked to leave a place that is half-empty, or payment be demanded from them. Also, the bathrooms are always in a state, half the time without toilet paper, and most of the time dirty dishes are left on tables for 30-60 minutes. All of this has been politely mentioned to staff before.Lastly, the café can keep the £2 pen I left behind. They can think of it as the purchase they needed from me this afternoon.

Tope Tikare

Lovely friendly place and great coffee. You'll enjoy the rustic style.

Jonas Pollard

Very popular cycling themed cafe! Highly recommend the hot chocolate and drip filter

John

This place was pretty great. Firstly, the staff were very accommodating. I ordered the shakshuka and asked for them to make it without the feta, and they very kindly instead gave me a sizeable amount of avocado instead as a replacement, which was great and made for a delicious meal. The coffee was also excellent, and the hot chocolate and waffles were great too. The service was efficient and the food came quickly. The only criticism would be that it is a little chilly. However, I would definitely come back here and would recommend it.

Orlanda Harvey

Lovely themed cafe, good customer service. Lovely gingerbread latte and very rich, yummy cornflake brownie.

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