The Hyde Tavern, Winchester

A true gem. Tiny tavern offering great hospitality, friendly locals and a slightly bonkers spaniel. Good for ale drinkers (up to 7 available, 4 straight from the cask, with local breweries preferred), cider drinkers (3), and some good wines too. The pub's too small to do food, so instead operates a �1 a plate scheme - allowing customers to bring in their own from the plethora of Winchester takeaway establishments - you don't even have to wait 'til you stagger home to eat your curry! It's slightly out of the town centre, so you do have to hunt it out, but it's well worth it. Hosts its own beer festival around summer solstice.

23 Jan 2011 09:59