Easton · Winchester · Est. 16th Century

A village pub,
worth the walk
— home of the
Hampshire roast.

A 16th-century inn on the outskirts of Winchester, where the welcome is warm, the wine list is honest, and the kitchen is led by Head Chef Mark Young — cooking modern British food with the seasons and the soil in mind.

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Dog Friendly Seven Pub Rooms Garden & Terrace Village Shop
The Chestnut Horse — a candlelit 16th-century village pub in Easton, Hampshire
Sunday
Roastthe best in Hampshire
Our Story

Five centuries of good company, kept honest.

For generations, The Chestnut Horse has stood at the heart of the idyllic village of Easton — a meeting place for locals, a refuge for walkers, a setting for the kind of long lunches that turn into longer evenings.

Following an extensive refurbishment, the pub, outdoor terrace, village shop and rooms now continue that tradition. The character of the historic building has been carefully preserved; only the comforts have been brought up to date.

Today, under Head Chef Mark Young, the kitchen turns out a modern British menu built on simple, classic, seasonal dishes — small plates, pub classics, sharing boards, and signature plates that change as the Hampshire countryside does.

The historic chestnut-beamed interior of The Chestnut Horse
Established Sixteenth century, Easton
This Week at The Chestnut Horse

Three good reasons to come in.

A rolling calendar of weekly rituals — from steak nights to slow Sunday roasts, all served with the warmth of a proper country local.

Every Tuesday · from 6pm

Steak Night

A properly hung cut, cooked over flame, with all the trimmings. Two people, three courses, one very good evening. Booking strongly advised.

£49 for two
Every Sunday · from 12pm

The Sunday Roast

The thing we're famous for. Slow-roasted joints, hand-cut root vegetables, proper Yorkshire puddings, gravies made the long way. The best in Hampshire, we're told.

From £16 per person
Daily · from 9am

The All-Day Menu

Small plates, pub classics, sharing boards and Mark's signature dishes. Start with breakfast from the deli, stay through to a three-course evening meal.

£25 and under
The garden terrace at The Chestnut Horse, looking out onto the Easton water meadows
Garden · Terrace · Welcome

The garden, the dog, and the long way home.

To the rear of the pub, a decked terrace and garden look out over the original water meadows of Easton — the very same meadows that put the "water" in the Itchen Navigation just beyond our hedge.

Walkers, boots, muddy paws and well-behaved humans are all warmly welcomed. We're a dog-friendly haven — the kind where the dog gets a bowl and a biscuit before you've even ordered.

Outdoor Terrace

Heated, decked, lit by festoon.

Dog Friendly

Bowls, biscuits, beds in the bar.

Village Shop & Deli

Breakfast, coffee, local provisions.

Walks from the Door

The Itchen Way and South Downs nearby.

Stay the Night

Seven charming pub rooms.

Why rush home? Upstairs, a handful of recently refurbished rooms keep the character of the old inn — thick walls, wonky floors, very good beds — and add the modern comforts that weren't around in the 1500s.

A cosy inn room at The Chestnut Horse with exposed chestnut beams

The Stable

A snug double with a view over the village green. Proper tea, proper sheets, proper quiet.

from £130 / night Double · Garden View
A comfortable twin room inside the historic Chestnut Horse

The Meadow

A larger room looking out to the water meadows. King bed, sitting area, roll-top bath.

from £165 / night King · Meadow View
The village shop and deli counter at The Chestnut Horse

The Granary

Our flagship room — exposed beams, a deep soaking tub, and breakfast brought to your door.

from £195 / night Suite · Beamed
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Whether it's a post-walk pint with the dog, a Sunday roast with the whole family, or a quiet dinner for two — The Chestnut Horse is the kind of pub every village wishes it had.
— Rated 4.1 ★ from 154 reviews
Come & See Us

Find your way to Easton.

We're open seven days a week.

Address
Easton, Winchester
Hampshire SO21 1EG — on the village green, by the water meadows.
Telephone
01962 391 500
Kitchen Hours
Mon — Sun · 9am to late All-day dining from breakfast through to three-course dinners.
Reservations
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Map view of The Chestnut Horse on Easton village green, near Winchester
You'll Find Us At Easton · SO21 1EG
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