The Running Horse Littleton · Winchester Reserve a Table
The Running Horse country inn facade glowing at dusk, lit by warm amber windows in the village of Littleton near Winchester
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Country pub with fifteen rooms

The Running
Horse — Winchester.

A stylishly restored village inn, nestling in Littleton just outside the historic city of Winchester. All-day dining, real ales and a warm bed for the night — seven days a week.

All-Day Dining

Proper pub food, from noon until late.

Serving food all day, every day — Mediterranean-inspired plates alongside the British classics, paired with careful wines and well-kept ales.

Whether you join us in the relaxed pub area for a classic dining experience, gather family for a long Sunday lunch, or hire our restaurant space for a private occasion, the kitchen keeps the pans moving from morning through to last orders.

Expect seasonal Hampshire produce, slow-cooked comfort, the smell of wood and herbs, and a wine list chosen to match — never an afterthought.

All day, every day

Food served continuously from open until late — no awkward gaps.

Cellar & cellarman

Properly kept real ales, local cider and a thoughtful wine cellar.

Private dining

Our restaurant space is available to hire for celebrations and gatherings.

Family welcome

Children and well-behaved dogs made to feel at home at the table.

Stay the Night

Fifteen rooms. One quiet village.

From a cosy romantic getaway to a family room with bunk beds, or a calm space to work on a business trip — fifteen stylish bedrooms, all with our range of luxury amenities.

Cosy Double Cosy double bedroom with warm brass lighting and soft linens at The Running Horse Winchester

The Snug

A romantic hideaway for two — ideal for a quiet weekend exploring Winchester's cathedral, Christmas market and the lanes beyond.

Bramley cosmetics Nespresso Dyson fan
Family Room Family room with bunk beds and countryside touches at The Running Horse Winchester

The Family Loft

Room for the whole crew with bespoke bunk beds the children will talk about for weeks. A short hop to Marwell Zoo and the New Forest.

Sleeps 4 Superfast Wi-Fi Bramley toiletries
Executive Executive room with work desk and quiet village view at The Running Horse Winchester

The Traveller

A calm space to work and rest. Superfast Wi-Fi, a proper desk and a quiet corner of the village for the night — minutes from junction 9 of the M3.

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Book Direct Benefits

Stay with us, book direct.

Book direct via our website or phone and unlock some extra-special benefits — our way of thanking you for choosing the inn over a faceless booking site.

Call to Reserve
  • 01

    Free room upgrade

    The chance of a complimentary room upgrade when you book direct — subject to availability on arrival.

  • 02

    Best available rate

    Always our lowest publicly available price — never undercut by third-party sites.

  • 03

    Flexible terms

    Speak directly with our team about special requests, arrival times and longer stays.

Plan Your Visit

We look forward to your visit.

Whether you'd like to pre-book or simply turn up, we'll be ready. Our booking form connects to our live reservation system — book any time up to 15 minutes before arrival.

Find Us
88 Main Rd, Littleton
Winchester, SO22 6QS — just minutes from junction 9 of the M3, and 25 minutes from the New Forest National Park.
Reservations
For larger groups or bespoke requests, please call or email and we'll be in touch to discuss your needs.
Email
Running late? Please let us know so we can hold your table — on busy nights we may need to release it after 15 minutes.
A proper country inn — the kind where the fire's lit, the ale is kept right, and the bedroom curtains are drawn for you before you even think to ask.
— A regular, on a Wednesday in November