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Forte & The Hatch is a modern daytime restaurant in the heart of Winchester, serving contemporary British brunch with bold European influence. Our menu is chef-crafted, made with seasonal ingredients and house-made elements throughout — from our focaccia to our romesco. Expect refined takes on classic dishes, warm and relaxed service, and a beautiful space to enjoy it all. Whether you’re here for a solo lunch, a long-overdue catch-up, or a private event — everything is crafted with care, and served with warmth.
Stylish dining room serving seasonal British fare for breakfast & lunch plus afternoon tea.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 78 Parchment St, Winchester SO23 8AT, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1962 856840
Website: https://fortekitchen.co.uk/
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Reservations: fortekitchen.co.uk
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Serving up the freshest local fare crafted by our talented chefs. Host your next private event with us for a truly unforgettable experience.
Reviews
David Duran
First time visiting, very helpful staff and catered really well for Gluten free. Menu is a bit limited and quality very average. Popped in for some lunch on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Walked straight in with out a wait and was able to get seated straight away. Waitress was attentive and helpful, food order arrived very quickly, a little too quickly.. Reheated rather than freshly cooked maybe? . They try very hard but the overall experience didn’t match the cost point…it was expensive £75 for 2 cups of coffee, a toastie, a brunch and some chips on the side… Staff without fault but overall food and experience very average.
… moreDave G
We held our wedding reception at Forte Kitchen, and had an absolutely amazing day! Everything went smoothly, the service was great, the food was exceptional, the atmosphere and vibe was fab. A perfect day that exceeded our expectations!
… moreZoe Barnes
Had a works Christmas party here. Staff were lovely, attentive and friendly. Kept walking around filling glasses all night. We had a buffet Christmas meal which was lovely, lots of variety and well cooked. Would definitely recommend for a party it was really lovely. Access was up a steep staircase that turned at the top so no good if you had limited mobility.
… moreGirls That Run Winch
Our run club had a wellness event, and I’ve always been a fan of Fortes breakfast. So, I knew it would be the perfect place! We had 22 of our members come along, and it was an amazing experience. We wanted to enjoy the event without worrying about organising, but the Forte staff took all the stress off us. The food came promptly and tasted delicious! They were attentive and made us all feel welcome. Thanks, Forte! We hope to join you again soon.
… morePhilippa Pethen
Wedding buffet breakfast done perfectly. Informal, relaxed atmosphere. Efficient and helpful, friendly staff. Great value for money. Food and drink all really nice. Would highly recommend.
… moreAddgy Tullett
We (group of 4) visited without booking at lunch time during the Christmas market season and were seated immediately. The service was exceptional throughout even though the restaurant was busy. The food was reasonably priced and of excellent quality / presentation. Not sure if there is disabled access but the stairs were quite steep and narrow but as a group of seniors we managed.
Would highly recommend.
… moreWould highly recommend.
James Topping
Update November 2025
We hosted a party for 60 people here and it was a fantastic location. We booked many months in advance and the event team were in contact when needed and very helpful. The whole process was incredibly easy from conception through to the evening itself.
We were able to drop things off before the event started for the party, and once things started, we were really impressed with the service throughout the evening.
The guests that attended the evening were really impressed with the attentiveness of the staff. The chef in the kitchen was very friendly.
We decided to have the substantial canapés on the evening and they were absolutely delicious. All the guests thoroughly enjoyed the food.
The venue upstairs is brilliant for a party, the bar area is large enough for a big group and in addition to this there is the white room with additional seating for those that want to sit.
I cannot recommend this venue enough to host a party. I could not fault the evening in any way.
2024
We enjoyed a breakfast here, the food was really good, fresh tasting ingredients and some great choices. I particularly enjoyed the smoked trout in a roll.
The service was a little disjointed, food came before drinks and we had to ask for cutlery.
We ate outside and the view down the high street was lovely to look at. Ordering was very easy in the hatch on the front of the restaurant.
Would recommend for a meal out in Winchester.
… moreWe hosted a party for 60 people here and it was a fantastic location. We booked many months in advance and the event team were in contact when needed and very helpful. The whole process was incredibly easy from conception through to the evening itself.
We were able to drop things off before the event started for the party, and once things started, we were really impressed with the service throughout the evening.
The guests that attended the evening were really impressed with the attentiveness of the staff. The chef in the kitchen was very friendly.
We decided to have the substantial canapés on the evening and they were absolutely delicious. All the guests thoroughly enjoyed the food.
The venue upstairs is brilliant for a party, the bar area is large enough for a big group and in addition to this there is the white room with additional seating for those that want to sit.
I cannot recommend this venue enough to host a party. I could not fault the evening in any way.
2024
We enjoyed a breakfast here, the food was really good, fresh tasting ingredients and some great choices. I particularly enjoyed the smoked trout in a roll.
The service was a little disjointed, food came before drinks and we had to ask for cutlery.
We ate outside and the view down the high street was lovely to look at. Ordering was very easy in the hatch on the front of the restaurant.
Would recommend for a meal out in Winchester.
Johan Buckingham
So let’s be clear: This might easily be the BEST breakfast in Winchester.
In fact, I’ve been travelling around 13 cities since January 2024…and this may be the most delicious breakfast of them all!
Perfect scrambled eggs, tasty sausage, HOT beans (thank you!) lovely rosti’s, juicy tomatoes, mushroom AND black pudding (added extra)
Latte and orange juice to drink. Both perfect. Honestly… it’s been an absolute treat.
Friendly service in the most picturesque cafe. I’d advise sitting upstairs.
Worth. Every. Penny.
Get yourselves down there.
… moreIn fact, I’ve been travelling around 13 cities since January 2024…and this may be the most delicious breakfast of them all!
Perfect scrambled eggs, tasty sausage, HOT beans (thank you!) lovely rosti’s, juicy tomatoes, mushroom AND black pudding (added extra)
Latte and orange juice to drink. Both perfect. Honestly… it’s been an absolute treat.
Friendly service in the most picturesque cafe. I’d advise sitting upstairs.
Worth. Every. Penny.
Get yourselves down there.
Ftse
Found this cosy restaurant that provides brunches. I had North African eggs and it was absolutely amazing. I gave 4 for atmosphere as it was quite hot outside and was a bit hot upstairs. For service, we had to chase for drinks 3 times. That said, its so worth going back but when it is a bit cooler.
… moreChrissie Westwood
Absolutely flawless! Forte Kitchen could not have been more helpful when planning our event and had endless patience with our slow decisions and responses! We had an absolutely wonderful night. The food, atmosphere and drinks were all 5* and every single one of our guests commented on how brilliant everything was. They took special care of one of our guests with allergies as well, above and beyond what was required. I wouldn’t hesitate to host our next event here and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone.
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