The Black Boy Public House
A traditional back-street real ale pub in Winchester, Hampshire, known for its quirky decor and locally brewed cask ales.
Last updated September 27, 2026
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Overview
The Black Boy Public House is a traditional back-street pub located at 1 Wharf Hill, off Chesil Street, in Winchester, Hampshire, England. Tucked away in a quiet residential area outside the city centre, it has built a reputation over many years as an interesting and quirky drinking establishment. The pub is furnished with old tables and chairs and decorated with an eclectic mix of art, clutter, taxidermy, vintage signs, fire buckets, and a ceiling covered in reclaimed doors. A log fire burns for most of the year, and there is a sheltered garden with heaters. Dogs are always welcome, and a games cupboard is available for patrons. The Black Boy concentrates mainly on real ale sourced from Hampshire breweries, typically offering four rotating cask ales from local producers. It also serves a selection of lagers, ciders, soft drinks, low-alcohol options, an extensive range of spirits, as well as coffee and tea. A small but carefully sourced wine list is available. Homemade food is served six days a week, with a choice of sandwiches or main meals prepared on site. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, street food vendor Hot Hog serves pizza from the pub's garden shed. The pub has been under the same ownership since 1995 and is operated by The Black Whole Ltd. It is a sister venue to The Black Hole, a bed and breakfast located next door. The Black Boy does not take reservations; patrons are encouraged to simply turn up and find a table. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 12:00–23:00, Friday and Saturday 12:00–00:00, and Sunday 12:00–22:30. The pub also hosts a quiz night and other events. As a proper back-street boozer with no frills and no pretensions, The Black Boy appeals to a cross-section of drinkers seeking a refreshing bolthole away from the hustle and bustle of Winchester city centre. Its address is 1 Wharf Hill, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9NQ, and it can be contacted by telephone at 01962 861754 or 07729747055, or by email at enquiries@theblackboypub.com.
History
The Black Boy Public House is a traditional back-street pub situated at 1 Wharf Hill, off Chesil Street, in Winchester, Hampshire, England. It is located in a quiet residential area outside the hustle and bustle of the city centre. According to the pub's official website, it has been under the same ownership since 1995. The pub has been known for many years as an interesting and quirky establishment, furnished with old tables and chairs and decorated with an eclectic mix of art, clutter, and taxidermy. It continues to offer a refreshing bolthole for a cross-section of drinkers. The pub is operated by The Black Whole Ltd., which also runs a sister venue, The Black Hole, a bed and breakfast located right next door. The Black Boy concentrates mainly on real ale sourced from Hampshire, typically offering four rotating cask ales from local breweries. It also maintains a small but carefully sourced wine list. As a traditional pub, beer is the main ingredient, but homemade food is also served six days a week, with all food prepared and made on site. The pub features a roaring fire in winter and a garden with heaters that has a cloistered feel. Although not on the beaten track, it is considered worth a little exploration to find. The pub does not take reservations and welcomes dogs. In recent years, it has hosted a quiz night and partnered with street food vendor Hot Hog, which serves pizza from the pub's garden shed on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
The Black Boy has been under the same ownership since 1995.
The pub is operated by The Black Whole Ltd., which also runs The Black Hole bed and breakfast next door.
Hot Hog street food began serving pizza from the pub's garden shed on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Products and positioning
A traditional, no-frills back-street boozer with a quirky character, focusing on locally sourced real ale and a welcoming atmosphere for a cross-section of drinkers.
Real ale (cask ales)
Four rotating cask ales from local Hampshire breweries.
Lager, cider, spirits, wine, soft drinks, coffee, tea
A good selection of lagers, ciders, soft drinks, low alcohol, and an extensive range of spirits, as well as coffee and tea.
Homemade food
Sandwiches or main meals, all prepared and made on site, served six days a week.
Hot Hog pizza
Street food vendor Hot Hog serves pizza from the pub's garden shed on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
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