Bars & facilities

Our bar & facilities: Everything you need for a great visit

Planning your time at Theatre Royal Winchester? We want your visit to be as smooth, comfortable, and fun as possible. From grabbing a bite to eat before the curtain goes up to finding the right accessible facilities, here is everything you need to know about what's inside our beautiful historic venue.

The bar: Soak up the pre‑show buzz

Our lively, welcoming bar is the perfect place to kickstart your evening. Opening two hours before curtain up*, it's a vibrant, sociable space to meet your friends, chat with family, and get into the theatre-going mood.

• Pre‑show pizzas: No need to rush your dinner at a restaurant! We serve delicious pizzas right at the bar. It's the ultimate stress-free pre-show dining option in Winchester city centre.
• Locally sourced refreshments: We proudly stock a fantastic selection of regional craft beers, premium spirits, delicious wines, and locally roasted coffee.
• Skip the Interval queues: Don't waste a second of your break waiting in line. You can pre-order your interval drinks at the bar before the show starts, so they are poured and ready for you the moment the lights come up.

*Bar opening times: 2 hours before performance start times (Family morning shows, bar opens 1 hour before).

Ordering pre‑show pizzas

Pre-show pizzas can be ordered directly from the bar. Pizzas are served from 2 hours before the show until 45 minutes before the show starts.

Example: For a 7:30pm show, pizzas are available from 5:30pm – 6:45pm.

Our building facilities

We want everyone to feel completely at home here. Our team is always on hand to help you find your way around, but here is a quick guide to what we offer:

Families & little ones

Theatre is a magical experience for children, and we love welcoming families. To make your trip easier, we provide:

• Baby changing facilities: Easily accessible on the ground floor.
• Booster seats: Available free of charge on a first‑come, first‑served basis to ensure the little ones get a perfect view of the stage.
• Pushchair storage: A dedicated space to leave prams and strollers during the performance.

Treats & merchandise

Looking for a sweet treat to enjoy during the second act? Alongside our main bar menu, we offer a selection of confectionery, savoury snacks, and locally made ice cream, as well as show programmes and merchandise for selected productions.

Everyone is welcome: Accessibility

Being an approachable, community‑focused theatre means ensuring our building works for everybody. Our facilities include:

• Accessible toilets: Located on the ground floor for easy, level‑access use.
• Step-free access: Accessible entrances and designated wheelchair spaces within the auditorium.
• Assisted hearing systems: The auditorium is equipped with an infrared hearing loop system. Headsets can be collected from our Front of House team upon arrival.
• Assistance dogs: Guide dogs and hearing dogs are incredibly welcome in the auditorium. Alternatively, our staff will happily look after them during the performance if preferred.

For more venue accessibility information visit our dedicated access page.

If you have any specific requirements or questions before you arrive, please don't hesitate to reach out to our friendly team.