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Crown & Anchor

LGBTQ-friendly Winchester pub with live music and food.

Venue at a glance Crown & Anchor · Winchester
Capacity
standinggrassroots
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Mixed
Books
originalslive acts
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory

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Last updated: 4 June 2026

Crown & Anchor — Quick Facts

LGBTQ-friendly Winchester pub with live music and food.

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Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes

Where

Crown & Anchor 168 High St
Winchester
Winchester SO23 9BA

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Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
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About Crown & Anchor

Crown & Anchor is a grassroots music venue in Winchester, Winchester. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

This listing is part of the Winchester venue directory.

The Crown & Anchor sits at 168 High Street on Winchester's busy Broadway, opposite the Guildhall — an LGBTQ-friendly community pub that welcomes guests from all walks of life. It serves a traditional menu with gluten-free and vegan options, has a beer garden and is dog-friendly. Live music is a regular fixture (the pub runs a 'LIVE MUSIC at The Crown & Anchor' programme), with a grassroots, bring-your-own-gear feel that suits both original acts and covers across mixed genres. A welcoming, inclusive spot for passing trade and regulars alike in the heart of the city.

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168 High St, Winchester, Winchester, SO23 9BA

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Common Questions

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Winchester venue directory.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Winchester grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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