OUR STUNNING WEDDING VENUE

A Stunning Wedding Reception Venue in Winchester City Centre

Two Rooms. Endless Possibilities.

Just a short walk from Winchester Registry Office, Forte Kitchen is a characterful wedding reception venue tucked away above the bustle of Winchester city centre.

Our two distinctive spaces – The White Room and The Black Room – can be used individually or together, giving you the flexibility to create a celebration that feels completely your own.

Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding breakfast with your closest family and friends, a relaxed afternoon of food and drinks, or a lively evening reception, we’ll help you find the right space and layout for the day you have in mind.

Hire one room, move between the two as your celebration unfolds, or take over the whole venue for up to 100 guests.

THE WHITE ROOM

Light, bright and made for gatherings.

Our White Room is a beautiful, welcoming space for intimate wedding breakfasts, relaxed receptions and celebrations centred around good food and great company.

With its bright, airy feel, it’s perfect for bringing your favourite people together around the table, raising a glass and making a day of it.

Capacity: Up to 36 seated guests or 55 standing.

Empty indoor cafe with wooden tables, chairs, a black radiator, and large window with a green plant.
Cozy dining area with a round wooden table, surrounded by matching wooden chairs, and a bar area with two brown barstools, green tiled backsplash, and a decorative round mirror hanging on the wall.
A round black table with four wooden and metal chairs positioned around it, in front of a large bay window in a cozy cafe or restaurant setting.
Interior of a cozy dining area with a large floral arrangement in the corner, artwork on the wall, padded wall hangings, a wooden table, and a single candle in a glass holder with small vases of flowers.
A white cake with a textured paint-like finish, topped with dried flowers, displayed on a metallic cake stand surrounded by stacked plates and black napkins, in a warmly lit room with wooden furniture.
A warmly lit interior of a cozy dining space with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, a mirror, and decorative hanging light bulbs.

THE BLACK ROOM

Warm, atmospheric and full of character.

Our Black Room offers a more intimate, atmospheric setting for wedding breakfasts, drinks receptions and evening celebrations.

With its rich darker tones, warm lighting and relaxed feel, it really comes into its own as the celebrations continue – perfect for long tables, raised glasses, music and a room full of your favourite people.

Capacity: Up to 40 seated guests or 60 standing.

A cozy dining room with wooden tables set with wine glasses, small flower vases with pink roses, and bottles of wine. The room features a dark-colored wall, a fireplace with candles, a large mirror, and warm lighting.
A long wooden dining table set with wine bottles, glasses, vases with pink flowers, and tableware in a dimly lit restaurant with dark walls.
View through a doorway into a cozy restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, black walls, and a large ornate mirror above a black fireplace mantel, decorated with two potted plants and warm hanging Edison bulbs.
Decorated party room with balloon bouquets, flowers, candles, and string lights on the ceiling.
A cozy restaurant interior with round tables, wooden chairs, and a black wall with a gold-framed mirror and hanging Edison bulbs.
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EXCLUSIVE HIRE OF FORTE

Two rooms. One celebration. All yours.

For larger wedding receptions and couples who want Forte entirely to themselves, The White Room and The Black Room can be combined to create one flexible city-centre wedding venue for up to 100 guests.

The two spaces give you plenty of options for shaping the day. You might begin with welcome drinks in one room before moving through for your wedding breakfast, create separate spaces for dining and dancing, or simply allow guests to move freely between the two as the celebration unfolds.

Our team will help you plan the layout and flow of the venue around your guest numbers and the kind of celebration you want to create.

Come And See The Space

AN INTIMATE WEDDING VENUE IN THE HEART OF WINCHESTER

Forte is particularly suited to couples looking for something more personal than a traditional wedding venue.

With Winchester Registry Office just a short walk away, your guests can make their way to Forte for welcome drinks while you enjoy photographs around Winchester’s historic streets and Cathedral before joining everyone for the reception.

Everything is close together, making Forte an easy and relaxed choice for a Winchester city wedding – from an intimate registry wedding lunch to a full evening celebration.

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Location & Getting Here

COME AND SEE THE SPACE

Photographs give you a feel for Forte, but the best way to imagine your wedding here is to come and see the rooms for yourself.

We’d be delighted to show you around The White Room and The Black Room, talk through guest numbers and layouts, and hear what you have planned.

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“A huge thank you for a fabulous evening. The whole night went so well and we all had a fantastic time at Forte Kitchen. Everyone said how excellent the food was, and Mum and I were so grateful to you for ensuring her allergies were fully catered for, so thank you, we appreciate how tricky it can be! The room looked great, and the venue was perfect.”

Photos featured on this page were taken by Jason Williams Photography and Angela Ward Brown