FIVE GUYS has begun the countdown to the opening of their new Winchester-based restaurant which will sit in the city's heart.

The world-famous American burger chain will open at Unit 2, 12-15 High Street on Monday, December 2 and it is an "exciting milestone" for the company.

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Five Guys Winchester (Image: Charles Elliman) John Eckbert, CEO of Five Guys UK, said: "We’re thrilled to be opening our new restaurant and bringing our famous burgers, fries and shakes to Winchester.

"We pride ourselves on using only the freshest ingredients and offering a wide range of customisation options to suit every taste.

"We can’t wait to welcome Winchester residents and visitors to our new restaurant on Monday 2nd December."

The opening follows the launch of Five Guys’ brand new limited edition Popcorn milkshake, which they said is perfect for Award Season.

The shake can be enjoyed on its own or customised with any of the company's mix-ins. The company said: "Once they’re gone, they’re gone!"

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Back in early November (Image: Charles Elliman) Founded in 1986 the company has been in the UK since 2013 and now has 171 restaurants in the country, as well as more than 18,000 globally.

In any given week, the company says, customers are given more than 260,000 peanuts and more than 165 million burgers are cooked annually.

The burger chain said: "If you feel like treating yourself to customisable burgers, overflowing fries and delicious shakes whilst experiencing all the best of Winchester – Five Guys is the perfect pitstop for you."