[Closed] South Downs Way - 2 days - where to stay?

Sure this has been done before but my wife and I are thinking of having a crack at the SDW as part of a summer holiday in early July.

Driving down from the north and starting from Winchester. Minimal kit, no tent and plan to stay one night in a nice bike friendly pub then train back to the start once done. Then find a nice campsite on the coast for the rest of the week to do all the touristy things.

Where good to park in Winchester that's safe?

Looking for about a 60/40 split over the two days. (Not sure what the elevation profile is like) but thinking harder first day, easier second.

So can anybody recommend a nice pub to stay in after about 60miles of the route?