Badgers in Chichester

We stopped in before a dog walk and received a very warm welcome. The pub is stylish and cosy. We ordered muscles to share, huge portion very tasty. Followed up with salmon for me and ham egg and chips for my friend equally delicious Would highly recommend.

Two families with kids of all ages plus dogs. Enjoyed sitting in the garden, very picturesque! Lots to choose from, tasty food appreciated by all. Friendly staff couldn’t do enough for us! Looking forward to returning!

An out in the sticks pub but had good reviews on TripAdvisor, we were staying 5 miles away and thought it's worth going. Outside nothing to be impressed with, but the kicker was to get past who I assumed were locals and dog sitting in the entrance which did not lend itself to be welcoming. We got seated in a corner away from other diners but not a problem I guess. Ordered drinks and the menus arrived. When looking on line the menu looked ok, but there were three dishes unavailable, two of which we had already planned in having. But, there were other second choices. The place seemed to have a fair few people and passing trade, after 20 minutes of waiting for someone to come for our order we decided to drink up and go elsewhere.

Fabulous food and service! Can’t fault the place . Food exceptional. Shame it closed at 10pm on a Sunday as we were so happy sitting chatting!

We have just returned from spending 2 nights at Badgers with another couple. From reception to checking out we enjoyed the friendly welcome from Jules and all her colleagues. Badgers was chosen for its proximity to Petworth House and because it offered restaurant dining on Sunday and Monday evenings. Our choice proved to be an excellent one. The bedrooms are large and, like the pub, eclectically decorated in the owner’s unique style. The rooms have a small fridge with fresh milk, orange and water and there is a Nespresso machine and capsules.The rooms also reflect the age and history of the building with floors that slope. Rest is assured due to the contemporary double glazed windows and heavy curtains. We were there on the 2 hottest days of the year so being able to have afternoon and evening drinks at the tables in the gardens and watch the fountain was a real benefit. There is plenty of off street parking (the white lines were repainted during our stay !) The Hip Hop pale ale was well conditioned and the Pimms & Prosecco enhanced the summer vibe. The bar and the restaurant were busy with regulars and other visitors. The excellent food was cooked, presented and served by experienced staff, from the “full English” breakfast to great sea food options. We discovered the adjacent Coultershaw Beam Pump via a riverside footpath and were fortunate to go there on the Sunday when it is open to visitors through a group of dedicated volunteers. There was a heritage crafts event taking place there too. Only a 10 minute drive away is Petworth House National Trust site with extensive parkland and marvellous artworks by Turner, Van Dyck, Gainsborough, William Blake, Titian, Hieronymus Bosch and many others, with a cafe and shop to fill any spare moments.

Lovely location! Beautiful Garden. Especially delightful in the late afternoon with the summer sun. Fantastic Food and Friendly Service. Nothing is to much trouble for the staff. This is an owner-owned establishment and not a surf & turf franchise, so you can be assured of accountability and high standards! Highly recommend this as a friendly local pub/restaurant.

A gem. Not that good looking outside but stylish and colourful inside. Good space between tables. On a warm and busy evening staff were welcoming and attentive throughout. Food and drink were excellent. Generous portions . 250ml of sauvignon at £8.20 is heading to the top end but overall cost was appropriate four our meal. Wouldn't hesitate to return if again in the area.

Had lunch at Badgers last week with a friend. Both of us had fish goujons which were very disappointing. There was very little fish but a huge amount of crispy and very greasy batter. I have eaten at Badgers many times and had good food but this was a real let down. We should have complained at the time.

We had another most delicious meal at Badgers. Their menu is varied and the food just lovely. The waitresses were very polite, friendly and attentive. We asked if a couple of changes / additions could be made to our food selection and they were very happy to accommodate our requests. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Beautiful and very friendly pub with a great vibe. Just a beer but got a good feel of the place and saw some excellent food being served to happy eaters. Open fire. Will be back soon!

On way back from Petworth decided to give EU visitor taste of English pub food. What a good choice. Good service, nice atmosphere, and excellent food. Must come here again

My husband took me here for my birthday dinner & I had the tapas squid 🦑 for starters followed by the pheasant & omg totally delicious , pheasant itself cooked perfectly & the veg to perfection. My husband has tapas also , prawns & bacon & cheese croquette . The croquettes were just ok, possibly more bacon & potatoes & make bacon crispy. Mains he had the chicken madras curry which really had no flavour what do ever, disappointing. Perhaps the curry needs a bit more attention. Over all staff very polite & friendly as were the locals. I would recommend this charming pub most definitely & will return.

After visiting Petworth House on Friday we had lunch at Badgers and we were very glad we did. Lovely welcoming staff and delicious food with all the usual favourites plus a number of Spanish inspired options. I had the Zarzuela, a spiced seafood stew which was fab. The Apple pie and custard was great too! Interesting range of art on the walls including a booth with a risqué triptych. Would definitely come back when in the area.

Felt like unless your a local your not welcome. Considering we spent a lot of money the staff were very rather unwelcoming towards us. There was a nice looking garden however the lighting was poor and it seemed there was a river going round it but worryingly no warning sign and a bit of a drop with no lighting at the end I do worry if someone could fall in. A real shame as it is a lovely located pub so has great potential!

A scrumptious meal with a large group of friends. We nearly filled the pub and received a very warm welcome. Thank you so much. May have been so busy chatting that I forgot to take a photo f the main course but it was yummy!!

Wonderful pub/restaurant offering gourmet, exquisite meals. The Zarzuela, (Spanish version of bouillabaisse) was scrumptious. My friend had the Kedgeree, which was also delicious. Delightful ambiance, first class and friendly service. A great find and I'm certain to return. Thank you

We walked in and purchased two drinks and went to find a place sit down. We were ashered away to the other side of the room, to a smaller room/cove. The wooden tables looked bleached white and looked clean. However they were sticky and flet like they needed a good clean. The staff seemed uncaring. A lady who was sat, at the bar. Possibly the landlady. Made no attention to move for my partner. Who was struggling to get by using her crutch. However on a good note. Other people seemed to have good communication with each other. From the sounds of there chatting sounded like local users to the place.

Really good food, lovely surroundings, friendly efficient staff with good sense of humour! Toffee chocolate pudding with caramel sauce is a must!

Lovely venue, very pleasant girls serving in the bar and restaurant and the meals were delicious. Will definitely be returning.

We had an evening meal in the Badgers as we were stay in the the Old Station next door. I am glad we booked a table as it was very busy, they had sold out of a few dishes but you know it's good food when this happens to the specials. I had the steak which was done to my liking, also the spicy chicken which was very nice, also and dessert which was a good size, and bottle of wine, all very good. The staff were very helpful and a good price.

Very nice roast lamb, roast potatoes, large Yorkie and a good selection of vegetables. Only 3 items available to choose from on the dessert menu was a bit disappointing. Nice beer and wine. Service was friendly and quick enough. Minor improvements they may wish to consider; food could be a little hotter, chairs more comfortable and something to create a bit of atmosphere in the restaurant eg background music.

The reasons for our stay were less than uplifting. We had to attend a family funeral. And the journey was too long for us to do in one day so my brother and sister and I stayed for one night. I’d love to come back and stay again under different circumstances. It’s an area of natural beauty and I had a sense of tranquility as I looked out in the fields with the sheep dotted in them. The staff were very friendly, very helpful. The rooms were welcoming and comfortable with everything that one might expect from a bed and breakfast room. We chose to have our evening meal at the inn too. I suppose my only criticism would be that as a vegetarian, there were very limited options. The food was delicious though, and I overindulged. We had a most enjoyable breakfast in the morning as well, served by the proprietor herself, who is charming. Parking was easy and free. The fact that on a Thursday night the restaurant was well patronised I think is a good indication of how good the establishment is. I hope I can return.

Good food, friendly staff. Will go again, soon. Just a few miles south of Petworth, but easier to park than in the town.

Far from the lunch we were hoping for. It wasn’t that busy, but for £18 a roast dinner should fill you up with tasty food. But we left hungry and didn’t stick around because we the quality just wasn’t there. If you serve filo pastry, don’t cover the plate in gravy. If you’re making a vegetable and cheese filling, Mix it. If you’re doing veg en masse, make sure the food is not so hard it can’t be swallowed

We were just exploring the area and came across the Badger – was a Sunday so wasn’t sure if we would get a table. Thankfully they managed to fit us in. The Sunday lunch was EXCELLENT – husband had dressed crab and he said it was delicious. Staff very nice, professional and friendly. The pub was lovely inside but the outside gardens were spectacular – great location Would definitely visit again and highly recommend

This is a lovely traditional pub staff were very polite and helpful had a few drinks and some tapas dishes which were tasty .would recommend this pub

Terrible customer service by a bunch of staff who were either not trained or just couldn't be bothered. Negative attitude on arrival which didn't improve much during our lunch. Waited absolutely ages for food that sounded interesting but was very mediocre. Asparagus yellow & overcooked. Don't live in the area but definitely wouldn't recommend or visit again!

We were staying close by and our group included three vegetarians. We popped in and asked about the menu and they were so accommodating and made our group the most fab vegetable pies. All the staff were so friendly and hospitable. Beautiful setting and gardens. Definitely recommend,

We stayed at Badgers this weekend (we've just unpacked). We had an absolutely lovely weekend. The Landlady and her staff were absolutely fabulous. Everybody was so, so friendly and very ,very capable. The pub seems to be very popular, which I totally understand, so I would suggest that if you want to eat there that you make sure that you pre-order book a table. The food was super. I had fish and chips. The batter was gloriously crisp and bubbly, the chips were fat and fluffy inside. I felt a strong desire to lick the plate when I'd finished my Banoffee pie. My mum opted for the lamb steak with mashed potato. I know that she enjoyed it because she scraped the little bone until it could surrender no more shreds of meat. Even I could see that her gravy was beautifully glossy. In fact what pleased my mum the most was that the gravy came in a gravy boat and the custard with her Bread and Butter pudding (which she loved) came in its own jug. What I would say is that as each meal is cooked to order so it can take some time to be served. As other reviewers have said the breakfasts are fabulous. I'm not a cooked breakfast person, but even I had the perfectly poached eggs on toast on both mornings. My mum opted for scrambled eggs on the first morning, she said that they were wonderfully creamy and had obviously been nowhere near a microwave! This morning she went for only three items from the Full Breakfast and yet her plate was still brimful. I'm sure you want to know what the three items were, well she tucked into perfectly cooked bacon, tomatoes and mushrooms. A lovely stay, lovely staff, a lovely place. P.S check out the carved badgers around the bottom of the bar counter.

We stayed two nights here and the room was lovely. The owner and staff were friendly, charming and attentive. We ate here one night and the food was very good and well presented. Quite expensive but isn't everywhere these days, although the £22 wine (which is not comparitively expensive) was so good we had two bottles! We would certainly stay here again.

This pub was clean and very welcoming the food was excellent large portions with extremely friendly staff

I took my husband to the Badger pub for an evening meal for his birthday. We won’t be returning. He had a sirloin steak which didn’t look particularly good, although he said it was ok (maybe he was being polite as I was paying). The...

Very very average roast dinner for a family get together. Based on reviews expected better. Won’t be returning unfortunately.

We were staying at The Old Railway , so Badgers was perfectly situated. It’s a lovely pub and the staff were attentive , there’s plenty of choice for beer and wine , only let down by probably the worst sirloin steak I’ve ever been served,...

Great food. Try the homemade breads and the garlic bread - yummy. Sunday roast was lovely. Even called in in the morning to pick up some homemade cake.

Just popped into the badgers for a quick drink after a walk, well aware it was Bank Holiday and they were closing in 1 hour 45 mins. We were told by the barmaid that, although there were plenty of tables free, we'd have to drink...

We went to badgers for dinner yesterday evening as was recommended to us. I had sirloin steak and my wife had gammon. The sirloin was about 5mm thick asked for it rare but it came well done and covered in onions not very rare or...

we had Sunday lunch here. the food was amazing, and the portions were large. we pre ordered the lamb but there was plenty of options to choose from. lots of log fires in the pub to make it very warm and cosy

Good food, friendly staff, service was a little erratic. Stayed at the Old Station Hotel so very convenient.

Been to this pub before for lunch, very nice. Today we were disappointed. Our party of 4 had the Sunday roast; all were just lukewarm and the potatoes very hard. Price is not cheap, so we expected better. There were enough staff but all except...

Staff make you feel welcome & ask if you are drinking or for the restaurant. We hadn't booked and despite it being moderately busy, they were able to accommodate us with no waiting. There are separate inside and outside space for just the drinkers, and...

Fantastic pub with great food (large portions) and lovely wine. We were made to feel very welcome. Recommended!

Stayed at the nearby “Old Station” so this being a 200 x Yard walk ( and the weather being abysmal) it was the logical place to go (I did go there before in about 2011). I think a lot of the other people dining came...

We have just finished our break here in West Sussex and have enjoyed 5 meals here. The atmosphere is convivial, the food excellent and the service friendly and efficient. There is a varied menu, which always has extra dishes each day and the food is...

Stopped for a quick breakfast following a recommendation. Service was slow, and waitresses spent most of their time gossiping behind the bar. Shame, as food was reasonable. Probably won’t go back….

Pleasant garden, prompt efficient service, some new staff learning the ropes but all good. Enjoyed a seafood sharing platter for two in the garden. Very nice.

Food slow to arrive which we forgive in the current climate. But then when it came to desserts, menu left with us & then forgotten about. Some-one came about 20 min later. We didn't bother. Paid up & left.

Lovely pub but dusty bedroom and needs updating however clean bed linen and nice bathroom. Nice breakfast.

Gorgeous Sunday roast and puddings to die for! The staff were attentive and the beer/wine selection was good - my wife got her Provence Rose!! Lovely country pub.

Lovely pub and people with a beautiful garden sadly let down by below average food. My husband and I stopped here on our way home for dinner, the menu looked amazing. I had the scallop salad and my husband the chicken and chips.the scallops were...

We were traveling back home from the New Forest, and needed a break when we got to Petworth so decided to stop at the next pub (just happened to be this one). We ordered a couple of coffees and shepherds pie for lunch. When it...

We booked this restaurant for two nights as we were staying nearby at the old railway station. The food was lovely but we were disappointed that the menu wasn't changed and the vegetarian options were just limited to two.

Went for lunch. We had reserved a table. Food and drinks were good. However service was painfully slow. Staff were friendly enough, place wasn’t crazy busy but it seems as if they were totally disorganized. Ordered drinks that never came. Ordered a side dish that...

We were staying at The Old Railway for one night and on reading some of their reviews and the convenience of a short stroll down a lane, we decided to eat at The Badgers Pub. The pre dinner drinks were very good.... my husband had...

We were staying at The Old Railway Station in a Pullman Carriage (see our separate feedback) which is less than a 5 mins walk from the Badgers so it was a natural choice to eat here, which we did on the 2 nights of our...

We dined here once during stay at Old Railway Station nearby and also enjoyed drinks on two other occasions outside during the current heatwave. Food was good and not too expensive but I thought drinks at about £5 per pint on the high side. Staff...

Having read reviews decided to visit as we was staying nearby, but was disappointed, firstly we were asked if we wanted water with our meal, but this never came! The meals were ok but a bit overpriced in my opinion, but when we got the...

My husband and I ate at this establishment on three consecutive evenings. It was a very pleasant experience the pub is clean and bright, the staff are friendly and attentive but more importantly the food is delicious.

We were staying at The Old Station Petworth & we walked to Badgers for our evening meal. The menu was small but the food was of high quality, we sat in the gardens next to the river which was lovely.

We were staying round the corner and decided to have dinner here. The menue was varied and a little on the dear side but the found was nicely cooked and well presented. The staff were attentive without being overbearing. We had the Zazweila and would...

We we staying at the Railway so the Badgers seemed like a natural choice and it did not disappoint! We enjoyed the food so much we returned again the following night. Proper chips! Steak cooked perfectly, nice service and good drinks. Great service keep up...

We have been here many times but must say it was a dispointing visit,one waitress on arrival was very obliging and pleasant but the waitress who was left on shift actually said "We will be getting busy for dinner soon" which implied can you leave?,...

Welcomed at first. Had a lovely starter. Sadly my main was served badly undercooked. When the female cook took the plates I mentioned it….well never seen such a quick change in attitude…she tutted and groaned never a sorry. Not offered another drink after that. So...

This is a lovely country pub, the staff were very friendly and welcoming. good selection of drinks and a good menu.

Welcoming feel, nice to have locals at the bar having lively discussion and debate, missing from too many these days! Wine list excellent, menu very good. We opted for a shared charcuterie board, very good, followed by an African fish stew. Some bread with the...

Stayed at the Petworth Railway station hotel & went for dinner at the Badgers. Fantastic environment & very welcoming on arrival, food was fantastic especially the home made chocolate cheesecake desert. Oh my god I could of eaten it twice. Best cheesecake I've ever eaten!...

Our booked visit resulted in a battery of very mixed opinions. The food was largely well cooked and presented although the wait between courses was on the lengthy side. We were offered the main menu not realising or being shown the specials board which my...

Good pub for drinks & food with friendly staff. We were there on Thursday which was pie night but there was other options available. We did We had the vegetarian pies but the puff pastry was somewhat overcooked but the meal in general was good....

Booked this for an evening meal as staying at the railway inn two minutes away. Friendly welcoming staff. Food delicious. Especially enjoyed the smoked haddock starter. Good value for money. Definitely recommend

I grew up at Badgers and returned for my mother’s birthday lunch yesterday- we were blown away by how gorgeous it was! The staff were so friendly and welcoming, the dog was welcome too (such a nice surprise!) and the menu was amazing. Fresh fish...

I have stayed at the Badgers a couple of times now and find the rooms clean, pleasant, tastefully decorated, with well sized comfortable beds (good linen bedding) and large ensuite bathrooms. The staff provide a warm welcome and the pub's full English breakfast will keep...

We visited for a birthday dinner. Warm welcome. Great food and variety. Staff really helpful and friendly. Nice atmosphere in pub. Will definitely go back.

After a dreadful experience at the White Horse Inn Sutton. What a contrast the staff here were welcoming and went out of their way to find us a table despite being very busy and made the drink my wife despite not being advertised. Thanks very...

Having enjoyed many meals at Badgers this visit was really disappointing. The staff were friendly however, the menu should have told us something was amiss as there were no traditional seasonal dishes and it was a limited menu with some dishes off. The steaks were...

We popped in for a drink before we checked in to The Old Railway Station. Stayed for a couple, as roaring fire and a very welcoming pub.

Thoroughly recommend. Really interesting pub and staff very friendly. Customers also very friendly... joined in a quiz night.

We first visited Badgers 30 months ago and were impressed. COVID and other commitments have prevented us visiting since but yesterday we were travelling from Sussex to Somerset on the A272 (the old pilgrims route from Canterbury to Winchester) when we remembered how we had...

Stayed at the Old Railway Station which is only a few minutes walk away. Had a very good meal and staff very attentative

Staying in the nearby Old Railway Station this was a 5 min walk - good selection of food including vegetation, and excellent selection of ales including Youngs and Doombar. We chose vegetation chilli and vegetation quiche as mains with a Camembert to start… Good service...

First time visit as we were staying in the area. Sorry but will not be visiting again this pub again. Service was ok but the food was inedible!! Worse meal ever put in front of us in any place we have eaten in. The lamb...

A couple of excellent starters and then an amazing Venison steak. Attentive service. Not cheap but very good food and worth the money.

Really impressed with the food here, had a Cajun chicken salad but it was really special. Wish I has been here earlier in the summer as the garden looks lovely. Great drinks too, lovely decor inside with wood panelling and window shutters..can’t wait to return..one...

We were staying at the neighbouring old railway for my husbands birthday and on the back of so many lovely reviews we booked a table here for dinner. The atmosphere in the pub for a Friday was lovely however that’s where the pleasantness ended. The...

Coffee stop discovered really warm and helpful staff, lovely outside tables and so we decided on dinner later the same day on the return journey. The second visit proved our decision to be well-founded. Again a warm greeting and attentive yet not intrusive service. Our...

We came here for a family meal while camping nearby. Lovely food and great service. Would definitely recommend. We had the roast as did our children. There is a pretty outdoor space but we opted for indoors as it was a bit cooler.

Lovely country pub with secluded garden at the rear. Had the fish and chips. The fish was very good but the peas slightly undercooked. Over all enjoyed the meal but at £14.95 I thought it was a little over priced.

Lovely pub with good food menu, staff were very pleasant and compliments to the chef on a fab chesseboard as a special offering that wasn't actually on the menu the night we dinned

Title says it all. Came for lunch and was immediately impressed by the lovely garden setting. Waited a long time before anyone came to take the drinks order, which proved to be an omen of what was to come. Starter (which only adults had) didn't...

Last minute booking on a Sunday but we were squeezed in. The menu was varied, interesting and included specials. Staff were very friendly, polite and service was faultless. We were not disappointed when the meal arrived - good sized portions, delicious, hot and beautifully presented....

Lovely pub, great location and setting. Stayed overnight and found I was sharing the room with a bat. Bit disconcerting and sleep much disturbed. Eventually I managed to catch it and put it out. Very disappointed not acknowledged in some way by friendly proprietor.

Two of us ate there on Saturday evening. We found the staff to be very friendly and helpful, they are still sanitising, tables, menus etc which we were please about. The Menu had a good selection of meat and fish dishes, vegetarian too I think....

Had amazing takeaway of scampi and ribs. They were both huge portions, and the ribs a full rack. The meat fell off the bone, and BBQ sauce plentiful. Served with a tasty home made coleslaw. Great meal for £10 each. Thank you

We were staying at the Old Railway Station down the road and thought the pub looked nice and we would try it for dinner. We sat outside and we’re seated in a cramped little patio area where they had also seated two other tables fairly...

The back garden of the pub is lovely with nice furniture and the staff were nice. However, the food was incredibly disappointing. We didn’t order the scampi or fish and chips but the chips and fish looked like they had been cooked from a frozen...

We were made very welcome - had a great meal , super service. A really lovely olde worlde pub...why cant they all be like this ....

We ate here on Friday evening as it was so close to our hotel and looked like a lovely place to spend the evening. The staff were really friendly, the food was good and we had a lovely rose to wash it all down. Highly...

Two dinners this week,while inSussex for a break.we regularly visit when at Goodwood.as good as ever.Busy,but staff excellent.

We got one here. Started with charcuterie, then dressed crab with salad. So good. Try the rhubarb gin.

We booked a table for Father's Day for 5 adults and 2 children so the pub were aware that there were children coming. We were there for a total of 3 hours as the service was incredibly slow. We sat for an hour and eventually...

good food, polite staff, generous portions and reasonably priced, pretty garden with fountain. Would recommend