Chichester Inn in Chichester

Greeted by the wonderful smell of a wood fire & Barbra Streisand playing gently in the background. Wonderful staff, who carried my bag to my 250 year old room and then served me delicious coffee in the picturesque bar. 10/10 for first impressions

A great venue with great staff and a great Monday folk night.

Had Sunday lunch at the Chichester Inn. Really great food, fantastic service and good value

Staff were friendly and helpful. My room was clean, tidy, and had any amenity I could need. Breakfast was delicious and the location was convenient to the city center.

Nice to have a rest after lugging my big suitcase about and dog friendly, my dog got some water

Nice little pub on outskirts of chichester perfect for a quick drink k and catch up with friends. Lots of outside seating on a hot summer evening thankfully not many smokers.

Just no! I was refused a glass of tap water! Having had a meal, I was told, very impolitely, I might add, that I was taking up a table! There were more than 5 tables that I could count that were available in the large garden. Although I was also going to purchase a glass of wine, if I had been able to finish my sentence! I would not return!

We were in town and waiting for our coach, we went to the Chichester Inn as it looked like a lovely local pub! How disappointed we were! The staff were miserable and unwelcoming I will not be returning

Plenty of Better Options in Chichester Pros: The room was decorated ok and was somewhat clean. The location is convenient. Cons: The room was very dusty. As it's an old pub with uncarpeted bedrooms, sound travels incredibly easily, making it difficult to get a good night's sleep. The biggest drawback, however, was the manager's attitude. He was exceptionally rude and unwelcoming, making it clear he has no interest in his job or his customers. His demeanor really dampened what was supposed to be an enjoyable trip. The price is exorbitant for what is offered. Even the manager admitted he wouldn't be happy paying the rates he charges. Overall, there are plenty of better places to stay in Chichester. I would only recommend this place if there were literally no other options available. For a more comfortable, cleaner, and better-value stay, consider nearby the Trents or the local Travelodge instead.

Went in for lunch and drinks Sunday lunchtime, friendly helpful staff, food was delicious and reasonable priced. Highly recommend a visit, lovely garden area to eat in.

Held a celebration of life last week for my dear mother in law . From 1st contact with Nick the owner, we knew we were in safe hands We booked the private area through the back of the pub and had around 60 people from all over the UK . Everyone commented on how beautiful the surroundings were, the quality of the food and the staff who were both attentive and professional. There is an adjacent beer garden for those who want fresh air . An added bonus for us was its dog friendly. We would highly recommend this venue for any celebration .

Warm welcome, staff excellent, could not fault it. All the meals I ate where well cooked and presented especially the beer battered fish and chips which were so good I had them two nights in a row. Will definitely be back as I want to come for Sunday lunch. Thank you to all the staff and landlord for a perfect stay.

The best pub in Chichester for real ale selection. Always a good choice and very well kept.

Stayed here for 2 nights while attending a wedding in the city. We had a lovely stay the room was spotless and very comfortable, the location was excellent, all the staff, bar, chef’s & housekeeping were so friendly nothing was to much trouble for any of them. Dinner and breakfast was delicious. Fabulous beer garden.Thank you for making our visit so lovely will definitely return.

Exquisite service wonderful staff excellent selection of meals and wine.. superb location

Great fun tonight for Chichester Pride

Lovely pub with good service and great ales.

Can’t believe how rude we were treated this weekend from pub landlord. Needs to learn some manners and check drinks being served aren’t out of date too..

Absolutely awful manager. I went with my fiance, my sister, her husband and sleeping baby. We got our drinks, spending £8 a pint!! And some crisps and sat in the garden. The manager came out and shouted at us as if we were children because one of us ate the last bite of a slice of pizza we had from greggs. Could have spoken to us so differently and would have had a very different experience. Clearly doesn't know how to speak to people, especially customers spending £30+ on a round of drinks. Don't know how people like that make it into manager positions. Spoke to some of the lovely other staff and although they were discreet, it was clear he's just a rude man that never thinks he's wrong.

I was there on business for 2 nights and found this place to be decent, with good options for beers and a freshly made breakfast. The menu looked good but I chose to go next door to the Indian restaurant. The location is great as it's a very short walk into the centre. Also must add how helpful the staff were as there was a mix with my booking and they helped resolve this

We had family get together in memory of my mother in law on Saturday afternoon the buffet was lovely, Nick and his staff couldn't have more for us especially the lady behind the bar she was absolutely amazing.

Met a social meet up group today. Disappointing attitude from young barman on today (or manager? Hope not) Told someone off for having a small flask of water with them after we'd all spent £££ this afternoon on food and drink. ...friend tripped up on carpet on stage and fell over. Uncaring and mocking attitude. Smarmy looks and whispers to the regulars making me feel uncomfortable. (Yes.. dont think i didnt notice. )

Very pleasant stay A warm welcome on arrival. Nicely decorated room with quality fixtures and fittings. Tea coffee and water in room. Good bathroom with adequate shower. Additional heater, fan and toaster available. Excellent breakfast. Recommended.

Used the Chichester Inn as a venue for my Dad’s wake. Lovely setting with the back bar area closed off for private use and an amazing outside area and parking. I can’t recommend Elliott highly enough for his help and support in making the afternoon such a lovely experience. Elliott adapted the menu to accommodate our wishes, re-arranged the furniture, arranged for flowers for the tables and set up a little memorial space for photos etc. The food was amazing, and plenty of it, a lovely mix of traditional cakes and sandwiches with hot chicken goujons, sausage rolls and chips. Must put a shout out to the chef for the best chocolate brownies I think any of us have ever tasted!

Pleasant place to spend a couple of days. Nice people, comfortable surroundings.

Cosy and friendly pub next to the Bishops Gardens with indoor and covered outdoor seating, pub food and some parking. There is further parking in the public car park on the opposite side of the adjacent roundabout. There are also rooms avaable if you want to stay over. Blazing log fire in the winter.

We had tickets for a music event here, so we decided to arrive early and have food. Menu was simple, but the food very tasty and nicely presented. Staff were helpful and attentive with the bonus of a lovely log fire blazing in the corner. BluesClub were great too.

Customer service at its best! We stopped for an afternoon drink and sat in the beautiful beer garden. Very friendly helpful bar person that sadly we don’t see much of any more. Thank you.

Not visited since our last Chichester trip 2 years ago. Not sure if ownership has changed but we found it much brighter, smarter, though we liked it before. Very welcoming staff and cosy.

I recently stayed here with my son while visiting Chichester area. This is a really excellent local inn, with a boutique feel to it, good parking and a very friendly host, Nick. We stayed in a twin room which was cosy and the beds were very comfortable. The full English breakfast cooked by Nick was superb. I can highly recommend a stay at The Chichester Inn if you are in the area!

A nice Sunday lunch in the beer garden. Good portions, very good value , friendly service but one amazing thing a jukebox with Nicki French. I almost puppy peed ! We will be back

Came from Gillingham in Kent last Saturday for a night out visiting a friend. Only had time for one pint on the way home though which was regrettable as what a lovely charming young lady behind the bar, nice to talk too, big smile. How refreshing for someone to take time to talk to people she's never seen before. Well done! as regards to the pub, very nice decor, lovely beer garden, good choice of drinks. Nice relaxing wind down to a night out but could easily have spent the entire evening here - maybe next time i visit my friend, 16th & 17th December. I gave "not sure" to all the food questions as we didn't eat here but Yes to "Is this restaurant romantic" as it would be with the right person.

2 inside bar areas and a large sunny beer garden with a nice covered area as well as garden heaters. Good choice of bar meals, with some specials

Decent pub grub, at very reasonable prices. Good specials board too. Helpings were generous. The freshly cooked breakfast was excellent

Went here on spec for an early small lunch. Pub was deserted on arrival. Lovely back garden area with different types and sizes of tables. Ordered ham ploughman and ham sandwich, plus local beer. Arrived quickly and good size portions. Perfectly adequate for lunch, even though young barman didn’t seem to know much about the menu.

What started off as a lovely afternoon in a pub we have supported during lockdown, our glasses were removed at 7:45, with no mention of the pub closing despite it being advertised that it shuts at 11:30. When our guest arrived to join us, we noticed the doors were locked and lights were off. When we asked for another drink they said we were closed because I quote “my dinner is ready and the football is on” utterly disgraceful, we will not be returning.

We popped in around midday and found The Chichester Inn to be a nice, old, proper pub with reasonable prices and a large patio garden at the rear. We retuned in the evening for dinner, phoning 30 minutes earlier to check if there was a table free. It was hot and sunny so ate outside in the garden. We both chose Cod and chips which arrived in good time, were of ample portions and very tasty, especially the tartar sauce, never had better,

I'm never one to write a review, but after my experience there I feel I have to. We booked a table for 7:30pm, and were seated at one of the tables out front. If you've been you know theres a nice heated garden area in the back, and we asked if once a table was available there if we could be moved and we were told yes. An hour went by and nothing happened. We were getting quite hungry, and so I went inside around 8:30 and asked for a food menu. I went back inside to order, and they told me the kitchen had closed at 8. Why did they give us a food menu then?? It started to get really cold, and we saw groups and groups being moved to the heated garden, so we asked a staff member why we hadn't been moved and he told us "You've got a table, suck it up" I've worked in the catering industry before and If I ever spoke like that to a customer I would be sacked. It was such a horrible atmosphere, and experience I'll never be going back there again.

Lovely b&b in a nice pub. Rooms clean and comfy and nothing too much trouble. Will be staying again. Good breakfasts too

I visited this pub for a quick drink. I ordered two Bottles of Diet Coke, when they arrived one was already poured and the other was still in the bottle. Once I sat down to enjoy my drink I noticed the bottle look surprisingly small. I only ever drink bottles of Diet Coke, (Tee total) so, I am very aware of what size they come in, 330ml and usually cost between £2.00 - £2.50 per bottle. These bottles were half normal size, more like children’s quantity. Once I finished the drink I approached the young man and asked him how much each bottle was, he said they were £2.20 per bottle, I explained that these were not the regular size (330ml) and he just shrugged and said “I must have ordered the wrong size” then demanded £4.40. Unbelievable. I’m happy paying for the regular Coke, but, this is just a ripoff. I did express my unhappiness at the charge but it fell on deaf eyes. I certainly won’t be returning there.

Found this little gem of a pub while in between hospital appointments. Hubby and myself had lovely sandwiches. Huge fillings and the biggest bowl of chips to share. Still nicely laid out considering that pesky Covid. Very pleasant staff and we thorughly enjoyed our meal.

We stayed here and were welcomed warmly by the proprietor, who was very friendly and informative. The room was basic but spotlessly clean. The water pressure did not offer a good shower experience. The breakfast was freshly cooked to order and was delicious

a group of us have a lindy hop dance evening here which is great fun.there is parking out the back for a few cars - otherwise there is a car park just up the roadcomfy seating outdoors toothe atmosphere depends on who is serving behind the bar - sometimes great service with a smile and other times not so much...

I booked a group of 13 in for Sunday Lunch, Nick ,the Landlord was extremely helpful in advance, and on the day. We all had a variety of meats, and there was plenty of vegetables seved in dishes on the side. Nick also has a good selection of real ales. Please visit this pub, it deserves to do well.

Very good for live music. Real ale is very good and staff are so welcoming when you come in. A very good place to visit

We had drinks here in the evening, and stayed in room 4. Breakfast the next morning was plentiful and good. The employees we met were friendly and efficient. Add that to a delightful old building that has been refurbished, and you have a winning combo.

Nick has done wonderful things with this pub - it has a great selection of drinks and food - he always has a smile on his face and provides a wide selection a great live music - its a must go for you x

Had a warm welcome when we went in. Sat in the garden at rear of pub. Meal was very good and the real ale was served at the right temperature.

We ventured into this establishment at about 4.30 on a Saturday afternoon. The place was empty but we got a very warm welcome from the man behind the bar who introduced himself by name (nice touch). The pub itself feels very homely without you feeling as though you are in somebody else's living room. We ordered drinks & food. It's the first time I have ever been asked 'Would you like a half pint or a pint of chips' (another nice touch). The food was very good, The duck was cooked perfect, although the mustard mash potatoes could have been a little warmer, they were cold by the time I had finished my meal. Everybody else in the group enjoyed their meal also. This is a great little pub, (with a live music lounge & lovely beer garden out back). The staff are very friendly and chatty, the food good and a very relaxed atmosphere. One little thing. Change the cutlery, Cheap & out of place with everything else this pub has to offer. Recommended!

We stayed here over Easter, Friendly staff close to the town centre, backing onto some lovely gardens that you can walk into town through, food is great, have live bands on every week real little Gem.

Situated in West Street, along from Chichester Cathedral and opposite to the County Hall of West Sussex (and Edes House), this is a pub I have used on and off for some time for lunchtime drinks and food. It has been sometime however since I last visited and the establishment appears to be in new hands and the front bar (which was the only one we used on this visit) had been redecorated without losing it old world feel.We were only calling to have a drink and lunch with a friend, and the blazing log fire was welcome on what was an overcast day.Barman was very friendly and welcoming and took our orders with a large helping of bonhomie. Both drinks and food was brought out to us speedily. We were only having usual pub fare but it was hot and tasty.Gents toilets on the day we visited were out of action so the 'ladies' facilities became unisex certainly for that day. Might have been a negative for some but these days shared facilities are becoming more the norm.

2 sisters having a girly couple of days together. Had a twin room at the Chichester Inn.

This is a classic old English pub and you get a real sense of the old public house here. The selection of ales is by far the best in Chichester. There’s something for everyone, the staff are knowledgeable and know their stuff they’ll let you try before you buy, they even have their own beer festival here.

This pub used to be a bit grotty, although it had a great walled garden. But it has had a makeover and is now, in the words of the TV show 'light, bright and welcoming'! We sat in the front bar and most of our party ate. The barman even 'found' a portion of lasagne for our pregnant friend, even though it wasn't on the menu that day. It's a little bit away from the city centre, but well worth walking up West St past the Cathedral to enjoy a drink here now.

Leaving the Bishop's Palace Gardens prior to a theatre visit and looking for somewhere to eat pre show, the first public house we came to was Chichester Inn. This was a lucky stumble upon, welcoming and with a bright and light interior. The platter meals we had were very good, and the ambience relaxing. Apart from the section we used, there is a large public bar where music events regularly take place and an attractive outdoor area. This will not be our only visit.

After a tiring day in Chichester we needed to find somewhere to have a bar snack and cold beer.

Por primera vez en casi cuarenta años de visitar pubs, me negaron el servicio aquí sin ser dado ninguna razón. Durante un viaje de noche a Chichester, que apareció después de un poesía de lectura en la biblioteca, con la intención de tener una pinta. Nunca había estado en ningún pub en la ciudad antes, pero éste tenía un aspecto prometedor cuando estaba llegando en línea potencial pubs antes de mi visita. Un amable miembro del personal me dirigió hacia la habitación de la parte trasera, donde una pequeña multitud era escuchar a un guitarrista acústico. Justo mi tipo de pub, pensé. Yo estaba eligiendo cual de los interesante buscando cervezas para ir cuando otro miembro del personal me dijo: "He sido instruido por el director no para servirle. 'Al principio me preguntaba si él significaba que estaban cerrando, pero no, era sólo de 10 horas. Después de que se había hundido en lo que estaba diciendo, le pregunté por qué, y él se negó a decir. Yo estaba totalmente sorprendido y muy molesto.

Llegamos bastante temprano, y elegimos algunos pequeños entrantes desde el menú que eran tan buenos, pedimos 2 especiales del día. La comida era excelente, y era preciosa y luz, muy bien decorado y agradable en el bar principal. Más tarde hubo música folk mic (abierto) en la sala de bar en la parte trasera del pub, que se convirtió en lleno y hay noches muy popular de la música. Sin embargo, no influyeron en el salón delantero y disfrutamos tanto de la comida y bebidas (botellas de prosecco mini disponibles). El servicio era muy servicial y acogedor y sin duda volveremos en nuestro próximo viaje a Chichester.

Teníamos caminamos por Chichester en una gloriosa febrero día y buscan un lugar donde disfrutar de una bebida fría en el sol. El pub anuncian un jardín, así que nos fuimos. Sólo había 2 otros clientes (siempre una mala señal) pero pedimos unas bebidas de...

Este no es mi primer examen de este espléndido pequeño pub, sin embargo, un reciente cambio de Chef ha visto realmente las medidas en términos de la oferta de alimentos, y por lo tanto está bien digno de otro comentario. El menú tiene una buena...

Staff so helpful and accommodating for our gathering for a leaving do catering for approx 20 people. We were able to add a few personal touches to the bar. Had a lovely log fire and good food from evening menu at a really reasonable price, good atmosphere.There was a good selection of Gins and good Ale. Great location free evening parking nearby in addition to on site parking. Nice city centre location for a drink or for a social event.

Food normal priced for a pub, and reasonably varied menu.Substantial portions.Eclectic collection of furniture creates a timely atmosphere.Could stay a long time in here just to work through the long list of available drinks - should think it gets very busy in the evening with drinkers in the bar.

We have been to this restaurant several times and have enjoyed the food and found the prices are no higher then other pubs and other restaurants in the area. The staff are also friendly and on a nice day the garden is a pleasant place to eat your food.The down side is that at weekends weddings and parties take priority although the front bar is open to the public for drinks only. We made the mistake of going there one Saturday night before the Theatre only to find that they had a wedding on and couldn't even offer a limited menu. This doesn't seem like a good way to treat regular customers.

The food is no better than macdonalds ! Dry over priced and not much of it avoid if u can!service really slow dirty and just dont go there .the food wasnt worth the wait !!! Theres so much better in chichester. The burger was dry and tasteless with no seasoning it .

After walking round the walls we stopped in for a drink. Beer was good; bars had an alehouse feel to them - we felt comfortable and enjoyed a nice pint and some conversation. Didn't eat so cannot comment on the food but worth a visit and a nice break from the walk.

We stayed one night and had a lovely breakfast, we were given a choice of a fry up which was delicious and fresh, also cereal, fruit and fruit juice and toast, marmalade, or jam, fresh coffee and tea, also asked if we wanted refills, what more could you ask for! all cooked and served by one person as his family were away - Well done

Breakfasts are good quality and quantity - a full English if you want it or a bacon sarnie. Dinners are casual but good quality. A reasonable wine selection,

Gorgeous breakfasts yum yum, amazing service so good - I'd recommend tgus quirky and totally original place to anyone.

Enjoyed a few pints of decent cask ales in this very friendly pub. Well worth searching out if you enjoy a decent ale or six.

I visited the Chichester Inn during a short break with a friend. It was a hot Saturday evening and most customers were in the back garden, so it was easy to get a large comfortable table in the atmospheric front bar. It is very traditional in feel with a slightly bohemian character. The pub is well known to drinkers of real ales and has music events and accommodation. It feels like an authentic community pub and the bar staff are friendly and welcoming.We both ordered O'Haigan's sausages with mash, peas and lots of onion gravy. Prices were reasonable. Not the sort of venue I would celebrate a birthday at, but as a place for everyday dining with a good pint it is difficult to fault.

I'm a regular drinker in this absolute gem of a pub - by far the best in Chichester. If you like Real Ale then this place is a must visit. Harveys Sussex Best is the regular ale on offer alongside an ever changing rotation of guest ales, particularly from Dark Star, Langham, Oakham and Burning Sky. The beer quality is off the scale, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the Ale which they are clearly very passionate about.Food is fairly simple, tasty and very reasonably priced. Rear bar doubles as a music room regularly featuring touring artists, particularly Blues, Roots & Folk.Add a stripped back front bar with open fire, a rustic garden and great accommodation, and you have quite simply one of the best ale houses in the land.

have now visited this inn twice and will return, Ideal after Saturday shopping to pop in for a quiet comfortable lunch,Food is good value and freshly cooked

We could not believe that Chichester which bans night clubs and live music (go to Bognor ) has a venue where you can be entertained and is suitable for all ages and tastes. Comedy, jazz you name it and it will be found here. Food is good and reasonably priced. Please tell your friends but not the City and District Councils as they might object to having fun in The Cathedral City !!

I went in here with a friend and although she didn't have a drink I had a pint of Rosie's cider. The barman said £4.65 please and I thought he had made a mistake and asked him to be sure but it was correct. That has to be the most expensive pint in Britain for a place of that kind. The pub was OK although despite being late Friday afternoon there was only one other person in the other bar. At those prices I'm not surprised. A similar beer down the road was under £3.

This two bar Free house at the end of West Street originally dates from 1785. Today it functions as a good town centre pub with a focus on real ale and live music. The high ceilinged front lounge bar is spacious and comfortable with comfy chars around the edge and wooden chairs and tables in the middle. And a log fire gives a distinct smell of wood smoke in winter months. The larger back bar to the rear has additional seating, but doubles as the live music venue on weekends when bands play on the stage area at the back. And then beyond this is a very pleasant outside courtyard garden area which stretches away from the pub some distance, providing several individual seating areas including some heated covered areas with large comfortable settees.There are 5 Ale pumps on each of the bars and the landlord said that he usually has a minimum of three regional Sussex ales on at any time and increases this to five for the busy periods and at the weekend.We chose to visit at the first weekend of the month long Cheltenham festival when the pub was holding its own mini beer festival over the weekend to tie in with the main event. For this the left hand section of the front lounge bar was taken up with an additional ten beers available on silage, mainly from smaller regional brewers from around the country. These included brews from Salopian , Blue Monkey, Redemption and Castle Rock amongst others.A very enjoyable couple of visits were made to the Chi (as it is referred to by locals) , and I would classify this as a should visit pub when looking for a decent pint of Ale when in the City of Chichester.

Having been a fan of this pub for a great many years, I have finally felt compelled to write a review and, sadly, not for the right reasons. Standards have been slipping, and prices increasing, for a while, but last week took the biscuit. We went in for a family drink, on a chilly evening. We were pleased to find a fire burning in the attractive open fireplace in the front bar. However, we found that the heating wasn't on and the fire, made of bits and pieces of found wood, wasn't adequate to warm up the room. The only other two customers kept their coats on, as did we. We were pleased to see a stout on pump - a rarity in Chichester - and so ordered four pints. We were shocked to be told that these were £4.25 each, and passed comment. The barman tried to justify this by saying that it was because they were 6% alcohol. (In fact they're 5.4%). We then found that the stout tasted vinegary and returned them, and sought a refund. A chilly, expensive, unpleasant experience.