Crown and Anchor in Chichester

Food and atmosphere was fantastic. Service however wasn’t great. A warm welcome for my Dad in his wheelchair and first drinks arrived promptly. We then waited half an hour for our order and only once we’d found someone. We then had to chase the wine order and then for the main course. It was busy towards the end of our meal but initially there were plenty of staff and only a few customers eating.

We had a lovely birthday lunch at this restaurant on Wednesday our waitress Dina was excellent.

Firstly what a lovely pub, been here many times over the years and always a favourite, Every other occasion we’ve have been it’s be fabulous! The food is one of the highlights. We came in for lunch, Friday afternoon and sadly left disappointed. We had a few appetisers, bread olives, anchovies, which were fine. For mains we had the smokie, a fish burger and a beef burger. All unfortunately very underwhelming, considering the prices, service was slow although pleasant. They did try and rectify with a free dessert, not really helpful at that point. Working in hospitality myself I understand the pressure of a busy service, and also the climate of the industry with rising prices, hard to get staff etc, sadly I feel all independent business that have character charm and passionate owners working within it will fade away, this is a bad review but will still give 5 stars as, business need support! Hoping to visit again soon.

3rd visit and probably our last. Poor Sunday evening meals two pork meals seemed to be warmed up from lunchtime with new vegetables and dried up Yorkshire puds. Two specials spoilt by chips, which were overcooked, probably dipped again from lunchtime. Great location spoiled by overpriced inferior food and non attentive staff.

Delicious Sunday lunch with the family in a perfect setting. A busy pub, but the service was friendly, attentive & relaxed. Three dogs & a baby with us, we had a great meal- thank you!

Great atmosphere but a very hungry 75 minute wait for food. It was good when it finally arrived.

A good gastro pub..good food...good location..if u are in the area..went in November...they need to block those drafts and build up the fire...just go and enjoy

Lovely pub and setting overlooking the quays.

The food was poor, over cooked fish batter, overly fatty belly pork with little pork in the dish. Poor service, had to chase up dishes in addition and then arrived cold. Rarely checked on for drinks, dishes left for ages without being taken. We’d booked for a special occasion for a birthday in the downstairs area which understandably had to be moved for safety but then put on a table in the snug area with all casual drinkers so lacked any specialness about the occasion. We won’t be returning again.

As always, a lovely lunch, delicious food, a great atmosphere and wonderful service. A very special place.

Unfortunately, not a good experience, for food or service - a long wait for food, indifferent service, and expensive, somewhat faulty food. Kipper pate with bones and a fin, shellfish stew (?) with overcooked prawns. No finger bowl. The food was very slow to arrive, but ironically, the main courses had obviously been sitting on the pass for some time. No eye contact from staff, no apology, other than ‘its sunny, everyone is out’ Yes, well we booked before the sun came, and were expecting more. Lovely venue, mouthwatering menu, but oh, so disappointing! We will not be back.

Good food good service always. Good is amazing service Always with a smile. Great value for money atmosphere buzzing really lovely.

Stumbled across this charming pub on a weekend away. Lovely warm welcome and an idyllic location. We only called in for drinks, but will definitely return for food. The view whilst you eat is hard to beat..!

Good quality food ~ plenty of fish options on the menu. Excellent, friendly service. Good value.

Have been to Dell Quay many times and always good. Yesterday was awful. Arrived 4:15 for late lunch as bookings were full. Starters served reasonably quickly. My French Soup was poor, thin brown water with a few onions and a slice of sourdough bread - not very French. Style over substance I feel. We then waited an hour for our main courses while the Sunday roasts flooded out of the kitchen. By this time I had lost the will to enjoy a 'cornish sole' which I believe was megrim - not a sole in sight in a poor lobster sauce. Again style over substance at £30 a plate. We did not stay for dessert. In fairness the waiting staff did not charge us but alas the damage had been done. A sour note to end our lovely weekend away. I doubt very much we will return. Seems Dell Quay now favour mass servings over the quality they used to serve.

A wonderful restaurant/pub with freshly caught seafood selections. Nice ambiance, views and friendly service.

Very popular pub with a great atmosphere. Just stopped for an early drink and it was full. Bay window overlooks the river which looks good. Suggest booking!

Great food, wide variety of wines and good atmosphere.

We fancied a light celebration lunch. We turned up on spec and were seated next to 4 very loud ladies, they were obviously having fun but boy they were loud. We were moved to a quiet window table. We ordered fish snd chips and a pork belly. Both were good but the fish was without doubt the best i have ever had! Delicious crisp batter and tender fish. And I struggled to finish the generous portion!

Delicious fresh fish dishes with traditional options such as fish and chips but also more unusual dishes on the specials board. From our window table we enjoyed the stunning views. The service was friendly, courteous and super efficient. Thanks for a fabulous lunch.

Lovely country pub, really nicely decorated inside, great food, decent veggie options. Only criticism came when a shot of Moretaine was spilled on me by the waitress, but never mind. Thoroughly recommend.

Como siempre buena comida y servicio. Los humos son excepcionales. La elección de tener bocados o un entrante es un ganador. La bienvenida siempre es buena. Consejo, llegar temprano para conseguir una plaza de aparcamiento en el pub.

La comida era muy buena, pero la música de fondo era muy irritante y con un pub lleno no es realmente necesario! Sin embargo, estoy seguro de que volveremos 😁

The Crown and Anchor is a top-notch restaurant/pub. Excellent beer fabulous food with astoundingly friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

Eight of us plus two dogs had an amazing Sunday roast. Superb food, great staff and a lovely cosy atmosphere.

Often places have a reputation for a great roast but never really hit the mark, today we had one of the best roasts out I've ever had, everything was perfect can't wait to come back thank you to all of you

Always happy with food, service and atmosphere, though my least favourite sitting area is close to the kitchen.

Food is always delicious and generous helpings. Every one serving us is friendly , efficient and they all work very hard. We always look forward to eating at the Crown & Anchor.

Fabulous in every way - ambience, service, food and the view. Louise was brilliant and we loved it! Great walk around the harbour afterwards too.

First visit to this pub having recently moved to the area. Lovely location, nice drinks and excellent food. All in all a very good experience. Will definitely return.

Lovely food, great location, superb for fish

Second time we have been here, love the haunch of venison, atmosphere and staff are very attentive. Great for dogs too.

Delicious! Had the octopus, scallops and haddock and chips. Chips were the best I’ve ever had Icecream underwhelming. Service (amie) impeccable!

Wonderful lunch and they coped very well with 13 of us and a dog (including some feisty 5yr olds).

First time at the C & A. Had a lovely evening. Friendly , attentive service. The whipped cod roe, veggie bhaji and fish stew were knockout

Really helpful with my food allergy, nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended!

We’ve been to this lovely spot many times, and even had lunch here with our family after our wedding ceremony! Always a lovely atmosphere, whether it’s a lovely day to look out over the harbour, or a chilly winter evening to snuggle inside in the warm. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and knowledgable about the food on offer. Food is always great, and the seafood is especially well done - as are the desserts!

We love the pub, best scenery and setting in the area and generally good service. Unfortunately, on our last two visits the food has been below par. At the weekend I ordered steak (£28) and found it to be tough, perhaps not a great cut of meat as it appeared to be cooked well. The chips were also dry and felt like they had been sat waiting for a while before serving. My wife ordered scallops which were OK, but underwhelming taste and presentation. For the price you would expect better quality, and given the setting it is a shame the food seems to have done downhill. We will visit again, but only for a drink....

This is a fantastic venue with great food and service!! Loved everything about it. Reminded of some great gastronomic pubs in the West Country in the past that are rarely replicated today.

A really lovely evening to celebrate a birthday. Exceptional staff and service. Delicious food, well cooked and very tasty. The pub is very cosy with real fires and pretty lights inside and outside. We aim to come back regularly. Nice to see it so busy on a Wednesday night - testament to its quality. Good prices too.

Brilliant as always. When we have guests, going to the Crown and Anchor to watch sunset is a must.

We did not book and took a chance that there would be a table available. After being seated straight away, we went to the serving counter to a choice of 4 delicious roast meats. Everything was hot, the dishes containing the veg were full to the top. The veg was cooked perfectly. Excellent meal, and very attentive staff. An excellent choice.

It is a very nice place if you love seafood, otherwise there are not many alternatives. A little overpriced for the catch of the day, but the friendliness of the staff definitely makes this little hiccup.

Came for a 19th birthday meal. Positives - some lovely dishes inc shellfish stew, Sussex smokie, and prawns starter were all amazing. However a real shame to have one of the party (who is 18) asked for ID (which they didn’t have on them) when trying to order a beer to go with their meal. Perhaps the rules are open to interpretation but it felt unnecessary at a family meal. Service was slow, considering it wasn’t very busy on a Tuesday night. And service charge automatically added to bill. Yes we could dispute it but it adds an awkward moment at the end of what’s supposed to be a celebratory evening. Felt a bit ripped off.

Lovely restaurant - gorgeous location by the water. Really lovely interior and staff really friendly. I’ve just given food 3 star as not that special and the cheese board was so terrible. Just a few chunks of cheddar and a tiny slice of Brie, some shrivelled stalks of celery and then about 10 loose grapes to fill the plate - not good at all. Really let the meal down

Very nice place on the water, good food, tasty and fresh.

Best pub in the area for sunsets and beers. Inside this place is lovely and cosy. Outside it overlooks the harbour and has the best sunsets. Order at the table via the QR code and snag an outside seat with some fish and chips! Cracking

nice place to visit great location parking a nightmare service can be slow when busy expensive menu so choose carefully not to be disappointed.

Superb lunch yesterday. Again the food was tasty and cooked to perfection .

Amazing food, excellent and attentive service. One of my favourite places for Sunday lunch and once again I wasn't disappointed.

This wonderful pub is constantly improving. The new menu with its fish focus is excellent unbeatable position and really great staff.

Nearly didn’t go when we saw it was a Youngs pub. Glad we did though - food was good, staff were nice, location (and view) is fantastic.

Beautiful setting on a wonderful sunny day

Service, food and drinks all great

A really nice place. Good food, nice atmosphere. Great place to spend and evening

They always have a great selection of vegan options! Even had vegan soft serve icecream in the summer!

Genuinely enjoyed it all!! Just back from Normandy with lots of seafood eaten, the Crown and Anchor was every bit as good and better value! The service was excellent, credit to Youngs for running a great pub!!

Delicious lunch, beautifully cooked and presented.

Great food in a terrific location. Fish dishes were excellent (we had oysters, Lemon Sole). Highly recommend

Wonderful meal with 6 of us. Great food, service & cocktails!

Well we were very much looking forward to eating here. Arrived just about found a table on this nice sunny day. Bought some drinks and then told by waitress they're no longer serving food because they can't cope!! Laughable! Go there on a sunny day and the chances are they can't "manage" the demand.

Lovely pub in a stunning setting with good food and service. We had a long wait between starters and main but once we mentioned it, it was quickly resolved and an offer to amend the bill immediately made.

Always a pleasure eating here. Best pub in Chichester harbour by a long way

We had a very pleasant experience at this waterside pub, good beer, good food and great service, just a pity that the parking can be difficult but that's because it's so popular.

Food was really good. The staff incredibly polite, helpful and kind. Definitely coming again - soon!

Great location, good food and service

Great place for dinner, as always. Highly recommended 😁

Loved my first visit here for lunch, beautiful location and pub, team very attentive and made a fuss of Monty and the food was delicious!

Good food, lovely surroundings and views. Friendly staff. Good beer. Recommend.

In a lovely spot. Excellent in all respects.

Expensive for what you get. Small portions and better elsewhere.

Beautiful pub, especially on a sunny evening. Wonderful outside area with outdoor bar and views over the water. Inside is cosy and the food is excellent. Dog friendly in the garden and lots of seating available. Parking limited but can park on the road too.

This venue is set in beautiful surroundings with stunning views. The service was excellent with well trained, friendly and attentive staff. The food was delicious and there was a very interesting drinks and wine menu. A bit on the pricey side but worth it due to the location, quality of food and service.

Fabulous fish, great wine menu and lovely setting.

We have been coming to this pub for years and the standards have slipped big time. Arrived Saturday afternoon, it wasn’t even that busy like it normally can be. It’s not exactly reasonably priced but usually you wouldn’t mind paying that for good food and service but today we did not get that at all. The waitress was so miserable and rude, she plonked some overcooked chips in front of us and went to walk off. I mentioned that the chips are normally thin with Parmesan cheese and truffle oil not thick. She then replied that’s indoors and walked away. There was no offer of condiments or cutlery at all so I approached her at the food hatch where they seem to be cooking this food. To find her moaning about me to the girl behind the counter. I ask for condiments and she replies “they are over there on a stand, but most of them are on tables you can find them” There were no sauce bottles on any station which I had to search for and all the sauce bottles that were on peoples tables were also empty. Chips overcooked and very small portion for your monies worth. I then watched her treat all the other customers the same way. She took a plate of a pile of overcooked fried food to a lady plonked it on the table and walked away and then we witnessed the lady she served having to ask for cutlery and condiments to another waitress. It was clear to us all that this waitress does not enjoy her job or cares about her customers and the girl whom I’m not sure is a chef cooking in the hatch needs to learn how to cook chips.

This is our go to place on our way back from wittering to London . Even better in the summer when you can look out over the harbour.

A lovely location by the quay. The food was good, our fish tasted fresh. Service was very swift- our starters were swept away at speed and we were in and out within an hour but we had coffee on the front patio afterwards to extend our stay. When booking online it would be good to receive a confirmation email. Otherwise a pleasant Sunday lunch, to be recommended.

This pub is a MUST visit when in the area of Chichester. The waiting and bar staff were just so friendly and so professional. The food was just tip top, lemon sole was the best I have ever tasted. Such a perfect location with an even more perfect menu. Thank you everyone at The Crown & Anchor. Kate, Karen, Caroline & Bev xxx

Fabulous waterside location and great ambience with attentive staff. The food was good and well presented but it lacked the wow factor.

Wonderful pub in every way. Great Service, lovely ambience, and delicious food. Just perfect for a family get together on the south coast.

Excellent dinner for four ! Offered the bay window so we enjoyed an amazing view of the sunset. Plaice and Lemon Dover Sole excellent ! Samphire and cauliflower cheese very nice extra , great service

We have been to the Crown and Anchor lots of times but this one was not good table was far to small and cramped for five people and we all thought that the food was not so good as normal and slow service.

Great food, amazing views, perfect atmosphere, definitely recommend, great selection of fish. All headed up by a great general manager Chris. Thanks Chris and the team for a great meal!!!!

We had a fabulous meal at The Crown & Anchor. With a perfect view we enjoyed a platter of exquisite seafood along with a fabulous bottle of wine. The service was amazing. We would highly recommend this pub/ restaurant

Absolutely beautiful location and, the staff were lovely, friendly and, extremely attentive. It would have been perfect if there had been more of a vegan/vegetarian selection. And disappointed that there was so very little selection other than seafood. Would have been nice to have seen a chicken dish or, a lasagne for example. I know it was by the sea but, a lot of people do not like seafood. The pub/restaurant was very busy but, this did not hinder any service.

Lovely lunch .. great good and the view was amazing. Friendly staff I couldn't fault it.

Delicious food with a wonderful view, and incredible gluten free batter! Portion sizes are deceptive, they were very filling! There was a mistake in the menu pricing which has hopefully been fixed by now, and it was a little frustrating as the app didn’t work. Not fully wheelchair accessible but otherwise a very lovely atmosphere.

Excellent service, fabulous views and delicious food. What more can one add.

A great lunch, with great service

A lovely place to stay. Clean well appointed rooms. Charming landlord and excellent food.

Always live our visits to you! Great food, good service and a fabulous view. Thank you! Xxx

Rare gem of a classy pub based restaurant specialising in a sea food based menu.

Not a bad place to go; the food is very good and cost effective, but the drinks are not, which led to quite a high bill. Just be wary of how much you drink here and you should be alright.

No food just beer this time, place is always rammed especially when the holidays are on.

It was a busy night and staff were under pressure but food was a very long time coming (delicious when it came).

So very enjoyable. The wait people were perfection and the whole feeling was they really know what they are doing and know how to run a good, busy restaurant.

Lovely walk from Chichester marina to Dell Quay and finding this little pot of gold at the end. Perfect. If you haven't experienced the Crown And Anchor give it a go.

Amazing setting on the waterfront . Outside menu and inside menu slightly different. Lovely ambience. Usual pub grub.

Absolutely worth the money excellent employees, beautiful chinenea to keep warm outside not a long wait highly recommended to come down and have food if not local

We had dinner on 28-August. The food was very fresh and everyone enjoyed their dishes. They sat us at a table so we could look not the pier and water. I highly recommend going to Crown & Anchor if you are in The Witterings.