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A 70th Birthday Bash on a cold Monday evening, but everything turned out brilliantly at ….. …….. Purchases. This place came highly recommended & did not disappoint. The food was exceptional. Starters, all very good. Don’t remember who had what. Beef Wellington….. amazing. Crispy Pork Belly …. delicious Fillet of Beef…….. outstanding Fish/Chips………… great The puddings……… marvellous Staff, could not be any more accommodating & tended by our every….. whim & request Well done to the whole crew & thank you so, so much. 🦊

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Pompeylad . 2024-03-18

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A unique dinning experience. Undoubtedly the best dining experience in Chichester. From the time we walked in, to when we left, the staff were first class. The food was excellent and although they had some regular favourites, the had some Delicious starters,main courses and desserts.

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Road28670943130 . 2024-03-10

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Fantastic from start to finish! Purchases is a small but cosy slice of bliss! A beautiful property with vibrant, attentive and professional staff! The bed was comfortable, modern and fully working TV, nice touch of the motion sensor light in the bathroom! Thank you to your housekeeping lady who popped our milk out on the windowsill to keep it cool - how very considerate! We also had a lovely interaction with a member of your waitstaff at breakfast on the Saturday morning! Other businesses can learn a lot from you! Everyone, in fact, was delightful to deal with! Keep up the good work!!!

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Sightsee35435348567 . 2024-02-25

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We have been to this restaurant many times but though the atmosphere is great , sadly the service today ( 23rdFebruary 2024) was very sloppy indeed ( and remember this is an expensive venue with service changes added to the final bill,automatically) . We were half way through our main course and still waiting on two glasses of red wine. I finally had to get up and find someone at the bar area to ask again for it as there wasn’t a waiter or waitress in sight! Forgotten of course. When it came to getting the Bill , again every waiter seemed to have vanished from the room . Nobody supervising the restaurant! Eventually I got the Bill but then surprise, surprise all the waiting staff had disappeared again, so difficulty in paying. Not good enough but still a service charge added and a bill on a modest set lunch for two of over £90 ! They need to pull their socks up or lose clientele in a competitive field.

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WinterWalker001 . 2024-02-23

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Lovely restaurant. Food was 10/10 and the service was brilliant too, will be coming back again!

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Sasha Danilova . 2024-02-13

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Needed somewhere close to the theatre for dinner before a show and having discovered this great venue it will become our go to place. Lovely welcome as soon as we arrived, and throughout we couldn't fault the service by any of the staff. Beautiful restaurant, great ambience with lovely music at just the right volume. We had 2 courses off the set menu and all the food was delicious and beautifully presented. The pork cheeks just melted in your mouth and I asked if different veg could be served with the trout which they happily did. Will be back.

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K567KCsharons . 2024-02-10

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Birthday celebration at Purchases. Service was excellent as usual, as was the food, pork cheeks were melt in the mouth and fillet steak perfectly cooked. Purchases has become our 'go to' restaurant. We have already rebooked for a couple of weeks time for another family occasion.

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Murmeltier . 2024-02-04

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Had a lovely meal there for my birthday. Cheerful staff and good food. As it was a Tuesday we got a glass of fizz each and had we gone for the set menu there would have been 20%off what more could you ask for.

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Ester Davis . 2024-02-03

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Another wonderful meal here last night. The setting is beautiful, the service is second to none. The food amazing. This is fast becomming our go to restaurant.

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EdwardTheDog . 2024-02-02

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Fantastic food. Probably the best place to go out in Chichester for a top quality meal

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Rupert Grant . 2024-01-30

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Last minute decision to go to Chichester for lunch, so glad we did. Lovely restaurant, fantastic service (very well trained and professional staff), really enjoyed our roast dinner. My starter of the pork cheeks was delicious and the roast beef was very tasty. Tender beef, nice thick gravy and proper roasts! Only slight downside was both dishes weren't piping hot. Highly recommended. Will be back soon.

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PammieAM . 2024-01-28

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Last minute decision to go to Chichester for lunch, so glad we did. Lovely restaurant, fantastic service (very well trained and professional staff), really enjoyed our roast dinner. My starter of the pork cheeks was delicious and the roast beef was very tasty. Tender beef, nice thick gravy and proper roasts! Only slight downside was both dishes weren't piping hot. Highly recommended. Will be back soon.

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Pam Underdown . 2024-01-28

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An absolutely fantastic pre-theatre set menu today. The ambience, staff and food were sublime and the restaurant was understandably very busy. Many thanks!

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FoodandHolidays22 . 2024-01-26

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We had a delicious meal. I had the smoked duck followed by the beef Wellington. My husband enjoyed the soft shell crab and fillet steak. Couldn't fault the dishes.

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Amanda Ovey . 2024-01-23

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We went for Sunday lunch - the chicken was delicious and they accommodated our dietary requirements (and adding Yorkshire puddings to dishes that didn’t have them on the menu!) Staff were lovely, the ambience was very chilled. Will definitely be returning.

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623ljack . 2024-01-21

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One of the best upper end places in Chichester. Not sure why we don't go more often! Good food, good service.

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Twinkabeth . 2024-01-16

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My daughter and I had dinner last night, 13th January, and we both thought our meals were excellent. I have eaten here over the years but the meal last night stands out. She loved the cocktails at the bar - not for me - I prefer a glass of wine. I then had the beef wellington which was tender and delicious, beautifully presented with a variety of vegetables each cooked to perfection She had trout encased in herbs served on white beans which she really enjoyed. The wine was excellent, service friendly and efficient and the atmosphere warm and welcoming. It was not cheap but worth every penny. I think it will be our "mother and daughter" venue when she comes to visit Chichester.

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Cindy S . 2024-01-14

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Decided to meet for late birthday lunch with a friend as we've eaten here before, but we didn't book thinking "it's January nobody can afford to eat out" to find they were almost fully booked but luckily did have a table for 2 available. We ordered drinks; a gin & tonic and my first-ever Cosmopolitan (made with home made orange liqueur), which was absolutely delicious. We were offered bread and I chose the Rosemary & Seasalt version which was every bit as yummy as I remembered. (So yummy I had to ask for a second slice!). We decided to order 2 courses from the set menu. My friend had the Fish (cod) and Triple Cooked Chips served with Mushy peas and a huge dollop of tartar sauce, while I went for the Crispy Pork Belly with Champ Potatoes, Chorizo, Burnt Apple Puree and Mustard Sauce. Not being a fan of kale I asked if they could substitute a different veg and my dish arrived with a perfectly cooked charred carrot. The only minor complaint I had was the crackling which wasn't crispy but they happily took it and crisped it up for me. The pork was tender and juicy and the batter on the fish light and crispy as were the chips. (You know the food is good when you feel compelled to say "ohhhhh" after each mouthful!) The lemon posset we both had for dessert exceeded expectations as did the Clementine Sorbet served with it. Even though the plates looked like a work of art, the portions sizes were perfect, and we felt just full when we'd finished. (I couldn't have managed a starter as well, ask J tempting as they looked.) Two courses plus drinks and a coffee came to £83 including service charge which we both thought was well worth it. As busy as they were, we weren't rushed at all and were able to spend a leisurely 2 hours here. I can honestly say, no exaggeration, that if this was my last meal on earth, I'd die happy! Now trying to persuade co-workers to come here next Christmas.

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Bella P . 2024-01-05

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I always enjoyed going for drinks/food to Purchases, but yesterday was a big disappointment. Yes, yesterday was a NYE and a busy day for them, so I understand not all the staff were so experienced, but we deserved at least a proper apology after the waitress spilled drinks on our table. We, four of us, got there in the late afternoon and sat in the garden where it wasn't overly busy at that time. Firstly, bringing drinks that weren't even for our table to us, we ordered something else, and then spilling all three drinks all over our table and us (two of them redish colour, seemed like tomato juice or similar in them) without a proper apology. The drinks went on my gloves and my husband's coat - I was glad that I had a blanket over my new coat, so the blanket got it instead of my new coat. I really liked Purcheses, but I think we deserved at least a proper apology, at least from the waitress who caused it. Telling the manager/owner that drinks got spilled over our table and over us, he got a waiter to clean the floor. The waiter came and threw a bucket of water on the ground and left. At least the owner/manager came to clean it properly, as well as the table. We finally got our drinks. Asking for the bill at the end, the owner/manager brought the bill to us and I really thought that he will say at least you can have a drink on us given what has happened, I jokingly made a remark about a discount for the disaster, but he just charged us and took the whole price and left. After going there for a few years, I was really disappointed with how the issue was dealt with. What a shame as I told our friends who came to visit us for NYE from London about that place, and although we all understand that it was a busy day for them and this can happen to anyone, we thought they really could deal with it all much more professionally. What a disappointment...

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K P . 2024-01-03

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Had a lovely start to our New Years Eve bar crawl last night as we came here, and a really kind gentleman (around his 50s) was able to seat us in the tropical bar for cocktails. Service and Drinks are always amazing, would definitely recommend going here for a drink if you’re in the area !

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65429077t5533gj . 2024-01-01

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Fantastic food as always you must try this restaurant staff very polite and attentive wine is great too Can’t wait to visit again

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andyd1970 . 2023-12-31

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A lovely birthday lunch with my daughter, food as usual was lovely. Staff friendly and accommodating. One of my favourites

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Dawn H . 2023-12-30

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Lovely bar and restaurant in the centre of the city. Great food and excellent cocktails. Staff friendly and efficient. First time I’ve been there but my husband has had a business lunch there. He thought it would be good to go there for our anniversary....

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990maryannl . 2023-12-22

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We enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Purchases. The service was superb and the quality of food top notch, particularly the turkey. How do they do that, brilliant. We had only one tiny criticism that affected the ambience - the choice of background music jarred a...

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Allison G . 2023-12-20

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I called in for two vouchers for Christmas presents for my sons. The young lady I spoke to was very polite and asked if I minded waiting whilst she went to get some vouchers from the safe. As she was going to get them another...

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Sue9952 . 2023-12-20

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We decided to have our staff Christmas party at purchasers. We were slightly reluctant given we were a large party; however I’d needn’t had worried. From being greeted at the door and being taken to our own private room for drinks, the food, which was...

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Fussylisa . 2023-12-16

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My wife and I have come to Purchases for a meal every year since they first opened approximately 7 years ago. We have never been disappointed and this years visit was no exception. They seem to retain a great team that look after you well...

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robinjn1 . 2023-12-09

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Having already asked - and been reassured twice that no-one needed our table after us, we looked forward to a leisurely dinner at a restaurant which had come highly recommended by several people. What a disappointment. We arrived on time and were shown to a...

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Mobile92391 . 2023-12-06

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Great service from a skilled team. Lovely menu for all courses and a nice atmosphere. Nice wine menu good value. Great all round.

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H4118VDjimm . 2023-12-02

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my friends ordered beef ribeye medium rare, the meat was very thin cut for ribeye and cooked close to well done. nothing to do with the ribeye cuts that are thicker or what we asked for, medium rare. one of my friends’ waitress threw away...

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SergiuD4 . 2023-12-01

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The food, wine and service at Purchases is excellent, however, my experience today was marred by the fact that I was cold. The staff gave me a blanket to put over my knees, but I should have kept my coat on. Helpful tip in cold...

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champagnesue2015 . 2023-11-30

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Delicious food in lovely surroundings. Very nice set menu at an affordable price. We chose the a la carte . The venison was one of the best we had ever had.

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rosietat2023 . 2023-11-26

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Our first visit here and we hope it won’t be the last! A super place , slightly hidden on north street but you shouldn’t miss it as this place is great. Good ambience, the staff work hard and the food was presently beautifully and tasted...

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Magnus G . 2023-10-31

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We recently visited this restaurant and were very impressed when walking through the restaurant to our table, the waiter handed us both food and drink menus. The food menu was based upon pre Theatre Dinner and covered two or three courses, the menu was varied...

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Paul T . 2023-10-26

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it was a lovely atmosphere to have some late night drinks. the cocktails were perfect and the service was impeccable. in particular Harry. he was so lovely and attentive, his standard of service was impressive and refreshing. definitely a stand out positive of the night!...

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T5629FLameliac . 2023-10-20

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Harry was absolutely wonderful, very attentive service. Drinks were good and came very quickly. Overall a lovely evening

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Isobella H . 2023-10-20

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As we arrived early we started with a drink at the bar. A lovely cocktail made by a friendly and obviously experienced bar person. The restaurant was comfortably busy and had a relaxed atmosphere. The food was superb, we were offered a choice of sultana or rosemary and sea salt home-made breads, we had starters of country pate followed by beef wellington. Both dishes were faultless. There was a very tempting dessert menu but we settled for an espresso martini. The bill was fairly high but reflected the standard of food, drink and service received. I would have no problem recommending this restaurant and will certainly return.

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Sandra M . 2023-10-20

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Stayed for one night on our way home from Somerset. Parking is off site but no real problem if your sat nav works ours's didn't. We stayed in room 1 which was a good size, bathroom a tat small but excellent shower. Bed and pillows are some of the best. Had an evening meal which we had booked on site, the restaurant does get very busy. My meal of scallops and beef wellington was excellent, my wife went off grid and had the Halibut which she thought slightly under cooked. We were the only people for breakfast and the waitress (Sandie ?) was great. The breakfast was of good quality and plenty. We would stay here again when in the area as all the staff and accommodation was first class.

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clive1908 . 2023-10-09

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Visited this restaurant whilst on a stay in Chichester at the South Street Apartments which is related to them. We loved the decor and atmosphere of this restaurant when we entered so stayed for lunch. The service and the quality of the food was exceptional and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this restaurant.

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Wander28178024779 . 2023-10-04

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What an excellent set price lunch we both had before going to the Festival Theatre. The staff were very friendly and the restaurant is very comfortable. We both had the different fish dishes, which were cooked so well. I had the plaice and my daughter had the Fish and Chips. Have already booked for when we are down in Chichester again.

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patriciarV4740CZ . 2023-10-01

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We took our friend and her son here for Sunday lunch to celebrate her Big birthday. I called beforehand and asked what they do for birthdays and the gentleman on the phone was very accommodating and promised that they will serve her a scoop of ice cream with a candle and that he had noted it on our booking. It had rained that day and the pretty garden was unusable, so we were taken to a table in what looked like an outhouse in the back of the garden which they had draped with cloth all along the walls and ceiling to hide whatever is behind it. Nothing else to add character, very bland and airless (no windows) with a very stuffy atmosphere. The mature lady who took our orders was friendly and helpful. We were very disappointed to be told that they ONLY serve the Sunday lunch menu on a Sunday. We read through the menus before going and this was not mentioned anywhere. We had some other appetising items on the menu in mind. So we were stuck with the 2 or 3 course menu, the two course menu being £29.99 per head, way more than anywhere around London where we often eat. My husband was the only one who had 3 courses. After he ate his first course, there seemed to be this massive pause in the kitchen when we were all sitting around with no staff or food appearing. This went on for about half an hour, which was rather embarrassing! Eventually the food arrived, but now two young upstart girls had taken over serving and they had massive attitude. My husband had plaice (that and a risotto were the only choices on the menu in addition to the roasts). We had never seen a smaller plaice in our lives and once he had removed the flesh from the bones, there was enough fish left to feed our cat. The presentation of the food was unappealing and bland. The risotto looked like something one could buy and heat up from the supermarket. The meat swimming in the gravy with a pudding on top, looked positively unappetising. The only dish that was nice, was my salad which was a starter that they turned into a main course for me. When it came to desserts, I went inside and found the original nice lady who served us, to remind her that we were ready for the birthday dessert and candle. She appeared to know nothing about it. After yet another long wait, the young girl appeared, almost 'threw' the birthday dessert in front of our friend and marched off. By then the candle had gone out and although she was in the background, she was not going to offer us any matches. So we took a photo of our blowing out a candle a dead candle. This upstart eventually returned to ask us if we want desserts. The young teenager who was with us wanted ice cream, so I thought if its more than one scoops they serve, he may like to mix some flavours. I asked her how many scoops are in the portions they serve. She looked at me in a very aggressive, derogative and mocking way and asked me what did I mean. I said I meant do you serve one, two or 3 scoops, to which she replied that she didn't know, so maybe its two. She was no way going to find out about this. As a result the two of them just ordered plain vanilla, as they had no idea what other flavours were available. My friend and I ordered the Tarte Tatin, which of course is a TART. We were served half a caramalised banana with a tiny scoop of ice cream next to it. My husband, who also had the ice cream, remarked that he had never seen smaller scoops of ice cream being served anywhere before. All in all, this special celebration which cost us just short of £200 (including £20 for rude service), was completely spoiled and has left us with only bad memories of what was meant to be a special celebration and this 'restaurant'. I may be wrong, but I think the restaurant hired in these two girls from an agency, if so, that is the worst thing a restaurant can do. These girls don't give two hoots about the reputation of the restaurant and although they may get away with such appalling attitude when serving at big functions, they will NOT get away with it in restaurants such as these.

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LoveTravel1717 . 2023-09-21

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We have never tried this place until this occasion as we wrongly thought they were not dog friendly. The restaurant came as a recommendation from the accommodation we were staying at so we gave it a look. We called in on the off chance late afternoon on our way back to our accommodation. To our surprise they were dog friendly and they could fit us in. We are so glad we did as the the food, wine and service were all excellent and wished we had asked about the dog long ago. What a great find we will be back for sure exceptional food.

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kevhall1902 . 2023-09-17

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My wife and I had a delightful dinner with my three cousins at the Purchases Restaurant yesterday evening. Purchases is a typical fine dinning establishment so don’t expect pub sized portions, however the food was exquisite and we enjoyed it immensely. The deserts did not disappoint and were enjoyed by all. Our server Annie was fantastic and paid attention to our every need during our meal. Definitely a must visit restaurant when traveling to Chichester.

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Andrew L . 2023-09-14

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We had dinner with firiends & really enjoyed the whole evening. Excellent food & drink, very pleasnat covered area on a warm evening, along with excellent service. Particularly appreciated that we could enjoy the meal without any sense of being hurried out.

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Frank S . 2023-09-03

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We thoroughly enjoyed the 'new' pre-theatre set menu and a bottle of Sauvignon from Sicily. The pate was sublime and the Heritage tomato starter was also a hit. The whole plaice was beautifully cooked and presented as was the risotto. Sadly we weren't tempted by the dessert menu as we felt the banana tart would be a little heavy, also the chocolate dessert and we weren't tempted by the alternatives sadly. We will definitely be back soon. The setting was, as always, beautiful and the restaurant was understandably busy even early evening. The staff were also super.

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FoodandHolidays22 . 2023-09-02

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Having paid a rather inflated rate of £360 for two rooms for one night it was a great shame that one bedroom had no hot water and the other had a broken extractor fan in the other bathroom. Neither complaint led to either an apology or a refund !!

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fredfrab . 2023-08-25

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Came here before a show in Chichester and was very impressed. A good pre theatre menu and reasonably priced too. The staff were lovely - very good service, and we were sat in the garden which was also decorated beautifully. Would recommend!

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livistar0 . 2023-08-20

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I’ve visited Purchases several times before and generally found the food very good. Last time I visited I was served very a minuscule bony fish and hard samphire, but I did think the restaurant was worth another try as I hoped it was a one...

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TravellaDachsund . 2023-08-05

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We stayed here and had dinner after visiting Chichester Theatre. Great restaurant and accommodation for a short stay in Chichester. Lovely spacious room, excellent food and service.

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Jackie h . 2023-08-01

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Booked a table here for dinner while we were in town for one night on our way elsewhere - and was not disappointed. The food was lovely and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. I'd advise booking ahead of visiting to avoid disappointment and...

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Ken M . 2023-07-31

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Visited for our first time midweek lunchtime on sunny day. We were impressed by the whole ambience and the professionalism of all staff and had an excellent 3 course lunch each. The best food we have ever eaten in Chichester added to by being able...

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Jodian . 2023-07-31

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My husband and I visited for an evening meal and the whole experience was lovely from start to finish. Attentive staff, varied menu, a welcoming atmosphere and the food was simply delicious 10/10.

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Jogee88 . 2023-07-30

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Fantastic experience from the beginning of lunch to leaving., I wish I lived in Chichester so I could regularly visit this wonderful restaurant.

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Deborah S . 2023-07-26

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We visited after meeting up with old friends after 10 years. What a stunning place . Great food and amazing staff. We will be back.

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C546JQmarioj . 2023-07-25

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Good pre theatre menu. Nice ambience. Attentive but not intrusive service. Short wait for food. Always feel relaxed and looked after. Wonderful fresh bread.

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ShariWestSussex . 2023-07-15

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I feel really sad to have to write such a negative review about a small establishment that I use to rate as a 5* restaurant! I can only hope that they read this and act on the comment to improve the standard for future guest....

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Sara P . 2023-07-10

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Purchases was booked for the last of our three night stay in Chichester. It came highly recommended and broadly speaking, lived up to its reputation. My wife started with the marinated heritage tomato dish, with Ricotta and accompaniments. Her verdict of “absolutely delicious” said it...

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John S . 2023-07-10

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Not been here before and it is good. A chap sitting at a table in the hallway whisked us through to the garden restaurant before we could sample the bar for a pre-lunch tipple. Staff were well trained and the food was good. My hake,...

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Sally S . 2023-07-05

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Had a great meal at Purchases. The food was excellent and the service perfect. The staff were attentive, efficient and friendly without being over familiar. There was a great atmosphere in the garden on a bright Summer's evening. I could not recommend this restaurant enough...

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Karlgdean . 2023-07-01

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Terrible Sunday lunch - so disappointing! Worst roast potatoes ever. Had to send all plates back as food was cold. Pork belly was just a grisly lump of fat. A very large group of people arrived for a private party so my guess is the...

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Celia S . 2023-06-25

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We went there for dinner while staying in Chichester and both of us enjoyed the experience’ The staff were attentive and the food well prepared . We shared a Scollop dish and I had lamb plate with 3 different variations on it . My cocktail...

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robink894 . 2023-06-24

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We stayed for one night, in the double room. Beautiful decor, great location. Only downside was it was very very hot even with window open and fan going. It did get a little noisy in the early hours with drunk people walking through the town....

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Kelly T . 2023-06-18

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We have been meaning to visit Purchases for a while and finally got round to it. Great cocktails, good wine list and delicious food. The tempura broccoli was pronounced delicious, as was my scallop starter. Delicious beef Wellington, an extremely generous portion, trout and calves...

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Murmeltier . 2023-06-15

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Excellent in all respects - looked after by Charlotte and Lucy. Food outstanding 2 courses, soup of the day and the wonderful calves liver. Very impressed by the ambience and environment created by Tim & Sue

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PaulNuth . 2023-06-08

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This is the second time I have been here and it didn't disappoint. Service was excellent and the setting in the back courtyard was lovely. Food was superb and atmosphere very relaxing - ideal for a business lunch. Good value for the experience too -...

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Middletonmagic . 2023-06-05

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If this restaurant coukd recieve 100 out of 100 it would. As soon as you walk through the door into the bar area the staff are friendly and welcomming. The prices are really good and they sell Jarrolds gin. Enter the dining area and again...

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EdwardTheDog . 2023-06-01

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Love stopping in for a cocktail when shopping, The wine list is always extensive and on the better side comparable to alot of other places in chichester. Find the sunday three course very good value.

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S8023EUstephaniem . 2023-05-22

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Enjoyed a superb lunch in a lovely contemporary setting. The whole experience was faultless. Very helpful when I made the initial enquiry, showing me the space and accommodating my specific table request. The experience on the day couldn't have been better, friendly efficient service, excellent...

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Mike N . 2023-05-07

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Excellent food and service. Kind and attentive restaurant staff. A lovely setting for a special family birthday. We will definitely return. Thank you

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AB25112 . 2023-05-06

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We had our wedding reception here. Everything was perfect. Food was incredible. Your staff we incredible - service was faultless. All the little touches. Massive shout out to Charlotte, thank you for making our special day so perfect, I cannot express how much this meant...

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Kbbright . 2023-04-09

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It was a special night, we spent quite a bit on a taxi. On arrival at 7.30 pm, we told two members of staff that we had a taxi booked for 10.00 pm -- 2 and 1/2 hours should be plenty. Cocktails arrived promptly, wine...

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Chris S . 2023-03-31

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We had Sunday lunch today very expensive cost more than normal as Mother’s Day .and had roast beef which we looked forward to it was full of fat just horrible.the veg was nice and the gravy but that beef was allful , we will not...

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nina k . 2023-03-19

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Excellent service from Georgina, Barnaby, and Luke. Fantastic food, the beef wellington was sublime, even the house white wine was fantastic! Great cocktails, the elysium is like nothing I've had before. Highly recommend to all.

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tomisonfire . 2023-03-07

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March 3rd. Pre booked earlier in the week & received a confirmation phone call on the 1st..👍.. Friendly greeting upon arrival, after which we were shown to our table, which based on its location was quite noisy, so upon asking we were moved ( without...

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ReallyIsKevin . 2023-03-05

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How ironic it’s called purchases! Shown to a table told its table service never got served. How ? I don’t know when there must have been 20 staff. Very disappointed. Oh wait toilets were ok my wife said … one star Stop here if you...

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jackp4830 . 2023-02-25

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We stay here when we are seeing a play at the CFTheatre as it is only a 10 minute walk. The rooms are very well appointed with all that you need, even a non slip bath mat. I liked the eco friendly touch of minimal...

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353megw . 2023-02-02

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A small room for a drink, but nice and quirky, waiter/waitress service, which is a good thing when you dont know the floor layout. Came in here after having a meal at a local well known restraunt, and found this to be better, have to...

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J2248LTbrianp . 2023-01-28

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Very busy and buzzy vibe. I had salmon and crab starter followed by bream with kale - all delicious. The others had turkey which was beautifully presented and cooked and the rare fillet which was declared to be perfect. Never pressured to leave so we...

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880cindyw . 2023-01-14

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For some reason the table we were allocated in the main restaurant was taken from us and we were put out the back in the garden room. Ok for the summer, not in January. Not helped by the fact it was Friday and there was...

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OccassionalTravels . 2023-01-10

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I visited Purchases restaurant twice in December. Once with friends and once with family. It never disappoints. The food and service is fabulous. It is a bit pricier than some places but well worth the extra, especially for a special occasion. I recommend to all...

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494beverleyf . 2023-01-05

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Best restaurant in Chichester. We went for my wife’s birthday after a six month absence. The menu for those on a gluten free diet is excellent. The food outstanding and the service professional and unobtrusive. Having visited the Ivy in the last couple of months...

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TheAFCWombles . 2022-12-30

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Service slow during busy Christmas period which was a bit disappointing. Food was excellent as usual. I think the annex dining room gets neglected.

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H4118VDjimm . 2022-12-28

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Highly rated our visit today at Purchases. Food was of a very high standard. Atmosphere was lovely in the rear garden building. We were served by Brooke who was very friendly and polite. Steak was lovely. My daughter had the fish and chips which was...

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Jonathan H . 2022-12-22

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We stayed in one of the rooms and ate in the restaurant one evening. It was a great experience. The room was spacious, attractive and comfortable. Overall, the food was to a very high standard. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

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amymS5030KO . 2022-12-11

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With a central Chichester location, this restaurant has been a long term favourite for us. We are particularly delighted to see that in spite of the difficult times for the hospitality industry at present, they have maintained their high standards. The booking process was efficient...

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robinjn1 . 2022-12-03

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Excellent staff, excellent ambiance, outstanding food. I have been to two five star (one being Michelin) in the last two weeks and purchases far out ways both in every aspect. There are no words to describe everything- excellent

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karenjS5118T . 2022-11-26

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Went to theatre in Chichester and found this lovely restaurant to go to.Lovely lighting and comfortable furniture, well spread out tables super polite and friendly service. My partner had a 3 course pre-theatre menu which was excellent value and I just had a beef wellington...

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Eamonn C . 2022-11-16

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First visit. Sunday lunch yesterday. Lovely warm welcome. Nice table and surroundings. Great service throughout. Food was excellent. Nice starters. Excellent Sunday Roast dinner. Perfect deserts. We had a very enjoyable Sunday lunch. Highly recommended. Would definitely return.

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David O . 2022-11-13

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This was a first visit. We liked the ambiance and the staff were attentive. I had 2 starters and that was plenty. The scallops were sublime. The bread which is made on site we were told was really lovely and we asked for another slice...

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Q303RNpennys . 2022-11-12

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Really very impressed with Purchases. Every single member of staff was friendly, interested, and helpful. We stayed two nights in a very comfortable, clean, quiet room. Superb breakfasts, and a top quality pre-theatre dinner on one night. Couldn’t fault it- and I can be rather...

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davidhofengland . 2022-11-12

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We dined tonight for our sons 25th and had a great time . Food was excellent and staff were very friendly. A nice touch at the end was a sorbet with happy birthday in chocolate sauce written on the plate . Must go to place...

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clint58 . 2022-11-04

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We visited today without booking after we had an unfortunate experience with rude staff at the ivy, so I brought my mum here for a birthday treat as my partner and I have enjoyed birthdays and anniversaries here previously and I should have booked here...

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jessicahS4663SO . 2022-10-22

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We pre booked for a Friday evening, and have left tonight sadly underwhelmed for which I am sad about. Having spent several years in service, I was able to pick up on several things from the moment we arrived. The final upset for me was,...

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emmabW2606HF . 2022-10-21

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A periodic meet up with good friends brought us to this venue for lunch . Great place where we’d been before , this time we had the pleasure of meeting Charlotte , our main server . Both were wonderful but Charlotte made the day with...

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Curiosity01405181571 . 2022-10-16

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Gorgeous meal for my birthday. Expensive but worth it for a special occasion. We had the pre-theatre menu and everything was delicious. The service was attentive and a lovely atmosphere.

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fromtheforestfolk . 2022-10-07

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We stayed at Purchases for 2 nights as our Daughter was getting married in Chichester. Charlotte and all of the team were so helpful kind and friendly which enabled us to relax and enjoy the weekend! The breakfast was superb, service and drinks perfect and...

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Fi B . 2022-10-02

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Our evening before the theatre was fabulous. The food was prepared by a quality chef. The atmosphere was quiet and calm and very pleasant. I look forward to returning. Is Purchases the best restaurant in Chichester? Quite likely.

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private385 . 2022-09-26

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Absolutely fantastic!! We came for my husbands birthday meal last night and I CANNOT FAULT ANYTHING.. the food was second to none but the staff really made the evening for me :) they ALL made our night amazing couldn’t do enough for us .. we...

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mmsjmaher . 2022-09-11

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We checked out today after a one night stay, whilst visiting Goodwood races. We asked if it was possible to leave our bags as we were early and this was no problem. We arrived back and our bags had been taken to our room, which...

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Jenny C . 2022-08-27

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Stayed at accommodation on Saturday 20th August. Got very little sleep as front rooms are opposite very noisy pub, which continued until 2,00am. Promised 2 single beds as my wife recently had shoulder operation ,but only double bed available on arrival with no alternative. Not...

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Geriactive . 2022-08-22

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