Rogate Stores in Chichester

Felt Unwelcome Visited Saturday night fell very short of expectations. Booking a table was frustrating from the outset. Their recommended online system initially didn’t work, so I emailed them directly. They responded the next day, stating they had no record of my attempt to book, but offered no help to make a reservation manually. I left a voicemail when I couldn't get through by phone (the recording said they were closed Friday night), and emailed again asking for a table for Saturday. I eventually managed to secure a booking myself online for 6:45 PM, but at no point did the restaurant confirm this by phone or email. On Saturday afternoon, we visited in person to check that our booking existed — it did — but again, no explanation or apology was offered for the lack of communication. I asked if we could come at 7:00 PM instead, but was told firmly that 6:45 PM would be "better." We arrived at the appointed time, were seated promptly, and given menus — and then we waited. After 35 minutes with no attention, I asked the man at the door if someone would take our order. He responded dismissively that someone would "be over." Eventually, a very pleasant server came to take our order, and drinks arrived around 10 minutes later. The food, once it came (an hour after sitting down), was fine — no complaints about the quality. However, nobody checked in to ask if the meal was satisfactory. When I asked the manager, Sean, about the brand of Kombucha, he said it was by Johnny Wilkinson. When I looked puzzled, he seemed surprised that I didn’t know the former rugby player had a wellness brand — a strange and slightly patronizing exchange. Overall, the management and front-of-house attitude was indifferent at best, and at times outright dismissive. They seemed uninterested in whether we had a good experience or if we might return. Sadly, the location — with few other dining options nearby at Chichester Marina — seems to allow them to get away with poor service. We left feeling unwelcome, as if our presence was an inconvenience rather than valued custom. Unfortunately, we would not recommend this restaurant, and will not be returning.

Nice Spoons. Studenty later in the week in the evenings but they seem to be a happy bunch. Staff always nice and, on a dry day, treat yourself to an outdoor seat - right opposite the cathedral.

One of Chichester's more charming pubs. Bager Beers.

Stayed one night. Was aware of the live band didn’t bother us at all. Don’t think there was a lift to rooms….

Friendly attentive staff,good selection of beers,very extensive menu Good and easy parking