The Anchor Inn in Chichester

Lovely little busy pub, good food (we went there on curry night) staff were friendly, and the tables were clean. Didn't take long to get served either. Reasonably priced, plenty of parking available. Overall 8/10

Went in just before closing time ,said we would leave ,told no come in for a drink ,had lovely time chatting to landlady ,going back soon for food

We were camping up the road from this pub so came for a carvery - probably the best carvery I’ve had in a long time. Group favourites: turkey, leek & mushroom bake, and cauliflower cheese! Great carvery options for vegetarians too😍 Our server was Kat, she’s full of energy, very informative, and super friendly. We wanted to tip but they can’t accept tips on card, so bring cash! Thank you Kat, you were great! 😊

Cosy Pub, staff always friendly and hard working, food excellent. Well worth a visit

Easter Sunday booked for 8 people lovely atmosphere, Sunday Roast carvery excellent all enjoyed. Recommend sitting in the barn area as spacious when you have a large group. The staff all go that extra mile to ensure you enjoy Thank You

Fantastic carvery and service. (Update for 2025) another fantastic meal.

Wonderful food. Lovely service by Sally. Really enjoyed it. Thankyou

Really nice restaurant/pub. Food is excellent, staff are really nice and friendly, we will definitely be going back.

Lovely food and wonderfully friendly staff.

A lovely lunch today , the food was spot on and the dessert ( Bailey's and hazelnut) crème brulée was delicious, the staff are really friendly we were served by Kat and Harry.the open fireplace is a lovely just what we needed on a chilly day. we'll definitely be back 😊

Ten of us went for the Sunday carvery, the food was delicious & lots of choice. The service was excellent, the staff were friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend.

Really great team here. Great food and very pleasant service. Lots of great starters. Thank you.

Lovely pub with great food for great value! Even better that it’s dog friendly so we can bring our pooch along! Definitely recommend!

My wife and I went in on New Year's fir a drink at 4.30 in the afternoon. There were only two members of staff behind the bar and it took me twenty minutes to get served. No apologies we're offered. I then went to get another drink with only one person in front of me. However there was only one person behind the bar.After waiting another ten minutes we decided we'd rather leave. Also the pint of real ale I had left a lot to be desired. I have worked in the pub trade for twenty years and the lines had not been cleaned properly and the staff were rude and unhelpful...shocking service all round.

Shocking. 1hour and a half just to get starter and a drink.

Kat our waitress was a breath of fresh air so friendly and welcoming, food ws very good and Kat made the afternoon a great experience definitely will be back

We only got sides but they were very nice. Staff were friendly.

Great carvery, well worth the money.

warm welcoming,great carvery,never been disappointed,dog friendly which is a plus.

Beautiful pub , lovely food , carla was very helpful attentive & friendly

Fantastic food as always. Staff always friendly. And a lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend a visit 👌

Had 3 Sunday carveries, vegetables where either over cooked and cold or still raw, starter prawn cocktail was lovely, but waited at over 30 mins to collect main and it was just warm, waited 5- 10 minutes for potatoes, which where tough on the outside and rubbery in the middle, by the time got potatoes the rest of the dinner was stone cold. seating area was cramped. Only decent part was yorkshire pudding. Waited 20 minutes for the bill, wasn't served so paid at the bar.

Absolutely fantastic 👏 great friendly staff, and food was amazing

Great pub. Only marked down due to long wait. BUT staff were lovely and the food was beautiful! Will be going again. I loved how the carvey is done table by table so you are not stood in a queue for ages. Beautiful inside.

Having eat there on many occasions during the summer we found the assistant manager Mark and all the staff very professional, friendly and helpful. Unfortunately our experience last week was quite the opposite. The woman behind the bar was the most abrupt border line of rude person one could wish to meet. She certainly should not be in hospitality.

Great food, and dog friendly throughout. Katsu burger and fish and chips were particularly good.

Great pub for food and drink very friendly staff too.

Brilliant service, great atmosphere and delicious food. My partner had the Katsu chicken curry and I had the spicy prawns.

Great place, family friendly and very accommodating Would go again

We have just visited as a family with our 2 year old grandson. Food and service was outstanding. Can not fault a thing. Really lovely experience. Will definitely be back for another carvery. Thank you ☺️

Food was OK. Monster burger was overdone. Dry and a bit gristly. Skewers we're delicious though. Garlic mushroom starter unusual but very tasty. Choc cheesecake yummy. Staff very friendly and attentive. Good beers.

Comida buena a buen precio y el servicio perfecto, muy atentos a todo y genial un 10. Los platos son grandes. Pedimos ensalada pescado y carne y todo muy bien

Excellent carvery with fabulous array of veg including cauliflower cheese which was delicious, pleased that the beef was not overcooked. Probably could have upsold us dessert if anyone had come back to table .

Beautiful roast dinner. We were late in the day but they were very accommodating for our group.

In the area for a weekend trip and came here for a Sunday Lunch. The staff were fantastic, affable and very attentive. We had a young man and woman serving us and both were so polite and lovely. I had the burger, it was tasty with good quaility meat, however it was marginally undercooked as was the bacon. Not in an unsafe way, more that it appeared to be cooked at a very low heat for a long time as opposed to grilled. The rest of our party had the carvery. All very much enjoyed it and finished their plates. The atmosphere of the pub is nostalgic, if you like country pubs on the edge of a town. Child friendly atmosphere made our lunch all the better.

Friendly staff, food was really hot and well cooked! Lovely converted barn can’t fault at all, would return in a heartbeat!

Lovely meal as always - Sunday carvery delicious. Service from Kat was really great and very much deserving of a mention!

Went here for Sunday lunch, was so Impressed, food amazing, lovely and clean, kat(with a k) our waitress catered to us brilliantly despite being busy, going to make this our regular eating place, great offers in the week, well worth trying. Many thanks from tina and family table 32

It's a lovely place the food is amazing The staff are so good nothing too much trouble also dogs. Aloud Most important the toilets are clean One of the best

Went for Sunday lunch , the meat is cut for you and help yourself to the rest BUT when going to the roast pots there was only two left we asked for more but none came out , then when we sat down we were infested with blue bottles around our table , it was a race to eat the food before the bluebottle flys got on it , all threw our meal we were batting off flys , this was not a nice experience, when we mentioned it to waitress she said it was because they had to open a window , well I’m sorry there are always ways to help stop them coming in and it makes you think OMG what is the kitchen like , and we hate being called “my darling “ which was said all the time by the waitress, she was very nice but should not talk to people like this it’s not professional, so all in all not a very good visit .

A warm welcome, great service and very nice food for the price. Our server Kat couldn’t have been more polite. Her level of professionalism throughout our visit, was truly remarkable. Keep up the good work Team Anchor, we’ll definitely be coming back & telling others.

Delicious food 10/10, brilliant curry Tuesday offer, dog friendly pub inside and out, excellent service I think by Kat who apologised in advance if the service would be slower than normal but it was absolutely fine, stayed for the quiz and would return again! Perfect for people staying in any of the caravan sites locally and more so if you have a dog and wanting to find somewhere that accepts dogs inside! Thank you so much - we would happily return if we came back to the area again.

This place is fantastic. Friendly greeting, great staff, very attentive and also dog friendly. Great pint of guiness, alcohol free option also available. Menu looked good with wide choice of options. My wife and I went for carvery and neither of us were disappointed.

We had a lovely meal to celebrate my Mums birthday last night. The atmosphere was warm the staff were so welcoming and attentive, the food was AMAZING especially the pudding. Can't wait to go back again.

Had a drink and fish and chips very good

First time at The Anchor and we were really hoping to add this to our list of regular local eateries, but left disappointed. Sure, it was Saturday night but it took more than an hour and 20 minutes for our food to arrive, although this wasn’t too much of a problem as we were busy chatting. The dining hall lacks atmosphere - although the ceiling lighting is reminiscent of Hogwarts. The menu is large with plenty of variety, but this can often be a warning sign. My Chicken Katsu Curry had its naan bread replaced unannounced with a single poppadum, and the portion was decidedly small for a £15 main course. The £16 chicken and chorizo skewers also failed to live up to billing, while the burger was average. The moules did get a thumbs up, as did the ham, egg and chips. It’s also worth noting that the staff were very pleasant. Sadly though, we didn’t feel we got good value, although it seems to serve the local campsites well.

Quality Sunday roast! Be sure to book in advance as The Anchor often gets booked up fast.

Lovely pub restaurant, service was friendly and quick. Food was lovely and well prepared. Would recommend for lunches out.

Accommodated a large group of us meeting up before a family wedding at very short notice. Provided a good selection of buffet food for a very reasonable price, friendly staff and good atmosphere, will definitely visit again.

So good we ate here twice in a row! First night I had a very good chicken Caesar salad which was very good, just the right amount of caesar dressing, crunchy romaine lettuce and grilled chicken. Unfortunately our sausage and mash was a slight letdown due to the mash but the staff kindly rectify it. When we left we booked for the following night which was Wednesday night carvery @ 2 for £20. At what a delight that was, excellent choice of very good meats and outstanding home cooked roast potatoes and vegetables all of which quality produce. The lady that took care of us on both nights was Carla and what an asset to the business she will be. This was only her second week but it shows that she really cares about her customers satisfaction and making sure that they leave happy, full and content. Thank to Carla, chef Harvey and all the staff at the Anchor ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

First time at the anchor had carvery, absolutely delicious, staff very friendly, so helpful. After lunch went into garden area, chatted to folk and met alina, had a drink and great chat with her. Lovely day out.

Just had carvery and it was very nice, only reason for the 4 stars on the food is hubby likes his beef rare and it was more like well done. Very dog friendly even in the restaurant so it's a big bonus for us.

My wife recommended that we have lunch there today as we never been, and I have to say the hosts were delightful, the food was delicious as well, id recommend it to anyone.

Had a large salad with prawn and smoked salmon, definitely not a large salad just lettuce and cucumber sorry but very disappointed.

Had Carver not very nice beef fatty and charred five pounds service charge won't be going again that way on Wednesday

We had booked and when we arrived was told we had not paid a deposit so booking was cancelled, sorry your a pub!!when did we have to pay a deposit to eat in a pub? Food was OK but by the time we walked back to table, a table in what they called the snug, yeah it was snug as well and it was uncomfortable the food was cold. Been there before and it was great, however they were busy and not great service to be honest.

Great carvery value with the 2 for £20 offer.

Went here to see some live music. Great atmosphere, freindly staff. Didnt eat here but will be back, as what i saw looked and smelled delicious. Reviewed 13/7/24 Here again to see live music...again. Very busy, food looked great...must get round to eating here sometime. Friendly organised staff in homely surroundings.

What can I say Never been to the selsey shore before Popped into the anchor on my way home What a lovely place The food was top notch And the staff very welcoming and polite Will definitely visit for dinner again Highly recommended 👌🏻

Tough shift for the team there tonight but Charlie and Callum shone through all of it.

We are new to the area and have kept meaning to pop in here and today we finally did just that and we were not disappointed! The place itself is really nicely decorated, the food was really good quality (one of the top places for a carvery) and the staff were really friendly, helpful and attentive. We will definitely be visiting again

Very tasty roast could have been a bit hotter and the beef was very bloody but overall very nice 👌

We had a lovely meal and drinks at this pub it's a very friendly place and you are not rushed by the staff

The new manager in there has it spot on , and a great team underneath him ! Extremely friendly , amazing food ! We had a carvery and will be making it a regular occurrence ! Really good prices aswell for the high quality of food delivered! 5 stars from me !

Great offer on their Carvery on Weds two for only £20, delicious meat and fresh vegetables Will definitely be back 😀.

Sunday carvery was great. Full selection of meats, a nut roast, and a variety of vegetables all cooked to perfection. I had the beef which was delicious. The staff were all friendly and pleasant. Absolute pleasure to be there, and also dog friendly. Couldn't reccomend this place enough, by far the best carvery in the area.

Dog friendly . Carvery Weds and Sunday is excellent

Superb pub, absolutely splendid, very relaxing and the decor was lovely, staff were amazing, and the food top notch! 100% will visit again

Drove past looking for somewhere to go for a quick whizz before heading home, seemed nice so stopped for a pint and the barman was great! Lovely little pub.

Excellent carvery just right for us passing tourist

Worth walking the for the hour from our camp site to get here food great service good will recommend it to our friends

Absolutely outstanding, awesome carvery, reasonably priced, need one closer to home

Amazing food, friendly staff and good atmosphere. Will definitely be stopping again for dinner.

Excellent and welcoming service

Great carvery, very friendly staff.great selection of beer and wine.

Lovely venue 👌 but very pricey drinks 🍸

Lovely place food was great staff friendly, 😊

The best carvery on the south coast can recommended it to all of my friends.

Great pub, great food. Just they didn't know what was on the sunday menu. Overall 5☆

Very nice pub, been here a couple of times, and impressed on both occasions with the staff and the quality of the food. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Decent turnaround time whilst waiting for food. Would reccomend.

Had great time very friendly well managed team thank you for making me and my family welcome. Wonderfull food staff great. Food great 🥰😊

Fabulous Sunday carvery at the Anchor today. The food was delicious, the service, especially by Deborah, was superb and probably the best dog friendly pub we've ever been to. Our dog was given treats, his own water bowl, his own dog menu and some beef from the carvery. Thank you all for a wonderful lunchtime, if we lived close by, you would definitely be our local 😋😊

Adam was professional from first contact. They did a lunchtime buffet for 20 friends and family. The sandwiches were lovely, everything was fresh, looked amazing and tasted even better. The sausage rolls were a hit with everyone. Well done the Anchor. Thanks Mark

Really lovely dog friendly pub. Nice food generous portions. Good prices and treats for the dog. Would recommend this pub.

Lovely food and great service. Nice to see dishes with alternative to chips. Nothing to complain about. Pub busy but restaurant was not noisy . A overly family meal . We will be back

Mid week carvery after lucking out in a Sunday Roast . Met by a busy member of staff with a cheery disposition & seated .. said she would come & take our drinks order .. watched her flying around for sometime .. decided to go to the bar & get our own drinks .. she *Debra, apologised & I acknowledged she was on her own & no problem .. we waited a further 20 minutes before our food order was taken - we all wanted the carvery - given a ticket & asked to wait until called .. we sat & waited .. it wasn’t exceptionally busy there were empty tables & the carvery counter stood empty most of the time ..so frustrating we nearly walked out & were there 1.30 hours before we got our food!! which was all good. Debra was apologising to everyone & her cheery nature helped .. without her it would be a disaster! Obviously a lack of staff was a real issue here

Three carvery meals and one kids meal. All the food was nicely cooked, full of flavour. Service was excellent. Definitely recommend

I suggested The Anchor to my parents whilst visiting them this weekend. My dad was a little reluctant as having eaten here some years back, it had been a disaster and he didn't want a repeat! However he agreed,so I went in Sat and booked. Painless procedure! Explained Mum is GF. On arrival Sunday we're warmly greeted and shown to our table, the restaurant is aesthetically pleasing and seating comfortable. Our drink order was taken and arrived very promptly. We went up to the carvery, you're called when to go up so none of this long winding snake of people round the restaurant! The Chef was friendly and chattted, not though to the detriment of service. He was informative, and was clearly knowledgeable about the contents on the counter, only the Yorkshires were unsuitable for Mum. The meat looked lovely, 4 good choices. Nice selection of veg including a mushroom and leek dish, unusual but pleasant. Lewis our server a very pleasant and polite young man, checked everything was ok and if we needed anything else and then left us alone, no hovering etc. Mum and Dad had desserts, both enjoyed them. My only criticism is that the veg was not hot, it was arriving regularly from the kitchen fresh and clearly steaming, so not sure why it's only luke warm once it's on your plate. I also think £6.95 for 3 blobs of ice cream is a little expensive. However that said it was a very enjoyable meal, in very pleasant surroundings and we will be returning. My Dad used the toilets and wanted it mentioned that they, like the rest of the pub are spotless.

A beautiful pub, great staff. Went to see a band play there. Really good space for live music. FYI the band was The Mafia. Go and see them if you can 😊

Went there for the carvery with the family. Although busy the food was nice and the poor waitress was wizzing around d as much as possible!

My sister and I both had the carvery last night and it was outstanding , we were served by the lovely Deborah who could not have been more helpful

Great food and service, we got a takeaway and catering for gluten free customers...Great service and atmosphere..well done to Adam and his colleagues 😀 👍 👌

Sunday carvery was amazing, the roast potatoes were very crispy, service was amazing. The lady (Deborah?) that served us did not stop making sure everyone had what they needed. Super friendly and all round great. Would definitely come back.

Amazing roast dinner. Adam was super friendly and helpful during our visit. Very nice atmosphere and great food. Couldn’t fault it

Party of 4 and we all had the carvery. Plenty of perfectly cooked meats with a good Yorkshire pudding and a good selection of vegetables. One of our party was gluten intolerant and it was only the Yorkshire pudding that was out of bounds. Nice selection of puddings. Helpful friendly staff. Would recommend.

We ate here last night as it was a short distance from our campsite. We all really enjoyed our meals - and there was even a menu for the dog! Big thanks to Lewis for being so attentive and looking after us so well all evening.

Came here today for Easter lunch after driving past many times and wanting to try. What an absolute treat this was. From the second we stepped in till the second we left every single member of staff we encountered was warm and friendly which isn't something you see everyday. I know that the earlier lunch service had been very busy and was still very busy when we arrived and still the staff, food and service did not falter. The food was all fresh and delicious and extra kudos to timing two of us being sent to get our carvery with the rest of the tables receiving their orders. Will definitely be returning. Thank you for making our Easter lunch so lovely.

Just back from a lovely Sunday meal at The Anchor. We both went for the Carvery and it was 1st class. Two top meals, 4 meats to choose from, top roast potatoes and excellent Yorkshire puddings. Piled up high and nothing left. Finished off with two lovely desserts. The Honeycomb and Chocolate cheesecake can surely not be beaten but the Sticky Toffee pudding ran it a close second. Excellent, polite service and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. We will definitely return.

Came here today for Easter lunch after driving past many times and wanting to try. What an absolute treat this was. From the second we stepped in till the second we left every single member of staff we encountered was warm and friendly which isn't something you see everyday. I know that the earlier lunch service had been very busy and was still very busy when we arrived and still the staff, food and service did not falter. The food was all fresh and delicious and extra kudos to timing two of us being sent to get our carvery with the rest of the tables receiving their orders. Will definitely be returning. Thank you for making our Easter lunch so lovely.

Well that has to be the worse carvery I have ever had in my life!