The Coach And Horses in Chichester

I am one of four retired men who enjoy regular cross-country hikes. Last Thursday, we started and finished our latest 7-mile trek at the Coach & Horses in Compton, a small town (population 450 approx.), so we were pleasantly surprised to discover this highly civilised pub in the town square. The pub is carefully decorated and provides patrons with a modern setting that manages to create a traditional ambience. Needless to say, the pub offers a splendid selection of beverages. What does need to be said is that the pub also provides a short but appetising menu of simple but professionally crafted dishes. The food is really good. Three of us had cheeseburgers and another had fish and chips. I am fussy about burgers because, so often, they are little more than default options, but the Coach & Horses delivered freshly cooked and highly satisfying fare. Oh, and I'd recommend the apple pie! And, you won't be surprised to hear that the service is friendly and quietly efficient. Believe me, the Coach & Horses is a jewel in the West Sussex countryside.

We were warmly welcomed by the hosts on arrival and invited to choose to remain in the bar or to go straight to our table. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and well presented. Our food was delicious and I would recommend the soup of the day! All in all a most enjoyable couple of hours. We will certainly be returning to this lovely pub.

So happy to have discovered this lovely spot in Compton, which is perfect for walking the dogs before a super cosy and delicious lunch by the fireside. There was another table with younger family, and I noticed that the staff gave special drinks for the children in these little bird-shaped cups. We will definitely be back as it’s a warm genuine place. Also, the food is traditional but with a modern twist. Everything perfect. Definitely recommend.

Arrived excited and expecting great things having looked up best pub cuisine, unfortunately we didn’t get to experience the food. After a less than friendly “yes you’re over there” pointing at our table we waited 20mins before I went to the bar and requested menus, at first I was given two, and then looking over to our party of five, I was handed two more. I asked if we could order some drinks and received the reply, “yes when I’ve finished this order first”. I returned to our table. We looked at the menus, £26 for roast chicken!, and after half an hour of no service, not even a friendly “hello, we’ll be with you shortly”, and then witnessing a table of four sending back their meals, we got up to leave. The man from the bar then approached our table and looked surprised, I assured him we could see he was busy and we’d be leaving. He replied, “we’re a bit short staffed”, no kidding!

Went for Sunday lunch - only there were no Sunday roasts available, and menu was limited. Very disappointed as there was nothing mentioned online when I was looking to book.

Came across this pub by chance. What a find! Excellent food and service surrounded by light and airy decor making the whole experience very comfortable. The staff were very attentive and friendly. It’s also dog friendly x

My new favourite pub! What a wonderful pub this is. We stopped in for a quick lunch and business chat - the decor is extremely tasteful, the staff very attentive and helpful! What's more, the food was incredible! Moreover, the beer and wine selection was very pleasing! indeed, at The Coach and Horses, you will find something for everyone's taste ;-)

Simple. Fine dining quality food at pub prices. Biggest decision this year will be the Pork belly or Crispy Duck salad with melon and pomegranate.

We dined at Coach and Horses on Easter Sunday and wow. What a wonderful transformation! The decor is true English country pub with a touch of quality. Lesley, our server, was very attentive and made sure we were okay throughout our stay. The food was delightful. Even the feel of the menus was a pleasant surprise. I bumped into the Head Chef and you can just tell that everyone that worked here wanted to make sure you left with a smile on your face. Highly recommend over many of the local pubs in the area. Experience was on par with the Farmer, Butcher, Chef restaurant at Goodwood! Support this local pub if you can, you’ll definitely be left wanting to come back.

Excellent food and lovely pub with a warm welcome The menu is great - compact and all made very well We had the Thai pork belly and chicken tikka kebabs - delicious

Great to visit this welcoming pub with a good combo of classics and more on the menu. The team were great about allergy information and the wine selection was great. A friendly atmosphere in a lovely village with close links to many beauty spots and great walking/cycling locally.

There's always a warm welcome in the Coach and Horses. Compton is an attractive village and, on a warm day, you can sit outside facing the village square but it's cosy inside in the winter too. There's a good range of ales and the food is highly recommended. It's a favourite haunt!

Since my review in 2019 I have continued as a regular visitor to the Coach and Horses. I have always received a very warm and sincere welcome. The lunch I ate on Thursday surpassed even the high standard of recent meals. Two excellent, imaginative and well cooked courses plus coffee for £27, served in impeccable style. Very well done Paul and Dave and your team.

We had a great lunch today very well served. Nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend it to large or small groups (We were 18 today)

Great Sunday lunch. Excellent service and decent pricing. All round lovely experience. Well done ALL!

We had a three night stay at the coach and horses, the room was very cosy with everything we needed including a coffee machine and a fridge with fresh milk. The bed was super comfy. We ate there in the evenings and the food was delicious.Our hosts Paul and Dave were absolutely lovely nothing was too much trouble.We will be returning hopefully very soon. We would also like to thank Lesley who was very kind and attentive.Thank you guys. xxP.S Loved the gin!! Val

We've always enjoyed our visits here, but were very impressed today with the new look of the restaurant. There is still a lounge bar as well for those who wish to drink but not eat. My husband had the Sunday roast (beef) and sticky toffee pudding, and I had squash and peanut butter stew with flatbread, then lemon meringue creme brulée. (I'm not vegetarian, I just liked the look of the 'stew', but it was excellent.) I also had a very pleasant glass of rosé. The staff were very welcoming and took our orders promptly. It wasn't too crowded and I really enjoyed it. We'll be back.

I stayed in the Coach and Horses for my Birthday and it would not have been a better experience - absolutely gorgeous room with ALL the mod cons including a coffee machine and fridge with fresh milk. Super comfy bed too. Our meals in the restaurant were very high quality and the cocktails were divine! We will be back. Many thanks to Paul and Dave for upgrading us for my birthday too. What a place!

We stayed at the Coach and Horses of Compton after attending the Qatar Goodwood Festival. From the moment we entered the building we were thoroughly looked after and no need was to big a ask. We opted to have dinner and could not fault the food or service. The sardines special was absolutely Devine.We will definitely visit again if we are in the area, thank you for a lovely stay.

We visited early evening as a group of 3 friends. We were welcomed warmly and shown to the cosy lounge area. The staff are friendly and the cocktails are lovely. We have visited this pub many times in the last 25 years for both meals and drinks. We were pleasantly surprised by the recent renovations which have totally transformed the pub. The decor is modern but totally in keeping with the building which has kept many of it's original features including the fireplaces. A great evening and we will definitely be back. Thanks again.

Had a lovely meal at this recently renovated pub in the middle of Compton village. My brother has lived in the village many years and I've always understood that they never went because it wasn't particularly welcoming so was surprised when they said they had booked a table there for a family meal. It's been beautifully renovated inside, a bar area which will be opened when they are allowed and a restaurant - both modern but in keeping with the age of the pub and warm and welcoming. Lesley greeted us at the door and was very welcoming and attentive, taking our order efficiently and ensuring we had everything we needed. Dave provided us with our drinks and made sure we were topped up. Paul ensured everything was running smoothly. There were 10 cyclists sitting outside having meals ready for their ride home.The food was tasty, and great value for money and I would highly recommend a visit. I encourage you book a table and support this business.

What a lovely place to visit….. very welcomed lovely staff… great chef…. New refurb would recommend highly…. The lady (believe her name was Lesley) very helpful and very welcoming would come again next week. Owners are unbelievable and make you feel part of the community

We booked this stay a year ago, for a wedding event which was cancelled due to Covid. We decided to keep the booking open & are very glad we did! Paul & Dave gave us a very warm welcome. We arrived early had a super lunch outside &, as our room was ready, we were able to check in after this. Lovely room, with great attention to detail & all Covid safe. Dave gave us info on local walks & we headed off to Telegraph Hill. Stunning scenery & lovely walk. We ate in the restaurant that evening, both meals delicious (pork belly for me & beef brisket for hubby). Lovely brekkie in the morning, so good, we couldn't fit in the toast! Unfortunately we had a flat tyre, again Paul & Dave went out of their way to help whilst we waited for the AA, plying us with coffee & Info on the history of the building & their renovations. Thanks for a great stay in a beautiful part of the country.

All I can say is this place is absolutely brilliant , we have stayed here 3 times now and on each occasion have loved it. The hosts dave and Paul go out of their way to make you feel very welcome as do all the staff. The rooms are spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable , the food is lovely and it’s in a great location if you want peace and quiet. If I could give this place 6 out of 5 I would as it is probably the nicest most friendly place I have ever stayed. Thanks once again for a lovely stay , we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Not to be missed. Friday night take-away at the Coach is terrific. We have had Scampi. We have had the Chicken. We have had the Fish. All come with good portions and plenty of delicious chips. Absolutely first class and best in the area by a country mile. Well done Paul & Dave. Your pub may be closed but the kitchen is strutting it’s stuff on Fridays.

Had an early dinner after arriving at local farm accommodation. We received an extremely warm welcome and were appreciative and pleased to find the pub is very dog friendly.The restaurant seems very Covid safe and all precautions were adhered to carefully.Our meals were delicious - chicken for me and fish and chips (enormous helping) for hubby.All served with a smile and warm welcome from the host, thanks so much - we had a very short stay this time but loved Compton so hopefully back again soon.

My boyfriend and I had a fantastic stay at the Coach & Horses. The rooms were good value for money, clean & well decorated & the bed was very comfortable. We ate both dinner and breakfast in the pub, which was also a great experience - top notch service & delicious food & wine. The hosts were super friendly and went out of their way to make us feel at home. We hope to be back again soon!

We stopped while on a cycle ride, and were asked to sit outside in a truly regal gazebo. The beer was first class, and we showed our appreciation by having quite a few. The staff were attentive at just the right level - making sure we had drinks when we wanted them without constantly pestering us with questions about whether everything OK. Definitely a stop to repeat.

Quaint old English pub with rooms (x3). Warm welcome, cosy room, comfy bed, coffee machine in room, tv, only complaint was electric shower (it’s a personal thing). We dined at the pub in the evening. The new chef Heinrich was amazing, locally sourced, delicious food. The locals in the bar all very friendly. Breakfast in the morning was fantastic. Pastries, yoghurts, cereal, home made jams, local sausages, vegan sausages too (my good lady loved them). The patrons Paul & David are very warm & welcoming. I will definitely be back for Goodwood FOS if they have room.

A fab place, very cosy and welcoming, good food and beer. Quirky features , this place has a nice atmosphere and is situated in a quaint little village. ❤

Mum and I called in this evening for dinner and a lovely meal. Me a venison goulash and mum and steak and kidney pie. Hot, fresh veg and very home cooked tasty and plenty of it. Both dishes were crammed packed with meat that in other places would scrimp on. Certainly friendly enough to be a solo diner and 2 roaring fires at this time of year were very welcome. I work for Hilton Worldwide and this is me and my mums opinions only!

What an absolute gem. Came on a Friday night for a quick drink. Ended up staying all night to listen to the fabulous act on. Ordered a pizza. Was amazing. Love it.

We visited this place on a Wednesday lunch time, it was cold, the barman only lit the fire at the other end of the bar 10 minutes after we had sat down. The food was poor. My wife and I had two "plastic" baguettes that were poorly filled, with a few crisps and no salad at all. My mother had scampi and chips with the latter being overcooked or reheated and they were almost inedible. We shall certainly not be gracing this establishment with our presence again.

The place is Dated ,restaurant looked like it hadn't been used for ages I would never think of stepping over the threshold again.

An excellent lunch provided to me and a group of my friends. Good and welcoming hospitality in a relaxed environment.

We have a lunch group which visits monthly, most recently last week. We order from a menu by email in advance and it is served after a drink when we arrive. The arrangement is excellent, the food superb and the service good. It is also good value and they are very flexible should things change. I have not visited casually or un-warned but the pub and staff are friendly and efficient - under new management for the last few months. I have no reason to doubt that the regular fare would be as satisfying.

Once a month as a group of very long-standing friends we meet for lunch in the Coach and Horses. Paul and Dave are extremely helpful in arranging the lunches and accept necessary changes or cancellations without demur. It is a pleasure to deal with them. We eat from a menu offered by Paul for each occasion, and take a main course, dessert, and coffee/tea. The Coach and Horses is a great pub, deep in West Sussex countryside, and our monthly lunches are enhanced by the warm welcome, really good service, and carefully selected menus.

This is a real gem: delicious food served in a warm atmosphere by a Team who really Care. I dine monthly with a group of Friends who really appreciate 'good' things - this is great. Oh, by the way, whilst in the village do pay the local church a visit. You won't be disappointed.

De Inn is een gebouw dat dateert uit de 16de eeuw. De kamers zijn prachtig gerenoveerd en heel luxueus. We zijn heel hartelijk onthaald ddor de eigenaars. Het eten was heel lekker en er is en gezellige pub aan.

Had family to visit on Saturday as this is my local chose the C&H.; 2 plates of moules & chips and one ham, egg and chips were generous and up to expectations. Paul and David were welcoming as ever. They have worked hard during the last year to improve the facilities of the old building whilst keeping country pub atmosphere. Their effort is bearing fruit and the place is beginning to buz again

Owners away. Stopped here last year and it was dire. New owners have done a fantastic job of resurrection. Unfortunately they were away when we visited yesterday. Ale was warmish, being English I can put up with that, however my wife ordered a salad only to be told the fridge had gone down and there was no salad. Opted instead for the ploughman’s - same excuse! Unfortunately every other thing on the menu comes with chips - frozen chips at that! Opted in the end for scampi (left the chips). I had the sirloin steak - no problem, except the price - £19! Probably leave it another year before we call again.

In a country with so many quaint country pubs this one’s a real winner! The owners are “hands on”, ensuring all their guests have a great experience, whether it’s for a drink or a meal....and soon they’ll be offering accommodation too! Set in the beautiful village of Compton in the heart of the magnificent South Downs, when their rooms are ready I definitely plan to book in for a weekend of blissful escapism!

Stopped in here recently where we had a nice lunch after a walk. There were a few locals in attendance which made for a good atmosphere, quiet & peaceful. Were advised that the restaurant is being re-furbed at the mo, but they have a small snug at the back, we ate in the bar, which had a country pub feel.

We did a local walk and had a table for 8 booked, 4 adults, 4 kids. The owners couldn’t have been more accommodating and friendly. They were fantastic with the kids offering colouring books and moving tables about so they could colour in.

We stayed in Compton village pepper pot cottage for the Easter weekend six of us in all from poppping in for a just for a drink to the Sunday. Roast it was great from excellent food to cheerfull staff

We were warmly welcomed and provided a table in the bar area for 11 people and three dogs! Food and drink order was promptly taken and served quickly. Turkey roast was plentiful and tasty. Choice of pork, lamb and nut roast were also on the menu. A great choice of local Harvey ales and mainstream lagers! At all times service was prompt and attentive. Looking forward to going back soon!

Having got a substantial puncture on my way through Compton, I called in at the coach and horses for a cup of tea and to await my wife and kids to come out and rescue me! Paul was very welcoming and we had a lovely chat about the work they’ve done on the pub and the refurbishment plans they have in the future. It’s a lovely environment with very genuine people running the place, and I’ll make a point of going back soon.

We staggered into the Coach and Horses in search of lunch after completing one of the 'Octagon Walks'. We found a table in the bar with no difficulty and the gentleman serving was pleasant and helpful. I chose liver and bacon from the blackboard menu and my husband had the hotpot from the lunch specials. The venison steak with blackberry sauce sounded inviting too. I was impressed with the vegetables, and the liver was good with no 'tubes' inside. No room for pudding – another time perhaps! We'd like to try the Sunday lunch too.

we arrived for dinner , a wonderful wood burner, interiors , wine and food a gem find we have now booked our family summer party in the very tastefull surroundings ,

Visited with friends and family for a pre Christmas lunch. Situated in a lovely village square with bags of history Paul and Dave will make you feel very welcome. The recently refurbished restaurant was warm and cosy and is great for a family gathering.

A friend and I decided to try this pub as we had heard it was recently taken over.

A great stop on our circular dog walk. The guys Dave and Paul are so welcoming and friendly that we stayed longer than we intended as we had great conversation and banter. It’s a lovely pub in a lovely village. Well worth a visit.

This village pub has recently been taken over by Dave and Paul, both enormously enthusiastic and warm. They've refurbished the bar, new furnishing, new lighting and a great range of ales, lagers and everything you could want. The menu is as yet relatively limited but our group had burgers, I had bangers and mash (gravy was first class) and my wife had lovely crisp scampi and chips; all were excellent.

In passing a small group called in for what emerged to be a very pleasant lunch time bite - baguettes, soup and whitebait (all very good with particularly excellent home baked ham). Beer was well kept. Landlady and landlord very sociable - lovely ambience all round. Based upon my experience it is difficult to see where the 'poor' and 'terrible' reviews came from.

Called in on a Friday lunchtime.

We four visited Compton from where we had a long walk, having coffee at the Village Shop, which was excellent. Proper speciality coffees with friendly and helpful service.

Fuimos un sábado por la tarde. Las bebidas que teníamos eran normales, algunas de las bebidas grifo parecía un poco plana, los vasos olía. La comida estaba bien, normal. El servicio fue bueno, la camarera no mirar los números de mesa, así nos preguntó si la comida era nuestra cada vez que compramos cualquier salida. Nos dijeron para pedir la cuenta, en lugar de sugerir cortésmente que ir al bar un cambio bastante incómoda consiguientes. Es un pub muy tranquilo, se necesita un poco de música o algo para agregar atmósfera. No recomendaría o retorno.

Habíamos planeado 8 milla andando al pub y de ahí ya entramos a 4 millas a la llegada. Nos registramos, sirve primeras veces y planeamos nuestro día alrededor de este. Cuando llegamos nos dijeron que no había comida se servía. Este era aún más molesto, ya que eran dos partidos que servía comida (habíamos reservado con antelación). Seguramente podríamos haber ofrecido un bocadillo? Es una pena, porque el pub tiene un precioso ambiente hogareño y la cerveza es genial. Han dado la comida una calificación media porque aunque no pruebe el menú parecía bueno.

Llamado para una pinta por la tarde después de un largo paseo y nos recibieron con un poco de bromas que llevaba quedó impresionado y muy agradable bienvenida.

Joined friends for dinner at The Coach and Horses which is fine example of a well run, traditional country pub/restaurant. Fine beers too - almost all from local microbreweries. Overall it offers good quality dining with excellent value. We will keep returning.

Fuimos con unos amigos para cenar. Llegué a las 7. 30 y el pub muy concurrido. Tenía gambas como entrante, que estaban muy bien si desordenados! Campo principal era lubina con patatas fritas en samphire. De nuevo, muy bien pero porción de patatas fritas un poco pequeño con un bowl entre tres. En general un muy buen pub antiguo con muy buena comida, aunque un poco de gente y ruido. Vamos a volver.

Si quieres una marca, "cadena" experiencia, este pub no es para ti. No te saludaba con una perky "Hola chicos" o "es la primera vez que he comido. . . "Si necesita, entonces usted debería encontrar tú mismo algo al lado de una gran sala de cine tal vez.

Deliciosa comida, carne estaba cocinada a la perfección con una salsa de ajo. preciosa También tuvimos algunos amigos pub grub sabroso. Seguido con un par de juegos de billar (la primera vez para mí! ). Era una noche tranquila en el pub, pero un gran ambiente con el personal. La cerveza también era bueno, aunque podría haber hecho con un poco más de variedad. Volveremos la próxima vez que visite la zona.

Visited this pub on a Wednesday for steak night food was ok but the waitress was extremely rude just dumped salad and chips on table she just didn't want to be there spoiled our evening with friends landlord really unfriendly if you don't want to be there get out you are spoiling a lovely village.

Fuimos con unos amigos para el almuerzo. Buen aspecto antiguo pub inglés con ale y buena comida de pub. La comida era excelente, las enormes porciones y a un precio muy razonable. No todo en moda, no hay wifi o señal de teléfono y sin...

The Coach & Horses is a traditional country pub in the lovely village of Compton. We were staying for a week in a nearby cottage with our cockapoo, Henry, and were so impressed with our first meal of fish & chips (with skin on or off!) that we became regular visitors during our stay. We, invariably, received a warm welcome from the owners and staff and Henry was well fussed over by all and sundry. What really makes the pub exceptional is the quality of the food. Over the course of the week we tried several items from the menu and each meal was excellent. Particular favourites were the liver, lamb rump, veal, fish, pasta and avocado bake ... would have liked to sample more if we had stayed longer. The owner/chef even went to the length of preparing a salmon dish not on the menu for my wife's elderly mother. Hope to return some day in the near future.

We called into the Coach and Horses for lunch after a walk on the South Downs which encircle this attractive village. We ate in the public bar and enjoyed a freshly cooked all-day breakfast from the standard menu - there are also interesting blackboard specials featuring local produce. The well-kept beers are from local microbreweries including one brewed specially for the pub by Ballards. We really enjoyed our visit to this welcoming pub and fully intend to return.

We were staying in a farm in Compton in our motor home on Saturday June 27th, and walked to the village pub, The Coach & Horses with our two dogs. We sat outside and waited for the pub to open that evening,which it did around 6.30ish. I went in and the pub was dark & gloomy with a horrible musty smell ! The landlord was not very welcoming, but I ordered a drink for my partner & I. My partner nearly spat his pint of larger out as it tasted foul and of chemicals. I went in to the landlord to complain, there was no apology and he said the regulars were ok with the larger ! He gave me a different variety and it was the same taste ! Again, no apology and I asked for a bottled larger this time. I also asked for water for our two dogs outside. A few minutes later he came outside and told us that we needed tickets to sit outside the pub as there was the Compton Square dance going on outside the pub, in other words, we had to leave, and he promptly threw away our dogs water !!! We were thinking before all this happened that we would make an evening of it and watch the dancing, have a few drinks and a meal, but no way after that treatment ! We wont ever go back into that pub and a local man told us that the landlord has run the pub for 30 years and he has always been like that & has become very complacent ! He is a very rude man & should not be in the hospitality trade !!!

The Coach and Horses was our mid-point on a country walk (the Rowlands Castle Circular (Saturday Walkers Club)), so we were pretty hungry by the time we got there. The baked avocado and spinach, followed by Belgian Waffle with chocolate sauce and ice cream, didn't disappoint: hearty pub fare with no frills. The (locally-brewed) American Pale Ale that washed it down was well kept and flavoursome. There are no pretensions here: just a solid country pub with friendly staff serving wholesome fare.

We visited this pub before taking one of many walks around the area. The staff where very friendly and made us feel welcome. They had very good local knowledge. We ordered a bacon, brie and mushroom budget and cheesy chips which where very nice and came with an ample side salad. The pub has character and history, a good all round country pub set in a beautiful location. As visiting Independent pubs and trying there food is a hobbie of mine. this pub scores high.

This is an old fashioned country pub. There are no pretentions just very good food and an interesting selection of well kept ales. This is not a pub for children. It makes no apologies for it and for many this will be seen as a positive. We have now visited on a good many occasions and would recommend to any who despair at the modern gastro pub formula.B & H

We visited today with our five year old daughter, the staff were helpful and welcoming.We asked for a children's menu and were told they don't cater for children.It was freezing cold even though they had two fires on the go, the decor was horrendous, the whole place needed a good clean and modernising.The food when it eventually arrived was possibly one of the worst meals we have ever had, would not recommend and will not be returning.

I ate here with friends one evening and everyone commented on how cold it was in the pub. Why won't the landlord light one of the fires, or put some heating on? It has to be one of the most unwelcoming pubs in the Area. The food wasn't that good either. The owner of this pub doesn't deserve to have a business. So mean!!

My wife and I visited for lunch today - Tues 5th Aug. Parking is a bit limited, access is on the side of the building.The main bar is a trip back in time, plenty of memorabilia from the past but updating is overdue. Particularly with wiring, sockets and lighting. It's also well over 30 years since I last saw what I believe is an original 'Bar-Billiards table but clutter underneath does its history no favours.The menu is limited to what's advertised on small individual blackboards in the bar. Main dish prices are about right for the area but it's worth noting the cost of their sweets - disproportionately expensive.My wife chose the home cooked ham, salad and new potatoes, I had the home made chicken, mushroom and tarragon pie, chips and vegetables. Both dishes tasted superb. However, a bottle (1/2 pint) of non alcoholic beer at £3 is ridiculous.The Gents loo is old and much in need of decoration but the state of cleanliness within the 'trough' is a disgrace. Residual urine in it with no deodorising blocks is not acceptable by today's standards.Conclusion:Apart from the food, this is not a place I would recommend to other travellers..Recommendations to the Owner/Tenant/Manager, clean the gents loo and remove clutter from under billiards table and in corridor to gents and garden.1 * for the food and 1 * for the service.