The Crate and Apple in Chichester

Staff were great, food was great. Can't remember the girls name that served us but she said she was new. Really great server and even gave our wee boy a toy the he spotted on a shelf. Very kind..

Just passed this when I had to drive through Chichester. Looking forward to popping in after I've been next door 🚪. See you soon 🔜.

Sunday roast was superb. Best roast I can remember. Lovely spacous seating. Lamb was beautiful and fish with tripple cooked fish was demolished by a very picky young eater. Excellent service.

Great little pub, excellent service, Thank you for letting us use your pub for Trev 50th birthday party, 🎂

Great food selection for a couple of veggies with a meat eating family. Lovely place to eat drink and catch up together

Amazing food,lovely staff.Bit of rush,but it was Saturday evening,so we understand why.

Came here for lunch, food was a little slow, but it was a Saturday pre-christmas and there were 7 of us. Portions were a little small, quality was high, but you paid for it. I am unlikely to come here again. Parking nearby is quite expensive, but not the pubs fault.

Very friendly but we're during childrens Christmas bash. Not their fault. Just a shame as we wanted a quiet drink in this cosy pub.

Don't be fooled by 4.2 stars, visited for a pub lunch. Not local, the food inc. GF option was fantastic. Had the mushroom quiona burger with cheese and tabasco. Nice atmosphere in the restaurant and well decked out. This place should have a higher rating.

I had the christmas dinner and it was delicious although my pig in blanket was burnt! Christmas pudding was delicious and homemade but brandy sauce spoilt it for me. To much brandy.

I should have read the terrible reviews before I booked this place for our Christmas Meal on 13 December. After having driven an hour and a half to meet 3 friends...one from Chichester...one who had taken the train from Brighton and another who had also driven an hour and a half we were told that "there was no room at the inn " and when i showed him my confirmation email the barman...who said he was the manager...said he didn't recognise the email...even though it was clearly sent from the Crate and Apple. We had paid a £40 deposit in October in person which he refused to return unless we make another trip there tomorrow. We had also paid another visit to the pub on 22 November in order to give them our food requests as per their terms and and conditions for a Christmas booking. Now I realise why when we've been during the year there is nobody in the pub...the food and service has been nothing special but it's been a convenient place for us to meet. NEVER AGAIN.

Although this is my second time here after several years since my last visit, this is the first time I've actually eaten here yesterday. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Definitely a suitable place for get-togethers, etc.

Certainly wouldn’t recommend. Our baked camembert wasn’t soft all the way through. I had a club sandwich and the toast was burnt and the put the more burnt side downside, so wouldn’t be seen. How hard is it to toast bread. My friends had the ham egg and chips and the ham was nice flavour but dry as overcooked The staff seemed disinterested. On the upside I did have to pay for my sandwich Won’t be returning

Bland menu. Staff are pleasant enough but it's nothing to write home about. Used to be the Swan Inn and was a vibrant pub with plenty of locals drinking decent regional beers and ales. Sloppy burgers and hearty sandwiches. Miss it a lot

I had booked a meal through the website with open table for 6.00pm with friends for a pre theatre meal only to find that the restaurant did not acknowledge our booking. They had a big party coming in at that time. Despite showing the barman a confirmatory email from open table with our booking we were dismissed with barely an apology. A follow up email this week has also not been acknowledged. It is impossible to get a table prior to the theatre without booking so we felt very let down and were unable to eat elsewhere that evening

Do NOT book online for this place. I booked well in advance, had it confirmed, got the confirmation the day before. Then four hours before the lunch we’d planned our whole weekend around the pub phoned and said their online booking system is meaningless and the booking therefore doesn’t exist. Do not make this mistake yourselves! Online booking is completely pointless

Wow what a great meal! We had a lovely lunch (5 adults + toddler). Every single thing we ordered was delicious, we cleared out plates! The butternut squash risotto was amazing, as was the 3 sausage dish. We also enjoyed the Crate Apple dessert, Panna Cotta, and plum soufflé which were the perfect ending. Our server (young blonde woman) was very attentive and gave ua great recommendations, and very friendly. We will definitely be back

I took my elderly parents here for Sunday dinner today, my parents are very local but not been for 6 years or more and my Dad wasn’t that keen on going due to previous experiences… Well! We all had a roast and apart from some veg being a bit too ‘al dente’ for them, it was cracking! (Roast potatoes are never the same as home but they were ok) Yorkshire’s were amazing!!! The Smaller plate portions are a good size if you prefer a smaller dinner. Staff were very friendly and welcoming especially our waitress who was very attentive especially to the older folk. Puddings were amazing!! I can personally recommend the plum soufflé and panna cotta Will definitely be visiting again! 🙂

Stopped here on a quiet rainy Monday night and had a lovely meal. Small menu but my Chicken was delicious, along with everything else on the plate. Well looked after. Harvey's and Doom Bar on tap.

We had a very enjoyable dinner here. While waiting for our friends we were able to enjoy a game of scrabble with our G & Ts. For the meal three of us had venison, which was excellent, although it was perhaps fortunate that we all liked it rare. The other person had the chicken which was excellent. We then finished with cheese platter, and they were huge. Even shared it was way too much & we took about half home! Curiously although there was lots of cheese, only 5 biscuits per platter!

Very pleasant staff, and professional. Felt welcomed. Thank you.

Nice place food was OK service very slow 40 minutes waited for 2 drinks.

We arrived at about 11.45 and stood at the bar ready to order drinks but were completely ignored until just before 12 when we were told that we needed to order our drinks alongside our food order from a table. I ordered the smoked salmon salad. The salmon was tasty but the "salad" was just a very small garnish, not a salad at all. For what was on the plate it was very expensive and I was pleased I had ordered some chips as otherwise I would have gone hungry! The bill for 2 small "starter" size cold dishes, 2 small bowls of chips and 2 half pints came to £36.57 which was much more than we have paid for a much more substantial lunch elsewhere. Disappointing!

Nice place and they do a decent Sunday roast and have a good choice of beer on tap. Dog friendly and parking is ok. Not on site but not far from the venue but you have to pay They offer small versions of adult meals for children which is good

Very noisy on our visit. Dog friendly. Food good but portions a bit small we found.

They forgot to mention on the website their Award Winning Roasts come with hairs!!! It was reported when the cutlery arrived. There wasn't any come backs!

Lovely place to have a nice meal. 3 courses for a fair price, a lovely atmosphere and staff very clean. With a relaxed vibes.

We had a stressful drive with a dog and wanted a nice meal, Chloe took our call , looked after us , was super fast and the ambience and food was too drawer ; what else is there to say !!

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Four of us had lunch here on a very overcast August Friday. We shared a selection of sandwiches. The chicken club was enormous with beautiful fries to accompany it. They also cater for coeliacs with gluten free bread for the sandwiches. All washed down with a good pint of Harvey’s we had a very pleasant lunch in their large rear garden.

We had a late dinner at the Crate and Apple in Chichester. The service was prompt and very friendly. We all ordered the curry cauliflower soup and the roast dinner, chicken and pork. I would call the curry cauliflower soup a comfort food it was exceptional and I would highly recommend it. We all had the the “small” portions of the roast dinner on recommendation of our server. Excellent choice great food. Highly recommend the Crate and Apple when visiting Chichester!

We recently attended a family wedding reception there. Lisa and the team were able to do some quick changes due to adverse weather conditions. The food was amazing. The venue was clean family friendly and beautifully decorated. The staff were very friendly and very helpful. Thank you Lisa and staff for helping to make this a very happy memorable day.

Absolutely rotten experience. Staff unbelievably rude and stuck up. Cold, tasteless food. Would NOT recommend at all.

On a visit to Chichester we decided to find somewhere for lunch that we could also take the dog to. Having done a quick google search we decided to give the Crate & Apple pub a go. We were not disappointed. We sat in the rear garden which was lovely. Our dog was made very welcome and offers water and treats. I had the ham, duck eggs and three times cooked chips. My husband had the gin infused smoked salmon and order a side of chips. The food was fantastic. The chips were the best I have ever tasted. Our server, Ben went above and beyond with the service he gave to us and needs special mention. We will definitely be returning to this little gem of a place. Maybe next time we will book the little snug which looked fabulous. See you again soon

We had a lovely family meal. First time we had eaten here. Impressed with the decor and atmosphere. Food was lovely. Great quality. Service was a little slow (was busy inside however), but more than made up by the helpfulness of the staff and quality of the food. Definitely recommend.

Lovely roast dinner. Friendly, relaxed, numerous staff. OK they were a bit slow, but who cares. They were all so welcoming. HOWEVER the star of the show was the cheeseboard. Honestly, the best I’ve ever had. Not too many fancy bits on the side, but the quality and quantity of cheese was truly outstanding. Superb Sussex and Hampshire cheeses.

This was a really great choice. I had booked for a Sunday lunch with my family and the real strength here was the staff who cheerfully accommodated all of our needs, including a crazy labrador!! The food was excellent, there was lots of choice with drinks at the bar and overall we would highly recommend this place. We will be back again soon. Many thanks to the staff at the Crate and Apple.

We always try to eat here at least once when we’re in town. The food and service as always were both great we will be back for sure. Also a big plus is they are dog friendly and have great outdoor seating for those summer months.

Here for sunday lunch . Fantastic beef roast and lovely pork roast roast my wife had .😋. Expensive but as its all cooked fresh definitely worth the money . Nice choice of beers and wine 🍷. Best Sunday lunch in Chichester.

Loved this cute pub in Chichester . There’s a variety of seating which is fab to eat outside at in the summer towards the back of the pub ( this is covered ) as well as large tables for groups , plus some seating at...

The ambiance and the food are perfect. I had a nice time there with my group from the Netherlands. Thanks a lot

Bar staff a rude , terrible service no wonder the place was empty Used to be a good pub Needs to change the staff they are bringing the place down

We previously enjoyed this pub; nice decor and atmosphere. But was very upset by the attitude when I took a beer back. We had three pints; two of which were fine and one which was not. All being ale drinkers we all agreed the one...

Our son is in university in Chichester and when we come to see him we eat here at least once every visit. The food as usual was excellent and so was the service two of our group had the fish and chips and I had...

We had a very nice supper last night. Decor was lovely, staff did a good job and the menu was a touch different in a good way (as well as some classics) you can tell some thought and experience had gone into the menu. Here...

This is such a nice pub & although central it’s away from the crowds. Whoever is managing this pub is making an enormous effort as the chef is fantastic and the lunchtime staff very friendly & welcoming. I had a divine poached egg & my...

Booked in for lunch on Easter Sunday and we were not disappointed. As a Coeliac I was extremely well looked after even down to my GF Yorkshire pudding. Teenager loved his huge burger and the Dads were impressed with their loaded plates of Roast Lamb....

Simply lovely…food SO lovely…young bar staff were lovely too. Popped in for a late lunch. ordered a number of items from the starters menu..delicious. Very happy to recommend ⭐️

We were in Chichester visiting our son who is in uni there. We made a reservation for 4 and our dog. When we arrived we were seated right outside the toilets which is never a good thing imo especially as the rest of that side...

We went to the Crate and Apple for Sunday lunch, today Easter Sunday. When we arrived spot on time the pub/restaurant was fairly quiet but they had some difficulty finding our reservation. This can happen but not a great start. The menu was appealing and...

We came here for lunch with our son who is in University in Chichester and because we enjoyed our lunch (and they are dog friendly) we came back the following day for dinner. Great food and great service will be back for sure. Great Dog...

My husband and I visited this beautifully decorated restaurant/pub last week. We were greeted instantly by two lovely gentleman who sat us down at a nice quiet table like we requested when we booked the table. Our water and wine was poured for us at...

I do not recognise some of the recent poor reviews. We live locally and it is one of our favourite places to eat with family. Our Mothers Day Sunday roasts were as good as ever - large plates of succulent meats and fresh vegetables. Good...

went here on a Sunday, booked very last minute but had lots of space available for un organised people like myself! we had a camembert to share and oh my the amount of bread that came with it did not disappoint! it was a perfect...

The roast was very good - nicely cooked meat and selection of veg. The roasties could have been crispier though. Harveys beer was good. Service was excellent from all the staff, particularly the lad serving food in the front bar on Sunday 12th.

We had baked Camembert and pigs in blankets to start followed by roast pork and not roasts. All of the food was delicious, hot and well seasoned. The waiting staff were polite and attentive. So helpful to visit somewhere that’s dog friendly with delicious food....

We came here a month ago for an early dinner and had the most amazing meal. I swear, I’d never had a better plate of fish and chips, and my friend said the same of her ham, eggs and chips. So, a month later, we...

A warm welcome from the young man behind the bar, who took us to our table and poured water for us (we haven't seen that before). Our order was taken promptly - we all had the roast beef carvery. The beef was rarer than I...

Had a fabulous meal here. Attentive friendly staff. Good choice of menu. We hadn't booked but a table was quickly found for us. Would definitely eat here again.

Very nice entrance to this pub, off the highway via tables and chairs on the front of the property. In the front door, to the left a seating area, and a few tables and chairs in front of the bar. Walk through to the back...

At £35 per head plus Service Charge we were probably expecting too much. Cold pub to start, then the starters were poor, very average food - roast dinner for most of us; turkey not so bad but beef was dire, veg was very hard, potatoes...

Yummy food with a welcoming atmosphere. We were a large group and the bar staff were patient and attentive when we all started ordering cocktails. I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and found this pub/restaurant to be very well presented and clean. The food was tasty...

Came here for Sunday lunch with a large family group. Sunday roasts were very good and with generous portions. Service was excellent- staff were friendly, efficient and attentive without being overbearing. This is an excellent place to come whilst out in Chichester.

Nice ambiance, excellent beer (Harvey's Best Bitter), friendly staff & a really great Club Sandwich !

The crate and apple has a very friendly and welcoming vibe The staff there are very friendly and helpful They offer great vegan and gluten free options and are happy to tweak dishes where needed Would fully recommend paying this pub a visit I also...

A fantastic dining expierience today. The sunday lunches are amazing. One word Wowsers ! Great service in a beautiful pub.

No choice than to write a poor review for a local business which I don’t like doing but felt quite let down by the food. I was part of a large group for a meal. The staff were welcoming and made sure everyone had drinks...

We found this pub during a trip to Chichester Cathedral which isn't far away. We were looking for good quality food and a good atmosphere and we found it at the Crate and Apple. Being a Marston pub, personally I'm not a fan of their...

We enjoyed a delicious meal at the Crate & Apple. Their menu was particularly well marked with different dietary needs including Gluten free, with much of the menu being suitable rather than the usual limited choice. If there was the slightest hint of something not...

Called in for a meal for my birthday the salmon linguine was vastly overpriced for the quality. My wife's food was luke warm, would have been nicer and better priced going to Aldi. The people who reviewed it with scores of 5 must not not...

Dog friendly, lovely food, with great choice and lighter options on most meals. Amazing. We need to go back again and try the rest of the menu. The garden is outside but under cover, so good if it's raining.

Passed by here by accident. Parking was a bit tricky but inside was a treat! The staff were diligently using a whiteboard grid to tick off when tables had ordered, been served etc. Hubby had the venison and I had the risotto - both excellent....

Okay covers it …. Adult Roast beef was one full slice and of meat and a thin slither, 2 large potatoes but not crispy and only just cooked … gluten free option just means items removed from your meal (Yorkshire and stuffing) and no extras...

Thank you Lisa and your charming team for a perfect wedding lunch. Lisa's support and guidance beforehand, helping us to make our choices which were appreciated by all our guests. Best of all, we now have a new favourite place for lunch in Chichester. An...

Food was ok but poor service, waitress missed our starter order and when we asked if our starter was ready they brought out our mains. No one came to check on us and after we finished we had to go to the bar to ask...

I am not vegetarian but like to try different foods so opted for the nut roast and it was delicious ( I came home determined to make one myself). Partner had the ploughman's with roast beef which he enjoyed but would have liked to have...

Went with friends and had a lovely meal in the pub garden. The garden is so pretty with outdoor heaters!! We didn’t know it was there, definitely worth a visit!! Service was fab too thank you Rachael for being welcoming and friendly!! Great cocktails too

Having eaten here before we were looking forward to our evening Started off with the soup was very bad. Had to send back. Main course was good Many staff but service was not good. I had to go to the bar fir a drink (...

We met some friends here for a Sunday lunch recently and we all decided on the roast. First the good bit. The service was faultless, with polite and cheerful staff. As for the roast, from my point of view it was a bit average. I...

We had a lunch here on 1 July. 4 adults 1 dog. The dog was brought a bowl of water and made very welcome as we all were. The pub is lovely. The staff were lovely and we couldn't have asked for better service. The...

Amazing front of house Aggie , lovely warm and friendly person. Food was good and overall a nice time was had.

Went here for Sunday lunch and the food was exceptional! I had the beef burger with caramelised onions and cheese and my wife had the nut roast. We couldn’t stop saying how good it was and we were well looked after. For desert I had...

Possibly one of the worst meals. Clearly everything has sat under a bit lamp for a while, long enough to make a the bread on a hot sandwich go stale and a fried egg to go hard. Sausages were cocked but anaemic and starters came...

My friend and I came here for our dinner this evening, the staff were lovely and very attentive. I had fish and chips and it was really the highest standard pub food I’ve had for a long time really enjoyed it! Very clean and a...

I had heard such great reviews about this restaurant/pub, I was recommended by a friend to try the roast dinner, the pub was pleasant enough and so were the staff, The menu wasn’t as extensive as expected, but that said I was there to try...

Had dinner on a Friday evening with friends and enjoyed the ales and food which were served by friendly and attentive staff. The food is not top notch but is more than passable and worth a visit if you are in the area. A shame...

My family and myself went for a Sunday roast at the crate and it was fantastic. The staff were very welcoming and offered us drinks on arrival. When deciding our meals it was a clear choice to grab their supersized roast which I have had...

Nice place, good food, a little expensive

We popped in for lunch and we didn’t book ahead. We were welcomed into the outside areas to find a table. Most had reserved signs on and throughout our stay no one actually took these tables so we could have sat somewhere a little nicer...

We live just down the road in Portsmouth and, as busy teachers, spent some time deciding where in Chichester would be best. The lunchtime menu is great and we were promptly met on arrival and offered drinks. Service was pretty good and the two gentlemen...

Had better meals here before. 40 minute wait for starters,a hair in my burger and they forgot the salad we ordered disappointing.

Disappointed, had expected a better Sunday lunch. Plenty of food however beef was under cooked for my liking, knife provided wasn't sharp enough to cut the meat, food was warm not hot and broccoli was under cooked.

We visited this pub as we were staying nearby and the menu had a good selection catering for all. A good pub with nice setting and drinks selection. Friendly staff willing to accommodate. For us that’s there where it ended. My Mum’s vegan starter, made...

We have been to the Crate and Apple several times since moving to Chichester in June 2020. The venue is great, with a lovely beer garden and good decor. On our most recent visit we were looked after well by a very smiley and helpful...

First class service and hosting skills.

The Super Size Sunday lunch is not very super sized. The meat was tough and the jus was sparingly applied. For £22.50 I expect more. The service was slow and, when we requested to move tables, to one of the other 4 seaters not by the door, it all felt a bit too much trouble. The Treacle pie was more like an apple flapjack than treacle. For £7.50 it was not worth it, and we all agreed we should have given it a miss. Very average.

This establishment easily walkable from the centre of town was exceptionally well decorated with enough staff to meet the needs of all attending diners and drinkers The dining experience & beer was most enjoyable and reasonably priced Would recommend and will return when back in...

Lovely food. Friendly staff. affordable prices

We were a big group, and they handled it well. I had the pie, it was amazing. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food.

Head chef came across aggressive when mentioned that the roast potatoes weren't cooked properly by raising her voice then she grabbed my partners potatoes of his plate with her hands, "but she wore gloves" so that justified everything?! Never again. In response to the comment of actual manager; And yes we might have come across aggressive when head chef grabs the potatoes of a half full plate; I was just shocked and truthfully disgusted. And thank you for your response. Hope you'll get your "manager" sorted. No hard feelings and we won't be coming again for the Freeby, please give it to Stonepillow with our compliments.