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Nº 230 in 482 in Chichester

Nº 57 of 133 British in Chichester

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Thought long and hard about leaving this review and appreciate that they need more staff but when I go to an upmarket restaurant I want to be shown to my table and offered some menus but the young lad on greeting us pointed to a table in the corner and said “it’s that one over there” and we were left to get on with it. We then waited at least 15 mins for anyone to come over with a menu. I could go on, the food was lovely but not hot enough, the gravy was brought out in the smallest jug I have even seen in my life and lots of people were asking for more. We didn’t have a starter but had two mains and two puddings and then coffees. We were there for 2.5 hours! Also, they were unable to provide a liquor coffee but it was still added to the bill. It will be a while before I go back. Hoping things get a little more organised. The restaurant was really busy and because of past reputation is doing well but word gets around.

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TidyMouse . 2024-11-09

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Awesome lunch ,couldn’t fault any part of the experience,from the moment we arrived we were greeted by Suzy,very helpful,cheerful and informative.My husband has dementia and she was fully understanding of his needs.food was excellent,well presented and a really good price.the whole place is so fresh, clean,bright and welcoming.will definitely be back soon.

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Joyce L . 2024-11-07

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Great food, very well presented and cooked. Would definitely go back.

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rob kennard . 2024-11-06

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Love this pub, great food, love music, never dissappints

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Robert Hiller-Metcalfe . 2024-11-01

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We went to the Gouguenheim evening on October 31st to celebrate my husband's birthday with a friend. This was a truly excellent evening 7 courses paired with wines from their Argentinian supplier who was there to tell us about all the wine pairings. Adam's food was glorious. A spectacular evening and I hope there will be more like it in the future as we will definitely be there.

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Travel637041 . 2024-10-31

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Extremely friendly and happy to help. I have taken my client here for a drink a couple of times now and being in a wheelchair everyone is happy to help. Very accommodating.

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Zena Scarfe . 2024-10-24

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Wonderful eating house, lovely food, ambience, lighting and super friendly landlady/waitress who made the evening fun too.

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Heather Woollard . 2024-10-21

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Popped in on the off chance after a busy day and were surprised that they weren’t too busy on a Saturday evening? The food was lovely (we had the Crab Thermidor and Lamb) as was the wine suggested by our waitress. As others have said; it’s not the cheapest meal out but you do get what you pay for and it was first class. My only criticism would be no one asked how our meals were or cleared our plates in fact we gave up waiting and paid the bill at the bar. Will return.

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StevePu . 2024-10-14

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We went for lunch on a Saturday. The pub had a nice atmosphere and we were greeted by the very friendly staff. The food was excellent and we finished with an espresso martini which was outstanding. We will be returning soon!

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Jacopo Barioli . 2024-10-12

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I've eaten here many times over the years and have had to delete a previous 5star review from 3 years ago to re do my review now. If you come here midweek, be warned. I came with a friend, we paid over £160 for a meal that was lovely, but we witnessed a member of staff who was clearly done with his shift, and at the bar...lingering over our table and at one point telling the other staff member behind the bar that he had "farted and it stinks" This was whilst we were eating a couple of meters away....and then we watched the barman rolling cigarettes whilst in conversation together..... There wasn't any service, really...it was odd. Gorgeous menu and food with the atmosphere of the foundry at kickout on a Friday night... The menu and food doesn't align with the staff we came in to contact with. It ruined the atmosphere as we were just wanting a midweek catch-up and a splurge on a nice meal with some wine, and we both came away pretty disgusted. Won't be back....

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Alice Galloway . 2024-10-10

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Always a great place to stop. Good beer and great food. Great views too

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Steve Seymour . 2024-10-07

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We had dinner here last night and it was one of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time. I had the lamb and it was SO tasty. My partner had the vegetarian option and loved it. We both then had dessert; Sticky toffee & bread & butter and they were both delicious. The staff were lovely too. Our waitress was very helpful and knowledgeable about the food. Cannot wait to return

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Allison O . 2024-10-06

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Stopped late for an alfresco lunch. Absolutely blown away by the quality of the food. We both had an open steak and onion sandwich served with gremolata and fries. Perfectly cooked and seasoned steak, presented with complimentary sides, elevated the dish to gastronomic highs. Even the fries were seasoned with salt pepper and freshly chopped chives. The strips of crunchy vegetables, some pickled, gave a lovely freshness that tantalised the tastebuds and the mustard gremolata the perfect balance to pull everything on the dish together. Well done Chef..

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Catherine Monnington . 2024-10-06

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The food is on the higher end price wise but my god was it good. My mother in law had a Miso soup which was sweetcorn, wasabi beans, seaweed, and other with a miso sauce to pour over it as the soup. A first for an 89 yea old

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David Court . 2024-09-21

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This was a brief afternoon stop, I have already booked an evening 3 course meal.

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Vince Harte . 2024-09-18

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Lovely place will pop in to eat 😋

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Julie Prodger . 2024-09-15

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Not a huge choice on the menu but what we had was if good quality.

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Wendy Miller . 2024-09-13

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Excellent food, very friendly staff. Highly recommended!

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Iveco 4x4 . 2024-09-06

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The food should be cooked perfectly for the price charged. It wasn't. Scallops over cooked. Crab was too wet.

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Lawrence Burgess . 2024-08-23

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Very nice country pub. Nice beer and garden

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Andrew P Walker . 2024-08-22

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Eye watering prices & sub standard food.

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Philip Hodge . 2024-08-14

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Not a very wide menu and quite limited choices . Very expensive even choosing first course for lunch which together with a salad worked out at £18.50 & £17.50 each. Although very well presented not exactly a substantial meal with ice cream to follow, at £5 for 2 scoops. On checking the prices online there was a lunch menu which we were not even offered. Very disappointed and will not be visiting again. ⁷

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Liz B . 2024-08-02

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Please read the recent reviews before visiting. I think its very hit or miss these days. The service was extremely slow and when we gave our feedback our waitress walked away. The owner was abrasive and condescending and accused us of lying about how long it took to get our food (1h 40 m). Even when the adults received their food the kids meal's were forgotten and they had to eat separately. For the price, the timing and service should be amazing. If they are slow they should communicate with you. We were not attended to during this long wait, except once, where we ordered drinks that never came. Some of the food was tasty, but the lamb was overcooked and tough. We have loved this pub for years and are so disappointed by this experience. We absolutely do not recommend visiting under the current ownership. An acknowledgement of our experience and an apology goes a long way.

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Kristina F . 2024-07-31

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Under new ownership, long-time customer, poorly treated. Waited ages for food (1h 40 minutes), expressed concerns and waitress walked away. Our children's food was never entered and so their food came after ours and had to eat separately. We were checked on once during this long wait where we ordered more drinks, which we did not receive, we did not receive our bread and olives to have with our drinks, we did not have glasses for the jug of water they brought. Lamb was pricey and overcooked. Owner was extremely rude -- told us he'd have our Google review taken down. We were offered nothing for our terrible experience, not even an apology -- instead owner was argumentative and condescending. Another waitress, did step in to support us and she was very kind and did all she could but she was working very hard without much support from any of the other staff -- it was uncomfortable to watch her work so hard alone -- but thank you to her for all she did! Today was very hot and busy -- I hope the owner was flustered from the conditions and reflects on his treatment of us and does not treat others the same. We used to love it here but would not return under this ownership and do not recommend.

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Kristina Feasey . 2024-07-31

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Several visits over the last few years and the service by one particular female is always so rude snd dismissive, the younger members of staff are always friendly and welcoming. Not sure if she's the owner/landlady but it's like she couldn't care less if you're there or not and I certainly will never be there again or recommend. 2 coffees today, she clocked us in the garden but after waiting ages I had to go in, she could've advised if that was required, v inhospitable at the bar. Price for 2 coffees £8.50 and she failed to suggest we had a scone with it as there was a deal on, read it on the blackboard as we left...unbelievable, such poor service.

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JJ G . 2024-07-30

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My husband and I had the most delicious Pre Theatre dinner. We only had one main course, but had some delicious homemade breads to nibble whilst our lamb was being prepared. The lamb was beautifully cooked and presented, with a sensational side of greens. Everything was perfect. We will be back.

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Littlecrofter . 2024-07-25

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Excellent lunch, first class quality food and presentation from, with some nice touches like the homemade bread and butter tasters. Friendly staff and the pub is nicely decorated. We will definitely go again and would highly recommend.

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Simon C . 2024-07-25

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It was ok good food well worth a visit

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James Sharrod . 2024-07-21

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Me and my boyfriend came here for lunch over the Festival of Speed, the staff are very friendly and the food was great value for money. We had the fish finger sandwiches and they were fresh and came with a beautiful homage pickled salad. Beautiful countryside scenery when sat outside too.

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Sophie Bailey . 2024-07-14

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The menu looked excellent. We chose two roast lamb and two roast pork. The meal arrived with an enormous Yorkshire pudding and a pile of roast potatoes surrounded by a pool of gravy, same for lamb and pork. The lamb was tender as was the pork but sadly the pork was cut in a chunk and a slice and owing to the gravy no crackling. The vegetables arrived but the cabbage wasn't cut and we had to pull bits off by hand. There was no apple sauce and no mint sauce but trying to catch the waiter to get some was impossible even though it wasn't that busy. We had high hopes of making it a regular stop but sadly we won't be going again.

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Susan H . 2024-07-08

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Welcoming and friendly staff. Lovely and clean bright bar area. Nice peaceful berr garden to chill in.

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Mac Kennard . 2024-06-29

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Booked a table for 1 which was delayed until 2:30. Turned up at 2:30 regardless, we were still made to wait for 20 mins before being told that our table was given away. After finally getting a table and ordering, the food arrived over 1hr later. That said, the food was good when it turned up

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Dominic T . 2024-06-22

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You'd struggle to find a better weekday pub lunch just about anywhere. Very tasty, beautifully presented and reasonably priced.

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Dave Lovell . 2024-06-19

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Lovely setting overlooked by the South Downs, but far too expensive to revisit. We only had drinks.

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Dave Parkes . 2024-06-17

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Delicious lunch en route to theatre fabulous service

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Mel . 2024-06-11

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We popped in for lunch after visiting West Dean gardens just a few miles away. Really friendly welcome, and lovely pub. The owner bakes her own bread and had little tasters to try - we came away with a loaf! We both had the steak sandwiches and were really impressed. The staff are lovely too. Had it been warmer we would have really like to sit in the sunny garden. It’s also very dog friendly.

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akm515 . 2024-06-10

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Well deserves 5 stars. Beautiful surroundings set off the perfect pub experience. Well worth a visit! Edit. Just returned for a second visit. This time for dinner. And wow! The food was out of this world. The quality of the meals would not ve out of place in a high end London restuarant. One our party was vegan and while there qas not a vegan option on the menu, the chef was more than happy to make a meal to suit. Superb all round.

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Gary Boxall . 2024-06-07

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Once good,now its a knobs pub,trying to be posh, living off Goodwoods reputation. Do yourself a favour and either find a real pub or a real restaurant. £11 for two glasses of prosecco.

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Muzz . 2024-06-04

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Disappointing experience at The Earl of March! We were shocked by the exorbitant prices, especially for families. The apple juice was a staggering £4.20 for a tiny glass, not even a premium brand. I can buy the same juice from the corner shop just up the road for 99p. It's outrageous to come out for a meal together with children and be paying nearly £10 on just two tiny glasses of cheap apple juice, alcohol was expensive compared to other pubs nearby too. The food was also overpriced and portioned strangely, which only added to our disappointment. Unless they rethink their pricing strategy, we won't be returning to this restaurant anytime soon.

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Mandy H . 2024-05-28

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Absolutely excellent food, best ever ham egg & chips with lovely picked veg. Amazing fish & chips - good portions. V friendly staff, v kind to the small children in our party. 10/10 experience

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Dianafisher1 . 2024-05-28

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Great restaurant lovely Sunday lunch

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Helen Rooke . 2024-05-28

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With its deceptively ordinary look from the outside, this place is bright, nicely decorated and roomy on the inside. This was our first time here and we were immediately welcomed by the friendly staff and directed to our table with plenty of room for our large dog to settle by us. There was a varied but uncomplicated menu to suit most palates and you could tell immediately this was going to be something special. We both enjoyed all three well-presented courses having a full description of the ingredients by the staff and finding out about the locally sourced and foraged fresh food. We both agreed we hadn’t had food as good as this in a long while and can’t wait to come back again.

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Nigel H . 2024-05-27

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Popped in for a quick beer while out walking. Nice stop on a round walk from Greylingwell and onto Centurian Way into Chichester.

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George Mackay . 2024-05-21

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Best Sunday Roast I've had in years. I opted for the beef which was on point, nice with a glass of Rioja. The gravy was divine. The potatoes are crispy to perfection, all of the veg was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. Faultless food. All for £25 at this standard is a bargain. Sticky toffee pudding was also outstanding. We'll definitely return.

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Mark Daykin . 2024-05-20

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Great pub in beautiful location, good selection of food and drink. A fantastic stop point in the Surrey Hills.

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Kim Blazer . 2024-04-30

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Good quality excellent Staff amazing Another very enjoyable evening.

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Keith Brown . 2024-04-26

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Returning ASAP Fabulous food Good selection of specials Fish choice Lovely comfy and warm welcome Good service too A++

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FussyHatty . 2024-04-04

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Amazing Easter Sunday lunch with my daughter and our little spaniel! Our first time here, but many will follow. Very warm welcome from all of the lovely ladies, exceptional service, always with a smile and such a friendly attitude! I had the Roast Southdowns Lamb and my daughter the Sirloin of Beef. Both were excellent and the potatoes, greens and cauliflower cheese literally mouth-watering. Easter lunch and the place was packed. But we were served quickly and kindly! Great food, great service and lovely people. What more could you ask for?

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Dogfriendliest . 2024-03-31

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There’s probably a reason why this restaurant was nearly empty on a Saturday night. We eat out in Chichester a lot and in comparison The Earl of March is expensive by all standards and the service disappointing. When we replied “no thank you” to a dessert we were served with the bill immediately. Even though we expressed surprise at being given the bill, by saying it wasn’t for us, the waitress stood over us with the card machine expecting immediate payment without giving us time to look at the total. We might have liked another drink but we weren’t offered one. In and out of the restaurant in just over the hour. The most expensive night over in a flash, we won’t be returning.

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janewD8085KU . 2024-03-24

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One of the great country pubs. Outstanding food and terrific service. Highly recommended

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Steve Goldman . 2024-03-12

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We stopped at the Earl of March for a Saturday lunch, having not eaten here for some time and had a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Service: Both the front and rear of staff were extremely professional and friendly. Food: The fish and chips were noteworthy, due to their size and quality. This was genuinely the largest battered cod we had ever seen! The chicken pie special dish was also fantastic. Value for Money: The standard of food and portion size mean that you get great value for money.

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Rich Sieb . 2024-03-09

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Simply outstanding food, beautifully presented and wonderful service. Started with very generous bowl of olives and cornichons and a selection of home made flavoured breads and butters - all delicious. We then had beer battered fish and chips - which was huge, lightly fried in the most amazing batter and absolutely delicious. I had cod with root vegetables - it looked too good to eat - would have taken a photo but couldn’t wait to try it!

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KarenPK5480XA . 2024-03-09

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Lovely pub, location, expensive we were happy to pay for good food and service. We were very disappointed and the experience an expensive let down. We chose a late sitting for our Sunday Roast at 2.30pm, there lies the issue. The starter Apple, Stilton, Walnut salad was delicious and outstanding. The cucumber bottles of tap water on the table a nice touch. When ordering the Roast Lamb, we specifically asked if it was served pink, we were told it was. The lamb served to us was not sliced, minimal, clearly the left over end cut overcooked and fatty. I had no option but to return the meal. Was told there was no Lamb left, only Beef or Pork. I was happy to have any of the above however to my surprise I was told it was the same lamb meat I returned served on a different plate with the meat chucks cut up. I was given a steak knife told to cut through underneath to get to the pink meat? ! Unfortunately some of the lamb was just too fatty and inedible. The selection of seasonal vegetables were great, however £25 for a plate of vegetables steep. This could have been handled proactively the opportunity for staff to put right, this didn’t happen, I did not consider it acceptable to serve what were clearly the last scraps left. As a gesture of goodwill a glass of wine was deducted off our bill and we were asked to give them another try in the future. Maybe we were unlucky, we won’t be rushing back anytime soon. Too many other good establishments that would not dream of serving up the poor quality of Roast lunch we experienced today. Shame as could have been so good otherwise.

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EmmaL276 . 2024-03-03

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Wow what a find. Booked a table for a Pre theatre meal. So glad we did as the food was first class. Best steak I've ever had i reckon. Friendly service and great value. Highly recommended 👌 👍 👏

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Marc Tucker . 2024-02-22

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Our visit to your pub was amazing greeted by a really nice member of your team my husband had the mussels I had your home made bread , very good then I had the pie beef and mushroom which was the best I’ve eaten my husband had the steak which was so good too. Thank you for a lovely afternoon we will be back.

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Lisa W . 2024-01-28

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first time we had been there ,everything was great but a little quiet as it was on a Wednesday so not much atmosphere,but we will see you all again.

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Yvonne Tottle . 2024-01-21

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Way overdue in writing this review but I am still SO appreciative of how this lovely place took in a hot and weary walker on a scorching June day and made me up a delicious fish and chips. Great service, they came over with a huge carafe of water to help me get rehydrated. Gastropub quality food but a nice neighborhood place with no pretension, wonderful!

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cag2012 . 2024-01-14

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My partner went out with her mum and friend and I was appauled to hear that her Mum was borderline called a liar as they were told by front of house that they didn't have a reservation which was not true as they made the call a day in advance and was confirmed. My partner has a soya allergy and whom ever took the order said they would check with the chef to make sure she could have certain dishes. They apparently checked. However, dish came out with Edamame beans... Which are literally Soya. Training is definitely needed after such a stupid mistake as that. The saving grace for the service was a gentleman called Jamie who I was told was excellent. I didn't attend, thankfully, I don't intend to.

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Laurence Hennessey . 2024-01-14

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My partner and I went for dinner at the Earl of March last night. The food and service were outstanding, leagues ahead of a majority of pubs and restaurants in the area which tend to be slightly underwhelming. The menu itself was exciting with lots of seasonal ingredients and the dishes did not disappoint they were (consistently) so delicious and impressive with so many different elements, textures and flavours throughout the whole meal. The service was also fantastic and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. I really recommend the Earl of March for a delicious and exciting meal out- I am so happy we've found this gem.

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Rosie Smith . 2024-01-07

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Open fire, good beer & pleasant atmosphere in the bar area.

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Carl Furnell . 2024-01-05

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Terrible food and even worse service. Made to fee they were doing you a favour in delivering a small portion of cold, overpriced food.

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John C . 2024-01-03

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On holiday visiting family and we detoured as this pub/restaurant was recommended to us. It certainly did not disappoint. A friendly welcome from Helen, presented with a fabulous choice of dishes. Pie of the day came highly recommended and again did not disappoint. Recommend you try the breads- delicious! Service was outstanding and the presentation and taste of the food was exceptional. We will definitely return on our next visit. Lovely to meet the family (fellow Northerners). Try the scrambled egg and smoked salmon bagel …amazing 👍🏻

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Janet Hall . 2024-01-03

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I very rarely complain as I know firsthand how hard it is to run a restaurant. I’m even more reluctant to post this as a longstanding customer of the Earl of March. But I have been horrified by the approach taken by the new management which seemingly places short-term profit above their customers’ health and wellbeing. I had to cancel a recent evening booking for two people as my friend had tested positive with Covid that very morning. Despite cancelling the booking at 7am by phone, email and the online booking system, I was charged £30. I took this up with the manager - including coming in with proof of the positive test as my phone call had been met with disbelief - but was told that there was nothing that could be done. It is my duty to warn everyone that this establishment seems to prefer customers with Covid to honour their bookings, and risk spreading the virus to others, than allow them to cancel with no charge. As if this wasn’t enough, I have never been treated as rudely by a restaurant’s management. Dismissive, accusatory and downright offensive…so much for the season of goodwill! Suffice to say that I will not be returning and strongly suggest that others avoid unless you wish to support high-handed, rude profiteers who show no care for their customers.

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Annika Small . 2024-01-03

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The food in this place is outstanding! Being vegan means we normally have to settle when eating out, especially in pubs. This food has a fine dining feel to it with great care going into flavours and presentation. We’ve visited 3 times recently and each time has been lovely. The chef is clearly passionate about what he does. The front of house staff also are brilliant! Looking forward to a Sunday roast. The non vegan food I saw also clearly was given just as much attention as mine. As a vegan though, the chef does request we give him notice of our visit so he can get creative!

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GoPlaces25277229066 . 2023-12-23

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Arrived before opening time, but my friend and I made welcome, lovely friendly helpful staff. Made a fuss of my dog too. Many thanks

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Steph London . 2023-12-21

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Amazing Christmas dinner at The Earl of March. This was our first time at The Earl of March, and it certainly did not disappoint. Suzie really looked after us and made sure all was good. The food was excellent and I will definitely be coming back.

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Jiten Shingdia . 2023-12-20

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So disappointed. The lady who served us was lovely and couldn’t do enough for us but sadly the food didn’t live up to expectation. We had lunch and decided on the pork dish. Unfortunately the pork was extremely dry and tough which spoiled the whole thing. It was also fine dining small and expensive. To her credit the lady came back and asked us if the pork was ok after she cleared our table so we said no. She apologised and said she would tell the chef and then took our coffees off the bill as a gesture of goodwill. Sadly I won’t be going back to risk a meal I can’t eat at those prices. Their home made bread is excellent though.

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judic598 . 2023-12-08

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We’ve driven past this pub several times as fairly local and thought how nice it looked - there is an amazing garden with wonderful views so decided to stop there recently for a drink, and are still in shock - for 2 medium (175ml) glasses of wine the bill was £22.80!! We don’t mind paying for a decent glass of wine, and this was nice but not spectacular; we researched afterwards and not expensive to buy “on the high street”. As a regular visitor to London, this was more than we pay there. It has really put us off as despite being a nice place, this is frankly a rip off, which isn’t a good feeling. We have no wish to return.

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Kimbers2108 . 2023-12-03

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Staff were friendly but service was painfully slow. Food was very poor. Salty and dry. The fish pie was inedible. Quite possibly the worst meal I’ve eaten out.

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VictoriaF2207 . 2023-12-02

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Book club Christmas Meal in the Shack. Room dressed beautifully, food stunningly delicious and plentiful, service prompt and friendly - £27.50 for 2 courses plus wonderful homemade mince pie (well worth the cost). We use The Earl for our monthly meetings, always very accommodating. Don’t hesitate to visit for meal.

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Trundlers . 2023-11-29

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Just everything is perfect, food you really could not do at home, everyone we met that works there was lovely, would we come again, you bet!

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Robin T . 2023-11-27

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Walk it on a Monday lunchtime. Immediate welcome. Grazing plate whilst waiting for main course fish and chips which were probably the best I have ever had. Huge piece of cod with hand cut chips to die for. Couldn’t finish it and was offered a doggie bag. Still managed to squeeze in a delicious bread and butter pudding. Well recommended, you will not be disappointed.

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sjmhhh . 2023-11-27

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I'm a foody and I will be the first to let restaurant staff know if something is not good with my food. The food here is AMAZING. The Earl of March's chef puts The Ivy to shame. There is simply no comparison. Not only it's beautifully presented and yummy just to look at but it's SO tasty. I've been here several times now and never been let down so I thought it was time to leave a review. The food is not cheap but it's worth it. It's an experience you won't forget.

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Ellie . 2023-11-20

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Oh my goodness I haven't visited the Earl of March for about 8 years. Went for lunch today with my daughter and it was fabulous! Helen was looking after us and she was amazing, so friendly and helpful. We both had the homemade fish finger sandwich with chips and a delicious salad and it was literally divine. I could eat it over and over, and it was underpriced in my opinion. I'd have happily paid more than the £9.50 they asked for. Seriously good and I'll not wait another 8 years before returning.

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Jane Agate . 2023-11-15

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£11.40 for a glass of savignon thankfully I only asked for a medium size dread to think what they charge for a large. I appreciate pubs and restaurants have to make a profit, it was very nice but left a very bitter taste

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Carol W . 2023-10-28

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I’ve lived a 4 min drive from this place for nearly 2 years and had never been in as the vegan options were very limited but that is only at first glance! The chef loves to be creative, asking likes and dislikes then prepares the most delicious food! This is like no other food in the area…his attention to detail, flavour combinations and passion for what he does is outstanding! The staff team are equally amazing. Our server, Susan, was very passionate about us enjoying our whole experience. We’re already planning our next visit!

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Jennifer Wright . 2023-10-25

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Very good food. Friendly service.

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Androids Mother . 2023-10-22

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A good country pub with delicious food. We stopped for a quick lunch on the way home from a holiday in Dorset and received a very warm welcome. The mushroom soup was extremely good, and the fish finger sandwich was something else! Essentially an open sandwich with filets of fried fish, plus chips on the side, it is like a mini portion of fish and chips, with a side of bread. Very tasty! Very friendly and helpful staff too.

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Dan Calladine . 2023-10-21

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Me and My Wife went here on 19th October to celebrate my wife's birthday!! And all I can say is WOW!!! What a stunning Pub/Restaurant Such a friendly service from front of house very welcoming !! And the food OMG I ordered the Rib Eye Steak, by far the best steak I've ever had !! Worth every penny ! My Wife opted for the Humongous and perfectly cooked Fish and chips . To start The Owner very kindly served us some homemade Breads and Butters which were lovely !! We had such a nice experience and the food is beyond amazing !! Oh and my wife was pleasantly surprised when the Owner very kindly bought out a lovely little Birthday Treat which My wife loved ! We 100% will be Returning very very soon ! We would definitely recommend this stunning Pub/restaurant. Thanks to the staff for a truly memorable experience see ya soon.

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deankB2290AB . 2023-10-19

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Great pub! Great service from Susi and Jamie! the food was really great. We ate there almost all week and had fun and went home happy and happy. Thank you very much to both of them. We will be back.

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HD MA . 2023-10-04

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The earl of march is a fantastic place to eat, we went for lunch. The service was excellent, the food was presented beautifully and was absolutely delicious. I'm looking forward to going back. Its a fine dining pub so it's not the place to go for budget prices, but the food was worth every penny.

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Roy Carter . 2023-10-04

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We visited here on a Monday lunchtime when the team had been taken by surprise with it being much busier than expected. Despite this the service was very friendly and added greatly to our overall enjoyment. We tried quite a few of the dishes on the menu and all of them were incredible. The presentation was beautiful and the taste certainly did not disappoint. Highly recommended if you get the chance, we would definitely like to return next time we are in the UK.

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Paul Leach . 2023-10-02

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Amazing and delicious food. Friendly and fun staff. I plan on eating here a lot.

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Marci Welch . 2023-10-01

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I Love they brunch lovely atmosphere delicious food and friendly waitress o Recommend it to everyone

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Meral Optimum . 2023-09-26

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Fantastic service Fantastic staff Fantastic Food Food very tasty and reasonably priced Made every effort to ensure we had a great meal On our way to take our daughter to Chichester university and dropped in From now on we will be visiting on every trip to Chichester You will not be disappointed

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523barrys . 2023-09-23

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Lunch was delicious, the service was good and quite a relaxed atmosphere

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Richard Taylor . 2023-09-21

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Had another super lunch - this time their roast! Lamb was cooked perfectly as were the potatoes and veg!! Service as alway was friendly although busy all staff took time to chat and make us feel very welcome! This is the third time of being here - the food and staff are just great!!

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BG195560 . 2023-09-17

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Probably the best place to eat in Sussex. The food is sublime, beautifully cooked and uplifting. The menu changes with the seasons. The staff are exceptional and hit the highest standards, knowledgeable and justly proud of what is on the menu and their recommendations. If...

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Longdagger . 2023-09-16

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We understand that this place has changed hands, so perhaps that could be a reason for the very modest portions? Octopus (admittedly not the easiest dish to get right) consisted of a very small tentacle which needed more char, and not much else. I was...

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Sally S . 2023-09-07

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Yet again a brilliant meal. Inspirational menu. Thank you once again for a meal, well presented, delicious flavours, & deserving of a star. Brilliant & friendly front of house too. John , Jane & friends .

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Jane M . 2023-09-03

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Lovely location with great view of sitting outside. Lovely pub. Food was average unfortunately, which was a disappointment as we had high hopes for this place. My partner had the ham, egg and chips….the ham was stone cold, as was the egg. We asked and...

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makaphela80 . 2023-08-28

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Wonderful. Great food. Great service. Great views and location. Can't recommend enough.

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Marky sparky . 2023-08-28

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Just wanted to say what a great evening we had here , the atmosphere was warm and friendly , the service fantastic , the team were knowledgeable and attentive. The Ribeye was cooked to perfection. We will definitely be back

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Gozface . 2023-08-26

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There wasn't a vegan option listed, but the chef went out of his way to provide some amazing food. Absolutely brilliant experience.

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Emma Prince . 2023-08-23

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Not often I say negative things but this is not the place for us. Too many dogs and staff were stroking them and then handling food. Mixed reviews on the food some dishes were lovely while others were just not cooked especially the vegetables.

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Sue E . 2023-08-22

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My husband and I sat outside enjoying the sunshine and gorgeous views. The staff we very friendly and attentive. Our lunch was delicious. I had a rib eye steak and my husband had chicken, both dishes were cooked perfectly and were well presented and fresh....

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debbie r . 2023-08-19

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WE have just had dinner and I have to say it was possibly the worst meal I have ever eaten. 3 of us, we all said the same. Steak was way under cooked. Mussles were flavourless, as was the bread to accompany them. Dessert also left a lot to be desired. We have eaten here many times, but we won't be back.

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wendy cannon . 2023-08-18

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This place advertises a fine dining experience. We had anything but! Very slow service, excessive prices Southdown lamb comprisesd two small chunks of meat, one mostly fat . A medium rare rib eye steak was rubbery, gristley and basically inedible! Chef said it was difficult...

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Geoffrey O . 2023-08-18

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I am afraid our visit to the Earl of March was anything but the advertised fine dining experience . The staff were very pleasant , however the food service was extremely slow and the quality was, to put it bluntly, awful. I had Southdown lamb which comprised two small knobs of meat , one of which was mostly fat, and some very small portions of various vegetables, while my companion had what should have been a medium rare rib eye steak....it was rubbery, stringy and tasteless and trying to eat it was not helped by a blunt steak knife. This was pointed out to a staff member who went and had a discussion with the chef. She came back full of apologies and said the chef had said it was difficult to cook a ribeye medium rare! She then offered us a free pudding! By this stage we had run out of time, forsook puddings and decided to leave. The bill for what is advertised as fine dining was excessive yo say the least. I realize restaurants probably have bad days and this was probably one of them. Hopefully for the restaurants sake, there are not too many more in future

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toby oliver . 2023-08-18

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The Goodwood menu was interesting and the specials too. Very full and noisy restaurant at lunchtime but outside on the terrace it was peaceful with great view towards Goodwood and the South Downs. Delicious food but the piece de resistance was the teriyaki tofu, inspired,...

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