Based on 1.439 opinions finded in 5 websites
Based on 1.439 opinions finded in 5 websites
Nº 219 in 482 in Chichester
Nº 54 of 133 British in Chichester
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Staged a 90th birthday in the annex very spacious buffet food tastes.
Andy White . 2024-10-12
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Had a very fun evening there with LoopDeeLoop DJing! Great pizzas 🍕 👏
Carrie White . 2024-09-21
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What a place! Great food, attentive staff and Landlord. Incredibly beautiful at night with all the pretty lights and meadow. They have some great live music events as well. Recommend!
Dee Parsons . 2024-09-20
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It’s exactly what a great family pub should be, which is so hard to find .The food atmosphere and service come together to make it feel like home from home. Am so pleased we found it.
Siobhann Royce . 2024-09-20
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Good traditional pub only let down by the food which was over cooked by a good degree hopefully it may be better next time
Steve Orbell . 2024-09-19
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Good traditional pub only let down by the food which was over cooked by a good degree hopefully it may be better next time
Steve Orbell . 2024-09-19
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Wonderful local pub with great food and atmosphere
Natalie de Grouchy . 2024-09-19
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Such a welcoming pub, with great food and service
Jonathan Isted . 2024-09-18
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Such a welcoming pub, with great food and service
Jonathan Isted . 2024-09-18
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Attended a wedding reception here. Great venue & staff. Bar area was small but not problem
Lee B . 2024-09-08
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What a gem of a pub, five stars for service, Sunday lunch and price. No wonder they are packed out every weekend. The best Sunday roast I have had in a very long time!
narcissiyellow . 2024-09-08
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Beautiful location, great food and great service from the friendly staff. Will definitely be back.
Kristian . 2024-09-02
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We had a large family gathering here and the location is great with wonderful views. The food and staff were first class.
Ali Ball . 2024-08-29
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Was really looking forward to visiting with a party of 8 but felt a little let down, we were hoping for Sunday lunch but due to a bbq event being held, it wasn’t on! I was notified prior to arrival and we were all okay with having a bbq food because we were visiting the farm down the road and wanted to eat close by. First impressions, it was a lovely quaint looking pub with cute decor, service was good, a bit slow at times but it was busy. Staff were excellent at dealing with my nieces dairy allergy so can’t fault that. The bbq itself wasn’t great unfortunately and we all agreed it was just okay. It was slightly disappointing, that being said we did love the brownie dessert and would visit again when we are next in the area to have Sunday lunch.
Yasmin star . 2024-08-26
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Excellent pub. Highly recommend. A real hidden treasure
Gareth Jones . 2024-08-21
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Had an impromptu evening meal after work, incredible views of the sunset from the garden and delicious food. The staff are really attentive and friendly - we were very well looked after by Arthur who was just delightful. Lovely country pub.
Lara F . 2024-08-20
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Pub has such a lovely atmosphere with a great outdoor space for children to run around. I had the chicken satay which was genuinely one of the best pub meals I’ve had! Thank you to Claire who was our waitress and bar tender Harrison who were so helpful and really lovely.
jennie morrison . 2024-08-20
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Amazing food and service at this lovely country pub as usual. Special shout out to our very young waiter who was polite, respectful and very hard working. Well done SRT.!
Stuart Tofts . 2024-08-17
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This pub is such a gem ... We had such a lovely roast here we chose it as the venue for our wedding! The setting is lovely with a large beer garden. Danielle was amazing at arranging the wedding and also making sure the day went exceptionally well on the day. The chefs food is top notch and all the staff are professional and attentive.
Stephane Forrer . 2024-08-16
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Mum and I have been coming to the Tich for many years but today they excelled. My Salmon and crayfish Caesar Salad was the best CS I’ve ever had. Loads of Salmon and crayfish with isn’t necessarily the norm - can be lots of lettuce and not much of anything else!! Yum yum - we’ll be back!
Jeannie L . 2024-08-11
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We paid over £16 for one glass of very average wine! The staff were not very welcoming and not even a hello or goodbye from them. They appear to be buying their wine cheap and selling at Mayfair prices! Will not be returning.
Floridas Finest H . 2024-08-10
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It was late Sunday lunch. The food was excellent (as usual) and Harrison and Claire were both charming, friendly, helpful and efficient. Couldn’t have been better! Thank you
Charlotte F . 2024-08-04
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Excellent service as always . We have been many times and always great choice on the menu especially the chicken satays with salad . We took friends on Friday evening and sat on the terrace with the lovely views . Even though busy service was excellent . We came back on Monday evening on our way home and stopped for dinner. Again food was delicious . A big thank you to Clare for looking after us so well . Definitely worth a visit .
sarah s . 2024-07-31
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Visited here for their tapas menu in June and it was great.
Stephanie Benton . 2024-07-13
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Great place for a 40 year reunion. Great food and what we all liked was that we weren't rushed.
Gav . 2024-07-11
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10/10 - there’s a reason this place is consistently busy .
Laurie McKinney . 2024-06-26
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Lovely setting inside and outside. Staff friendly and a good range of tasty food.
Katharine Remnant . 2024-06-23
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All the people who worked there were very friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was great, however the food was quite pricey and didn't quite live up to the cost. Still definitely worth a visit though as we had a lovely time.
Craig James . 2024-06-16
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I’ve been to this pub on a few occasions and have always loved the decor, atmosphere and food. Today we went there for a Fathers Day dinner for a group of 10 and sad to say we were disappointed. All the waitresses were young girls who didn’t know what they were doing. No one to welcome you in and take your name for the table. Had to ask one of the waitresses to take our drinks and food order after waiting ages despite being the only people apart from one other group in the restaurants. One of our party found a twig in her dinner, another found a hair and a piece of plastic yet one of the waitresses decided to point out at the end of service that a tip wasn’t already included in our £300+ bill. The food was OK apart for the additional extras but really the service was a huge disappointment. I won’t be returning anytime soon! Such a shame as this is a gorgeous pub.
ANNIE FOX . 2024-06-16
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Fantastic Sunday lunch celebration for my parents 60th wedding Anniversary, great food and service enjoyed by all .
Joanna Lawrence . 2024-06-09
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We had a private party here recently and the service was exceptional and the setting was lovely. We have been regular punters as well over the years and same feedback, hence the private booking. Great stuff 👍
Thomas White . 2024-05-17
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Service was amazing the food not so much we both had roast one beef one chicken everything tasted as if it had been cooked 3 days ago the gravey didn't taste of much the roast potatoes were clearly old and stuffing was just not very nice, and for me might just be me but sirloin of beef should be served pink ! gutted as we had heard a lot of good things ! Take nothing away from the setting and service the food let it down in a big way
luke cole . 2024-05-12
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Great roast dinner and drinks, lovely setting. Family friendly which can be either a plus or a minus depending on your situation
H P . 2024-05-07
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Best burger and chunkiest chunky chips ever. Gluten free option as well!
Meg Hikes . 2024-04-23
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Loving the barn-like extension which is new since my last visit. Still plenty of the original bar to allow the feeling of nostalgia. Pizzas were pretty good!
Jodi Bowbrick . 2024-04-21
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Excellently cooked food with good menu. Top class meat from the local butcher. Period interior with warm local vibes. Recommended for a drink or a meal.
Steve Walker . 2024-04-20
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Overrated. Went for the Sunday roast. Started was good, freshly cook squid. Roast not great. Roast potatoes like bullets. Pork dry and crackling soggy. Won’t be going again.
Mel Loxley . 2024-03-25
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Wow what a find. Definitely one for the foodies! We swung by here on our way home and so glad we did. They managed to squeeze us in but recommend you book. The staff are great- attentive and quick. The landlord welcomed us in and made sure we were looked after. The pub itself is actually an eatery not a standard pub. They have huge fire places with real open fires and stoves. The tables are really well spaced out. They also have a function room on the other side that was hosting a birthday when we were there. We ordered the fish and chips and the chicken supreme. Both were excellent. I should mention at this stage I'm gluten free and 80% of the menu was gf which was awesome. With that in mind I had to check out their dessert menu and boy, I'm so glad I did. A warm blondie was served with home made pistachio ice cream and raspberry coulis which brought a big smile to my face. We left full and very happy.
Renew With Sound . 2024-03-23
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Nice place to have celebration party.
T S . 2024-03-17
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First visit after 30 year gap. Still easy to find and parking excellent. Food very good and were I not driving I would have sampled from the excellent range of beers available. The dining room is quite large. Choose a table in the bar area for a little more atmosphere. Dog friendly and definitely customer friendly!
Mark Williams . 2024-03-14
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Excellent meal, very attentive staff and a very good atmosphere. Roaring open fire rounded the visit perfectly.
Malcolm Wheeler . 2024-03-13
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The food was great and the outdoor area was very nice in the sun. There is a little play area for children so great for a family visit.
Ollie Badger . 2024-02-22
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Had a great evening here with friends. The food was excellent and the service was top notch...nothing was too much trouble. Although the restaurant was full and busy, there was a friendly atmosphere...
Phil S . 2024-02-12
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Great pub, good food, friendly and helpful staff. Good atmosphere with great views.
Nathan Reed . 2024-02-11
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Great meal and service, would recommend to anyone and will certainly be back. Thank you
David Austin . 2024-02-08
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Lovely pub with a large garden and beautiful views of the countryside. Staff are welcoming and friendly and the atmosphere is great. Food was good.
Margaret . 2024-02-06
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Good service - lady with blonde hair and lady with dark curly hair were great and accommodating. Man with long brown hair was clearly having a bad day and was very rude. We all had roasts, and the roast potatoes and yorkshire puddings were obviously reheated, and the pork was dry with soft crackling. However, the pudding was nice, and so was the coffee.
Anna Wellman . 2024-02-04
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Great food and good selection of beers. Doing an offer throughout Feb on Thursdays of giving out a small vucket of wings with drinks which is great 👍 the only downside was the price of the beers, seemed a bit pricy when buying a round but overall good evening and great service from all staff 😀
Seb Brown . 2024-02-01
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This has a nice warm environment and a very attentive host. The food was very tasty and decent value
Richard Cooke . 2024-01-30
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Nice pub and a good Sunday roast.
D Sev . 2024-01-28
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Warm and cosy pub. Great food and service.
Sarah C . 2024-01-26
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Fabulous pub, great food.very helpful friendly staff. Will definitely return!
Ken Spencer . 2024-01-24
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I absolutely LOVE this country pub! My favourite country pub in Surrey and me being a biker, I have been to quite a few and none surpass this gem! Excellent staff, delicious food and amazing atmosphere! ❤👏 Update: If you love a Sunday roast dinner, this is the place to go after a day out! 🥳 Absolutely delicious and filling! 🥰
Vikki . 2024-01-20
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Lovely country pub, with big open fire. The highlight was the staff who couldn't do enough for you, the food was average.
evangeline clegg . 2024-01-07
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Ate twice, staff are superb - really welcoming and great at getting you in. Food on night one (pie) was excellent, Only thing that lost it a star was the Sunday roast: £23 for turkey and beef that was leathery, small, and presented like a school dinner. Overall a great pub though.
G C . 2023-12-23
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This is a little hidden gem! Definitely will be going back. Open fire and good food, what more could you want.
Daniel Westgate . 2023-12-15
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The moment we walked in we were made welcome by landlord food was excellent as was service will definitely be going back .
Derrick Elliott . 2023-12-10
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Lunch time with my sister great meal best pie ever.christmas pud and brandy cream .
brenda Beck . 2023-12-07
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Nice pub, drinks quite expensive but good service and nice atmosphere with roaring fires. Lots of easy parking.
Rebecca Freemantle . 2023-11-26
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5* for a winters lunchtime meal. Beer garden looks a very inviting place to spend a summers afternoon so a return visit is very much on the cards !
Alun Thomas . 2023-11-23
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A Saturday evening meal out with friends at this very nice public house. We had a large party, so food service was a little delayed due to a small mix up on the order. The food selection was great and the food quality was also very good. We will return for their festive menu in December.
David Pitt . 2023-11-22
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Food was underpar to normal standards. Paid £21 for Seabass (1 fillet) overcooked, it came with dauphinoise which for some reason had carrot in it, making it taste sweat, couldn't taste any garlic. Two people had the Chicken Supreme - Dry no sauce. Three choclate Brownies, mine was the only one which was cooked properly, one person had basically a slop of cake mix and one half and half. The menu was limited.
Anne D . 2023-11-20
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Beautiful food handsome barman from hungaria the young Bar Lady was beautiful too very friendly staff a lovely pub with amazing food will definitely come back soon
Nicola F . 2023-11-04
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I was with a party of 14. The service was excellent . All the meals arrived hot . Nothing seemed to be too much trouble. The staff were attentive but not ‘in your face’. We were all given a card with a number and QR code on so when ordering everything was transferred to the card so payment was easy as when the card was handed to the barman he knew exactly what we had to pay . A brilliant system . Thoroughly recommend
Carol Reynolds . 2023-10-31
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As someone who struggles to eat out due to dietary requirements (gluten and dairy free) I was blown away by how accommodating they were. We’ll worth a visit.
Trish B . 2023-10-28
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Adam, Dani and Freya were incredibly friendly and very helpful. Service is amazing and the food is always 5 star. Ollie makes the best food around.
Sharon McCormick . 2023-10-21
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Wife and I had lunch here as just moved in down the road, warm welcome, delicious pie and great service, can’t wait to come back.
jeepow . 2023-10-17
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Excellent Sunday lunch and a warm welcome
David Heaton . 2023-10-15
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We visited this country pub today for the first time for Sunday lunch, and were very impressed with absolutely everything! The roast beef and chicken were both excellent, large portions of quality meat with Yorkshire puddings and a variety of vegetables. The desserts were also of a very high quality. The atmosphere is typical Sussex/Surrey country pub with restaurant tables well spaced apart with a real wood log open fire - much appreciated on a cold October day. A definite 10/10 for the service, bring relaxed and friendly, and quick and attentive. We will definitely return in the warmer weather to sit in the large garden with countryside views.
Tim E . 2023-10-15
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A perfect country pub with great food and attentive and kind staff! We spent most afternoons there after a lovely long country walk. Great for the rugby and great if you’re looking for a beer garden!
Sasha Jones . 2023-10-15
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Very disappointed with my Sunday roast not impressed by the roast potatoes. Service was slow not many customers in at the time. Staff were very friendly
Karen Groom . 2023-10-09
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Smashing pint. Gorgeous lil country pub.
Rich Swings . 2023-10-05
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So glad this marvellous place was chosen for a wedding reception. So many things good about it. Extensive grounds with lovely views, excellent indoor venue as well, beautifully decorated, deliciously tasty menu cooked and served with great expertise, and most of all such a friendly, attentive, and efficient group of people working there. Thank you all for making a wonderful day even better.
Michael F . 2023-10-05
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The reviews were very enticing and the atmosphere pleasant, clean and appropriate given the close proximity to the old Dunsfold Aerodrome (birthplace of the Harrier Jump jet and the Top Gear test track). Sadly, we didn't find the menu very enticing and selected two burgers, one hot dog and one scampi. The burgers and scampi were fine but the Hot Dog was pretty poor given the price. The place is very popular so I think it fair to say that it is probably just our taste in food and the offerings here are not on the same track (no pun intended). The staff and the speed of service were faultless.
Triple777uk9 . 2023-10-01
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We came here for a Saturday lunch with friends as we were staying local. Fantastic service, great food, and a park for the kids, thank you
Hungryharry135 . 2023-09-24
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Looks can be deceiving; you come across a small country pub, drive past it many time and decide, one day to meet there for lunch. What a surprise awaits: a warm welcome, excellent wines and beers on offer and a great menu from a kitchen who don’t mind trying something different and getting it right. The staff are a delight as is the food and the views from the terrace are wonderful. Oh, and the Tardis bit….well you’ll see when you go, won’t you! The Doctor never ate this well on his travels! Dog friendly and recommended; hope to return soon; many thanks.
Charles H . 2023-09-21
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We had our wedding at the Sir Roger Tichborne on 1st September 2023 and we were absolutely blown away by the transformation by Danielle and the team! We left the entire set up in her capable hands and couldn’t believe how perfect it was. The decor, the food and service was 10/10 - we were lucky enough to have the weather and made use of the garden with our very own outdoor bar. If you are looking for a local wedding venue which won’t cost you the earth and yet will cater to every single requirement you have then give Danielle a call. The photos really don’t do it justice x
Stephanie M . 2023-09-12
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We had our daughters wedding reception there on aSaturday 9th September there were around sixty guest for the meal which was a roast the food and the service was superb Daniella and all her staff were brilliant nothing was too much trouble i would highly recommend the Sir Roger Titchborne Stephen Dutnall
Norman D . 2023-09-11
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Car parking after 1200 a challenge. We nearly gave up. Desperately need oveflow parking or should restict bookings. All too stressful and spoiled an otherwise good experience as there is no alterntive parking for miles.
Brian Humphries . 2023-08-20
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Danielle organised our wedding reception. Her organisation and timings were spot on. Her and her team are the most amazing hosts. The food was excellent and all the guests will return to eat as they were so impressed with the food. Can’t recommend this beautiful pub enough not just for events but also as place to eat and socialise. Would have given a 10 star rating if it was available.
Natalie G . 2023-08-06
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Well what can I say? What a pub, what a view! A few of us came for beer and it didn’t disappoint! Lovely kept garden out back away from the sound of traffic, well kept beer and good choice.
Tom P . 2023-05-29
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First meal out in years and so pleased we chose Sir Roger Tichborne! Greeted by very friendly and helpful bar staff and decided to sit outside in the setting sun. Amazing views! Chose Sea Bass and Liver and Bacon, both of which were delicious, beautifully presented and plentiful 😋 We will definitely be back and will bring the children next time!
CGCEngland . 2023-05-13
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Drinks were great! Staff were so kind and helpful! Landlord is very friendly and chatty, the staff at the bar were super helpful! Highly recommend
charlotte m . 2023-05-04
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Fabulous pub lunch! Delicious scampi and desserts and lovely wine! Perfect pub beer garden with gorgeous views and a lovely play area for the kids. Popped in for a quick bite and stayed for a few hours. Friendly staff and service, we’ll definitely be back
Gemma B . 2023-04-30
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Great for a Sunday roast! I had the most gorgeous roast pork on the Easter weekend!!! Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a Sunday roast location 10/10
Arthur R . 2023-04-29
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We were there on a somewhat quiet Monday night for a birthday meal and drink. We just expected a quiet dinner with a drink for a Monday night, but we had a great time as the owner "Gyuri" made the night special for us with...
Szecsi76 . 2023-03-13
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Sunday roast lunch was really quite mediocre, overpriced and simply not value for money. We left feeling fleeced and dissatisfied. The staff are polite and attentive, which for us was the only plus point. The environment in the main restaurant to one side of the...
I9105PBsimons . 2023-03-05
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This is one of our locals even if it is a 45min walk. Love this pub as there is always a good atmosphere and the staff are very friendly. Today was no exception. Sundays are always busy with the roast dinners being of the highest...
richardfI5170FK . 2023-02-26
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Visited the Sir Roger Tichborne today for a pub lunch while out and about got overcharged on the meal by £1 on each meal and had the benefit of having 12.5% optional service charge added also, fortunately for them my wife paid while I went...
robertcE3613DN . 2023-02-23
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Three of us went to the Titch for lunch today. I hadn't been for a while due to personal circumstances. The ambiance was pleasant, the beer was good and the food DELICIOUS ! The staff were very good without being over attentive. All in all...
JohnBat55 . 2023-02-15
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My wife and I went for Sunday Lunch as an early Valentine’s dinner… we both had a traditional roast and were very happy with our choice.. good portion size, both were very well cooked, crispy potatoes and tasty gravy!.. followed by a slice of yummy...
BigAndy99 . 2023-02-12
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Had a delicious lunch last week, the fish and chips were delicious and crispy, the liver and bacon with onion gravy was scrumptious and so was the ice cream for dessert! The staff are so welcoming and Danielle the manageress is simply the best! Lovely...
Tashsavage . 2023-02-08
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Met up with some friends and was shown a table next to a roaring log fire. Just what we needed to warm us up. I had pie of the day with seasonal vegetables. Tasty and filling. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Jackiemmm . 2023-02-01
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We were a big group of 25+ friends celebrating a birthday. I don’t think we could have received a warmer welcome when we arrived ! The service we received considering the size of our group was outstanding, drinks orders were taken immediately and they had...
Georgie555 . 2022-12-29
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One pub, two chefs, wonderful staff and seventy customers - yes, there were seventy of us - who were all served the most delicious Christmas lunch yesterday - thank you, everyone!
353Placestogo . 2022-12-16
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We visited for Family Sunday lunch . A very mixed experience . Burgers good , roast beef and roast Turkey good also .But the Yorkshire Puddings were poor , dry and over cooked , maybe reheated as we were a second sitting . The roast...
DOOKS2016 . 2022-12-13
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I wanted a resturant to host a suprise 25th Wedding Anniversary for my parents and i was more than happy! In contact with Dannielle for the booking she made it all so easy and stressfree, the day before the booking i met her over at...
leannewQ778BJ . 2022-11-05
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Just to say we had a fabulous meal with you and superb service 🙂 Would definitely recommend this pub and look forward to our next visit.
Gabby1969 . 2022-11-03
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We arranged to meet friends here for a midweek catch-up. The pretty country pub, decorated with memorabilia from the local airfield, was quite with about a half a dozen other covers in the bar, but for a Wednesday evening in November that's to be expected....
simonbsussex . 2022-11-02
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We visited this lovely country pub after hearing great things from friends who love locally . We were greeted by the manageress with a big smile and treated to what has to be one of the best roasts we have eaten out. Warm atmosphere ,...
K8207RIsimonr . 2022-11-01
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