the spotted cow in Chichester

went for lunch there was a party of six,table was booked for 1 o'clock, we started eating at 2 o'clock, rather a long wait for the meal, which when it Eventually turned up most of the meals where poorly cooked, my pudding was stone cold, I can understand that Sunday lunch time it was busy, but there should of been extra staff for the lunch period, I could go on but there's not much point, needless to say we won't be returning, my advice to any one if you have something else to do on a Sunday afternoon don't go to the spotted cow for lunch.

The spotted cow is now under new management. Customer service, Care, and after care is very good. The food is presented well, and is hot , tasty, and excellent. The furnishings ,seating and decor has been upgraded to a good standard now looking inviting and welcoming. Definatly will return.

Top notch food, massive portions, polite staff definitely recommend

Came for Easter dinner. The food was lovely but the experience wasn’t. Firstly our booking was 20mins late, London Pride had limescale bits floating in it (clearly not been clean each day as it should be), 3 items on the menu our tables wanted were out of stock (waitress didn’t let us know when seating us), ordered starters but didn’t receive them, straight to mains (waitress or kitchen error). Communication didn’t seem good between the staff as multiple times different people asked us the same things. We planned to have desert but after poor experience we just wanted to go. They comped the table drinks when prompted. Too many covers to handle I presume. My parents heard good things about the food and that it’s been recently taken over. We will return on a less busy day once you’ve had more time to settle as like I said, the food was good!

Very lovely meal. Large choice of food, all the items we ordered for excellent. The value is very high indeed. Thank you

Brilliant find. We normally eat at pubs nearer to or in Pagham but this is our new number one place to visit. Service by very friendly staff and the food is exceptional.

Here for sunday lunch . Very disappointed. Waited for over an hour for our food . My wife's linguine was covered in oil and no Parmisane cheese to spread over it . My roast beef was chewy and far to much on the plate . Veg and roast potatoes were OK. Staff were good but unfortunately will not be coming here again after reading so many good reviews online . Nice pub ,but surprised they let dogs into the restaurant part . Will stick to the pubs in Chichester for my Sunday lunch in future .

Popped in for a drink- service and drinks fantastic (didn’t have food but will return to try) think we have found our new local! Thanks Alex and team! Will be recommending to staff and clients within our own business circle. Keep up the great work from CCS.

Under a new landlord as of 18 March Well worth a visit!

Went in for lunch today Monday 18/3/24 food was amazing 👏 service was great. We will definitely be back

Very nice pub and restaurant, choice of food excellent, staff very helpful in finding us a quite spot and helping us to take food away having over ordered. Food was amazing we cannot wait to return. Gumbo was fantastic.

Great lunch, friendly efficient staff. Will definitely go back.

Stopped for lunch on our way home from Selsey having previously noted signs saying that the pub was under new management & open seven days a week! We were made very welcome, told our server that we wished to have lunch & then were talked through the specials, pies of the day & told about menu choices where we could choose a smaller portion. This proved very welcome! My wife had the tomato & red pepper soup followed by ice cream & I had the French onion soup - the best one I've had in many years - followed by a small gammon steak with fried egg, chips & peas & coffee. We shall return!

We came quite late on a Sunday without booking - they squeezed us in, including the toddler and dog! Lovely friendly staff great menu options, food was divine and the pup loved her treat! You just don’t find gems like this often these days.

New management and new menu. Excellent food and new team friendly and helpful too. So yes we are feeling lucky again to have this as our local!

So much better with the new staff Friendly, attentive staff Super dog friendly Delicious food

Very good food and fantastic service!

I had a very filling and fulfilled Big fillet steak! My other half had the pie of the day. Both were delicious and the service was exceptional. Always with smile on their face and would move mountains if they could, nothing was any trouble at all. Looking forward to coming back to visit and bringing friends along with me

Stunning setting for dinner, the staff were so attentive and friendly and the food was extremely good quality and value for money. The ability to have a drink at the bar and move through to the restaurant gives a variety you don’t get with other venues. I cannot recommend this venue highly enough. Thank you to the staff for such a wonderful evening!

Top quality service. Incredible food at a good price.

We were only people in pub on Sat lunchtime, having called in as we were walking along the Chichester canal tow path. Had a drink & coffee which were fine. Lady behind bar friendly & welcoming. Food only served on Sun lunch. We understand that new owners/manager taking over on 14 Jan 2024.

food was excellent service was great lovely going back soon

Great pub atmosphere, delicious food and lovely welcoming staff.

Great food, brilliant quiz and lovely welcome. We will be back soon.

Found this pub by chance when looking for somewhere to have a Sunday roast. It was one of the best pub roasts I have had in ages. I had the beef and there was no fat on it and it just melted in the mouth it was so tender. It is rare to find beef of that quality in a pub. Friends had chicken and pork and said they were equally as good. Vegetables were fresh and perfectly cooked. Service was excellent and the manager checked in numerous times to ask if everything was okay. Highly recommend for a Sunday roast.

Called in for an early roast lunch. Although not busy, they were expecting an onslaught so squeezed us in. Very friendly staff, nice and quick service and REALLY great roast lunch. I’ve had a few in my time, and this was in my top 3 of all time. Three staff asked us separately if we were enjoying our food. Was really good value too. Would recommend

Found this little gem by accident back in august while in holiday . Stopped for a Sunday roast and couldn’t have been happier with our choice . Best three course Sunday dinner I have ever had in a pub . Food all home made roast beef was to die for . Plenty of fresh vegetables , gravy was gorgeous . I honestly can’t find anything bad to say about it . Seems to be family run , all staff were very friendly and we were made to feel very welcome . Since getting home We have even considered travelling the three hours just for a roast dinner . Will defiantly book a table next time we are that way .

Food was good but the service was disappointing from minute we stepped through the door. I ordered the roast Lamb from the Menu on the table to be told it wasn't on the Menu that day! When I pointed out it was on the Menu in front of me, one of the waitresses almost snatched the Menu off me telling me I was wrong. It turns out the wrong Menus had been put on all the tables. I ordered something else and the food arrived quickly and was good. 20 mins after we had finished eating the empty plates were still in front of us so we had to ask for them to be cleared. We were eventually offered a dessert menu and was rudely told we had 30 mins before our table was booked out again. There were quite a few tables around us empty. If the empty plates had been cleared away sooner there would have been no rush on dessert. Dessert was nice but I think I was given a child's portion of apple pie and ice cream as two mouthfuls and it was gone. A friend paid the bill as a treat (in my absence) and a 10% service charge had been automatically added. Afterwards we were told by a 3rd party you don't have to pay this charge but it was too late then. We were not going to leave a tip as we felt the service we received did not warrant one. It's a shame as the food was nice and we like the pub (we are locals) but the waiting staff need to be more softer/gentler in their approach. Will not be returning and will not be recommending to family and friends which is a shame as the food was good.

Only thing did not like was £5 service charge.

Roast dinner was amazing thanks guys xx

Only went on Sunday and was extremely busy ssxwas car park

Rude staff. Asked if there is a table to greeted with a woman constantly saying no to everything! So welcoming

Found this absolutely gorgeous place by accident and was so glad we did . Only regret we found it at the end of our holiday . Booked a table for four of us for Sunday roast . Honestly the best roast dinner I have ever had in a pub. Everything was cooked perfectly . roast beef couldn’t have been better good selection of vegetables cauliflower cheese was amazing .we opted for the three courses which was £26 all three dishes were lovely . Nice family run pub with a lovely atmosphere.All the staff were lovely and made us feel really welcome . Would defiantly visit again

Excellent homemade food Whole meal was amazing Landlord is an absolute gentlemen Told us he had a new beer on and recommended it was a really nice Spanish beer Starters were best halloumi Main was wholesome and really delicious Would highly recommend

We called at 8.30am to see if we could book for roast dinner. The owner called us back to book us in. We arrived and instantly felt at home, friendly staff. Took our order quickly and was not waiting too long for food. The presentation of the food was amazing and mouth watering. We all agreed it was the best roast dinner we have had in awhile. Would highly recommend.

We held a wake for my brother at the spotted cow yesterday and I felt moved to comment on what a brilliant, sensitive, thoughtful and value for money experience it was for my whole family and the 80 or so guests that came. The communication with Carolyn Moore, the manager was always helpful, supportive, sensitive and we felt in really safe hands, for what we knew would be a big event for our family. The location, car park, garden, choice of food options, staff, cost and care for how as a bereaved family we might feel were all exemplary and I would without hesitation recommend the venue for any event. We were a large party so the pub was closed and we were not made to feel we had to fit into a space between busy lunch and evening times as we had in other pubs in the area. It was perfect. Our whole intention for the day was for it to be celebration of my brother’s life and a chance for family and friends to get together to toast him and share our memories. As a venue, the Spotted Cow allowed us to do this and more. We are so grateful to the whole team for accommodating us so warmly and sensitively. Thank you Jane

My wife and I went for a drink and a meal whilst on holiday in Chichester. We hadn't intended to stay that long but the manager, Phil persuaded us to stay for the quiz. We ended up having a great night. The staff were lovely, the food and drink superb, and Phil even found out what bus we needed back to Chichester and even escorted us to the bus stop! Top pub and top service!

After today's poor service will never go back.

Starter unbalanced ...roast Yorkshire uncooked.veg split tiny .pork to.ugh .pudding packet ....overpriced

I went here with my wife for a wake. It was a lovely little Pub and we were served by lovely people. The food was really fresh and presented with care. I hope to return someday, maybe for a Sunday lunch or a steak one evening 😋

We went for a Sunday lunch and enjoyed large portions and HOMEMADE food. Delicious and reasonably priced. They were very thoughtful and indeed helpful regarding my husband who has mobility problems.

I was looking for a venue to hold a Funeral Wake for my recently deceased Mum. As soon as I walked in I had the feeling that the Spotted Cow would be absolutely perfect. Carolyn and Phil, the owners made our time there yesterday so relaxing and delivered the perfect service. The catering was amazing and they looked after everything. Mum's send-off was perfect, thank you so much everyone and even though I live quite a few miles away, I'll definitely be popping in when I'm heading to Selsey.

The best pub food I have had in a very long time. Home cooked, hot, very generous portion sizes, reasonably priced. To top it off the ambience is lovely and so were the staff. Top marks

Great pub on a busy road. Friendly staff and excellent service. Food was delicious. Always poor a really good Guinness!

Called in for a meal, we were told they were fully booked but they could fit us in. There only appeared to be two ladies working and to be fair they were pretty busy but by now means full up. We ordered fish and chips as we thought this would be easy for the kitchen. I’m not kidding you it was awful, the fish had loads of bones and the batter was revolting, and as for the chips they were disgusting. They looked like they’d been cooked at lunchtime, allowed to go cold and then re cooked for the evening, they were dry and rubbery and a weird kind of black colour inside. I’m really not a complainer but this was just too much, so when I was asked how my meal was I just had to say it was inedible. The waitress apologised and said she would feedback to the chef, then the other lady came out and apologised explaining that they had an agency chef on and that the meals are usually very good, she took a fair amount off the bill so all was well. The place itself seemed very nice and the two busy ladies were very friendly and apologetic.

Had a wedding there Saturday fantastic food staff all friendly and helpful great day and night

Popped in today for a spot of Sunday lunch, met by Phil and the friendly staff gotta say great service and a top notch dinner will definitely be back with friends once again thanks to all the staff Tom and Kim

Excellent food and service, great poured drinks, really nice atmosphere. Will definitely be back again

Did not eat but great location for a beer, was visiting the canal and just a stroll away.

The pub is clearly going through a transition. The food is 1st class and I would suggest that the owner upgrades the Web site to make the place more attractive The pub is dog friendly however the website only mentions guide dogs A bit more exposure and this place would attract holiday makers and passing traffic Thank you

Lovely pub. Food was magnificent. Staff excellent. Cannot wait to return.

Great place to go for a good drink and very polite

Really great food and incredibly friendly staff. Would had been five stars however the front of house staff either struggle with table numbers or have communication issues, wrong dishes were routinely being brought to our table feels a bit like organised chaos. However the staff are friendly and welcoming so definitely worth a visit.

Came for Sunday roast family of four. Lamb, chicken, beef and pork. All were delicious. I can’t remember the last time I had a roast out as normally shocking. These were all delicious highly recommend and we will be back

The best Sunday Roast. Highly recommend. Had four roast dinners here pork, Lamb and beef. All were excellent cannot say how delicious they were. Normally hate a roast out and always disappointed. These were superb and service and pub is lovely

Our first visit and would highly recommend. Lovely interior to the restaurant, excellent service. High quality, home cooked food , highly recommend steak and ale pie, also the fish cakes (special menu).

I came here along with another couple and our children and the food was absolutely amazing. We all had a Sunday roast ( beef, pork and chicken) and it was the best food and roast dinner we’ve all ever had. Starters and pudding also was incredible. The chef is superb and a credit to the pub. Everyone was super accommodating and welcoming. Will be back in no time !

Delicious food and friendly service. Rang up to ask if dog friendly and staff were so lovely and saved a table for us. Very dog friendly which is just the pub we needed with our cocker spaniel and they even gave us some dog biscuits for him. The lasagne is absolutely delicious! Food overall was amazing. The desserts were also very yummy. Toilets were also extremely clean and the whole place is nicely decorated. Overall the pub is great and would recommend, We are on holiday and will be returning on Sunday for their roast.

Excellent food and good prices. Adjustable fir our dairy free requirement. Staff loved our dog. Well served Seafarer beer. See you again

Fantastic food as usual. Saw the Skate Wing and the White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake on the specials and had to try them. Weren't disappointed as they were both anazing. Fish was perfectly cooked and anyone who has been here and tasted Dale's cheesecakes will...

Sunday roast for 6, absolutely lovely. Really nice ambience and the owners and staff were something else. Super friendly and attentive without being in your face. The food was superb. Can’t fault it. Thanks guys and will be back.

What a wonderful afternoon. Came here with 4 friends twice in two days as the food was so good. The six of us agreed it was the best meal we had had out in a long long time and we all had something completely different....

Beautiful pub in a lovely village friendly staff and amazing food . Week had the Sunday roast I had the lamb witch was outstanding And the wife had the roast chicken The plates where piled high and a side of vegetables to fit to bust...

Our party of four plus Brabus the collie were fortunate enough to get a table at the last minute. A very welcoming venue... Lovely atmosphere. Didn't wait long for our meals. Staff very attentive. Our meals were lovely. So good, we went back the next night to do it all again . I recommend the lamb with black pudding mash. Absolutely amazing.

Excellent,not booked arrived with family and had a lovely evening meal

We were there for a family celebration for eight people, and we felt really looked after. Each person’s food choice was delicious and well cooked, and a more than ample serving. The service was so attentive and every attention was made to detail. The surroundings...

Fabulous food as always, steak pie filled to the brim and a fish pie to die for... lovely staff ..

Had Sunday lunch with friends. Beautiful food, very nicely presented and friendly, helpful staff. Will definitely return!

Amazing Sunday Roast Dinner. Highly recommend. Staff are great too 5*

My husband and myself went for Sunday lunch it was amazing we have never had a Sunday roast out as good as this, everything was perfectly cooked my husband had lamb I had chicken it was beautiful all the food came out hot and on...

The one redeeming feature of our lunch was the food which was surprisingly tasty. Everything else was poor. Half the pub was not open (I assume due to lack of customers), there was one girl serving who did her best and then there was the...

Booked in advance (as I think is necessary) for a Sunday roast with friends and we were all blown away by the quality of the food. I can’t eat gluten and my friend can’t eat gluten or dairy and this was not a problem at...

Absolutely delicious. Took Mum and Dad here for Mothers Day today with the wife and the rest of the family and we all enjoyed it. Not a single complaint about anything. We all had quite a mix of different meals too. The lamb, beef, pork, chicken and all the vegetables were cooked to perfection. Thanks Phil, Carolyn and all your team for a great afternoon and an excellent experience.

Lovely food, reasonably priced, in marvellous surroundings. Served in a timely, pleasant way, staff eager to please, and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended!

Fish & Chip Friday, with a pint what's not to like!

Been twice now and both times the food, service and staff were all amazing. Food is delicious. Service is prompt and caring. Staff and friendly, polite and make you feel very welcome. We travel from London to Chichester to see family and will always try...

Would thoroughly recommend, one of the best roast dinners I've had and great value. This was my first time here and we will definitely be going back. Thank you

We booked table for Sunday lunch as we had read it gets busy, good parking facilities. The service was excellent as well as the menu. We had roast beef and roast pork, absolutely delicious, great selection of vegetables and great value for money! We didn’t...

Like another customer who gave a two star. Unfortunately the pub was closed today. We had walked along the canal without phones so unable to check. However, I give two stars on the response given to the other customer who made a comment on the pub being closed. What an attitude towards a customer? I've worked in hospitality for years as a chef, waitress and manager and if a customer made a complaint I would never have responded to them the way the owner did on here. Responding like that is not the way to succeed in business. Sad 😔 maybe they had a bad day, but stop and think first before you lower yourself.

This gastropub deserves to do well. The Brownie desert alone was worth the visit! The menu is traditional but so much above average.

First visit and very impressed on the service we received, making sure we were happy . We were not rushed even though it was busy. The Sunday meal followed by the sweet menu was absolutely scrumptious and plentiful. We will definitely be going back there . Full marks for everything. Worth a visit .

New to the area and have visited the pub twice now. Always so friendly and accommodating especially for allergies (gluten free) very knowledgeable and happy to do anything for you. Food is amazing I cannot stress this enough it needs to be tried. I’ve been...

It’s been a few years since our last visit, but we were very pleasantly surprised during our visit early Saturday evening. We were met with a warm, enthusiastic welcome and shown to a table in a relaxing setting in the bar area. There is also...

The Spotted Cow serves the best roast in and around Chichester. Excellent value for money, I counted 10 different vegetables on my plate today along with melt in the mouth beef and a large Yorkshire pudding. All cooked to perfection. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. Do try the Spotted Cow but you’ll need to book because everybody loves it there. Top tip - walk from the canal basin enjoy your lunch at the Cow and then a nice easy walk back.

This is that tastiest pub roast I’ve ever eaten! Pub roasts always promise so much but never deliver. Great selection of meats, fantastic veg and the most sublime gravy ever! Couldn’t recommend it more!

Superb roast lunches. Well cooked, substantial potions, very tasty, good value for money. We previously visited this pub a number of times 10+ years ago but then went elsewhere. New landlords are now in charge and we returned today for lunch. We received a warm...

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My wife and I went for a Sunday roast last week and it was the best pub Sunday roast I have ever had! All the food was incredible, the portion sizes were very good and it was very reasonably priced. I strongly recommend!

A truly wonderful meal. Freshly cooked, piping hot, no cold plates, and delicious. The staff and owners gave me first-class customer service and, most importantly, a memorable experience. I would fully recommend this place if you would like to have really great food and an evening out. Also, it is perfect for big parties as they have a sizeable restaurant area.

Went for a Sunday lunch here and I have to say, the food and service were excellent! We both had the roast lamb with all the trimmings. Every bit of the food was fantastic. Cooked to perfection and extremely tasty! I would highly recommend this...

Had passed this pub when visiting parents in law before so decided to book for Sunday lunch after seeing very good veggie options- which is rare!! My father in law had roast beef which was beautifully presented and he said was absolutely delicious and cooked...

Nothing special won't being going back

Thank you for finding us a table today even though you were busy. The roast dinner we had was amazing with a variety of fresh vegetables and homemade cauliflower cheese and a huge Yorkshire pudding too. ALL the staff were friendly and service was really good. Will be recommending to family and friends and look forward to coming back soon.

We had a fantastic Sunday roast in this lovely pub. The food was outstanding and the staff and service friendly and prompt. We really enjoyed the live music too! Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Went in for a quick drink and found the barmaid was nice but the owner was a bit miserable, did meet a couple of other customers who were really nice and good to talk too and their dog sky was gorgeous and really friendly, would like to meet them again.

My friend and I went there today staff so lovely and friendly, we had the 3 course Sunday dinner and it was the best 3 course meal I have ever had and the best roast dinner I have ever had it was amazing and I am a fussy eater, we can not wait to go back already Thankyou so much x

Great Sunday lunch at The Spotted Cow. The roast was hard to beat and the recommended wine lived up to to the praise Live music made the day. Staff very attentive and friendly. Will definitely come again and recommend Sue & Mike Fortescue

Nice helpful, knowledgable team. Good selection and great menu.

i came to the Spotted Cow with my family for a Sunday Roast and we all agree, it was the best roast we've had in years! My husband and Son are both vegetarian and they said they had never had a nut roast like it....

Absolutely fabulous Sunday lunch! The beef was lovely and great portion sizes too. Tim who was singing was great too, what a lovely voice! Only negative was it was so cold in there, didn’t even take my coat off. Please turn the heating up! Will...