the walnut tree in Chichester

We went for a birthday lunch it was fairly busy but we had no problem getting a table. Food was very good only slight criticism we had an eight year old who wanted the pasta dish and when it came it was really big so she couldn't finish it. A good experience I would absolutely recommend it.

Very nice meal, but where we were seated was very noisy, I know someone has to be near the bar, but there was a lot of coming and going, which disrupts the table conversation. My only other complaint, this establishment, like many others, seem to not look after there toilets, I can only comment on the gents, which really need a clean, every time I come here it's like the last, smelly and unpleasant, this room always seems neglected and tired, probably due to the decades of miss use, but still it could be more pleasant.

Friendly service with a smile. Food was excellent with generous portions.

Good place to eat, they served us wonderfully, the food was delicious and with good flavor, spacious tables, I mean a 10 apart from the Sunday roast which was incredible, the cheesecake was the best I've ever had

Wow ! Amazing gluten free meals. Such a variety. Amazing staff, attentive and helpful . We went two nights as we enjoyed it so much. I wish we lived closer. Highly recommended.

A favourite place, and on a Sunday evening, surprisingly busy. Great food, well cooked, and timely delivery. Sitting area is broken up so private and cosy, but in the 'atmosphere'. Staff were really friendly and it has a great choice of wine and beers, including zero alcohol.

Just had an 80th birthday party Sunday lunch for 10 of us & it was perfect! The menu was extensive, the service was fantastic, the food was excellent, all fresh, the servings were great, personally I give this public housec100% for dining out, just wish it was closer to home for me & my friends 🥲, really made to feel at home by all the staff. Worth every penny spent 🥳 which by the way not overly priced. Thankyou one & all. Xxx

Good but expensive Staff didn't really seem engaged and at times made us feel a bit like an inconvenience Food was good though

Gorgeous roasts, great service and very acceptable prices. Portions were just perfect. My son had a smaller roast and it was very generous. Will be back!

This has become our ‘go to’ for celebration lunches or bringing visitors to. The food is always very good and a great selection. Reasonably priced too. The service is good, food tasty and wine yummy, couldn’t ask for more.

Very nice meal, very tasty and generous portions. Service good. Atmosphere nice. Recommended for families and couples alike.

Dropped in for dinner during a weekend away at the nearby holiday park. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Lots to chose from on the menu and (specials board) and we were all very pleased by our choices. Nice desserts to! Good choice of drinks. Would definitely go back if we are in the area again.

Visited the pub after seeing the reviews, as we were close by. Food was great & the staff are friendly. The pub was busy for a Monday afternoon, which shows how good it is. Strongly recommended.

We've just come back from a lovely meal. There was 18 of us in total and not one of us could of faulted it... Food was amazing service was on point and the manager mark was just lovely as were the rest of the staff. It's such a cosy place I loved it. Thank you for making the father in laws 60th birthday such an enjoyable evening.

Stayed at the lakeside holiday park less than 1 mile from the walnut tree bar and restaurant on our last night decided to stay local to eat out and was so pleasantly surprised, the welcome was lovely, friendly and warm, I had the pork loin with dauphinoise potatoes which was out of this world, my wife had the pork and leak sausages and mash both dishes were delicately seasoned and plentiful. The chocolate brownie with dairy I e cream and chocolate sauce was incredible, myself I had the vanilla cheesecake with passionfruit coulis with mango sorbet all made in house again one of the best deserts I've had in a long time, it's no surprise that booking is recommended as after we arrived it got busy very quickly, but a little gem tucked about a mile off the A27 near Chichester definitely a must go to if your in the area

Being Gluten Free there was a fair choice on offer. I had baked Camembert and Gf bread to start, gf beef Bourguignon with mash and veg followed by gf cheesecake. My partner had a fillet steak followed by gf crème brûlée. My only observation would be that I would have preferred my bread toasted. (Personal choice) Having said that all the food we had was exceptional and would thoroughly recommend!

Always mobbed ( because its good ) and Saturday night was no exception. I had reserved a table and we dined in the small library section. Sadly calves liver was not on the menu but I ordered beer battered cod and chips ( not my usual choice actually ). It was very pleasant and the chunky chips were very nice. I started with the potato and leek soup which was great. Dessert was creme brulee which was a tad underwhelming if I may say. Crunchy top was good but the body was not really a creme Brulee if I'm honest. Not a biggie and it was edible. I always enjoy the Walnut tree and its my go to place when I'm home in the uk.

Great food , nice atmosphere and nice people. Much better than expected and tried it two times !

Excellent food and very friendly service

Had another brilliant meal here last week. 6 of us all had different meals, all superb. Can't fault it, always return here.

The food was very good and the staff are very polite and friendly

Excellent service and the food was amazing 👏

Nice friendly staff, first time visitors! Please do more than one vegan starter that isn't mushroom soup or olives... Veggy chilli was OK, but a bit bland, plenty of rice though! Lovely vegan cheesecake 😍

Soon as we got there it was my wedding anniversary out of 4 tables in our area was all empty then they got filled up all the other table got served before us and they was on their dinner before we even had our starters we just got up and walked out never to go back there again

Sent by Copilot: Title: A Delightful Dining Experience for the Whole Family Review: From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, we were greeted with warm smiles and a welcoming atmosphere. The attentive waitstaff immediately made us feel at home. They were quick to take our orders, ensuring that every detail was noted to deliver a personalized dining experience. The food arrived promptly, and we were pleased to find that our order was correct down to the last detail. The generous portions were a pleasant surprise, providing excellent value for the price. Each dish was beautifully presented, making our meal not just a feast for the palate, but also for the eyes. What truly set this restaurant apart was its ability to cater well for the whole family. The diverse menu offered something for everyone, from the pickiest of eaters to the most adventurous foodies. The kids’ menu was particularly impressive, featuring healthy and delicious options that our little ones thoroughly enjoyed. The tasty food was the star of the show. Each dish was cooked to perfection, bursting with flavors that had us savoring every bite. The ingredients were fresh, and the skillful seasoning showcased the chef’s culinary expertise. It was evident that a lot of thought and care had gone into creating a menu that would appeal to a wide range of tastes. In conclusion, our dining experience at this restaurant was nothing short of fantastic. The attentive service, correct orders, generous portions, and delicious food all contributed to a memorable meal that everyone enjoyed. We left the restaurant with full bellies and happy hearts, already looking forward to our next visit. This restaurant has our highest recommendation for anyone seeking a family-friendly dining experience with top-notch food and service.

Nice wine and a great atmosphere

Discovered this lovely friendly and welcoming country pub whilst on holiday. Awesome food and service. Great welcome to our family and furry friends. Came back 4 times whilst on holiday. Daily specials and freshly cooked food.

Bill wrong 3 times. Long wait Wrong starter arrived

Nice pub on the outskirts of Chichester. Large car park. There is an extensive bar and restaurant area. Wide variety of starters /mains which are reasonably priced. Very good pint of chilled Harvey's. I had the Calamari, which was cooked in delicious breadcrumbs, followed by the dressed crab salad, which was accompanied with buttered, minted new potatoes. Service was very good, considering it was very busy on our arrival.

Brilliant menu, quality food, large portions, friendly staff and excellent service. Top all that with reasonable prices - there is nothing not to like!. Top marks!!!! We will return again

Great food! The food was really nice and well priced. The service was amazing, friendly staff, happy to help. Would recommend this to anyone.

The service was atrocious and they were extremely rude and aggressive as I am a traveller and they Individualised me treated me different than all the other customers I asked about a dessert for my daughter the manager and a worker said behind my back I was looking for something for Free as I am a gypsy she said this is just Unacceptable and I am appalled at there behaviour

Every year during Goodwood it's a go-to for a dinner. Fresh cuisine, well executed and a large choice of dishes. And a team at your service, always smiling!

Last minute date-night, which didn't disappoint. Lovely table, great service & food was amazing.

Great country pub with great food. We had a lovely evening, Mark & Eddie made us feel very welcome, will definitely be looking for an excuse to return.

Another fantastic meal, service excellent well done to you all never rushed which makes it more pleasant, will certainly book again

Great quintessential country English pub, with the core ingredients of excellent service, great food and a charming atmosphere! Service was extremely friendly and attentive even during busy periods. Food was excellent and well priced. Ample parking. Recommended - will be back again!

So we're down for the festival of speed , went for an early dinner @1745. Hadn't booked but was told we could have the table till 1930 as it was booked then. Thought that's fine as will be done by then. They took us through to a table that was supposed to be free and people were sitting there, they were told to move and stand at the bar as they hadn't booked the table. Felt a little awkward as it was a bit abrupt the way they were spoken to Ordered food, couple of drinks all going well till 1840 and the people that had booked for 1930 had arrived early so had to leave the table. Again the way we were spoken to was rude. Is this just because it was festival of speed weekend or are they always rude to non locals ? Food was nice service was rubbish due to being thrown off a table 45 mins before we were told we had to go. Would I go again ? No due to the attitude and redness of the staff.

Fantastic food really impressed until we got thrown off the table. We were told we had until half seven but because the next party were early we were told to clear the table at 6 40. Disappointing but we won't be back.

We had a fantastic meal here! 10/10 would recommend. It was so busy and we had not booked but staff managed to find us a table without any issues. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. The staff were so nice! If we were local, it would be one of my top places to eat at regularly.

Service was great, very attentive. Food was tasty and served piping hot with good sized portions too. I cannot fault this place. If I lived closer I'd be here more often. Would highly recommend!

EDIT: 4/7/2024 Went here for dinner after a few of the other pubs in the area were a bit of a letdown. Fantastic staff, great food too. Will definitely be back, much improved from my last visit. ORIGINAL REVIEW AUG 2023 Can't give a score for food as we only went in for a drink, seemed very expensive and the staff weren't overly friendly as it was very busy and seemed stressed.

Lovely place, very nice food, very nice staff, really enjoyed it 👌

Took my 91yr old dad here for lunch as he was born in Runcton, 10 of us in total, meals came out together, piping hot and delicious, had puds, all home made, lovely staff and owner. Already planning our next visit.

Lovely food staff and vicinity,

Eat here for lunch and dinner whilst staying at Lakeside. Could not fault the food, well cooked and presented and served quickly.

Excellent service highly recomended food, brilliant atmosphere

Was part of a church mens group and have to say never been here before that the welcome was lovely and the staff and food was outstanding,will be back in the near future.

If you are in this area you really need to go to this pub the food is exceptional 🙂

First time visiting, Good food and service in a very attractive pub.

Fabulous meal, food cooked to perfection and friendly efficient service.

We throughly enjoyed our meals, beer and wines. I had vegetable soup and omg it was so tasty then the leek and cheddar quiche with potato's and salad, again super tasty, no room for pudding. My husband had a couple of beers the roasted king prawns in garlic which I too tasted and its delicious. He then had bangers and mash with lovely FRESH vegetables topped off with a sticky date pudding. The meals were delicious the staff amazing 👏 and atmosphere friendly and inviting. We would definitely be back. Thanks

Always good service and excellent food

Lovely evening out with friends, food was outstanding 👌

Went 730 Friday night to meet friends for evening meal. The place was packed, and not a single table was free. Luckily, we had precooked, or I am sure we would not have got in. We were greeted within seconds and shown to our table. All the staff were very attentative and couldn't do enough for you. The food was great. Really, scrummy 😋. My husband and I are vegetarians, and there were a couple of choices, and what we had was lovely . Service was amazing. And all the staff are so very nice 👍 👌 😊 If I had one complaint, it would be the noise level. It was so noisy that you had to lean across the table to hear what was being said by friends..the waitress said there was a party up the top level, but even after they left it was the same. Other than this, it was perfect. It isn't often these days you go somewhere where the staff are this friendly and the food is such good quality and of a high standard. The place was clean, food amazing, staff wonderful ☺️

Excellent food, friendly staff and quick service.

We went here this evening for my sons birthday the staff were extremely friendly, accomodating and welcoming, the food was amazing service was incredible, gorgeous building and surroundings.thank you thank you thankyou xxx

Would say possible the worst place I have eaten I had tempura prawns for starter and they come out frozen still in the middle so had to send them back then I had fish and chips for main course and the mushy pea were also cold then when it come to paying the bill for 2 starters and to fish and chips nerly costing £70 they wanted to still charge me a service charge i will not be returning customer service skills was absoulty shocking. I'm not one for really writing reviews but in this case I belive it was nessersary

As always enjoyed our meals, friendly service and the company of some very friendly dogs!

Great food, ambience was fantastic and the staff were brilliant.

Lovely old pub, good selection of beers, dog friendly, nice landlord and big beer garden. Well worth a visit.

You could not get better food and Atmos and service very good pub and restaurant

Can't rate food, didn't eat there. Attentive, friendly bar staff. Has gluten free beer, ale and lager offering which is unusual but great to have the choice.

Had a wonderful meal . Starter walnut goat cheese and honey husband had asparagus streaky bacon and cheese shavings. Main skate wings in butter caper sauce new potatoes veg husband fillet steak chutney chips mushrooms tomato salad sweets brioche bread and butter pudding the meal was tasty a feast flavours was superb second time we have been there sat at same table staff very friendly and efficient a most welcome restaurant

Great food, lovely staff and good prices

Ate here twice in one week. The sunday roast was good. Always busy but managed to fit us on both times.

Sunday lunch, lovely food. Brilliant service, staff are amazing. Great beer. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Lovely location with plenty of parking. Includes a large tradition interior with plenty of outside dining.

We often pop in for a drink when we holiday in the area. This time we booked for an evening meal. The food was amazing 👏 would definitely recommend 👌

Will be back here again for sure. Excellent all round.

I can not recommend the Walnut tree enough. Staff are so friendly and amazing. The food is brilliant and the atmosphere is great.

Lovely lunch today. Good choice of food, very reasonable priced. Service excellent. I would highly recommend The Walnut Tree.

Went today for some lunch, the menu had so much choice to choose from, the staff were brilliant and the kids had so much fun in the play area! Will definitely be returning 🥰

Dined here a fair few times now and each time it’s been excellent! Gets very busy on a Sunday (no surprise there) so you might be fighting for a parking space, with that in mind a small car is much more suited on a Sunday. That is the only negative point really, but then it shows how good the Walnut Tree is, hence how busy it gets on a Sunday. Other than that highly recommended.

Great evening out with family and friends. All had different meals and all were very enjoyable. Good service

A beautiful lunch for a belated mother's day. I hadn't been here for quite a few years so wasn't sure what it would be like now but I was not disappointed. Great menu, food was absolutely beautiful, brilliant and friendly staff and service, and a beautiful country pub with a lovely atmosphere. What more can you want? It was also so lovely to see dogs being welcome.

Pleasant friendly rural pub restaurant. Dog friendly too. Has a relaxed welcoming atmosphere, good and varied menu, and good food with decent portions. Popular, especially at weekends, so worth booking if eating.

Amazing roast dinner today cooked to perfection thank you from sue Tony Fletcher

Lovely restaurant, been before but the food is even better now than ever! Service was quick and efficient considering how busy the place was. Going again in a couple of weeks for my birthday. 😃😃

All four of us ordered and had a Baguette, three ham and one smoked salmon with chips, they were not only delicious but were made to perfection. A most enjoyable lunch which we will be doing again.

I was at the Walnut tree for a Wake, we lost a good friend and neighbour, a very sad occasion, the food was very good and the waiting staff were very good, polite and friendly except for one lady who seemed to think that she should be different. Where the rest of the staff wore the usual smart black outfits, this lady who is rather large seemed to think that we should be treated to something different. She wore a dangerously short light grey outfit that quite honestly I found offensive when I had gone there to eat and this was rather off putting. She was a nice looking lady and maybe wearing a nice business outfit/dress would enhance her figure for the better.

We arranged to meet two other couples here on Tuesday 5th March. We had arrived early so decided to order a couple of drinks from the bar. I ordered a diet cola and my husband had an ale. When my cola arrived it was flat so I asked the waitress if their cababna gas had gone so she went off to ask the bar staff. She came back and offered to get me a bottle of cola instead but I would have to pay the difference.....I thought this was dreadful customer service so refused . In short I paid £3.50 or something like that for a cola I couldn't drink because it tasted disgusting, I was so angry that I was not then going to pay my money to them for food , I felt obliged to order as everyone else was eating but I didn't enjoy the food as I felt I had been treated badly and begrudged paying them my money. I was not impressed with this place at all so wouldn't return I will give my money to another establishment who know how to treat customers. This could have had a completely different outcome had the staff been trained properly in customer service.

Absolutely lovely. Amazing food, great service. The cheesecake OMG, thought I had died and gone to heaven

We arrived at after 8pm that kitchen shut at 9pm. Was welcomed in and shown to table. Interesting decor. Given menu options and a specials board. We chose of board and menu. Look, quality and taste were all there and on point. Price was also reasonable for todays market. Currently is now in my top ten, but list only has five restaurants and one of those I have not been to for a very long time. Am I fussy? When it's right it is.

What can I say, food is delicious and the staff are so attentive and friendly. Great selection of food and drink on offer too. Can't wait to go back.

We had a very warm welcome from the team at The Walnut Tree last night. Our party of 12 had reduced to 9 and they kindly set up a large round table for us. We took advantage of the selection of no and low alcohol beers and gluten free drinks too. There was an extensive menu to choose from, with some gluten free and vegan options too. The service was quick and the team very friendly. Will be back!

Food was great, as always. The staff are really friendly, without being obtrusive. The seating is set out in different areas, so it never feels crowded. It's a calm atmosphere and have never been rushed for the table to be used again, they're very good at juggling tables.

My family and I went for Sunday lunch, which was okay. We found it quite expensive for what we had and we were also overcharged on the drinks. (Three more than we actually had. ) They obviously didn't believe us and the barman went through his receipts twice looking for proof of what we hadn't had! He begrudgingly adjusted the bill, no apology, after making us feel like liars. They have lost us as customers, but I doubt they will care, given their attitude. 😢

We went there for my special birthday a few days ago we arrived at 7 waited an hour and a half for our food.We all paid our contribution and there was 18 pounds owing which my husband had to pay. We will not be returning.

My first visit to this pub Easy parking No food available after 3 which surprised me . Not impressed Looks a busy pub. Needs a bit of refurbishment dated in side old worn furniture. Not a great selection of ales . Wine list not bad . I noticed around 12 work men scattered around the place with mud filled or paint stained clothes sitting on the furniture. Not sure how you manage that . The next person that sits in the furniture covered in dirt. Staff pleasant enough. Not me for wont return.

We were a large party of all age groups the service was very good. We were all served with in mins of each other. And the food was lovely.

Booked for the first time for Valentines night. Really warm welcome. It was a set menu with a perfect choice for us. My wife had the see Bass and I had the steak both perfectly cooked and presented. A minor point we ordered a bottle of white and red wine not house . It was plonk on the was table opened already with no offer of tasting . Although this was a negotiation us our overall experience was excellent.

Would definitely dine here again if visiting in the area. Staff were all lovely, very efficient and friendly. Food was delicious. Totally recommend.

brilliant service and food, and reasonably priced would highly recommend 👌

Drive past many times so thought let give pub a try .it was a great night staff very friendly and helpful made us feel most welcome food was tasty and plentiful husband had smoked salmon and prawns I had camembert onion relish and half baguette delicious dinner was fillet steak gorgeous chips salad mushrooms tomato I had chicken pasta a tasty meal great value Great staff will be back

Went Sunday lunchtime Lovely pub, good service, good food menu with plenty of choices for everyone , plenty of parking spaces.

Excellent lunch after a good country walk. Could do with some extra veggie options including a veggie pie.

Lovely food, great service just a shame no wheel chair accessible toilets. Hence 4 stars.

Although we were early we received a warm welcome and soon found ourselves seated. Allergens were checked and drinks ordered. The menu is excellent and we all had a good conversation about the dishes. Once again, allergens were checked by the server and we placed our order. There were 8 of us dining and we all ordered something different. I felt sorry for the chef, but it was handled so well. Whilst waiting for the food to arrive, the staff made sure we had plenty of drinks, were comfortable and had everything we needed. When the food arrived at the table, it looked amazing, on hot plates and the aromas were fantastic. The Chef got an A* from us as everything was cooked to perfection. Considering that there were 2 Head Chef's, a Baker, and a Food Nutritional Teacher at the table and only compliments were heard, we can say that the main meal was perfect and a definite hit. Dessert was amazing too and a must. The whole evening was beyond what we expected. - Fantastic staff, amazing food, lovely atmosphere. Thank you

Just had a beautiful meal at the walnut tree. Seven of us ate here and the food was beautifully cooked. The camenbert with crusty bread was delicious and enough for 2 to be honest. The steak in the steak and kidney pie was tender and melted in the mouth. A true culinary experance, in a wonderfully atmospheric place, with very attentive staff