The Wheatsheaf Inn in Chichester

Don't come here to work and don't come here to support the fact they don't pay there staff on time. They never even bothered contacting me even though I sent them countless voicemails emails sms texts wattsapp and whatever the management blocked me highly unprofessional don't support this.

Some of the staff in there are rude and not polite

Had a quick pint here while on a mini adventure and it was lovely , so will deffo come.here again

We have eaten here three times since they got a chef and it has been consistently excellent. So pleased Midhurst finally has somewhere for good pub food and Sunday roasts . My only advice - ask for extra gravy!

We have been several times. It's a very friendly pub, quite busy in the bar but the dining area is quiet enough to enjoy an intimate meal. First we had Friday's fish and chips which was really good. Brilliant crispy batter and perfectly cooked cod (enormous), good crushed peas and homemade tartar sauce. An excellent Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough (Wairu River) complemented it very well. We were so impressed we booked Sunday lunch. We had the pork belly which was soft and tender and accompanied by 10 different vegetables and roast potatoes. We have booked fish and chips every Friday.

A Very welcoming pub with excellent food. We had a main meal and dessert. Everything was freshly cooked and beautifully presented. Would certainly recommend.

Arrived for a drink at 22.05 in the evening 4 of us , was told by bar staff that was not possible , they had closed ,the website says the pub closes at 23.00, no where near last orders , bar person was objectionable .

Visited on 24 Augustv2024. Shame. Pub has started serving food again. Our dishes were cold. The kitchen (main chef) seemed disorganised. Was more interested in serving lobster to the owners than paying guests. Interesting business concept. The pub for a drink is great.

A traditional local boozer in the heart of the beautiful Sussex market town. Lovely ales, beers and great food. Can even watch the match if ur inclined. Deffo recommend 😎

No food currently as missing the chef, but service and ambience were top notch. Nice selection of drinks available as well.

I made a phone booking by leaving a voicemail as we had had a superb meal here in March. As I happened to be passing the pub later that day I popped in just to confirm the reservation…as I had not had a response. I was informed there was no chef… so no food! I asked when they were going to respond to my phone reservation to let me know this; because I could have made a special trip to the pub that evening expecting dinner! They couldn’t answer that! Very poor service and such a different experience from when we were last there!

Only popped in for a drink so can't comment on food. Beer was good, staff were friendly and efficient, the bar area was sort of cosy and the prices were really good👍

Seems like a popular local, friendly atmosphere and very attentive staff. The restaurant closes at 3pm on a Saturday, food we had was OK. I probably wouldn't eat there again but I'd certainly have another drink there. Many thanks

The pub oozes character, oak beams, stone floors, log fire and a chapel which is used as a function room. Pub grub and a good range of beers. There is a separate dining area or you can eat in the bar area if you wish.

Fabulous pub......so friendly and awesome home made Scotch eggs with Piccalili!

Visited early on a Friday evening pub wasn’t busy- waitress very pleasant Fish & chips with minted peas poor quality - batter very soggy seemed to have been reheated A dessert spoon of hard dried up peas - must have been reheated in microwave - unappetising Cheesecake with ice cream and berry selection - a very small portion with 2 grapes on top dusted in icing sugar !! Berries surely means a selection of blueberry/ raspberry/ strawberry

Small cosy pub with a decent menu. Lovely staff, who was friendly and patient with our requests.

Lovely friendly staff nice meal and a pint of Guinness wel worh the visit

The reviews for this pub appeared mainly good so we stopped by for lunch , sadly in our view they did not live up to what people had said , no scampi , no fish & chips and the food was average , the poor waitress was rushed off her feet because the place appeared to be short staffed.

Lovely old pub and staff friendly we had lunch on Valentine’s Day it was awful the carbonara was just like plain spaghetti dry no meat no taste steak was no better raw mushrooms and tomato’s burnt chips very disappointed won’t be going back

Stopped for lunch. Friendly barmaid made for a lovely welcome. Badgers beer was excellent. Lunch not great. Special of chicken and ham pie promised great things. Crunchy pastry but so little filling. Days soup was ok, but only half a bow with 1x slice of dry bread for 6.95! Happily return for a beer but will skip lunch.

Nice place, friendly staff. They even had dog biscuits for customers pets, a nice touch.

Lovely cosy 0ld pub Gorgeous food. Nice staff.

We decided to treat ourselves to a Sunday roast at The Wheatsheaf, having heard good things about the food there. It was such a great choice, as our food was fabulous. We had booked our table, which was a good decision as it was getting quite busy. It was ready for us, with our name on it, with nicely set out glasses and cutlery. We had our dog with us and he was given biscuits and water. It was no problem having him in the eating area. Although if you have a lively dog, I'd possibly not bring them, as it's not a massive space. We opted for the roast beef. It was perfectly cooked - a real surprise as a lot of places overcook the meat. This was pink and served with red wine gravy and all the trimmings. The veggies were lovely. We had crisp roast potatoes, parsnips & carrots, tenderstem broccoli and cauliflower cheese. The plate was not overloaded, which was appealing. Also it wasn't dominated by any over-sweetened red cabbage, which seems to be a thing at the moment! The home made mint sauce was fresh and vibrant. The service was fabulous - thank you Cheryl. We were really well looked after and made to feel very welcome. I'd really recommend The Wheatsheaf Sunday Roast based on our experience.

Really welcoming cosy pub in the heart of Midhurst. We were a table of 9 who were fed at 8.45pm on a Tuesday, when many other pubs would have stopped serving food. Good selection local ales and the food was incredibly tasty. The staff were very helpful and cheerful.

This was a 4 generation family celebration. Great atmosphere, hats off to the Chef, and all the staff, thank you. Youth loved the pool and darts… thank you !

We had a really great lunch at the Wheatsheaf in Midhurst. The staff were really great, with friendly service, even for our dogs who were fed with lots of dog biscuits and fresh water. The food was superb and plenty of it. It was a truly fantastic experience and I can recommend the Wheatsheaf to everybody.

Professional, courteous and helpful staff. Delicious food at a great price. Good range on the menu and nice pub atmosphere.

Really nice meal and drinks at the Wheatsheaf. We booked the Wheatsheaf as we wanted a pub with more character than your average Greene King and the Wheatsheaf delivered. Great food, good beer and fantastic service. Would recommend and we'll definitely be back. Thanks to the team, they couldn't have been more helpful or attentive.

Friendly staff, lovely food, chicken ham mushroom pie, one of the best I have ever had.

The perfect Sunday roast with a lovely welcome and excellent service. Well worth a visit for what you would expect from a quality well run country pub.

A proper pub that serves good beer.

Amazing food, great wine selection, lovely staff.

My wife and I have visited the Wheatsheaf in Midhurst several times recently, and have never been disappointed, always receiving a very warm welcome as soon as we go in. Food orders are always taken in a timely manner by attentive staff, and decent size portions of food, which are always served piping hot and full of flavour (The Korean chicken wings are amazing) always arrives quickly. Thank you Wheatsheaf, keep up the good work.

Very disappointing, after being locals to this pub for years sadly the new owners have taken a disliking to the younger generation of the pub, we have always spent vast amounts of money in this pub over the years and suddenly we are being greeted with a frosty reception, being told we’re not allowed to use the outdoor heater, being followed into the toilets and being told we’re not welcome in here or the swan. After asking to see a food menu at 2.30 in the afternoon (kitchen closes at 3) we were told they are not serving food, despite tables around us eating and receiving food. We’re more then happy to take our good custom elsewhere and support other local businesses in the area as we are always greeted with smiles and open arms. I would highly recommend people to avoid this disappointment of an establishment at all costs and put your money into the hands of happy faces in places such as the bricks or the olive and vine.

Very disappointing, after being locals to this pub for years sadly the new owners have taken a disliking to the younger generation of the pub, we have always spent vast amounts of money in this pub over the years and suddenly we are being greeted with a frosty reception, being told we’re not allowed to use the outdoor heater, being followed into the toilets and being told we’re not welcome in here or the swan. After asking to see a food menu at 2.30 in the afternoon (kitchen closes at 3) we were told they are not serving food, despite tables around us eating and receiving food. We’re more then happy to take our good custom elsewhere and support other local businesses in the area as we are always greeted with smiles and open arms. I would highly recommend people to avoid this disappointment of an establishment at all costs and put your money into the hands of happy faces in places such as the bricks or the olive and vine. Bearing in mind the younger generation are the ones who supported this pub during its hardest times and during lockdown, we would eat in here maybe twice a week. The wheatsheaf has been my partners local since he was 18 years old, he’s now 31. Sadly our friends have all had similar experiences over the last couple of months and it’s a shame that they are trying to make such a big change in custom in an extremely small town. Word travels fast in this place and I’m concerned they have their priorities all wrong. It’s a real shame that you’re turning away willing, loyal customers. I hope this review is understood as honest feedback from loyal customers who would like to see this place thrive. Regards.

Came in tonight with family, we were driving through villages around the south and stumbled across this pub. Was very friendly and welcoming, and even came across another Irish person. Enjoyed the drink, and even with only 1 chef working in the kitchen, the food was excellent. I had the prawns for starter, with the pie for main and chocolate tart for dessert. All dishes were delicious, brought to us by very friendly, talkative staff. Overall a very good night.

Had a lovely evening meal with cocktails. Food was exceptional and cocktails well made and staff were attentive. Would definitely come back and recommend.

My wife and I decided to visit for dinner having heard that The Wheatsheaf was under new management. We had an exceptional dinner with super friendly service and very good food.

A good pint of Fusty Ferret, sadly the kitchen was closed when I visited recently.

Went there to meet friends l The landlady arranged a meal at a nearby restaurant as she had a problem with the kitchen This is a great pub run by really friendly people

Lovely pub very friendly be even better when they do food

Had an hour to spare so popped in for a quick drink. We had the warmest welcome I have ever received , the landlord and his daughter really made us feel welcome. The beer was great and the pub is set in a really interesting historical building. Looking forward to coming back and eating here. If you are in town pop in you won’t be disappointed

Had an hour to spare so popped in for a quick drink. We had the warmest welcome I have ever received , the landlord and his daughter really made us feel welcome. The beer was great and the pub is set in a really interesting historical building. Looking forward to coming back and eating here. If you are in town pop in you won’t be disappointed

We visited for a reunion with friends. The pub had a lovely friendly atmosphere and the owner went out of his way to help us, particular with concern over allergies. We did have a minor problem with the meal but this was quickly resolved and compensated so didn't affect our visit. In fact the owner went over and above to make us welcome. The food and drinks were good and we would come again.

What a great find exemplary food Service & beer 🍺🍻 lovely staff

We both had the smoked ribs but they were enormous & we could have shared. Excellent food & service.

Had a meal with my granddaughter today food was amazing very friendly staff and helpful definitely will be going back

Lovely pub Midhurst Town Centre

We popped in for a pint out of the blue. We were greeted by friendly staff and a good selection of drinks. I was particularly pleased to see good covid cleaning protocols between customers.

Nice atmosphere, friendly bar staff

Good, reasonably unspoiled, traditional pub

This is a nice pub in the town of Midhurst. Dog friendly. Great staff.

Nice pub, nice beer friendly welcoming barman/landlord

Lovely pub, well priced grub and great friendly staff

Very friendly staff. Dogs welcome.

Good service,pleasent staff,live music,good atmosphere.

We arrived without booking on a Friday evening and the bar was super busy, we heard the upbeat music from the front of the pub as we were passing and what sounded like a great atmosphere from thier courtyard. There was no menu but the lovely waitress who seemed to know exactly what she was doing and confident to ask us what exactly we liked and came back with 2 great cocktails. We stayed for an extra 2 and they were reasonable at £8 per cocktail but then we realised it was 2 for 1 which then this was even more of a bonus and feel this is very generous!Definitely we will be back when we are visiting.

Great service, nice people, great food. enough room. overall great experience

Fantastic food at a great price Amazing and welcoming owner Great staff What more can I say thoroughly recommend

Just Enjoyed a lovely Sunday Roast . Todd and the crew so attentive and welcoming thanks again and be back soon

We were warned when we came in that they were only offering a reduced menu which was basically various burgers. This was disappointing as we’d looked at their menu on the web and it looked great. However, we were hungry and we’d had a long day, so we went with it, and we’re pleased we did. The burgers were very tasty and probably the best we’d had in a pub for a long time. The bar staff were really cheerful and friendly and there were some good ales on tap. If we are in the area again we won’t hesitate to go back.

The staff were lovely and so welcoming, and the drinks were great! Such a lovely place would 100% recommend!

Great local with friendly staff in the scenic town of Midhurst.

I don't normally write reviews unless something is exceptionally good or exceptionally bad, unfortunately the wheatsheaf was the latter.Booked in advance for a 30th birthday meal and to watch the euros. I asked specifically if we could eat as I expected it would be busy and was happy to hear meals would be available. When we arrived the place was busy but as expected for covid rules, everyone was seated at a table, so by no means crowded. Found our table ourselves and sat down.After some time I asked at the bar to order and someone would come over to the table. Was then told no I couldn't see a menu to order because the menu is off, it's either burger or hotdogs. There was never any mention of a limited menu when I booked, so we were quite disappointed but fine. Secondly, and most surprising was that we were then told no you can't order yet because the chef is "too stressed" to take any more orders!?Weird that we couldn't even order but fine, we'll enjoy some drinks and patiently wait 30 mins as asked. An hour later and after asking several times if we could order any food/snacks at all we were then told sorry a missed food delivery means there's nothing left. Nothing, not a single edible morsel, every meal gone at the same time. In hindsight it seems pretty unlikely that they really expected a food delivery at 9pm on a busy Saturday night but this could be part of the shoddy management.What I think is more likely is we were fobbed off and basically lied to to keep us ordering drinks while they figured out how to tell people. I caught who I think was the landlord who was extremely unapologetic and blamed the "delivery" rather than taking any responsibility for pretty much lieing to us all night and offered no attempt at an apology. We had to leave before the second half to find somewhere to eat which spoiled both the birthday and being able to watch the football. Do yourselves a favour and order a takeaway instead of hoping to eat here.

I don't normally write reviews unless something is exceptionally good or exceptionally bad, unfortunately the wheatsheaf was the latter. Booked in advance for a 30th birthday meal and to watch the euros. I asked specifically if we could eat as I expected it would be busy and was happy to hear meals would be available. When we arrived the place was busy but as expected for covid rules, everyone was seated at a table, so by no means crowded. Found our table ourselves and sat down. After some time I asked at the bar to order and someone would come over to the table. Was then told no I couldn't see a menu to order because the menu is off, it's either burger or hotdogs. There was never any mention of a limited menu when I booked, so we were quite disappointed but fine. Secondly, and most surprising was that we were then told no you can't order yet because the chef is "too stressed" to take any more orders!? Weird that we couldn't even order but fine, we'll enjoy some drinks and patiently wait 30 mins as asked. An hour later and after asking several times if we could order any food/snacks at all we were then told sorry a missed food delivery means there's nothing left. Nothing, not a single edible morsel, every meal gone at the same time. In hindsight it seems pretty unlikely that they really expected a food delivery at 9pm on a busy Saturday night but this could be part of the shoddy management. What I think is more likely is we were fobbed off and basically lied to to keep us ordering drinks while they figured out how to tell people. I caught who I think was the landlord who was extremely unapologetic and blamed the "delivery" rather than taking any responsibility for pretty much lieing to us all night and offered no attempt at an apology. We had to leave before the second half to find somewhere to eat which spoiled both the birthday and being able to watch the football. Do yourselves a favour and order a takeaway instead of hoping to eat here.

The staff are very welcoming, accommodating and all round great fun! Food is lovely! It's been a great atmosphere here for a while now all thanks to the team. During the euros football tournament especially, has been such a great atmosphere, the place has been buzzing. Genuinely enjoy time spent in this pub. If you've never visited, get yourself down there I'm sure you won't be disappointed

Great day watching the first game of the euros for England, great food and beer great service and great result !!! Football definitely felt like it was coming home in the sheaf

Had a reservation booked 10 days in advance for this pub as we'd read good things about the food. We're on a short holiday to the South Downs so wanted to visit nice little towns like Midhurst. We turned up and there was a blackboard outside that said "sorry no food today" which we thought was weird, so we went in and asked, and sure enough the kitchen was supposedly closed. The girl behind the bar didn't seem particularly bothered when we told her we had a booking. I didn't even bother to stick around and ask her why we weren't informed as she would have just said that she didn't know. So we ended up having to find somewhere else about a 10 minute drive away that served food until at least 8.30pm. Luckily this shocking experience didn't ruin our night thanks to the other pub. The irony of it all was that I received a booking reminder email the day before. I know its automated but still - how hard would it be to give people a call or an email to let them know that you aren't serving food on the day they booked. Absolutely no excuses for it in this day and age I'm afraid. Such a shame, but it is what it is.

For a quick pint… were peckish and the recommended (home smoked) hotdog with homemade pickles did not disappoint!! Lovely atmosphere and great hosts, made us feel very welcomed. Highly recommended

Guinness done the proper way...gorgeous...I wish I didn't have to drive back home, but I will be back again

A very warm welcome, quick friendly service and excellent food. The nut roast was exceptional and served with a good selection of veg.

Good home cooked food. Very dog friendly. Good value for money.

We booked a table for 12pm (midday). Most pubs serve cooked meals at lunchtime as well as evenings. The Wheatsheaf's website gave no clue that they do not serve lunch at lunchtime. We downloaded a menu to see what sort of food they served - it sounded OK. But when we arrived at midday we were told that meals are not served until after 3pm. (So why did they accept our booking for 12pm?) They told us that we could order ONLY breakfast items (bacon, toast, granola, eggs benedict etc.) The menu we were give was called the 'Brunch menu'. We asked if we could see the normal lunchtime menu but were told that was not possible to order anything other than 'brunch' before 3pm! We left without ordering anything. Luckily we found somewhere else to buy a meal. The Wheatsheaf needs to make clear to potential customers that it has a weird policy of not serving lunch at lunchtime, so that others are not similarly disappointed. By the way, this Trip Advisor website shows that the Wheatsheaf serves "Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Breakfast, Drinks". Perhaps that needs changing.

Popped in for lunch (they had their brunch menus out) and sat in the courtyard. Staff were very friendly especially the lady with short, dark hair who was very attentive, polite and helpful. Interior of the pub was pretty nicely decorated, but the courtyard area was fairly sparse (although it did have a covered area with heaters). Had scampi: it was standard pub-fare, nothing amazing. The portion was a good size, but it was a bit expensive considering what you were getting. Wouldn't recommend for eating, but probably good for a drink.

Popped in with a friend for brunch. Amazing food, nice cider. Greeted as soon as we walked in and amazing service all throughout our visit. Will 100% be back again and again

Lovely staff, really lovely food, my son Steven said best food ever ! Will visit again.

Had our first Wheatsheaf Sunday roast today and it did not disappoint! Food was amazing, great quality and value. Todd and Libby were great at checking that all the tables were happy, and gave amazing service to everyone whilst we were there. They are a real asset to The Wheatsheaf and we cannot wait to come again next time we are visiting from Wales

Phoned up to see if they did take away and they were happy to oblige - great service and very pleasant manner both on the phone and when collecting. Food was also fantastic.

Well this pub has made the ambiance outside so welcoming The court yard is so nice very tidy and cleanThe service is top notch the manager todd knows his stuff and is spot on with his customer service Libby also does a first class jobThe new menu is delicious with its smoke House choicesHave visited other pubs since 12th April but the wheatsheaf comes top for atmosphere welcome and service Well done highly recommended

Very welcoming, friendly and sociable Staff . Food was Great Pub food . Definitely going back

There’s just nothing bad I can say about this pub. The pub has a fantastic atmosphere and the entire team are incredibly welcoming. The food is some of the best around, the brisket was unbelievably good. I can’t wait to go back.

Came here for lunch while waiting to check into our hotel down the road. All set up for one way system to enter and leave the pub, hand sanitisers at the entrance.Felt the greeting was a bit abrupt 'have you booked' no hello or anything! Go the feeling after a while that it was a local's pub.We had soup of the day and potato skins which were very greasy. Once we checked into the hotel, this was where they recommended for our evening meal as their restaurant was closed. Personally, I wouldn't come for dinner, it was passable for lunch

Had the half ribs which were naughty and delightful. The pub was extremely accomadating with santasers outside before you enter the establishment and good table service whilst seated. Tod the bar mangar was great and placed me on a table where I could work on my laptop in peace. Great food and fantastic service

Very pleasant staff and very good food steak and mushroom pie to die for

From the first introduction to make the booking to what turned out to be a fantastic evening, the landlord of this pub is amazing. This guy goes above and beyond to ensure each and every person that comes through his door is made to feel special. We were recommended our meals choices and what turn up from the kitchen was an absolute delight. It was clear that each dish was produced from scratch. My wifes mezze was the best she had ever tasted. I went for the classic ham egg and chips, where it was clear that none of the elements had any corners cut in quality. Do take the time pop in to this establishment, you will not be disappointed I assure you.Additionally he offers meal deals throughout the week and will ensure that you maximise your buck.

Traditional pub in the heart of Midhurst. Friendly staff and great food - recommended!

Excellent pub, serving great food. Staff are fantastic. My family visit nearly every Sunday for the outstanding roasts!

Thank you so much! The service was excellent and the waitress was very kind, friendly and helpfull! The steak and the burger were relaly delicious! The atmosphere of the pub is warm, traditional and clean and realy nice! We love the wiev from the windows to the view of street! We enjoyed the every moment we spent there! I realy recomend the Wheatsheaf!

Fantastic freindly staff made me and my husband feel welcomed delicious food would recomend to anybody who wants a great day out we will be visiting again mr and mrs thompson great place 😊

After finding this lovely pub a couple of weeks ago with my husband I took my friend there for lunch today. Again the food was superb, pub warm and cosy and the staff welcoming and friendly. Wonderful couple of hours and already planning our next visit.

Great lunch in a lovely Midhurst pub.

Our first visit for a meal since the new management has taken over and we are not disappointed. Awesome food, lovely staff, all government guidelines followed but still nice atmosphere. Try the hot dogs on Thursday, they are very good

Amazing rib night with amazing food and amazing service from Todd. 100% recommend! Worth a visit anytime of the week or weekend.

We booked a table for six, nothing was too much trouble and the lunch was delicious. Lovely atmosphere despite COVID restrictions.

We visited The Wheatsheaf on Saturday for lunch with friends and had a great lunch. Todd the manager is very welcoming and dog friendly! I’d recommend this pub to anyone visiting Midhurst.

We’ve been into the Wheatsheaf a number of times now and I’ve signed up to Trip Advisor especially to write this review!The Sunday Roast was absolutely outstanding! I had Lamb, wife and daughter had the beef all cooked to perfection. Great price, staff are faultless. A huge well done to the owners as it blows all of its competition out the water.

Absolutely fantastic roast beef today, definitely would recommend. Todd, hannah and Gabrielle were fantastic.

Yummy lunch as always, food very good and reasonable price too. All COVID measure in place, staff very attentive. You must try the Gin and rhubarb tonic!!! Wow ...

We took a drive out from Portchester to Midhurst for the day and on looking around for a pub lunch we found the Wheatsheaf. We were greeted with a very warm welcome from Emma and both her and Todd looked after us while we were there. The pub is very traditional and cosy, the food was lovely and the caramel ice cream was something else! Covid regulations were straightforward and to the point without making us feel awkward. Lovely experience in these trying times and we're already planning our next visit.