The White Hart in Chichester

The atmosphere is excellent and the pub is a proper country pub. It was busy and we were there for lunch. Staff were friendly and found us a table for 2 near the bar even though they were fully booked. We ordered our food which did take a while to come out, but we appreciate it was busy. Unfortunately, only one meal came out and we had to wait 15 minutes for the next one so my partner sat waiting with the food going cold. I had to ask twice to find out where our food was. Eventually it arrived and we were really pleased - the food was delicious and the portions were very good. The belly of pork was very nice and there were generous amounts of gravy. Unfortunately, no one checked in on us or asked if we wanted to have a dessert - which we did - and ran out of time. Again, I had to ask twice to pay for the bill and we felt forgotten about. Overall, we'd absolutely go back - a really nice pub and the food was excellent! I'd hope next time there would be better service - and a dessert menu for us... Would recommend booking first. Better service and we'd have given 5 stars.

We had lunch booked here for four adults on Friday 10 November at 1pm. The village this pub is in is really lovely and the White Hart seems to be the focal point which compliments the area. We loved the historic and beautiful building. We found the car park tight around the back up the narrow side access. Inside the pub was just picturesque and an absolute delight to be in. The open fire was lite and we loved the atmosphere the exuded from this place. Our table was in the main restaurant area which is reached by ducking under a very low beam. We all had starters, mains & desserts. I had the Prawn/Smoked Salmon starter which was really nice. The only negative was that some of the prawns in the cocktail sauce still had half the shell on them. I have never had a prawn cocktail with some shells still on which came as a shock and I had to be very careful eating this dish. The mains were all superb but I will say the Chicken Colcannon meal £19:00 was quite a small meal. I wish I had opted for our friends choice's of the Haddock & Chips £18:50 and The Steak & Ale pie of the day £16:50 as both of these were absolutely superb and very much enjoyed. The Haddock was literally so big it was having trouble staying on the plate. The two of us who had the Chicken meals enjoyed them but the portion's were like you would get when eating ala carte. All our desserts were lovely and coffee's excellent. We would certainly eat here again but personally I would select either the Fish & Chips or Pie of the day next time. The service from Thelma and her team was excellent and we all had a terrific time. Thank you.

My husband and I have just returned from a 4 night stay. Our room was excellent - clean, roomy, very warm and very well furnished. The staff were really friendly and made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much bother. Will definitely stay here again if we are in that part of the country and will be recommending it to friends and family.

Just wanted to say what fun I had today, singing along with/to the 'Piano Man' after a lovely lunch with friends. I am approaching the anniversary of my wife's massive stroke so feeling a little down. Thank you for cheering me up no end xx

Visited for lunch with friends. Very nice pub excellent service and good quality pub meal. We had burgers, fish and chips, mussels all excellent and at a fair price.

Booked 3 rooms (two family and 1 double) to help facilitate a wedding locally. Beautiful rooms, quite unique and very boutique hotel feel to them and all in a courtyard at the back of the pub. A little patina but very clean and well designed with perfect amenities. Everything added to the ambiance. The pub itself is also lovely. We only had breakfast, which was as good as any we have had away, but arrived on a Sunday while Sunday roast were being made and wished immediately we could stay for dinner. All the staff, from cleaners to bar staff and manager were very friendly and helpful. Apparently this village is situated about the middle of the South Downs Way and walkers and dogs are welcome. Something to remember. My grown children have all asked for us to go back, for no other reason than spending time together in a lovely location, which I think says it all. We will be back. Andrew & Allison Smith - North Oxfordshire

Absolutely perfect, we stayed for a few nights over the weekend of our wedding, The rooms are fantastic with every little details perfected, great beds and felt very welcome; nothing was too much too Ask from the staff and the food was amazing, 5 star breakfast and dinner, Very clean and accommodating, definitely will return,

We stayed here while walking the South Downs Way, it’s a lovely place to stay and the food was excellent. The room we had was very comfortable and had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay.

Usual country pub with limited parking.Dark inside. Flower baskets on the front were attractive but sadly they were the only flowers.There weren’t any in the rear garden. Disappointing and lazy. It was a scruffy garden,uncared for and messy. The tables mainly benches had seen better days,needed a good clean and repairing. We watched customers leaving tables and left,not wiped and glasses not cleared. The whole outdoor area included bark chippings,gravel and worn out grass was in need of a tidy up with weeds,litter and bits of broken glass spotted. Customer beware! The beers were average and at just under £8 for a pint and a half unimpressive. Obviously others are easily pleased,but from what we saw of the food being served it looked distinctly average and overpriced. Their menu whilst having lots listed was expensive for the venue. We won’t be rushing back as there are country pubs aplenty in the area.

Excellent food, surroundings and service. Great choice of normal and different dishes. Great garden at the rear, and easy parking. What’s not to like?

Having sat at a neighbouring table to the previous reviewer (Mia Standing) I really can't believe we ate at the same pub! We also had roast chicken (a whole chicken breast, stuffing, roasties, veg AND a Yorkshire Pudding) and found it very far from 'sparse'! Maybe their table have particularly huge appetites? She also complained about waiting ages for the meal, which they arrived for at 1.30pm. Again, I find this hard to understand as they had drinks, a full meal and coffees afterwards and still left before we did (3pm). Our (shared) waitress, Floss, was marvellous and always on hand when anything was needed. I can only presume that the Standlings had had a family row before they arrived which coloured their opinion of a lovely Sunday lunchtime. I hope they all feel happier soon.

The White Hart is an excellent country pub with a good menu and well served beer. The service is very good and the food is well above average for a pub. Also has very comfortable rooms.

Stayed 2 nights in the Family room. Fantastic! Full of oak beams. Lovely view of pub garden and nearby hills. Great big bath. Really atmospheric. It's also a great local pub. The food is excellent too, and all the staff super friendly and helpful.

After years of driving past this lovely old pub and saying 'we must go in one day', we finally made it on Sunday! We were greeted by a lovely smiley lady who said she was very sorry but they were fully booked until 3pm so we would have a bit of a wait if we wished to eat. We decided to have a drink at the bar and rethink our options and it was lucky we did - the same lady came back and said that they had shuffled a few bookings and could get us a table for lunch in the dining room straight away. What a treat! The whole pub was full of diners and drinkers but the young team of waiting staff were absolutely excellent. Every one of them had a smile even though they were working non-stop and we never felt that we were being rushed. The roasts (chicken for me, pork for my husband) were piping hot and very tasty, especially the cauliflower cheese. On the way out my husband spoke to one of the 'regulars' at the bar and asked everyone's name as we felt they all deserved praise for a fabulous dining experience. So, Abi, Lynnie, Sasha, Shannon and Tom, thank you all for a lovely lunch, you were all a credit to the company and we will most definitely be back very soon! (We promise to book next time!)

We came this evening as we have before, would recommend ribeye and fish and chips. Great sticky toffee, we shall return. Polite gentleman called Bob was attentive. Recommend

Disappointing! Went with friends for something to eat this evening. I had the fish and chips which were tasteless and greasy. Couldn’t eat it and when we told them they weren’t interested.

Lovely place to stay. We only stayed for one night but thoroughly enjoyed our large and we'll equipped room. Very tasty real ales - I enjoyed Flack's double drop but other choices were available. After a sound night's sleep we enjoyed an excellent breakfast. All...

I had a fantastic stay here at the White Hart! The room was immaculate and utterly charming, totally in tune with the history of the pub without feeling too kitsch. In the restaurant I was pleasantly surprised by the number of vegan options available, both...

Saw an event scrolling through Facebook about live bands in a pub in a nearby village. Never been before so thought I would today with the family to have a listen and enjoy the bbq. Well I had the kofta from the bbq which for...

Had a lovely day yesterday, the music was lovely, however the queue for the bar was ridiculous, waited over 30mins at one point to be served, 90% of the staff members didn’t have a clue what they were doing and appeared to be extremely incompetent,...

Wonderful meal (local trout with salad nicoise) in a wonderful pub with excellent staff (Molly and Flo - I think!)

Lovely place and location but sadly the fish, chips and peas very poor, fish average, frozen chips, overcooked and scrappy, think they must have come to the end of the packet, peas were a teaspoon portion, food wasn't hot. We had drinks, a peroni and...

South Harting is a very pretty village just off the South Downs Way. The White Hart is a fantastic traditional English pub with excellent food and a fabulous breakfast. Best bacon ever! The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming and the pub is dog-friendly (including...

We had an absolutely lovely stay with really friendly staff! The room was very spacious with a coffee machine and cafetière. Bonus points for extra comfy pillows! The beer on tap was delicious and we enjoyed it in the sunny beer garden! Fun was had...

We just had lunch at the White Hart Pub in South Harting. I had smoked haddock, the food was so poor that I left most of it there. The piece of fish was very small and hard, it was served with some sort of fried/mashed...

I wanted to say a big thank you to the staff at the White Hart. I was in a bit of a fix doing the South Downs Way with a low battery on my bike and unable to go any further and they really went...

A mixed review. Our welcome was disappointing. There is a section you wait at to be checked in. A barman was there in the middle of something. Fine, no problem. I certainly don’t mind waiting at all however, there wasn’t even an acknowledgment from him....

Very disappointing breakfast, cold poached eggs, no expresso coffee offered . We were staying at the pub, the rooms were small but clean

Welcoming staff on arrival, but quite average menu choices. Didn't tell us they had run out of scampi from Specials menu until we went to order. Fish and chips excellent (really great chips). BUT we didn't have a pudding, so after a while (9.45pm) we...

Amazing hotel, the rooms are so lovely Decorated and furnished. Complete luxury. The breakfast was amazing, very varied and everting fresh. We had a lovely evening meal there too. All staff friendly and helpful. We are coming back july again for two nights. Beautiful place

Lovely setting in gorgeous village Cute authentic pub Lovely service and incredible pie Great ales on tap Can’t wait to go again

We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at the White Hart, which is a charming pub with a wonderful atmosphere. The menu is short and varied suiting most tastes, and the food is delicious. Great pub to visit.

We decided to use this pub as a half way point to meet friends for a catch up and were very pleased we did the food was excellent as was the service in this lovely cosy little pub which had a very welcoming fire 🔥...

We had a lovely evening with friends , service was impeccable and the knowledge of the staff was great. Food was outstanding not one bad mouthful from all 4 of us , drinks were served on time and nice and cold. We were irattated by...

Driving into the village we first saw the church and then the White Hart pub , it was a very cold day so we popped in for lunch , entering the hostelry we got a friendly welcome from the young lady behind the bar ,...

Excellent service, delicious pork roast with real crackling, food and venue is lovely with a real wood fire. Marvelous atmosphere. Thank you. We all enjoyed it

I took advantage of their 3 courses for £20 offer twice in the last week of January and reaped the benefit of the Sunday roast which was excellent. Staff absolutely brilliant and attentive. Thoroughly recommend!

We visited for dinner twice in a row over the wknd after two days of paragliding and hiking. The first time just as a couple and the second with friends. We had very nice meals. Good friendly & attentive service from the same bar lady...

We actually only dashed in as the toddler was desperate for a toilet stop on a king car journey. Explained this and the landlady very kindly agreed for us to use the toilets . When we came out she handed us freshly baked pan aux...

I have visited here several times and every time I am not disappointed. This visit was for lunch which was amazing as usual, I could not fault it, a special thanks to Jordan who catered well for my allergies. A dog friendly pub with lots...

What a find! This is a very friendly pub set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. We had a stunning breakfast, lots of variety - the food was delicious! The staff are so welcoming and can’t do enough for you - we will certainly be back...

Ate at The White Hart on several occasions and it has been consistently good, however, today I ate here with 8 of my family and not only was the food excellent the service was fantastic. We were well looked after by Bertie and Shannon who...

I did not have dinner in the restaurant as I was only spending the night. The staff were polite and courteous and showed me to my very comfortable room. Nice bed, good linen, good shower with good quality toiletries. The room was fresh, but there...

I came for dinner last week and had the most beautiful meal! Im a coeliac so have a strict gluten free diet, but I was reassured to see plenty of gluten free options! I had the fish pie on this visit and it was incredible!...

We were welcomed to a roaring fire, sat opposite it and had a nice lunch, choosing from a menu with a variety of gorgeous sounding options. They catered well with allergies and we able to alter the options slightly to accommodate us. Will definitely return...

I was with a group of 17 who enjoyed a wonderful lunch on a cold wet November morning. We had prebooked an area in the pub and the staff had arranged the lower area of the bar for us. We had pre-ordered our food and...

Lovely cosy atmosphere in the inn, open fire. Great rooms with beds that you have the best night sleep ever!! Staff were not welcoming and friendly. Evening meals were poor with several tables complaining. Breakfast was awful!! It’s a shame the staff let this place...

I took a good friend here on a beautiful autumn day. The pub is a typically English country pub but has a menu to suit everyone! We booked for 1 pm on a Saturday which was just in time as the place was packed by...

A lovely pub in the centre of the village. A good choice of beers and and a decent choice of dishes at sensible prices with polite service. Try the Whitebait.

Nice big room with comfortable furnishings and good quality appliances. Restaurant food excellent with friendly welcoming staff . Gets very busy sunday lunchtime.but evening quieter. Low ceilings throughout as in keeping with the property age .

Went there yesterday to meet family,very nice inside,had a meal ,asked for no cabbage on my plate ,got cabbage,food over priced and not very good ,dessert was dry and a bit stale,3 of us had the sticky toffee pudding,very poor ,would not eat there again

We dined at the white heart for my girlfriends birthday on Saturday night. It was our first time visiting and we couldn’t have been happier. The staff were friendly and facilitating throughout. The food was prompt, well presented and positively scrumptious. We felt very at...

We had one of the best meals here. The fish and chips were incredible and the roast was absolutely divine! A must visit for sure!

A must visit in my opinion. I hadn't been to the White Hart for a good few years but immediately regret not having done so. The food was extremely tasty. My family all went for the fish & chips which they refused to share with...

We stayed only one night during our walk on the South Downs Way. It was the most memorable lodging of our 7 day trek. We loved the history especially.

We ate here before catching the overnight ferry from nearby Portsmouth to Caen. Husband had some of the best fish & chips he has had for a long time and I had a lovely fish pie. We enjoyed it a lot and wish the pub...

Excellent lunch in the garden today. Very warm welcome and superb food in a lovely pub. Thoroughly recommended. Will definitely be back soon.

Thank you very much for the most amazing food ever, couldn’t fault any of it. Thank you also to Jo for her friendly service and making my dads birthday extra special. We will now be joining you for all our family special occasions! Would highly...

Sadly, the White Hart seems to have made cutbacks, so the portions are very small. We had the veggie roast, which was tiny (half the size it used to be). Most of the plate was filled with a large Yorkshire pudding. There was one (one!)...

Very much looked forward to our night away at this pub. The ambience was lovely and the staff accommodating. Unfortunately the food was very disappointing - the starter was tiny and we had to ask for bread. We ordered rib eye steak which was so...

Having experienced a really enjoyable meal as a couple two Saturdays ago we booked again for an early Sunday lunch with family. It was really disappointing. The roast pork was actually a slab of pork belly with leathery crackling and meat so tough and chewy...

Fantastic welcome, great service and delicious food. Full marks all round. Close to Uppark House and for lovely walks.

After a long day walking on the South Downs Way we arrived to a lovely warm welcome - both friendly and a cosy open fire. Very impressive rooms - and a great shower to refresh our weary muscles. Had a wonderful dinner - including good...

Stayed for 3 nites with our dog in 1 of the comfy doubles , rooms are lovely to a high standard , if a little small, shower is excellent , bed very comfy . The area & gardens are superb & the pub itself is...

The family room was comfortable, well designed with everything you would expect. What let this place down was the quality of food. We had known the gas was off in the kitchen and so menu limited, this was not the cause of our issues. The...

The White Hart is in a lovely village and we received a very warm welcome from the team. Our room (room 7) was just beautiful, plenty of room for our large dog and all the amenities you would want. Was lovely to see big mugs...

Upon entering the pub we remarked on how cold it was and the friendly staff offered to light a fire for us. All staff members were very kind and welcoming despite us having 2 small kids and a dog! Both childrens and adults menus were...

Sadly disappointed! The pub was too cold on entering and there was no heating or open fire to give a hearty welcome, nor by the owner /manager. The pork chop and hollandaise sauce that I'd ordered from the lunch time menu arrived in a less...

We stayed in Room 1 - lovely spacious room, well appointed and nice cosy country decor. Great breakfast and lovely staff - special shout out to Sophie who is super helpful!

Very poor welcome by owner / manager and staff… a booking issue creating massive unnecessary stress.. other customers were so helpful and provided solutions.. the beef wasn’t as good as I’d expect with a pub with such a good reputation .. not impressed

Absolute gem of a place. All the staff were very helpful, friendly and caring. We had an evening meal which was, as far as I’m concerned, delicious, every course. The whole place was warm and extremely welcoming and the room was very well appointed, warm...

Excellent Sunday lunch, attentive staff, lovely atmosphere. Visited Uppark National Trust then Sunday lunch an excellent day

Stopped here on cycling touring holiday and absolutely loved it. Rooms were done to a high standard in keeping with a rural pub, the food was the best I've tasted in years and the service was superb. Could not fault a thing. They didn't even...

It was a nice friendly place to stay. Bedroom was comfy though not large and no bath. However refurbished to a good standard. Dinner was good, though the taco was definitely over chilly, it was a cold wet night and eating a mouthful of coldness...

We had a lovely stay at the White Hart, accommodation, staff and restaurant / pub all faultless BUT what we thought let it down was the fact that the cooked breakfast is not included. A continental breakfast is included but it’s difficult for someone with...

First visit to the White Hart and it won't be our last if we return to the area again. It was probably the best Sunday roast we have eaten out! Delicious food, great service and good value for money. Loved the decor inside the pub...

Superb menu selection for lunch. Good choice of wines. First visit but will be back again very soon.

The overall experience was underwhelming. The food was very average this is not a gastro pub with a really nice food offering.

Visited with my wife and daughter for an impromptu lunch. Almost all of the menu choices were or could be gluten free. My wife and I had fish and chips - the batter was made from cider and gf batter. It was delicious; crunchy, not...

I have known the White Hart for many years and, although Covid has necessarily dicated some changes, it is still the same old White Hart at 'Hart'! Leaning now more to 'gastro' than 'chicken in a basket' , it is none the worse for this...

Had a great 1 night stay at the White Hart. Room 5 was lovely - comfortable, cosy and nicely designed too. Couldn’t speak any higher of the staff, especially Bertie who was very accommodating and welcoming at dinner. Generally speaking, the atmosphere was really warm....

Last minute 2 nighter for my wife and I with our 10 year old daughter and dog. Room 1 was great. The pub, restaurant and food were super and the staff were lovely.

We stayed here for dinner bed and breakfast while walking on the Downs . The Pub is beautifully renovated and our rooms were clean and comfortable .My daughter and I shared a large twin in the main building and my husband had a double in...

We stayed 3 nights and were absolutely overwhelmed throughout our stay. To find a quaint UK pub with beautiful rooms, exceptional service and delicious food, has been a first for us. Every single member of staff was phenomenal, nothing was too much trouble. They took...

Really good lunch at a surprisingly empty White Hart today. Delicious ciabattas but what made it were the staff who were friendly and capable. A pub can be lovely but what makes them are the people behind the bar and this pub gets 10/10

Having grown up in the area as a child I'm pleased to report that visiting the area has become more frequent since the White Hart upped its game. It's a regular halfway point me when visiting family or on a SDW bike ride and the...

Let’s start with the good things. Lovely pub in a picturesque village location. Then it all goes downhill. Average service, ok drinks, well below par over priced food. So this is homogenised chain pub food where you cannot ask for anything to be cooked how...

Lovely spot! Would definitely recommend. Attentive, kind staff. Lovely menu. Great room! Comfortable bed. All without any fuss. Simple continental breakfast but plenty. In a lovely village and you can easily access the South Downs for a walk.

The staff are absolutely first class. The village is picture postcard pretty and intimate. The white hart accommodation was terribly disappointing. The room was tiny. If one of you is getting ready to go out the other has to lay on the bed. Then change...

Really great setting, staff were so welcoming and so good we went back two nights back to back! A real gem, special thanks to Sasha and the team for looking after us so well.

The pub itself has a country feel (big inside and wraps around the bar) and the garden very pleasant but the food was average - something was missing! The burger and chips was just that! The meat was tender but for £15 nothing special. The...

Booked a 1 night stay with myself, hubby (his bday) my 14 yr old son and our cocker Luna. Lovely room no7 which accommodated us beautifully with a separate little annexe for my son. Enormous Bed was soo comfy! Staff were simply Amazing. Bertie who...

Had a really good lunch at The White Hart today. We had just visited nearby Uppark and wanted to book in for lunch nearby. Very glad we opted for this pub as we couldn’t fault it, from the very warm welcome to the really good...

Had a lovely Mother’s Day takeaway meal from the white hart today. Fish pie, fresh veg, ham hock and crumble with custard, beautiful :-) can’t wait for takeaway burgers next time, until things open up properly again.

Delicious food and great service. We had the turkey roast and the pork belly and finished with the banoffee pudding which was perfect to share. Will definitely return.

Spent a night here whilst on a walking holiday in the South Downs. Service was excellent and very welcoming. They upgraded us as were not full which was great and the room was lovely and spacious. The food was excellent and a good variety to...

Excellent! Very accommodating staff, beautiful room and great food too- would very definitely stay here again.

We came for lunch on a weekday and the pub was bustling with customers, however the pub did really well in spacing tables and we felt safe. Food was delicious and well priced especially with the 50% eat out to help out offer they had...

Having just spent the weekend in South Harting we managed to get 3 visits to the White Hart for two dinners and a Sunday roast. The service was fantastic and specifically, Isaac and Chloe were both excellent - attentive, good fun and made us feel...

Fantastic experience. Our table was easy to reserve and the service was exceptional. Sophie and her team showed us how to order from the table and our food and drinks came quickly... and tasted great. Can not recommend the pub and delightful staff enough. We...