The White Horse Restaurant in Chichester

I'm so glad we chose the White Horse for a birthday meal with my son. The food was delicious; the first taste of the scallops with celeriac was an OMG moment! The chicken Kyiv was the moisest chicken I've tasted in years and the venison just gorgeous. Service was great, helping with menu choices, a welcoming smile and a joke or two shared. Away from the restaurant area the rest of the pub oozed quality and comfort in an old fashioned pub way. I would love to come back soon for lunch with friends and then while away an afternoon in the bar with them. Maybe stay overnight too - it would be rude not too!

Had a fantastic Mother Days here! Staff were fantastic and very welcoming. Was extremely busy here, so happily had a drink at the bar first. A set 2/3 course menu was on and the price was around 30 for 3 courses which we all went for and for the quality of food was a fair price. Some great pubs in the area here, but taking everything into consideration this comes top of the bunch! Well done White Horse.

8 family members and I spent Mothers Day here, which was my first (and last) visit. The staff were very welcoming and the pub is lovely. However the food was bordering on being inedible. The starter of trout was virtually tasteless and very little of it. The main course of roast beef was cold, the vegetables sitting in water, (microwaved I suspect) two slices of beef which were very substandard. Burnt Yorkshire puddings which were replaced with fresh ones (and very good) why not serve these first time? The roast belly of pork was a joke, just a ring of fat with a tiny amount of meat no delicious crispy crackling on offer. My mother-in-law had the fish, ‘Catch of the Day’….but appeared to be a supermarket bought piece of salmon which was overcooked. The only saving grace was a couple of deserts which were ‘acceptable’. A deduction of £70 was taken off the bill, which in my view was insufficient considering more than 50% of the food was not eaten. To summarise, there are many more establishments offering superior food at similar costs and would surely compensate their customers when they get it wrong.

We come here often for a little get away, and every single time is faultless. The service, food and the rooms are just amazing. We bought our dog along and even they are welcomed with dog treats and blankets for sitting by the fire. Sam and Sarah really have thought of EVERYTHING to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable for all, hence why we keep coming back, this place is a home from home for us. Thanks again guys keep doing what your doing

Just back from a really lovely couple of days at the White Horse in Chilgrove. We booked the muddy paws package which was great value. The staff were really friendly and welcoming, the food was great and our room was fab. We loved the big copper bath, the bar and the cosy dining room as well as how welcome you made us feel, including our dog, who had a great time. Lovely long walks all round, we really appreciated the maps and advice. Beautiful countryside and a great place to stay all round. Thanks so much.

The last time I looked to go to The White Horse was probably two years ago but was put off by some of it’s reviews. Thankfully I decided to give it another try on Valentines night and have to say everything was absolutely perfect. The staff were so welcoming and keen to meet or exceed expectations and the food and drink was to die for. Priced accordingly I would strongly recommend a visit.

We absolutely love this place! Just booked to stay a third time. It’s a lovely pub in a quiet country location but we particularly love it as its rooms are perfect for when we wish to spend a few days walking in the countryside with our doggie. Plenty of parking, rural location, good food, nice sized rooms all with your own front door onto an area of green. Always a great, relaxed stay.

Thank you for making our stay so special. Our beloved dog Flo is fast asleep now, dreaming of having the best stay ever!

We primarily booked to stay at The White Horse because of its locality to The Repair Shop.we didn’t give much thought to the restaurant itself but my goodness were we in for a surprise! The food was superb - every single thing we ate there was 5 star - taste, presentation, setting. The staff at the White Horse were well turned out, respectful, accommodating and so welcoming - nothing was too much of a bother and each of them went out of their way to be helpful. Hats off to all of them especially Sarah. We have already booked our next stay!

We stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed 3 excellent meals. The staff were attentive and friendly - even in the face of adverse weather and a power cut, nothing was too much trouble. They worked hard and cared about the customers of both the two and 4 legged variety. It is truly dog friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed dining there on all three nights. The Old Winchester soup deserves a special mention.

We visited the White Horse as a family of 5, from start to finish, I could not fault our experience. Every staff member we encountered warmly welcomed us with smiles, courtesy and kindness. The foods temperature and taste was spot on, using locally sourced ingredients including locally shot pheasants in the pie which was absolutely gorgeous! The food in general, from starters to desserts was delicious. The pub is located in the heart of the South Downs, therefore is the perfect place for lunch or dinner and a dog walk, we also overheard a staff member mentioning that the pub is completely dog friendly, including the restaurant and rooms!! Perfect place for a weekend break, we will definitely be back.

We had a great dinner! Well sourced ingredients, well thought out combinations, all cooked excellently. Wonderful welcome and hospitality too. Surprise hit was a superb non-alcoholic cocktail!

Fabulous food and the service was friendly and very good. Could not recommend it enough will definitely be coming back.

Absolutely delicious Sunday roast! Best veggie one I’ve had in years and my husband loved his chicken roast too, we both gave it 10/10 and that’s a pretty rare occurrence. Can’t wait to go back! The staff are also so lovely, such a great country pub,

Staying for one night, an opportunity to spend time with a relative. Super location, great rooms, interesting and varied menu, which was well executed. Welcoming team, and dog friendly. What's not to like?

Lovely clean rooms, friendly staff. Quiet and comfortable absolutely nothing not to like. Breakfast was substantial, good quality, and nice selection. The hospitality from staff was superb. My one suggestion would be to have some of the fantastic game that is so abundant around the area on the menu. I think your missing a trick. The food I ate was good though. Thank you for a lovely couple of nights.

A lovely family lunch in a magical location in the South Downs. An imaginative menu and wine list with friendly and attentive staff. A must visit if you’re in this area. Thank you White Horse. We’ll be back frequently!!

Lovely location and traditional old pub. Sunday lunch for 6. All order roast beef at £19.95. Food arrived fairly promptly and staff pleasant. The miniscule waffer thin slice of beef was more akin to a slice of ham. One tiny parsnip, a carrot, and three roast potatoes. Two meals were returned as beef was so tough it couldn't be cut. After we complained the staff apologised and discounted our bill. Overall it was disappointing and we won't return.

Set in a wonderful rural location, The White Horse combines the best of relaxed traditional hospitality with contemporary amenities, good generous pub food and most importantly a warm welcome from very professional staff. Accommodation set around a lovely grassed and lavender planted area was smart and spotless, with the added option to sit outside at some pretty tables, chairs and benches. We also really appreciated the provision of an ice bucket and fresh milk in a chilled flask to compliment the free tea and coffee in our room. We look forward to a return visit.

I've been a few times recently, it just seems like it's getting worse. Landlords always have something better to do than work hard. Tables are dirty, food is burnt and service is a minimum. I wish it was better as the location is great but it's really not.

For a pub that's in the glorious setting of the South Downs, this should be the prime place to go on the weekend, however, I would avoid! As a family, we went tonight for their charity curry night and the whole night was laughable! When we arrived we turned up to a filthy table (which the waitress later covered the leftover ketchup spillage from the previous guests with our new napkins rather than wiping it down), to them be ignored for half an hour until we went inside to order for ourselves. Bearing in mind the two landlords were sat on the table next to use with friends and completely ignored the fact their staff were all over worked, and service was failing miserably. If they had the afternoon off, fair enough, but they would at times half arsely attempt to help out. My family are locals and we've been in many times over the years and the two new landlords never bother to make pleasantries or make you feel like a valued local. We ended up waiting at the bar for 20 mins whilst the staff were over run, again, the landlords turning a blind eye, to then be charged £10.60 for a rum and coke, with blue light discount applied!!! The Currys themselves were minimal. You'd get better at a harvester. We understood it was for charity, but it all felt like such a rip off. We had about three pieces of chicken each, we ended up with half a ripped naan bread served to us and burnt onion bajis. Oh and the plates were dirty too. No one checked back on us to ask if we were happy. We were so close to leaving and asking for our money back. This place has gone down hill over the years and has no real sense it's getting any better. Prices going up, poor service, minimal food and landlords that ignore you. It feels as though they think their too good for us country folk. Bring Nicky back!!

Wonderful find! We’ve stayed here twice now as it’s a lovely country pub, and very peaceful. It’s in a great location for country walks so we bring our little dog as he is very welcome here - We have a tasty breakfast, head off for a long walk, back for an afternoon drink in the gardens, then a peaceful dinner in the pub. The accommodation is in the grounds, each having its own front door onto a grassy area so no having to walk through corridors in a hotel to let my dog have a sniff round first thing in the morning. There’s ample parking, plenty of outdoor seating and the pub inside is tastefully decorated. The staff are always very welcoming and honestly I can’t fault this place - I’ll definitely be returning for a third short break stay. The menu is varied enough to cope with my vegetarian needs and we’ve never been disappointed with the food. Highly recommended for anyone looking for s peaceful, stress free country getaway.

Lovely pub. Went today for family birthday 15 of us including 4 children under 6. Fabulous food. The lemon desert was the best I've tasted and others said the same about the chocolate desert. The staff are great, very accommodating and patient. A lovely time was had by all.

What a fantastic stay we had at The White Horse. Booked in for 2 nights with a family wedding being held there on day 2. Lovely rooms, beautiful gardens, great restaurant food, staff very welcoming and hospitable. The atmosphere for the "all day" wedding was perfect. The chef excelled with the wedding food and the delicious breakfasts. Sam and Sarah are perfect hosts. Definitely recommend The White Horse as a lovely venue for a wedding and family stay in country surroundings. Thank you to the whole team. See you again!

Excellent stop for lunch after walking the downs . Stayed here for B& B . Delicious breakfast . Large Lovely room . Clean . Tin bath ! Had drinks in the garden and played draughts. Great start to our weeks holiday on Hayling Island .

Very disappointing, now part of a chain and it shows with the food, all very bland and not very inspirational. It used to be so vibrant and such a busy place, not so now. Definitely won’t return

Stopped here for lunch today Pleasant building and the two staff I encountered were ok Poor menu and overpriced Average food delivered All topped off with a 10% service charge !!!! I had to get my drinks from the bar, I had to go to the bar to order my food All they did was bring me the food I guess that I could have gone to the kitchen to collect it !!! No wonder the place was empty at 13.30 Would not return or recommend

Where to start! What has happened? This used to be such a busy, great place to come, always something exciting on the menu and friendly staff! Now times have changed drastically! It’s now owned by ‘butcombe brewery’ which is plastered everywhere to help you remember, quite what a brewery from the south west is doing owning pubs in sussex I don’t know! It now has the feel of a generic pub with standard, generic menus probably all the same across the pubs, such a shame what’s happened, we were pretty much the only ones dining and the menu was so poor we had have fish and chips and a burger! You can have these everywhere, we miss the short rib, crab crumpet etc! Service not what it used to be - maybe everyone is fed up serving the boring food! Definitely one to avoid as plenty of other independent pubs in the area serving vastly better food.

Our Sunday Lunch Club thoroughly enjoyed the meal we had at the White Horse. Greeted by Jazz in the bar and on a sunny Sunday we where already in good spirits by the time we sat down at table. Excellent choice of Starters, the traditional Sunday Roasts and interesting alternatives. The boys enjoyed the wine list, girls where driving. Lovely helpful and amusing staff. we look forward to our next visit

Food was lovely, pub and restaurant well maintained and very cosy. Great staff. Comfy bed, good selection of teas/coffee, hot tub was amazing. Can’t wait to return!

Had a great welcome and drink at the newly cool wooden bar and then had a lovely meal, great selection, good service and overall gorgeous evening

Staff were very attentive. Great menu and food was delicious. Cosy atmosphere. Will definitely be returning to try other dishes on the menu.

Just a lovely evening. The staff were very helpful and wanted to please. Fabulous food. We didn’t have to ask for anything , it all appeared!

Apart from it’s beautiful location and beautiful decor, the staff and service were very good and the food really exceptionally so! After eating here we recommended it on social media and friends have already booked their birthday treat here. Well worth it.

Following a day at the repair shop, Weald and Downland Living museum we drove to our chosen accommodation for the night. On arrival we were met by a stunning building sitting nicely in its location. Things improved if that was possible at book in where...

Came here for a drink during the festive period. Was served by Alesha who made one of the best espresso martinis I've ever had the pleasure of drinking in my life! Perfectly balanced, expertly crafted, made with love. The pub itself is beautiful, well managed...

Stayed over New Year and ate in the restaurant on New Year's eve. Superb fresh food, choice of drinks, service and general relaxed ambience. Exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommended!

A superb family Christmas. Excellent food. Wonderful service. Beautiful surroundings and decorations in the private area. It could not have been better.

We stopped here after a very long frosty/sunny walk and it was perfect . The good was delicious and service next to none. One of our group had to be very particular as to what they ate and the staff were very accomodating .The pub...

Especially lovely in winter with real log fire, decor mainly wood and not the modern hotel pastiche of colours and lovely staff.

Weekend countryside treat. Just the one night but well worth it. Delightful venue, excellent food and accommodation, we’d recommend The White Horse. Very much worth a return visit.

We had a wonderful birthday lunch with family and stayed overnight with our dog as well. We were so well looked after throughout it made the occasion extra special. The care, the food, the beautiful surroundings, everything was perfect throughout our time there. Thank you...

We booked the private dining room for a 70th birthday family celebration. It was excellent for 3 generations.

The White Horse is a very smart pub with great rooms. the restaurant is interesting and inviting with high quality food and wine.

This was for my 60th birthday lunch, we had a lovely table in our own area, everything was as ordered, the service was impeccable and the food gorgeous. Nothing was too much trouble. My friends were able to decorate the table beforehand and we could...

A very nice pub set in the South Downs where we spent the night and had a lovely lunch and a meal in the evening. The staff were very attentive and made us very welcome We will be back for a break in the near...

We are local and love going to the White Horse. They always have a good menu, the staff are friendly and the atmosphere is great. Almost most importantly, there are always dogs around!

Really lovely pub but would only visit again for a drink as the food is over priced with small portions. The quality of the food is very high but not enough to fill a child let alone an adult, on one dish only I must...

As number one of one restaurant in Chilgrove, it seems almost unnecessary to boost this fine gastro pub’s standing any further but I felt obliged to share my thoughts. Everything we ordered was delicious, made with fresh produce, perfectly cooked with thoughtful garnishes and served...

Having had a couple of excellent dinners here last year with a friend, I brought 5 more of them with me this time! 3 of us dined on the Thursday evening and all of us on the Saturday evening. Both occasions provided excellent food, a...

We found the food to be very plain and uninteresting, but still highly priced. Very disappointing on the food front & sadly the waitress didn’t make up for it either. We found a particular waitress very rude and had quite an attitude, two others were...

Giving five stars as the food and service were both (mostly) great. I normally don't write reviews, but feel like I should highlight a slightly odd interaction regarding my wine order. I took my friends out for dinner on Saturday evening to celebrate them recently...

Very disappointing. We have visited the WH many times and always enjoyed our visit. Unfortunately this time was definitely not as good. The service was extremely slow, and the pub/restaurant was not very busy at all. In fact when we booked the table ( for...

We had our wedding reception at the White Horse and we always return on our anniversary- this was our 5th anniversary visit. We had the Sunday roast which was fine, but I remember eating here previously and being really impressed- this time it was just...

If you want great food, a genuine country pub, great walks, and staff that go the extra mile to make your visit memorable, then this is the place for you. If you are visiting Goodwood, or just walking on the South Downs, then this is...

Very disappointing roast dinner. Pork not from a joint but 3 thin pork chops no crackling. Vege reheated and hard and at £19.50 !!! Terrible Steak pie was less than average expensive wine. We did complain and the 2 roasts were removed from our bill....

Staff were amazing. Attentive and willing to help. Food was lovely. Menu could have had more of a selection but was lovely what we had chosen. Plenty of wines to choose from. Stayed in the indulgent room which had the hot tub. Everything we needed...

Absolutely terrible roast, fatty meat, rock hard potatoes, overcooked veg, raw parsnips, stale Yorkshire pudding. No apology offered. £23 for something I wouldn't pay £5 for.

I group of us went for a walk in Sussex after reading 'West Sussex Pub Walks' author David Weller. We had a lovely circular walk from the White Horse and then a lovely lunch sitting in the garden in the sunshine

Good location. Nice decor and outdoor seating area. Good service. Very quiet when we visited at 5pm on a Sunday so not much ambience. Food was tasty but quite expensive. Mackerel and beetroot cake starter was very small for almost £10. Disappointed that pork with...

Explained in previous answers of questions hereto. Overall very poor! Having dined there many times before over a great many years and been enormously satisfied, I was appalled, when members of my family had flown from USA and requested that they dine there.

food accross the whole menu was excellent, as a party of 4 , eash having a different choice we sampled a fair bit of the menu!! starters, mains and desserts! Range is good too from very large fish or burger and chips off the pub...

Came for lunch on a quiet day. Only one other table occupied and the staff (however pleasant they were) seemed more interested in talking to each other in the kitchen. One couple came in and sat down, waited 5 mins for staff, then gave up...

Excellent Sunday roast. Wide choice of meats and all the trimmings were tasty. Good wine list for all pockets. Pleasant country ambiance. Friendly and efficient staff. Liked the ‘booth’ type tables which offer privacy. The garden looked great too. We will be back.

Superb food, great service and all at a reasonable price. Not our first visit and definitely will be back for more.

From the minute Billy greeted us we knew we had the hit the jackpot - after a beautiful walk with breathtaking views we didn't need to move from the pub . Our rooms were lovely and also dog friendly . Fire was lit in the...

Wonderful pub which also has rooms and an incredible menu. Warm reception and felt like we were at a friends home. Nothing was a problem and a delicious three course meal with excellent wine parings for desert.

A great choice of food which was superb quality. There is a lovely atmosphere and a good selection of drink available. Highly recommended.

I had a meal with family at the White Horse recently and was impressed with the menu and the quality of the food. It was quite busy but we were still served without too much of a delay.

We really enjoyed our lunch at the White Horse, good food, friendly service and lovely atmosphere. We would recommend eating here.

Greatly improved from previous visit a few years before leaving real disappointment, tasteful decor and comfortable surroundings with good service to match. Food was delicious and plentiful. Nice ales on tap. Will be back again soon…..

We stopped at the White Horse for lunch after a dog walk and we’re very glad that we did. My wife had the brisket cheeseburger (‘very good’) and I had the steak and ale pie, which was absolutely delicious and amazing: if you’ve had ‘pies’...

Had Sunday lunch here after a 2-hour walk. Varied menu (excellent Specials board, including game and pheasant), great service - never once had to try & get the waitress' attention. Nice non-alcoholic beer (can't remember the name but it had a red label). Shame no...

This was our first trip to the White Horse and we went for a special occasion. The atmosphere was good, and the service and food was excellent. Highly recommended.

So… you have a 10yr old dog and a 3mth old puppy, going away was going to be like going away with a toddler on speed!! Well the white horse is the place to go, set in the country with some amazing walks in the...

We were visiting the beach with our dog and googled somewhere to have lunch. We were so pleased with the choice! Food, service and atmosphere were all great. We didn't want to leave! A definite Gem!

Lovely relaxing 2 night break, food EXCELLENT. Wish I could get a recipe for the seafood bisque as it was the best I have EVER tasted. Also the most dog friendly place we’ve ever been, such a difference to be able to go and have...

We had a very enjoyable festive lunch at The White Horse. The food and service were impeccable and we will definitely be returning.

Very few places are open for lunch on Mondays. Luckily this one is and is was fabulous. Beautifully set for Christmas - cosy not cluttered. A cool urban vibe with background music blended well with the earthy shooting country precedent if the pub. I had...

Sunday lunch on this occasion poor, service sporadic. Main course presented whilst still eating 1st course and then was cold when served. Meat ( beef and pork) very fatty.

Really memorable and high quality birthday lunch - great food snd friendly, unrushed atmosphere. Thank you!

Fillet steak was very good. My wife,s steak pie inedible For pub food very expensive and service charge totally unecessary

Had Sunday roast beef joint was really tough couldn’t even cut it poor value for money wouldn’t eat here again

Had a three night stay with our dog, couldn’t fault the place, we eat twice in the evenings had Sunday lunch and breakfast there, food was delightful as were all the staff, rooms, grounds and local walks, will be back for sure!

Really enjoyed my visit, the evening meal food was of excellent quality, as was the breakfast. The rooms were very good too. Downsides would be hard to find, so if have to go with one then no tomato juice available for breakfast would be it....

Honestly is the best policy in life and so.My family and I were genuinely looking forward to Sunday Lunch here , having visited before in Oct ‘20 . Then the experience was everything you could hope for great ambiance, good food and great staff. Unfortunately...

we stayed at the white horse for 3 nights and ate there twice - the food and service were excellent and we really enjoyed the experience. Staff were very friendly and obliging

We just turned up without a booking, and a junior bar staff said there was no room at the Inn. Luckily overheard by the manageress, who bustled up and asked if we could be out by 8.15pm and we said we could, so did in...

Love this place - great staff, delicious food, quirky, characterful rooms, lovely courtyard, and unique inviting interiors.

Service and timeliness could be improved. The food was good value for money and very well cooked and presented.

Been going to the White Horse for years. Love it’s atmosphere and location and the food is a step above your average pub grub.

Had been recommended here and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Picture perfect from the outside and gorgeous on the inside. We all had a roast and it was cooked to perfection, we didn’t feel rushed and the waitress ensured we had everything we needed. Will definitely...

We has an excellent family Sunday lunch at the White Horse following a walk at Kingly Vale. The sirloin of beef was cooked perfectly with delicious roasted vegetables. One of our party is vegetarian and impressed with the vegetarian choices. Overall one of the best...

A perfect birthday lunch and escape from the office for an hour or so! The service and food always impress here!

We visited the White Horse at Chilgrove for three nights to celebrate our 47th Wedding Anniversary and were impressed by the Pub and its rooms. We opted for one of the Indulgent Stag rooms with a private terrace and hot tub, which we used seven...

Lovely country pub with lovely decor and atmosphere. Friendly service and varied menu. Food excellent. My husband had rump steak which was perfectly cooked, as were my fish & chips. The rhubarb & ginger sponge pudding was to die for, as was the pudding wine!...

Last minute booking. Lovely food. Relaxed atmosphere. Mushroom Wellington was delicious. Service just right.

Excellent food and great service. We all enjoyed our Sunday roasts and puddings which was a special treat for a family birthday celebration.

I used to enjoy coming to this restaurant but since I’ve become a vegetarian, the food offered is substandard.

We came as a party of 6 for Father’s Day and couldn’t fault it. Service and food were outstanding. Beef tartare exquisite. Roast beef delicious and cooked to perfection with big Yorkshire puddings. Kids said it was the best Mac n cheese and fish goujons...