The Best Pubs in Chichester

The Royal Oak is a traditional country pub tucked away in East Lavant at the foot of the South Downs, offering bedrooms and two self-contained cottages. For over 200 years, it has been a place for peace, quiet, and an indulgent escape, with a team dedicated to good food, warm hospitality, and personal service. The menu features traditional pub food made with the finest seasonal and local produce, including the best Sunday roasts in the area, while the bar offers a cracking range of cask ale, craft beer, local cider, and a great wine selection. Outside, the beer garden is ideal for al fresco drinking and dining, perfect for a laidback lunch or pints of Butcombe in the sunshine.

Step into The Earl of March and you are greeted by a crackling open wood fire and plush leather sofas that practically beg you to sink into them. This is a place that champions the best of the season, serving freshly prepared dishes crafted from local produce alongside a carefully chosen cellar of wines and real ales. The mackerel has earned rave reviews from visitors, and the impressive gin selection keeps the regulars coming back. When the sun shines, their outdoor seating becomes a wonderful spot to enjoy a surf and turf feast, making every visit feel like a special occasion.

This pub offers cask ales, fine wines, and fabulous fresh food made from locally sourced ingredients. The menu features fresh brasserie style food with a continental flair, fresh fish, sizzling steaks, and pub classics. You can relax in either of its bars or the lovely conservatory restaurant, and the great team handles all the work. It has outdoor seating, is dog friendly, and offers wheelchair access, vegetarian options, and gluten free options.

This pub offers live music, entertainment, and great food, with a focus on real ales. It features a lovely garden with outdoor seating, and guests can also book a room for an overnight stay. The friendly staff and great value make it a welcoming spot, with a new chef and a refurbishment underway. Be sure to check the event line up and the list of real ales, as it’s listed in the Good Beer Guide.

The Dolphin & Anchor is a Wetherspoon pub converted from a historic hotel, offering great value food and real ales alongside an all day menu with traditional meals and international dishes. It is known for its beer, lunch, cocktails, and amazing chocolate fudge cake, and features a licensed outside area with deck seating. Open later than many other bars, it also offers a fantastic 2 for £12 pitcher deal, making it a great spot to start a party.

This real ale pub and restaurant in Oving is a 16th century thatched cottage turned into a charming public house with its very own micro brewery on site. You can relax in the cosy bar with tasty beers brewed onsite, enjoy freshly cooked, locally sourced seasonal food, or warm up by two roaring log fires. The pretty cottage garden is perfect for long summer evenings, and the pub welcomes locals, ramblers, cyclists, well behaved children, and dogs.

The Park Tavern is a cosy, traditional pub offering the very best of British with fabulously fresh real ales and freshly made authentic modern pub food. Much of the delicious, home made food is locally sourced with daily changing specials, and the menu features items like slow cooked beef brisket and a popular Sunday lunch. It is a dog friendly pub that welcomes four legged friends, and you can enjoy live music every Sunday from 4pm to 6pm or join the popular Tuesday night quiz. With a warm welcome and a great emphasis on locally sourced ingredients, every visit promises a proper pint and extremely tasty food.

Trents is a family friendly pub restaurant offering a generous menu of classic dishes, seasonal joys, and decadent desserts. You can enjoy a drink outside in the beer garden, and the pub also features five beautifully renovated en suite bedrooms for an overnight stay. The team provides friendly service, and there are great value lunch deals plus a 20% student discount on food and drink. With big screens for the World Cup, a Sunday roast cooked to perfection, and a free pint offer on 4th May, it is a welcoming spot for good times all year round.

Step into history at The Fountain, a legendary pub that has been pouring pints since 1798. You can actually dine against the original Roman city wall, making every meal feel like a trip through time. This spirited spot is also famous for its friendly ghosts, including a Roman soldier and a man with his dog, adding a thrilling touch to your visit. With outdoor seating available, it is the perfect place to soak up centuries of character while enjoying a proper pint.

Welcome to The Eastgate, a traditional warm welcoming pub where beer is in our blood, having started life as a local brewery. This historic pub from circa 1790 is beautifully located just a few minutes’ stroll from the famous cathedral and features a courtyard garden that is a real sun trap in the warmer months. Inside, you can enjoy a comfy fireside chair by a real fire, and outside there is seating available. It’s a great base for exploring, with a lively local market just a minute’s walk away and plenty of nearby parking.