Chichester - Good pubs/bars/restaurants 2024?

[geeman237]

3 mid 50's longtime friends are getting together for a night out in Chichester in November.

Any recommendations for a few pubs/bars to go to with a good beer selection? A Google reveals The Escapist and Duke and Rye as worth a look for our speed.

Good Indian for a curry, The Namaste Punjab?

Anyone got any local knowledge?

Thanks in advance

[T-bagger]

I’ve had Many a night out in Chi, good bad and ugly! Assuming you’ll be in the town (city) itself. Food recommendations:

Indian - Jungle Junction is excellent. Masala City is next door, standard curry house but not as good as JJ.

Thai - lemongrass is always good, been many times

Turkish - Reina Kitchen, consistently good but can be busy which slows service down

Plenty of chains if that’s your thing: Waga, Giggling Squid, Carluccios etc.

In terms of drinks:

Trent’s - quite a nice pub, ok selection
Nags Head - close to the curry places, standard pub, decent beers
Crate & Apple - always had a good night here
The Hole in the Wall - not been but a few friends have said it’s good
The Duke & Rye - in a converted chapel so pretty unique building. Been a few times and it’s ok, wouldn’t rush back though
Purchases - bit more upmarket, cocktails etc. probably not the best for beers, but decent atmosphere

I would avoid The Vestry or The Foundry, especially at the weekend. Often a strange mix of gobby tw@s and Emos.

Hope this helps but feel free to ask more questions.

[geeman237]

Thanks for the info.