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Branded Chichester Directory rating card for The Escapist: 4.8 stars, 185 Google reviews
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The Best Pubs in Chichester 2026: 15 Ranked on Real Google Ratings

Every genuine local business in this category across Chichester, Fishbourne, Bosham and Tangmere, ranked on real Google ratings and review counts. Nobody paid to be on this list.

Chichester Directory·3 October 2026

The Escapist is the highest-rated of the pubs across Chichester, Fishbourne, Bosham and Tangmere, with 4.8 stars from 185 Google reviews (checked 3 October 2026).

We pulled the live Google rating and review count for all the pubs across Chichester, Fishbourne, Bosham and Tangmere (checked 3 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.

How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews.

Branded Chichester Directory rating card for The Escapist: 4.8 stars, 185 Google reviews
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The Escapist

Chichester

4.8Google185 Google reviews

9 Crane St, Chichester PO19 1LJ

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With 4.8 stars from 185 Google reviews, The Escapist is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Chichester as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated June 2024). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday and Wednesday 3–10:30 pm, Thursday to Saturday 12–10:30 pm, Sunday 12–6 pm; closed Monday.

Good to know: phone 01243 776599, has a website with more detail.

Branded Chichester Directory rating card for The George: 4.7 stars, 827 Google reviews

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The George

Chichester

4.7Google827 Google reviews

Eartham, Chichester PO18 0LT

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Google reviewers rate The George 4.7 out of 5 across 827 reviews. It is listed in Chichester as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated October 2025). According to its Google listing: open Wednesday to Saturday 12–11 pm, Sunday 12–6 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday.

Good to know: phone 01243 814340, has a website with more detail.

Branded Chichester Directory rating card for Victoria Inn: 4.7 stars, 421 Google reviews

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Victoria Inn

Chichester

4.7Google421 Google reviews

West Marden, Chichester PO18 9EN

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Victoria Inn is rated 4.7 from 421 Google reviews. It is listed in Chichester as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated February 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 12–10 pm, Friday 12–11 pm, Saturday 8 am–11 pm, Sunday 12–7 pm.

Good to know: phone 023 9263 1330, has a website with more detail.

Branded Chichester Directory rating card for Little Monster Tap: 4.7 stars, 104 Google reviews

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4.7Google104 Google reviews

23 The Hornet, Chichester PO19 7JL

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With 4.7 stars from 104 Google reviews, Little Monster Tap is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Chichester as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2026). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Thursday 4–10 pm, Friday 2–10:30 pm, Saturday 12–10:30 pm, Sunday 2–8 pm; closed Monday.

Good to know: phone 01243 775152, has a website with more detail.

Branded Chichester Directory rating card for The Park Tavern: 4.6 stars, 687 Google reviews

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The Park Tavern

Chichester

4.6Google687 Google reviews

11 Priory Rd, Chichester PO19 1NS

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Google reviewers rate The Park Tavern 4.6 out of 5 across 687 reviews. It is listed in Chichester as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 12–11 pm, Sunday 12–9 pm.

Good to know: phone 01243 785057, has a website with more detail.

Branded Chichester Directory rating card for The Berkeley Arms: 4.6 stars, 641 Google reviews

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4.6Google641 Google reviews

Delling Ln, Old, Bosham, Chichester PO18 8HG

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The Berkeley Arms is rated 4.6 from 641 Google reviews. It is listed in Bosham as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated January 2026).

Good to know: phone 01243 573167, has a website with more detail.

Branded Chichester Directory rating card for Horse and Groom Free House, Food and Rooms: 4.6 stars, 566 Google reviews

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4.6Google566 Google reviews

East Ashling, Chichester PO18 9AX

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With 4.6 stars from 566 Google reviews, Horse and Groom Free House, Food and Rooms is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Chichester as a 4-star hotel. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated June 2026).

Good to know: phone 01243 575339, has a website with more detail.

Branded Chichester Directory rating card for The Star & Garter: 4.6 stars, 431 Google reviews

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4.6Google431 Google reviews

Star & Garter, Chichester PO18 0JG

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Google reviewers rate The Star & Garter 4.6 out of 5 across 431 reviews. It is listed in Chichester as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated July 2026).

Good to know: phone 01243 811318, has a website with more detail.

Branded Chichester Directory rating card for The Richmond Arms: 4.6 stars, 289 Google reviews

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4.6Google289 Google reviews

W Ashling Rd, Chichester PO18 8EA

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The Richmond Arms is rated 4.6 from 289 Google reviews. It is listed in Chichester as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated August 2025).

Good to know: phone 01243 572046, has a website with more detail.

Branded Chichester Directory rating card for Crown & Anchor: 4.5 stars, 3,508 Google reviews

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Crown & Anchor

Chichester

4.5Google3,508 Google reviews

Dell Quay Rd, Chichester PO20 7EE

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With 4.5 stars from 3,508 Google reviews, Crown & Anchor is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Chichester as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated September 2025).

Good to know: phone 01243 781712, has a website with more detail.

Branded Chichester Directory rating card for The Bosham Inn: 4.5 stars, 3,185 Google reviews

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4.5Google3,185 Google reviews

Bosham, Main Rd, Chichester PO18 8PW

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Google reviewers rate The Bosham Inn 4.5 out of 5 across 3,185 reviews. It is listed in Bosham as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated January 2026).

Good to know: phone 01243 575027, has a website with more detail.

Branded Chichester Directory rating card for The Anchor Bleu: 4.5 stars, 1,398 Google reviews

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4.5Google1,398 Google reviews

High St, Bosham, Chichester PO18 8LS

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The Anchor Bleu is rated 4.5 from 1,398 Google reviews. It is listed in Bosham as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated February 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 11:30 am–10 pm, Friday and Saturday 11:30 am–11 pm, Sunday 11:30 am–7 pm.

Good to know: phone 01243 573956, has a website with more detail.

Branded Chichester Directory rating card for Anglesey Arms: 4.5 stars, 972 Google reviews

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Anglesey Arms

Known for garden

4.5Google972 Google reviews

Halnaker, Chichester PO18 0NQ

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With 4.5 stars from 972 Google reviews, Anglesey Arms is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Chichester as a pub. Reviewers most often mention garden (110 mentions), country pub and outdoor seating. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2026).

Good to know: phone 01243 211473, has a website with more detail.

Branded Chichester Directory rating card for The Bull's Head, Fishbourne: 4.5 stars, 755 Google reviews

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4.5Google755 Google reviews

Bulls Head, 99 Fishbourne Rd W, Chichester PO19 3JP

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Google reviewers rate The Bull's Head, Fishbourne 4.5 out of 5 across 755 reviews. It is listed in Chichester as a 3-star hotel. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated July 2026).

Good to know: phone 01243 839895, has a website with more detail.

Branded Chichester Directory rating card for The Old House at Home: 4.5 stars, 712 Google reviews

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4.5Google712 Google reviews

Cot Ln, Chidham, Chichester PO18 8SU

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The Old House at Home is rated 4.5 from 712 Google reviews. It is listed in Chichester as a pub. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated January 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 10:30 am–11 pm, Sunday 12–8 pm.

Good to know: phone 01243 572477, has a website with more detail.

Best Pubs by area

The best-ranked venue in each area, on the same rating-then-reviews order as the main list.

  • Chichester: The Escapist (4.8 stars from 185 Google reviews, ranked #1 overall). 12 of the 15 ranked pubs are in Chichester.
  • Bosham: The Berkeley Arms (4.6 stars from 641 Google reviews, ranked #6 overall). 3 of the 15 ranked pubs are in Bosham.

The verdict

On Google rating, The Escapist ranks first of the 15 pubs we checked, with 4.8 stars from 185 Google reviews.

How we ranked them

  1. Which businesses: every one of the pubs listed on Google Maps across Chichester, Fishbourne, Bosham and Tangmere with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
  2. Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
  3. "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
  4. Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.

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How they compare (checked 3 October 2026)
#NameAreaGoogle ratingReviewsSunday
1The EscapistChichester4.818512–6 pm
2The GeorgeChichester4.782712–6 pm
3Victoria InnChichester4.742112–7 pm
4Little Monster TapChichester4.71042–8 pm
5The Park TavernChichester4.668712–9 pm
6The Berkeley ArmsBosham4.6641Not listed
7Horse and Groom Free House, Food and RoomsChichester4.6566Not listed
8The Star & GarterChichester4.6431Not listed
9The Richmond ArmsChichester4.6289Not listed
10Crown & AnchorChichester4.53,508Not listed
11The Bosham InnBosham4.53,185Not listed
12The Anchor BleuBosham4.51,39811:30 am–7 pm
13Anglesey ArmsChichester4.5972Not listed
14The Bull's Head, FishbourneChichester4.5755Not listed
15The Old House at HomeChichester4.571212–8 pm

Frequently asked questions

What is the best of the pubs in Chichester?
On live Google ratings, The Escapist is the highest-rated, with 4.8 stars from 185 Google reviews (checked 3 October 2026).
How many pubs does this guide cover?
We ranked 15 pubs across Chichester, Fishbourne, Bosham and Tangmere with a genuine local address and a public Google rating.
How was this list put together?
By Google star rating (highest first), with ties broken by review count. National chains are left out and nobody paid for a place on this list.
What is the best of the pubs in Chichester?
Of the pubs ranked here, The Escapist has the highest Google rating in Chichester: 4.8 stars from 185 Google reviews (checked 3 October 2026).
What is the best of the pubs in Bosham?
Of the pubs ranked here, The Berkeley Arms has the highest Google rating in Bosham: 4.6 stars from 641 Google reviews (checked 3 October 2026).
Which of the pubs in Chichester are open on Sunday?
On their Google listings, 7 of the 15 ranked pubs show Sunday opening: The Escapist (12–6 pm); The George (12–6 pm); Victoria Inn (12–7 pm); Little Monster Tap (2–8 pm); The Park Tavern (12–9 pm); The Anchor Bleu (11:30 am–7 pm); The Old House at Home (12–8 pm). Hours change, so check before you go.

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