The Eastgate

A proper 'Old School' pub. Warm and cosy. Always a good atmosphere. Friendly bar staff and a decent choice of Fullers ales, guest beers and pub food. Small beer garden at the rear, or sit at the front and watch the world go by.... Pool table and darts board. Occasional live music. Well run. I would recommend.

Ive been there on various occasions before and after having a meal in Chi with friends, the staff are always very welcoming and friendly. It's the kind of pub a woman on her own could walk into and have a drink without having any aggro. I've not eaten there but have heard the food is very good. Best pub in Chichester.

We had lunch in a typical small pub, not at all fancy or posh, but they served basic good pub grub. I had a pint of Seafarers English ale, the first time I'd tried that, and a burger with chips and salad. When I went to the bar to order, an old boy, who looked he'd been sitting there since the pub opened that morning (it was about 1.30 in the afternoon when we were there), said to me: 'See - it takes an American to make good music, dunnit?' I looked puzzled, and he explained. 'That's American music [on the jukebox] and you're American, aren't you? I could tell when you walked in 'ere.' I said yes, I was. He asked me how long I was here for. I said I'd lived here for over 20 years. 'You 'aven't lost yer accent, 'ave you?' he replied. 'Why'd you want to move 'ere? You've got ever'thing over there, even Indians.' His friend said: 'Indians? D'you mean Red Indians?' 'Yeah,' replied the first man, 'Indians, they've got ever'thing over there. I've seen them John Wayne films.' I then said that my wife was English and didn't take to life in the US, so we moved here. He wished me well, and the barmaid smiled and gave me a knowing wink. I returned to our table and said to my wife:'I've got a new friend.' She said she saw what was going on and then rolled her eyes to the ceiling. Our food arrived in good time, and the staff checked afterwards to make sure everything was OK. Top marks for friendly service!