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The Richmond Arms
Review
About
Travellers' Choice
2024
Country Pub, Restaurant, B& B in an idyllic Sussex rural village at the foot of the South Downs,5 Min's from Chichester. Locals bar and country kitchen serving locally sourced meats, seafood, game and vegetables in an innovative manner.Roasts on our "Rotisserie" and meats/seafood grilled over Charcoal. Classic bar snacks re-invented, regularly changing local microbreweries beers,home made hedgerow "eaux de vie" and large list of wines by the glass.... expressive of their origins and "terroir". ...
Features
CUISINES
International, British, Contemporary, Gastropub
Meal types
Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Digital Payments
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Location
Free off-street parking, Parking Available, Street Parking
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Hours
Open until 9:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 - 18:00
Monday
15:00 - 21:00
Tuesday
12:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
12:00 - 22:00
Thursday
12:00 - 23:00
Friday
12:00 - 23:00
Saturday
12:00 - 23:00
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4.6
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Very good
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Average
36
Poor
21
Terrible
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Trail28667525719
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • couples
We went for Sunday roast lunch with my partner and it was a brilliant experience: lamb and beef cooked to perfection, twice roasted potatoes crisp and delicious, veg perfectly al dente and homemade yorkshire pud light and yummy! All washed down with finest shiraz - truly memorable and excellent value! Best in West Sussex so far (we go about once a month to different places....)
Written 3 December 2024
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gaandcj
6 contributions
Dec 2024 • couples
My Wife and I had a lovely meal here which was a 20 minute walk from a well known touring park nearby.
They are a very dog friendly establishment, and accommodating our little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ( Dexter) was not a problem.
Everything was cooked to perfection, and all the young ladies waiting on the tables were friendly and always smiling.
We enjoyed our food so much we booked at short notice for the Sunday lunch which many people rate very highly.
I am now one of those people,and I would say if you are in the area then book a Sunday lunch here, you will not be disappointed, and I think we can say that it is probably one of, if not the best dining out Sunday lunches we have experienced.
We booked again for New Years Eve, and as with the previous two visits, the food and service were excellent.
Well done to all the staff at the Richmond Arms, you are doing an excellent job in an industry which is tough at the minute.
Written 4 January 2025
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Nick
Truro1 contribution
Jan 2024 • couples
Been about 15 years since visiting this pub. We noticed it had a 4.5 rating so went for lunch.
We had the venison hot pot. Wow!
This is not a fast food restaurant so waited a while ( not too long), but what you get is properly cooked food, not heated up pre prepared.
We were told he is a new chef. Maybe he’ll get them from 4.5 to 5*
Beer was very good, Sussex best
Very attentive and pleasant staff.
Written 26 January 2024
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foxysoos
Broad Oak70 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
A Sunday roast with the family. Good in some parts but very poor in others. Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese were all good, those who had chicken were happy too. The wait was quite long for both main and dessert, the beef was sinewy and chewy, and the ice cream shouldn't have been served as it was....not ice cream!! For the high prices charged here, we should have had a better experience overall. These comments were made to the servers and just one ice cream cost (£4) was removed from the bill. We won't be returning.
Written 3 March 2024
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Mike S
Brighton30 contributions
Oct 2024 • family
A great location but sadly a very average experience. We went on a Wednesday night during half term and the menu was limited with none of the daily specials actually available but still on the board. I elected to go for the fish and chips and it was almost inedible, super dry and as if the fish had been reheated in an oven, the chips were terrible, dry and super crispy. My daughters had the chicken dippers and the chips had LOADS of salt on them. We were keen to stay for desserts but decided to skip it. I understand they have/had a new chef in so perhaps he was coming upto speed. Sadly I wouldn't return.
Written 1 November 2024
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Robert S
3 contributions
Apr 2024 • friends
Very disappointing overall experience.
Dreadful service - extremely slow at all stages. So bad in fact we cancelled our desert order after being told it would take a further 15 mins after we'd already waited 15 mins!
And guess what the desert was ? 2 scoops of ice cream! How hard can that be!
Main courses very average - the fish baked cod fillet smoked haddock chowder dish was served barely warm & had very little fish in it, just cold cabbage. Lacking in flavour with watery sauce. Would not recommend.
Doubt we will bother returning.
Written 14 April 2024
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Damo
84 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
We were staying at a local campsite “concierge camping “ and exploring the local area and after a long dog walk we popped in for some food and a drink.
The food was lovely and service was great.
Had a nice chat with some locals . One of whom pointed us in the direction of Kingley Vale . We are so glad he did as we walked there the next day and it was awesome.
We would have booked in for Sunday dinner after that but they were full . We will return to the camping site and therefore the Richmond Arms for the Sunday roast at another time.
Written 29 January 2024
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_marionbruce
Chichester4 contributions
Dec 2023 • friends
The interior is very attractive and the one waitress welcoming and friendly. The menu is varied and interesting with a Christmas special as well as the main choices. We ordered from the main menu, two courses. We had booked a table for 12:30 pm and the first course was served within about half an hour. However it then took over an hour for our main dishes to arrive. Two of us were served but then the waitress departed to deal with other customers paying their bill before returning with the rest of our dishes The food was presented well but was served on completely cold plates which meant the turkey/rabbit/fish we ordered were only warm, whilst the sauces served directly onto the plates were cold . Only the excellent roast potatoes were hot. My dish, the turkey, was accompanied by green vegetables. The broccoli and green beans may have been introduced to the boiling water but their acquaintanceship was brief! ! They were warm but raw. so, a disappointing lunch. The restaurant was not busy so that cannot have been the excuse for the poor kitchen service.
Written 20 December 2023
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leonetraveller
Chichester266 contributions
Jun 2023 • family
We went for a Sunday roast and were certainly not disappointed. They had a good range of meats, plenty of vegetables and all the usual trimmings. the roast pork and generous crackling was first class. We were able to try their range of local Sussex ales which were also good, and they have a good selection on the wine list. Actually lunch was slightly delayed (it was Father's Day) but to their credit the staff came to apologise and even offered some complementary olives while we were waiting. I shall definitely go back.
Written 3 July 2023
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Ken K
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • friends
I organised a surprise 80th Birthday celebration for my mother and thirty of her closest friends. After visiting several potential venues locally, I was left quite disappointed by how despondent, disinterested and inflexible these venues were. What I experienced at the Richmond Arms from Sam and Dom was the complete opposite. They were friendly, engaging, helpful and flexible from the outset.
The afternoon could not have gone better. The team had arranged for us to have the whole restaurant area which made for a nice private and cosy environment for everyone to enjoy. Chief came in early to cook food that was extremely well received by all. Beef Wellington, Coq au Vin, vegetable lasagna were all fantastic and exactly what was needed on a slightly wintry November day, nothing was too much trouble.
In these tough trading time it was refreshing to experience genuine hospitality. Thanks Sam, Dom and the team enough for making my mum stay truly special and would fully recommend a visit to the Richmond Arms in the idyllic West Aisling.
I can also testify to the Monday night pizza and a pint which is excellent. Proper thin crust wood fired pizza from the van and cold pint, ideal come winter or summer.
Written 22 December 2023
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Helen L
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • friends
Had a lovely Sunday lunch today, two families / friends both celebrating birthday.s.
The food was delicious, they catered for the children and the fussy allergy person, exceptionally well.
We all left with full belly’s , great portion size
Service was spot on, very attentive. Happy to give extra sauces etc.
Great atmosphere, friendly locals.
Will definitely come for Sunday lunch again.
Thanks for making a special day even better
Written 15 October 2023
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NHLH
Portsmouth48 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
Its been a while since we last visited, but we decided to take Sunday lunch at the Richmond, and I must say that it was rather good.
We shared a baked Camembert as a starter, and it was cooked to perfection (not half baked, and not scolding). We then had chicken and beef roasts with all the usual trimmings, and they we absolutely delicious. So well done to the chef (and kitchen staff). Its great to see a local pub doing so well.
Written 4 July 2023
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Liz
Larkfield58 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
What a find! Great food and really nice staff. We had were looking for something to eat on a Saturday afternoon on our journey from the Weald and Downland Museum to Bosham. As it was after 3pm most places were shut. Desperation set in.
But we need not have worried. The menu had some interesting choices as well as pub favourites. We plumped for pork belly, cheese burger and a Cajun chicken burger in gluten free bread. While we waited we tucked into the bread and olives on the bar. A good selection of beers and ciders to wash it down and a bottle of ice cold wine for the table. Food was delicious - served on hot plates - and even the French fries were crisp and tasty. Then to top it all we received packets of Love Hearts with the bill. A proper pub doing interesting food. Thank you.
Written 16 March 2024
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D T
Portsmouth1 contribution
Dec 2023 • friends
Such a lovely cosy pub with friendly staff and locals. We asked for a Baileys hot chocolate which was delicious, and the men enjoyed their pints. Wishing them all a Happy New Year, see you in 2024
Written 31 December 2023
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Rupert G
1 contribution
May 2024 • family
Lovely spot but a pub that has clearly fallen.
We were a party of 5 adults and 4 children who got a lunch booking very last minute on a Bank Holiday Monday (probably should have raised alarm bells). As the only diners our starters still took an hour plus to arrive and then a further hour for getting the main courses. We chased multiple times but the staff were non apologetic.
The food was certainly not worth a two hour wait.
Don’t normally post reviews but wouldn’t want others to have such a frustrating and frankly awful lunch.
We will not return and cannot recommend.
Written 6 May 2024
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