Reviews The Crate And Apple

We have just one of our best meals out, ever. It’s great when you’re still thinking about the food days after. Tracey had the best pork ever and I want to come straight back for another goats cheese sorbet. Highly recommended!

Great atmosphere, food was excellent and the staff friendly. A wide range of fun cocktails a too. Also the garden looks great now it's been revamped! � highly recommend!!

Had a fabulous meal today and the main, a rare steak was great but the starter, I would of loved as a main. A to die for salad of pear, walnut, pomegranate and smoked duck on balsamic dressed salad a pea shoots, pure heaven x

We thought you might like to know that your pub was awarded 5 stars on gastrohub. Here is the review from our site. We happened to drive past this pub a few weeks back and thought we should investigate at a later date, well that date was today. Before we get in to the actual pub, let's talk briefly about parking. The pub doesn't have its own car park, and spaces outside are reduced to one hour. Your best bet is to use the car park just over the road, although that was a slightly confusing affair, many of the spaces set aside for season ticket holders. We had no idea what was in store as we bravely stepped in to the unknown, having not heard about this pub through word of mouth or learned anything from the tinternet. Upon entry we were greeted warmly, and more importantly, genuinely. We were told that we could choose a table and our menus would be brought over. You know you might be on to something when the first item on the menu is a pheasant keeve, you don't see one of those very often. In fact the whole menu sounded excellent. There was clearly a chef working here with passion and invention. We were slightly alarmed by the cost of some dishes which were on sale for £18 or £19, but a closer look uncovered some better value to be had. Despite all the wondrous and imaginative meals on offer, we both ordered from the bar menu. Dad choosing ham, duck egg and hand cut chips, (£11), while I went for fish and hand cut chips with a pea puree, (£13). As we waited for the food, we assessed the pub fundamentals. There was some nice music in the background and the staff were really friendly and as I said at the start, genuine, a very undervalued trait. If we had to point at anything, it was a little cold at first, the small open fire fighting hard against the bitter chill outside. It did however seem to warm up during our visit. When the food arrived, the presentation reinforced our belief in a top chef. Even simple food can still be well presented, and that was certainly the case here. Regular readers will know about my thing for good chips, a rare thing indeed, so I was keen to see what breed of chip was set before us. The answer was, excellent. They were sizable, but cooked perfectly inside, also blessed with a crisp outside. My fish was beautiful inside and out, just like a beautiful nurse who lives to help others. I wasn't sure at first about the pea puree, wanting some actual peas on my plate, but the puree was delicious and made an interesting change from the norm. I've probably said this before, but this may have been the best fish and chips I've had in a pub. Dad's chips were from the same family as mine, so were equally wonderful, while his ham was a thing of true beauty. The duck eggs were a revelation, showing how a little twist and a bit of effort can make a big difference. He also said that this was up there with the best ham, egg and chips he's had. Although our choices may not have been very original, we believe that the pub standards such as our choices, can tell you allot about a pubs food, whilst giving you a rule to measure against other pubs. This was a floorless lunch, the very cold day apart. The food and the service was exemplary, and we would both happily revisit in a heartbeat. Yes some of the meals are a bit expensive, but if you look around the menu, you can find something to suit your money bag. We think it fitting that a pub with such a brilliant name is also indeed a brilliant pub.

Top drawer grub , made from fresh local produce, friendly staff , great location , clean smart environment , good beer , could not recommend more !!! Go there and experience it for yourself

So nett, gemütlich und super lecker. Warum gibt es in Deutschland (besser) Umkreis Mainz/Wiesbaden nicht so ein Wohlfühl-Pub

Fantastic Quiz last night... Such A Laugh, good vibes and atmosphere... Fantastic service on food and drinks. ��

I took my elderly parents here for Sunday dinner today, my parents are very local but not been for 6 years or more and my Dad wasn’t that keen on going due to previous experiences… Well! We all had a roast and apart from some veg being a bit too ‘al dente’ for them, it was cracking! (Roast potatoes are never the same as home but they were ok) Yorkshire’s were amazing!!! The Smaller plate portions are a good size if you prefer a smaller dinner. Staff were very friendly and welcoming especially our waitress who was very attentive especially to the older folk. Puddings were amazing!! I can personally recommend the plum soufflé and panna cotta Will definitely be visiting again! 🙂

Stopped here on a quiet rainy Monday night and had a lovely meal. Small menu but my Chicken was delicious, along with everything else on the plate. Well looked after. Harvey's and Doom Bar on tap.

This was, without a doubt, the best food we have ever eaten at a pub. We are in Chichester for the weekend from London and didn't know what to expect food-wise, but its honestly some of the best that we've ever eaten. And the service was incredible, we had Katie and Aaron tending to us for the evening, and they could not have been more welcoming or delightful. Will definitely get the 90 minute train down here again, just to come here for another meal.

WOW! What can I say! An outstanding award winning pub with fantastic tasting food! We walked past this pub more than once, before we decided to have a change and eat in here so booked a table for Saturday evening. Wow! Stunning Soup starter followed by fabulous Salmon and fine dark chocolate desert matched with great desert wine. Also has nice front terrace and even better rear terrace where again I enjoyed a fine after dinner whiskey 🥃 and fine Cuban Cigar! We wanted to eat dinner on Sunday night but they stop serving food at 3pm in the afternoon. We definitely coming here again when we visit GoodWood!

A great place to unwind with friends and enjoy some delicious food. We have enjoyed the Crate and Apple a couple of times, once for dining and the other for our daughter's wedding reception and they could not have been more friendly, accommodating and hard working for both occasions. Probably now my favorite restaurant in Chichester.

Came back to this place after 4 years. The drinks were really nice but the food was just alright considering the price. That's my only gripe, the cost vs the quality. I had fish and chips and the fish had been overcooked so the fish inside was dehydrated and the chips were just chips. Nothing special. Everything else was alright to be fair

Visiting Chichester and popped for a drink on a warm day. Unfortunately a private party was in the garden. No seats with a table available at the front, so Sat on a bench seat. Still pleasant. Staff were cheerful. Will visit again if back in "Chi"

Very enjoyable food and drinks, service was a tiny bit slow but I realised after there was a party of about 15 inside that had just arrived so can’t complain about that- would definitely come back