The Shore Inn, Chichester

Traditional pub close to the beach so no doubt rammed during the summer in good weather; however, still very busy late Saturday afternoon in February. The main bar at the front was full of rugby fans watching the TVs, and most of the tables in the (one step) lower side bar were also occupied. Three handpumps on each face of the central bar: a trio from Sharp's - Doom Bar, Twin Coast and Sea Fury - along with Hophead, Summer Lightning and Palmer's Dorset Gold (£5.00).

Proper little gold mine of a pub - but fortunately, they have the staff and the seating to cope with the hoardes descending. Traditional seaside interior, with the nick nacks and art work, signs to the beach you would expect. U shaped rooms around a central bar, with a pool room at the one end. Plenty of outdoor seating along the side and in a sheltered garden in the front. Good Beer Guide 2024 - with the full Sharps range and Hop Back Summer Lightening / Langham Hip Hop. Possibly 2 cask too many, as most punters on the Madri. Only complaint was plastic glasses when at their most mentally busy on a Saturday afternoon. Food only at lunchtime - which is a bit odd with the potential market but probably to stop the chef from an early grave through exhaustion.

Official site of The Shore Inn - www.theshorepub.co.uk

Official site of The Shore Inn - www.theshorepub.co.uk