The Hope Inn, Chichester

Contrary to the last review, I have recently visited this bar over the last few weeks and would comment that it is now a welcoming, recently refurbished family run friendly establishment on the edge of the town centre and at the centre of the community, with the feel of an up and coming wine bar. With a relaxing ambience, a patio to the front and a secure beer garden at the rear, this establishment allows you hide from the inclement weather or relax and bask in the sun when the climate is more acceptable. Now legendary for it Sunday Roast Dinners, there is a popular and constantly developing menu that caters for all tastes; whether it’s just a quick snack or a main meal, you’re sure to be fulfilled, with a compliment of a selection of traditional ales, various lagers or speciality teas and coffees, everything is catered for. A centre of evening entertainment, with live tribute acts every month, regular disco’s and many other selected themed events. The bar can also be set up to quietly view available major sports events. The segregated games area also caters for pool and darts, without encroaching on the rest of the establishment. Free wi-fi access is also available throughout, at all times. Functions are a speciality; from hosting small personal ‘send-offs’ to ‘full blown’ celebrations, The Hope is proving to be the favoured choice. Well designed for this purpose, with its’ entertainment area seamlessly moving into the bar area and further into the wide open conservatory, providing an atmosphere where one can dance the night away, whilst also enabling active conversation in the quieter areas. More importantly, the Hope, by design, caters for all, providing for a fun and yet relaxing environment at the same time.

Situated near University, and has large sign outside "student offers £2.20 a pint" Depending on your viewpoint this is a welcome or a warning sign, for me a warning to abandon Hope all who enter, so I avoided