The George & Dragon Inn

Head down North Street towards the cathedral quarter and you'll find The George & Dragon doing what proper pubs should do — serving decent food without the faffiness. It's got that lived-in warmth that comes from being part of Chichester's fabric for years, the kind of place where locals prop up the bar alongside visitors after a wander round the city walls. The kitchen takes itself seriously enough to do the classics well, whether that's a proper pint-friendly lunch or something more considered for dinner, and the bar staff actually know their stuff.