Nestled in the picturesque hamlet of Dell Quay near Chichester Harbour, our beautiful historic pub is the perfect place to celebrate the festive season in West Sussex. With roaring open fires, twinkling Christmas decorations, the comforting aroma of mulled wine, and perfectly roasted joints of meat coming from the kitchen, the Crown & Anchor offers a truly cosy Christmas pub experience by the water.
Whether you’re planning a festive lunch with colleagues, organising a Christmas party with friends, enjoying seasonal drinks and winter tipples, or searching for a traditional Christmas Day lunch near Chichester, our welcoming team is here to make your celebrations unforgettable. Landlord Chris, Head Chef Phyl, and the entire team look forward to hosting everything from relaxed festive gatherings to memorable family Christmas dining throughout December.
Located in the heart of Dell Quay, just a short drive from Chichester, our waterside pub is a popular destination for Christmas dining, festive drinks, and seasonal celebrations in West Sussex. From office Christmas parties and cosy catch-ups to indulgent Christmas Day meals, we’re ready to help you celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in style.
See in the New Year with great food, flowing drinks, and a warm welcome at our cosy waterside pub in Dell Quay.
Whether you’re joining us for a relaxed evening meal, celebratory drinks with friends, or a full New Year’s Eve gathering with family, the Crown & Anchor is the perfect place to celebrate the end of the year in style.
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Whether it’s a three-course feast, a cosy weekend away, or just a couple of well-earned pints at their favourite local – give the gift of good times with a Young’s Pub gift voucher.
Treat someone special to unforgettable moments at the pub this festive season. Because let’s be honest – who wouldn’t love the gift of the pub?
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You can get pencilled-in straight away. Once you’re ready to confirm, we’ll ask for a deposit payment to secure your spot.
For Christmas Day Bookings we require a deposit payment of the full menu price per person in advance.
Your deposit is fully refundable up to 14 days before your booking date. If you would like to pay by BACs payments this must be completed 10 working days before the event. Your deposit payment will be deducted from your final bill and where applicable will be put towards your minimum spend requirement.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept payments by cheque.
Please supply full menu choices via our online pre-ordering system 14 days in advance (or by the 10th December for Christmas Day Dining) and also advise us if your guests have any special dietary requirements.
Amendments to guest menu choices may only be made up to 10 working days before your booking date, preferably earlier. If you require any menus without calorie information, please request from the pub team.
Yes, typically open 12pm – 6pm.
Yes. The pub offers festive set menus, Christmas party menus, and a dedicated Christmas Day menu.
Yes. Vegetarian dishes and dietary accommodations are available if advised in advance.
Yes, but it is limited on-site and can get busy during Christmas. Nearby on-street parking is also used.
Yes, especially during December weekends and festive dining periods.
Yes, Chichester station is nearby with taxi access to the pub.