The Dolphin & Anchor

Featured reviews

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “I went in with my wife for a bite to eat a few days ago. Food was good. Surprising for what you expect and pay for. Was very busy even for a mid week afternoon. Service was still exceptionally fast. I had ordered mine and my wife’s food on the Wetherspoon app and within five to six minutes. It was at our table. Very helpful young man who I had forgotten to get his name, tall, slim young man with a beard was very helpful and very friendly, made sure our food and drinks was very quickly delivered to us. Food was very good. Pub was very loud and very busy but our experience was still very positive.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “Popped in for a quick bite to eat with the family. You don't expect nouvelle cuisine but after waiting approx 20 minutes for your food you would expect it to be hot or very warm.... not this time, ordered the all day brunch, it arrived tepid at best! Cold! With eggshell in the one of the fried (cold) eggs. Shame the front of house service is always friendly and helpful, shame the current kitchen staff fail miserably! Disappointing.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “I’ve eaten at this Wetherspoons a couple of times before and never had an issue with the food, so this experience was a real surprise, not in a good way! I ordered a pizza with onions, chilli, and a side dip. My drink arrived with no problems, but then they brought me a pizza with onion, chilli and chicken, and no dip. I told the staff it couldn’t be mine because I hadn’t ordered chicken and my dip was missing. They asked me to show proof of my order, which I did. They then brought the missing dip, but what happened next was not acceptable. A member of the bar staff (didn’t catch the name) told me they had removed the chicken and added extra cheese to “take the chicken taste away.” I was shocked. I said, “Wait, what? I could be vegetarian.” He replied that there’s no way of specifying that on the app. That completely misses the point! I didn’t order chicken. The mistake was theirs, not mine. Whether someone is veggie, vegan, has specific dietary requirements, an allergy, or genuinely doesn’t want chicken on their food, it is not okay to remove the topping and think that’s an acceptable fix. To make matters worse, it felt like getting them to make a fresh pizza was a chore, even though the mistake was theirs. This was handled very poorly. Vegetarians and anyone with dietary requirements, be aware!!! Really not happy with this experience 😐”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Brilliant service here. Loved the trip to Chichester with a wetherspoons bite at the end of a day's walking. Enjoyable atmosphere then a 10 min walk back to the station.”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “This Spoons is my usual go-to for something quick, easy, & tasty. During my most recent visit, the staff were particularly friendly, & the team leader on shift called Seb was extremely helpful & delivered kind & efficient customer service. Thank you, Seb & the team for a lovely Spoons experience!”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Very busy on.the Saturday afternoon revisit (16/05). I tried a Kahuna, but didn't buy one as the passion fruit was too overpowering. I settled for the Manager's Special Shipyard for £1.99. That wasn't the best, either. Not as positive as my first visit to this pub in February where I enjoyed better service and great value for money wings Would return”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Went to The Dolphin & Anchor and accidentally ordered the “charcoal special” 🍔🔥 Burger came out completely burnt—like actually black. Sent it back, thinking it was a mistake… impressive consistency though, because the second one came back exactly the same. Apparently the excuse was that the kitchen was “too busy.” Not sure how being busy turns food into coal, but fair enough. Chips and onion rings were decent, so at least something survived the grill. If you like your burgers well done… and then done again… and then cremated, this is the place for you 👍”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “We had a really nice meal sat in the window overlooking The Cathedral. The food was reasonably priced and arrived promptly. All of the staff I dealt with were pleasant. Will definitely be back next time we're in the area.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Really nice place for a drink or food just located in front of cathedral. Good staff and quick service via app. Place was tidy and tables were clean, not like other spoons. Most of full with students because free wifi. Plenty of seatings inside and outdoor. Had nice time.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “My wife and I were staying in the TraveLodge around the corner from this great pub, and we stumbled upon it by chance; what a find! On our first evening we just went in for a drink and were staggered by value for money, the friendliness of the young staff and the pleasant atmosphere with folk of all ages there. Indeed, we liked it so much that we went there for breakfast the next morning, and then again for our dinner that evening! The food was really very, very good, as were the drinks and, as I have said already, the value for money was just amazing! OK, let's be truthful here and say what it is, so, so much cheaper compared to other pubs! Should we ever return to Chichester we will certainly rack up here!”