The Escapist
Advertisements
Quick info
About The Escapist
The Escapist is a micropub in Chichester, at 9 Crane St, serving a rotating selection of local craft keg beers. The taps run keg only, with no cask, and the selection changes over time. The pub is independent and not tied to a brand, so the beer list is its own. It is a small place, built around the beer rather than a large menu of other drinks. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
Advertisements
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention local craft beers, takeaway fridge, outside seating and knowledgeable staff.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention local craft beers, takeaway fridge, outside seating and knowledgeable staff.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come to The Escapist for its craft beer selection, praising local and adventurous pours that are kept well, with friendly, knowledgeable staff. Several mention the relaxed atmosphere, outside seating and a small takeaway fridge. The main complaint is high prices, with one reviewer saying a similar beer costs less in central London and at another Chichester craft bar. One also notes there is no cask.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come to The Escapist for its craft beer selection, praising local and adventurous pours that are kept well, with friendly, knowledgeable staff. Several mention the relaxed atmosphere, outside seating and a small takeaway fridge. The main complaint is high prices, with one reviewer saying a similar beer costs less in central London and at another Chichester craft bar. One also notes there is no cask.
Featured reviews
- James Threapleton
“Top selection of local craft beers, nice atmosphere, friendly helpful service and tips on good places to eat locally. What's not to like ☺️”
- Tj Jones
“One of the best places in Chichester for craft beer! Staff friendly and attentive. They also have a small takeaway fridge and seats outside too”
- M. T. Blake
“Beer snobs unite! Come here if you want a good selection and are tired of all the brand-tied pubs and same stuff you find everywhere.”
- Liam Burford
“2026 update. Still a fab craft beer bar. Two watch outs though. No cask (fair enough) and high prices. I paid less for similar in central London. The other craft keg bar in Chichester knocks a third off for similar beers. Granted Escapist is more adventurous (please don't stop this!) but for me they just need to tone down the prices a bit. ***One of a few (two?!) micropubs/ brewers in Chi. Understated and yet knows its stuff. Nicely comfortable.”
- Rich Rose (aka Rosie)
“Small place. Had a few craft beers here. Beer is kept well. Sat outside in the sun.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Cozy
Show more amenities
- Beer
- Food
- Live music
- Restroom
- Trendy
- Offerings· 2
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Bars near The Escapist
- Old Cross4.21,1380 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
chicken bacon burger, bacon cheese burger, Wednesday meal special
- The Park Tavern4.66940.1 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, pint of HSB, good beer
- The Hole in the Wall4.41,0840.1 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast beef, beer selection, cider selection
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The EscapistWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.8184 | — | £1–10 | local craft beers, takeaway fridge, outside seating |
| Old CrossReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.21,138 | 0 mi | £10–20 | chicken bacon burger, bacon cheese burger, Wednesday meal special |
| The Park TavernReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6694 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | sunday roast, pint of HSB, good beer |
| The Hole in the WallReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,084 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast beef, beer selection, cider selection |
The 3 nearest bars by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
Similar Bars nearby
0.1 miThe Dolphin & Anchor
0.1 miDuke
0.1 miThe George & Dragon Inn
0.2 miTrents
0.3 miCrate & Apple Pub
0.3 miThe Fountain
0.3 miThe Bell Inn
0.3 miThe Eastgate Public House Chichester
More to explore in Chichester
22 places
Bars in Chichester
Photo: Crown & Anchor · 4.5 · 3,527 Google reviews
See all 22 bars in Chichester
