The Foundry

"Came to visit Chichester to have a wander round with partner and dog, we thought we would pop in for a quick drink whilst we wait for the next train. On entry, we were immediately made to feel inadequate due to coming through the incorrect entrance (no notice to say it was no entry but we were made to feel bad anyway), we shook that off but when ordering us both a beverage I was told to take my hat off (in front of other customers)?! I questioned this following the pouring rain all day to be told they had a ‘no hat policy’ due to a drug/CCTV issue. This ‘policy’ is highly discriminatory, giving an assumption that I don’t have a religious or medical reason etc for wearing a hat in the first place. On a quiet Tuesday afternoon with only a handful of other customers providing business, I find this highly unprofessional and unwelcoming, particularly so close to a transport link."

"I have been into this place regularly during the day for football games and always had a nice experience. However tonight I was declined entry because of a dress code that isn’t advertised anywhere… this is a pub in Chichester… it’s not legally a night club and every other venue in chi is happy to let you in no matter what your wearing. It seems wrong to dress people by what they’re wearing for a simple pub with music. It’s not the security guys fault they’re just following guides of upper management and they feel bad doing it too because it’s wrong in this day and age. Not a good experience to be honest."

"Last rated by me 4 years ago! Visited again last Saturday lunchtime. Great service and atmosphere and beer selection. Convenient for the train station while waiting for the next train home, but he prepared to make that the next one!"

"It's not too bad. Call me old and boring but it was much better when it was the Globe and had pool tables and good ale. Now due to Chichesters dwindling places to drink out and boogie it's now become the hub for people off their nut to gather. The last time I went it was absolutely rammed in there and edgy to say the least."

"Burnt beef, gristly pork and dry potatoes. Was told there wasn't crackling but then there was when it arrived - just very rubbery! Service inadequate - no one asked us how the food was or made any attempt to rectify the issues we had. When the plates arrived the waitress didn't even say what was on them just put them down... We had to check what we were being served! No one came to clear our plates after our meal either... Clearly avoiding having to check in with us. Would not return here, even for a drink."