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Hole in the Wall, Chichester


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Operator: Big Smoke Brew Company
1A St. Martins Street, Chichester, PO19 1NP (View on Google Map)
Real ale discount scheme

Though Greene King are the owners, this is NOT a Greene King pub. It is leased to and operated by Big Smoke Brewing Company of Esher, so one of the best pubs in the city for real ale choice. The building is believed to have started life in the C17th as a brewery then a debtors' prison, but this old pub, once of two bars, is now knocked through to form one big space wrapped round the bar with a smaller side room. The interior features brick pillars, half height painted wood panelling and beams adorned with pump clips.

The large space is sufficiently split up to create a cosy, friendly atmosphere with 2 open fires in winter. This is a popular, town pub frequented by families and adults of all ages.

There are 12 hand pumps on the L-shaped bar, not all in operation at once. 8 are for real ale, and 4 for cider. The 20 craft keg beers are listed on a blackboard above the bar. Both keg and cask offerings include Big Smoke's own beers as well as others sourced nationally. Up to two of the keg beers are on membrane dispense. The pub often carrys Sea Cider, a Sussex cider maker, with all styles of cider represented, including Welsh. Unobtrusive background music is played. A good food selection from snacks to full meals is available all day from noon until 9pm.

Information for this venue is provided by the Western Sussex Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Chichester District
Last updated
02/03/2025
Last surveyed
31/01/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
CHI/050
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 7 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 7 times

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Big Smoke , Big Smoke - Solaris Session Pale Ale

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Sunday Roast
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Fri, Tue and Sun eves.
Garden Garden
Outdoor smokers' patio.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Short stay public car park nearby.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Area at the back can be booked.
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Terrace
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10%
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
(All routes at Cathedral)
Mostly Stagecoach
Nearby Station (700m)
Chichester
Directions
just off East Street, almost opp the back door to Marks and Spencer

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