Come shopping in Chichester for some retail therapy that's a little bit different. Come and explore the city centre's elegant Georgian streets where you will find an appealing mix of colourful independent shops alongside some of your high street favourites. You'll want to take your time wandering the city's four main shopping streets: North, East, South and West streets, which meet at Chichester's distinctive Market Cross, just a stone's throw from Chichester Cathedral.
Be sure to explore Chichester's ‘pallants’ and ‘twittens’ too; the side streets where you’ll find an eclectic mix of interesting independents. From fashion and homewares to jewellery, toys, music or art - it’s all here in Chichester.
Cafés & Restaurants in Chichester
Chichester has a fantastic selection of cafes, both independent and those well known high street coffee brands such as Cafe Nero and Costa. If you want to visit a superb independent cafe in Chichester, we recommend 17GRAMS, Trading Post Coffee Roasters, Robin’s Nest Coffee Shop, Naima, Common Grounds, JAM Cafe, Boardwalk Cafe, The Barn, Crispins Café, and Cloisters Kitchen & Garden.
Chichester’s restaurant scene is lively and diverse, with plenty of places to eat in the city centre. For Greek cuisine, try Santorini, while Reina Kitchen & Meze Bar is a popular choice for Turkish food. Vegetarians are well catered for at the much-loved Café Paradiso. If you are looking for a more relaxed dining experience, the award-winning indoor street food venue Ghost at the Feast is well worth a visit. For fine dining, head to Purchases, whose renowned restaurant and cocktail bar sit in the heart of the city.
Places to eat on a day out in Chichester
On a day out in Chichester, you will find a wide range of places to eat in the city centre. From Bill's, Ghost at the Feast, to The Ivy Chichester Brasserie. For Italian food try ASK Italian, Pizza Express, Piccolino. If you are looking for a Thai restaurant in Chichester, you can pick from Giggling Squid and Lemongrass. There are several Indian restaurants in Chichester including India Gate, Jungle Junction, and Masala City.
Food & Drink in Chichester
There is plenty waiting to be discovered, from shops selling traditional sweets and handmade, old-fashioned pies to health foods, supplements, chocolate and wine. Highlights include Turner's Pies, Manuka Wholefoods, Grapetree and the M&S Foodhall. If you are looking for a tasty meal to cook at home with minimal effort, Cook is also located in the city centre. For local produce, Little Cowdray at Fernleigh Farm Shop in the city centre comes highly recommended. Just a short drive away, Runcton Farm Shop sells, among other things, fruit and vegetables grown on their own farm. For out-of-town food shopping, there is also Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl and Aldi.
Pubs & Bars in Chichester
There are many bars and pubs in Chichester including local craft brew pubs Crafty BisHop, Little Monster Tap and The Escapist. There is The Rocking Horse wine and cocktail bar, and for more traditional pubs in Chichester, these include The Nags Head, The Four Chesnuts, The Park Tavern, The Hole in the Wall, The George & Dragon Inn, The Fountain, The Dolphin & Anchor and Duke & Rye.
Clothes shops and accessories in Chichester City Centre
Your usual high street chain store favourites including Oliver Bonas, Seasalt, H&M, Next, The White Company, New Look and Blacks, sit shoulder to shoulder with independent boutiques like Cherry Vintage, Fenella, Jaba Yard, Hansfords Menswear, LaylaLeigh Millinery offering something a bit different. You’ll find a wide selection of independent jewellery, eyewear, lingerie, vintage and retro clothing, footwear, occasion wear, designer and luxury label independent stores across the city.
Vintage Shops in Chichester
Chichester offers a fantastic selection of vintage boutiques, retro specialists and charity shops, which is especially appealing if you are planning the perfect Goodwood Revival outfit. For fashion from the 1940s to the 1970s, including hats, accessories and statement pieces, visit Almshouse Vintage. For original vintage items such as coats, Harris Tweed jackets, dresses, formalwear and quality accessories, Beyond The Fringe is the place to go. Be sure to stop by St Wilfrid’s Hospice Retro and Vintage Shop, which stocks clothing, homewares and jewellery. For retro denim, jackets, T-shirts and men’s clothing, Vintro is a must-visit. Local charity shops, including Oxfam, Chestnut Tree House and Cancer Research, also often have a great selection of vintage and retro clothing.
Art and music shops in Chichester
From leading galleries including Pallant House Gallery and the Oxmarket Gallery, to fine art offerings for the discerning collector, there are a host of art stores across Chichester hosting a selection of original and limited-edition prints, ceramics, picture frames, and unique gifts.
Other stores boast musical instruments, vinyl records, haberdashery, sewing workshops and antiques.
Homewares and gift shops in Chichester
Chichester has plenty of stores offering homewares and gifts from everything from lighting, fabric and accessories for the home. From independent shops like Winter's Moon, Vinegar Hill to larger brands like Lakeland.
Browse for a gift at one of the many shops offering interesting and unusual items and objects, including Whirligig Toys, Artisan Gallery, Between The Lines and The Bazaar.
Books and stationery shops in Chichester
Alongside the familiar big names including Waterstones and TGJones bringing you books and stationery, you’ll find book stores inside the Cathedral and Pallant House Gallery, as well other independent stores specialising in second-hand books, religious books at St Olav, Comics, Games & Coffee Emporium
Sport shops in Chichester
Discover cycling specialists, activewear, running experts, outdoor kit, shooting and country sports equipment, from popular names including Sports Direct, Cotswold Outdoors and Mountain Warehouse, as well as a range of independents, including Run Company, ESP (Rollerblade / Skateboard / BMX / Scooter and street wear enthusiasts), and The Guilty Cyclist
Almshouse Arcade and Drapers Yard
Looking for something out of the ordinary? Located in The Hornet, the Almshouse Arcade is home to 12 small specialists offering items from vintage toys and records to celebration cakes and beauty.
You’ll also find a unique collection of sheds housing different businesses at Drapers Yard. Drapers Yard is ever changing and is worth a visit on every trip to Chichester.
You can find a further directory of independent shops in Chichester city centre at Chichester BID.
