View Full Version : Chichester (plus Branham and Yapton) Sat July 9th
Another Southern Trains special, me and Trainman on this one so far. Details below if anyone wants to join us - we will do Chichester plus Barnham (Murrell Arms) and hopefully Yapton (Maypole)
Journey: 1 Clapham Junction to Chichester
Outward journey: 9 Jul 2011 departs Clapham Junction at 10:08 travel by Train service provider Southern Railways to station Chichester arrives 11:34
Journey: 2 Chichester to Clapham Junction
Outward journey: 9 Jul 2011 departs Chichester at 20:07
I'm up for Chichester - will see what I can book up!
trainman
27-05-2011, 10:05
Another Southern Trains special, me and Trainman on this one so far. Details below if anyone wants to join us - we will do Chichester plus Barnham (Murrell Arms) and hopefully Yapton (Maypole)
No 'hopefully', for me - Maypole is my mission pub on the day, albeit a 20min walk from Barnham - may not be down 'ere again, so can't afford to miss it!
I'm up for Chichester - will see what I can book up!
so you're in too - Departing 9.32 Victoria, return train 20.07.
Pity the poor buggers on the 20:07!
Yup! It's becoming "July on the Juice"! Can't go anywhere on the 2nd but now got Chichester 9 July, our annual Whitstable Oyster festival pub crawl on the 23rd and Brighton on the 30th. Just need somewhere for 16th July and that's the month sorted. Winchester anyone? That idea seems to have gone quiet!
Winchester anyone? That idea seems to have gone quiet!
Hmmm, well the 16th is free, though I do have an appointment with a beer train on the Cholsey and Wallingford railway next day! :whistle:
trainman
27-05-2011, 11:25
Forgot about Winchester and (for me at least) the Cheriton mission. Can't commit to unlimited trips like I could in the halcyon days, where's that lottery ticket? And has Ernie forgotten I have a tiny remaining stake awaiting his attention?
Re Chichester, we really should have checked the Goodwood race meetings for July before all this prep, but it's ok - Glorious Goodwood is only July fixture at end of month.
I can't get anything to move on Southern site just now.
I can't get anything to move on Southern site just now.
Yeah, lunchtime office workers logging on - this is when it crashed yesterday...
Winchester isn't part of Southern Trains so no cheapo tickets!
trainman
27-05-2011, 14:36
Winchester isn't part of Southern Trains so no cheapo tickets!
Nope, but groupsave applies, so good discount if you get 3 or 4 travelling together.
or, for determined travellers with time to kill, use the Southern offer to take the (admittedly very slow) train to Portsmouth or Southampton, and a cheaper connection from there
or, advance book with Mega(train) for a (quicker) £1e/w to Southampton, and a cheap(ish) train from there to Winchester*
* with planning, using this route, a single traveller could go London-Winchester for £7.80rtn, 1hr51mins.
This one has crept up on us. Who is still going? I will be arriving in Chichester at 11.04 and do my usual 'Spoons breakfast thingy, probably at the Dolphin & Anchor. I have Wests, the Bell, Four Chesnuts, the Bull and the Fountain as my main "To Do" list, the Old Cross, Park Tavern and Eastgate as reserves and the Gatehouse as a possible station pint necker. My train back is at 20.07.
Trainman is looking at a detour to the Murrell Arms, Barnham and the Maypole, Yapton which is 7 mins on the train (£3.80 return) but a half hour walk between the 2 pubs so if we want to do that option we should allow around 2 and a half hours of the day for train, walk, beers!
trainman
07-07-2011, 09:46
[QUOTE=RogerB;34623]Murrell Arms, Barnham and the Maypole, Yapton which is 7 mins on the train (£3.80 return) QUOTE]
Subject to discount, depending on numbers (3 from my end). Maybe walk one way to Yapton & cab (garrrggghh!!) back? Was trying to assess short cut parallel to train line, but can't make out a track on satellite view.
The first six you mentioned were my Chichester targets, with jokers in Maypole & Murrell, that would be a round 10 pints for me. We arrive 12:04.
always popped in here on way to fontwell races looks worrying :eek:
http://www.bognor.co.uk/community/columnists/duncan-barkes/duncan_barkes_raising_a_toast_to_the_murrell_let_s _hope_it_stays_the_same_1_2799481
:notworthy:Daphne:notworthy: Cutten :notworthy:
This one has crept up on us. Who is still going?
MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Journey: 1 Clapham Junction to Chichester
Outward journey: 9 Jul 2011 departs Clapham Junction at 10:08 travel by Train service provider Southern Railways to station Chichester arrives 11:34
Journey: 2 Chichester to Clapham Junction
Outward journey: 9 Jul 2011 departs Chichester at 20:07 travel by Train service provider Southern Railways to station Clapham Junction arrives 21:40
I am well up for the Murrell and Maypole, done both a couple of years back and they are well-worth the trek Roger!
I am well up for the Murrell and Maypole, done both a couple of years back and they are well-worth the trek Roger!
Having read Hondo's link we may regret it!
Sorry chaps, bit late but must have missed the original posting, will have to check bus times from Cosham / Havant
PS just checked, seems one every 30 minutes from Hilsea [north Portsmouth] so you may just see me in the Dolphin & Anchor or Wests, I still have mobile numbers
May have to do a runner for Cinderella bus early evening, about 1930 from Cathedral, once I have confirmed timetables
PPS walking between Yapton & Barnham may not be ideal as weather forecast is not to good
PPPs The Farway taxi service will not be running on this day :p
. I have Wests, the Bell, Four Chesnuts, the Bull and the Fountain as my main "To Do" list, the Old Cross, Park Tavern and Eastgate as reserves
Please do not miss out on the Bell Inn (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/39447/), I know it is sort of foody, but CAMRA etc listed
It is not too far from Cathedral, and assuming you do not get killed on the massive round about, with traffic from all directions, it will be worth it
PaulOfHorsham
07-07-2011, 20:31
Subject to discount, depending on numbers (3 from my end). Maybe walk one way to Yapton & cab (garrrggghh!!) back? Was trying to assess short cut parallel to train line, but can't make out a track on satellite view.
Google Maps are rubbish. It's StreetView and what you can do with them that's good. For proper maps, you're best served by Bing Maps (http://www.bing.com/maps) or even streetmap as these show proper OS maps.
Anyway, I've got the local OS Landranger (orange cover) which I can bring along, probably hopping onto the 11.00 from Horsham, arriving Chichester 35 minutes later.
The Murrell is just 5 minutes from Barnham station, so could be squeezed in without the Maypole. On my visit, the opening hours excluded Saturday afternoons, although that didn't seem to be a problem when we tried the door at 4.15!
Looks like we need a rendez-vous pub in Chichester.
streetmap as these show proper OS maps
This is probably the best option for anything rural as they show the full network of footpaths and other public rights of way.
Looks like we need a rendez-vous pub in Chichester.
The Fountain is the first of the "to do" pubs from the station - As long as it has normal opening hours that is probably a good place to meet up. Sounds like we will all be in Chichester by midday.
Assuming I do not miss my bus I will arriving at Cathedral at 1104, so maybe catch Roger in Dolphin & Anchor?
If I miss the bus it will be 30 minutes later, there is not much of a time lag between my first bus down to Portsmouth and the departure of the Chichester one [route 700] on the other side of busy dual carriageway
Having read Hondo's link we may regret it!
Given Hondo's link ref change of landlady (http://www.bognor.co.uk/community/columnists/duncan-barkes/duncan_barkes_raising_a_toast_to_the_murrell_let_s _hope_it_stays_the_same_1_2799481), is it really worth walking 20 minutes in possible showers to the Murrell?
Not one for me at this time
Given Hondo's link ref change of landlady (http://www.bognor.co.uk/community/columnists/duncan-barkes/duncan_barkes_raising_a_toast_to_the_murrell_let_s _hope_it_stays_the_same_1_2799481), is it really worth walking 20 minutes in possible showers to the Murrell?
All the more reason, I think.
A quick change of breakfast plans for me. As the Dolphin is on a few people's to do list, I will brekky (& pint) at the Gateway which is quite near the station so any early birds will find me in there. I will then go to the Fountain which is also quite near the station and I would think everyone would be there for around Noon.
As for Barnham/Yapton, I can give or take it at the moment. I am planning an Arundel trip at some time and it is just as easy to do Barnham/Yapton from there, in fact I would prefer it as Arundel doesn't have as much to offer pub wise as Chichester. Therefore, if Farway (or anyone else) wants to stay behind, I don't mind staying in Chichester with them and we can all reconvene later in the day.
I think I have everyone's mobile numbers. If anyone needs mine, lease PM me.
See you all tomorrow - early night everyone!
PaulOfHorsham
08-07-2011, 19:39
Given Hondo's link ref change of landlady (http://www.bognor.co.uk/community/columnists/duncan-barkes/duncan_barkes_raising_a_toast_to_the_murrell_let_s _hope_it_stays_the_same_1_2799481), is it really worth walking 20 minutes in possible showers to the Murrell?
Um, no, the Murrell really is just 5 minutes (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubmap/39399/) from the station (assuming you're a pedestrian of just average speed). Whether an out-and-back from Chichester is a worthwhile exercise is another matter.
A quick change of breakfast plans for me. As the Dolphin is on a few people's to do list, I will brekky (& pint) at the Gateway which is quite near the station so any early birds will find me in there. I will then go to the Fountain which is also quite near the station and I would think everyone would be there for around Noon.
As for Barnham/Yapton, I can give or take it at the moment. I am planning an Arundel trip at some time and it is just as easy to do Barnham/Yapton from there, in fact I would prefer it as Arundel doesn't have as much to offer pub wise as Chichester. Therefore, if Farway (or anyone else) wants to stay behind, I don't mind staying in Chichester with them and we can all reconvene later in the day.
I think I have everyone's mobile numbers. If anyone needs mine, lease PM me.
See you all tomorrow - early night everyone!
I assume you meant Gatehouse (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/57012/)?
I think I will stay in Chichester, especially as I now find my return buses do not always finish up in Portsmouth, some terminate early at Havant which is a PITA
See you in the Fountain around noon
Yes, I meant the Gatehouse - I note it is pictureless so I can at least make my first contribution of the day by visiting it! I even remembered my 'Spoons vouchers this time.Am now on the train and speeding along nicely. Should have my first pint in front of me by 11.15!
I arrived in Chichester, on the bus, at just gone 11. Quick visit to Nationwide cash machine around the corner for beer coupons, then down to Gatehouse where I spotted Roger nursing a pint having scoffed his brekky, he will of course write his own review, but not impressed with beer choice, or lack of. It is a Lloyds No1, and is on a mini shopping plaza, so I guess caters for the cinema nearby etc
Then we toddled off to The Fountain, and "discovered" new pub on the way, duly photographed and will be added to Pug
Found Quinno & Paul of Horsham already ensconced in Fountain, Roger & I ordered Firkin Fox, which was cloudy but tasted ok. Then Trainman + 2 oppos arrived, their Firkin Fox was clear & bright, so it would seem Roger's & my pint had been the pipe cleaners :mad: Generally no one was too impressed with place
Then off to the Dolphin & Anchor ['spoons]. It was what a 'spoons is, but certainly had a wider selection than the Gatehouse
As it is directly opposite the Cathedral we all took advantage of the free God burgers being supplied on the Cathedral green, it was the 5th anniversary of some church group apparently
With a God Burger inside us we continued the Holy theme by going along to the Vestry, one of Roger's architectural must visits. An interesting interior, high vaulted roof. We all spotted the twigs with fairy lights. It is a mixed bag, ladies who lunch, couples, lonely old ladies with a glass of wine
Then onto the Bell, where we found out we had only just made it in time as they shut at 1430, good choice of beer, and most liked the place
As we had to pass the George & Dragon on way back into city centre that was sampled as well, 4 handpulls, most of us opted for Boondoggle
Onwards to The Bull, which was hit with everyone, the sort of pub you feel is "just right", and with 6 handpulls is must be
Back on the road to the Four Chesnuts, which despite Trainman insisting should have a middle T it does not. herein we found Mild as well as ale at £3.55 a pint, it was a pleasant enough place but was pricey, even for Chichester
I parted company to catch my return bus as the group made their way, possible via the Eastergate, to catch train to Barnham & Murrell Arms, they then intended to "wing it" for return train back to the Big City, so may still be wondering the lanes of East Sussex
8 participated
Quinno + mate
Paul of Horsham
Roger B
Trainman + 2 mates
Me [Farway]
7 pubs visited were
Gatehouse Solo effort by Roger
Fountain
Dolphin & Anchor
Vestry Inn
Bell
George & Dragon
Bull Inn Chesnuts
We had a different choice & beer in each pub
Plus whatever else occurred after my departure
trainman
10-07-2011, 07:24
Farway's Vestry was actually West's (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/66445/), Brakspear at £2.65, 2nd cheapest of expensive beer day. Great to meet our Portsmouth correspondent.
Just me & 2 regular drinking pals peeled off for Barnham & Yapton; pleased to report Murrell has not had any noticeable makeover (tho this was my first visit) but offered just three Fullers beers, on gravity - my HSB was pricey, but good. Walked to Yapton (cab back) where Maypole was not at all what I expected, though friendly enough and good beer choice; Hophead, Arundel Sussex MILD, Betty Stoggs, 6X, Darkstar Original, Olde Rosie, 2 unclipped. I notice this place has no PG photo, so a bit annoyed I was travelling without camera, even if my home PC meltdown leaves me without the means to load one.
Talking of photos, I don't recall a team shot which was rather remiss of us, but look forward to whatever the snappers have to offer.
We (re-)joined the train at Barnham and Quinno, RB, PoH were on board but I don't remember their route since we disappeared - much is cloudy by this point! Ralph had bought another pack of cards and I continued my losing streak at b@!$%d brag.
I've got brief notes to try to decipher, if this head ever recedes, but what a pleasure to tour in the company of some of the nation's finest reviewers and not have to worry about recording beers etc. Ok, I was lazy.
POTD, for me, was probably the Bull (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/39451/) - good choice of beer & friendly guv'nor who was asking what we knew about Dixons of Skegness; well I suppose we have a decent beer history between us, but were unable to help on this one. After googling, I rather like the names Old Diabolical & Hoppy Yeaster ... http://www.wainfleet.info/shops/brewery-riverside.htm
Another gallon of tea is calling, toodle-pip!
I somehow clocked up 13 pints across 12 pubs during the day!
Started at the Gatehouse, a Modern 'Spoons with just 4 hand pulls, 2 of which were Abbot, 1 Ruddles Best and a reversed guest beer. Not a good start but the brekky was decent enough and a pint of Abbott to wash it down with. Farway turned up and I didn't need much persuassion to depart.
Found Paul and Quinno in the Fountain (cloudy Firkin Fox) before the Trainman Trio arrived. I thought the pub was OK although the inacessable dart board seemed to be the main talking point for those of us that noticed.
Next stop was the Dolphin & Anchor but not a great selection of beers, I went for the Itchen Valley Fagins. It would have been rude not to help ourselves to the free burgers outside the cathedral opposite but with hindsight we should have purloined some of the 'Spoons ketchup sachets.
The churchy theme continued at Wests where we marvelled at the twigs and cheap prices (Brakspear Best £2.65), although the interior has had a bit of a tasteless makeover.
Up to the most northerly point, the Bell, good little pub with friendly staff even if they were in a hurry to kick us out - a nice pint of Hammerpot Red Hunter here.
to the George & Dragon, not one that even on the reserve list but it turned out to be a pretty decent find with Ringwood Boondoggle the preferred choice.
Next stop the Bull, most peoples Pub of the Day. 2 pints here (Hepworth Prospect and Arundel Special) before heading west to the Four Chesnuts. Mindboggling prices but a decent pint of Ballards Midhurst Mild and a pool table put to good use.
At this point Farway departed for his bus and the Trainman Trio for their optional excursion leaving myself, Quinno and the Horshamite to try out the Eastgate (a Fullers pub but Burton Bridge Golden Delicious as a guest) and the Park Tavern, (another Fullers pub - opted for Gales Seafarers) where a live duo were belting out a few tunes.
Last stop was the recently reopened Waterside where we sat out on the terrace (me with a local Gribble, Reg's Tipple).
Overall the pubs were a bit disappointing but I've probably been spoilt in recent weeks anyway. Still a great day out and I look forward to the next one.
PaulOfHorsham
10-07-2011, 09:53
I somehow clocked up 13 pints across 12 pubs during the day!
12 was it? I've tried a mental calculation a few times but somehow keep feeling I've missed one or two out!
Next stop was the Dolphin & Anchor but not a great selection of beers, I went for the Itchen Valley Fagins.
Didn't we all opt for the Fagins?
Next stop the Bull, most peoples Pub of the Day. 2 pints here (Hepworth Prospect and Arundel Special - :twigs:lets!) before heading west to the Four Chesnuts. Mindboggling prices but a decent pint of Ballards Midhurst Mild.
Overall the pubs were a bit disappointing but I've probably been spoilt in recent weeks anyway. Still a great day out and I look forward to the next one.
Agree wholeheartedly with all those points. The Bull aside, there was a disappointing lack of local ales for the most part.
trainman
10-07-2011, 10:21
Somewhat vague, but I think I managed 11.5 over 9 pubs, before foolishly getting off at Croydon for a solo pint in the George, then over-shooting on the bus home. Should have stayed on to Clapham then change for W.Norwood, but I suppose sleeping on that would have left me further adrift. Two-pies Chas still holds our record - on train to Bristol after Reading crawl, he woke up in Exeter!
I had intended to trial a phone alarm every 3 hours for a pint of water reminder, but forgot.
Farway's Vestry was actually West's (http://www.pubsgalore.co.uk/pubs/66445/), Brakspear at £2.65, 2nd cheapest of expensive beer day. Great to meet our Portsmouth correspondent.
Talking of photos, I don't recall a team shot which was rather remiss of us, but look forward to whatever the snappers have to offer.
Oh yes, West's you are right, goodness knows what made me do that, thanks for correction
Team shots coming right up
587 God Burgers Galore
588 Dolphin & Anchor in background
589 Not quite a monkey in kilt [in the Bull]
590 In Four Chesnuts, still in awe at the prices
591 Trainman action shot, with underwhelmed PuGgers in background
PaulOfHorsham
10-07-2011, 21:13
I'm hoping that I've attached a couple of pictures here, but it seems a mysterious process. If I've been successful, there'll be a group photo and some beer
I'm hoping that I've attached a couple of pictures here, but it seems a mysterious process. If I've been successful, there'll be a group photo and some beer
The beer looks a lot better.
The beer looks a lot better.
Well Paul had a good few tries at taking that shot
594 RogerB snapping the Waterside
594 RogerB snapping the Waterside
I probably have one of you doing the same thing!
aleandhearty
12-07-2011, 16:21
594 RogerB snapping the Waterside
Bloody hell! Some of these threads are like Roger's Facebook page! :D
trainman
14-07-2011, 07:17
594 RogerB snapping the Waterside
Looks good, apart from the awful 'W' sign, and I note RB's Gribble Reg's Tipple. Any other beers of note?
Looks good, apart from the awful 'W' sign, and I note RB's Gribble Reg's Tipple. Any other beers of note?
Not got my notes with me but I think there were 2 other ales but nothing to get excited about. The interior was a bit bland but it was a nice spot out the back overlooking the canal basin and is handy for the train station so worth a look on a future visit!
The interior was a bit bland but it was a nice spot out the back overlooking the canal basin and is handy for the train station so worth a look on a future visit!
Got to be better than the nearby Gatehouse for railway station
PS especially for older gits like me, 10% discount from memory
PPS - just zoomed in on my pic, it is 20% discount for students & over 60s
it is 20% discount for students & over 60s
I'll be back in 10 years.
PaulOfHorsham
14-07-2011, 19:36
Looks good, apart from the awful 'W' sign, and I note RB's Gribble Reg's Tipple. Any other beers of note?
I think I had Summer Lightning in there, although the memory is a little hazy for some reason....:confused:
Is it possible to change the thread title?
I think I had Summer Lightning in there, although the memory is a little hazy for some reason....:confused:
Is it possible to change the thread title?
With the little hazy for some reason I reckon Branham is a good reflection upon the day ;)
Finally getting round to sorting out the days snaps. Here's a non-pub one of Paul in the Bull Inn!
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I think I had Summer Lightning in there, although the memory is a little hazy for some reason....:confused:
According to my notes you did.
Finally getting round to sorting out the days snaps. Here's a non-pub one of Paul in the Bull Inn
Glass half full?
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