Chichester's The Dining Room at Purchase's has established itself firmly among the 'crème de la crème' of Chichester's restaurants and offers a tranquil, stylish setting for any occasion be it lunch during a shopping spree, business, pre-theatre supper or a celebration dinner.
The 2009 Chichester Festival Theatre season is now in full swing. A world class theatre within walking distance offering this year - 4 World premieres, 6 plays and the musical Oklahoma! with artists such as Felicity Kendal, Nicholas Le Prevost, Diana Rigg, Simon Williams, David Horovitch and Michael Pennington, to name but a few. The Dining Room offers you a wonderful start or finish to your evening, with pre-theatre suppers available from 5.50pm (cocktail bar open all afternoon) In addition we also offer POST THEATRE suppers on Friday and Saturday or during the week for parties of six or more. RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL for post theatre.
Situated in the centre of Chichester, The Dining Room is within easy reach of the theatre, Cathedral, galleries, shops and car parks, and can be found within the beautiful Georgian mansion of what used to be the country's oldest wine merchant, Arthur Purchase & Son. Run by the same family since 1780; so for over 200 years has been a prominent landmark in North Street.
For restaurant patrons, there is a conservatory and an enchanting courtyard garden, complete with wrought-iron pavilions and parasols to deter the rain to complete what is, a really delightful restaurant.
Alternatively, just soak up the atmosphere in the Champagne, wine and cocktail bar (separately branded as 31 North), because apart from the richly decorated dining room, the cocktail room is a great place to meet friends and sample one of the many Champagnes by the glass in the stylish surroundings.
Our policy on environmental issues is very important in the way we wish to run the business in the future and our policy can be viewed here. We believe that the majority of our customers feel the same way and hope you support us in these endeavors.
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JUNE OFFERS:
One course - £10.00 (lunch only)
Two Courses - £12.50
Three Courses - £16.50
These menus (except where indicated) will be available for lunch and dinner Monday to Thursday and Friday lunchtime. [ view menu ]
Our a la carte menu is also available.
Click the above logo to enter and buy wines online
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As a special celebration we are offering a complimentary bottle of House Wine for every four or more people who dine from our A la carte menu on Monday to Thursday evenings.
Please mention the website offer to qualify
HAPPY HOUR
Our £3 happy hour promotion with the live jazz is now finished.
In its place we are offering selected cocktails for £4.50, but instead of the promotion finishing at 7pm., it now continues until 10pm.
Red and White House wine and Pilsner Urquell are still all £3!
Celebrate the weekend in style!
The Dining Room at Purchase's is the trading name of Fine Dining (Sussex) Ltd
This LIVE BOOKING with Open Table link connects directly to our computer in the restaurant to give you real time availabilty. Once booked your reservation is confirmed by email.
For bookings over eight, please be kind enough to ring so that we can discuss your exact requirements.
Booking and cancellation policy
The Restaurant is open Monday to Saturday with lunches from Noon until 3.00pm.Theatre Suppers are from 5.30pm. (During the Autumn and Winter, on days when there is no performance, the restaurant will open at 7.00pm). In the event we have no theatre bookings, we will open at 7.00pm., so please ensure you book!
Dinner is served from 7.30pm. Last orders into the kitchen are 8.45pm. (10.00pm. Friday & Saturday) as well as POST THEATRE (booking essential)
The Bar is open Monday to Thursday 11.00am to 11.00pm. On Friday and Saturday nights we are open until Midnight.
Coming Soon - Private Dining....at home
Private parties and functions and outside events catered for.
Reservations are advisable.
Telephone: 01243 537352.
Please view our Bookings Policy
Featured in
The Michelin Guide 2009