Events for July 12, 2026

When the Goodwood Festival of Speed arrives, Chichester transforms into a paradise for motorheads and car enthusiasts. With more than 300,000 visitors attending over four incredible days, the city truly comes alive with the spirit of motorsport. Purchases Bar & Restaurant will be open throughout the festival, serving: • Lunch from 12pm • Dinner from 5pm Our garden will be open all day, offering drinks and light bites, the perfect place to relax after a day at the festival. We strongly recommend booking your dinner table as early as possible, as spaces are filling quickly. Please note that we won’t be taking reservations for drinks only. And when the gates close at Goodwood, the celebrations don’t have to stop, join us to keep the festival spirit going into the evening.

🍾 Sunday Drinks 🍾 Did you know we’re open every Sunday afternoon for drinks in our beautiful courtyard garden? Well, now you do, and it might just become your new favourite weekend ritual. Alongside our much-loved Sunday lunch service, our talented bar team is on hand and ready to shake, stir, and pour all your favourite cocktails, from the classics to something a little more adventurous. With chilled music setting the tone and a buzzing, sociable atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to unwind. Whether you’re catching up with friends, enjoying a relaxed date, or treating your parents to something special, we’ve got the setting just right. We’re open from 11am through to 5pm, giving you plenty of time to settle in, sip at your own pace, and soak up the sunshine in our courtyard, arguably one of the best spots in town to enjoy those golden afternoon rays.