Emsworth

Emsworth has a train station on the South Coast Line between Portsmouth and Chichester
Havant is located nearby with better connections to London. Local busses run regularly to Emsworth from Havant Bus Station.
Emsworth is just off the A27 main road between Portsmouth and Chichester, there is a small car park in the centre of town.

Emsworth is very small and easily covered on foot

Town Squarepleasant, quaint and lined with nice independent shops, pubs and restaurants
Harbouroffers a nice place for a stroll, It is usually home to swans and ducks, it is also surrounded entirely by a Promenade, offering a nice walk and views over Chichester Harbour.
St James' Church

address: North Street
a nice little parish church.
Emsworth Museumhas a few small exhibits on local life, opens irregularly.

All you can carry away from the Food Festival.
Local produce from many of the independent shops lining the main square

Emsworth is a culinary treat for such a small town. It has two of the regions best restaurants, some of the best Oysters in the country and a great Food Festival, so food should be an important part of a visit.

Oysters are the traditional speciality of Emsworth, it even supplies them to the Queen.
Sausages O'Haglans on the main square produces award winning sausages, you can sample them at the excellent Sussex Brewery (see Drink section), as well as traditional varieties they serve many other types, including a game platter (Venison, Wild Boar, Pheasant & Pigeon, highly recommended)
Restaurants
36 on the Quay

address: South Street
This Michelin Starred restaurant is regarded as one of the finest in this area of Britain. As it overlooks the Harbour it is no surprise that fish is the speciality, but fresh ingredients feature throughout. A real Treat and a reason enough to visit Emsworth. Also offers accommodation
Fat Olives

address: South Street
High Quality food in lovely surrounds. Featured in Egon Ronay's Top 200
Mother Kelly's

address: 20 North Street
A great traditional Fish and Chip shop, Take away only. It may not look like much but this is the British national dish at its best

Emsworth has a great array of traditional piubs for a small town.

Sussex Brewery

phone: +44 1243 371533

address: 36-Main Road
Serves some of the best Bangers and Mash around. Extensive menu including a game platter, locally sourced. Also offers standard pub menu. The front bar is a traditional pub that still puts down sawdust on the floor, a rare find.
The Ship Inn

phone: +44 1243 377151

address: 24 High Street
Good traditional pub serving local bitters, Southwick Ales are certainly worth a try.
The Coal Exchange

phone: +44 1243 375866

address: 21 South Street
Nice traditional pub near the harbour
The Lord Raglan

phone: +44 1243 372587

address: 35-Queen Street
Another great traditional watering hole.

The Brookfield Hotel

address: Havant Road
The plushest Hotel in town, just a short walk to the centre.
Jingles Hotel

address: 77 Horndean Road
Pleasant Hotel on the main road to the centre of town.
The Thatched Cottage Bed and Breakfast

address: River Street, Westbourne
Charming Traditional B&B
The Crown Hotel

address: 8 High Street
Right in the centre of town, recently spruced up good pub/ hotel

Chichester is a charming cathedral city just a few miles along the road
Portsmouth the home of the British navy has seafaring attractions and a regenerated city centre.

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