# Story By The Beach, Chichester — Reviews & Opening Hours > Story By The Beach — Cafe in Chichester with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.1/5 from 15 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/restaurants/story-by-the-beach (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # Story By The Beach West Wittering, Chichester [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10946807563797935787&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Story By The Beach](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103060875332520173902) **In short:** Story By The Beach is a cafe in Chichester, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 15 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Story By The Beach Story By The Beach is a cafe at Guild House on Rookwood Road in West Wittering. The menu features freshly made food and homemade baked goods alongside coffee and summer coolers. The site includes a bookshop with a selection of titles. There is comfortable indoor seating and a quiet outdoor garden with communal tables. The cafe welcomes children and groups. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Story By The Beach's own website](https://www.storybythebeach.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ## What's nearby - Tessiers Butchers next door - The Beach House Bed & Breakfast next door - The Little Art Gallery next door - Sayas News next door - Nunnington Farm Camping site West Wittering. PO20 8LZ 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious coffee, homemade baked goods, and tasty food menu, which includes freshly made items and summer coolers. They also highlight the welcoming and friendly staff, along with the relaxed atmosphere. Others mention the beautiful bookshop with a fantastic selection of books, comfortable indoor seating, and a quiet outdoor garden area with communal tables. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.1 / 5 (15 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Chichester Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1949113). [More restaurants in Chichester](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/restaurants) ★ 4.1 (15 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £20 [Visit official website](https://www.storybythebeach.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01243 304578](tel:01243304578) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Chichester **Plus Code** 9C2XQ4J5+X8 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Chichester Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DChichester%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Story By The Beach? Story By The Beach is open Mon–Thu 9am–4pm; Fri–Sat 8am–4pm; Sun 9am–3pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Story By The Beach any good? Story By The Beach is rated 4.1 out of 5 from 15 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Story By The Beach good for children? Yes, Story By The Beach is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact Story By The Beach? Call Story By The Beach on +44 1243 304578. ## More near Story By The Beach ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Beach House ★ 4.8 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/west-wittering/hotels/the-beach-house) - [The Old House at Home ★ 4.8 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/west-wittering/hotels/the-old-house-at-home) - [Stocker - King Room in Gastro Pub 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-wittering/hotels/stocker-king-room-in-gastro-pub) - [Linden House ★ 4.5 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-wittering/hotels/linden-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Seaside Cottage next door](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/cottages/seaside-cottage-uk43744) - [Apple Tree Cottage ★ 4.4 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/cottages/apple-tree-cottage-pgw) - [The Games Room 1.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/cottages/the-games-room-syk24614) - [Sanderling House 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/cottages/sanderling-house-uk51399) ### Campsites nearby - [Nunnington Farm Camping Site ★ 4.5 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-sussex/camping/nunnington-farm-camping-site) - [Walnut Tree ★ 4.5 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-sussex/camping/walnut-tree) - [Sheepwash 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/camping/sheepwash) - [Scotts Farm Caravan Park ★ 4.1 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-sussex/camping/scotts-farm-caravan-park) ### Things to do nearby - [West Wittering Beach ★ 4.6 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-wittering/attractions/west-wittering-beach) - [East Wittering Beach ★ 4.5 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/attractions/east-wittering-beach) - [Surfs SUP Watersports ★ 5.0 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/attractions/surfs-sup-watersports) - [Chichester Harbour Conservancy ★ 4.6 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/chichester/attractions/chichester-harbour-conservancy)