# The Lifeboat Inn, Chichester — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Lifeboat Inn — Pub in Chichester with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 301 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/west-sussex/restaurants/the-lifeboat-inn (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Pub 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Lifeboat Inn Chichester, West Sussex [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1614503098404697380&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Graddy 61](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116809697702270294549) **In short:** The Lifeboat Inn is a pub in West Sussex, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 301 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Lifeboat Inn The Lifeboat Inn is a pub on Albion Road in Selsey. The menu includes crab salad and steak and kidney pudding. A selection of ales and wines is available. The pub has a beer garden, takes bookings, welcomes children and groups, and allows dogs. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. ## Opening hours **Monday** 12:00 – 10:30 PM **Tuesday** 12:00 – 10:30 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 10:30 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 10:30 PM **Friday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Saturday** 12:00 – 11:00 PM **Sunday** 12:00 – 10:30 PM ## What's nearby - Potters next door - RNLI Selsey Lifeboat Station next door - 777 Plumbing, Heating & Gas - Plumber & LPG / Natural Gas Safe Engineer in Selsey. West Sussex 400m away - The Joy 450m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners say this pub offers excellent food, including crab salad and steak and kidney pudding, with a good selection of ales and wines. They also highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, and the pleasant beer garden. Some reviews mention the service can be unwelcoming. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (301 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** West Sussex Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/632929). [More restaurants in West Sussex](https://staycation.co.uk/west-sussex/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (301 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [01243 603501](tel:01243603501) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** West Sussex **Plus Code** 9C2XP6H9+48 ### 🏨 Places to stay near West Sussex Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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