Planning the office Christmas party, a festive get-together with colleagues or an end-of-year celebration? Keep it local this Christmas and celebrate in Chichester city centre.
From festive dinners and private dining rooms to cocktails, street food and party nights, there are plenty of options for groups large and small. And if you’re the designated party planner, getting organised early could pay off, with several Chichester venues offering special incentives for early Christmas bookings.
Here are just some of the places to start planning your Christmas party in Chichester this year.
1. Giggling Squid – Get the Party Planning Started Early
For a Christmas celebration with plenty of flavour, Giggling Squid has opened bookings for its Festive Menu, perfect for office parties, team celebrations and festive get-togethers.
There’s an extra incentive for getting organised early too. Festive tables of nine or more booked by Sunday 18 October will receive a chilled glass of bubbles for every guest, while the organiser will receive a £60 Giggling Squid gift card.
2. Brasserie Blanc – French Flair for the Festive Season
Whether you’re planning a Christmas lunch, dinner or evening celebration, Brasserie Blanc offers a relaxed setting for getting the team together over the festive season.
Book your Christmas party before 31 October and every guest will receive a complimentary glass of fizz.
There’s plenty more happening at Brasserie Blanc throughout the season too, including festive events and creative workshops, making it worth keeping an eye on its Christmas calendar.
3. The Ivy Chichester Brasserie – Celebrate in Style
For something a little more lavish, The Ivy Chichester Brasserie brings plenty of occasion to the office Christmas party.
Its Christmas Set Menu is available from 4 November to 29 December, with two courses for £55 or three for £65, including a cracker, side and mince pie with tea or coffee. The menu is available in the main restaurant for groups of up to 12.
For a more intimate celebration, ask about private dining options too.
4. Côte Brasserie – Festive Feasting Made Easy
From a smaller team get-together to a larger office celebration, Côte Brasserie has Christmas covered with festive menus, private spaces and drinks packages.
Its two or three-course festive set menu starts from £34.95 per person, with plenty of choice for groups.
For party planners, the premise is reassuringly simple: choose your space, add a festive menu and drinks package and let the team take care of the rest.
5. Piccolino – Italian Celebration Made for Sharing
For a Christmas celebration with a little Italian flair, Piccolino is offering festive dining for everything from team lunches and office parties to client entertaining and larger group celebrations.
Its Classic Festive Menu is available from £45 per person until 5pm, while the Signature Festive Menu is available from £54 per person all day, every day. Expect festive favourites including roast turkey, sea bass and panna cotta, reimagined with an Italian touch, alongside handcrafted cocktails and Champagne.
Private dining spaces are also available for larger groups and exclusive celebrations, with the team on hand to help with the details.
6. Rapscallions – Take Your Christmas Party Off the Beaten Track
If the traditional office Christmas dinner isn’t quite your crew’s style, Rapscallions is inviting groups to swap the usual festive do for Christmas feasting with a distinctly pirate twist.
Its Christmas menu offers two courses for £23 or three for £28 Monday to Thursday, and three courses for £42 Friday to Sunday. Groups can range from a small Christmas catch-up to a full office gathering.
For a bigger celebration, the upstairs space is available for private Christmas parties, complete with a specially created Christmas buffet – a fun option for teams looking for something a little less conventional.
7. The Ghost at the Feast – Mix, Match and Mingle
If getting the whole team to agree on one cuisine is the first Christmas party challenge, The Ghost at the Feast might have the answer.
With seven independent street-food kitchens alongside cocktail, wine and craft beer bars, everyone can choose what they fancy before coming together to eat, drink and celebrate. Large groups can book ahead, with party options available for festive get-togethers.
It’s a particularly good choice if you want something lively and informal rather than a traditional sit-down Christmas dinner.
8. Chichester Harbour Hotel – From Intimate to All-Out Celebration
If you’re planning something that feels like a real occasion, Chichester Harbour Hotel offers plenty of flexibility.
Its Christmas offering ranges from relaxed festive lunches in private dining rooms to larger dinner parties, with event spaces accommodating up to 96 guests. The Ship is another option for a smaller celebration over food and drinks.
That makes it one to consider whether you’re organising a small team lunch or bringing a much bigger group together.
9. The Duke & Rye – A Classic Christmas Get-Together
For festive food, drinks and a relaxed pub atmosphere, The Duke & Rye on West Street is offering Christmas dining, party nights and group celebrations throughout the season.
Its Festive Menu includes traditional roasts, comforting classics and indulgent desserts, making it an easy option for an office meal, Christmas catch-up or festive gathering with colleagues.
10. The Rocking Horse – Your Own Bar for the Night
Not every office Christmas party needs a three-course dinner.
For smaller teams looking for somewhere to gather over drinks, The Rocking Horse offers private hire of its intimate Southgate bar.
Gather your colleagues, order the drinks and pull a cracker or two – having the bar to yourselves makes this a fun option for a relaxed Christmas night out, or a place to carry on the celebrations after dinner elsewhere in the city.
11. Fernleigh – Christmas Celebrations with Character
Fernleigh in North Street offers a choice of distinctive spaces within its historic city centre setting.
The Cellar, Georgian Room and Lounge give groups different options for private celebrations, whether you’re planning dinner, drinks or a festive reception.
It’s an attractive choice if you’re looking for somewhere that feels a little different from the traditional office party venue.
12. Trading Post Coffee Roasters – Space for a Bigger Crowd
Bringing together a larger team can make finding the right venue more difficult, but Trading Post Coffee Roasters is another city centre option worth exploring.
With space for larger groups, it offers an informal alternative to a restaurant Christmas party and plenty of flexibility for businesses looking to bring a bigger crowd together.
Make a Night of It in Chichester
One of the advantages of holding your Christmas party in Chichester city centre is that the evening doesn’t have to begin and end in one venue.
Meet for a drink before dinner, move on for cocktails afterwards, or finish work a little earlier and enjoy the city when the Christmas lights are on and the streets are dressed for the season.
Most importantly, keeping your celebration in Chichester means your Christmas party spend supports the restaurants, bars, pubs and hospitality businesses that are part of our city centre community.
And this is just the start. We’ll be adding more Christmas party menus, special offers and festive events as Chichester businesses reveal their plans for 2026, so keep checking back for the latest inspiration.