Smith and Western provide a good dose of fun for your family along with healthy, filling food. The Chichester branch of the 17 year old chain is situated near the station and carries forward the country, western and cowboy theme with wagons, hay bales and saddles dotting the interior. Friendly and efficient staff complete the setting for a unique outing.

You can start with chicken wings coated in barbeque sauce or southern comfort glaze, served with celery sticks and blue cheese dip before moving on to T-bone steak, containing twenty ounces of succulent prime beef served with home fries of baked potato and coleslaw. A strawberry shortcake sundae does mighty well in rounding off this hearty meal.

This is a sampler from one-third of the menu; there are also the smokes and marinades (ribs), salads, break for the border (Mexican style food including fajitas), burgers and specialities sections. A good range of cocktails and a selection of wines are available for those who enjoy a drink.