Being the largest town in West Sussex with a population of about 100,000 or more, you are soon aware of the vast number of pubs and clubs there are in Worthing. Here are a few from different parts of the town. It's an ever changing scene and difficult to keep up with. Last updated 03/05/2005
On the corner of Clifton Road stands The Clifton public house built in 1853 and later re-modelled in Queen Ann style with late 1920 extension on west end.
The Montague Arms in Montague Street on the corner of Surrey Street was built c1868 and is a large stucco building with lots of character.
The Downview was built in 1891 shortly after West Worthing railway station was built and is situated on the corner of Downview Road and Tarring Road near the level crossing.
On the corner of Newland Road is the Castle Tavern built in 1873 which was the last headquarters for the notorious Bonfire Boys during 1899.
In Chapel Road on the corner of Chatsworth Road is The Assembly, originally built in 1890 and called The Fountain. Almost opposite is Yates's Wine Lodge.
Rudi's bar is in Ann Street which can be found by going to The Guildbourne Center or through Warwick Lane, a shop fronted passage off Warwick Street.
The Light Bar previously known as the Green Mango Bar and Le Chic nightclub along with the Liquid Lounge can be found in Chatsworth Road which is a turning off Chapel Road.
Yates's wine lodge in Chapel Road.
Also in Chapel Road and opposite the Town Hall was Cafe Central. It's now been altered and changed it's name to Eden. A new picture to be placed here when time permits. It's so difficult to keep up with the changes!
In Heene Road, close to Heene Terrace, along the sea front, is The Charles Dickens, previously known as Strollers. This friendly venue is home to quite a few organisations who meet there at various times. A Free House, so a good selection is always available. Don't forget the restaurant too and Beer Garden.
In the High Street, oposite the multi-story car park is The Church. This really was a church, The St.Jame's Evangelical Free Church, which closed in 1988. The building was originally built in 1926 in Perpendicular style.
Opposite Worthing Central Station was Just So and X'S to one side of what used to be The Central Hotel. It then became Chapmans and the last time I looked it was The Grand Victoria Hotel. Built in 1898 in Queen Anne style. Yet again changes to the names has made this out of date, so new pictures will have to be taken when I'm able. to find time
This is the Grand Victoria Hotel. You can just see Just So at the far end of the building. Note the interesting fish scale tiling on the tower.
Opposite the Castle Tavern is 3TO which was originally known as The Norfolk Hotel. This building has had so many name changes over the years that it's difficult to keep up! Do you Remember Flappers, Twenties, Space Bar, Area51? Well, now it's closed down and we wait to see what happens next. Originally built in 1850 but rebuilt in Deco-Tudor style in 1932.
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