The Duke & Rye is a stunning reception venue housed in a beautifully converted Victorian church in the heart of Chichester. With a capacity of up to 320 guests, it offers couples a truly unique setting that blends original period architecture with the warmth and welcome of a great British pub.

Available for exclusive private hire, The Duke & Rye gives couples the freedom to celebrate exactly how they want to. Drinks receptions, buffets for all budgets, and a warm, characterful space that guests are free to decorate and make their own. It's a venue that gets out of the way and lets the celebration speak for itself.

Soaring ceilings, original church features, and two large screens, including the largest pub screen in the UK, make The Duke & Rye a genuinely distinctive choice for couples who want their reception to feel like a party rather than a production. Screen photo montages, play video messages from absent loved ones, or just let the visuals set the mood. Security is available on request for larger celebrations.