Worthing’s spaces reflect its history as a seaside town shaped by Saxon roots and 19th-century development. Flints from early settlements line walls beside grand villas now used as galleries or community venues. In Bayside, modest brick buildings house gatherings near Salvington Hill Windmill; along the boardwalk, glass-roofed pavilions host seasonal events catching afternoon light. Forest Row retains quiet rhythms in former railway cottages where poetry readings and theatre take place. East Beach Studios are creative hubs with artists working alongside locals attending open-air concerts on summer evenings at the promenade and fairs during the Summertime Festival week at Perch on the Pier. Durrington sees May Day processions and summertime festivities tied to a tradition dating back to 1261; Wassailing happens annually in Tarring with wassail poured onto apple trees under moonlit skies. The Crab Shack is a regular spot on Worthing Pier Road for Thai Street Food or seasonal displays at the Connaught Theatre & Studio. These spaces aren’t just places, they’re moments shaped by who’s stood there, from residents joining guided tours of Highdown Gardens to visitors exploring Cissbury Ring during monthly Open-Deck Nights near Toad in the Hole. From East Beach to Durrington, each hall or café carries traces of daily life, its rhythm set not by design but by repetition and local purpose. The directory updates daily to reflect how Worthing lives today.
Featured places are selected local venues we recommend or that partner with The City Brief.
Fitness & Outdoors
Worthing Pavilion Bowling ClubWorthing Pavilion Bowling Club is a community bowling venue on West Street in Worthing. The building dates from the early 1900s and was part of the town’s original civic leisure complex. Locals use it for casual or competitive bowls sessions during weekday mornings.
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Tasty ChinaTasty China is a Chinese takeaway on South Farm Road in Worthing. It serves locals with fast delivery and takeaway options, open Tuesday to Sunday from 5 PM. The Crispy Aromatic Duck (Half) is the standout dish—worth trying if you’re after something special.
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Old Nick'sOld Nick's Fish & Chips is a fast-food takeaway on Pavilion Road in Worthing. It’s known for its battered haddock fillet—crispy batter with flaky fish and golden chips. Locals come here evenings to pick up quick meals after work or school run-ins.
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Laughing DogLaughing Dog is a family-friendly cafe and gift shop on Brighton Road in Worthing. It’s just outside the city, a short drive from the centre. The space has clean, modern decor with natural light filling large windows, creating a bright atmosphere throughout the day.
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Tops PizzaTops Pizza is a takeaway-only pizza restaurant on South Farm Road in Worthing. You can find it just outside the city, serving fast delivery and freshly baked pizzas during evening hours when demand peaks. The venue operates with extended opening times from noon to midnight, making it reliable for quick meals without waiting inside.
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New Thai SpiceNew Thai Spice is a casual dining spot on Church Street in Worthing, offering authentic Thai curries with house-made sauces and fresh herbs. You can find it serving quick weekday lunches or full evening meals, especially on busy Fridays and Saturdays. Regular seasonal menus keep the food varied without changing its dependable quality.
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Restaurant
Tasty ChinaTasty China is a Chinese takeaway on South Farm Road in Worthing.
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Old Nick'sOld Nick's Fish & Chips is a fast-food takeaway on Pavilion Road in Worthing.
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Laughing DogLaughing Dog is a family-friendly cafe and gift shop on Brighton Road in Worthing.
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Tops PizzaTops Pizza is a takeaway-only pizza restaurant on South Farm Road in Worthing.
View Info →New Thai Spice is a casual dining spot on Church Street in Worthing, offering authentic Thai curries with house-made sauces and fresh herbs.
View Info →You can find KN Peri Peri Grill on West Street in Worthing, a casual spot known for its flame-grilled peri-peri chicken wings.
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Country Pub
Swallows' ReturnYou can find The Swallow's Return at 11 Titnore Lane in Worthing, a short drive away from the city centre.
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View Info →You can find Brooksteed Alehouse on Brook Street in Worthing’s town centre.
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The Tasting RoomYou can find The Tasting Room at Merakai Brewing Co.
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The CricketersThe Cricketers is a well-established pub on Broadwater Street West in Worthing.
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