This is another of those pubs that will always be known to us old diehards by its old name, The Central.

Built around 1898, it may originally have been known as the Railway Tap. It has undergone several name changes, with the longest standing being The Central Hotel taken from the rail station that was always known as Worthing Central.

 Brian Downs was the landlord during the 1970's. He later sold it to Chris Chapman around 1980 who renamed it Chapmans.

Chapman added a very popular nightclub on the east side of the property which is still just as popular today.