Probably the first thing that will interest anybody about The Lamb is the impressive exterior - Originally dating from the 17th century, The Lamb has a beautifully traditional design that is offset perfectly by beautiful flowers. There are two car parks at the front of The Lamb that ensure you do not have to park too far away.
When you enter The Lamb you will see the delightfully charming bar, which sits below the exposed timber beams in the ceiling. However, if you are of a tall persuasion such as myself and people in my family, you will need to be careful of banging your head on the beams.
If visiting on a winter's day, the large open fire place will provide a welcoming smell and warmth.
The Lamb offers a wide range of wines, ales and spirits - a lot more choice than your average pub. The staff have traditionally been of a very good standard, and this tradition continues year on year.
The other major attraction of The Lamb, Pagham is the excellent food. Whether you are stopping by for lunch or dinner, there are a wide range of dishes, all of which cooked to a high standard.
The Lamb's golden years (thanks to Jose and Maria in the mid-1990's) brought in the tradition of amazing food at reasonable prices. This still continues today, but the edge has somewhat been lost. Even so, the fish and seafood offered still impress, and the steaks are from great cuts of meat and cooked perfectly. The Lamb Shank is definitely the winner when it comes to my decision on what to have - tender and plentiful, the meat falls from the bone into the juice and it will have your fellow diners wishing that they had also chosen the Lamb Shank. One dish that has reduced in quality (or sometimes now omitted from the menu altogether) in the Duck in Black Cherry. This was truly excellent in it's heyday.
If you are coming to The Lamb in Pagham with children, it offers three garden areas. The ideal situation to provide children with second hand smoke, I am sure you will agree.
The Pagham village offers four strong pub/restaurants. Over the years and indeed decades, their jostling competitiveness ensures quality for the customer. The Lamb is still a gem in Pagham, but in many areas, The Inglenook still wears the crown. For now at least... read more