One review? Ha! Well here is two. I get why there is only one. This is a hidden gem. You have to be…read morewith locals to find it. But, if you are lucky enough to find this charming country pub, you are in store for the perfect English pub experience. This centuries old homestead still oozes that ancient feel. The dishes are not only classic English but also have exciting takes on Korean and Indian fare. I say stick with the local drafts on tap and the classic English dishes. My favorites were the pea and ham soup (If you add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to put it over the top) and the local sausage and mash is on another level. The gravy is to die for!

Set in a beautiful village, this lovely old 16th Century pub has quite a substantial following and…read morewas Lord Oliviers' sort of local. As an Art club, we used it when out painting in the area. With friends and family, it offers the that lovely warm, cosy feeling on Winter days/nights. The Christmas Day menu/price works out at £60.00, could be seen as pricey but I've seen some at £85.00. Lunch and Dinner prices are around £11 £16 for Mains. Plenty of parking. If you coming from the West via A24, there is a lovely drive from The Old Barn nursery which brings you out nearly opposite The Fountain. Bit of winding lane though, so Vorsicht!!

With the closure of the adjacent Bridge Inn, this is now one of only two pubs in Upper Beeding, the…read moreother being the Rising Sun further east. The pub is the oldest building in the village after the church, having been built in 1504. It is mentioned as an inn in records dating back to 1788, when meetings of the Burbage Hundred Court were held there. The mostly 18th and 19th century exterior covers the older timber frame beneath. The overall impression is that of a large but typical village pub, and the interior also lives up to expectations with lots of low timber beams and some very low doorways. There's a large car park at the side and a very large beer garden at the back, with a covered dining area. We only had a drink there, and found two ales on tap, Harvey's Sussex Best Bitter and London Pride, which were reasonably kept. The barman on our visit was friendly and efficient. The menu looked interesting enough (several veggie options, too) and clearly they get a lot of diners, so we may try it some time. There's a bus stop opposite the pub with an hourly service to Shoreham and Brighton.

In my experience The King's Head Inn is the best pub in Upper Beeding. This alone serves as small…read morepraise as Upper Beeding and Bramber seem to suffer something of a shortage of good drinking establishments. This is perhaps due to the abundance of great pubs in Steyning a stone's throw away. But aside from all that the Kings Head Inn has enough attributes to stand in league with many of Sussex's best. They have a well proportioned, if not a little regimented, beer garden and play area that sits with a truly pleasing view of the river Adur and an inviting little patio area closer in to the back of the pub. The Pub its self is a low ceilinged oak beamed affair with little hidey holes dotted about the place to enjoy a more private drink. On my last trip to The King's Head, late on one Sunday evening, there were a clutch of locals huddled around the bar who were quick to greet my friend and I. The bar staff on the other hand did little to enhance the ambiance but given that it was the end of what was probably a busy weekend it's easy to extend them a little sympathy.

An exceedingly attractive pub set in the middle of Bramber village - a regular winner of the South…read moreEast Regional 'Britain in Bloom' contest. The outside is festooned with hanging baskets, and the interior has an appropriately 'Olde Worlde' feel, with lots of nooks and crannies. The garden at the back is equally attractive, and a lovely spot for a summer pint. It does good traditional pub food, a changing selection of real ales (including Harvey's). There's also en-suite accommodation, although I've not stayed here. The main downside is that it is often chock-full of tourists, and it's pricier than other pubs in the area. But then, you're paying for all that greenery!

This is a wonderful place to head to in the summer. It quite literally takes your breath away. The…read morefrontage is covered in hanging baskets and an array of beautifully arranged window boxes but its the rear garden that makes you look twice. Every different kind of plant is in there including strawberries. Obviously the kitchen takes full advantage of its doorstep suppliers! To top it off, there's a small stream at the bottom of the garden which if your lucky, you'll see the local swans gliding by. The food is excellent here. I had the ploughmans last time as it was too hot for anything else but the chef does have some impressive specials depending on the season. They offer rooms here too if you've had one to many beers to drive. £60 for a single room which, considering the surroundings, is a bargain!

A lovely pub in the quintessential British countryside. The owner of the pub let us stay in the…read moreback garden past closing time which was very kind since we had only just arrived. The outdoor seating is magnificent here, the pub is small but plenty of drink options and with great customer service. What more could you want?

A real old country pub with bags and bags of character. The frontage of the pub is so inviting and…read moreyou can pretty much guarantee there's not going to be any loud swearing chavs lurking at the bar just by looking at it. The interior is all old beams and fireplaces. There's even a little snug called the Dragon's Den which has its own bar and holds up to 12 people. Great for a nice intimate drink with someone. Great pub grub that doesn't cost the earth and all is home prepared. They have a nice big garden here too to enjoy a nice long lunch in!

What a beautiful little pub this is. They really have got the perfect combination of an old pub…read morewith a contemporary feel to it. Low oak beams (really low I'm 6ft 3 and had to walk around looking pretty strange), open fire and these lovely little old fashioned booth style seats. The walls are adorned with old paintings and photographs of the pub which I always think shows real pride in your establishment. Local wise, there was an equal mix of young and old all enjoying themselves. Food choices are on blackboards around the pub which I much prefer to menus and looked fantastic - good old pub grub cooked freshly. On the bar, there was no Harveys but there was that dangerous liquid treat; Old Thumper. They had Horsham bitter too which was quite nice. They also organise beer tasting nights which sound really good. £30 which includes 15 beer samples, lunch and nibbles and a comprehensive bundle of tasting notes!

This is a very popular 'Olde Worlde' pub, with low beamed ceilings, real ale and cosy fires. (It's…read morealso the perfect place from which to watch the Annual Shoreham Air Show). The Red Lion is situated in what was once the pre-Norman heart of Shoreham, before the port and town moved nearer the sea ('New Shoreham') in the 12th century. The river lies just a few yards away on the other side of the road, as does the original wooden Shoreham Toll Bridge, which dates from 1781 and is now a listed monument. However, what could be an idyllic spot is rather marred by the busy road junction in front of the pub and the noise of distant traffic on the new A27. The pub itself dates from the 16th century, and the old part has beams so low that anyone over 5ft 7in is going to have to get used to having to duck. There are two bar areas, a further room and two very cosy booths which sit four people (just about - you'll be very good friends by the end if you weren't at the start) alongside a passage off the main bar. There's an outdoor area at the front, which is fine if you don't mind the passing traffic. They serve a range of up to 5 real ales, which on my visit included two local brews, Adur brewery's 'Velocity', W J King & Co's Horsham Best Bitter, as well as Shepherd Neames' Kent Bitter. They have an extensive food menu of traditional pub grub, with a very wide range of starters, with grills, traditional meat and fish dishes, and salads. Vegetarians are less well catered for in the standard menu when it comes to main courses, although for £10 they sometimes do a mezze of starters which might suit two people. The pub attracts a wide range of visitors, especially at lunchtimes and weekends, but on quieter weekday and Sunday evenings it tends to attract mainly locals. The only downer for me was that the staff were a bit distracted on my visit - more interested in texting than serving. There's a small car park at the side (access from the rear) and the bus stop for the hourly 2A Shoreham-Steyning bus is located opposite the Amsterdam pub on the other side of the roundabout. The return stop is literally in front of the pub.

Amazing food and service. Charming grounds and location. Staff and management are warm and…read moreaccommodating.

1/2 Moon is a foody pub - you can sit at the bar but any more than 3 people and you're blocking the…read moreroute from front to back. Food is OK but expensive compared to other similar venues locally - the food is the same as the other pubs in this small, local chain. Not sure this is a good thing as, surely, most people choose a venue on it's food and this takes away that choice... They do offer a Dining Club discount on food (must include a main course) of 10% - this is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and 'a steak for a tenner' deal on Thursdays. The whole pub is undergoing refurbishment in early 2024 inside and out which is great news as it was looking a bit tired when we last visited. Better weather sees the use of the large field for parking and al-fresco dining which proves very popular, especially at weekends as the pub is located in the South Downs National Park and is just a (steep) walk from the South Downs Way.

With its beautiful roof of Norfolk reeds and oak beams, this pub really is a charming place to head…read morefor a nice long lunch on a warm day. There's a huge garden to accommodate large groups and there's plenty of room inside the place too. The staff and owners are really friendly and can't do enough to make you feel welcome. Food wise, I can't recommend the steaks enough here. They source the meat locally and you can tell the difference in the flavour. The Sirloins are fantastic and the chef really knows how to cook it to order (you'd be surprised how many don't. Perfect place to head to on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

The Thatched Inn will always hold a little place in my heart. Aside from the great impression it…read moremakes on pulling into the car park, due to the exceptionally maintained thatched roof, it is the 'pubiness' that makes it a winner. Located on the fringes of Hassocks and overlooking a beautiful stretch of Sussex countryside (great for a post Sunday roast walk to preserve the waistline!), the pub has the advantage of space that Brighton establishments sometimes lack. You would be hard pressed not to find a parking space and the same applies to seating within. The pub provides a cozy bar including a pool table if you fancy stopping by for a swift pint, the 'Keymer' bar for a more relaxed beverage and a large, yet homely dining area if you have come to eat. I will come back to the food in a minute. In the summer, the expansive secluded garden is perfect for children to bomb about, or for those summer nights when the weather is pleasant (of course, a bit hit and miss in this country!). The menu is wide ranging (check the website for a current list of dishes) and offers traditional, quality pub food. A lot of the produce is locally sourced and cooked to order. Sometimes this does mean that you wait a little longer for your meal, but the wait is worth it in such a nice environment. This is a great pub to consider for a Sunday roast, especially if you live in Brighton and have access to a car. They will happily take bookings and also cater for private parties in the dining area. I would have liked to see a wider range of ales on tap, but they do try and keep a local brew or two in rotation. Aside from that, expect your regular range of alcoholic tipples on offer. Many moons ago, in my youth we used to walk to the Thatched from Burgess Hill for our Friday drinking sessions and I would still make that walk! I guess the one negative is the location if you are without transport, but if you do make the pilgrimage from the station, I believe you will be glad that you did.

A huge but cozy pub this serving really reasonably priced pub grub. The kitchen staff are excellent…read moreat coping with the large numbers the place attracts and the bar staff, including the management are really friendly. I had the gammon and pineapple last time I was there for lunch. I know its old fashioned but most of the things on the menu are, just really well cooked. Good all-round country pub.

Been here twice recently…read more.. First, to meet friends who live locally. The bar food is indeed very good; its a friendly place; nice big garden area - we sat outside; reasonably sized car park (though we did watch a slow motion - literally - car crash as a mini that someone had forgotten to put on the handbrake for rolled backwards into some concrete feature thing)...a bit concerned as I was parked next to it Anyway, very enjoyable and definitely to be recommended We returned a week or so later to meet other friends, it being more or less half way between us....and on our way to the Tunnel Aha...watch out for the beams, missed last time as we sat out...they are exceptionally low!!! the welcome and the food were again both very good Will return, especially as it is on our route, but maybe preferably in the summer...I think outside is a safer bet

There are not many pubs I would go out of my way to visit but The Royal Oak at Wineham is most…read morecertainly one of them. We had the great good fortune to be camping at Blacklands farm, which is only 20 minutes walk away, so this became our "local" on the extended bank holiday royal wedding weekend. It's a real gem of a place with a picture postcard look; timber framed with white walls and tiny windows this is the classic old school English country pub come to life. Inside it has kept its traditional character with low ceilings and rustic furnishings. There is a front room which houses the bar (no visible hand pumps threw me at first before I realised it all comes straight from the cask) and another small room with three tables out back which is great for a romantic dinner of an evening. There is also another room in an original "annexe" to the main building which is opened for diners during busy periods; this might be a good choice if you are with children. Alternatively on fine days, such as those we have had this past weekend, there is no better place to be than the lovely garden out front. We were camping with our old pals the Yeoman's, who had their delightful two year old Aoife in tow. She had a ball exploring the garden and getting up close and friendly with the various breeds of dogs, and their owners, who were visiting on a Saturday lunchtime. I do believe a very good time was had by all. The beer, as I said, is poured straight from the cask and is well kept and in tip top condition. Nothing much out of the ordinary in the choice of Dark Star Hophead and Harveys Best and Knots of May which were being served on our visits but hey, they were drinking very well indeed in the spring time sun and we kept coming back for more. We ate here on the Friday evening and had a great meal. I had the Catalonian inspired fish stew with chorizo and fennel which came with crusty bread and a garlic rouille; a big bowlful and very tasty indeed. B had the confit duck on a bed of champ with a garnish of rocket. Despite being under seasoned, she scoffed the lot in quick time and declared herself more than satisfied with her supper. After a morning spent walking we returned here on the Saturday to try out the Ploughman Boards. After a few miles with a two year old on the back I was pretty hungry so we decided to go for a Board each and that was a pretty good call to make because 45 minutes later there was not a crumb to be had. All of the Boards were extremely fine and came with a bit hunk of crusty bread, more butter than could possibly be good for you, some rustic coleslaw, home-made chutney, picked onion, salad and a choice of rare roast beef, cheese, ham, scotch egg or smoked salmon. If you looked hard as you entered the pub there was a note pinned up indicating where they were sourcing most of this local produce which was a nice touch. The punters are a mix of campers from down the road at Blacklands, and the very discrete mobile home site next door, who sit alongside a motley crew of locals. Service comes with a smile and the owner Michael is a lovely fella who offered up great advice and some wonderful hospitality. This is a special pub in a fantastic location and I am already dreaming of a return visit.

Great pub/bar in the UK. Super friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent selection of local beers :)read more

Beautiful place in a beautiful setting…read more Seriously, they could have served barbequed sheets, and I would have never noticed. It's truly scenic. AND Any establishment that allows dogs is A-OK with me!