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!!

This place was a amazing and the food was excellent. The rich history of this pub and beautiful…read morescenery made it one of our favorite stops.

We booked in for a table of 9 to come here on a Saturday afternoon. Amazing little pub off the…read moreroad. The ladies who served us were sweet and accommodating. The menu was typical pub fare but I could tell it was all made with love! Some of the dishes we got... homemade potato + leek soup (some of the most delicious I've ever had), deviled white tail, a goat cheese puff bake with salad, classic ploughman's. Most of us got the burger for mains and we did get one steak. Generous and delicious portions, that's why photos never made it to my reviews! The pub itself is very cozy and sits on top of a lovely view with option to sit outdoors in the garden. I would definitely come back. Carole is a darling! Thank you for having us.

Lovely pub for an afternoon lunch or glass of something. We were in the area and stumbled across…read morethis spot and were quite happy with the choice. Friendly staff, good food selections, and dog-friendly!

Didn't intend to go to this pub but a change in plans saw us end up there, what a pleasant…read moresurprise. Food was great, service was even better. The staff and owner really made us feel welcome, this place is what you think of when thinking about what a neighborhood pub should be. Really cant say enough good things.

Don't bother looking elsewhere for amazing pub food if you're anywhere in the area…read more We've stayed here and we've eaten here and it has always been faultless, and the staff relaxed, attentive and professional. The normal menu and food are great but I've just polished off a roast beef Sunday lunch that rivals my mother's. Wash that down with a pint of Harvey's Sussex beer and it's worth a trip from NYC on its own. First class; not to be missed.

This pub is a long way from Arundel!!!! We used it when out on field trips with art/photography…read moreclubs, and was never disappointed with the service and food. It has now closed and, alledgedly, being converted into two houses. There are over 150 Amberley residents, and 250 visitors that want the pub re-opened. Have to give it 5 based on its previous form.

This is an amazing place to go for s Sunday lunch after a nice walk along the beach at Angmering…read more The pub itself is beautiful inside and out with nice old decor and a really nice bunch behind the bar. They have a great selection of real ales on tap and an extensive choice of wines too. The menu isn't limited to just roasts which I think is a good idea but I have to say, the roast sirloin of beef is hard to turn down. At £9.95 with all the trimmngs, its a bit more pricey than a lot of places but I can assure you its worth every penny.

Great food and good staff, called in for a sandwich on Monday but you get so much more than 2…read morepieces of bread Highly recommended

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.

A local said that The Gribble has some of the best food and beer in the area. She was close! In…read morefact, in our opinion this is absolutely the best pub/inn we've been to in the entire south of England! Their home brewed ales are fantastic! And their food is just as good!! They're located in a small bill out in the middle of nowhere. However, it is absolutely worth the drive. Enjoy!

Great placeStuck in the middle of nowhere!!! Well Oving actually but it might as well be nowhere…read more Ne'ertheless, it gives great service with a smile, fantastic food and ales. Their own as well. Peaceful and quiet, you will enjoy it here

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!

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.

If you are out and about in West Sussex then please consider stopping in…read more This is an independent pub. The beer selection was good as the owners are not tied to any brewery. The atmosphere is your country Pub. The owners are very friendly and welcome guests and regulars equally with a hand shake and warm smile. I was there on a Friday. The special was Fish & Chips. The perfect lunch time meal. The food is hot and portions generous. Unlike some places The Five Bells serve cod - not halibut nor haddock. The fish is fresh and is paired with plenty of chips. I washed mine down with a half Shandy (I wanted to relive a childhood memory) then I tried a half pints of two of the pub's local beers. Dessert was a 10 year old Laphroig scotch. A very nice lunch in West Sussex. Cheers

Though marked as being in Pulborough, this hugely popular pub is in West Chiltington. It has been…read morerun by the same tenants for over twenty years. Very much a village pub, it has an excellent reputation for welcoming new people. I know this as I have been with my brother, who is from Thakeham nearby. A very small menu but impressive. I like the idea of take away Fish and Chips, which is very popular. Very nice place to stay for quiet weekend. Nearby is the Alexandro Bastedo Animal Santuary..well worth a visit!