The 'Welly' is a fantastic venue that blends a serious choice of real ales with live music and…read morestand up acts that works so well, there isn't a place around like it. Its been owned by the Dark Star group (they own the lovely Evening Star near Brighton Station) so you know its going to be a nice, relaxed and friendly place with plenty of creative types lurking at the bar. Make sure you have a good feed up before you head there as they don't do food in the evening but they make up for that in the atmosphere in the pub.

One of three pubs owned by the Dark Star Brewery company, (owners of the Evening Star pub in…read moreBrighton) this is a small piece of real-ale heaven, and the pretty historic centre of Shoreham is only five minutes' walk away. Originally built in the 1920s, the interior has been stripped back and redecorated in a clean, modern style, though if I'm honest it's a little too stripped-back for my liking, and lacking in atmosphere when it is quiet. There's a sheltered smoking terrace and small beer garden at the rear. But the number of photographs and other momentos on the bar hint at a loyal and active local group of regulars: and the pub is a real stalwart on the local live music scene, with a stage area and piano, and is usually packed for such events. And the locals and staff are indeed very friendly - but be warned: there are some keen Brighton & Hove Albion FC fans among them, so be careful if you talk about soccer! The beer range is, of course, the main draw, and features Dark Stars' own brews, such as Hophead, Dark Star Porter, the heavy Winter Solstice, Festival Ale and regular guest ales: examples have included the delicious, golden and hoppy Amarillo from the Crouch End Brewery. Overall, a good watering hole. Making the interior a bit more cosy would add another star.

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.

The Buckingham Arms is a traditional pub, located adjacent to Shoreham railway station, and thus a…read moregreat favourite with those wanting a quick pint before running for the train (on which, see more later). The main draw for outsiders is the choice of ales. As you enter, you are confronted with 11 - yes, eleven - handpumps, featuring 6 regular ales and up to five guests. It's like having an ale festival every day. Regulars include Harvey's Best, Abbott and Greene King IPA. On my last visit the guests included Hop Back Summer Lightning, Morland Original and Harvey's Christmas Ale (served in halves, as it's 8.1%). The beer has always been well-kept, and well served, and the staff are generally friendly and efficient, although a few times when it has been busy we've had to wait longer than I felt was reasonable. The interior is very traditional - dark wallpaper, prints, patterned carpets and lots of wood; but there's also a TV showing Sky Sports. If I'm honest, the interior is not the most atmospheric, but it's the beer that you come for. In the summer, there's a small beer garden at the front and a garden space at the rear. A note on catching trains: if you are heading towards London, Hove or Brighton, the platform is on the other side of the tracks from the pub. It can be accessed via a subway from the nearest platform, or by crossing the level crossing and walking straight on. But be warned: the barriers come down three minutes before the trains arrive, so you can't leave it to the last minute and saunter across the tracks. Many a drinker has been seen running like crazy along the platform, under the subway and back up again, only to miss the train. Not recommended after a few pints...

Real ale heaven, and only a short stagger from the station to get home. What more could you want?…read more The regulars are Harvey's, Green King IPA and Abbot, which you can get easily in other places, but the guest ales are much more interesting: it features regularly in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. There's a nice beer garden at the front for use in good weather, although it gets busy pretty quickly in summer. A must-visit venue on any visit to Shoreham. PS Adhere to dmj1962's advice about leaving enough time to get the train, if you going toward London or Brighton, unless you want some frantic exercise going via the subway.

Found this place very friendly and although busy, always a place to sit down. Plus, you can walk…read morearound with no complaints

My first fish and chips in the UK!!!!!!!!!!!!! And it was delicious. To be fair, I'm going to guess…read morethat the fish and chips throughout the rest of the country don't charge what the Bridge Inn charges. Though the 11-12GBP was totally worth it. The tatar sauce was to die for - I have no idea what was in that stuff, but it was amazing. The fish didn't have too much breading on it, which I like. Plus it stayed crunchy up until the end (though I did split it, so about half the normal eating time). The chips were just fine, nothing special, and the mashed peas were lacking in flavor - I was hoping for a little more mint. We also had the crab cake - which was more like a potato pancake. I'm not sure I tasted any crab in it at all. But there were all kinds of veggies in there, and the breading was good on that as well. It tasted good - just didn't taste like crab. The hummus was delicious - the bread hot, and lots of flavor in the hummus. The staff was super friendly and sat us right away. It does get busy on a Saturday night, so be sure to get there a bit earlier (we arrived around 6:30) to get a seat. The wine selection is pretty good and reasonably priced. I did not drink beer, but they had a few craft beer options that I saw. Overall great place to spend some money on some delicious food with a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Went to this pub for two reasons. One it wasBrighton & Southdowns CAMRA pub of the year and…read moresecondly it was the launch night of the Ale trail. The pub laid on a free BBQ! Obviously this proved very popular and the weather held out! This pub has a real village feel. Very friendly people and the bar staff don't bite either. On this visit it was so packed that the landlord told me they were going through a barrel of Real ale every hour! They have a sizeable garden with those gas heaters that help global warming! The ale trail passport is sponsored by Harvey & son (Lewes) LTD.The promoter can be contacted at 11 Carden Crescent, Brighton, BN1 8QT. E-mail andrewrivett@compuserve.com . Also check out http://www.brightoncamra.org.uk .

I used to live on the same street as this pub and it had a great atmosphere. We used to go every…read moreWed for a quiz night and always had a great time.

This is one of the cosiest pubs I've set foot in in a long while. It was freezing and drizzly…read moreoutside and inside the Marlipins - a pretty small pub - they had two open fires going! My face was glowing red within minutes from the much welcomed heat. They had some nice music playing at an equally nice level (Van Morrison and plenty from the same era) and the bar staff were really nice and friendly. The decor was old fashioned but suited the pub and didn't at all look worn or tacky. There was a good selection of real ales and also a good few house double deals which you don't see much of these days. Sunday lunch is offered at £6.95 and during the rest of the week they sell pizzas from 6pm - 10pm. I could have sat here all day to be honest and just soaked up the atmosphere (and Harveys) as it really had a nice feel about the place and its friendly locals.

A lovely 18th century pub that is fully aware of todays changing market, and has adjusted to it. We…read morehad an excellent lunch here today. Reet scrummy! Several choices and dealsthat won't break your bank. Thai food can be had, if you don't want traditional. Definitely go for the Steak and Kidney Pie, (Home-cooked). They maintain a good cellar and serve a varied ale stock, London Pride, Harveys etc. Can be very busy as it's right in the middle of the shopping centre.

This is food and service of the highest possible standard. Its more of a Michelin star restaurant…read morethan a pub but in no way at all pretentious. I had one of the most amazing fillet steaks here, perfectly cooked to order (really rare) and the sauce was excellent. You can tell when a chef uses proper stock. The wine list is very concise but not the cheapest - who cares though when the foods this good? Book in advance as it can get very busy!

A gorgeous, modern pub situated in the heart of the old fashioned village of Steyning. It has the…read morepossibility of looking out of place but in fact in blends in perfectly well. The menu specialises in Italian food but I cannot comment on this as we just stopped in for a pint of ale and a packet of crisps after another hard days walking on the South Downs Way. We may have had a larger snack, but unfortunately they do not serve food in the afternoons. The bar had a good selection of lagers, local ales and wines, alongside the regular pub beverages. It's a large pub with a separate restaurant at the back. However, it was the garden that made it special on this occasion, a perfect place to sip a cool beer and catch the last few rays of the afternoon. Particularly loved the large group of bikers all congregated around a large table drinking tea out of china tea cups!

There's not many places around like this pub. The best time to visit is in the summer as they have…read morea huge outdoor terrace that backs onto the River Adur with views of the South Downs. From the front it looks pretty much like a lot of other town pubs except that it has a huge effigy of a swash-buckling man standing on the front of a boat! You certainly can't miss it. The menu changes a lot here as they do buy in a lot of fresh produce but I can definitely recommend one of their char-grilled steaks. To be honest, when alfreso dining is as good as this, I think the food tastes 100 times better no matter what you order. They have a pretty comprehensive wine menu with some good deals that vary from week to week. The staff are excellent and even on a busy day, will do their best to make sure you are served as quick and politely as humanly possible. Ideal for a romantic meal for two in the evening and watch the sun go down over the river.

Very slow service. No Guinness. Other beers are rather watery. Do not go unless you like to play…read morepool

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!