If you could picture the ideal village pub, then it would look something like this. Creeping ivy…read moreall the way up the frontage and hanging baskets filled up with various flowers, this place really does look inviting. Once inside, it doesn't let you down either. Great selection of beers including Harveys and some really nice home cooked food. Try the whole-tailed breaded scampi as its just as its so nice and fresh tasting. Plenty of bar games to keep you amused like skittles and darts or you could just sit quietly in the corner reading your paper like me.

Really can't fault this pub. The welcome is warm, the service is right up there with the best…read moreyou'll find in a gastro pub and the food is superb and well presented. The menu is fantastic and it makes choosing very difficult. The gravy that came with my Garlic & Chive Pork Sausages and mash was the best I'd ever tasted. The local brew (Harveys Best Bitter from Lewes) was an excellent pint.

We stop by at this pub on Tuesdays and Thursday nights quite often, and a few pints and the chesse…read moreon chips are so welcome to the palett

Beautiful country pub serving not only a fantastic array of real ales and top quality lagers but…read moresome really mouth-watering food as well. This 17th Century building has so much charm with its low, oak beams in the bar that you can't help but feel nice and relaxed. The staff add to the atmosphere as you can tell they all really work hard to make sure your food is out on time and you haven't got to wait long at the bar for your drinks. We had a brilliant Sunday lunch there a few weeks ago. It wasn't the cheapest but worth every penny. I had the roast pork and the crackling was perfect! With the open fire roaring, it really was a nice place to sit and relax when its hammering down with rain outside. I had to be dragged out by my wife!!

My mum is lucky enough to have recently moved to a village with four good pubs. Last week, we…read moretried the Lamb Inn on a Tuesday evening. Having not been before, mum booked a table in the dining room but it was clear when we turned up that it's not necessary. I think you might need to book on Fridays or Saturdays, but during the week you'll be fine to just turn up. On this occasion, I was not drinking in preparation for the 10k, but next time I come I'd like to try the wine as the wine list did look good. Without trying the wine I could not go for a 5* but maybe I'll revisit the rating when I do try it. My mum had the saute chicken and my brother had the pork belly. Served with a generous portion of seasonal vegetables. Both were very satisfied and I think I'd like to try the pork next time. I went for the burger, without cheese. Living in Manchester, where there are gourmet burger places on pretty much every street, and there are some very very good burgers, I am hard to please in the burger department. Well this one was very impressive and I'm kind of glad I don't like cheese, as this would have been even richer with the addition of cheese. You'll see from the photo how generous a portion it is. The burger was homemade, and well seasoned. There were bacon bits in the burger which added a gorgeous smokiness. There were fried onions/mushrooms on the burger which were nice without being too greasy. On top of that was bacon jam - oh man the bacon jam! Lush it was and went really well with the bacony burger. The coleslaw was delish as was the onion relish. My mum pinched a few of the chips and she enjoyed them as much as I did. Overall, am very impressed and think anyone who enjoys burgers would enjoy this. There was a good atmosphere in the pub itself and the staff were friendly and attentive. It's only about 10-15 minute walk to the beach at Pagham and has lovely countryside. I imagine it must be a nice cosy stop off for walkers/ramblers in the area. One of the other people in the pub had a cute dog on her lap, so that's handy to know if you have a dog and want to take him/her with you to the pub. Overall, I recommend a visit.

Friends directed me to this gastropub in the small village of West Ashling off the A27 near…read moreChichester, and I was delighted to find two sunny rooms filled with original cooking of high quality, and excellent service. Hot and runny venison scotch egg with pickled fennel was crisply delicious as was the chargrilled white asparagus, crunchy poached egg and Alba truffle mayonnaise, while haloumi also came crisply battered with a herb-filled dipping butter. A decent-sized plate of mussels was made more interesting with the addition of rice and chorizo in the broth, but the slow-cooked, smokey beef brisket was the star of the show, closely followed by some of the best triple-cooked chips ever eaten. A delicious rhubarb fool and some gorgeous ice creams including sea-salt caramel and liquorice completed a superb meal. The menu pictured will show you the prices. We will return!

We stayed at the pub for a wedding that was being held locally. Having eaten there once before and…read morebeing impressed, we booked for the weekend. Well they have only got better! Running an award winning inn in Vermont USA we have high standards and Emma who is front of house knows her onions, and Dotty her wonderful hairy companion was the cherry on top of the cake! The 2 rooms offered as accommodation are simple but very comfortable, but the bed we found to be very springy...which was not uncomfortable but unusual for us, as we are used to a firmer mattress. However we slept well, and also heard little noise from the busy pub downstairs. The bathroom had a great soaking tub as we were upgraded to the larger of the two rooms. To sum up: The breakfast was freshly cooked with a cracking local sausage and bacon on offer, but also on offer was a simple selection of fresh fruits, yoghurt and homemade bread, so we started each day well. I had dinner there one night with the bride and some family and we all enjoyed the dinner. In particular the homemade scotch egg and sardine appertisers were fantastic. Every dish was prepared with passion and William is a chef with creative and consistent culinary style at the top of his daily routine. The pub also serves delicious pints of ale...which I had to partake of! As we were there over a weekend the wood fired pizza oven was burning and my they make a bloody great pizza! So if you want a great meal, and want to consume a few drinks, book a room and stay over....you will not be disappointed!

Very nice pub. Very deceptive from outside but first class within!read more

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.

Lovely fresh seafood, always local fish on the special menu. Good seating outside and lovely long…read morewalks nearby to walk off the wine. Worth booking ahead.

With its oak-beamed restaurant and 17th-century flint barn accommodation, this place really is a…read morebeautiful place to grab a few pints and some lunch. The beer garden is huge and can seat plenty of people so perfect for a nice long lunch in the sunshine. Food wise they serve some really good home cooked pub food. The salads especially are top quality. Try the chicken ceasar - the dressing is very moorish indeed. Plenty of choice on the ale front and not a bad wine menu either.

Had a great evening here with a friend. I had this really good homemade chilli and my friend had a…read morevery meaty pizza Both of our meals were so good and we agreed we'd defo be back. The garden has been changed a bit since ce we last came in and it looks so nice. Really cosy. The team behind the bar were such fun too they really seemed to enjoy what they do and it was great to see. Can't wait to see you all again.

Came into the George the other day as a friend recommended it and was lucky enough to gave good…read moreweather. The patio is quite big and it wasnt cold!! For lunch I had the fish and chips and my partner had the goat cheese tart salad. The portions were generous and extremely tasty. There was also I good range of ales and beers. Overall I would defiantly recommend the George ad dragon for any one who wants good food.

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!!