Pubs and inns

You’re in for a treat if you’re on the hunt for fantastic pubs offering top quality food and drink. Covering the whole county, West Sussex is home to some of the best traditional and contemporary pubs and inns. Whether you’re stopping off to refuel after a long walk, want to soak up the countryside over a leisurely lunch or sample local ales and produce, there are plenty of options to tickle your fancy.

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Inside bar of The Badgers in Petworth

The Badgers

The Badgers is a privately owned freehouse nestled in the he...
Outside of The White Horse Inn, Pulborough

The White Horse Inn pub and terrace

The White Horse Inn has a comfortable and stylish 21st-centu...
The outside of The Fox Inn

The Fox Inn

A 200 year old pub tucked down a country lane and just 150 y...
The outside of The Spotted Cow

The Spotted Cow

Situated on a quiet lane in the West Sussex village of Angme...

The World’s End

Classic beamed country pub with deals on shared meals select...
The front of the Hollist Arms in Petworth West Sussex

The Hollist Arms

The Hollist Arms is a 18th Century pub at the heart of the p...
The outside of The Barley Mow

The Barley Mow

A Traditional country pub nestled within the pretty village ...
Duke of Wellington boot hanging in front of the pub in Shoreham

Duke of Wellington

The Duke of Wellington or The Welly is a free house, located...
Front view of The Bent Arms pub

The Bent Arms Pub

Located in Lindfield, just outside of Haywards Heath, The Be...
Shepherd and Dog

The Shepherd & Dog Fulking

A superb Sussex country pub in a former cottage converted in...
The outside of The Black Rabbit

The Black Rabbit

Hall and Woodhouse is one of the few remaining regional fami...
The Cat Inn bar and beer pumps

The Cat Inn

The Cat Inn is a 16th Century free house set in the pictures...
The Crabtree's outdoor green building

The Crabtree

Set in the idyllic Sussex countryside just south of Horsham,...
The outside of The Bricklayers Arms

The Bricklayers Arms

Located in the very centre of Midhurst, West Sussex, the Bri...
The lounge at the Noah's Ark Inn in Petworth

The Noah’s Ark

The Noah’s Ark is a beautiful 16th Century pub in the hear...
Cosy fire in the lounge area of the The Queens Head in West Chiltington

The Queens Head

The Queens Head in West Chiltington is a traditional village...

Fantastic local pubs

With West Sussex the home of well-known names like Bedlam Brewery and Bolney Wine, many pubs across the county serve our local tipples. The White Swan in Bosham is perfect if you’re looking for seasonal food and drink, while The George in Burpham has been voted ‘No.1 Pub to Walk to’ by The Sunday Telegraph. Whatever you’re looking for, enjoy a well-deserved drink at one of our finest pubs after a day of exploring.

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