North Sussex

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

Our Area Pub Guide

  • Alfold Bars
    • Sir Roger Tichborne Loxwood Road Alfold Bars RH14 0QS Telephone(01403) 751873

      Familiar to all those who once completed the King & Barnes Ale Trail, this small country pub, whose origins date back to medieval tmes, reopened in 2009 after a period of closure followed by complete refurbishment. The restaurant enjoys extensive views of the surrounding countryside. It is now an attractive free house selling a variety of mostly local guest ales. Happily much of its original rustic rural charm remains.

  • Ardingly
    • Ardingly Inn Street Lane Ardingly RH17 6UA Telephone(01444) 892214

      Nestled in the heart of Sussex and located just off the high street,The Ardingly Inn provides a relaxed and unique pub dining experience, combining the best aspect of both contemporary and traditional British pubs and restaurants. There are seven letting bedrooms and all rooms are individually furnished. A local pub with a well-deserved reputation for quality food, great service and a selection of real ales.Food is sourced from local suppliers.The restaurant opens on to a walled and lawned garden making it very safe for children. The Bluebell Railway, Pooh Corner, Wakehurst Place and The South of England Showground are nearby.

    • Gardeners Arms Selsfield Road Ardingly RH17 6TJ Telephone(01444) 892328

      The Gardeners Arms is to be found in the village of Ardingly, near Haywards Heath in a rural location close to Wakehurst Place National Trust and the South of England Showground. This listed building is a traditional pub with half of the original part having low ceilings, original sash windows and a massive fireplace in the main bar. There is also a separate area called 'The Cottage' which seats up to 35 and has a big fireplace. Here private parties can be held. This is mainly a destination food house attracting people from quite a distance who come to enjoy a really good meal cooked to order from freshly prepared ingredients. Complement your meal with a fine wine or a real ale.

  • Ashurst Wood
    • Maypole 76 Maypole Road Ashurst Wood RH19 3RE Telephone(01342) 823245

      Established over 100 years ago, on the eastern edge of the village, this pub had only three landlords in a period of 82 years. It was altered in 2010 to produce a smaller, cosy bar retaining some of the original etched glass windows. A free house with a welcoming landlord and friendly locals, there are three handpumps serving mainly local beers, Harvey's Sussex Best plus two guest ales when there is sufficient demand. Seven minutes walk along Woods Hill Lane from the 291 bus route.

    • Three Crowns 10 Hammerwood Road Ashurst Wood RH19 3TJ Telephone(01342) 895997

      A spacious building with a central bar. The pub is family and dog friendly and fully disabled accessible. A large garden is to the rear and a car park in the front. Refurbished in 2022.

  • Balcombe
    • Balcombe Club Stockcroft Road Balcombe RH17 6HP Telephone(01444) 811226

      This is the Balcombe community village club, there is a membership fee, and anyone can become a member, guests are welcome, they have to be signed in by a member and pay a £1 fee. there is one main bar with various nooks and crannies where there are tables, gaming machines, pool tables and dart board. A separate room houses snooker tables. There is a separate function room that is available for hire, and is used as a restaurant on Thu-Sun. Bar food is also available. Typically two cask beers are offered, one being the house beer, Harvey's Sussex Best, and a guest cask beer. The club is family friendly.

    • Cowdray Arms London Road Balcombe RH17 6QD Telephone(01444) 811280

      The Cowdray Arms is situated on the Balcombe Road just south of Maidenbower. It is a large food oriented pub with a well furnished restaurant housed in the conservatory. The pub is situated within easy reach of The Bluebell Railway, The High Beeches Gardens, Nymans Gardens (NT) and Hickstead. There is a separate bar where food can be served. Three cask ales are available from Hall & Woodhouse (Badger).

    • Half Moon Haywards Heath Road Balcombe RH17 6PA Telephone(01444) 811582

      A small pub with tables in the lower part as you enter, and the bar beyond up a couple of steps. The pub is food oriented. This is North Sussex's first community owned pub. Real ale offered via four handpumps; one normally has Harvey's Sussex Best, plus one or two rotating guest beers, which are mainly from local breweries. The pub serves a varied range of local sourced meals.

  • Balls Cross
    • Stag Inn Balls Cross GU28 9JP Telephone(01403) 820241

      A Grade II Listed and 3 star CAMRA Pub Heritage Listed Interior traditional pub at the centre of the hamlet of Balls Cross. Through the front door you enter into a time warp, of a small room with bar, inglenook fireplace and a floor of 4ft x 3ft Horsham flagstones. To the right is a further small room which leads through in to what was an old cottage and former post office set out as a dining area. To the left of the pub, the former beer store is now used as a games room. On the walls are various photos of the pub and those in and around it from the past 100 years. For a detailed description of the listed interior, click the "more info" link on the pub's website.

  • Barns Green
    • Barns Green Sports & Social Club Muntham Drive Barns Green RH13 0PT Telephone(01403) 730473

      Clubhouse of a members club that allows entry to non-members. Three cask beers on offer.

    • Queens Head Chapel Road Barns Green RH13 0PS Telephone(01403) 730436

      Cosy 17th century village pub, with old timber beams and a large inglenook fire place used in winter. It is mainly open plan with three seating areas and a small separate room. Garden with covered seating area at back. Pub holds a quiz night 2nd Tuesday of the month, open mike night 1st Thursday of the month and charity coffee morning last Friday of the month from 10am to 12noon.

  • Billingshurst
    • Billi Tap 44 High Street Billingshurst RH14 9NY

      Opened in 2021, this welcoming High street micro pub is the brewery tap for Brolly and Little Monster breweries, with two cask ales and eight keg lines mainly from those brewers. The beer range is ever-changing and there is a local cider. Food is provided some days, particularly Saturdays, by food trucks that park behind the pub, contacting the pub for details and confirmation in advance is recommended. There is a Sunday cheeseboard, plus its ok to get pizza from the Kings Head or local fish and chips and eat them in the Tap.

    • Kings Arms 80 High Street Billingshurst RH14 9QS Telephone(01403) 782072

      This grade II listed pub dating from the C17 is friendly two bar town centre pub with oak beams throughout. To the rear the pub has a large terraced garden, where BBQs are occasionally held.

      There is live music Fridays featuring local bands. Traditional pub games can be played and there is a pool table. Live sport is shown.

      There are four handpumps serving two regular beers, Black Sheep Best and Ringwood 49er, there is also a rotating guest.

    • Kings Head 40 High Street Billingshurst RH14 9NY Telephone(01403) 782012

      Former enterprise pub that is now a free house, with a range of real ales from the 4 handpumps. A large town centre pub dating from the 18th Century, with plenty of space for drinkers and diners. Great pub for watching sports.

    • Railway Inn 40 Station Road Billingshurst RH14 9SE Telephone(01403) 782928

      The Railway Inn is a locals pub located on the opposite side of the road from Billingshurst. The pub dates from the arrival of the railway. Originally the pub had separate Saloon and public bar but these have been opened out to create a single bar space. There are 5 hand pumps, when visited, Fullers London Pride, Shepherd Neame Spitfire, and Sharp's Doom Bar were being served. Food is available lunch times. You will find a Bar Billiards, Pool and darts available to play. Times can vary especially late if trade is slow.

    • Six Bells 76 High Street Billingshurst RH14 9QS Telephone(01403) 782124

      The Six Bells is a 16th century coaching inn in the middle of Billingshurst High Street. It is a Grade II listed building with a Horsham slab roof and a timber frame with rough cast infilling. The pub lies well back from the High Street with an extensive garden to the front of the premises. There is an emphasis on food with a restaurant that will seat up to 50 people. On Thursday evenings there is a Quiz night.

  • Bolney
    • Bolney Stage London Road Bolney RH17 5RL Telephone(01444) 881200

      The Bolney Stage is a large pub which was formerly on the A23 but is now by-passed and is situated on a quiet local road. The emphasis is on dining and there are three separate ample dining areas. The bar is in the middle of the pub and there is space for seating. The pub has a large enclosed garden to the rear and is very popular in the summer months. There are two large open fire places with real fires during the winter months. The pub has a "Pie and Ale Week" each March, regular "Meet The Brewer" sessions, and beer festivals are held (see website). Charity Fun Days are held in the summer. There are no regular beers. The four changing real ales provided are almost invariably sourced from local brewers.

  • Broadbridge Heath
    • Shelley Arms 16 - 18 Old Guildford Road Broadbridge Heath RH12 3JU Telephone(01403) 253406

      The “Shelley”, as it is known by the locals, is named after Percy Bysshe Shelley the famous poet who was born at nearby Field Place. A large friendly country pub located just outside Horsham, the pub serves traditional homemade food sourced from local suppliers. The snack menu is also extensive and offers everything from their infamous homemade gourmet burgers & baguettes to jackets and salads. There is a large secure garden with decking area, children’s play-area & BBQ whilst in the winter the pub boasts a warming log fire. A private room allows them to accommodate meetings, private meals and functions. Large grounds enable them also to arrange the large events such as bike rallies, music festivals and corporate events. The Shelley regularly hosts live music, open mic nights and discos. In addition, the pub has darts, pool, football, cricket and stoolball teams who compete in local leagues.

  • Bucks Green
    • Fox Inn Guildford Road Bucks Green RH12 3JP Telephone(01403) 822386

      A traditional 16th century Inn with low beams and wooden floors and refurbished in 2012. The pub which is situated on the main Horsham to Guildford Road, near the village of Rudgwick, has a traditional bar. There are extensive gardens. A variety of food dishes are served. Live music is provided occasionally and there are pub quizzes.

  • Chelwood Gate
    • Red Lion Lewes Road Chelwood Gate RH17 7DE Telephone(01825) 740836

      On the edge of Ashdown Forest, the Red Lion has been a pub since 1874. In 1963 President Kennedy and Harold MacMillan enjoyed a pint here, and it was filmed as Arthur Dent's local in the TV series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. There is a welcoming bar with log fire and a dining area with garden views, plus a large garden to the rear. Children and dogs are welcome but not on Friday and Saturday evenings. There are occasional seasonal ales in the winter months. Regular beers: Harveys Sussex Best Bitter,Shepherd Neame Spitfire,Shepherd Neame Whitstable Bay

  • Colgate
    • Dragon Forest Road Colgate RH12 4SY Telephone(01293) 852146

      Pub with two rather small rooms - a bar and 'snug' on the edge of St Leonards Forest. Two real fires keep the pub cosy during the cold days and also a warm welcome by the landlord and staff. Mainly village clients but some passing trade. Very large car park and garden that's popular in the summer.

  • Copthorne
    • Copthorne Golf Club Borers Arms Road Copthorne RH10 3LL Telephone(01342) 712033

      Golf Club Bar offering Harvey's Sussex Best Bitter and an occasional guest cask beer.

    • Prince Albert Copthorne Bank Copthorne RH10 3QX Telephone(01342) 712702

      Village pub with food and large garden area. Sports TV.

  • Cowfold
    • Hare & Hounds Henfield Road Cowfold RH13 8DR Telephone(01403) 865354

      Convivial village local free house where you can be sure of a warm welcome. It has a large stone-flagged bar area, a separate carpeted dining space, and an adjacent area for drinking. The log fire creates a cosy feel on chilly days. There are 4 hand pulls. Harvey's Best is the house beer, the other three lines serve rotating guests from local breweries. Food is served at all sessions. A pub that welcomes diners and drinkers alike.

  • Crawley
    • Apple Tree West Green Drive Crawley RH11 7DL

      A Stonegate owned pub built in the 1950's in keeping with the New Town housing of the time in the West Green neighbourhood of Crawley. There are two hand pulls with beers from Lakedown on one and a rotating guest often from Vocation, with plans for more to be available. This is very much a locals neighbourhood pub with live music on Fridays and Saturdays. There is an outside smoking area with seating and a garden. It is managed by the team from the Brewery Shades. They plan to make use of the function room to the right and a meeting room to the left.

    • Beehive South Terminal - Landside Crawley RH6 0RN Telephone(01293) 505802

      J D Wetherspoon, Landside Bar, South Terminal, located near the arrivals area on the upper level. As befits one of London's main airports this busy bar is busy, and does the normal JDW food range. There are 6 hand pulls, with two regular beers and up to four guest beers. Pub takes its name from the original circular airline terminal one of the first purpose built terminals - the beehive.

    • Brewery Shades 85 High Street Crawley RH10 1BA Telephone(01293) 514255

      Arguably the oldest building in Crawley High Street, dating back to 1400 and complete with two active ghosts. As befits such a building, the pub has a great range of up to eight real ale and up to six ciders, plus keg and cans, complemented by a traditional food offering. The licensee has a true passion and skill for the trade, demonstrated by the positively inspired range of guest ales available, usually with at least one dark ale on.

      Gives CAMRA discount, also runs additional loyalty scheme. Awards
      Surrey & Sussex Regional Cider Pub of the Year 2018
      North Sussex Pub of the Year 2022 & 2023

    • Charcoal Burner Weald Drive Crawley RH10 6NY Telephone(01293) 653981

      This Crawley is all about locals. There are two rooms and a small beer garden. There is a sports bar to the left with sports TV and pool table, straight ahead is the Saloon Bar

      Design wise the pub appears to be very of it's time a typical 1960's new build. It has had a recent interior facelift.

      There are two regular real ales, Young's London Original a Sharps Doom Bar.

      Food is available at lunchtime and evenings.

    • Coaching Halt Maidenbower Business Park, Crawley RH10 7ZJ Telephone(01293) 883558

      This Marston's pub is a new build close to Junction 10A of the M23 located on Maidenbower Business park. The exterior style is of an 18 Century coaching house. The interior décor is neatly executed in 18th century style. There are 8 pumps with 4 beers duplicated. These are from either the core Marston's range or breweries controlled by Marston's. This pub is very much food lead. There is no separate bar seating, with nearly all tables set for dining.

    • Downsman Wakehurst Drive Crawley RH10 6DH Telephone(01293) 526173

      A large estate pub in the Southgate area of Crawley. The pub is well known and popular for its authentic Indian cuisine and provides a take away service. Sky T.V. is provided and pool and darts can be played here. There are Quiz Nights.

    • Flying Horse South Terminal - Airside Crawley RH6 0NN Telephone(01293) 503151

      J D Wetherspoon Pub in South Terminal Departure Lounge, upper level. Choose from a great range of classic pub food inc Traditional English Breakfast, British Classics and Burgers. Great for couples, families (childrens menu available) and an area at the back of the pub especially for those Groups, Stag & Hen Parties.

    • Frogshole Farm Maidenbower Drive Crawley RH10 7QF Telephone(01293) 885081

      Originally a 16th century farmhouse, it was rebuilt in 2008 following a fire. The original part of the building survived the fire and has been carefully renovated and restored, retaining features such as the big inglenook fireplace. The pub is food lead, there are normally 3 real ales on at a time.

    • Gatwick Manor London Road Crawley RH10 9ST Telephone(01293) 866619

      Chef & Brewer pub and restaurant with Premier Inn on same site, holding regular events in its function room. Large comfortable bar with several separate areas.

    • Goffs Manor Old Horsham Road Crawley RH11 8PE Telephone(01293) 540982

      The pub occupies a L‐shaped 16th century timber‐framed farmhouse. The first floor now tile‐hung but framing still visible on  the ground with brick infilling. The Grade II listed building that formerly housed the Education Department of Crawley Borough Council. This is a pub and restaurant with a strong emphasis on food. The pub is situated at the edge of Goffs Park and has an extensive garden to the front of the building. The property was formerly the home of the actor Peter Vaughan (Grouty in the sitcom Porridge).

    • Goffs Park 45 Goffs Park Road Crawley RH11 8AX Telephone(01293) 535447

      The Goffs Park is a Brewers Fayre Bar/Restaurant attached to the Goffs Park Hotel. There is one real ale line serving Fuller's London Pride.

    • Hawth Park Inn Haslett Avenue East Crawley RH10 1UJ Telephone(01293) 536024

      This is a harvester located on the 'Square-a-bout' it provides breakfast and meals for the adjacent hotel. It sells two real ales, Harvey's Best, and Sharp's Doom Bar. The pedestrian access is not easy to spot (a gate near the pedestrian crossing, marked - keep closed at all times!).

    • Heathy Farm Balcombe Road Crawley RH10 3NQ Telephone(01293) 886879

      The pub occupies a 500 year old farmhouse and still retains the original beams and fireplaces. The open plan bar is comfortably furnished with sofas, high top tables and tub chairs. Freeview TV is provided for sporting events.There are facilities for functions. Meals are served in all areas of the bar. There is a large beer garden.

    • Hillside Inn Balcombe Road, Pound Hill Crawley RH10 7SX Telephone(01293) 883346

      Lovely pub with oak beams dating from the 17th century, flagstone floors with the walls either wood panelling or brick. There are numerous alcoves that give some privacy with comfy settles and chairs. The bar is central and curved and almost round. Good food is provided and very popular. The garden at the front is pretty with table and chairs.

    • Jubilee Oak 6 Grand Parade, High St Crawley RH10 1BU Telephone(01293) 565335

      In the centre of Crawley High Street. Occupies premises that were formerly a Building Society. This Wetherspoon pub takes its name from the oak tree in front of the building. The tree was planted in 1887, by Lord de Blaquiere of Springfield House, to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.

    • Moonraker 199 Three Bridges Road Crawley RH10 1LG Telephone(01293) 540338

      A local pub in Three Bridges the building appears old but the interior has been opened up into a single bar.

      There is a small terrace to the front with tables and chairs, and a beer garden to the rear.

      There are two real ales normally available, Harvey's Sussex Best Bitter and Sharp's Doom Bar.

    • New Moon Brighton Road Crawley RH10 6SZ Telephone(01293) 203347

      Was the Half moon until summer 2014. There is one bar area and is very sport orientated, especially as it is the closest pub to Crawley FCs ground. Two cask beers are offered, usually Sharp's Doom Bar, and a changing cask beer from the Greene King list.

    • Nicholas Culpeper North Terminal - Landside Crawley RH6 0PJ Telephone(01293) 226441

      A food led Brunnings & Price located landside at Gatwick Airport. There are two hand pumps, though they may not both be in use. The pub takes its name from an English botanist, herbalist and physician in the 1600’s who was born in Ockley a few miles from the airport.

    • Old Punch Bowl 101 High Street Crawley RH10 1DD Telephone(01293) 529085

      This late-15th-century timber-framed Wealden hall house has performed many roles in Crawley's history, from its early use as a farmhouse to its 20th-century commercial uses: a tearoom, a bank and now a public house. The original structure has been beautifully restored and an extension erected in keeping, to enlarge the bar area and add a well covered smoking area. This pub is busy, with a generally younger are group on Friday and Saturday when there is a disco. At other times there is a wide age range.

    • Parsons Pig Balcombe Road, Pound Hill Crawley RH10 3NL Telephone(01293) 883104

      The Parsons Pig is on the Balcombe Road, it is attached to the front of a hotel and provides breakfast and bar facilities for guests. Although the restaurant has disabled access and facilities, access to the bar area is restricted, up two steps. The bar area has been converted from two bars into a single area, retaining it's interior charm.

    • Plough 181 Three Bridges Road Crawley RH10 1LG Telephone(01293) 535373

      The Plough is located in Three Bridges on the Three Bridges Road. There are two bars. One of which is a public bar where the pool table and dart board are located. The other is a saloon bar.

      The bar has one hand pull serving Harvey's Sussex Best.

      The interior has been opened up and the bar area restyled, including removal of the back bar.

      There is food available from their Pizza kitchen.

    • Plough Ifield Street Crawley RH11 0NN Telephone(01293) 524292

      The Plough Inn is a traditional pub located on the outskirts of Crawley and ten minutes walk from Ifield Station. The 15th century St.Margarets's Church is nearby and behind the pub is the home of The Ifield Barn Theatre. Ifield is a very old settlement, pre-dating Crawley and mentioned in the Doomsday book. Local memorabilia adorns the walls and makes interesting reading for visitors to the pub. Popular with regular locals, a range of activities are organised at the pub which include; Darts Teams, Golf and Fishing clubs, Football Teams. There is a patio area to the front of the pub.

    • Railway 2-4 Brighton Road Crawley RH10 6AA Telephone(01293) 618995

      Originally recorded in 1851 as the Station Inn in connection with the opening of the Three Bridges to Horsham railway, it became the Station Hotel 1890. However it looks to have originally been a coaching inn. For a while in the 1990s it became the Rocket then the Firecracker and Firkin before becoming The Railway. The pub has been opened out into a large ‘L’ shaped bar, there is a small stage for band use.

    • Red Lion North Terminal - Airside Crawley RH6 0PJ Telephone(01293) 569874

      Traditional J D Wetherspoon Pub in North Terminal Departure Lounge. Choose from a great range of classic pub food including Traditional English Breakfast, British Classics and Burgers. Families welcome and children's menu available. There are five real ale lines. Two are regulars, Greene King IPA and Sharps' Doom Bar, the other three are rotating guests often from London brewers. Member vouchers apply. Pub also participates in Wetherspoons beer festivals.

    • Royal Oak Ifield Green Crawley RH11 0ND Telephone(01293) 544444

      The Royal Oak has existed since at least 1910, and has been extended over the years. The original building is very attractive. This pub is privately owned and usually has 3 real ales. There are music nights every other Saturday. Food is available which is prepared on site, and where possible sourced locally. I can recommend the pies! There is a quiz on Sunday.

    • Snooty Fox Haslett Avenue Crawley RH10 1LX Telephone(01293) 619759

      On the main road, opposite Three Bridges railway station, the Snooty Fox is a warm welcoming pub offering much for everyone. Built in the early 1990's it replaced the earlier Fox, situated under the railway bridge, which was demolished when the road was widened. The pub is quite unusual in style with plenty of glass to create a light atmosphere and an open plan layout to maximise space. The pub's central bar area is very large catering for over 200 people. There is a well stocked bar and facilities for showing sport. Food is available from a main menu every day. With a great atmosphere and disabled facilities this pub is very accessible. It can be extremely busy when important sporting events are being viewed. There is a good locals trade and many commuting customers come here. There are 6 sticks, four have real ale, two GK IPA and Harveys Sussex Best are house beers, the other two real ales are rotated with other beers from the GK stable. The 5th line had Henry Weston Family Reserve Cider. Line 6 is spare.

    • Swan 1 Horsham Road Crawley RH11 7AY Telephone07901 334399

      The Swan is located five minutes walk from the busy town centre. There are two bars and a patio garden with heaters. The pub also runs a breakfast club for members of the Armed forces and Veterans (afVbc), on the 2nd Sunday of the month.

    • Tavern on the Green Peterhouse Parade, Grattons Drive Crawley RH10 3BA Telephone(01293) 882468

      A large modern pub situated on a shopping parade on the western edge of Crawley. Styled as a cross between a railway carriage and an airport departure lounge, the middle of the pub is dominated by a three sided bar. The chrome plated bar is popular with lager drinkers but it is possible to enjoy Harvey's Sussex Best. Large TV screens are available for sports viewing.

    • Tilgate Forest Golf Centre Tilgate Drive Crawley RH10 5PQ Telephone(01293) 530103

      Tilgate Golf Centre 19th hole, operated by Glendale Golf on behalf of Crawley Borough Council. This a modern building rebuilt in 00's to replace the original club house which was destroyed by fire. During the day the bar looks out over the 9th/18th holes. You will find one hand pull usually with St. Austell beers available, although local beers have been available but the club members prefer St. Austell. Note that in the evenings the venue often runs events and is available for hire.

    • White Hart 65 High Street Crawley RH10 1BQ Telephone(01293) 520033

      Popular, busy pub in the centre of Crawley. Good bar food is served and there is a restaurant. One of the oldest buildings in the town centre it pre-dates the establishment of Crawley. Regular karaoke and disco nights.

      Currently (Jan 2022) not serving food, but plan to resume in the future.

    • Windmill Gossops Drive Crawley RH11 8HQ Telephone(01293) 526289

      A modern pub in the Gossops Green neighbourhood. It has two lines serving real ale, Sharp's Doom bar, and Greene King London Glory. This is a local house. It shows sky sports, and has two pool tables. The exterior design is unusual and is designed to look like a post windmill.

  • Crawley Down
    • Dukes Head Turners Hill Road Crawley Down RH10 4HH Telephone(01342) 712431

      Smart food led soft-branded M&B establishment currently offering one ale, Sharp's Doom Bar.

  • Danehill
    • Coach & Horses School Lane Danehill RH17 7JF Telephone(01825) 740369

      This traditional country pub dates from 1847 and retains many original features. The public and saloon bars feature real fires and simple farmhouse-style furniture. Locally produced Black Pig cider is always on the bar, occasionally their perry too. The separate restaurant area serves locally sourced, high quality food. The large garden is a delight in summer and includes a children's play area. Dogs are welcome. Regular beer is Harvey's Best and they serve a changing guest beer from various local breweries, including 360, Cellar Head and Long Man. Takeaways available Wed-Sat. Convenient for nearby Ashdown Forest, Sheffield Park gardens and Bluebell Railway.

  • Dragons Green
    • George & Dragon Dragons Lane Dragons Green RH13 8GE Telephone(01403) 741320

      In the tiny hamlet of Dragons Green, set in the beautiful Sussex countryside, near Shipley, the 16th century George and Dragon has greeted locals and travellers for over 200 years with its low beams and an inglenook fireplace. A hidden gem, secluded and peaceful with B&B rooms, and large garden. A new restaurant extension has been built in 2021 to the rear of the pub.

  • East Grinstead
    • Chartham Park Felcourt Road East Grinstead RH19 2JT Telephone(01342) 870340

      One of the website photos shows a bar with a handpump so real ale may be available.

    • Crown 35 High Street East Grinstead RH19 3AF Telephone(01342) 327947

      Refurbished and renamed back to The crown after 20 years as Bar Kuba. Good mix of seating, including bar stools and comfy sofas. Back bar has two TVs for sport.

    • Dorset Arms 58 High Street East Grinstead RH19 3DE Telephone(01342) 316363

      Large pub in East Grinstead High Street with an extensive single,circular bar divided into various seating areas including zones with sofas and soft furnishings and an area suitable for families and children. An upstairs function room is available, and a downstairs patio to the rear of the pub.

    • Engine Room The Old Mill, 45 London Road East Grinstead RH19 1AW Telephone(01342) 327145

      Located up a path between the shops close to Whitehall bus stop in London Road. The pub is a downstairs labyrinth of small seating areas, good for small groups to hold conversations. There is live music once a month on a Thursday evening, also a dart board and a selection of board games. Between five and seven ever-changing cask ales are served on gravity, plus 4 via KeyKeg and also six or seven ciders. Beer festivals held in March and October Be advised that due to the location downstairs access is not disability friendly.

    • Old Dunnings Mill Dunnings Road East Grinstead RH19 4AT Telephone(01342) 821080

      The pub is in a building that dates back to the 15th century, and was originally a mill. It was originally converted into a pub in 1970, and it has been adapted and extended over the years to give a cosy and welcoming pub owned by Harveys of Lewes. The upper level is a large bar with dining area attached and more dining areas are on lower levels. Food is served from 9:00am to 9:30pm. There is a large garden in front and a patio with a modern water wheel to the rear. Children and pets are welcome.

    • Open Arms 51 Railway Approach East Grinstead RH19 1BT Telephone07515 551592

      A sports bar situated in what was previously an ink cartridge shop, and before that a TV rental shop. Serves cask ale directly from stillage behind the bar. Also serves KeyKeg beers and Rattler cider. Seating out the front.

    • Ounce & Ivy Bush Little King Street East Grinstead RH19 3DJ Telephone(01342) 335130

      The Ounce & Ivy Bush recalls one of East Grinstead's former inns, and the coat of arms of the Sackville family, which were leading local landowners. The closure of the Dorset's Head allowed the Cat Inn, also on High Street, to change its name to the Dorset Arms. The Cat had been called The Ounce & Ivy Bush. An ounce is a species of wild cat and an ivy bush was a symbol used to denote a high-class inn. Two cats support the coat of arms of the Sackvilles. Robert Sackville, second earl of Dorset, founded Sackville College almshouses, on High Street, in 1605. The college is East Grinstead's most important historic building.

    • Railway Tavern 112 London Road East Grinstead RH19 1EP Telephone(01342) 410306

      Busy town pub, with music, live sports, pool tables and darts. On main road on edge of town centre with garden that faces out on to the main street.

    • Ship Inn Ship Street East Grinstead RH19 4EG Telephone(01342) 830822

      Large pub with two large bars, built in the Dutch style towards the end of the 19th century just off the High Street, and extensively refurbished in 2022. Young's seasonal beers are served along side Harvey's Sussex Best and St Austell Proper Job.

      Pub may close earlier than the advertised time if the pub is quiet.

    • Sportsman 9-11 Canteloupe Road East Grinstead RH19 3BE Telephone(01342) 459541

      Small pub down side road off the High Street. A main bar and a 'snug'. Upstairs is a large room for families or meetings. There is a small outside area to the rear of the pub.

      There is normally one real ale on, often on gravity (despite the handpump) this will be Harvey's Sussex Best.

      Opposite is the Museum and in the foyer the sign from the demolished 'Guinea Pig' pub that commemorated the Queen Victoria hospital plastic surgery unit for burnt Spitfire pilots.

    • Sussex Arms 30 West Street East Grinstead RH19 4EQ Telephone(01342) 322979

      This pub is popular with younger customers and caters for their interests. On Friday evenings there is karaoke and sometimes live bands.The pub is usually closed on Sundays but may occasionally open if demand is sufficient.There is a single bar with steps up to a raised area with a dart board and TV. There is an open, wood burning fire.

  • Faygate
    • Frog & Nightgown Wimlands Lane Faygate RH12 4SS Telephone(01293) 852764

      Coral and Ritchie bought the pub in December 2015 and spent several months refurbishing it. It is now being run by their son Lewis. Regular events include quiz nights, classic car meets, live music, open mic nights. Pizzeria restaurant extension built in 2021, adding to the existing tea room. The pub is known as the fastest pub in West Sussex due to its motorsport connections. The regular customers scour charity shops in search of ceramic frogs and similar items, to add to the large collection within the pub.

    • Holmbush Inn Faygate Lane Faygate RH12 4SH Telephone(01293) 851539

      A single bar pub with wooden floors. There is a separate small dining area on the same level with an extension on a dropped level. All food is home made and the ingredients locally sourced. There is a very good selection of malt whiskys. TV is available on request.

  • Forest Row
    • Brambletye Hotel The Square Lewes Road Forest Row RH18 5EZ Telephone(01342) 824144

      The bar area that is open to the public is known as 'The Bram Bar' (previously called Black Peter) and the hotel featured in Sherlock Holmes' 'The Adventure of Black Peter'. It was tastefully re-furbished some years ago, providing a large dining area. A function room is also available. The hotel makes a good base for exploring Ashdown Forest. One changing cask beer is offered.

    • Chequers Inn Hotel The Square Lewes Road Forest Row RH18 5ES Telephone(01342) 823333

      Pub and restaurant with inglenook fireplace and oak beams, lounge, and dining room. An attached modern hotel offers B&B, conference and banqueting facilities.

    • Forest Row Village Club Station Road Forest Row RH18 5DW Telephone(01342) 822856

      A welcoming social club with a large single bar and separate function room. Non-members can be signed in for as little as £1 by an existing member. BT sport fixtures are shown

    • Hop Yard Brewing Co Hartfield Road Forest Row RH18 5AA Telephone07769 313410

      Modern pub converted from a disused food store in 2017. A large number of craft keg taps, plus wide range of wine and cocktails. Occasionally offers a cask beer.

    • Swan 1 Lewes Road Forest Row RH18 5ER Telephone(01342) 822318

      A country pub with a large family garden, six bedrooms, a restaurant and a bar. The food menu focusses on seasonal, locally sourced produce, hand prepared and updated regularly. Operated by Kent winery, Hush Heath, they feature their wines and also their own keg IPA and lager brewed by Cellar Head. A local produce market is held in the car park on Wednesday mornings

  • Handcross
    • Red Lion High Street Handcross RH17 6BP Telephone(01444) 400292

      Spacious pub near the centre of Handcross Village. Emphasis is on food. Two guest beers usually available. The original house dates from 1280 but was rebuilt in 1540. Very well known centuries ago as it was one of the best known coaching inns on the famous Brighton road. It was also known for its foreign liquors which seemed to appear during the night with unpaid duties! There is also a small panelled room where Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton used to have secret liaisons

  • Horsham
    • Anchor Hotel 3 Market Square Horsham RH12 1EU Telephone(01403) 250640

      The pub encourages ales from local brewers and is LocAle accredited. Beer festivals are held occasionally. Discount available for card carrying CAMRA members.

    • Anchor Tap 16 East Street Horsham RH12 1HL

      Now free-of-tie, this popular pub continues to offer customers an eclectic choice of brews. The Knowledgeable team behind the bar source interesting beers both local and from afar. Now run by the Team from the Malt Shovel. There are 3 cask ale lines serving rotating guests, and 13 gas assisted beers. The modern Anchor in East Street was built in 1898. It was the 'tap' of the Anchor Hotel. In January 1975 a Horsham Branch of CAMRA was formed at this pub. Having been closed for 30 years, this pub was reopened in February 2016 by Dark Star Brewery, but with the sale of that brewer to Fuller's in March 2018, the pub became free-of-tie. It continues to be popular with customers both local and from afar. Refurbished in an early-20th century style.

    • Bear 17 Market Square Horsham RH12 1EU Telephone(01403) 541130

      A town-centre pub, with the building dating back to the 12th Century. Refurbished in 2023 by the new licensees, this is a smart, welcoming pub with four regular cask ales. Covered outdoor seating area. Beside the bar there is a hidden door in the wall. It is reputed to be haunted by three ghosts.

    • Bedford 8 Station Road Horsham RH13 5EY Telephone(01403) 762945

      Spacious pub situated near the rear entrance to Horsham Station. A large, well furnished public bar offers large screens for TV sports. Pool is very popular and is well catered for with two tables. There is a separate, quieter bar. Very much a pub frequented by local and regular customers.

    • Beer Mine 20 Carfax Horsham RH12 1EB Telephone(01403) 210881

      New beer shop brought to us by the team from the Malt Shovel and Anchor Tap.

      Unusually the shop has an on-sales license although this is aimed at patrons of the town market, however be advised there are no toilets in the shop.

      There are four real ales from regional brewers on gravity dispense. There is an extensive range of bottle and canned beers from the UK and Europe, with a knowledgeable team happy to give advice.

    • Black Jug 31 North Street Horsham RH12 1RJ Telephone(01403) 253526

      Large bustling town centre pub, The Jug is something of an Horsham institution. It has a welcoming interior with bookshelves, pictures and a fire, and friendly and efficient staff. Two regular ales are available with rotating guests and cider. There is also a very extensive selection of whiskies available. Excellent food is served all day and the pub is equally popular as a venue to meet and chat, with no intrusive music. Close to the railway station and opposite the Arts Complex. This pub serves the commuters by train, after work.

    • Boars Head Worthing Road Horsham RH13 0AD Telephone(01403) 251044

      The building was originally a farm house dating from about 1761. It became a beer house around 1830, and by 1842 was known as the Fox & Hounds until 1971 when it became The Boar's Head. The pub was originally owned by Willetts Brewery and subsequently came under the control of Rock 9Brighton) and the Whitbread when it was known as The Fox & Hounds. It was sold in the mid 1970's to become the only true Free House in Horsham. After three changes of private ownership it was sold to Hall & Woodhouse in the 1990's thus removing the only Free House in Horsham at that time. Today the pub is mainly food biased with a restaurant area. Three beers from Hall & Woodhouse are usually on sale.

    • Brewhouse & Kitchen 38 East Street Horsham RH12 1HL Telephone(01403) 788140

      Brewhouse & Kitchen pub in what was formerly the Horse & Groom. Large single bar area serving B&Ks own real ales.

    • Brolly Brewing Unit 8 Redkiln Close Horsham RH13 5QL Telephone(01403) 252459

      The new brewery tap for Brolly Brewing, on what was formerly the site of Chapeau Brewery opened in June 2023. They have transformed the space, and now offer four hand pulls and a keg wall with 12 craft taps; roughly half Brolly beers and half guest ales, with a full bar drinks range. Food trucks most Fridays and Saturdays, plus weekend live music; check website for details.

    • Coot Cootes Avenue Horsham RH12 2AD Telephone(01403) 255996

      Situated on the west side of the town just off the Guildford Road. It faces a green with a pond on which can be found wild fowl including coots - hence the name. There are 4 lines, the pub serves Fullers London Pride, and Sharp's Doom Bar. Formerly a Bass Charrington tied house it is now owned by Punch Taverns. Before past refurbishment there was once a separate off-licence situated between the public and lounge bars. There is now one large bar showing Sky Sports. There are 3 darts and one pool team using the pub.

    • Crown Carfax Horsham RH12 1DW Telephone(01403) 266350

      The Crown is a grade II listed building on the Carfax. It is a Greene King managed house. There are 5 hand pumps, three of which are in use at any given time. Greene King IPA is the house ale which is accompanied by two rotating guests from the Greene King list; for example London Glory or Timothy Taylor Landlord.

    • Dog & Bacon North Parade Horsham RH12 2QR Telephone(01403) 400927

      Situated on North Parade and to the north of the town this pub is very popular with the local community. New managers in for 2024, with local ales now introduced.

    • Foresters Arms 43 St Leonards Road Horsham RH13 6EH Telephone(01403) 251399

      A traditional suburban pub almost difficult to find as it blends in with the adjoining properties. A wooden picket fence forms the boundary to the front with access via a pedestrian gate to the front entrance. Inside you are greeted by a "U" shaped bar. Oak beams abound and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. A small function room is available through a door on the right of the bar, while through a door to the left you access the large patio and garden with tables and chairs.

    • Holbrook Club North Heath Lane Horsham RH12 5PJ Telephone(01403) 751150

      Sports club bar, open to the public

    • Hornbrook Brighton Road Horsham RH13 6QA Telephone(01403) 252638

      Built around the 1930's the building has stone floors, wooden beams and three open fires. A family pub with facilities for children it is mainly a dining venue. The pub also offers a friendly atmosphere for drinkers with an open plan design. ated on the main A281 Brighton road exactly one mile south of Horsham and next to a Garden Centre.

    • Horsham Tap 3 Blatchford Close Horsham RH13 5RG

      New tap room only feet away from where it is brewed. Enjoy favourites such as Carfax, Sun Oak and Causeway. Plus, special brews by Horsham Brewery and friends that is exclusive to the Tap Room.

    • Kings Arms 64 Bishopric Horsham RH12 1QN Telephone(01403) 451468

      This 18th century coaching inn was the King and Barnes brewery tap and is situated in The Bishopric some 100 yards from the site of the former Brewery. A comfortable two-bar pub, which is now operated by North and South Leisure Ltd, with five handpumps serving mostly local ales and two keg lines. Board games can be found in the Snug behind the bar. Food served, including quality Sunday roasts. Live Music every Friday and other nights, plus Monday Quiz nights and Thursday open mic on alternate weeks.

    • Lynd Cross 1 Springfield Road Horsham RH12 2PJ Telephone(01403) 272393

      Situated at the end of West Street opposite the site of Shelley's Fountain. The Lynd Cross occupies premises that were formerly The Horsham Pine Shop. A large and popular and unpretentious family friendly open plan town pub. Local ales feature here and the pub hosts 'Meet the Brewer' and several beer festivals throughout the year.

    • Malt Shovel 15 Springfield Road Horsham RH12 2PG Telephone(01403) 252302

      Close to the town centre, the pub has six handpumps on year round, plus a mix of bottles and canned ales. It doesn't stock any regular ales, but has a focus on local beers and usually offers at least one dark ale. The food offering is Red Beard Pizza's. There is live music every Saturday night, as well as regular open mic and jam events. The landlord and his friendly staff takes great pride in the real ale. There is good parking for a town-centre pub.

      Awards
      North Sussex Pub of the Year runner up 2023

    • Norfolk Arms Crawley Road Horsham RH12 4NB Telephone(01403) 240925

      On the main road from Horsham to Crawley. A two bar pub with a comfortable lounge. Pub games in the public bar.

    • Olive Branch 12 Bishopric Horsham RH12 1QR Telephone(01403) 252286

      Originally known as the Green Dragon the pub was re-named the Olive Branch after Hall & Woodhouse took over the King & Barnes tied estate in 2000. Situated near the Shelley Fountain, the original building (circa 1449) was timber framed with wattle and daub panels. It was once the centre of administration for the lord of the manor. Recently the pub has become mainly restaurant oriented, retaining a bar, and known as Cromptons at the Olive Branch.

    • Piries Bar 15 Piries Place Horsham RH12 1NY Telephone(01403) 267846

      In a building dating from the 15th century with exposed timber beams, the pub is tucked away down a narrow alley adjoining Horsham's Carfax. It comprises a small downstairs room, an upstairs lounge bar and a small modern extension in character with the building. Regular charity events are organised. Evenings here can be lively, with karaoke on Sundays, occasional live music and late opening until midnight. With two cask ales and several craft keg beers always available, this bar is well worth a visit. Also a fantastic range of Gin!

    • Red Deer 24D Carfax Horsham RH12 1EE Telephone(01403) 247000

      The Red Deer is a pub in Horsham town centre, it is food led it is located in what was part of a Waitrose super market. There are four real ale lines normally from national ranges. The interior is spacious and there is plenty of seating. The interior is tastefully executed with a mock 19th century look. Offers a choice of four changing cask beers.

      Cash is not accepted in this pub, card payment only.

    • Roffey Club Spooners Rd Horsham RH12 4DY

      First posting as the club has been missing from our database. I serves the village of Roffey on the outskirts of Horsham.

      The club is a members club and requires member sign in for guests.

      There are normally four real ales with the mainstays Morland Old Speckled Hen, Sharps Doom Bar And Timothy Taylor Landlord

    • Star 108 Crawley Road Horsham RH12 4DT Telephone(01403) 276200

      A local pub with a long bar located in the small Roffey shopping precinct. At the one end is a raised area with multiple TV screens focussing on sport (but will be happliy toned down on request when not in demand)

      The back part of fthe bar has pool and darts.

    • Station 57 North Street Horsham RH12 1RB Telephone(01403) 250141

      Description: Situated opposite Horsham Railway Station. The main function of the pub is serving food. There is a separate bar which is comfortably furnished. The Station has hotel accommodation attached. The building was refurbished inside and out during 2011-2012. There are two pumps but usually only one is in use. Regular beers: Fullers London Pride, Sharps Doom Bar

    • Stout House 29 Carfax Horsham RH12 1EE Telephone(01403) 267777

      Town centre pub on The Carfax concentrating mainly on beer. Traditionally refurbished with wood beams and panels, the cellar is at the same level as the bar and is visible through a window in the door. Rolls and sandwiches are served at lunch times only.

      Under 18s are allowed in until 9pm weekdays. Over 21's at other times.

    • Sussex Barn North Heath Lane Horsham RH12 5PJ Telephone(01403) 270406

      Large pub Diner on the northern edge of Horsham. There is a separate, comfortable dining area and a separate dining area for families. The long bar is fronted by a wooden floor. The rest of the bar area is carpeted and there is a selection of bar furniture ranging from comfortable seats with low tables to higher level tables with taller chairs. T.V. is provided but does not include sports coverage.

  • Horsted Keynes
    • Crown The Green Horsted Keynes RH17 7AW Telephone(01825) 791609

      Crown Inn at Horsted Keynes is a historic building dating back to the 16th Century. The structure was originally a medieval hall house. In 2003 a lightning strike caused a serious fire, since then the pub has been beautifully restored to former glory. There are three lines, Harvey's Sussex best is the locals favourite, the other two lines run guest ales which change from time to time, including Harveys seasonals.

    • Green Man The Green Horsted Keynes RH17 7AS Telephone(01825) 790656

      A pleasant Greene King tenanted house on the village green. The pub is a community pub in the village and provides lunchtime and evening meals using locally sourced food where possible. It holds folk music and quiz nights. There are 4 lines with ales selected from the Greene King portfolio. These is a nearby bus stop on the MetroBus 270 route from Brighton to East Grinstead. A 20 minute walk from Horsted Keynes station on the Bluebell Railway, try to use the footpath across the fields rather than the road.

  • Horsted Keynes Station
    • Horsted Keynes Station Bar Station Approach Road Horsted Keynes Station RH17 7BB Telephone(01825) 720831

      Situated on platform 3/4 of the 1892 railway station it is epitome of bijou. Be prepared to take your drink onto the platform and browse the book shop. Beers from local brewers are usually available. Light meals are available during the day. Opening times are dependent on the Bluebell Railway: See Timetable:

      Timetable A - CLOSED Timetable B(Midweek) - CLOSED Timetable B(Weekend) - 10.30am to 3.45pm Timetable C(Midweek) - 10.30am to 5.15pm Timetable C(Weekend, Bank Holidays) - 10.30am to 5.15pm

      There is a very sparse bus service to the railway station. The village the station serves is a 20 minute walk along narrow lanes.

  • Kingsfold
    • Dog & Duck Dorking Road Kingsfold RH12 3SA Telephone(01306) 627295
    • Owl Dorking Road Kingsfold RH12 3SA Telephone(01306) 627129

      Large friendly pub set back from the road with a large car park. It features a long bar with Horsham Stone flagstones, in front and red tiles. The restaurant area is carpeted. The pub has an open aspect but some areas do give some privacy. Old wood beams indicate the age of parts of the pub. In the past, when it was known as the Wheatsheaf, it served the smugglers who came up from the coast with their contraband.

  • Kirdford
    • Half Moon Glass House Lane Kirdford RH14 0LT Telephone(01403) 820223

      The Half Moon is located in the heart of Kirdford, a picturesque village between Wisborough Green and Petworth in West Sussex. The 17th century building is packed with charm and character – in the winter the restaurant is cosy with a crackling log fire in the inglenook fireplace. The pub welcomes children as well as dogs on a lead. The spacious gardens allow plenty of room for a relaxed and fun environment. In the summer of 2017 the pub was taken over by Jodie Kidd and half of it is now reserved for dining. The gardens are huge and ideal for families. They have done a deal with soon to start Brolly brewing to supply them with a house best.

  • Lower Beeding
    • Crabtree Brighton Road Lower Beeding RH13 6PT Telephone(01403) 892666

      The Crabtree was tastefully refurbished and re-opened as a family run restaurant and pub having been closed for a considerable period of time. The emphasis is on food. The lunch menu changes daily and the Sunday menu weekly. There is a restaurant, several private dining rooms and front and side bars. Wedding receptions and other events can be arranged here. A marquee can be provided on the lawn if required. Regular quiz nights are held.

    • Kissingate Brewery Kissingate Brewery Lower Beeding RH13 6LU Telephone(01403) 891335

      This pub is in fact the tap room for the renowned Kissingate brewery. You will find a selection of beers from the Kissingate range served on gravity, plus cider and perry from local producers such as Black Pig, Seacider and JB cider. In addition to normal hours the tap is open until 9:30 on the last Friday of the month. There are also various event such as curry night. There is also a function area upstairs.

      Typically eight to ten different beers are available.

    • Plough Leech Pond Hill Lower Beeding RH13 6LT Telephone(01403) 891277

      Two room pub with collections of bottles, fishing rods and a stuffed Badger! This biker friendly pub is a stop on the annual Pioneer Run in March.

  • Loxwood
    • Onslow Arms High Street Loxwood RH14 0RD Telephone(01403) 752022

      The Onslow Arms is a 17th Century grade II listed building, and includes many of its original features with solid oak beams, wooden floors, log fires and exposed brickwork. The kitchen serves a variety of home cooked food, prepared using locally sourced ingredients. A range of real ales are served. There are two gardens, one with a play area, and the other overlooks the Wey and Arun Canal.

  • Maplehurst
    • White Horse Park Lane Maplehurst RH13 6LL Telephone(01403) 891208

      Under the same ownership for 42 years, this splendid and welcoming country pub has featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 39 times. Popular with locals, cyclists and walkers. The cosy interior with its unusually wide wooden bar, boasts real fires and many interesting artefacts and bric-a-brac. While good honest pub fare is provided, the emphasis is on beer and conversation. Many local beers feature and the ever changing beers always include a dark ale. A good range of ciders, including local JB cider, is also available.

  • Newbridge
    • Limeburners London Road Newbridge RH14 9JA Telephone(01403) 782311

      A traditional country pub

  • Nuthurst
    • Black Horse Inn Nuthurst Street Nuthurst RH13 6LH Telephone(01403) 891272

      Multi-roomed village free house on various levels. Dating back to 17th century when it was three cottages built for the local estate workers, it retains a strong local presence. Original features include timber beams, flagstone floors and the main bar area is dominated by an inglenook fire place which is used on cooler days. There is a paved seating area to the front and a garden at the back with a stream running along side, plus a good size car park. Quiz night on a Wednesday. There are four hand pumps normally serving Dark Star Hop Head, and Long Man Best bitter alongside two rotating guests.

  • Pease Pottage
    • Black Swan Old Brighton Road Pease Pottage RH11 9AJ Telephone(01293) 612261

      An historic Sussex pub-restaurant, the Black Swan is located at the edge of St Leonards Forest (where according to legend a dragon lives). Convenient for Crawley and Horsham, The Black Swan boasts a large car park, garden and function room and is perfect for lunch, dinner and drinks. Formerly part of the King & Barnes estate, The Black Swan was refurbished as a food oriented pub and re-named The James King. On passing to Hall & Woodhouse the former name of The Black Swan was restored. In earlier times The Black Swan was a popular stopping off point for day trippers being approximately halfway beteween London and Brighton. Apparently travellers were confronted by flower sellers when their coaches stopped. To this day there is a flower shop next to the pub.

  • Plaistow
    • Olde Sun Inn Loxwood Road Plaistow RH14 0PX Telephone(01403) 871313

      The Sun Inn was purchased by the Pullen Family in 1807. Today it is a quiet, friendly village local comprising two small bars - a sunken corner bar to the left and a bar to the right dominated by an inglenook. Brick floors and exposed beams feature throughout. Opening hours may vary.

  • Plummers Plain
    • Wheatsheaf Handcross Road Plummers Plain RH13 6NZ Telephone07935 515567

      Re-opened at the start of 2024 after being closed during 2023 and is under new management.

      It is a food focussed establishment but has plans to expand it's real ale offering.

      An interesting pub full of everything you can think of! The ceiling is covered with hanging objects of all sorts ranging from farm machinery, a scrubbing board and an old gramophone. A grey parrot, Smirnoff, takes pride of place at the end of the bar, accompanied by various stuffed mammals of all descriptions. There is the main bar area, a second smaller room and an outside wooden constructed patio area with comfy chairs and settee. The garden is very large and features a childrens play area . There is an extensive menu with large portions served every day.

  • Rowhook
    • Chequers Inn Rowhook Road Rowhook RH12 3PY Telephone(01403) 790480

      A pleasant and popular 15th century country pub, with a large garden, part of which is used to grow vegetables used in the pub food. Three handpumps, one regular and two guest beers. Small bar room, larger 'top bar' and large dining room. This dining room is integral but separate from the pub and is in a barn type building constructed, during the last war, of corrugated sheeting; this part of the pub is listed. There is also a seating area at the front of the pub. The pub has an excellent reputation for its food, and is in the 2022 Michelin Guide.

  • Rudgwick
    • Firebird Brewery Lynwick Street Rudgwick RH12 3UW Telephone(01403) 823180

      The brewery has a mezzanine level which has been converted to a smart bar area, serving up to eight Firebird beers on cask and keg, plus a full bar selection. Street food from changing vendors is available outside on Friday and Saturday nights when additional tables are set up on the ground floor of the brewery.

    • Kings Head Church Street Rudgwick RH12 3EB Telephone(01403) 822200

      This 18th century low-beamed pub can be found at the northern end of the village. The pub is opposite the Norman Church and is in a conservation area. Food is freshly prepared and has an Italian menu. There is a restaurant at one end of the pub and a bar with a wood burning stove and leather sofas at the other. The Downslink footpath passes nearby.

  • Rusper
    • Plough & Attic Rooms High Street Rusper RH12 4PX Telephone(01293) 871215

      Situated in the centre of Rusper village opposite the church. A traditional low-beamed one bar pub with a raised restaurant area and an attic room upstairs where food is also served. Parts of the pub date back to the 15th Century. There is a very extensive garden to the rear of the pub. The pub is roofed with Horsham stone. Guest beers tend to be local. One handpump always serves Harvey's - Old Ale for the Winter period, and Sussex Best Bitter in warmer months. Steak Night every Thursday.

    • Star Inn Horsham Road Rusper RH12 4RA Telephone(01293) 871264

      An old 16th century Coaching house, it's a rambling building with a series of small comfortable rooms and a public bar. and lots of character. There is an extensive food menu.

  • Sharpthorne
    • Fox Eating & Drinking House Top Road Sharpthorne RH19 4PJ Telephone(01342) 810644

      Free House that sells Harvey's Best as well as 2 Guest Ales. Friendly pub, great interior and knowledgeable staff.

  • Slinfold
    • Red Lyon The Street Slinfold RH13 0RR Telephone(01403) 790339

      Grade II listed building, formerly the Kings Head, situated in the centre of the village, with some parts dating back to the 14th century. Interior has a long bar front bar with open fire, an oak panelled dining room, cosy rear bar with inglenook fireplace and a small private room known as the Kings Room, all with open timber beams. The last two have direct access to an outside paved patio, alfresco dining area and a large garden. Up to 3 changing cask ales in addition to Harvey's Sussex Best,

  • Southwater
    • Hen & Chicken Worthing Road Southwater RH13 9BH Telephone(01403) 733088

      The Hen & Chicken is situated at the north end of the village of Southwater approximately three miles outside Horsham in West Sussex. The building has existed for over 250 years and has been a public house for the last 160 years. The interior of the pub reflects its age with a wealth of exposed beams and open fires which are lit throughout the winter months. Now specialises in Indian food.

    • Lintot Lintot Square Southwater RH13 9LA Telephone(01403) 738425

      The Lintot was opened by Marston's in May 2017, it is a new build pub close to the centre of Southwater village. The pub is predominantly food-led, there are three hand pumps selling ales from the Marston's stable. The pub has an upstairs terrace and a small garden outside the main door.

    • Southwater Sports Club Church Lane Southwater RH13 9BT Telephone(01403) 730345

      A new club house is being built and should be ready April 2019. Photos of the new bar show four handpumps. Food (e.g. steak nights, Sunday lunches) available but we don't know food hours.

    • Tipsy Fox Worthing Road Southwater RH13 9HG Telephone(01403) 734333

      The core of the pub is 16th century with 18th century additions. Much of the pub is white painted weatherboard and was originally developed as a coaching inn on the turnpike to Worthing.

  • Staplefield
    • Victory Warninglid Road Staplefield RH17 6EU Telephone(01444) 400463

      A Lovely village pub, beside the village green, which doubles as the local cricket club. There are three ale lines of which two are in use. The house beer is Harvey's Sussex Best, the other is a rotating guest.

      The pub is food led.

  • The Haven
    • Blue Ship Opposite Okehurst Road North The Haven RH14 9BS Telephone(01403) 822709

      The Blue Ship dates from the 15th/16th Centuries. It has four separate rooms retaining many original features, with log fires and a coal burning stove. Beer is served from two hatches and is on stillage. Excellent pub food is available, with Sunday lunches particularly popular. The pub hosts a gun club and in July the Newfoundland Dog Show. Included in CAMRA's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors.

  • Turners Hill
    • Crown East Street Turners Hill RH10 4PT Telephone(01342) 715218

      A 16th century farmhouse and 17th century barn with Jacobean oakbeams go to make up this pub, which converted to an inn in 1706. It holds a St George's Day celebration, a beer festival to coincide with the London to Brighton cycle ride, Leather settees surround a large open fire in the bar area, with another open fire in the restaurant serving traditional English dishes. There is an enclosed garden to the rear and patio area to the front. There are three hand pumps with Harvey's Best the house beer. A St. Austell ale is usually on along with a seasonal guest.

    • Red Lion Lion Lane Turners Hill RH10 4NU Telephone(01342) 715416

      A regular entry in the Good Beer Guide. It's still very much a village local, offering a warm welcome to all who enter. Split-level and featuring a large inglenook fireplace. Good value and High quality food is available lunchtimes (not Thursdays). There is a popular fortnightly quiz (Wednesday). The local CAMRA branch held its first meeting here in 1974. Children and dogs are welcome in the pub. Newspapers are available for customers.

  • Two Mile Ash
    • Bax Castle Two Mile Ash Road Two Mile Ash RH13 0LA Telephone(01403) 730369

      Situated on the Downs Link and not far from Christs Hospital the pub is popular with walkers and cyclists. Formerly a Free House the pub is now owned by Marstons. There is a bar with a real fire in winter. A back room can be used by families or as a function room. There is a separate restaurant which is a converted barn. A large garden at the front of the pub incorporates a children's playground.

  • Warnham
    • Greets Inn 47 Friday Street Warnham RH12 3QY Telephone(01403) 265047

      The Greets is very much a welcoming village pub with the emphasis on a wide variety of food. There is a restaurant and a small public bar. The garden attracts a variety of wild birds and the licensees have provided nesting boxes. In addition six laying hens are kept, the eggs being used in the pub.

    • Sussex Oak 2 Church Street Warnham RH12 3QW Telephone(01403) 265028

      Large, popular, friendly village pub, open plan but with a separate dining area and four other seating areas. Four handpumps dispense two regular beers and one or two guests. A range of Weston's ciders is usually available. The menu is reasonably priced food, mainly local. It has a large garden with plenty of seating and is dog friendly. There is also a heated and covered smokers' area.

  • Warninglid
    • Half Moon The Street Warninglid RH17 5TR Telephone(01444) 461227

      Dating back to the 16th century and recently enlarged, the focus is on quality home-cooked food at this village pub. The original part of the building has wooden floors and open fireplaces, whilst the more recent conservatory area is mainly used for dining and features a covered and illuminated well in the floor. Dog friendly, but no children under 14.

  • West Hoathly
    • Cat Queen's Square, North Lane West Hoathly RH19 4PP Telephone(01342) 810369

      The Cat Inn is a 16th century free house, with four bedrooms, set in the picturesque village of West Hoathly, a hilltop village set in the heart of the Sussex countryside. It is within easy distance from the towns of East Grinstead and Haywards Heath and only 25 minutes from Gatwick Airport. Sitting high on a spur of the Sussex Weald, the village is a haven for walkers, ideally placed on the Western edge of the Ashdown Forest. There are a number of attractions within easy reach of the pub, including Wakehurst Place, Borde Hill Gardens, Nymans, The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park, Lingfield Race Course, Standen, Pooh Bridge and the Priest House and Museum in West Hoathly village. The pub retains oak beams and two inglenook fireplaces. There is a terrace where drink and food can be consumed in the summer months. This free house prides itself in the quality of its real ale, and concentrates on local breweries, such as Harvey's of Lewes and other smaller breweries. Food is cooked to order, using fresh, seasonal and where possible locally sourced ingredients. The Cat is reputedly the oldest building in the village and comprises a maze of cosy rooms. Closed Mon & Tues.

  • Wisborough Green
    • Bat & Ball (and Haywards Restaurant) Newpound Common Wisborough Green RH14 0EH Telephone(01403) 700313

      The pub was refurbished in 2016 and reverted to its original name. An extended restaurant area serves excellent food, but the original drinking area has been preserved. A varied range of artefacts is on display, from sledges to skis and some rather novel chandeliers!

    • Cricketers Arms Durbans Road Wisborough Green RH14 0DG Telephone(01403) 700369

      A typical Sussex village pub, overlooking a large village green, where cricket matches are played, the village fete and horticultural show is held, as is a hot air balloon festival. The building dates from the 16th century. The interior is open plan, with a separate dining room and three other seating areas. Good food, varied menu, large portions at reasonable prices. Hosts village darts team, and is the venue for the British Lawnmower Racing Association. Live music Thursday evenings.

    • Three Crowns Billingshurst Road Wisborough Green RH14 0DX Telephone(01403) 700239

      A very warm welcome awaits at this cosy village pub adjacent to the cricket green. A fireplace with a wood burner creates an inviting atmosphere, and there is plenty of seating outdoors as well. The pub is currently serving just one real ale, but hopes to add more in time as trade rebuilds following a period of being closed.

  • Wych Cross
    • Roebuck . Wych Cross RH18 5JL Telephone(01342) 823811

      Situated on the edge of Ashdown Forest this hotel has 28 en-suite bedrooms. It is a 17th century country house with oak beams and open fires. It has a restaurant, a carvery and a Function Room. There are bar-b-ques in the garden in the summer. Nearby attractions include The Bluebell Railway and Sheffield Park Gardens.