Address: Ashurst, Steyning, BN44 3AP, United Kingdom
Phone: +441403710219
Rating: 4.4
based on 133 reviews.
Atmosphere & Setting
Pros:
"The genuine experience, worn stone floors, open fire, narrow corridors, low roof, lots of wood beams."
"Food was great. Lovely setting. Very clean too."
"One of the most lovely pub gardens to sit on a warm summer night out in the Sussex countryside."
"The pub setting is beautiful and the garden is great in the summer, there are a number of different areas, including a duck pond and a beach...!"
"Beautiful 16th century original features pub...large fire creates a cosy atmosphere with famous people over the years frequented such as Lawrence olivier and Paul McCartney filmed one of his videos there..worth a visit."
"Wonderful pub that has an area for everyone."
"Beautiful old pub, lovely gardens and outdoor eating zones."
Cons:
"This was a very chilly experience & whilst I understand itβs an old pub, and weather is bad, the heating really does need attention."
"We were seated in the dining room, which was quite chilly and only one other table occupied so not alot of atmosphere."
"Not a particularly nice welcome from the presumed owner because we came in the wrong way."
"The prices seem to have had a hike...pretty pub but we won't be going back."
"This is the coldest pub Iβve ever been to. We had to keep coat and scarves on and we were near the fire."
"All round not a good experience Wonβt be visiting again for food."
"We wont be back!."
Service
Pros:
"And sent us off with some complimentary cake!"
"It was fantastic from start to finish...great service and food."
"Great beers, amazing food, fast service and fantastic prices, all very reasonable."
"Alex (landlord) made us feel like we had been friends for years, really well run venue π"
"Lovely, friendly staff, the owners are delightful."
"The staff, as usual were very welcoming and friendly."
"The overall service of the pub was very friendly and welcoming with the owners of the pub willing to chat to anyone."
Cons:
"Food was okay but service was a bit shoddy."
"Didn't get a warm welcome, left queuing for 10 mins."
"Very slow service."
"Had to request drinks twice after waiting for 20 mins and nearly got charged double."
"Tonight got shown to our table and forgotten along with at least one other table. We got up and left after, 35mins with no service."
"The table service was very slow."
"Got only a part of our order after 40 min waiting, however dessert never arrived."
Food Quality
Pros:
"Both my husband and I ate 2 main meals from the menu that were reasonably priced in their garden that is a dream to be in."
"Some of the main courses can be had at a smaller portion and lower price which is brilliant for a lunch."
"The food being cooked in the kitchen smelt very good."
"Really nice atmosphere, staff super friendly and food was really nice."
"The Food was as expected. Mouth watering, Both visually and tasting."
"Food was top notch."
"Lovely food, the fish and chips just so good! In fact, all the food was great."
Cons:
"The beef had then gone dry and chewy."
"V expensive to eat here with the children (Β£13 inc a juice) and the childrens' pasta meal is hideously overpriced."
"Very Small portions for the prices you pay."
"Roasts came out warm nearly cold."
"Roast chicken was very salty."
"A bit of lettuce some bacon and a few strips of chicken and no Caesar Dressing... and all for Β£17."
"The Pork was very fatty with soft crackling and the veg was a carrot roasted and split in two which was very dry."
Value for Money
Pros:
"The sharing roast for 2 (pork belly, steak and chicken was the best Iβve had in a very long time."
"The food was wonderful, great food full of flavour, really good value."
"The price was excellent."
Cons:
"V expensive to eat here with the children (Β£13 inc a juice) and the childrens' pasta meal is hideously overpriced."
"Very Small portions for the prices you pay."
"The prices seem to have had a hike...pretty pub but we won't be going back."
"A bit of lettuce some bacon and a few strips of chicken and no Caesar Dressing... and all for Β£17."
"Quite pricey, 5 adults 3 kids Β£185."
"Very limited menu and what there was, some was unavailable."
"For the foreseeable future we will be giving it a wide berth."