Arun View Inn Reviews Summary

Category: Pub Littlehampton

Address: Wharf Rd, Littlehampton, BN17 5DD, United Kingdom

Phone: +441903722335

Rating: 4.6
based on 206 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food was fab, fresh, nicely presented, a good range of choices for both adults and children."
  • "Very tasty, descent sized roast beef with 4 fresh veg, Yorkshire pudding and plenty of roast potatoes."
  • "The food was excellent.. (I'd drive back just for the tagatelli)"
  • "The steak and Ale pie I had was absolutely wonderful."
  • "The cod and chips was good as usual."
  • "The food has always been really really good, doesn't matter if they are busy or quiet the food has been great."
  • "Food fantastic."

Cons:

  • "As a registered Celiac I always ask for Gluten Free. The meal last night was not Gluten Free and I been suffering all night."
  • "I was disappointed with my starter of liver pate as there was not enough melba toast for the amount of pate."
  • "I thought the turkey roast they added to the menu had a bit too much gravy.. felt like it was overflowing and drowning the meat of the meal and left me with bad heartburn :("
  • "Food was nice, but a few of us didn't feel right afterwards."
  • "The food quality was below average (how can you make a cheeseburger tasteless?)."
  • "Good Menu, Varied chouce, BUT the Lamb was very fatty, not edible."
  • "The vegan option (not on the menu) was very bland and very over priced."

Service

Pros:

  • "The staff are attentive without ever being intrusive."
  • "Service was very good."
  • "Well served by helpful and friendly staff."
  • "Service was speedy and staff were efficient and friendly."
  • "Polite attentive service can't fault the place."
  • "Service diligent and they coped well with the busy early evening period."
  • "Service for drinks & food was prompt and with a smile."

Cons:

  • "The staff were not attentive and three of them just standing talking."
  • "It can be noisy if there is a band playing."
  • "Strange how they lost the order of the only coloured group in the pub."
  • "Great food, slow service. Be prepared to wait."
  • "Had lunch here on Easter Monday. The place was packed and the staff couldn't really keep up with demand and we had to wait a long time between waitress visits."
  • "Service was very slow, we seemed to have been forgotten."
  • "Very slow service with no interim attention."

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

  • "Absolutely fantastic, the decorations, the atmosphere, the food, and the disco were spot on."
  • "Lovely views of the river and beautiful indoor and outdoor seating."
  • "The location was amazing right on the river with lots of outdoor seating to eat, drink, and enjoy the views."
  • "Great family dog friendly pub great to sit by the River."
  • "Fantastic location overlooking the river with outside terrace seating."
  • "Great views of the river traffic from the large outdoor seating area."
  • "Nice spot right on the river Arun."

Cons:

  • "Could have had a better view though."
  • "Parking is a bit tight though if going for a holiday event."
  • "Poor parking with no warning or directions on website."
  • "The venue was very busy and noisy as there were multiple functions happening."
  • "The only downside was the noise from the bar as the FA cup was on."
  • "Although car parking is available on site, it can be difficult to find a space during peak hours."
  • "Noise more appropriate for a football match not a restaurant."

Value

Pros:

  • "Excellent food, hot, tasty and reasonably priced."
  • "Food was good value, good portion sizes meant I had no room for a sweet!"
  • "Prices reasonable."
  • "Excellent quality food at sensible prices."
  • "Food was steaming hot plenty & v tasty & great value for money."
  • "£68 for a family of 4 to have 2 really nice courses and soft drink sounds perfectly fair too."
  • "Bargain on the set meal, had fish and chips and beer for £12.50."

Cons:

  • "Drinks seemed expensive though."
  • "It's a little more expensive than I am used to but you do get what you pay for."
  • "Little expensive need to book if you want a table with a view."
  • "A bit snobby, but a very nice building with nice river views."
  • "Bit pricey, but guess things are more now, worth it for the excellent food."
  • "The squid starter has changed and is inedible."
  • "View somewhat spoilt by scaffolding."

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