insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 16 - June 2016 | Page 38

FOOD+DRINK
The Ultimate Sussex Pub Crawl cont.

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The Richmond Arms, Chichester
www.therichmondarms.co.uk

The Duke of Cumberland, Midhurst
www.dukeofcumberland.com

The Horse Guards Inn, Tillington
www.thehorseguardsinn.co.uk

It’s an unusual thing for a pub to be better
known for its bar snacks than its range of
drinks, but at The Richmond Arms that is
exactly the case. And for good reason too...
the exceptional snacks on offer include
smoked sardines with chilli; chorizo and
lemon-crumbed sprats, and gremolata-coated
halloumi fries; all rather different and rather
wonderful. That’s not to say that the drinks
menu is not to be appreciated though – there is
plenty here to whet any whistle including some
rather special homemade hedgerow ‘eaux de
vie’ brandy. The smart, contemporary interior
– exposed brick and dark boards – contrasts
with the traditional exterior of the pub, but it
works seamlessly.

This stunning 16th-century pub sits on the side
of a hill in Midhurst, providing superb views
across the Sussex countryside – on a fine day,
it’s even possible to see into Surrey and Leith
Hill, the highest point in the county! Inside,
the pub is pure charm with flagstone flooring,
brickwork, wooden tables and incredible local
ales that are served straight from the barrel.
The chef, who is also the owner, has won
awards for his food, and you can rest assured
that you will receive beautifully designed, tasty
dishes.

The history of the Horse Guards Inn stretches
back 350 years - it’s where the household cavalry
would stop to drink, leaving their horses to graze
on the grounds of the Petworth Estate, which
is how the pub got its current name - and it’s
always been a popular place to stop for a while.
Situated in The South Downs National Park, the
view from here is unsurpassed, reaching right
down into the Rother Valley. This relaxed, friendly
pub has a stylish feel to it thanks to the stripped
floorboards matched with the informal dining
area and oak beams. In winter, this is the ideal
place to warm yourself by the fire drinking a mug
of spiced cider, and in the summer months there
is plenty of outdoor seating complete with hay
bales and blankets should you wish to sit and
sup til the sun goes down.

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The Badgers, Petworth
www.badgerspetworth.co.uk

The George at Burpham, Burpham
www.thegeorgeatburpham.co.uk

The Duke of York, Sayers Common
www.thedukesayerscommon.co.uk

Nestled in the very heart of the stunning South
Downs, The Badgers is run by a friendly team
and has a warm, family feel; all they want is for
visitors to enjoy their time in the pub: perfect.
With a lively bar and a restaurant that caters
to all tastes, The Badgers is the ideal place to
rest for the night (there are a number of lovely
ensuite rooms available), stop for a quick drink,
or, to take your time over a freshly made, locally
sourced meal. And there’s history too: what is
now The Badgers was once The Railway Arms,
and for good reason; the site was Petworth
Railway Station until it closed in the 1960s.

Sitting just over two miles from Arundel, steeped
in history, and beautiful to boot, The George at
Burpham occu pies a very special location in the
South Downs National Park. This traditional, 17thcentury country pub was bought by locals and
saved from ruin in 2013, and now the interior is
contemporary and inviting, but none of its original
charm has been lost. Here you’ll find seasonal,
locally sourced food as well as a large range of
wines, spirits and beers, and in particular, some
rather impressive local ales. The George has been
awarded a special ‘Community Pub Award’, and
has also been included in the AA Guide 2015 and
the Michelin Eating Out in Pubs Guide 2015.

This fabulous pub used to be on the main
Brighton to London road until a new bypass
relieved the lovely village of Sayers Common of
constant traffic. Nowadays, the Duke of York is
at the heart of the village and offers delicious,
home-cooked pub classics with a modern
twist. There is a wide range of local real ales
along with popular lagers and spirits, and an
extensive wine list to choose from. The pub
also boasts two beer gardens: one for families
with an incredible play fort for kids, and another
especially for our four-legged friends...dogs
that is, although the odd horse does stop by!

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