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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.