Latest reviews from Horsham

“Hard to believe that this place used to be a coffee shop. Very well done trad pub makeover. Not particularly busy on a Sunday lunchtime - no food - but the atmosphere was friendly as the barmaid chatted to everyone. She even offered the pump clips to me so I could photograph them easily. Interesting array of mainly Sussex beers. Was after some local tick to take away but the fridge mainly stocked Siren beers. Although I did note various ciders for people who would want that. Smart little freehouse. Would be happy to have a place like this near me.“

BeardedAvenger 700 days ago

“I arrived just after noon on a Sunday and was the only customer. Small pub. Could be any mainstream chain really. Not quite a full array of their beers on due to the brewer being away. Only one cask. Typical bland beers. The ones I've been to before have been pretty busy but with a load of other options in neighbouring streets I am perhaps not surprised that this drab little place was empty. Staff were friendly enough.“

BeardedAvenger 700 days ago

“Reopened since lockdown, now independently run rather than Dark Star. Four casks on and about 16 kegs. Nice variety of styles, about 50% local to E Sussex and 50% rest of UK. Good pub.“

kwik-lime 825 days ago

“Very busy on a Friday eve, but we managed to find a table after waiting for a while. A rather traditional, large B & K spread over two floors, and a beer garden to the rear downstairs. The brewery plant can be seen to the right when entering the place. Their own beers on casks and by kegs, all of them available in thirds. For dinner I had a tasty falafel salad bowl. Located downtown about ten minutes from the train station. Hardworking, still friendly service. (Visited with Finn 07.02.2020, our last stop on this winter trip to England).“

Rune 1526 days ago

“Two floors - with the rating section upstairs. OK - but very crowded on a Friday evening. 2 of their own beers on cask. A few more on keg.“

Finn 1562 days ago

“Visited 20/3/2019. Last stop on my evening in Horsham as this one stays open til midnight. Walked in to find a fantastic acoustic band playing, who carried on til almost last orders - excellent! And beer wise, 6 cask ales all from local brewers - Downlands, Surrey Hills, Long Mans and Dorking. Served in dimpled mugs, in great condition. Great place.“

Grumbo 1886 days ago

“Visited 20/3/2019. Situated just west of the town centre, a couple of minutes walk from the JDW’s, this is well worth seeking out for local cask ales. 5 handpumps and ignoring Asahi Pride, the other 4 were from small local brewers including Brolly, Firebird and Long Man, and were well served. 10 other taps and the bottle fridge were not so interesting. Service was great, atmosphere really nice and friendly. Enjoyed my visit.“

Grumbo 1886 days ago

“Visited 20/3/2019. Easily the best place I’ve visited in Horsham (so far). 16 taps (6 cask, 10 keg) of quality beers, mainly local but with some quality uk craft and some guest brews too (White Hag featuring after a recent partial tap takeover). Single fridge, again with a quality selection - though not local themed. Great service. Friendly locals. Top notch place.“

Grumbo 1886 days ago

“Visited 20/3/2019. Had 8 of their own beers on and they ranged from not very good to reasonably ok. Lots of butter and starch in the casks. Draught beers were better. Good service and nice atmosphere (it was quiz night which helped). I do like visiting this chain but their beer quality is quite patchy. Decent selection of guest taps and bottles/cans also available which would probably have been better quality than their own but I stuck to West Sussex rates for my sins.“

Grumbo 1886 days ago

“Visited 20/3/2019. Closest pub of any note near Horsham station. It’s on the route in to town. Have 6 casks (3 local microbrewery, 1 was a cider), 5 standard taps, and some mildly interesting ciders in the fridge. Food focused place. Busy, early on a Wednesday evening. Service pleasant but stretched. Definitely worth a look on the way into town. Priced ok.“

Grumbo 1886 days ago

“A true beer lovers paradise with a core selection of Dark Star ales and a constantly changing menu of stunning craft beers from around the country. It’s a tiny bar so will get very crowded and busy of a weekend but still a great place to be.“

Pabs0 2643 days ago

“In my opinion, the best pub for craft beer in Horsham. Also do stone-baked pizzas. Beer and pizza... ideal :-)“

jameswraith 3302 days ago

“Pretty nice looking place. Classier than the other two JDWs I’ve been to. Not that great a selection, but decent service and friendly prices.“

Erasmus_ro 3910 days ago

“Situated on the corner of a pedestrian crossroads in the commercial town centre (this building actually has two corners within one), this is a very traditional looking pub in the Wetherspoon chain - brightly lit with warm carpet and wood chairs and tables. There’s plenty of room to sit around in in the bar area, although beyond this is a section that includes some stall type areas. Ales are served on two rows of pumps at the bar.“

ManVsBeer 4072 days ago