Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in West Sussex

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Terra Restaurant at Tottington

4.7

4.7 (170)

£41 and over

Farm-to-table

Henfield

About the restaurant

Terra restaurant is located at Tottington Manor which is beautifully situated in the South Downs National Park with hillside and farmland views, yet it is just 10 minutes from the A23 at Pyecombe and the A27 at Shoreham.

With a menu showcasing the best of local ingredients cooked fresh each day by our team of chefs, you can enjoy dinner in the restaurant, or outside on our decking, or in winter time, choose our more relaxed fire side Olive Restaurant.

In addition we have a number of private dining options available from 6 to 95.

Our South Downs Suite is completely separate with its own private garden, stretch tent and bar and is ideal for family celebrations, parties and of course Weddings. Our events team are always available to provide tours and discuss your plans, call them on 01903 815757 or email events@tottingtonmanor.co.uk

Tottington Manor also has 12 bedrooms comprising of 5 unique superior rooms , 5 comfort double rooms and 2 comfort single rooms.

Top review

Alex

Dined 7 days ago

Sensational food with service to match. High recommend

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Bolney Wine Estate Ltd

4.6

4.6 (660)

£26 to £40

European

Bolney

About the restaurant

Unique Vineyard restaurant in Sussex. Relaxed indoor dining area and balcony with stunning views. Perfect spot for breakfast, brunch or lunch with a wine flight. We are a sustainable business passionate about good wine and food. We also have a brand new Vineyard shop with our wines and local produce available and run tours seven days a week (please see our website for availability).

Top review

MarkVIP

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Excellent food and service as always folks. Bravo.

Three Horseshoes, Lickfold

4.5

4.5 (167)

£26 to £40

British

Petworth

About the restaurant

Our menus blend classic British cooking with influences and tastes from Europe and around the world. Guests can select from a broad range of dishes, from ever-popular classics and delicious Sunday roasts.

With new additions to our menus being added to reflect the seasonal nature of local produce, you're guaranteed to find a great tasting dish upon every visit.

Steeped in over 400 years of history, our grade two-listed building offers a unique and delightful setting in which to relax over an award-winning ale, a great tasting meal or a glass of fine wine.

Top review

Zoe

Dined 3 days ago

Warm welcome, best pub roast I have had in a very long time. Highly recommend

The Sportsman Pub

4.5

4.5 (457)

£25 and under

Pub

Burgess Hill

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Sportsman. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Top review

Sarah

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

I have visited the Sportsman on a few occasions and each time the service and the food are excellent. We have booked the pods a few times and if there is a group of you they are an excellent choice as it’s similar to having your own private dining room. I definitely recommend the Sportsman.

The Fountain at Ashurst

4.5

4.5 (561)

£25 and under

British

Steyning

About the restaurant

FOOD, DRINK, EVENTS
The Fountain Ashurst is a 16th Century Pub located in the beautiful village of Ashurst, West Sussex.

It is quintessentially English with flagstone flooring, low beams and plenty of cosy corners and comfortable seating.

Extremely popular all year round, you can enjoy our stunning landscaped gardens and pond area outside during the Summer months including the infamous 'beach area'. During the colder months we boast two large fireplaces in both areas of our bar for you to cosy up in and enjoy a warming beverage.

Top review

Filipe

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing pub, 5 star food, well worth the cost, We went there at 1st to check out the Wings Christmas song, but to be honest we found an amazing place to eat and will be coming back as the beer was cold and crisp, again food was out of this world, met the landlords and they both are beautiful people and the staff did their jobs very well, great atmosphere in the pub had by all that were in there while we were, Again I can not praise this place enough, winter, its a nice cosy log fire pub to keep warm and looking forward to going back in the warmer months with all the garden space and outside champers bar, a must stop and on the list for future visits..

Côte Brasserie - Horsham

4.4

4.4 (55)

£25 and under

French

Horsham

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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Angel

Dined on Dec 16, 2024

The staff are nice and helpful. Good quality is guaranteed.

The Shepherd & Dog

4.4

4.4 (1264)

£25 and under

British

Fulking

About the restaurant

The Shepherd & Dog has maintained all the traditions you would expect in a country pub but with an unrivalled view in an outstanding setting at the bottom of Devils Dyke. The fabulous Sunday Roast is on offer from noon, serving all the way to the last booking at 5.30PM. Locally sourced, seasonal food menus showcasing the best of the local area. We have received BRAVO restaurant awards in the top pubs category, year after year.
All craft beers are local, exclusive or unusual in some way - no run of the mill here!

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Top review

Jackie

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

Excellent service, wonderful ambiance, perfect food and well priced. A lovely family lunch.

The Sussex Oak at Warnham

4.4

4.4 (99)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Horsham

About the restaurant

Diners choice restaurant and pub , 2023 and 2024 , great cosy pub in the winter with an open fire and a warm welcome !
We are a country pub situated deep in the heart of Sussex, supporting our community and local breweries.
Come and enjoy the finest ales, wines and spirits selected for quality, and excellent food created from fresh local ingredients proud to support local suppliers the village butcher and venison from Warnham Park
Please let us know if youre bringing a dog , as you will be seated in the bar
We have been in the Good Beer Guide for over twenty years in a row, which equates to over a million pints of Good Beer!
We hold the CASK Marque Award for quality, and even prouder to support our nominated charity - the Sussex Air Ambulance.
So, pop in, come and say hello if you are passing, or enjoy some well deserved refreshment at the end of one of the many beautiful walks in the area. Large car park
Muddy wellies, muddy dogs, muddy children! - all welcome

Top review

RogerVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Very warm welcome from the team. Food was excellent & service was paced exactly right. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience & very impressed with the level of customer service. A very pleasant pub.

The Fox Inn

4.3

4.3 (30)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Bognor Regis

About the restaurant

The Fox Inn dates back to 1790 and is 250 yards from the beach in Felpham. The pub is independently run and known for its cosy friendly atmosphere, serving a great selection of quality wines, world lagers and local & national ales to complement our freshly cooked locally sourced food.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 4 days ago

4 diners 1 x vegetarian - We all had different dishes and they were all excellent served with a smile by our very attentive waitress. Highly recommended for the food and service.

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