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The Blue Ship

➤ The Haven, Billingshurst I-RH14 9BS, United Kingdom

Menu • Sushi • Cafés • Seafood • European

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"What a fantastic little hidden gem of a pub! The charming and quirky interior reminds me of a cozy old-fashioned country house living room. There's a great selection of drinks, including authentic cask ales, served by friendly and attentive staff in a small nook. The food was enjoyable, with plenty of options on the menu, including a nice variety of appetizers and light bites, as well as well-prepared pub favorites and an extensive burger selection. I will definitely return after a hike or bike ride in the picturesque countryside, as it’s the perfect spot to take a break. Currently, they are open three evenings a week and Sunday afternoons, but I hope they expand their hours to include Friday and Saturday during the summer. Hikers need to refuel! A big thank you to the staff for a wonderful evening."

The Half Moon

➤ Glasshouse Ln, Kirdford I-RH14 0LT, United Kingdom

Menu • Pub • Fish • British • Vegetarian

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"Fantastic experience from start to finish. Very easy to book online. I received an email the day before to re confirm or cancel the booking. We came for lunch to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Beautiful place in a beautiful setting. Very welcoming and cosy. We were warmly greeted by Louise and asked if we would like to have a drink in the bar first and she would bring menus through. We ordered drinks then sat at a table. Louise brought menus through and wished my husband happy birthday. It was lovely that it had been noted and acknowledged. We were given ample time to browse the menu before our order was taken. We didn’t feel at all rushed and felt that we were very important. We were brought bread and butter to pick at while we waited, these were delicious, we especially loved the smoked butter with crispy onions. Our starters were amazing my husband had the bubble squeak and ham hock soup. I had the goats cheese mousse and beetroot carpaccio. Perfect sized portions. Mains were equally amazing. My husband had the guinea fowl with belly pork and I had ribeye. Both cooked perfectly. We were too full for dessert. Once we had asked for the bill my husband was brought a plate which had happy birthday written in chocolate sauce, a macaroon on it and what I could only describe as meringue kisses. Sounds simple but looked and tasted amazing. We knew we were going to have a good meal and expected to pay more than the usual pub prices but felt that prices were what we would expect for this high standard of quality of food and service. We feel we received excellent value for money and my husband enjoyed a lovely birthday lunch. The only downside is that we live slightly too far to visit more frequently."

Limeburners

➤ Newbridge, Billingshurst I-RH14 9JA, United Kingdom

Menu • Kebab • Mexican • European • Fast Food

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"Lovely country pub with a lovely atmosphere. The food was excellent and served hot. Rob and his wife were very welcoming and very friendly.Couldn't fault anything. We stayed with our friends for two nights on the campsite which at first didn't look great but actually loved it and would recommend the site, food and location to anybody. Nice walk along the footpath into Billingshurst about 30 minutes, lovely small village with good coffee shops pubs and shops. Dog walk field adjacent for off lead walks. Walkability: Easy walk along footpath to Billingshurst Food drinks: Excellent food good value and plenty of it. Lovely pint of London Pride and Guinness."

The Kings Head

➤ 40 High Street, Billingshurst I-RH14 9NY, United Kingdom

Menu • Cafés • Kebab • Seafood • Asiatic

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"I spent a few days here and had a wonderful experience. The room was great—very clean and well-organized. Paul, the host, was incredibly friendly and always ready to help. The food was of excellent quality, expertly prepared by the talented young chef, Jamie, who genuinely seemed happy to please his customers. The animals on the camp were well cared for and well maintained. All the staff were very friendly as well. I truly hope to return one day. I can't recommend this place highly enough!"

The Three Crowns Inn Wisborough Green West Sussex

➤ Billingshurst Road, Wisborough Green I-RH14 0DX, United Kingdom

Menu • Vegan • Cakes • British • Vegetarian

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"The atmosphere is fantastic, with a truly unique English-style pub vibe. Unfortunately, the food and table service fell short of expectations. The waiting staff seemed to operate at their own pace, making us feel guilty whenever we requested something like water or wine. It was also hard to identify who the staff were in the restaurant. When we expressed our dissatisfaction with an incomplete meal and inedible food, we were told that no one else had complained that day, with no offer of an apology. As noted in other reviews, several menu items were unavailable during peak hours. The food itself was disappointing; the potatoes were undercooked and the meat was tough. It's such a shame because I really wanted this to be a special occasion. It has the potential to be an exceptional place, but we won't be returning."