Arun View in Arun

Booked a table for ten today to celebrate my Mother’s 80th Birthday in advance of next week’s closure due to sea defence repair work. Can’t fault this place, always busy, the atmosphere, the excellent food, the service, especially Gemma & Paul who brought the lit cake out at end of meal! First class! Well done everyone. Thank you for making this an enjoyable experience for my family 🤝🙏🥰

Nice large restaurant and bar. Nice food, attentive staff.

We had our monthly social last night for 30 people. The food was lovely and served piping hot and the service was great too. Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend this pub.

We had our works Christmas Party at the Arun View. We were a big party of 50 - the service was brilliant, the food was amazing and we all had a really lovely evening. Have re-booked already to have our Christmas Party again this year.

A bit disappointed this time. The meat in my pie was dry I had to ask for gravy, the garlic and cheese bread wasn't ciabattar. The two waitresses were unattentive. They were more interested in their phones. The website prices haven't been updated.

A large group of us came here to celebrate a big family birthday at the start of January. Great food and service on the day! However, as this was a big occasion, a family member had booked the table back in September so as not to avoid disappointment. They were not sent a confirmation email and had to chase the reservation up several times. They were getting worried as they wanted everything to go smoothly and had to chase the reservation up a few weeks before. The set menu was sent out a week or so before the booking and whilst I understand that menus can change, I feel that this should have been done sooner as it can be difficult to get everyone to confirm in a short time frame when they lead busy lives. No complaints about the food and service on the day but I think a little communication goes a long way and should have been done after the table was booked.

I had never been to the Arun View before. I didn't know what to expect. It was a really busy Saturday when we went but the service was excellent. The food was lovely as well I had calamari to start. It was crispy tasty and a good sized portion. Main was fish and chips. Absolutely no complaints about the fish or the chips, but perhaps have an option to swap garden peas for mushy ones. Cheese for dessert was perhaps the only slight let down as the selection of cheese didn't really have a lot of taste. Overall a very enjoyable experience and will certainly be back.

We had an excellent lunch here today. Paul and his team work hard to provide a great service.

Good sized food portions, tasty meals and good service. We were a large group but were looked after well. Highly recommend.

We held my husbands 70th birthday party on a Saturday evening this December catering for over 20 people. Everything about it was wonderful. The staff are lovely & couldn't do enough for you even though they were extremely busy. The food was excellent & our family that stayed overnight were all very happy with there rooms & breakfast. We will be back!

Big pub/restaurant. Friendly attentive staff. Food was good and priced reasonably.. I would go again.

Food was delicious and service outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble and lots of extra gravy!

The rooms were well appointed. The member of staff that I spoke to was friendly and helpful. We struggled sleeping as the pub had a disco on until late in the room downstairs. That was totally unexpected and clearly heard in the bedrooms.

Excellent meal! The food was delicious, service was quick and friendly. Parking was a problem because it was so busy.

Really friendly staff, amazing food, and barely any waiting time. A perfect evening.

We stayed there for a night and the biggest problem was a very big green light on the ceiling of the bedroom. It lit up the whole room, which stopped us from getting any sleep. We would expect these sort of lights in a hallway but not in a bedroom. The room was basic but ok for a short stay. We enjoyed our breakfast and the Staff was very friendly.

Great staff but menu and prices are not the same as advertised. Prices are higher.

We had a great meal here. The staff were very friendly. Everything we ordered was delicious. Our puppy was very welcome here. We would definitely recommend a visit, and we look forward to returning.

Lovely little pub, breakfast was yummy and had Pink Floyd playing subtly so all good. Landlord and staff were all very pleasant and friendly. We had a river view and I sat in the window for a bit looking out. I just love the water!

The pub lacked cleanliness, and the atmosphere was uninviting." Particularly one female member of the bar staff clearly needs to retrain in her hospitality and social skills.. Disappointing experience all round!

Excellent food served by very friendly staff. We both had starters, and then the steak and ale pie. Proper pie, not one of these stews with a pastry top. It was very tasty, and served with an excellent selection of vegetables and chips. Nice beers as well.

Fabulous starter of whitebait. Very fresh and masses of it. Lovely steak and ale pie, tender beef and a good variety of vegetables. No room for a pudding! Attentive and friendly service.

Visited here for a family meal. The food was tasty, service was OK. It is in a nice location next to the river (although it was getting dark so could not see it).

Fabulous food. Lovely position. Our meal was marred by badly behaved children running around. We certainly won't let that stop us going back

Very central. Clean, and staff very helpful. Only lost a star on rooms as the shower was a little 'tired'.

I am often skeptical of online reviews but this restaurant did not disappoint. Every single member of staff was super polite, cheerful and attentive. The service was excellent. I had the plaice which was so fresh, and cooked perfectly. The other members of the family had steaks and a burger- all delicious. Good selection of wines. Cosy, busy atmosphere but not at all manic or noisy. Excellent value too. Highly recommend.

We didn't stay in the rooms, simply enjoyed a dinner. For a start the customer service is 5 star. From the beginnings of making (and amending) a booking on the phone, right until the end of the evening. The girl on the phone was extremely polite, accommodating and competent. The waiter we had, who looked a little like Ben Kingsley, was very good. It seemed to me that he may have been the owner, but I can't be sure. Anyway, his manner was fantastic, not too overbearing yet appropriately friendly and warm. The food was great, and the portions generous. It seems to me that there may still be work to do on the ambience/decor. Not that it was bad, but it's somewhere in-between a pub and a restaurant, which is of course simply what it is. But the pub side of things does make you feel as if you're at an upmarket Wetherspoons. You'd happily have a birthday there, but you wouldn't propose...that kind of vibe. I will say that it was after dark so we didn't benefit from the view / outside seating. I imagine it's a wonderful place to be on a summer's evening.

Had a great the waiters and waitress very good at there jobs the food was great and considering how busy it was you didn't have to wait long the food was great and plenty of it the only thing I would of l liked drone different is to have the gravey in a gravey boat it's a thing I like but well done 👏

Have never stayed here but have often visited for family meals. Always good food and good service. The team are fantastic Parking is available but it does get busy of an evening. There were 9 of us for dinner at our most recent visit and, despite a full restaurant, we were very well looked after.

Absolutely fantastic service and a lovely welcome as usual

Food is excellent, never had a bad meal, staff are amazing, helpful and friendly, my absolute favourite place to eat. Plus lovely views of the River Arun.

We had lunch been there many times. The food is very good but this time I had pie and the pastry was soaky.

We went for lunch here previously and really enjoyed it so decided to try again, so glad we did, the Food & the service were excellent again so will definitely be back in the future,

The food is always great, I've been many times and have never had a bad meal, The staff are very attentive and it is always a busy place

The staff are doing a wonderful job and the tables and food was great.

Very rude service. Never go again. Perhaps she was having an off day!

Called in here for dinner whilst taking a super relaxed drive home from Brighton taking the coast road, dropping in at several places along the way. Ended up having a wander around Littlehampton & looking for somewhere decent to eat. The Arun View Inn did not disappoint. From the moment I walked in & announced I would like to eat I was greeted by the most hospitable landlord & offered a choice of tables & so I chose the quieter restaurant area by a window looking straight onto the river Arun. I ordered chicken supreme from the specials board which came with white wine & mushroom sauce, saute potatoes, savoy cabbage & leek, carrots & broccoli. This wascall perfectly cooked,mthe chicken was moist & delicious & the potatoes crisp & golden. A really nice dish which I thourouly enjoyed. The waitressing staff were also very attentive & came & cleared my plate etc as they clocked that I'd finished. I then ordered lemon tarte with raspberry sorbet & raspberry jus which was also jolly nice. I can hand on heart highly recommend The Arun View Inn & would go back there again in a heartbeat. Suffice to say, if I am in the area again, The Arun View will be my go to when the dinner bell rings, as apart from being good, the prices were also pretty reasonable. If you are looking for decent food & good service then go here.

Celebrating a party with the “ABBA” girls! Great evening, great food m.

Great looking pub overlooking estuary, and great food and let's the dog in

Great location for a party. Superb view so close to the river. Staff worked hard to please.

It's a cute pub restaurant in Littlehampton, we were able to find a seat when we went there around 3-4 o'clock. The food was delicious and we felt very welcome in the restaurant. Fish and chips with a view of the lake was very enjoyable. If you are nearby, I recommend you to stop by. But if you are planning to have dinner, you may need to make a reservation in advance.

They were busy. We went for Sunday lunch. The food was good but the service... slow.

Always very busy, food is popular with the OAOs, good pint of Harvey's, great view of the river.

Lovely river side pub with restaurant great view, and friendly staff, waterfront seating front and back lovely food

Had dinner and lunch here all weekend. Lovely food, very helpful staff. I used to live here, so I knew the pub previously. In the 5 years I've been away, it's still a lovely place to eat or just drink, inside and outside. The sports bar I've onky been to once but wouldn't again as a little too crowded. The restaurant side and outside along the river are definitely more relaxing, but I guess it depends on what you are looking for.

We’ve just had lunch at the Arun view in Littlehampton, they managed to serve us even though we came 5 mins before closing. The burger was sensational, and the price absolutely banging. We will be back, thank you Zack

We had an enjoyable evening meal at the Arun View Inn. It was a busy Saturday night, but the service and food were both good.

Nice view of river and sunset whilst having a drink. Staff nice.

Only stopped for a quick drink. Nice, pleasant, seated outdoor area overlooking the river Arun.

I just popped in with a friend for a quick drink. Nice pub and I know the food is great as I have eaten there before.

Great food and good atmosphere. Nice to find somewhere that doesn't have loud background music and you don't have to shout conversation to be heard by your fellow diners. Lovely river views; spacious dining room and terrace. A real treat to find imaginative vegan options, rather than the same old bog-standard vegan fare. Friendly staff, good service and delicious food.

Good food and good service. The wait for food was quite long but we were made aware of this prior to ordering, and it was a bank holiday so understandable

Good menu selection, great service, and couldn't fault the food. Nice to see the water from the table. Just gave location 4 stars as sometimes parking can be a bit awkward if car park full.

Rather cramped and quite noisy in the lounge area, but couldn't fault the food and coffees.

We found this place for lunch during our visit to Littlehampton. We didn't have booking and had a dog but they managed to find a table for us. It was quite busy at the time of our visit but the wait time was very reasonable and food was absolutely amazing! Would visit again 😉

Great location with views of the River Arun. I had pork loin with dauphinois potatoes and spring vegetables. Husband had ham egg and chips. Both meals were delicious

Lovely little pub friendly staff and locals

Good food and interesting view.

A last minute booking, but what a delightful discovery! The menu offers what seem like plain choices. However the quality of the cooking and the ingredients made every dinner at our table truly remarkable. We will definitely return there.

I went here for an evening meal. Stunning location on the riverside. Book in advance to secure an outsude tavke on a nice day. I just had the Pork Loin mains which was very nice. My partner is vegetarian and chose a Nut Roast which she enjoyed. There were good choices on the Menus and also additional menus for Vegetarian, Dairy Free etc. Would definitely go back again.

Lovely views of the River Arun from both inside and outside. Great Sunday lunch, bookings essential. Very pleasant staff and a friendly atmosphere.

On the sea inlet good food reasonable price pleasant atmosphere. Great for reunions

Lovely outside area overlooking the river with seating and parasols.Great in the sunshine.

Little hidden gem, overlooking the river. We had a beautiful dinner in the terrace, in the sunshine and with lovely flowers borders. Calamari and fish &chip were fresh and lovely. The service was kind and quick. It has parking. I would definitely recommend it and go back there again.

Really nice afternoon, good ham,egg and chips looking over the river

Only stopped for a drink, but the food did look good. Wonderful views of the Arun River. It's definitely worth a stop

Cycled here from Gosport, didn’t have a destination in mind but the seating on the waterfront looked wonderful. Was very busy so I went into order a desert and coffee. The lady kindly let me pay and instructed me to find a table. I came out with bike and another chap working asked me if I was looking for a table, he said I could take the bench and tell the lady that. They then bought me a table to the bench which was super lovely. Food and drinks came quickly and at the same time. Lovely spot, made the spontaneous trip to Littlehampton worth it. 5 stars!!

Excellent location right by the waterside. However the decor looks like the land that time forgot. I'm guessing it was a working man's pub in the 80s and hasn't been updated since. Very pricey considering (£3.10 for a glass of post mix coke, and £1.30 for a bag of crisps!). There did seem to be plenty of staff, who were all very pleasant. By the look of the customers, I'm guessing it was pensioners special food day.

Had a lovely couple of pints here on my birthday , nice surroundings and next to the harbour , perfect on a hot summers day. Food is fantastic

Nice little pub right on the river which was a good stop on the round loop walk through Arundel and Littlehampton. Only wish we had found the seating next to the river rather than the smaller courtyard by the road

The food isn’t great. We had the piri chicken and day special. Very expensive considering the food wasn’t good.

Really nice Sunday lunch in Father's Day. The place is a bit tired looking but nice views and really good food

A high-end deck area, and an inside pure window view right on the very bank of the river with very interesting views of river life.... Even though every table (inside) was taken the speed of service (taking orders and delivering food was excellent (and with smiles) and the bar was just as swift.... No waiting at all - on a Sunday lunchtime, too. Good range of food and all affordable. Nut roast was lovely and the steak looked great (and thick !)

Clean and tidy room. Warm welcome. Let down by loud music from the bar through to late in the evening (23:30).

Lovely food and great service for a decent price and a good view.

Lovely riverside pub with great food 😀

Just on holiday had our lunch there which was fantastic.The service was very good and the waitress was very friendly and polite.

Reviewing the restaurant offering - delicious food served by delightful staff - the Arun view exceeds in all ways. Dinner for two with a window seat in a packed restaurant - great choice of food - tagliatelle was great as was the curry. With the tide out the view of the Arun changes dramatically but thats nature for you!

Service great atmosphere great food great abd prices very reasonable

Fabulous lunch-time snack break today. The pub snacks of mozzarella bites, chicken strips and skin-on fries were perfectly cooked and delish. Friendly staff and nice location.

Excellent food with good choices available and good service. Only marred slightly by a loud, nearly drunk customer on the next table.

Stunning views, lovely service and delicious food

Excellent fish and chips..will be returning

Excellent food Beef pie with veg simply delicious 😋. Breakfast perfectly cooked. Quality ingredients.you can tast the difference. Room no 3. Could feel springs in Mattress despite Mattress topper. Sadly not very comfortable.

Very enjoyable, beautifully location, loved the friendlyness of all staff. Overall, I would very much recommend

Lovely food and really friendly staff right on the river

Was a last minute choice to eat here, and turned out well. Nice view of the river, great food / selection at reasonable prices, pleasant staff, an enjoyable evening, definitely worth a visit.

Went there with residents from a care home ,staff were very friendly and helpful will highly recommend 😃

Had Ploughmans Lunch n Sea Bass. Everything on my plate was lovely. The cheeses were fresh n tasty , the ham was quality, great bread n butter n chutney tasted home made. Hubbys sea bass was perfect.

Here for Sunday lunch. Very popular pub. Food was excellent and price was OK.

Excellent food,extensive menu choice, friendly staff. Very accomodating for people with allergies.

We always have a great time at the Arun View. I would definitely recommend visiting

Had a good meal,and a well stocked bar. Cheers 🍻

We had a great time here. All staff members were so kind and helpful. The bathroom was great! The rooms were nice and the breakfast was delicious! The service here is unmatched. Just know the rooms are above the bar so you will hear those downstairs until it closes if you are someone who needs to go to bed early. We had fun joining in downstairs :)

Lovely pub, friendly staff. Beautiful setting.

You always receive a warm welcome from the management. Modest room but very quiet at the rear over looking the River Arun. Evening meal very good.. Breakfast excellent.

Cracking day cool little vista beer was good so was the food highly recommended 👌

Best pub in Littlehampton by miles! Good food, well priced and on a sunny day nice to sit by the river and catch some sunshine ☀️

Lovely waterside pub serving a good variety of food at good prices, Excellent service from friendly staff. Very popular so worth booking!

Great food with great atmosphere will be back again soon