Limeburners in Horsham

Book this place at you peril. We rang before our booking date as Google was saying site was permanently closed, the site owner didn't let us finish our 1st sentence before he was rude and obnoxious. Then we were told our booked "tent grass pitch with electric hook up" which looked lovely on the site pictures would be on a hardstanding at the side of the road. When I asked how you pitch a tent on a hard standing (didn't seem an unreasonable question to me) we were told to F'off. Decided to book elsewhere, to be honest the bloke can keep the money we paid, I'd rather lose £170 than speak to this bloke again.

DO NOT BOOK THIS CAMPSITE Pitch-up should not be allowing this site to advertise. The pub is closed - which is in no way clear with a site who's details start with 'fancy a pint ...' the site was waterlogged so we should have been refunded anyway but the owner expected us to just say on the path into the site with no-where for us to sit with our friends. The only other people on the site were people living there permanently. The site was run down and nothing like what was advertised. When we requested refund the owner refused and was rude. We had to find an alternative site and have lost the money from this one. Please don't fall into the trap of booking this site

We expected winter camping in Feb but this place is not suitable.The owner phoned as we were setting off to tell us to stay off the grass, the pub was shut and park on the road until he arrived, which he didn't. Being offered to park on a road doesn't work instead of a pitch. Overall the site is very delapidated with poor faciliities. The pub which is his main selling feature is not open. Owner has been contacted but from previous reviews here and on Pitch Up he is not keen to resolve or receive feedback. On the plus side we found a very well run campsite nearby Sumners Pond.

The food was fine but the atmosphere freezing! You need to light the fire. I had to keep my coat on. Lacks warmth. Other people commented too.

What a lovely weekend!! Stayed at the Limeburners this weekend for 2 nights with the family. Rob and his wife were very helpful and accommodating. Fantastic cozy pub with amazing food in a lovely setting and a brucy bonus of a fab campsite out the back, Perfect! We will definitely be back!

Stayed in the camping pod for one night which was clean and very spacious for a pod. The owners made us feel very welcome. We had dinner in the pub, service was quick and attentive, food was good. Very crispy chips! Nice atmosphere, candle-light and old-wolde charm.

Just returned from a 1 night stay on the campsite and had a great time. Very warm welcome from the landlord on arrival and showed us to our pitch for the night. Had a fantastic meal in the evening and staff friendly and good service. Food portions and quality were excellent. Pub has real character and oldie world charm. Campsite has everything you need for a couple of nights stay, showers, toilets, washing up areas etc, all kept clean and usable. Would have no issues with recommending and will return when we get the chance in future.

Absolutely vile owner. Like a petulant child if you write a bad review & hurls abuse at you instead of maybe looking at how he is going wrong. Believe every bad review on here as they are most certainly true. Tasteless food, rude service, more interested on being on their phones rather than giving an ounce of customer service & then they wonder why they have so many bad reviews. Can't wait for the inbox message I'll get after writing this! The man is a bully & I'd avoid this place at all costs!!!!

Lovely old pub, however bar staff on phones, young child running around bar area making a noise, food tasteless and no check back to see if OK! Very disappointing

It's OK for you to be rude to customers but when the shoe is on the other foot you do not like it . Change the attitude and you might have staff and be respected by staff and customers . Or change your career. You have been reported .

We stopped for a drink while out for a relaxing Sunday ride. For prettiness, we cannot fault the setting. It was lovely and sunny so we had our drink in the garden. The customer service however, leaves a lot to be desired. My partner didn't have his glasses with him, he asked the strength of the ales. The girl behind the bar, just pointed at the beer taps and said look. And turned her back on us. Great attitude I must say. We told her too. Went right over her head. Decided on a lager, sat in the garden then left. Won't be going back there ir recommending it

I already know that the landlord is going to reply by saying that I'm not welcome back, but it won't be necessary to blacklist me since we have no intention of returning. We stayed in the campsite and had a very poor stay. When we arrived we were told by the landlord we could not park on the grass - our pre booked pitch - because it would 'mess up the grass', even though it wasn't wet. So we had to park on the road. There are only three tiny shower rooms who's doors go directly to the outside, and you have to stand on a makeshift wooden crate that all the water splashes onto to dry yourself. They are cold and damp, and the radiators inside aren't on even in the early spring. The water runs on a meter, so you have to put in the correct amount of 20 pence pieces for how long you want to shower for, and the machine is not reliable at all and sometimes doesn't register when you put in coins. The pub service was awful, I'm sorry to say. We were left to decide what we wanted to eat and when the waitress came back to take our orders I was told that what I decided to have when I told her was not even on the menu anymore and the menu was outdated. Eventually I decided on what to eat but nothing on the menu appealed to me. My mum ordered a red pepper and mozzarella burger, but asked if it could be done without the mozzarella, and was told yes as it's all freshly made. When it arrived it was simply a slice of pepper in a burger bun. For £13.95. Not only that but it also came with mayonnaise in it, even though we expressly requested for it to be vegan to cater for my mum. The waitress - who is also the landlady - took it back but didn't seem to understand the phrase 'vegan'. It appears that the landlord, who also manages all of the campsite check-ins whilst running a pub all by himself is the chef. We wouldn't have left a review like this if he was a nice person but you can see just from all of the other reviews how rude a man he is, and although he was friendly when we checked in (after waiting for him to be free from whatever he was doing in the pub), we could sense after a few interactions that he has some underlying anger. Also, please learn how to spell before telling everybody that leaves a review pointing out the flaws in your campsite to go back to school.

Good food and plenty of it. Good service and value for money. Haven’t been to the Limeburners for years but will certainly be going back again soon.

Each year I start and finish a walk here with my dog and always call in for a drink. I politely park on the road. I asked if it was ok to come in with my dog. The woman behind the bar then was very impolite and I was directed to sit in a corner in a very rude way. Very unwelcoming because of the staff attitude. Shame because it’s a lovely pub otherwise.

Having read some of the reviews, we weren’t sure quite what we were in for 😂 But we were very impressed. Lovely food, service prompt and pleasant, and nice country setting

Rude landlord discusting behavior towards another family . Made too feel like they where nothing . He should not be in this profession . Customer service zero . Would not recommend this place to anyone .

Great little campsite, set in the Sussex countryside. Booking was really easy and Rob (Landlord) allocated us a couple of great pitches as we had large family tents. When we arrived on the Friday evening, Rob came straight out to greet us and showed us...

This pub has a lovely, cosy feeling to it and it has options for both indoor and outdoor seating which is great for sunny days. We visited to have a family lunch for Father’s Day and whilst the food was lovely and service good, unfortunately...

We joined another couple for lunch this week. Lovely pretty old pub, with plenty of room inside and outside. We chose 4 different meals all were excellent . My husband had the ham , egg and chips, he said the chips were the best he...

Lovely lunch. Enjoyed the menu's newly-introduced Lamb Shank very much. Busy place, obviously loved. Olde Worlde with lit candles, polished brass and a gorgeous log fire in the large inglenook fireplace. Staff attentive and welcoming. Will go again!

What a stunning pub in a stunning location - shame about the owner. Rude, unwelcoming and you are made to feel like he’s doing you a favour by letting you stay on his campsite. More concerned about the grass - you run a campsite, vans...

We got there on the tues around 12.30 and Rob showed us where to pull up which was great as we didn't want to be on grass as we had kids with us, pulled on the side of the road, spent weds at fishers farm...

Lime burners? More like the Limefreezer. Food was ok, packaged but very acceptable. We kept our coats and scarves on the whole time. Shame as this used to be a warm cosy pub.

Well went here today with my mother in-law and daughter. The food used to be amazing. Wish I could say that again. The roast chicken was not a roast. It was a chicken breast soggy new potatoes and rock hard roast potatoes. The staff were...

Booked a night at the campsite in advance. Called ahead on the day to advise on arrival time. A sign at the gate said to check in with the pub, but did not say anything about wheree to park vehicles in the meantime. Unfortunately we...

We booked to stay in the campsite which is ok. It was a wet and miserable November weekend so our plan was to spend Friday and Saturday in the pub. In we went armed with dominos and Uno. Service was excellent and the food has...

Very disappointed, having made a reservation and driven some distance, to turn up at The Limeburners last week and find it closed. No communication was received to inform us that the booking was no longer needed. We couldn't find anyone to ask about this so...

We had a lovely weekend away at the limeburners touring and camping site the staff in the pub were very friendly we will definitely be visiting them again

I was quite disappointed when i recently visited The Limeburners. After specifically searching for a family run pub, i thought the experience would be better than it was. I arrived earlier than my friends, so entered the pub to use the loos (we were sitting...

Well I was bit concerned about our visit here given some of the negative reviews but I needn't have worried. This is a charming old English pub. Despite being a busy Saturday lunchtime we were served promptly and courtesly, the food arrived quickly and was...

Great campsite at the back of the pub. Very clean toilet and showers. Amazing Olde Worlde pub. Very friendly staff. Landlord very friendly and manages the campsite well. Definitely recommend!

We called in to this pub having previously booked. We sat in the very pleasant bar/ food area and given menu’s having been served drinks. My wife and mother ordered the ‘Tokyo salmon, I ordered the rib. The food was delivered and looked okay. When...

Hi. I visited this pub twice in January, enjoyed the meals, and gave a very good review on Trip Adviser. I booked to go back on the 7th February, I requested a table by email, and got a confirmation back. Arrived to find the pub...

We called in on way home, with no booking ahead. They had a spare table for us and we were served swiftly. The burgers we had were delicious and there was some more interesting choices to have had, if we had had the time. Will...

Shame to see bad reviews. We had dinner here four weeks ago and again tonight. The food was excellent both times. Yes, there are the usual pub classics but the new items such as Tokyo Salmon was delicious. Friendly polite staff. Will definitely return again.

What with one thing and another, this was my first visit to The Limeburners since the new team have taken over. Popped in for a light lunch after a walk with my elderly mother. She wanted a St Clements to drink. Well that seemed to...

1st and probably the last time here. Food (3 x chicken roasts and wild mushroom pappardelle) was actually pretty good but the pub is let down by a manager(the landlady maybe) who gave us a very unfriendly welcome and seems unable to cope with a...

Looked so promising… first visit under new owners!! lovely waiting staff took our order, drinks were delivered to garden and Then. Very rude serving lady with short hair being rude to customers in front of us, waited over an hour for food and then when...

Met with friends as a halfway point. Friendly welcome, food was great. 22.00 bill was presented to us saying they were closing at 22.15. Very rude happy to take our money, we should of been advised when we first arrived of the closing time. Evening...

Pre-booked a table for two and immediately warmly welcomed on our arrival. The staff were just about as engaging as you could wish for and we were guided to a fabulous table right next to the woodburner which the Landlord loaded up with more logs...

First visit since chip left… no sign of Basil but food was fab if a tad pricey…Cajun chicken was great…very impressed

Thank you to Rob and staff at Limeburners pub and campsite. My family got together and had not seen some of them for 2 years. It was quiet well kept and relaxing. I intend to return myself and treat myself to a pod 😊 recommended...

I’ve read all the latest reviews concerning the new owner with some interest. We, like many have visited the Limeburners regularly over the years so remember how it was. We called in today for the first time in nearly 18 months for lunch with my...

This used to be a favourite place to visit but not anymore. The food is good but the wait was rather long and the pub was not that busy. It is difficult to replace a terrific landlord but it now has the opposite. Offhand, abrupt...

Stayed two nights at campsite behind pub great family site however a few things could do with improving The toilets and drainage were very smelly Only one sink to wash dishes Noisy group of campers until 1.30 am

The Limeburners has been a well loved pub in this area and the previous landlord kept the pub for over 40 years I believe. The present landlord has found a very good cook and the Tempura prawns are delicious with a crisp, light batter. All...

For years, we regularly met for lunch at this favourite pub after a walk. Also we met for lunch there every month. The food was good and there was a cheerful friendly landlord who had been there for decades. But now, a new landlord is...

we stayed this weekend- wonderful open space, so green; great pods-comfortable and well-equipped, unlikely several I've stayed in, excellent pub to hand with very helpful and friendly staff. Definitely worth 5 stars!!!!!

It's flat, sheltered and has the necessary basics. nothing fancy but it's clean and the water pressure is amazing and the water is warm. It's a great base for exploring the area and the people are very welcoming and helpful. Would recommend.

Called in to the Limeburners last night about 8pm. The garden was busy as it was a lovely evening. The garden is very pretty and we sat under a large gazebo. Our drinks were ordered and we were given menus. One of our drinks was...

Although food was good, it is vastly overpriced. I.e a cup of instant coffee was £3.00. Prior to going I checked the food menu on the website and the one we were given at the table was completely different and more expensive

Lovely peaceful area, toilet and shower block could do with updating, lovely when the suns out, shame about the rain. The team that run it are very attentive and helpful, we will return.

My mum and I usually visit here for lunches when I visit hers and we always enjoy the food and the staff are normally lovely. We especially like it here because they normally allow dogs. We arrived today and went in to see if there...

Very pleasent country pub. We stayed at the camp site behind the pub. Food was excellent and staff were very pleasent. Very clean and tidy

The female waiting staff who served and greeted us were excellent and most accommodating and the setting is beautiful. Unfortunately the male management sullied the experience. On arrival we reserved a table before our dog walk. Despite the car park being empty having set off...

Nice weekend very peaceful site nice walk down to the lake lots of wildlife. Would recommend the Campsite manager very helpful

Amazing food I would absolutely recommend to anyone thinking of going! I would also like to thank the staff there, who were kind and friendly. 10/10 without a doubt!!

We just got a new camper so came with some friends to try out our van. We were welcomed by friendly staff, good pitches and the site is quiet with clean toilets and showers. All 4 of us had good meals in the pub. There’s...

We came across this wonderful pub/restaurant by chance and were not disappointed. It’s run by a very friendly and attentive couple and it was super busy on a Thursday evening which suggests many others have found this ‘hidden gem’ and keep coming back. The menu...

This is one of those gems that you long to find. Beautiful old English pub with excellent food and service. All staff very friendly and eager to please. Rob the owner was very helpful and polite. The pitches were large with country side surroundings. So...

Just got back from a couple of nights stay at the Limeburners campsite. Lovely campsite and speaking to the owner he has great plans going forward as facilities are a bit dated but perfectly functional. We ate both nights in the pub, the food is...

Limeburners camping. Beautifully kept site showers /toilets immaculate even during wet days owner Rob could not be more helpful. Can’t wait to go again

Ate in here tonight after reading reviews on here. It was a lovely little find! Really friendly and helpful staff & beautiful quaint little pub with good food. They have a lovely outside area to sit and eat as well as the inside which is...

I looked up online the main menu and see you do not cater for vegans and vegetarians which seems strange when there are so many vegetarians and vegan these days.

We have been twice in the last two weeks for lunch . The staff are charming , the safety measures are very good and the food and drinks are great

Had a nice pub lunch here with family but felt it was pub grub at restaurant prices - a little expensive for what it was. Quite a few members of staff around and initially attentive but once we had our drink and food we couldn't...

Having praised the owner of this pub previously, I booked a table for four on Friday 31st for 6.30pm on Saturday 1st August to sit inside the premises. On arrival around 5.15 to have a couple of drinks before dinner, we were greeted by one...

Our previous experience here about a year ago was not a good one but we had been told by neighbours that this is now under new management so we thought on this basis we’d give it a second chance. Upon first impressions I do have...

Previous owners were much better. Staff weren't very friendly, wrong dish was served, food took about an hour to be brought out. Shame as the setting and pub itself is lovely.

This popular pub with a caravan park beside it, serves average food and holds special events from time to time. Can get crowded at weekends. Fair amount of space for car parking, though many end up on the road.

We popped in here for an early lunch today having not eaten here before, we certainly weren’t disappointed. My friend had the vegetarian lasagne and I had the Cajun chicken burger which was absolutely delicious, I couldn’t eat all of the chips or French dressed...

Reading the glowing reviews, the experience of the reality was a let-down. Had to wait for ages; my ham, egg and chips, although decent ingredients, was not what I would have plated up; I'd prefer the ham separate from the onion relish (even though that...

Iv been twice in 8 days, never been there before but I must say wow! The food, never tasted anything like it, I had the trio of sausages, my husband had the Mexican burger, the second time I had the same again and my sister...

We were recommended this pub by the local Travelodge. Unfortunately the pub is not serving supper on Sunday nights during the winter. The food is of excellent quality. Not a huge menu but every dish ordered was spot on. Friendly service, lovely ambiance. Not a...

Lunch today in this pub with family after a visit to Fishers farm ,my husband and I made to feel very welcome with two young grandsons and their parents , the food was tasty and plentiful , my ploughman’s was tasty and more than sufficient...

We went as part of a group of 12 for a xmas meal, not using the Xmas menu. The reserved table was waiting despite the busy venue, and we were told to sit down so that they could take orders at the table. We were...

We ate here in the school holidays meeting some family for a Sunday lunch. The food was awful and the memory one which will stay with us for all the wrong reasons. Gammon and eggs not hard to do. The egg was like rubber and...

Visited the pub late on a Saturday the food was great. The staff were really friendly and helpful with my food allergy. Dogs are allowed which I think is great over all really pleased food was very tasty, nice and hot and well priced if...

I have no evidence for this, but knowing that the writer Eleanor Farjeon loved this district, I am absolutely sure that she would have known and visited this charming little pub, with its guardian weeping willow tree, although in her time the tree may not...

Lovely traditional old pub with superb old low beams, inglenook fireplace, smallish. Good beers (HSB, Pride and Seafarers), great food and service; and if you're adventurous camping behind so you can have a few drinks.

A comfortable traditional pub serving great food both inside and in the well kept garden. An easily accessible car park adjoins the pub on on side and an access drive to the pub's caravan site on the other. Friendly attentive staff.

food was ok. service was good, Unfortunately, soon to change as landlord leaving. Maybe someone else will improve it a bit. nice layout and GREAT that no tv droning in the bar anywhere. Just music through the tv.

Having visited the Limeburners during our holiday from Scotland I am at a loss to understand the jaundised reviews left by some previous visitors who clearly jumped out of bed on the wrong side and came looking for trouble - no doubt in my mind...

Stopped for lunch. Lovely pub with a good choice of food. We ordered sandwiches - bacon, mushroom and Stilton plus chicken, bacon and mayonnaise. Both were served with a small salad and chips. Both very good and tasty.

Great to be served beer by someone who can tot up the bill in his head without recourse to the till (a bugbear of mine). We stopped by after a local dogwalk for a few drinks and were impressed by the buzzy atmosphere of the...

Fantastic Fullers pub. Very traditional with real fires and bar billiards. Table service was great and the food superb. Below is a picture of my Chicken Ham and Leek pie served with a superb gravy. Plenty of space outside as well.

Had lunch today with my wife and our 18 year old son. First time in the pub. We each had a bacon-cheeseburger with fries and all agreed they were the very best burgers we'd ever had in a pub, or perhaps anywhere else, for that...

Upon arrival we thought this looked like a nice little country pub but we could not have been more wrong! It is in desperate need of a refurb and a refresh, the decor is tired and cleanliness is questionable. Despite this, we decided perhaps the...

I really enjoy visiting the Limeburners. It is a traditional pub, low beams, good beer and welcoming staff. The Limeburners has a good menu selection and on the evening we visited I had the steak suet pudding with vegetables while my wife chose the 3-bean...

What a lovely friendly pub with lovely staff , but unfortunately felt very let down by the food and what it cost . We had the roast beef which arrived quickly but for £14 each it really wasnt worth it .2 slices of beef ,...

We visited here as it’s local to my dad we had a party of 6(4 adults and 2 children ). We arrived at 1:30 for lunch and was served very quickly and order taken quickly . The food arrived soon after and was of good...

Seven of us, aged 75-8, enjoyed a tasty lunch at this friendly country pub. The service was efficient and friendly and the food carefully prepared. There was also the unexpected attraction of steam engines being maintained outside the pub! The price of the lunch was as expected and offered good value for money.

We had our work Christmas lunch here today; 27 people in all. The food was delicious, the service outstanding!! A big thankyou to Rachael who organised everything! The whole event ran like clockwork, could not be faulted. The venue is lovely, warm and traditional. Everyone loved it!! Cant say much more!!

This is a very pretty and traditional pub - both inside and out. Outside between the pub and a quiet road are a series of pub tables and benches for summer eating and quaffing and inside there is a small bar and a series of dining tables, a bit of a squash, an inglenook fireplace and a plethora of horse brasses. It is a Fullers pub so you can expect London Pride, HSB and Seafarers. A good traditional pub-style menu. (Roast on Sundays can sometimes seem a bit tough so we've found best to stick to the main menu). Our only downside is being called 'Guys' by the young (and solo) Waitress who has to cope with the entire clientele. Yes 'Guys' now seems to be the vernacular used by many of her age for all customers, of both sexes and of all ages so probably unstoppable. But some customers do not enjoy this mode of address and such could be a good reason for them (and us) to look for refreshment elsewhere locally - and there is no shortage of competition. So, it's up to the management to determine what type of customers they wish to encourage and retain.

I had promised myself to visit this pub as I had heard great things.

Recommended by locals and not disappointed. Very friendly staff and customers! Good pub grub and cosy atmosphere.

Lovely beer garden when the weathers nice and good cosy dining inside when the weathers not so nice. Good pies and fish and chips - best ploughmans in world. Friendly serve. Not fancy gastro pub but honest good pub grub!

Passing through the area, we had no idea of places to eat. We had been told that this pub served better food than others in the village so we were hoping for a lovely meal. Sadly we were disappointed! Very average pub menu, emphasis on pies!

Thought it would be an ordinary night turned out to completely mad singing dancing what a great night All for charity

Second time we have eaten lunch there and each time was good. Must try the Limeburners for dinner next and review that. We had a ploughmans lunch and sandwiches which were both good. Nice people there too, very welcoming and polite. No doubt this is a popular country pub in West Sussex offering both good food and service and a good selection of beers.