St. Mary's Gate Inn in Arun

Staff were amazing, I had the trout pate with beetroot salad I recommended it to the people on the next table who also loved it

We were in Arundel for a long weekend & saw this pub/restaurant from the Cathedral grounds. Looked nice , so we thought we would give it a go that evening. Really friendly guys were running the bar/restaurant and we were surprised that it wasn’t busier - guess it is perhaps too far a walk for some people, not for us. Meals were very tasty, and service very good from the guys. Thoroughly enjoyable evening, yes it was quiet, but sometimes that is just what you want - thoroughly recommended.

Excellent food, excellent service. Faultless. Will definitely return. What a joy to find somewhere so reliable. Congratulations to all.

Popped in whilst visiting the area. We had a friendly welcome from lady behind the bar. There were several specials on the blackboard. I opted for soup of the day , spiced parsnip. My husband had fish goujon ciabatta and chips. My soup was delicious and served with two pieces of proper bread (apparently home made), and butter. My husband really enjoyed his fish as well. Lovely decor and ambience. Fine selection of beer and a lovely cider called “Old Alice”. Would return if ever back in Arundel.

Food very tasty Staff friendly and helpful Only disappointment was the lack of atmosphere in the restaurant. No music and decor very bare, uncosy. When i asked , was told speakers in restaurant weren't working. Could here a tv in the back kitchen/staff room.

We only wanted a drink and snack and enjoyed a warm sausage roll and Korean bbq chicken wings plus some thick cut chips. Food was good, service was very good and friendly. With G&T and two pints £36.

What a lovely pub situated up on the hill by Arundel Cathedral. Beautifully furnished inside and with a very comfortable patio garden at the rear. Roast beef sirloin and red onion sauce sandwich, topped off with horse radish. Yum yum. Friendly and engaging staff.

The service was excellent, the food was great. We had burgers which usually steer clear of but they were amazing. Our waitress Maddie could not do enough for us and was great fun.

My husband and I stayed here for a couple of nights during a short break away. Situated by the Cathedral outside the main bustle of the town, it was a perfect location. A 5 minute walk down hill and you are in the main shopping/restaurant area, for those wanting to roam a little further. Rooms were clean and staff friendly. On site parking was available too. Breakfast was a limited menu but of good quality, so very enjoyable.

Away from the hustle of the town and castle but perfect for the cathedral this oasis of calm with little courtyard was perfect. We had lunch from the sandwich menu and have to say it was the best roast beef sandwich I have ever had, slightly pink, marbled with fat and so tender and tasty, the focaccia bread was crunchy and chips crispy. The staff were friendly and helpful. Well worth the walk up the hill.

What a wonderful experience! The staff made our Sunday roast, in my opinion. Nothing was too much trouble. There was a group of 7 including 4 dogs! Food was delicious and tasted homemade. Plenty of it too, which is a bonus. If you’re after a traditional English pub, in a beautiful location, look no further. We loved it.

This particular Sunday was my first during my recent trip to England. After spending some time in the nearby St. Nicholas church and the even closer cathedral, what better way to round off my brief visit to Arundel that a Sunday Roast. My roast beef dinner was superb, with the beef cooked to perfection. Their horseradish was perfect, with just the right amount of tang. I asked for and received another serving of horseradish. Very few meals beat a roast beef dinner with horseradish. The staff were very welcoming upon my arrival, as were the locals. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff.

Great Sunday lunch refurbished since last went very impressed very clean food fantastic and great price staff all friendly lovely garden with new seating highly recommend

Stumbled across the pub whilst exploring the town. Shame we hadn’t found it earlier, as we most certainly would have had our lunch there. The staff were very friendly and made my wife, son and I very welcome. They were also friendly to our two dachshunds. The courtyard was very nice and it was a pleasant break from the other busy areas of the town. We are already looking forward to our next visit to Arundel and will most certainly be visiting St Mary’s Gate Inn again.

We arrived in Arundel for a weekend stay. Having enjoyed the other pubs and restaurants we tried we were looking forward to St Mary’s Gate. From the outside it looks nice and traditional and fairly well kept. Every promise of a cosy traditional pub. How wrong we were!! As soon as we walked in it was really quiet. Considering every other place in the town was busy and buzzy this was our first hint. The only small group of youngsters had 2 tables of 4 littered with empty glasses, tobacco and general rubbish. Swearing loudly and seemed to be local. The staff were certainly not phased by them or the fact it’s not particularly inviting. Far from the traditional nook we’d hoped for it was more like a cheap version of a Wetherspoons. Very dark with fluorescent cheap looking spirits. Loud music and neglectful staff. The girls working were very interested in the group but little else. We waited some time to be served and when we were felt as though we were interrupting. Needless to say we didn’t linger and certainly wouldn’t return. Shame as it’s the 1 place we didn’t enjoy. Other than the church & cathedral really don’t bother going out of the centre.

Since we visited last, the inn has been refurbished. The room was gorgeous with a fabulous coffee machine. Plush carpet and extremely comfortable bed. The breakfast was locally sourced and cooked to perfection. We sat in the garden and ate the best Ploughman’s we had ever had. Amazing stay. Can’t wait to return. Oh! And it is very dog friendly. 😃

Nice pub, food is ok. Staff friendly. Good selection of beers. Nice place to have a drink, but not sure I'd eat there again.

What a great find - had a lovely Sunday lunch, welcoming staff and atmosphere - thanks so much, will definitely be back

Prompt service. Excellent food.Extensive menu with specials and Sunday roasts. Couldn’t be closer to the gorgeous cathedral.

The hotel/ pub was in a great location, with parking available and nice friendly staff. The issue was predominantly with the room which needed some attention and improvement. The bathroom had rusted goods, missing sealant, dirty grouting and the shower pressure was really poor. The “TV” was a small computer monitor which was hard to watch due to the layout of bed and room. Room would also benefit from a bit more dusty and windows cleaned. Breakfast nice, although a little bigger portion would be good.

Pub is right under the cathedreal. Reserved a table at 19:00 to two adults and two grandchildren. Although it was obviouly early the main bar was completely deserted with a couple of people in the garden. Small menu but nicely presented. Difficult to assess as it was so quiet.

Thanks to Sam and her team for a very welcoming and wonderful stay at the St Mary’s Gate Inn. The accommodation was clean and comfortable and came with safe off-road parking. The location was just a short stroll into the town centre and was perfect from which to visit the lovely town of Arundel, its shops, castle and cathedral. The pub had a friendly atmosphere and offered a great range of Hall & Woodhouse beers, kept to perfection. The food, at breakfast and throughout the day, was locally-sourced, home cooked and of the highest standard. The service was superb; nothing was too much trouble for the outstanding staff. We will definitely be returning for future stays and cannot recommend the St Mary’s Gate Inn highly enough – 5 stars.

Enjoyed our meal in this traditional pub which has a basket of board games too! The food is good - traditional like a choice of burgers, fish and chips, scampi, pies ( there was a gluten free pie available) and special board. Starter we had salt and pepper squid which was good. Dessert board too. All presented well - liked the chip basket with the burgers. Friendly staff.

Booked St Mary’s Gate for a one night stop over . We didn’t eat there but the staff were very attentive and the room was spotless and comfortable. Very pet friendly. Would recommend.

Called in for a quick lunch after a long walk. Lady behind bar very pleasant but we waited 35 minutes for ham, egg & chips. Told the order didn't go through but no offer of a complimentary drink and when food did eventually arrive we had paid £10.50 for a plate of chips, 2 eggs and basically one piece of ham cut into 3 small pieces.

St Mary's Gate Inn is deceptive it is in fact far older than it appears, particularly looking at its interior. But is a very good pub / restaurant, and hard working staff made it so. A warm friendly place, nice menu that was not overelaborate,...

Only stayed 1 night ,but 1st impressions,..very good, we always stay in pubs, and this one does not disappoint,room was comfy,freindly staff, and breakfast..yum yum. Situated at a top of a hill next door to the Cathedral,well within walking distance of the Castle and shops...

We stayed here for 1 night as a special treat over a birthday weekend in Arundel. We booked the lovely room on the first floor with a four poster bed and great views of the castle grounds. The inn is in a great location being...

Very welcoming and friendly staff, lovely stay and good breakfast each morning with very attentive staff. Made us and our little dog feel very welcome. Would definitely recommend this place and well worth a visit.

Visited for lunch today. Easy to park in car park at rear. We were made to feel welcome and the food was lovely. Came out piping hot and large portions. I had the chilli and my partner had fish and chips. So often these days...

Four of us were so pleased at the quality and taste of the food. Excellent service as well. Highly recommend.

Just spent a four nights stay at the st Mary's gate on a b&b basis , room was comfortable and clean ,the pub it's self was found to be welcoming not just by the staff but also by the local regulars, a good range of...

Unfortunately lacked community spirit that we so hoped to experience. Although beautiful surroundings and well presented property.

Very nice welcoming atmosphere. Very handy location close to castle and cathedral. Food and service are excellent. The best food I have had during my stay in Arundel. Would definitely come again.

We stayed for a couple of days late august, the room was in an annex separate to the actual pub, basic furnishings and a bit tired but all perfectly clean, no complaints at all for the price. We had a Sunday roast on the first...

We stopped here for lunch on Sunday. The staff were friendly and helpful. The sandwiches were fine and the salad was really good. The Sunday roast (chicken) was really bad, though. The meat was dry, the gravy was unpleasant and tasted like instant, the potatoes...

The food is fabulous, Sundays you can expect a great roast. There is a lovely friendly atmosphere. The staff are attentive and give first class service. Highly recommended.

Went for lunch today with my children. The pubs dogs were wandering around as other reviews had mentioned - as a dog owner I didn’t mind this to start with. However, dogs begging for food and then one walking up and cocking it’s leg up...

Had an evening meal here. Food perfectly fine, nothing special - although the coleslaw was good. Very friendly staff. Music quite loud but we sat in the restaurant so wasn’t as loud in there thankfully!

Stayed the night at this delightful pub. Everyone was so welcoming and warm as we got there. Things got even better, nothing was to much trouble, evening meal in the pub was great and again all staff attentive and really helpful. Room was good size,...

Stayed the night at this lovely pub. Room was really nice and separate from actual pub. Had a couple of beers when we arrived and staff very friendly, covid competent. Evening meal was also very good and waitress was lovely. Definitely would go back. Very rarely write a review but having read a couple of bad ones thought I would...not quite sure what some people expect, was great value for money!

Excellent place to eat, very friendly and they adhere to all the relevant Covid19 Guide lines. I recommend this establishment 100 percent.

Popped in for a drink with friends on Saturday evening. Staff there had a total disregard for the current vivid situation. Did not take down any of our details. There was a group of about 10 teenagers sitting together drinking. We questioned staff on this but were told it was fine. Don't go there

Visitors to Arundal, we called in on the off chance of a table (everywhere else booked up thanks to Boris' August eat out scheme).The Landlord happily obliged,showing us to a table with a view of the magnificent church next door. Cosy pub with good food, excellent service & atmosphere - a really pleasent evening eating out!

Nice pub which we stopped off for a beer but no food. The beer was in good condition (Tangle Foot), bar staff very good but dogs, dogs and dogs. So glad that we were only in for a drink and not food. Perhaps we were unlucky, I don't mind dogs but others do not and when I am eating not so keen. Shame really. I am going to allocate good to hotel and food as I did not stay and eat.

Myself and my partner visited on Sunday 19/1/2020 Having been before, and been very satisfied. But alas this time our experience was so different. Firstly it was so cold in there, a frosty night so we were looking forward to going out into a nice warm pub. The radiators were cold, the open fires were not lit. So it made it very uncomfortable with the cold. My starter was prawn cocktail, not what I expected prawns were like they had just come out of the freezer very watery no sauce of any kind on them.My main which was Lasagne was not the best very tomatoey which is all you could taste, and the garlic bread was just two pieces of the frozen slices you heat up. So we were both very disappointed. The cold was a real problem when you have to sit with your coat on to eat. So I’m afraid we will not be visiting again.

came here for a meal in the evening, lots of dogs waiting for us to give them food, while I like dogs, should not be allowed to keep worrying people that are eating. this place used to be more up market. shall not be returning.

lovely atmosphere, friendly staff - loved the place and great food - so welcoming and food so good that will return

(Rest of the staff not bad either!!).At check in there was a problem - nothing to do with the Inn - but Paul bent over backwards to try and help us resolve it. Even after the matter was sorted, the following day he was still trying to discover how things had gone awry.Other than that, we had a great stay. Good beer/food in a friendly pub and very comfortable accommodation, with a good choice for breakfast.Looking forward to visiting again.

Inn is next to the cathedral with private parking which was a must for us. The pub is very nice run by staff with a sense of humour when you read all the little quotes on blackboards both inside and out! Our room was one of those which is accessed from the rear car park and backs on to the pub gardens (I was worried about noise but needed be because the pub closes at a reasonable time so we were not bothered by anything). The room had everything you need - very nice comfortable bed, bedside cupboards, lamps, WiFi, tv, wardrobe, tea & coffee making stuff, complimentary toiletries, Pub had great food selection here although we didn’t eat (apart from breakfast) as we had a reservation elsewhere but we drank there.Breakfast was plentiful and very nicely cooked, staff very friendly no complaints.Only slight issue was the hose in the shower - we couldn’t move the shower head to a better position otherwise it fell off and we couldn’t adjust its temperature either. But we’re not overly fussy so just made the best of it.I’d definitely use this place again

For a light snack to keep you going or an heavy meal this place has good range and value. Large premises ensures you'll always find a seat.

Located next to the cathedral with a nice beer garden. Food was excellent value for money with a good choice for every taste. Check the specials board before ordering.

I enjoyed my lunch of fish and chips and Badge beer . Popular with cricket lovers - rain stopped play!

Had a meal here with friends, trout was the best I’ve ever had and perfectly cooked , however the steak and kidney pudding was a joke, hardly any meat and just stodgy, and the pate bland. Will visit again but stick to the trout.

I have taken visiting family here for lunch before so was very much looking forward to another. Unfortunately we waited 1.5 hours for our lunch to come. This was on top of not having our first choice food available. No apology, nothing. Did not even check on us once the food arrived. Not impressed at all. We will not be returning.

If you go to top of hill in Arundel you will find a right treasure of a boozer, St Mary's Gate Inn. Located adjacent to the RC Cathedral and well worth the effort of getting there. Good food and great beers on offer, highlight the 3 Dorset based Badger cask ales on offer. Tanglefoot, Badger Ale and Fursty Ferret.

Would i return to st Mary's? Absolutely not. What started as a mothers day treat, ended as a shambles. We waited over an hour before we were even asked for our starters order, only to then discover upon it's arrival that the starter ordered had been altered, without acknowledgment.

We needed to be at the cathedral for 2.30 on Saturday so decided to make a day of it as we love Arundel. We decided to pop into St Mary’s Gate for lunch and were so very glad we did. The young lady who served us was so welcoming and helpful, she did say there may be a delay as there were quite a few tables already booked. We were happy to have a drink and wait for our lunch which proved not too long. The Confit Duck was just amazing as too the Seafood Pie. By the time we left, the entire place was packed making life very hectic for the staff but they remained smiling and extremely efficient. A good choice on our part.

Nothing to complain about except attitude, the whole place was busy with only one lady who had to do it all and she did it well, but! that is not what you want when having a leisurely lunch with friends. If they got their staff problems sorted then I would go back, I actually cancelled my date for Valentines Lunch because of this .

Came here with friends in the afternoon and had a nice time with good drinks so decided to book for dinner later at 8pm.

We were a large group and had to pre-order our food, some of our guesta were a little late and they wouldn't wait a few minutes to servr the food. The menu was reasonable and the food was good.

Having done a longish walk, we were ready for lunch and soup and a roll plus a coffee was readily available at St Mary's Gate Inn. Weakened and ordered a Sticky toffee pudding as well!. There was a great atmosphere, locals chatting at the bar, visitors asking about takeaways, people like us ordering lunch. Beautifully decorated for Christmas but restrained (can't stand too much glitter) a number of rooms had been added which made for a busy time for the couple working but they did a great job. Thoroughly recommend this pub, everything a pub should be.

Lovely fish and chips in a beautiful light batter. Good friendly service in pleasant surroundings. Reasonably priced food although the desserts were rather expensive. However it's a good place to eat.

Good to find a new watering hole in Arundel! Lovely friendly atmosphere as you walk in and the sign telling you that it's dog friendly is certainly true! Seems like the pub is supported by locals, which is always a good sign - have to admit the dogs were very well behaved! Very nice menu, daily board of specials as well which all sounded interesting. Although I only had a sandwich, others that had ordered a fuller meal were certainly making appreciative sounds! Looking for a new chef at the moment apparently so hopefully standards remain. Would definitely go back when next in Arundel.

The best pie i've had in a long time, nicely presented with veg and a choice of veg. Excellent sticky toffee pudding , not stodgy, warm and tasty. Great service.

We dined here as a group of 8, with two children (8&12) food was good value, simple but very well cooked pub grub along with very pleasant and timely service.

This was a great find! I cane here by myself the evening before the festival of speed in Chichester for a few drinks. (Along with a lot of others doing the same)

This is one of our favourite inns for a meal. The staff are friendly and you can always get a good hot meal without long waits. If you have never been while visiting Arundel then do call in.

Many pubs say they are pet friendly...but this place takes it to a whole new level!

And what a treat. Having eaten at St Mary’s Gate Inn previously, we were not disappointed. The locally sourced food is unbelievable. The roast beef is worth it and the grilled plaice as fresh as you could ask for. Then you need to keep space for the puddings, Apple crumble and salted caramel brownie. Well worth the calories.

Nice beer, nice staff, lovely old pub. Didn’t try the food but menu looked nice. Worth a visit next to cathedral.

I like dogs very much but when the pub dog an African Ridgeback sits at the table drooling on the table it is a bit disconcerting.

Popped in after visiting the nearby church and cathedral. Just off the beaten track from all the eating establishments in the town centre, but the quality and quantity of the main meal was amazing. I had the steak and ale pie, this was a large slice rather than an individual round pie, the meat was falling out of the sides, nicely cooked chips and 4 different veg. Garlic mushroom starter was also flavoursome no room for afters. Was not too busy as a Wednesday evening the lady bar tender/waitress very friendly and attentive. Will come again when in the area

We ate at the restaurant twice and also had breakfast as part of our stay. The food was of excellent quality and there was a great choice. Lovely staff and great atmosphere. Very dog friendly.

Just popped in with my partner after a day out around Brighton and we were so pleased to find this place! We only thought about coming to Arundel due to passing by and seeing the beautiful castle and cathedral. We saw the St Mary’s Gate Inn and decided to pop in there. Walked in and it was quiet but was greeted kindly by the gentleman behind the bar. We selected our seats which we chose a fantastic view of the cathedral! My partner and I both ordered the pie and it tasted fantastic! A good hearty portion with a great selection of vegetables! It honestly tasted amazing! The only thing I’m annoyed about is that I was too full to finish it all! Wish as well we had room for dessert! We will be coming back to Arundel and definitely coming back here!

I visited with 2 old school friends. We could not have felt more unwelcome! The waitress was brusque and humourless and unhelpful. We were made to feel like a nuisance. Being barked at to order our desserts at the bar and the audible tut when we asked for more drinks was almost laughable. We later discovered they were short staffed and the chef was apparently stressed! Even with the 'mitigating circumstances' the customer service was dire and unprofessional and bordered on rudeness The food was at best mediocre. Oh and if you like having dog slobber over your coffee then this is the pub for you! We shall not be returning.

Excellent setting right next to Arundel Cathedral . Such a lovely, relaxed atmosphere. Dog friendly which is great . The food was really Delish & the staff were the most helpful I've come across 4 a long time GF catered for no problem . Glad it's quite close to us.

Really good pub food at sensible prices, good portion sizes, served nice and hot on a freezing cold day. Perfect lunch.

We stayed 1 night for a show in the cathedral. Lovely Christmassy cosy pub with good food and friendly staff and atmosphere. Great location. Room was very clean, comfortable and large enough for 3 people on the ground floor. Breakfast was fantastic including service. Would definitely stay again, very good for price. Thankyou

I made my feelings known to the staff when we checked out. I used tge word "scuzzy" to describe our room. We were in room 7. Stairs up to room were disgusting. It hasn't seen a vaccuum in months by the look of it. The room was large but tge devor was tatty beyond belief. The border around the room was falling off the wall all around the place. It was poorly cleaned. The towel rail had fallen off but the pegs remained sticking out of the wall. The 4 post bed brackets were not screwed in on 1 post. The leg fell off the chair and the shelf in the cupboard was on the floor of tge cupboard itself. Had we had more time when we arrived we would have left. The breakfast was nice and staff friendly but the room itself wasn't worth £20 let alone the £90 i had to pay in advance. We definitely won't be back!! They never answered the phone the morning we tried ringing them to clarify check in time. That was a good clue as to what this place was all about!

Went for dinner at St Mary's Gate on Sunday. Was expecting a home made meal. Garlic mushrooms in a yellow, watery sauce with only a hint of garlic. Home Beer Battered Cod, a portion of frozen, tasteless supermarket fish, with frozen peas. Then for the dessert... Sticky Toffee Pudding. An individual Chocolate Sponge, microwaved and stuck to the plate, with watery custard. Didn't feel we could complain as the staff were lovely and very attentive. A lovely pub, but wouldn't eat there again.

The food is excellent, home made food which is delicious and plentiful at very reasonable prices. Here was a good choice and it was served by nice and helpful staff. Could not fault it.

My wife and I stopped here for a drink. It’s a friendly pub and they show sports. The rugby was on when we stopped. I had a lovely IPA

My Husband and I stopped for dinner at this beautiful pub.

We were a pre-booked party and had been to this Inn before. As always the portions are good and there were empty plates. My only suggestion is that the plates could be warmed before serving. As it was chips and carrots particularly were rather cool . Other than that comment its a good Inn with good beer.

My wife and I stopped in for lunch on a walk around the town. The pub is delightful, made more so by the welcoming staff. The beer was very well kept, and the food good pub food, perhaps a bit better than expected. The male portion of a wedding party in the nearby church added to the atmosphere, as did the locals popping in with their well behaved dogs. Really could not have been more enjoyable.

Vi bodde bare 200 meter unna, så vi tuslet innom for middag en kveld. Veldig bra mat, langt bedre enn man forventer fra en pub.

I organised an evening walk around Arundel followed by supper for 26 walkers in the St Mary's Gate. Very happy with the friendly and efficient service, nice choice of meals and delicious ice creams . Even a biscuit for the dog. Well done.

Прогуливаясь по городу увидели этот паб, зашли посмотреть и обстановка очень понравилась. Обед замечательный, персонал просто очень приветливый. Все чисто, очень уютно и нормальная цена.

I had dinner here with my wife an daughter as we were camping nearby in Slindon. The pub has parking I should start with as in Arundel you can't find a car parking space anywhere except right down by the castle (which is where we parked by the way and then walked miles!). Anyway the staff were friendly! The food was good and reasonably priced and the beer was excellent ;). The pic is of the inside and it was very quiet for a Saturday night but the landlord said it was unusual and actually quite nice after the very busy lunch where they were packed with drinkers for the wedding in the cathedral opposite! I should add that dogs are allowed in this pub so that's why we chose it! We all enjoyed our meals so if you are in the area then you won't be disappointed.

Let's be clear: I've given this four stars because the beer was excellent - decent ale, properly kept. The food was good pub food and reasonably priced. It also gets four stars for having two lovely dogs! Nice location too. Recommended!

On a day visit to Arundel we called into St. Mary's Gate Inn for lunch. The staff were friendly and the food was very good. Being a dog lover, I enjoyed the dogs wandering about. It does say outside that dogs and well behaved owners are welcome. Will definitely visit again on our next trip to Arundel.

I was meeting an extremely old friend (to clarify someone I have known for a long time), by sheer coincidence we both arrived at the same time and were greeted by Nevin and Kirsty, lovely welcome. Keys to rooms quickly issued and after a short pit stop the bar beckoned. For me the highlight of this lovely pub is the welcome you receive, I felt right at home, the locals are a lovely bunch of people. Not to mention the excellent beer and good quality pub food.As the night continued, food arrived, good value, nicely presented and well served. The 'old friend' had the lasagne - which disappeared very fast (normally a good sign), I had the chicken balti which was tasty and much appreciated on a chilly night. We passed on the desert for more beer/wine.Time was forgotten, we were both surprised when the end of the evening arrived, a Talisker (not had for a long time) was gratefully drunk. Thank you Kirsty for looking after us so beautifully!The room was clean, tidy (bathroom spotless), and the bed was comfortable. It being a cold night I was grateful for the extra blanket.Breakfast was magnificent, a huge full English was well cooked, coffee was plentiful, as was toast and juice.All in all a good stay, if you are after a decent pub with a warm welcome in the beautiful city (I think) of Arundel, then I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Thank you to all those that looked after us!

The good and the bad about St Mary’s gate We arrived early Friday afternoon where we were greeted by a lovely gentleman from behind the bar who quickly booked us in and showed us to our room. We had a family room which was lovely and warm and most important very clean and lots of boiling hot water. We later went for lunch which was excellent, good size portions and served very hot very enjoyable needed a good walk after it. The following day we went for our breakfast where we were greeted by a lovely lady with a big smile on her face and so welcoming she obviously loves her job she was like a breath of fresh air. The breakfast was first class plenty of choice also served very hot yet another walk needed after it We last stayed in Arundel at St Marys gate over 3 years ago Nevin the landlady even remembered us from then and had a nice chat with her As a dog owner you are made to feel at ease straight away when we visit Arundel again this will always be our first choice to stay The bad points Quite simply there aren’t any

Popped in here for a hot drink on a walking explore of Arundel. The bar staff were superb but there were 2 black labradors who had the run of the place. The dogs were constantly sniffing at people who were eating and the dogs were called away by the bar staff but it was pointless because they just kept getting under people's feet and sniffing at people's food. Not my idea of hygiene. Visitors had dogs which was fine as they were kept on a lead. Don't know who the owner is of the dogs but when he appeared he seemed to think it was amusing that one of the dogs had eaten a bar of chocolate from a customer's bag. The bar staff pointed out chocolate is poison to dogs. If the dogs belong to the owner/manager of the pub he needs to consider his clientele. I for one won't be back there as there are plenty of lovely places to eat and drink in Arundel without the bother of dogs sniffing at my food.

Prebooked lunch for eleven. Selection of food chosen to include soup,sandwiches and light bite meal. All food was excellent and freshly prepared.Very generous portions.

We have just left St Mary's Gate Inn after a really enjoyable evening. The food was excellent and the service was too. Kirsty really looked after us and we will definitely go back.

Visited here for lunch on Saturday and had a lovely lunch. staff were friendly & welcoming ,great atmosphere. Will definitely visit again.

We spent two nights at this hotel and had dinner there the first night (we had other plans for the Saturday night or we would have eaten there on the second night too). The room was really nice, warm and had a lovely comfy bed. We had a very tasty meal in the restaurant and the staff were all really friendly and welcoming.

We stayed two nights in this pub on our first visit to Arundel. Our room was quiet and clean with a modern four-poster bed. We ate in the pub on the first night and enjoyed the steak and ale pie and whole plaice (on special) - all nicely cooked with fresh vegetables. Full English breakfast was included in the price and was well cooked and delicious. All staff were very friendly and we will definitely stay again on our next visit. The only slight drawback was a small car park although there was plenty of free on-street parking nearby.