The Castle Inn Hotel in Horsham

Food was excellent. Callum was chef for the night. Sea Bass excellent. The sticky toffee home made pudding was the best I have ever, ever eaten. O my word.... amazing.

We attended a Rod Stewart tribute night and loved it. The atmosphere, decor and 3 course meal were all great. We had the best evening. The meal (although pre booked) was lovely and very tasty. The staff were friendly and quick. We would definitely book another tribute night.

Having had coffee with friends tried to return my cup to the bar from the garden. I could not see where to go and felt obliged to use the narrow car park entrance out into the street, past another notice denying access and eventually back into the bar. I discussed this with the barman who said I just should’ve walked through. I was then joined by my husband and I needed to return to the bar to order lunch. Thinking I was following the barman’s advice I walked past a “Staff only” notice in order to walk through to the bar. I was loudly called back to the way I had entered. A man was swaggering towards me aggressively demanding I returned to the outside area. He questioned my ability to read and no doubt for the benefit of his friends sitting nearby told me to follow the signs. As I still could not see where to go I was forced yet again to use the narrow car park route back to the street. As a 77 year old female who is not in the habit of breaking rules or being publicly humiliated for such actions I told the barman He then showed me where I should have gone. Despite the fact that the place was festooned with signs and notices telling people where they should not go, what they should not do and what they should not wear, the door I should have used was in a small alley where there were toilets. This door had no sign whatsoever so I presumed it was another toilet. Despite my extreme embarrassment at such treatment ( the barman told me I had been admonished by the owner) we ordered lunch. The staff were very kind and friendly. The meal was not good. The Yorkshire pudding was good but instead of crackling the pork skin was tough and rubbery. The vegetables were overcooked and the whole meal was extremely salty. I do not usually post negative reviews but I would hate another confused elderly person to be subjected to such treatment. My husband is disabled. Maybe that is another reason why the owner was so keen to get rid of us whilst showing off his little kingdom to his friends.

7 quid+ for a pint of Italian beer. Greedy

Overall , it's an okay place to stay overnight to break a long journey, needs a bit of a revamp.I found the bar prices a bit on the high end of the scale, £7.60 for a pint of Madri. Bar opening times seem a bit strange for a Hotel

On arrival we were greeted by Geoff who kindly brought are luggage up the staircase ,room clean, breakfast was great , lovely Lois and Suzie was so kind overall had a lovely stay .

Our third visit and yet again a superb meal. But that is just one element of our visit. Firstly the serving staff were welcoming, efficient and courteous. The menu was varied but it was Sunday so roast dinner for us both. Very well prepared veg, tasty gravy, jucy meat, both the pork and the lamb. Consistent ly top notch.

What an amazing find this is. Walked past and thought to give their Sunday roast a try. We have been around and have eaten to many places but their Sunday roast is simply amazing. The beef was cooked to perfection and the yorkshire pudding was amazing. The service was excellent and they have a large beer garden at the back. We will definitely be back

The staff are very friendly and helpful, the beer is great as is the atmosphere. My wife had scampi and chips and I had the chefs homemade chicken and asparagus pie, and I can honestly say it was one of the best pies I've ever had, 10/10.

Stopped in at this Bramber hotel today for lunch, just across the road from the Norman castle ruins. It seemed quiet, even for a Tuesday. The weather was warm and sunny and we sat outside in the large patio area at the rear of the hotel. The sandwiches looked good,were freshly made and tasty. Service was friendly. Well worth a visit.

I couldn't wait to get out of this place. I was seated near a table of locals who had a dog that barked and yapped on a regular basis. The owners had no desire to try and control it. On complaining I was told dogs were allowed in the bar seating area and there was no policy about dogs barking.

Stayed for two nights when in town for a nearby wedding. The room and facilities were fine, clean and adequate for our needs. Staff were friendly. The food on the dinner menu was well cooked (though delayed). There was a busy event on our first night, the evening we had booked for dinner. Perhaps as a result of this, our meals were extremely slow to arrive (2hrs total for two courses). We were eventually comped some drinks as an apology when we complained. To note: the food itself was nice when we finally got to eat it. Breakfast in the morning was very disappointing. My wife's eggs royale was appetising. However, my 'full' English was an extremely small portion, a single table-spoon portion of beans, the single rasher of bacon was underdone, the single very small sausage was undercooked and inedible. We didn't bother with our prepaid breakfast on the second morning. Poor, given it was pretty expensive. On a minor note: there are printed signs everywhere setting out various rules and orders, to the extent that it became a running joke for us. But, we felt it compromised our enjoyment of the location as it didn't feel especially welcoming.

Very disappointing lovely pub and garden but a poor chef /

We were 3 guys staying here while cycling the South Downs Way. Food was excellent, room comfortable, just what we needed. Staff were friendly and welcoming and stored our bikes safely. They even washed and cleaned our all completely wet and dirty cycling gear which was fantastic and highly appreciated. We’d definitely stay here again and happy to recommend.

Really friendly staff and great place to stay

Amazing staff ! We came in for dinner before a concert nearby. The pub didn’t start serving food til 6, but we were early & had a cab booked to take us out. The bar man said the kitchen would be happy to cook out meal early… then as the area had recently had a power outage the card machines were off. They were so accommodating & we left all our details & paid later .. oh & great food too! Thank you.

Great hotel and restaurant. We stayed one night walking the SDW. Very friendly team, nice clean room. Fresh milk for teas and a coffee machine in the hall. The restaurant had a good selection of food, everything that we had was well cooked. Good buzzy atmosphere - on a Tuesday night! The highlight was the breakfast, especially the smoked trout and scrambled eggs.

Stopped off for a quick drink parking available at the rear. Staff we quick and friendly, nice little beer garden in the sun

Good location. Easy to find. On-site parking (but a bit limited). Good welcome, friendly staff. Restaurant a 'good pub plus'. Room very clean and tidy, bathroom seemed newly refurbished. All well equipped. Fast wi-fi. I was in room 19, ground floor, garden access. Nice position, but the only downside, the walls were very thin. I could hear conversation next door and above, so not ideal.

This property, which is pub and hotel is located a 10 minute walk from my cousins in Upper Beeding. The prices are quite reasonable and the rooms quite comfortable and modernized for an old building. Very comfortable beds and very cool and large bathroom with the light activated by motion sensor ( dance in the shower to keep the light on the whole time, lol) I was not bothered by the lack of elevator but it may be a problem for people with mobility issues. The pub part has great food and a nice beer and spirit selection.The included breakfast is a great deal, especially the full English! The best part of the Castle Inn, though, is the staff. From the housekeepers and maintenance people to the pub and kitchen, I have rarely seen such lovely people in any hotel I have been to. Special shoutout to Chloe, Lucy, May, Debbie and the lovely Lois ( who is apparently Superman's girlfriend!!) who brought sunshine every morning to my breakfast. I will definitely be back.

Didn't stay, but had coffee and lunch there. Excellent and the meal was piping hot.

We had dinner here last week and it was exceptional. Highly recommend. A great menu choice, and the Specials were excellent.

Lovely pub garden but food was awful. Burger bun still frozen and prawn sandwiches made with ends of the loaf.

Lovely pub, drinks where quite expensive.

Great food, staff very friendly, service is great. Rooms are very comfortable, with sky television in your room. 👌

Pie was extraordinary, with great beer. Very happy chap.

Pub, Resto and more within a lovely scenery

Friendly staff, free parking and wi-fi.

Very enjoyable stay during a hiking weekend along the South Downs Way. Excellent value with a good breakfast as well

I didn't stay at the hotel. I visited the restaurant for Sunday lunch today, without having a table reserved. The staff were fantastic - helpful, friendly & efficient. I had roast lamb with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, greens & red cabbage. It arrived shortly after I had ordered & was very tasty. I followed that with dessert & coffee. It was difficult to decide which dessert to order; there were some tempting choices, like strawberries & cream mille feuille & chocolate & hazelnut cheesecake, but I settled for orange posset with shortbread biscuits. A great choice! The homemade biscuits melted in my mouth & the posset was delicious. I chose it because it was unusual. I had visited the village of Bramber because it's very pretty & there were a couple of gardens with quirky & unusual displays, so my lunch stop was a spur of the moment decision which turned out to be a good one.

Ate in the restaurant. Food was amazing.

Only went for a beer and lunch so can't say about rooms

The Castle Inn Hotel is situated in the picturesque village of Bramber. I dropped in the pub for a spot of lunch and a pint. Friendly staff served me from a well stocked bar. I went for a pint of Harvey's Sussex - clear and hoppy just as it should be. I didn't want a full blown meal just a snack. I speak from experience when I say the food here is very good and nicely presented but best of all delicious. Free public car park is directly opposite and has always had parking spaces available when I've visited. Recommended.

I stayed here for a night last night and it's great! Perfect location in a beautiful village, comfy, clean rooms and a absolutely mega breakfast (and for a price that VERY reasonable!) The staff were so welcoming and friendly. I'll definitely be booking again when I'm next down here.

Fair priced Inn/rooms with good food and service. Parking small. Health & Safety obviously not good here. Whole lavatory not fixed to the wall or floor and fell sideways completely with me on it. Duty manager not really bothered took virtually no notice of me when I said about it. Not going back, which is a shame.

Excellent Room Service and Food Just Great

Large bedroom with a comfortable bed and a decent shower. Young staff who are cheerful courteous and very customer centred. I had a beef ragou pie which was very good, (very large as well!) and had well cooked fresh veg. £57 for the night was extremely good value and included an unlimited choice of breakfast- I had a couple of very good quality sausages with mine. Very easy check in and check out and there’s a good size car park.

Booked this inn for a last minute thing. It was okay, not great, not bad. The room I had was sparse and not cosy unlike the photos of other rooms. Person who showed me to room didn't seem to know much, or impart much info. The area around inn is lovely. The restaurant is nicely decorated, but charging 17 for a salmon seemed excessive, so I didn't eat in there. So, the ensuite shower room was really cold, no heater, but the bedroom was warm all night. The Windows were thin and could hear traffic noise, if this bothers you bring earplugs. Likewise the curtains didn't fit Windows and there was lots of blue light from pub sign, if this bothers you bring eyemask. The mattress was quite hard, but better than some hotels I've stayed in which charge £100pn so I slept well. Pub noises underneath stopped at 11pm promptly. Walls thin to next door room, though they seemed to be having a good time. Dinner is 6-9ish can't remember? Breakfast finished at ..9.15am on a weekend. filter coffee included in breakfast with room rate, but if you want cappuccino that's extra. The stairs to the rooms are quite steep so if you struggle with mobility that could be a factor. There is free parking in pub carpark(nice)free parking on road so that's handy. Pub landlord is a nice cheery bloke. some areas of property could be cleaner, ie the doors to the pub from the accommodation area. It's a basic inn hotel vibe. I wouldn't rule it out to stay again..and also my breakfast seem good quality but was overcooked but the girl dealing with breakfast wasn't really that engaged so I couldn't be bothered to tell her. It should have been clear to kitchen that the sausage/bacon/mushroom had been deepfried or ovenned to an inch of its life. All in all, it's an okay place. Bet it's nice in summer there as there a huge pub garden. You could do a lot worse put it that way.

Delicious food - can heartily recommend the veggie chili. Very friendly and helpful waitress, nice location in walking distance from Steyning.

We stayed for 5 days for family celebration. We thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of our stay. Our room was excellent and very clean. The food was really great and we were well looked after by the friendly staff. Mae, the landlady, was excellent with nothing too much trouble.

What a little gem 💎. Last minute booking and glad I made it. The staff so attentive and helpful, ensuring I had everything I needed 🥰. The food was delicious (best Mushroom and Madeira soup I’ve had 😋). Thank you 🙏 I’ll be back 😄

Sunday roast: my friend and I had roast chicken supreme. The gravy was particularly delicious, but all of it was spot on. Baileys cheesecake for pudding. Really lovely presentation of food and very polite staff.

I stayed here for one night (31st Oct) when visiting my daughter. I was given room one, which was perfect for a single guest. Comfy bed, super clean, good towels and lots of amenities- TV with sky, hair dryer (I’m bald 🤔 so didn’t use this) iron and ironing board, plenty of hangers in the wardrobe, kettle, lots of coffee, tea etc and cookies. I ate in the restaurant in the evening with my daughter and the food was excellent . Lots of choice with vegan options aplenty. All very delicious. I had good old fish and chips and was informed the fish was line caught that morning. As good as it gets. The sticky toffee pudding was sublime. Breakfast was equally excellent and freshly cooked to order. What made this stay so good though, was the happy, friendly, helpful and professional staff. I’d like to offer a special shoutout to Tyler who did an excellent job. Thanks Tyler. All this and it’s set in one of the south’s most beautiful areas. (And it’s an unbelievable bargain price - £24 cheaper than a Travelodge, (on the night I booked) which charges extra for a buffet breakfast ). If I was pushed for a negative, it would be the creaky floors. However, this is far from a new build (it’s even older than me 😳) so it wouldn’t be authentic if it didn’t creak a little. Suffice to say, I will be returning here on my next overnight visit to my daughter.

Stayed for 2 nights. Can’t recommend highly enough!! Very well priced, with excellent room, nice bar, all staff are very friendly, helpful and happy. Food was amazing and at a good price!! 5* Definitely coming back.

Group of 16 for a three course evening meal on a Friday night. Food and service was excellent. I can vouch for the Salt and Pepper squid, cheese burger and lemon tart - all lovely. Service was very attentive and nice to chat to the owners over a pint in the bar afterwards.

lovely hotel set in a stunning village great staff always helpful the restaurant is very nice the food is amazing had a great sleep very quiet

Stopped hear with a coach party we had tea and biscuits first. Then came back for a roast chicken dinner lunch plenty of food and very tasty. The place was very clean. Would love to come back and spend a bit more time in the erea.

Lovely Sunday roast . We really enjoyed our Sunday lunch , I had roast beef and my husband had the chicken supreme , all served with a selection of fresh veg , roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding . Good quality food , generous portions, perfectly cooked and presented. I couldn’t resist the homemade sticky toffee pudding for dessert which was sublime ! Service was excellent , efficient and attentive without being too formal or obtrusive . We were mainly served by Tia who was cheerful and welcoming . Good value , our bill came to £62 for 2 main courses , 2 desserts and 2 medium glasses of Sauvignon blanc .

If I was rating this review purely on the Cheeseburger I had then I would rate it a one star, as it was without doubt the worst burger I have ever had, and in my time I have had many. The fact that I could hardly cut through it made me wonder initially if the knife was blunt, but it was also difficult to chew. However, moving on the pies were superb, full of chicken and leak. Also the scampi was quite tasty. The staff were attentive and polite and the drinks fine. I’m sure if I had complained about the burger it would have been changed, but regardless of that it should never have been served in that condition - it suggests that the kitchen really don’t care about what they are serving. You are probably safe with the specials - it’s where the pies were found.

Ein solides Hotel, welches sehr freundliches Personal hat. Das Dorf Bramber ist sehr idyllisch und wir haben uns gut wohlgefühlt

I stayed for one night with my friend while cycling the South Downs Way. Accommodation was clean and perfect for our needs with a great breakfast in the morning. The staff were friendly and a special shout out to Lois, who was friendly and really helpful when we had to change our plans! I would highly recommend the Castle Inn.

Another great stay at the Castle Inn Hotel. Mae and her team provide great service, not least Debbie and Lois who look after breakfast with great efficiency. I highly recommend a visit to Bramber and the Castle Inn.

We stayed the night in the hotel, the staff were lovely, the room was compact but perfectly clean, the area lovely and quiet and the village very pretty. We had breakfast at the hotel which was very nice, we were served by two lovely ladies...

Set in the lovely village of Bramber, my son and I ate lunch at the Castle inn Hotel, he had a chicken burger and I choose the chefs homemade chicken and ham pie. Both were lovely and tasted great, My pet peeve is the sauces...

We stayed for three nights. We were out most of the time with DofE youngsters. We ate in on Saturday night. Service throughout our stay was great. Wonderful breakfasts. Great dinner.

This review is do with the pub side of the business. I pop in for a pint on a regular basis just popped in today for a pint of madri £7.40 I’m sorry but this is pure greed two weeks ago it was around £6.40...

This is a charming hotel in a gorgeous, historic village. The service was friendly and welcoming and we both enjoyed one of the best roast duck meals that we can recall - they were tender, moist and full of flavour, and the accompanying vegetables were...

I rarely write a poor review, but had for The Castle Inn after a visit a month or two back. Today I had the opportunity to return with my mum to in essence, give them another try. Our visit today couldn't have been any different....

Unbelievable food, and great service. Lovely atmosphere. Staff so friendly. Would highly recommend.

I stay at this hidden gem for one night last year. On arrival I was very politely greeted and shown my room. I was delighted with my room, the bed was very comfortable and the room was warm and had all the required soaps, shampoo,...

My mum took my wife and I here for Sunday lunch, and when entering we thought the place looked lovely. So what went wrong. Let's start with the food. I opted for the chilli burger as i like hot food and fancied a burger. It...

24 of us went for a family get together last night, the staff were lovely and service was brilliant. The food was fantastic. Everything was perfect thank you so much.

I had booked for lunch today, Monday 19th Dec. When I received a request to reconfirm my bookings few days ago, I thought they must be busy! We arrived on time and there was nobody at all in the restaurant and only a handful of...

I attended my mums 70th birthday dinner at the castle and we had a beautiful roast dinner. As we arrived the room was beautifully presented and all the staff were very welcoming asking what drinks we would like before we sat down and also taking...

I booked the Castle Inn for a Sunday Roast as I have had this many times and has not disappointed. However this time it was for 37 people for my mother in laws 70th Birthday celebration. I booked in advance and pre ordered a few...

Enjoyable lunch with good food. Don’t like being made to sit at a separate table to smoke when the terrace is large and not crowded, and the service was a bit slow (our drinks took 10 minutes to arrive and my husband had to ask...

Being greeted with a friendly welcome from the staff when we entered and seeing Harvey’s Best at the Pump made me very happy immediately . Being shown to our seats to a spacious and comfortable dining area and having our drinks order promptly taken (always...

We come here regularly for family gathering and it's always a good choice. The staff are always friendly and attentive and food is always top notch. the chef always meet your needs in terms of allergy issues and will always make sure we get what...

The staff are so welcoming, are friendly, they anticipate your needs and are very accommodating, they work well together and make you feel comfortable. Really amazing and genuine. The food is good quality and very generous with the portions. We came in for Sunday lunch...

We have eaten here for the past 5 years ( lockdown excluded) as we always stay here for Goodwood. It has always been wonderful and service is always good. Staff are friendly. They close on a Sunday night which was a shame so we had...

Eight of us met for a family reunion, with members travelling for several hours to be there. We had been early in the year for the same reason, and it was so good, we decided to return today. What a difference, so disappointing in every...

What a lovely man the chef is at this pub/hotel - we arrived on Sunday just after they had turned off the ovens to close the kitchen and when he saw our dissapointed faces, rather than turn us away hungry he offered to put together...

We have stayed in the hotel before. They have great menus and options for Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Working the South coast for a couple of days and stopped here as it was roughly the halfway point of our trip. Very nice area and friendly staff. Nice bedrooms and spotlessly clean. Had a good evening meal and would definitely use this hotel again...

Myself and my friend are only about a 10-15 min drive away from this pub so thought we would give it a go. We arrived and ordered a bottle off wine and some lunch. Brie and bacon baguettes, not difficult by anyones standard. The baguettes...

We live in the area and have been to this pub off and on over the years but something has changed, the location and decor are still lovely but the food is very poor. We went for a family meal at the weekend, the food...

We recently stayed at the Castle as part of a cycle trip along the South Downs Way. The team hosting us there were terrific in every way. The rooms are good, the staff are friendly, the service level is high and the breakfast is great....

We started coming here last year and haven’t been for while but WOW what a lovely evening. Food was really good and a nice variety. Service…..what can I say, AMAZING! Really genuinely lovely. What a nice evening and looking forward to coming back. All credit...

We had fantastic friendly service from Beth at our delicious breakfast on Sunday 17th April. The eggs benedict and eggs royale were so tasty and we sat in a beautiful quiet calm restaurant with really comfy chairs.

We had a wonderful dinner on Saturday 16th April. Having cycled 60 miles to get to the Castle Inn Hotel we were so grateful to sit in the comfy seats in the quiet restaurant. The service from Chloe A was second to none. She is...

We met with friends to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary but the restaurant we had booked wasn't expecting us! We went into The Castle Hotel restaurant without bookng and we couldn't have been made more welcome. The food was delicious, we all had the lamb...

Great food fabulous bar staff lovely ambiance fab to see the pub buzzing again waiting staff always friendly and your greated with a smile the runners are also lovely . Glad it's our local keep it up our fav is the sticky toffee pudding 2...

We had been there for a Christmas lunch and it was very good , so we went back for one of our party’s birthday, the food was to say disappointing is a under statement, I had fish and chips, peas, the chips were French fry’s...

Went with my husband, the menu was for Australia Day. All 3 courses we had were superb. For me the standout dish was the starter, prawn and mango salad. The prawns were marinated, chargrilled and served hot, the best prawns I have ever had. I...

Visited here for something to do when a friend visited, just ate in the restaurant. We all enjoyed our meals, vegan options were pretty good my friend loved what she had. I had slow cooked pork and bubble and squeek, crackling was amazing, squeek wasn't...

Went to the pub for a quick drink and snack one evening.. A warm welcome, and quickly seated and served. The pizza was excellent, service was good. A very pleasant visit.

Neve Beth and Emily the chief fabulously lovely food fab service and great local pub heather loved her sticky toffee pudding !!! And I enjoyed my prosecco keep up the great work !!! Also a great place for bed and breakfast!!!

We 6 lady’s had Christmas menu yesterday, I have to say it was super, and our table looked so nice , staff were very friendly and we are back in the new year,

We had booked The Bramber Room ,as we like to enjoy our get togethers ! The round table had been laid for us which was ideal.None of us had been before. We were welcomed and orders taken in a very ,professional but informal way by...

You honestly couldn’t ask for more attentive staff. We have just enjoyed a few days here in a room at the top. Wonky floors (which you would expect in a building this age) add to the cosy character of the place. The food is delicious...

Really gone down hill over the last 12 months. We decided to give it another try to see if they had maybe turned things around because in the past we had enjoyed the food. However the recent visit only confirmed our decision to not go...

We had a lovely meal served by Tom. Lovely venue, great food and friendly service. Would recommend it.

Stayed here for the first time in my 40 years of travels in the UK. Normally don't review unless it's really nice...rooms are nice and clean. As I wasn't very hungry I just had a starter which was the Camembert which was delicious. What makes...

We came here for lunch for a friend’s birthday. We sat at the bar area as we had our 2 dogs with us and they were very accommodating. Food was delicious and service was great. Very friendly staff. We will come back

Walked in near closing time and the staff was lovely enough to ask the kitchen if it’s okay to eat and the chef accommodated us. Atmosphere was good as it was a busy Friday night. Noce to see hospitality getting back to business. Food was...

Went in on Sunday for lunch when we were in the area. Decided to have lunch and really wish we hadn't - a waste of money. The Home cooked honey and mustard ham was the plastic reconstituted type straight out of a packet - slimey....

Food was over priced and very poor quality would not go back and check your beer you don't get a full pint unless you ask for it to be top up. Watch out for the English mustard is was grey in its jar.

The Hotel was very clean, the staff very helpful an the choice of meals very good. The Hotel is situated within easy reach of the south coast and the south downs area.

This place has had a major makeover since I was last here ten years ago. It was great then. It's even better now. Excellent selection of local real ales, as well as all the standard drinks. Menu is varied and the food is excellent as...

Lovely spacious clean restaurant. Staff friendly and welcoming - Cameron was especially helpful. Food was delicious. Will definitely return