The Countryman Inn in Horsham - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

The best properly local pub in the area..food is good...nice choices ..good prices...atmosphere brilliant..lovely layout and service is top notch...the team are a lovely bunch and particular shout out for Louise...recommend you visit

Had a lovely light lunch. Staff very friendly and welcoming

Yummiest food, great price, great staff. Must visit!

Excellent restaurant with the addition of a country store inside, excellent courteous staff, and the food was first class.

Set in the sleepy Shipley, it's nicely out of the way and very peaceful. The building is old and quaint and has a friendly feeling to it, although we sat inside the garden looked like a great place to spend a warm summer day. It wasn't too busy and had ample seating for a Sunday lunchtime. When we arrived we were greeted warmly and shown to our seats, my dad who's elderly was offered an extra cushion to make it more comfortable for him. We had two Sunday roasts, beef and chicken. The beef wasn't great, I did enjoy it, but it wasn't the best I've had. The rest of the roast was very good, crispy roast potatoes with a fluffy centre and big tasty Yorkshire pudding and the sharing veg was well done with plenty for two. My dad had the chicken and said it was melt in the mouth delicious hence the 4 stars. I also had a blueberry cheesecake for pudding which was amazing and my dad had the Eton mess, which looked equally good. Service was prompt and attentive and I felt looked after. All in all a thoroughly nice Sunday lunch out, would certainly recommend.

The afternoon tea is fab as was the service and the setting.

Fantastic old fashioned country pub Great food friendly atmosphere with beautiful gardens in the countryside!

Visited last night with 4 friends, had a fantastic evening, we all had the belly pork and it was delicious. Love this place, can't wait to re visit.

The best pub in West Sussex! If you're a foodie you will not be disappointed. Yummy food, with a changing daily menu, extensive daily specials board - with lots of local fish dishes - dressed crab, scallops etc. Lots of meat and veggies options. A village shop with local produce inside the pub - lots of local vegetables, fruit, eggs, bread, the best sausage rolls, meat, fish, homemade pies, butchers sausages, bacon, flour, you name it! A gem of a local pub, with a beautiful garden and restaurant. A traditional pub that continually moves with the times, that has kept the best bits of a traditional country pub. Enjoy! And thank you for always delivering delicious food, a welcoming environment and outstanding service.

Great food. Useful shop within selling staples and local veg, honey, cakes, fruit, bread.

Nice pub, the landlord obviously takes pride in the appearance of the place and both the building and the garden are spotless and very pleasantly arranged. We had a meal with five of us at a very comfortable table, food was good and the service was very friendly and professional. Recommended, I would definitely return here.

We had lunch here after walking round part of the Knepp rewilded estate. We arrived early and it was quite quiet- I think the Knepp kitchen and cafe draws a lot of people away as the food was lovely and the service very friendly. We had ploughman's lunches which were delicious and good value, and ate outdoors in a lovely covered area.

We celebrated our anniversary here with a relaxing Sunday afternoon meal. I'm ashamed to say we haven't been for many years, I don't know why because it is a wonderful place to visit. The staff were friendly and the food was fabulous. We won't leave it so long next time. Thank you all.

Another fantastic meal at the Countryman 10 fish dishes on the specials board and our meals were cooked to perfection. Great job team Countryman

This Is our fav Pub, I always asked for my Crab Thermador, it's so delicious. The pub is really comfortable and love the 1920's Jazz that is sometimes played The Sunday roasts are delicious and so filling, the staff are so friendly and do not rush you We will be seeing you soon for yet another lovely meal, also the Farm shop is full of fresh local produce too

Lovely olde world pub. Food was excellent (umm crab) Staff very friendly and attentive. Obviously well managed as staff trained well and landlord ejected an obnoxious party with children running riot screeching. Every table in the garden either asked the kids (+-3 - 6yrs) to stop screaming or were Shhhh'ing them. I'm sorry the landlord got abuse when asking them to leave (hardly surprising when you look at the children's behaviour) but thank you...a lot of tables like us stayed and enjoyed the country setting in the sun. Well Done

Fitted us in with twice changed party number today. Food was very enjoyable and service polite and quick. Made for great family lunch. Thanks TCI

Good grub bar one of our party of 7

What a find! returned after many years, still the same, a lovely Olde Worlde pub in a beautiful setting, we sat in the garden, our meals were delish, such a tempting menu too, the service was impeccable, at first there were several kids causing riot and screaming round the garden, after several of us telling them to stop to no avail, the parents having no control, the landlord told them to go, once they had left it was lovely, the quality, setting and service was second to none, there is fresh local produce for sale too inside, these type of pubs are far and few between, a little gem in the country! will be returning most definitely!

And fresh local produce & home made sausage rolls & cake 😀

Nice country pub & village shop. We had the fish and chips which was a nice piece of cod & beer batter.

This looked a great spot to make a break, walking round the Knepp Estate, and we weren't disappointed. It's a shop inside as well as a pub, but on the hottest day of the year so far (28 deg) we got a shaded bench in the garden and enjoyed our meal. Generous portions, the pie was enormous and had a lot of gravy and we both struggled to finish. The chips were big and hot, and all served on proper plates. Add to that it is a free house and a good variety of craft beers on tap. Service was friendly, it was a pleasure.

The food is always delicious, varied and with generous portions. Well done Alan!

As a family of 11 adults, we met up for a meal in memory of my late brother at the Countryman in Shipley, 100 yards or so away from where he used to live. We hadn’t booked which was a distinct oversight but were happy to eat and drink outdoors despite a cool, breezy Sunday lunchtime. It wasn’t just the breeze that blew cold. So did the overtly unwelcoming reception from the management and staff. We were very happy to order simple food but ended up cancelling due to realising we were definitely not welcome. We moved on to the nearby Knepp Estate where we were welcomed and even given a private dining room for our group.

If your looking for an amazing pub with great food then here it is. We booked for a Saturday evening and as the weather was so nice we sat in the garden. The first suprise was a farm shop waiting inside. Lots of fresh veg, fruit, local meat and honey plus the usual cakes ,sweets and drinks. The staff were very friendly and not rushed. There was also daily specials on a blackboard inside. We ordered slow cooked pork belly, asparagus and peas pasta and a side of chips. The food was served quickly but not too quickly and tasted amazing. The portions were really good and everything tasted so fresh. For dessert we shared an Eton mess. We had a j20 and a pint of lager and the bill came to £54. I felt it was definitely worth the price. The garden is well laid out and has plenty of space. Its very dog friendly. Inside the restaurant is separate from the bar. If your passing and not quite sure where to eat or have a drink then give it a go. Its like a hidden treasure.

What an absolute treat to find such a treasure of a place. Food was beautifully made, wonderful, friendly staff, and the extras for sale inside were an added bonus. Couldn't recommend it more.

Quaint little pub with delicious food and a lovely friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend a visit!

Sadly not kid friendly - no changing facilities or high chairs. Food is delicious and the lady servers very friendly and accommodating just wasn’t a great experience due to the lack of facilities to accommodate children

Previously this restaurant has been amazing!!,food hasn't changed as still fantastic food however recently portion sizes have got significantly smaller .. and received the most tiniest dish with vegetables for 3 people 2 pieces of carrot and one small piece of Broccoli for 3 roast dinners ! Such a shame how it's changed and very disappointing 😞

Friendly local village pub, plenty of parking nice food and plenty of different drinks to choose

Friday lunch at The Countryman was super... Not been for many years which is a shame. Always was and still is a great country pub serving very good food. We had mussels and a sharing platter to start, the mussels were some of the best I've tasted. Followed by a bean curd curry, crab cakes and an old school ploughman's with chips! Home baked bread was a delight. The team were all excellent, friendly and genuinely cared about all their guests. Great vale and arguably better than many of the other 'gastro' pubs in the area... Will be back much sooner.

Great pic grub in an idyllic setting.

A lovely pub restaurant out in the country.

Called in on the off-chance. Food was very good and the portions large - too large for a pudding! Beer was well kept as well.

Lovely location, great pub providing excellent traditional food. Gorgeously maintained and laid out gardens, ensuring each table has privacy

Nice Sunday lunch with friends, nice staff, Shame about the owners attitude when given feedback, rude and obnoxious, like we didn't matter. Won't return.

Rude and unhelpful land lord. Don't know why we thought to go there.

Consistently, delicious food served in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

We had a fantastic pub lunch - all of the food was freshly made and delicious. The service throughout was very attentive. Highly recommend.

Very nice food and atmosphere, very attentive staff

Great food and friendly staff. The staff were helpful with dietary requirements.

A great pub, with excellent food.

I meet here on a fairly regular basis with two friends, and have never had a disappointing meal. Fresh fish is the speciality, and both the choice and the standard of cooking are splendid. The daily blackboard regularly shows six to eight different fish or seafood dishes, in addition to the daily standard battered fish and chips and a prawn cocktail starter. Today we all had two starters: deliciously crisp salt and pepper squid followed by luxuriantly large but finely flavoured Cornish moules mariniere. As always the service was friendly and accommodating, and we felt welcome and well looked after. In addition to the pub/ restaurant business there is a real mini market of local produce, both fresh and artisanal. I can recommend The Countryman unreservedly.

We were pleasantly surprised with our Sunday lunch. My husband had a very tasty beer, our 3 course meal was delicious and faultless and the staff were friendly and attentive too. It was also nice to visit a pub with a difference which doubles as the local convenience store. Would definitely return.

Great lunch with kids - had fantastic mussels and chips, other ham, egg and chips. Proper ham and great eggs. It even has a little store for produce too.

The Countryman Inn in Shipley, West Sussex, is a noteworthy establishment that successfully combines traditional elements with modern conveniences. During our visit, the staff were welcoming and provided excellent customer service, which made for a pleasant experience. The entrance, interestingly, functions as a local store - an innovative idea likely stemming from the Covid-19 lockdowns. This feature, along with ample parking, adds to the practicality of the establishment. The interior decor is traditional, evoking a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of the 1980s, yet it feels respectful and appropriate for the setting. Culinary-wise, the offerings were impressive. My wife’s pork belly was well-presented and generous in portion, while my choice of fish and chips was satisfying, with the large portion of cod and what seemed like double-fried chips. These dishes appeared to be popular among locals as well. Accompanying our meal, I had a long blond beer and my wife a glass of wine, both of which were fitting choices. Overall, our experience at The Countryman Inn was very positive, highlighted by good food, a pleasant atmosphere, and excellent service. It’s a place we would gladly revisit.

Great lunch, fantastic menur and a great range of fresh fish dishes available

Walked to the Countryman with our dogs and sat outside, gorgeous day, if cold. The menu had all my favourite things on, opted for chilli beef. Also had Lakedown Kicking Donkey bitter, delicious. We all really enjoyed our food, and bought a few locally produced things from their shop.

Terrible service, weird atmosphere, not worth your time. Go to Knepp instead, or read the review replies to get a taste of what to expect...

Fairly standard pub and grub. Nothing wrong, just maybe a bit ordinary and OK.

This has got to be the best pub for miles around. The food and service is first class.

Terrible food and landlord roast dinner made days ago left to strew chicken very poor staff no interest in service a very bad experience

Nice location, good service, enjoyed the spitfire larger. Definitely recommend, even has a little village shop inside.

The till wasn’t working correctly and I waited for about 10 minutes to pay, by which time my coffee was cold. The bar maid was very stern, not an inkling of friendliness

great food, old pub atmosphere, good value for money. have visited many times. waiting staff good, friendly and efficient.

My husband and I went here for a Sunday roast, I had the beef and he had the pork. Massive portions and very delicious, staff was very friendly! Good value for money!

Lovely quiet country pub Fabulous Sunday roast dinner. Lots of meat. Massive Yorkshire's. Heaps of veg and lush gravy. And the icing on the cake.. lovely friendly smiley staff Will definitely go again. Great location if you are at the Knepp estate for a day out

Quaint, off the beaten track pub with a sort of shop in the premises. Very limited selection of beer which isn’t great for a pub! On the food front, staters were unappealing and fish is prominent judging from the specials board. Mussels were decent, cod too as was the fish in the fish n chips although chips were soggy and drowning in fat. Really stodgy atmosphere though created by miserable staff who clearly would rather be somewhere else!

Sarurday 7th Oct '23 Fantastic night, The Countryman was holding quiz night which we weren't aware of, however they made us feel included by giving us the sheets to join in. 3 generations of general knowledge and lots of laughs. The food had lots of variety including vegetarian and gluten free, the staff were all very welcoming and friendly with a great atmosphere 😀 Thoroughly recommend The Countryman Inn! Can't wait for our next visit 😍 Thank you to all at The Countryman Inn

Lovely food and setting - but booked an hour before they closed (which I wasn’t told when I booked for a Sunday lunch) and felt like we were interrupting the some of the staff’s afternoon by just being there. Won’t visit again, which is a shame as we had a great experience a couple of years ago.

We visited this pub on a beautiful warm and sunny day. My first time. What a menu! Good Lord. The fish, the pies, the variety - including some vegetarian options - sounded superb. Fish is locally caught and fresh. We had a lamb pie. Absolutely delicious! I'd like this to be my local 😀

Another fabulous roast at the Countryman Inn. Great food good service despite being busy. Thank you Alan and team.

Food we had was ok nothing to rave about, my friend had to take bread back because it was stale! The service is awful Landlord and Landlady do not smile or welcome you. I got served at the bar with a nod and no verbal interaction. I felt there are other pubs that are much more welcoming so I will go to The Village House Findon Village, or The Bat & Ball on Guildford Rd etc and give The Countryman a miss.

We had 2 lemonade & lime which cost £8. Ridiculous. Glad the food was OK but wouldn't go in just for a drink

Lovely pub with great ales. Plus it's the village store.

Well-regarded oasis a mile or so into rurality just off the A272 near Billingshurst. Plenty of parking, and on a warm evening the nearest entrance is via the open restaurant doors. Contemporary refurbishment has been resisted so there's a bit of a comfy 70's feel inside with the slight novelty of a small farm shop between the restaurant and a tiny bar. Maybe there's a more public bar somewhere else; if so, I didn't spot it. Anyway, I suspect that the main focus is on food, and there were already a few punters at the trough when we arrived early on a Thursday evening. Once we were settled in, we weren't expecting a particularly noteworthy evening. The menu had the usual pub fare, and the two ladies serving seemed rather diffident. However, as we considered our options our (actually very pleasant) server helpfully directed us to the hitherto unnoticed specials board. Upon perusal, I started to get a warm fuzzy feeling of expectation. I wasn't exactly sure what a canon of lamb involved, but it was a special and I wanted it. Excellent choice too. It turned up looking not too dissimilar to a sliced duck breast and was all meat and subtly flavoursome. Supported by mashed potato with small pieces of discernible black pudding and a tasty flavoursome redcurrant jus, so the whole package was a really splendid dish, and a very welcome surprise. Mrs EPR stuck to the menu and clearly enjoyed her chicken and BBQ ribs combo. Nothing on the dessert menu really took our fancy, but we did agree with our nice server that two slices of coffee and walnut cake from the farm shop would be a good alternative option. I admired the creative solution and the cake was just fine. I also liked the compact and sensible wine list which offered a range of affordable options Certainly, our french merlot provided enjoyable lubrication during the course of our meal. So, a good result all round - we look forward to our next visit.

Excellent in every way. Good food, comfortable environment, easy parking, friendly staff. Also lovely to find a little village shop area inside. Bought a delicious lemon drizzle cake to share with friends the next day. For those of you who like me, find steps a bit of a challenge, worth noting it's step free both inside and out.

A nice traditional pub with good food and a friendly atmosphere.

Best roast lamb I have ever had. I used to cycle here as a teen, it still has the same charm 20 years on. We will be back for a a Sunday roast again!!!

Nice little pub in the countryside, decent food and good service

What a fantastic pub!!! This place had it all, absolutley fabulous food, wonderful service and the pub itself is a true country pub with beautiful garden and plenty of parking. The portion sizes are large and great value for money. The staff are all lovely, very welcoming and helpful.

What a fantastic pub!!! This place had it all, absolutley fabulous food, wonderful service and the pub itself is a true country pub with beautiful garden and plenty of parking. The portion sizes are large and great value for money. The staff are all lovely, very welcoming and helpful.

Sunday afternoon visit. Managed to get a table. Food was delicious. Portion sizes, well...let's just say BIG!

Excellent food, excellent atmosphere, friendly staff and good portion and all homemade and locally sourced. Would definitely recommend xx

Lovely village pub with very nice staff, comfy beer garden. Ideal summer evening relaxing venue. Food / mid July 2023 - fish and chips: a little disappointed for £18: several chips not properly cooked, batter soft, though fish quality was excellent. Not so bad to send back but not quite up to expectation for price. I would still eat here again though. Food / 23 July 2023 - meze starter: took me back to Greece. Very nicely done. Main: Pork belly - exceptional. Beautifully-cooked with a well-chosen accompanying bubble & squeek, apple sauce. Dessert: cheesecake - the right finish.

Great country pub close to knepp. Lots of walking routes nearby and nice beer garden. Nice food, not lots of veggie options but enough. Saw storks from the garden land on a tree opposite!

All four of us chose pan fried fish from the specials menu, it was delicious The staff were very pleasant and efficient, a great pub The dress code is smart casual

Excellent food and service and location

We had such a lovely meal in very beautiful garden,bbq ribs,coleslaw and chips and risotto with sweet potato feta and pine nuts,dogs allowed in garden, pub very large and spacious inside, also sold local products, ie milk,bread, cakes fruit and veg. Staff very friendly and accommodating. We saw a herd of deer in field adjoining beer garden and storks in a barren tree, definitely worth a visit.

Lovely location, gorgeous food, great staff. Loved the village shop and all the local produce

I used to go here regularly with my late husband. The food was always good and the staff kind and helpful. Travelling in that direction last week with a friend, we stopped for a drink. The pub doesn't look so very different and may not have had a fancy refurb inside but it was still the same in essentials. Friendly helpful staff, one of whom remembered me despite the passing of a decade and though we had missed lunch service, the wonderful smell of the food coming from another table made us feel like Bisto Kids. I will make sure I'm there in time for lunch next time I'm in the area.

Excellent food in an "old english" style pub.

£10 for prawn ciabatta a bit on the high side buy that's the cost of living

Good pub and food. Large carpark. Dogs not allowed inside.

Almost perfect, service a bit slow

I haven’t visited the Countryman for years but I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised and delighted by the quality of the food. Look beyond the main menu and the fish menu is excellent with clearly fresh ingredients expertly cooked. On a summer’s evening this is a very pleasant place to spend an evening. The Farm Shop within the pub is an added quirk. The staff were courteous and friendly one of whom had been in the family for years. Beer was well kept.

We visited while walking through Knepp. It is a pub and village shop. The outdoor area was lovely. Great pub.

Good, mostly traditional food, with excellent service. Can get busy so best to book. No dogs allowed inside but nice garden if weather allows. Big car park. Curious that pub includes a grocery shop.

Excellent traditional pub food, friendly service, with local produce also being sold as a village shop from within the pub to support the community. I had lamb and mint pie and my wife had pork belly. The pie was as good as I have ever had and the pork belly was very tasty but came with bubble and squeak rather than fresh veg. In hindsight, we should have asked for a side of fresh veg which would have made it perfect. One of our favourites, we will be back, but you do need to book ahead, particularly if you want to eat inside.

We love The Countryman. It has everything. An excellent atmosphere, lovely serving staff, fantastic food and on your way out you can pick up your groceries. A lovely gold mine in a very pleasant village.

Over from Australia to visit family who they booked the long table in the bay window for our party of eight. Great menu with lots of seasonal, locally sourced produce - something for everyone. We were planning to skip starters to leave room for desserts, but that plan was scuppered the minute we saw the asparagus - OMG it was so fresh and delicious. Not sure who won on the food front- everything looked good and we all waddled out dreaming of the desserts that were no doubt equally divine.

Super starter, lovely lunch, delicious desserts, splendid service. We love fish and there is always a great choice on offer at The Iuntryman. The staff are very friendly, helpful and efficient.

What a nice surprise! Properly nice, home made steak and kidney pie, chips and peas. Beautifully cooked, piping hot, tasty and a generous portion. Friend had scollop mornay. Just as good. All this with drinks and service for less than £50. Top value. Great service and while the decor is a bit old fashioned, I enjoyed the ambience. Lucky locals with the well stocked shop service as well. Keep it up landlord and ignore the fools posting negative reviews about the completely normal signs, waiting, opening hours etc.

This was my second visit. I wasn’t keen the first time but decided to try it again. Our waitress was fantastic, very friendly and helpful. The food was lovely. I had the pork belly and it tasted amazing. It was a limited menu but I still was debating between a few different dishes. However like others, I did find the presence of the shop in the middle of the bar very strange and off putting. Stock surrounds the bar so it feels more like you are at a newsagents rather than a pub / restaurant. It is a bit off putting when you are eating as it feels like you are eating in the middle of a shop. The other negative thing was that when we left (at the same time as another group sitting at the table next to us) the guy said ‘thank Christ for that’ which I thought was rude. I understand we had lost track of time chatting and it was later than we thought but why not just come over and say ‘sorry everyone but we are closing soon?!’ Or ‘we are now closed’, rather than just waiting for us to leave then bitching about it!

A very warm welcome as we walked in. Got given a nice table by the window Shared a beautiful dish of mussels as a starter - fat, plump and juicy I ordered the Sunday Roast as my main - Roast Beef. The dish really hit...

Average pub with limited choice of ale. No IPA I’m sure this is really a good summer venue. I found the presence of a shop selling basics in the middle of the pub just weird and ordering a pint over a selection of groceries just...

If I could give this minus stars I would. Made to feel unwelcome before even entering the pub, so many signs saying parking only for customers, dogs only on leads, dogs not allowed in the pub. I remember over lockdown the pub not allowing people...

Great service and there seemed to plenty of staff. Two of us went for lunch and both very happy and will return. Service was very quick and lunch was not long in being served. Servings were large for lunch, and all very good. Nice atmosphere,...

Not much in the way of flair or imagination but well-filled plates of pub-grub in a time-warp 1970/80’s fashion; staff mean well but are rushed and not very attentive; other customers glare at you when you walk in as if you are intruding into their...

Went for dinner as a group of 4 . Two of us had the expensive steak £28 , such an overpriced awful piece of meat and on the small size. My wife had a pudding £8:again overpriced and without flavour. Nearly £200 for 4 not...