The Hare and Hounds in Horsham - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I don’t often leave reviews when attending eateries. The money one pays at a gastropub is normally high end. Therefore, the food and service should match. Rarely it does. I’d say the quality of food and exceptional service was a cut above. We had the lamb lasagna, which was plentiful, extremely delicious and unique in texture with generous amounts of lender fat-free lamb meat, not lamb mince. Accompanied by an enormous salad for just £16 - absolute bargain. I’m a regular to Cowfold and used to attend The Crabtree. I visited The Hare & Hounds once for a change of scenery. The two establishments are incomparable on literally every level. If you’re visiting Cowfold, try The Hare & Hounds before anywhere else. Bravo guys, fabulous 👌

On the drive home back to the Isle of Wight we followed a sign to the Hare and Hounds. We wanted somewhere to stop for a quick afternoon meal. We stepped inside and were greeted with a busy, but welcoming pub. We ordered our food, fish and chips and chicken and mushroom pie, switching the mash for chips, with brocoli stems and gravy and 4 pints of coke. When our food arrived 😋, the pie had come by mistake with mash, the lovely lady serving apologised, and advised that chips and extra gravy were being prepared and to keep the mash. Well the food was AMAZING, it was tasty, filling, freshly cooked, great value and the pie was the best homemade pie I've ever had. I only have 1 slight niggle, the gravy was too peppery. Wish we could of stayed longer, but had to get a ferry. Congratulations on an amazing pub, with amazing food. We will definitely be back. Thank you 😊

Friendly service, good food and pleasant environment delivering what customers are looking for. No load music or cramped tables .

Sunday lunch and the pub was really busy - great lively atmosphere but not too noisy. We all plumped for the roast dinner and so pleased we did - so delicious and beautifully presented - a real treat. Thank you

Went to the Hare and Hounds mainly because it was roughly half way for meeting a friend for lunch. Not maybe the most tranquil of settings but the interior was very pleasant. Fairly wide choice of food, at least for lunch, which arrived fairly quickly and was very good. Decent selection of real ales. The barmaid was also very friendly. Although it was a “halfway (public) house” it’s one I’d probably make a journey to again.

We called to see if they had availability and despite being very booked they said they could squeeze us in. The staff were lovely and the roasts were literally the best my wife and I have ever had. The slow roasted pork belly was incredible. And the pricing was reasonable! Will be back very soon.

A party of four of us were looking forward to attending this pub after seeing rave reviews but the food was almost inedible. My prawn cocktail starter was swimming in a tart lemony water and I couldn't detect the marie rose sauce which was supposed to be on a bed of lettuce.....obviously defrosted shrimps. The main courses were even worse with burnt scampi, microwaved chicken with a thick piece of bacon on top and a slop of glug poured over the top. The menu said that the chicken would be wrapped in ham, not last night's leftover bacon that was 1cm thick. All in all a terrible meal. We certainly won't be back. Perhaps they need to employ a chef instead of a cook that zaps everything in the microwave?

My partner and I were travelling along the A272 and looking for somewhere to have lunch when we spotted a sign to the Hare and Hounds and decided to take a look. We found a nice quiet little pub with friendly staff and an excellent lunch deal at a reasonable price. My partner decided to have the Prawn Cocktail as a starter and said that it was probably the best one she'd ever had. There were a couple of slight glitches as we'd both ordered the Gammon, Egg and Chips, but, shortly after we'd ordered, the young lady came out of the kitchen to apologise because they'd run out of gammon, but they could do bacon instead and we both decided that would be fine (which it was). Also, I'd ordered the Apple and Pear Pie with Crumble with Ice Cream for dessert, but the young lady had to apologise again as she had had a problem making the topping, so I just had the ice cream on its own which was very nice. The only slight down mark I'd make was that the food, being made to order, took some time to prepare and it would have been good if she could have taken all of our order in one go so there wouldn't have been such a gap between courses, however that was a minor issue and it certainly won't stop us going back there again some time. Definiately well recommended.

Closed at 4pm despite their own website said they were open all day. Tried to phone later in the evening to book- phone was not answered.

We arranged to meet here as a half way place to meet family. We had such good service, cheerful and professional, the food was delicious too

Sunday roast was excellent big portion worth every penny I had my pork belly which is cook perfect all veg cook perfect compliment to chef I recommend this pub for roast fan Tomasz

We stopped at this pub as we were visiting Cowfold, also as it was a nice day we thought we would take advantage of this. The bar person was friendly and they had a good range of lager and some nice sounding food on the menu. We ordered some dishes to share and a couple of drinks, the food when it come out was nice looking and good portions and tasted really nice. We would recommend and go back again.

Wow! - what a fantastic country pub! - Newly and beautifully refurbished with a wonderfully friendly team in and out of the kitchen. All locals I know say the food it spot on! and I agree. A really friendly lovely atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

My sister & I chose this pub to take my father to for lunch as it has some personal memories. The pub was quiet though it does have a lovely cosy feel which many pubs are lacking these days. Food was brilliant & service/staff was efficient & efficient. Definitely will return & would recommend.

Visited with family for my birthday. We all chose different meals and each one was 10/10. The chef Pete cooked everything to perfection and it was delicious. All the staff very welcoming and attentive especially Vicki. They had a live singer in for the evening , Tobias, atmosphere was brilliant.

Visited this pub as we have many times before which have all been wonderful. This time two of us ordered whitebait as a starter which were very overcooked. For main courses two of us ordered the Christmas lunch which was a joke. Burned yorkshire pudding...

I have, with family been to the pub for meals on Sunday’s and weekdays. Each and every time the standard of service, quality of food and welcome has been superb. Will be back very soon 👏👏👏

I cannot explain how good the Sunday roasts were for my family. The lamb and chicken was so succulent and the mix of different vegetables complimented the dish. The gravy was to die for and the portion sizes were more than ample. The cost was...

First visit to the Hare & Hounds in a while. Met with family and had a really great roast dinner. The food was lovely and plentiful. Well done to Vicki and her chef.

Had the most amazing Sunday lunch - best we’ve ever had in a pub! And then went back for an amazing valentines menus! Best pub ever!!!!!!!

Our visit for a quick lunch, and to see how the pub was fairing after the disappointing reviews following the change of ownership and management was not wasted. Vicki the manager from previous ownership greeted us. Joy and relief, and a menu to delight in....

It is wonderful to have Vicki and her team back at the helm. Sunday lunch and 3 more bookings going forward. The staff, atmosphere and food are all of the highest quality.

Visited with a local elderly friend for lunch. Excellent food with generous portions, and good service. Our friend tripped, and the staff were very good in making sure that she was OK.

After a brief hiatus, popular Vicki is back managing the pub. It was brilliant to see the place so full over the past weekend and to see cheery faces running the place again. The new owners are making a fantastic effort with this pub. The...

Wow what an amazing roast dinner on Sunday, the food was unreal! Was such a great atmosphere and great to see the pub thriving again and serving great food Hats off to the chef Pete and the amazing service from Vicki & Lucy!

I visited the Hare and Hounds Cowfold on Sunday with my family for the first time in a while since the previous owners left. I heard that a new chef and front of house has recently been put in place to take back the village...

After reading the previous review here I was sceptical about booking a table but WOW!!!!!! I’m pleased we didn’t let it put us off!!!! I visited along with 6 other members of my family for a Sunday Roast after a long walk. The pub was...

Vicki has returned to the kitchen! What an amazing difference, best roast by far! Great staff, great food, can’t recommend enough!

It’s easy to find, park, there’s friendly staff and it’s nice place for a drink by the cosy fire. But The food was really, frustrating, bad. We went for Sunday lunch and were charged £17 a head for a meal which was of the 2...

Fantastic food & a very friendly welcome. Open fire. Carpark. Some nice lounge chairs by the fire. Just had a management change and I’m very excited to see what happens with this place.

Lovely pub and fantastic staff very welcoming Enjoyed the best pint of harveys I've had in a long time definitely the place to go

We found this pub by of chance.we had the roast it was excellent the best we have ever had.a very friendly pub and staff were amazing highly recommend.dave and Jane x

Went here with family for a Sunday roast. The roast beef was lovely and the 1/4 chicken was very tasty, both served with a side dish of seasonal veg which included carrots, red cabbage, and cauliflower cheese. All the roasts came with a huge Yorkshire...

Chance find - stopped here unexpectedly - great Roasts, very generous portions, all very well cooked and presented - the cauliflower cheese was Devine! Under new management, with a new chef - well worth a visit if you’re nearby and hungry! Log fire, friendly staff...

Visited The Hare today, having returned from working abroad for three months. Sad to see that Vicky has moved on, but misguidedly expected her high standards and understanding of what a community pub is, to remain. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The buzz has...

Went in for a few drinks with friends and the girl Carys was very friendly and helpful with my fussy mate Would defiantly return Thank you

Friendly pub with an excellent chef! Best Sunday Roast ever, husband had the pie - equally delicious. Good choices for children. Good value, huge portions of high quality, perfectly prepared food. Dogs welcome too! The exterior needs a little spruce up, but if you judge...

Fab food reasonably priced with proper portions. Staff are great and attentive. Dog and husband friendly.

8 of us visited on Sunday for a friends catch up, I’d been told good things about this place, did not disappoint. Food was Excellent, staff attentive and competitively priced. Massive thumbs up 👍. Highly recommend

Oh Wow!!! Amazing shared lamb shoulder platter with wraps, coleslaw, taziki potato salad, salad and chips! 20 out of 10. 100% tasty with excellent service as usual. Great country pub, excellent food. Will definitely return soon!

Lovely country pub. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. The food was brilliant - I had the pulled pork burger and my friend had a normal burger, followed by icecream. All delicious and surprisingly cheap. We will most definitely be returning!

Just got home from an amazing Sunday lunch. Food was incredible and good sized portions. Staff lovely and friendly. We will definitely be back. Big thank you to vicky

Visited the hare and hounds for a family gathering for Father’s Day . The food was amazing and came out hot .The staff are brilliant and make you feel very welcome . The pub has a lovely atmosphere and I would highly recommend the hare...

We had a brilliant fathers day Sunday lunch at The Hare and Hounds. Wonderful service from lovely waitresses and the rest of the team. Very warm welcome with good Covid measures in place. Food was Delicious with great portion sizes and the puddings were just...

I went today to treat my family for fathers day and I have to say the service and food was amazing. They even catered for my son who is autistic and has specific food needs which they absolutely nailed and provided a simple menu that...

What an amazing country pub. Very friendly staff. Owner Vicky is a gem. Welcomes everyone with an open heart. The food is all home made and comes out HOT can’t say that for a lot of pubs. We had roasts today with the biggest Yorkshire...

The roast dinners are amazing, good portions, enormous yorkshire puddings and a variety of different vegetables. Despite all the covid restrictions the staff were very friendly and extremely attentive. Would highly recommend

The service was brilliant from the beginning. Due to covid restrictions it would have been annoying to get up from our table to view the specials board, but our waitress was very helpful in telling us what was available. I ordered the rack of lamb...

We visited the Hare and Hounds, a small pub in Worthing, to have a Sunday lunch during the local Covid Virus (grade 2 restrictions) and had a splendid one. The sanitary safeguards were carefully observed by the staff and other customers. The Lamb roast was...

Having eaten a Sunday roast here many times we decided to try a takeaway today and we weren’t disappointed. Perfectly cooked and very tasty. Thank you Vicki we appreciate your hard work

First visit to this very pleasant pub/restaurant for lunch. The Covid rules were well adhered to . The welcome was warm and friendly and the staff very professional. Good choice for lunch from the menu and a fair selection of ale, cider and lager. My...

Can’t understand previous comments about COVID etc because I have visited this pub all through this period and they have taken great lengths to ensure the correct running. I have witnessed customers being told in no uncertain terms how they should be behaving and face...

Somewhat confused regarding the review bemoaning lack of specials and COVID adherence. I have visited this pub several times this month and the choice of specials is always varied and plentiful. The safety measures in place go above and beyond statutory requirements without detracting from...

It's been some time since I visited this Pub but booked a table with friends and was very disappointed . Even taking into account the problems presented to Pubs due to Covid I expected better . Entry and Exit was from the front door ,...

We booked for a Friday night get together with another couple. The tables are well spaced, although we were on a small table for 4. There was a pleasant atmosphere. The fish & chips/pie were nicely presented. I had chilly, as I am a coeliac...

Excellent food. Service fantastic staff really friendly and the prices are very good. I would recommend anyone to go there. You are made welcome Vikki the manager is wonderful.

Always make time to stop in here for a pint and today was the first time eating, why did it take me so long to try their food. The Sunday roast, I had the beef and my daughter had the turkey, is excellent and good...

First time we have been to this pub. Welcoming attentive staff, great food couldn't fault it. We Will defiantly visit again in the near future

We had a dinner in Hare and Hounds last week. We fancied a proper pub food. It was very refreshing to have a traditional prawn cocktail without any twist for a change. My steak and ale pie with horseradish mash was out of this world,...

Popped in for lunch and the 3 of us had the home made courgette and Camembert soup served with ciabatta to start. It was amazing, really tasty. Followed by fish and chips, beef stir fry and chilli. A really great lunch. Thank you!

Was here today for a roast dinner and it didn’t disappoint, the beef was cooked perfect. It’s in a lovely part of the world. I would definitely recommend this place.

Myself, wife, son and granddaughter had Sunday lunch. Sat outside. My wife and I had a delicious pie each. Mike a paella and Beth a pizza. Everybody enjoyed. Prompt service. Winner all round!

The most amazing lunch I’ve had in a long time. I came with my family and baby for lunch. The chef/ owner came out and spoke to us. The service is brilliant.so welcoming and friendly. They LOVED my baby which was lovely. Highly recommend this...

First time we had come out since March and we knew there was a pub in cowfold so we looked at trip advisor and saw the lovely comments so we went for lunch! My wife had the homemade turkey hot pot which she said was...

Myself and my wife have just visited the Hare & Hounds, for the most delicious roast, she had the beautiful minted lamb shank and I had the beef! Extremely flavoursome and plenty of food on the plate! We also came last week for the amazing...

We planned to have a Sunday lunch in Hare and Hounds last Sunday in March as we heard very good reviews. Because of lock down it never happened. So when pub reopened again we decided to treat ourselves. It was one of the best Sunday...

We like the Hare and Hounds and eat and/or drink there every time we visit family in Worthing. Like the atmosphere and the food’s not bad either. I had ‘home made’ chilli no carne and it did taste home made. Hot and yummy.

My husband and I ate at the Hare & Hounds this evening. We both had mains from the special board - he had rack of ribs and I had chicken breast stuffed with bacon & sun dried tomatoes. Both were delicious. With thanks to Vicki...

We visited the Hare and Hounds for a family birthday lunch this Sunday. The team were very accommodating for a group of 12 of us with 4 little ones. The food was lovely and great value. What made the meal though was the staff. Everyone...

What a lovely warm welcome. Log fire burning, the barmaid Carys, wonderfully friendly and informative. Great local spirit. Will definitely be coming back on a regular basis and HAVE to come back for a reputable Sunday Roast

Two close relatives and myself booked at lunch at this pub on 4th February 2020. Our previous venue for regular lunches having recently gone bust. The menu prices for meals at the H&H having played a part in my booking booking the pub. We were...

We had our company dinner there and the ladies that were serving worked really hard all evening. Food was great and plentiful. Beer was excellent. Easy to park and staff all very helpful. What more could you want

Good food is served in good time by staff with a pleasant manner. We went to the Hare & Hounds Pub because it is very conveniently situated between Guildford and Brighton where our son and his wife live and I'm glad we did. We would...

Thank you very much for a fantastic lunch, four adults meals, one child, pipping hot looked great and and tasted delicious. Cant wait to go back and have Sunday Roast. All staff couldn't have been more helpful or welcoming. Highly recommend 👍🙂

Having heard of their glowing reputation, my partner and I booked Sunday Lunch here, as we were attending an overnight function locally, on the Saturday. The quality of service and freshness of food, rivaled the 4 star hotel down the road. Please save room for...

Went to the Hare and Hounds for a family get together before Christmas. The food was excellent, especially the roast dinner and it didn’t break the bank! We always call in when passing through Cowfold and thoroughly recommend the pub

We passed this Pub in the morning and said if our timing is right, it would be a good place for Lunch, on our way home. Fortunately it worked just right and we arrived at about 1.45pm, they were very welcoming as we walked through...

Went to the Hare & Hounds yesterday for Sunday lunch and as always was superb! Been going to this pub for years and it’s probably at the best it’s ever been! So please people take no notice of ClaireBG94 !

I can only presume ClaireBG94 for some unknown reason has some kind of grudge against this perfect village pub. My family and I have lived in the village for the past 3 years and the food is absolutely fantastic, also in all my visits which...

I am honestly baffled by the amount of 5* reviews. I have eaten in this pub 3 times now and each time it’s been awful. 1) Fish and chips soggy and greasy. 2) I ordered a steak which came out over cooked. I told the waitress she took it back to the kitchen and then came back out and very sarcastically said “chef says how do you want it, Blue?” I ended up just getting my money back and sat their hungry while my friends ate. 3) I had Mac and cheese which was watery and the pasta was again over cooked. The menu never seems to change with the seasons...who wants to eat chilli in the middle of summer? It’s so frustrating cause it’s local to me but I refuse to have another awful meal. Fine as a drinking pub.

We went on a Saturday lunchtime and were the first customers in. To be honest it was a bit quiet, which was a bit of a surprise given the subsequent high quality of the food. The barmaid was very welcoming. I had ham egg and...

The service is always exceptional, the food fantastic and the atmosphere is always friendly and welcoming. They hold regular events, for example quiz nights and live music, which are always worth visiting.

By far the best roast in the area, can’t fault anything. Loverly cosy pub, beats any carvery and really friendly staff.

Saturday lunch. Very generous portions sizes (and we are not small eaters...) Lovely home-made steak and horseradish pie with fresh veg, and a beautifully cooked steak with all (mushrooms, tomatoes, peas, salad, onion rings) the trimmings. Great, friendly service. Thoroughly recommend.

Fabulous Sunday lunch with friends. Friendly staff and lovely food. Wonderful nut roast and pork roast served with gorgeous gravies plus generous portions of veg. Definitely recommend. We will be back!

First visit today, fantastic little village pub, staff we're all lovely and the roast dinner was simply amazing, lovely portions and all cooked to perfection, we Will certainly be back soon. A must try!

Well what can I say! The portion sizes are extremely generous, the food was superb, a very good selection 4 different meats, chicken,beef, lamb and pork. The largest Yorkshire puddings I have ever seen. Superb selection of vegetables. Just delicious thank you. Car park is...

Myself and my family had a fantastic meal at the Hare and Hounds. Brilliant home cooked food, friendly staff and very child and dog friendly. We will be back!

We have often passed this pub and finally decided to venture in after a visit to the local Gardens. We were not disappointed. The sign outside said "friendly welcome and great food" and this just about sums it up.

We went for a meal for my mother in-laws birthday, there were 6 adults and 3 children. The food was plentiful and delicious we all really enjoyed the food we had chosen, the service from the staff was prompt, friendly and courteous. Would thoroughly recommend

We were passing and spotted a nice terrace with umbrellas. As it was very hot we stopped for a drink. We had a bowl of the best roast potatoes we have ever tasted to share. Great value, lovely staff and friendly locals. Will return for...

We heard from our friends about the hare and hounds so we thought we would try it!! We had a lovely roast we both had roast beef and really enjoyed it! The young waitress was very friendly and nothing was to much for her! Highly recommended and look forward to coming back

Had a great meal with the family, was bowled over by how attentive the staff were. The food is so lovely, it’s so nice to find a proper traditional pub that caters for all!! Will definitely recommend and be back!

I came into The Hare and Hounds in Cowfold as I was passing on my way back from Brighton, we stopped for a few beers and a bite to eat and were pleasantly by the level of service and friendly nature of staff. I ordered...

Stopped for Sunday lunch with friends and the food was ok but meal was spoilt by noisy young children running around while their parents got drunk. Staff didn't seem to care. Won't be back.

Great service, very good menu and food, really enjoyed the home made pie and the veg roast will be back!! Thank you for making our day!

Excellent pub menu and food Ambience good and service first class Welcomed by all 5 (usually picky) old Gits

Haha ent Haven’t been for a while as disappointed last time, we were not this time as the food was excellent , will definitely I go iagain the:menu had a lot of Choices,

Over last few months we have been going loads, the chef is amazing all our friends have been raving about the food since Vicki took over the kitchen along with Pete Atmosphere amazing, faultless

This is just a crazy pub, it seems to have a different owner every 6 months. Tried it again with a bit of trepidation but this latest owner has managed to produce one of the nicest roast diners ever. Roast turkey with all the trimmings you’d expect. Very high standard. Lovely cauliflower cheese, an extra little jug of gravy was a nice touch too.