The Holmbush Inn in Horsham

We held my mums wake here on Friday for about 35 people. Ali set up half the venue for us so we could all be together and from the moment any of the funeral party arrived they were welcomed and offered drinks and teas and coffees. We had a hot and cold buffet which everyone commented was lovely. Thankyou Ali, Mark and all your staff for making this saddest of occasions very special for us.

What a delight, stopped for a late lunch while travelling and hit on this gem. Perfect lunch from a wide section, served in a comfortable, friendly and relaxed environment. Definitely worth a second visit!

The Pork Belly with noodles and stir fry veg was spot on. Delicious. The Pub was very smart and friendly. Travelling through area so pleased to find such a lovely restaurant

Warning if you have st austell brewery vouchers don't us this pub it is not part of st austell brewery they will not accept vouchers

Came here for a family Sunday lunch, large party of 17 (pre booked). Food was amazing, all came out together and large freshly home cooked meals. Would recommend the Sunday roast. Staff were friendly and pub had a lovely warm atmosphere. Will definitely come back

Very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Cant go wrong for a good and wholesome meal here. The food is lovely, very tasty. Also very good value for money.

Popped in on way to airport as we dont like the chain restaurants so much. Food very good, fresh and tasty. Reasonably priced for the quality. Staff attentive and friendly. Eas a great start to holiday.

The nicest pub food I’ve ever had and that’s not even an exaggeration! The food is evident to be home cooked, so fresh and tasty! The loveliest local pub I and my fiancé have ever been too, such a friendly atmosphere. If you’re in the area, you MUST try it and I promise you will not be disappointed!! We can’t wait to return!!! Highly recommend the fish pie

This is the nearest to a local I can get. Food is good and honest, great portions and very reasonably priced. Pub is cosy and inviting and the LandLady is brilliant - friendly and attentive . BUT… the Landlord is one of the most surly and tight lipped I have ever come across (and I am no stranger to visiting pubs over the years and up and down the country ) I’d like to think he’d maybe had a bad day but I was reminded on my most recent visit that he is always like that (at least to people who are not regulars) so I will not be going back - a pity as a good pub in all other regards .

A proper pub, full of folk on a Saturday lunchtime having a drink at the bar or grabbing some food. We popped in for lunch whilst our kids played Airsoft nearby for a birthday, and quite frankly I could’ve stayed there all day… just the most perfect and relaxing ambience, friendly staff and tasty grub. The halloumi fries and nachos were lush. We will be back, even if we have to shoehorn our kids into more Airsoft!

We booked a three-course Christmas lunch with friends, but on the day I wasn’t well enough to go. I quite expected to pay for the meal in view of the last-minute cancellation, but the Holmbush kindly provided my husband with my choices of all three courses, beautifully packaged to heat and enjoy at home. Wonderful service, quite unexpected.

Stopped for a late weekend lunch. Received a warm welcome and promptly shown a table and given menus plus a large specials board. I was very impressed that all food was home cooked and very tasty. Not often you can say pub grub is tasty these days but my meal truly was excellent. Would therefore visit again.

Though the food was good, you need to check the bill especially the drink section as we have been over charged once again having had this problen before there. Taken the edge off a lovely evening out.

Booked with the intention of having a Sunday roast but the specials board caught our eye. The chilli with rice was delicious and the ham egg and chips cooked perfectly, great portion of fresh ham. Plum crumble also very tasty. It was lovely to see a traditional pub full of people enjoying the food. Although we didn’t have the roast dinner, what we saw looked really good. Thank-you for a wonderful lunch.

On the way back from shopping in Crawley I was convinced by the wife to stop at the Holmbush Inn for Sunday lunch … I can’t rave enough about the wonderful Lamb Roast, accompanied with Perfected Roast potatoes, Roast parsnip, Cheesy cauliflower, broccoli, Yorkshire pudding, carrots and peas. All I can say is this must go on your bucket list of Sunday lunch venues in West Sussex. Great atmosphere, superb service and above all … delectable food. Full Five star review in my humble opinion.

Yesterday we held our late fathers wake at The Holmbush Inn, Faygate. I cannot thank and praise Ali & Mark and their staff for looking after us so well. We were a large group, approximately 90 people and they went above and beyond to make sure we could celebrate Dads life with our friends and family with no worries at all. The buffet lunch was superb and guests all commented on how tasty and beautifully presented all the food was. The service was second to none both from the Bar and the Kitchen. They had even organised the Village Hall Car park to be open to ensure all guests cars could be parked safely. Ali & Mark we cannot thank you enough, you made a very tough day easier for us all.

Friendly staff, and the food is great. The Inn itself feels warm and welcoming. Lovely little place to go and visit

The main reason for our review is the lack of enthusiasm of the waiters and the toast itself which was ok, tasted ok, but was quite average. The person behind the bar just pointed to our booked table with no lt much greeting. The food looked average on the plat, tasted ok but didn’t impress. There are two parts of the restaurants, one is around the bar at window level and is nicer than a smaller area which has no windows, and is lower so very dark.

A friendly pub with good food and drink. We were there just before Christmas and enjoyed the roast turkey. No complaints, and thank you for helping us with a taxi!

My stepfather and I were after a light lunch on a Wednesday in mid DEC not far from Littlehaven (Horsham) and having reviewed the menu on their website, we opted for The Holmbush Inn. We were not disappointed. It's a lovely country pub in the village of Faygate. We were given a warm welcome by the lady at the bar who became our waitress and provided friendly and efficient service. We ordered a pint and a half of the local Harveys Sussex Bitter - excellent. We opted for the soup (tomato with roasted pepper) served with a bread roll plus a jacket potato with tuna mayonnaise, salad garnish and a side of coleslaw. The food arrived within 20 minutes and was excellent - good portion sizes and at reasonable prices. Special mention to the salad garnish which consisted of little gem lettuce with baby tomatoes and diced cucumber, onion and yellow pepper in a tasty vinaigrette dressing - so much better in my opinion than the leafs/rocket type garnishes that are so prevalent in many venues. The pub was pretty busy with most customers also eating. There is a good size car park. The lunch menu had a good selection of main dishes - we will hopefully try those on a future visit.

The delicious home cooked takeaway roast dinners from the Holmbush Inn are outstanding, we have had several during lockdown and they never fail to disappoint.I was treated to one on Sunday for Mother's Day, absolutely scrummy, with a very thoughtful gift for me too.Thank you Ali and Mark as always, really looking forward to sitting in with you when we are allowed.

First time at this pub. Firstly, very clean and proper social distancing in place.The land lady Ali is extremely accommodating as I am coeliac so have certain dietary requirements. She was super friendly and bubbly and nothing was too much hassle for her.Had a lovely steak that was melt in the mouth!! Everything came out hot and delicious! Really fair pricing for top quality food!I will definitely be returning!

Delicious lunch and comfortable surroundings. Relaxed and welcoming - will definitely call in again.

The pub offers an extensive home cooked menu, great traditional pub atmosphere. Lots of interesting nooks to sit inside and a large beer garden where we ate in the sun.The landlord also offers an extensive take away menu which has been very popular with locals that cannot get out during the lockdown retictions.

Proper hot, fresh, pub food. Very clean, nicely decorated, nice garden. You can tell the Landlord, Landlady love and care for this pub.

I would have loved to visit and try as supporting local is so important to me yet today as keyworker delivery of fruit and veg in Faygate unfortunately we had an issue with one of our boxes falling over and we needed help from a friend so we pulled into the carpark to rescue our veg and a very nasty man came out aggressive towards my husband telling us someone was trying to park yet the man he was referring to was our friend who came to help.Shame that this pub has such disgusting staff I will tell everyone never to visit this establishment unless you want a mouthful of abuse.

So we are still in COVID times and this is the 3rd restaurant/pub we have been to since re opening. Again they are taking everything seriously. Easy to social distance one way system and the menu although reduced offered the most and best selection so far. The food was fantastic and the landlords and team so friendly. Thank you for a great evening. Totally recommend

Wow, i had roast beef with all the trimmings and was delicious and dessert i had chocolate brownie with ice cream. Thank you Ali, Mark and the rest of the team.

We collected our delicious takeaway 3 Roast dinners and desserts today, what an outstanding meal! Plenty of additional gravy and lots of meat and vegetables, thank you so much Ali and Mark

We ordered a takeaway Sunday roast, as due to the corona virus restrictions, we were unable to procure all the necessary ingredients. Ali and Mark provided a brilliant roast beef and Yorkshire pud with all the trimmings. Payment and collections all very simple and within covid19 regulations. Our only regret is that we forgot to order a dessert. Many thanks to Ali, Mark and the team. We will be back, probably next Sunday

My family and I ate the most delicious home cooked roast dinners today at the Holmbush Inn, I cannot recommend them highly enough.The staff are so welcoming, the food was outstanding, lots of meat, plenty of vegetables and delicious gravy, plenty more if required. All the homecooked desserts are a must.

Lovely cozy pub, food is excellent. Very accommodating. The landlord Mark is an excellent, friendly host. This place is a real gem!

We arrived tired and late, so they tried to arrange a JustEat takeaway, but in the end provided some wonderful sandwiches. Breakfast was good. Bedroom fine.

Friendly and banterous atmosphere, full of different characters. Lovely dishes, Great selection of alcohol And all reasonably priced Definitely recommend

went to the Holmbush pub in faygate,had a great time food brilliant, service great .staff discreetly attentive

This is my local and I and my family used to go in quite a lot, it’s a decent enough pub and the food is ok, albeit a bit overpriced for what it is. But the negative which stops me and others I know round the area going in more, is the group of blokes that sit at the end of the bar everyday from about 6pm, frequently being very loud, swearing etc. Clearly they think it’s their pub. They really spoil it for me, shame really. But they must spend a fortune so I can see why the owners allow it to continue.

Well kept ales, ciders and lagers. Fab food. wicked banter, and great live bands. This is a PROPER pub. Big Dave wouldn't drink anywhere else.

Came in with my partner and sister in law. Was given dirty looks on arrival like we were ruining something. No one said hello or welcomed us in. We ordered 2 lager pints and a pint of cider and black. Cider smelt like egg so took it back to the bar. Offered to change the line and gave one back for free. Tasted even worse. Please don’t ask for cider

This was the second time had been to this Pub for lunch with the family and both times I have come away very disappointed.

Wonderful step back in time local with Harvey's Sussex And home made food Right next to faygate station with bizarre timetable meant last train back to Gatwick is 18.32....so taxi which very helpful landlord booked Well worth visit if you've got own transport

Found this inn by accident . Great place friendly staff great food Well worth going out of your way to eat . Not open Mondays . Cheep meals for elderly visitors

Quite a contrast between the welcomes from different members if staff, from absolutely OTT like long lost friends to a feeling that being there was a disturbance

Went today for lunch. Husband had steak and kidney pudding and I had the quiche. Absolutely tasty. Cooked well, wasn’t a long wait, great staff. Very friendly. Certainly recommend

We visited for an evening meal, staff very friendly and welcoming, food was good hearty home cooked food, large portions. Service prompt and again friendly and helpful whoever you were served by throughout the evening. Definitely will return for another visit

Visited this very traditional British pub on Sunday for a pre-Easter lunch. We were greeted very quickly and shown our table. The pub has a very traditional layout with lots of interesting nooks and crannies. We all opted for the roasts - the choice was lamb, beef, chicken or a mix of all three. Food arrived in good time and was delicious, the meat extremely well cooked and proper homemade roast potatoes! Vegetables were served separately in sharing bowls, and were a really good selection. Personally I often feel you are not given enough veg in so many places these days but that isn't a concern here. The portions are generous! We all opted for deserts and well done to this pub for offering the option of a small desert with coffee. So often you fancy something sweet but not able to eat a complete desert so this is such a good option to have. All the deserts were well received - my lemon posset was nothing short of delicious! All in all a reasonably priced choice with excellent food and very good service! Will definitely return

A group of friends out for lunch had a lovely meal , excellent choices on menu. Food was good and well presented, the service was excellent. Found the staff a little distant . All in all a very pleasant lunch thank you and we will be returning sometime soon.

We booked a table for 2 late the previous night when we were told that it was very busy, being a Saturday night, but that they would fit us in. A table was available and we ordered from a menu of reasonable choice. The food came quickly and was of good quality although I could not do my meal justice as I was feeling unwell. However, my wife enjoyed her meal. We were on holiday but if we return to the area we would certainly consider eating here again.

went to The Holmbush Inn in Faygate again after a busy day. Browsed the menu and... I settled for the salmon and hollandaise sauce ,Whilst my friend decided on the homemade chicken pie and chips . Both meals were perfect, hot and served by very efficient but discreet staff . will visit again very soon!

We had a very pleasant meal last week for our wedding anniversary. The food was good and the service was good. It was in walking distance so was convenient. It was a little noisy at first but quietened down later.

A Saturday lunchtime and we found ourselves without our 15 year old son in tow! So the only thing to do - go out and spoil ourselves! We have been meaning to try this establishment for some time and so glad that today we managed it! What a lovely welcoming from the staff - the choice on the menus was excellent. After some deliberating we eventually choose the whitebait (from the lighter section of the menu) with the addition of chips and the scampi, chips and peas. Both meals were delicious - portion sizes were spot on. We managed deserts - the mini-pud versions with tea/coffee - a fruity crumble and treacle pudding - absolutely perfect! All in all a very enjoyable lunchtime, thank you - we'll certainly be returning and recommending to others.

Found this pub on trip advisor and it already has 4.5 stars so thought it would be a good place to try. Needed a county pub around the Horsham area, so I booked it and meet 3 girl friends there for our montly Sunday lunch. The pub is easy to get to from Brighton and is located in a lovely rural area, in the proper country! The welcome was very warm and there was log fire burning.

Took my best friend for a meal today, lovely service & fantastic home cooked food,would definitely recommend 😊

Five star service, large group of ladies for dinner. Highly recommended. Great food! The publicans were most welcoming.

I visited here recently with my family having previously come before. The service was very good and attentive to our needs. Unfortunately the food wasn’t as good, the garlic bread (a very easy starter) was burnt and took a very long time to arrive to the table. The mains were ok but the food has been better. Hopefully the next time I come the food matches the service

Quality home cooked food. Well worth a visit, Ali and Mark are a great couple and work hard keeping a fantastic country pub.

The ladies on my street annually meet up for a Christmas celebration dinner. We had excellent three course meals which were great value for money £25/head. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We have a large area slightly sunken and set apart from the bar area which seated the 14 of us very comfortably.

Brilliant night again at the Holmbush great food great atmosphere good company very friendly staff thanks Alli and Mark see you soon

Lovely traditional pub with cosy interior . Received a warm welcome from the landlord and all the staff were attentive without being intrusive . It serves home cooked pub food with specials on the board . The tempura prawns were delicious with a chilli dipping sauce and husband had the mozzarella sticks with spicy tomato dip . Birth came with nice salad that was dressed perfectly . For mains we chose chilli with rice and nachos and Cumberland sausage and mash . Disappointed the sausage wasn't the traditional Cumberland ring you would expect but the onion gravy and accompanying veg were nice . Chilli had just the right amount of heat . Overall a pleasant evening although didn't like the non itemised bill just lumped starters, mains , drinks together . I want to go back to try the pizzas at lunchtime and the warm welcome is def a major attraction to return .

Great food all home cooked - something you don't see very often with great prices too! Soooo worth a visit, Ali and Mark are a great couple and working hard to keep a fantastic country pub going at its best! Can't wait for my next visit.... Personal service they provide is second to none! Give her some warning and she's happy to meet dietary needs too.

Lovely pub , friendly landlord. Our party of four all had perfect fish and chips . Dessert menu was difficult to choose from , so many lovely options ! My friend and I shared a Terry Chocolate Orange cheese cake ....oh my I wish I hadn't shared!!! Lovely evening , we will be back soon .

Arrived about 4:40 on Saturday. Ordered 2 pints of Doombar, reviewed the menu and ordered our choices of food.

visited here for an evening meal to avoid need to cook. Welcome and service were good, our starters and main meals were ok but nothing to write home about, seems that most items were out of a packet. Would not knock it for what is was but don't expect anything special.

The last time I ate in this pub was in 2002 . Having heard good things since new owners had taken over very recently I thought I would give it a try .

The beer and rhubarb cider were good Food was very disappointing Sounded good but did not deliver Not as good as the the last owners

Real home made food,freshly cooked, but well worth the short wait. Attentive staff. and wide ranging menu.And a good selection of ales .

Called in on the off chance had the roast beef, not the best, served swimming in gravy and then we were offered more! Small portions of veg, disappointing.

I had my Daughters christening held here on the 19th of May.

Nice friendly staff, made you feel instantly welcome when we sat in the lovely garden. Best pint of Doombar locally, even better with the Chilli and chips with cheese!! We will be back.

Pleasant lunchtime visit for lunch and a pint. Good, well kept draught beers and decent, varied, food selection big on 'Mum's specialities! Had a good steak and kidney pudding (increasingly hard to find) and comforting to know that old fashioned pub comfort food is alive and well. Veggies rather uninspiring though. Not one to drive out of your way too much for, but works OK

popped in here for a pint and decided to eat here .Was not disappointed food was excellent . i had fish and chips. my associate went for the homemade cottage pie, service was really good, friendly and helpful in a old school traditional pub setting

4 of us went here for lunch. I had proper fish and chips - the sort you would get from a fish and chip shop - although this was better! Really chunky fish and great chips. New owners. They are doing a great job.

Yet again a marvellous lunch time meal , good wholesome home cooked food with plenty of choice ,if it’s not quite to your taste you can add of takeaway veggies etc , not the cheapest but you get what you pay for .

Very pleasant evening for dinner. the staff are friendly and the ambience is quiet and relaxed. The menu is very expansive and varied with a separate section just for seafood. the puddings are good too.

Great home cooked food, roast dinners never tiered as good as your mums,friendly service,good atmosphere.

This was our first visit here today, so pleased we decided to try it out. Food was really good, especially the crumble and custard!! Staff really friendly. Will definitely be going there again.

Great selection of beers and ales good food selection. Food nice choice and very tasty.We were there mid day and it was not that busy but the pub is a comfy local and I would expect it is busy in the evenings.

A great pub with a friendly atmosphere. The food is excellent although not the cheapest. We drop in fairly regularly and live music nights are always good.

Four of us went for dinner and we had a 15 week old baby with us. The pub was so accommodating for our friends buggy and sat us at a lovely table. The food was to die for all homemade and really yummy. Good portions and massive range to choose from. Will be going back very soon! Thank you!

A group of 4 of us visited the Holmbush for Sunday Lunch. The pub is very homely and has bags of character, the staff are all very welcoming and create a warm friendly vibe.

Sunday lunch , we very nice Sunday lunch , dog friendly , brought over bowl of fresh water for my dog and biscuits. Nice back garden , food was nice friendly staff

Momento de la visita de improviso y nos las arreglamos para conseguir una mesa para dos. El servicio era fantástico. Amable y acogedor como siempre lo es. La calidad de la comida excelente, el tamaño de la porción más que suficiente para cada campo y dejamos suficiente espacio para el postre. El precio era muy competitivo. Sin duda lo recomiendo a todos, ya que para todo el mundo. Sin embargo, sugeriría que la reserva con antelación.

Nos detuvimos para comer tarde luz. El dueño contento. . . . Bien, la comida caliente y sabrosa. pub tranquilo probablemente nunca ir allí de nuevo, pero sólo porque no estaría en esa zona.

The Holmbush is a very friendly traditional English pub,with a great welcome, the food is exceptional, and home cooked.100% recommend it.

We went for Sunday lunch to celebrate my daughters 25th anniversary The lunch was great home cooked my the mangers mother we have been there a few times and would go again not only for lunch but for evening meal

went for a sunday lunch 4 weeks ago and haven't stopped going back every week since. Lovely food, attentive staff and mine host and hostess made us very welcome.

visited on a whim on a Friday evening Menu was varied and well priced I had gammon steak and my partner Guinness and ale pie the portions were a good size and I will definitely be going back to try the Sunday roast!

Nice place, friendly staff, but food was a let down, as was burnt. Way overpriced for the portion size. Didn't eat at the same time due to having to reorder a meal

Our daughter and fiancé had their engagement party here on Saturday, The holmbush inn was perfect as we had exclusive use for night, We would like to say thank you to Anna and Martin for all their help in organising the night as everyone had a brilliant timeWe only have one negative thro which I was going to leave off until I realised how much they had actually paid for the food, the buffet opened at 8.30 and when my husband went to get some food an hour later at 9.30 the doors were locked and he was advised that it had all gone, I knew for a fact that quite a few other had not eaten aswell and about 6 people did not go so surely there should have been enough food, when my daughter queried it she was advised people had over filled their plates so a lot of food was wasted , surely that is quite normal at all gatherings but have never been any where that all gone and cleared away within an hour Apart from this everyone did have a brilliant timeSo thank you

Would like to say a huge thank you to Anna and Martin for their excellent service, hospitality and food for our daughters engagement party last night, we had exclusive use for the whole evening and everyone had an amazing time,Thank you both so much. We will definitely recommend to others

Family friendly pub. Owners are very approachable and welcoming. Food was very tasty and home cooked. Nice countryside setting with a very large outdoor area for the summer months.

A fantastic pub run by an outstanding couple who make you feel very welcome, food is top marks and with a great choice of beers, wines and other beverages makes for a great venue...highly recommend!!

We visit the Holmbush regularly. The food is fantastic and the landlords are very welcoming and friendly. Good choice of drinks and a great wine list. Definitely one of W Sussex's best pubs!

Had dinner recently with a group of friends in this friendly country pub. Warmly greeted by the landlord and made to feel at home.Food is good pub grub I had the firecracker chicken as a starter which was OK chicken good found the firecracker sauce could have been hotter for my taste. Mains of tempura of sole was delicious and filling thoroughly enjoyable and pleased to say that the tartare sauce was served properly in a dish with a spoon not one of those small little sachets! Full marks!A good meal good enjoyed by all and with the friendly service would recommend.

got stranded due to train strikes so went in and what a little gem of a place olde worlde unfortunatley i wasnt eating there but many were and meals looked delicious as they were being served and i heatd many compliments i shall return on next visit to area friendly and welcoming

Nice setting with beams, wooden floors and open fires. Good selection of beers, spirits and wines, complimented by plentiful home cooked food.The garden and patio area is good for outdoor eating, and the car park is directly adjacent to the pub making it very accessible.

Traditional pub with a warm welcoming atmosphere, and nice and cosy on a chilly night. A separate dining area but we chose to eat in the bar as that's where the fire was. The food is good, tasty pub grub, nothing spectacular but no complaints about the quality. My only criticism of the pub is the unimaginative choice of beer. Overall a reliable option which we will return to.

We wanted somewhere that we could chat and where they had a good glass of wine. I've never been here before but will definitely return. I had a Hardy's Shiraz and our friend had the Rioja. Both were nice glasses of wine. The barman (landlord?) was very knowledgeable and helpful and also knew how to make a lovely Bloody Mary. We'll be back to try the food soon. The pub us set off the main road and is decorated in a typical style of a good old fashioned country pub. Hope you enjoy it this place too.

Came for a Sunday lunch and it was amazing. The service was 1st class and the food was great. The homely atmosphere added charm to an already charming pub. The owners and bar staff couldn't do more for us either and added a really personal touch that has been lost in most of the chains nowadays. Quintessentially English. Definitely recommend.

We stopped off at this quaint country pub for a quiet pint,. However this experience was totally spoiled by a group of locals who were in conversation with the staff. They were not only very loud but their language was disgusting in mixed company. We could even hear them from outside from where we moved to. We will not be going back.

Attentive friendly service. A good selection of menu & beer choices are available. The food was delicious & well presented. I recommend this pub.