THE PIG in Arun

We returned to the pig in the South Downs following holding our reception there last year. The service and little touches made our stay exceptional. Thank you for an amazing night, great food, drinks and service. The room upgrade was unexpected but a lovely treat for us both.

Based on the experience of the three of us who had dinner at the Pig last Saturday evening, it is overpriced, not good value and the service was slow (we waited 45 minutes to order drinks). I mentioned that the last time we were here one of us ordered a Mojito cocktail which was a very poor example of a fine cocktail. The lady said she was very sorry to hear that, went away and returned with a new complimentary cocktail, but it wasn't as we were charged £14 for it. The vegetable greens were inedible and were replaced, what happened to carrots & beans for example. Never mind the very poor lighting, we had to use a mobile phone light to read the menu and we could not read the bill properly but paid on the spot. All in all a very poor experience to which we we will not return!

What has happened to the Pig; I went for lunch this week, probably my 7th visit. I have noticed how the food has gradually declined over my last few visits, so disappointing, in fact I would go as far as to say that it is now very average and very expensive for what they now serve. The so called three times cooked chips were flabby and pretty tasteless and greasy, unlike previous visits, the fish was overcooked, the Tobacco onions, a favourite of mine, were so salty this time that we could not eat them. The service is, as always, charming but overwhelming when the restaurant is not too busy however when it is busy the staff seem to walk around without checking their tables so that it is almost impossible to catch their eye, and surely they could be trained not to interrupt when couples are in mid-conversation. It is really difficult to leave this review as I love the setting of the Pig and I have always had a warm welcome but this week I took a friend who had not previously been there who said that the food at the Crabshack in Worthing is twice as good and half the price and I have to say that sadly I agree.

Fantastic for celebrating an Anniversary. Lovely views atmosphere. A little pricey but very nice food. A shame about the service. We were asked if we wanted bread but they didnt return with any, we had to wave a different waiter over. My husband was given a dirty steak knife and he asked for mayo, which he never got. We were given fee deserts but felt at the top end off the market they should not be getting anything wrong.

Lovely surrounds and setting, with friendly staff. However the food is dissapointing, considering the price. We had the peppers and oregano yoghurt, which had no real care, just half a pepper roughly chopped up and thrown onto a plate. Some bland fish poppers, and lomo which promised pickles, but what you actually get is some raw veg which simingly had just been dipped, no real flavour. At £4.95 each dish we weren't expecting big portions, just a bit more care and love into the food. Mains were a similar story, just a little bland and overpriced for what you actually get. And again things just seemingly thrown together on a plate. The best part of the meal was certainly the fresh bread which was brought to the table, with the homemade herb oil and smokey salt was delicious. And nearly £100 for two people, we expected a bit more. The menu reads well but ultimately, very average.

My daughter took me here to celebrate my 70th birthday. Daughter had potato and leek soup. I had braised madehurst lamb shoulder I have to say it was the best lamb I have tasted in my 70years. I followed it with The lofts marmalade iced terrine. Yummy

Spent the most wonderful couple of hours lunching with friends at this beautiful spot in the South Downs. The food was excellent washed down nicely with their excellent English sparkling wine. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and it was such a pleasure to chat with Mairead and Sam. Thank you all so much. We’ll be back soon.

A lovely lunchtime treat ! My son gave me a voucher for Mother's Day for myself and my daughter and we went with her two children after a visit to Arundel castle . The ambiance is so relaxing , the views are stunning and the food is excellent . The dishes are not your usual "run of the mill' which was refreshing and far more interesting . Our steaks were great value for money as were the deserts. The menu clearly caters for appropriate choices for the children too which was much appreciated ! The service was brilliant , nothing too much trouble , will definitely visit again!

Anniversary lunch did not disappoint - the service was wonderful from start to finish. We had a note to say it was our anniversary and the staff kept mentioning it and giving us well wishes - really lovely touch. The Grounds are beautiful and the kitchen garden is lovely to wander around. The food was absolutely divine a fairly simplistic menu but cooked to absolute perfection and the portions are pretty big too!

I brought my mum here for lunch, and what a great experience it was from the very first moment. Mum is immobile, and was so well looked after by the very attentive staff. The food was so good, most likely grown on-site as we are vegetarians. The ambience was perfect, and the dining area was buzzing as it was full. Even the view was lovely from the dining area looking out onto the South Downs. We couldn't fault it, and I will be back in July with my husband!

I came here for a late birthday lunch celebration for my friend today and had a lovely afternoon. There was a good amount of people in the restaurant but it is by far the best service my friend and I have seen - especially from the really kind lady in her late 50s that offered us bread before our mains arrived. Everyone we spoke to was genuinely happy to be there. Beautiful location & I couldn’t fault the food in any way (I had the pak choi risotto, and my friend really enjoyed her gnocchi). Whilst slightly on the more expensive side, you really get the value from the money you paid. Would highly recommend and will be back for dinner soon !

We came here for lunch for a special occasion. The food was excellent, the wine is expensive, service was good in the restaurant, but value for money at £90 per head, very questionable. The decor is dated but that is part of the charm of an old building.

There is no doubting that the formula operated by the Pig hotels works. There always busy and the food is generally good. However there is definitely a case of style over substance. The shabby chic decor is in some cases far more shabby than chic (both the first two chairs I sat on in the bar were broken and third was just uncomfortable). The service is very inconsistent, great in restaurant, woeful in the bar and reception. The bed rooms are equally variable, the stables wing being cold in winter, with the noisiest plumbing I’ve ever encountered. An overnight stay with dinner cost us £600 and for that money we expected better

Having just been to The Pig on Sunday and having read some of the previous reviews, I felt I had to add my own. My husband and I enjoyed everything about our visit from the very friendly staff to the super food and ended our day with a lovely walk around the walled vegetable garden. Super!

My friend and I had the set lunch for her birthday. The starter was so small, it was more like a crudités! The bubble and squeak and venison main was ok but more like mash potato than bubble and squeak and the faggots just placed on top. No garnish or vegetables. All veg and salad etc are extra cost! Cheapest glass of wine £12! We didn’t have dessert or stay for coffee as felt a little ripped off.

Managed to get a last minute dinner reservation for a birthday - have visited several different Pig hotels and this building is one of the most impressive and typically well designed with a great atmosphere. However, the service is really the driver for giving this place only 3 stars. The menu is great and we love seeing the 25 mile local ethos, but staff didn’t have a particularly high-level of knowledge about different options which made the start of the meal quite disjointed, plus the pace of service wasn’t well managed with drinks taking much longer than the food. On several occasions we had to flag down staff to ask for water, glasses, plates / knives for our cheese sharing board, and had to remind them of wine which had been ordered but forgotten. On top of this, even for a special occasion, the prices and mark up on wine in particular are eye watering. Such a shame because the concept and atmosphere is let down by lack of attention to detail in service. Would love to visit again, but won’t be rushing back

Lovely food and great ambiance but the 12.5% service charge is steep. Yes we didn’t have to pay but we were with friends . £1donation ( you donate on the bill) for every table to the South Downs national park. I can understand why but there are other local charities.

We had a lovely two night stay in February. The hotel was in a very quiet area, the suggested walks are great and easy to navigate. Breakfast was delicious; a good selection of food on the buffet. We stayed in the Old Stable which wasn't too far from the main house, and we could park right outside. The room itself was spacious for two people.

As fairly regular local visitors we love the building and ambiance, plus very helpful and caring staff. However the soup starter was little short of cold and lacked substance. To give credit to the staff it was taken off the bill without quibble and deserts were also on the house in recognition which was appreciated. However, we would sooner have had everything spot on. It was an enjoyable evening with good food……but unfortunately not £95 per head good.

Beautiful restaurant in an outstanding setting. Staff were absolutely brilliant and very attentive but the food just wasn’t that good. It was over-priced and tried just a bit too hard to be cool and trendy. On balance, I probably wouldn’t go again as there are plenty of amazing places in the area

Went as a family for a birthday meal we could not fault the service from entering The pig all the staff were very friendly and attentive from check in to dinner service. All food was delicious and freshly cooked great variety of choices can't wait to come back and try another seasonal menu , it may have been a high price tag meal but it's all in the quality and service you get

Made a big effort to travel down from Guildford to visit The Pig on 15th and check out the surrounding area . The Pig is off the beaten track and a mile down a single track road (beware the many Range Rovers who consider themselves as having the natural right of way!) - nicely situated with views and good car parking. We found a spot in a very busy car park early afternoon and wandered into the reception area to hopefully find a spot to have a cup of tea and cake - but unfortunately we were told that we could not bring our two small well behaved dogs into the establishment but could sit outside on the terrace - which we declined as it was -3 degrees. Very disappointed that we couldn’t be accommodated and surprised that dogs not welcome given it’s in the middle of the countryside a board suggesting walks around the area. Maybe it was naive not to have checked beforehand - anyway we decided to leave not wanting to leave dogs in an unattended car (as suggested) and managed to find a welcoming pub a couple of miles away to grab our tea/cake. (again having to give way to another Range Rover!)

We visited on 16th January. We were welcomed very warmly by the receptionist and were seated immediately in the bar for a drink before proceeding to the restaurant for our meal. The food was absolutely delicious and the wine which was made 100m from our table was perfect along side. Sam our waiter was amazing from the get go and clearly knows how to make each customers experience one to remember! We had a tour of the ‘walled garden’ which was gorgeous. Definitely will be back and will recommend to anyone travelling near by.

We had a wonderful celebration lunch. The staff were really welcoming and friendly as well as providing excellent service. We arrived late but were not hurried at all. Food was delicious and the midweek menu good value. We look forward to returning in future. Thank you!

Our children had given us vouchers for our 40th wedding anniversary so we were very excited to be able to book a table for all our family on the Friday between Christmas and New year. The place is lovely and the staff were nice although...

We enjoyed a delicious meal on Christmas Eve, to be honest it would be hard to fault anything on our evening here! We are big fans of the pig hotels and after moving to the area recently it was a no brainer to come for...

What a disappointment. This really is a case of Emperors new clothes! It seems to be all about show with no real substance. My chowder was nice and served really warm so no complaints there but had to ask for a soup spoon to eat...

We had a wonderful Birthday lunch at this PIG yesterday and the complete experience was faultless. The quality and presentation of all the food was outstanding, full marks to their chef. The staff here made us feel special, of special mention is Jack Evans, who...

Beautiful Country House setting . Impeccably stylish Bar , with log burner . Great service at your seats . Restaurant is in the large conservatory which has amazing views of the South Downs . Menus are changed regularly and all food is locally produced ....

A superb dining experience in a magnificent Georgian house set in exquisite grounds . Had drinks in the bar in front of the wood burner . Lunch is in a huge conservatory overlooking the downs . All the food is locally sourced so the menus...

Upon arrival we had drinks in the bar, excited to visit the Pig which was a kind gift from family. The drinks menu wasn’t exactly exciting but I had a very nice G&T, the speciality IPA was delivered in a can! No nibbles offered. We...

A smooth, informative and professional service from start to finish. Upon booking online, everything was made easy - the team were a call away and could assist with all my requests. We were greeted by the ever so friendly team on arrival, bags taken and...

Very disappointing and really overpriced food. The Brill was very small, overcooked and dry, served with a spoonful of carrot puree. No greens so we had a side order of "garden greens" which turned out to be rather tough inedible Kale, no choice of greens,...

What an outstanding place to dine. We were given vouchers for a milestone birthday and went with our family for an evening meal. The food, drink, ambience and attention to detail was off the scale. The staff were engaging and nothing was too much trouble....

We stayed at the Pig for our anniversary. The staff could not have been more friendly and welcoming. Every single member of staff was a delight, but in particular Jack Evans, the sommelier stood out as exceptionally friendly. We had a joint love of wine...

We stayed here for 2 nights. We had 2 breakfasts and one evening meal. It was excellent. The food was lovely. The room was very comfortable. The staff were very good. Highly recommend staying here.

Pitt stop, or is that Pig Stop. The Pig Hotel We like to check one out if we are in the area. After a very tricky single-track road, you eventually arrive to a very beautiful setting. It was a lovely sunny day, and we were...

We went for Wednesday lunch, had to gain attention of waiting staff for them to take drinks and food order then again later when they had forgotten my side order. Tomato tart disappointing, lamb shoulder tender but very salty. We politely shared that we were...

Have loved The Pig group for years, booked for a special occasion Sunday lunch but sadly the service and feel of this particular Pig has declined. Service was slow & non personal. No warmth in the team. Special occasion was highlighted at booking but not...

The setting was fantastic and maybe that's what you are paying. I found the menu overpriced. I had the chicken paid £26 and found the portion size tiny on the other hand my wife had the pork and paid £25 and got a decent sized...

Finally got around to visiting on of “The Pigs” and very much enjoyed our lunch. Lovely setting in which it is nestled and we were greeted by several very smiley and friendly members of staff. Was given a very pleasant seat by the window so...

Nice location, pleasant conservatory which sadly does not hold the noise level down. Poor pre dining space when busy, food very average for the prices charged. I rather likened it to The Ivy in Chichester which also suffers from very average food, dreadful service and...

We could not fault the wonderful food, the friendly and quietly efficient staff, nor indeed the spectacular country setting of this restaurant. Everything was perfect. So much work goes into running a successful food business, our time at the Pig was nothing less than wonderful...

I booked ahead for 3 and had a delightful corner table by the garden. The restaurant is line a large airy conservatory with a rustic market garden feel. It has a lively atmosphere and lots of beautiful natural light and flora all around. We ordered...

Never a cheap few days ( £350 per night plus brekkers for our waggon ) but we keep going back to them !. We particularly like the garden here, especially as our wagon overlooked it. Delightful to sit outside, looking over the gardens and view....

A very relaxed and rustic style to the hotel. Large kitchen garden with many types of vegetables. The staff are extremely attentive and helpful. Good vegetarian, meat and fish selection

We were really disappointed and underwhelmed by the food. Positive first - The venue and setting is gorgeous and I love the decor. The staff were really friendly, fish popcorn,honey sausages and the bream main were great. Right the negatives - mainly food orientated. A...

Well, that was my fourth visit to this Pig; it was easily the worst, and I very much hope it’ll be my last. For a meal that for most diners will probably cost £80-150 per head, it doesn’t begin to offer good value. The lovely...

We had a delicious Anniversary lunch here today everything was perfect. The food was delicious, the staff were friendly and looked after us very well from the moment we walked through the door.It is situated in a beautiful setting of the South Downs.

Great brand doing great things (visited the new forest one too this month). However, there are areas that could be given the extra thought. It’s a fantastic looking place, the setting is amazing and the menus offer excellent dishes. … it’s the delivery and little...

We had drinks outside in the sunshine while the kids played on the lawn and had such a delicious meal, food was the very best of British! Their wine list is superb (and they also have a good selection of 0% drinks) and the somelliers...

Ridiculously over-priced wine list. Around 200 bottles featured yet hardly any decent ones under £50 with many running into £100s. Maybe acceptable for special occasions (or the very wealthy) but not very enticing for repeat visits. We live locally and would gladly spend many more...

Fantastic location, ambience and ethos. However food and wine offering is very overpriced, for a midweek lunch expect to pay £35 to £40 for a main and side.

We visited last year and even though it was a heat wave, the food was great! We returned this July for a special birthday. We waited over 15 minutes to be sat at our table even though we arrived 20 minutes early. Booking was 1330...

Booked for our Anniversary. Lovely setting. Arrived early seated in the bar for drinks. Showed to our table on time. Then noted I had a missed call on my phone, asking me if we were still planning on coming? Lovely meal. Only spoilt by us...

Excellent property set in a beautiful location. The ambiance and decor were warm and stylish. The service was excellent, staff were engaging, professional, and friendly with informative knowledge of both wine and food. Excellent fresh seasonal local ingredients. The food was with a lot of...

Exceptional in every way. All aspects deserve 5 stars. Family with 2 young (ish) kids, the menus are varied and the food is incredibly fresh. Outstanding presentation, superior service at an outstanding venue. It’s basically what the Ivy strives to be, but cannot. The Pig...

I went for lunch with my son as a special treat. The food was delicious and the service casual but attentive. I would thoroughly recommend and will look forward to visiting again soon.

Another wonderful stay at a glorious Pig! For all our celebrations, a visit to one of the Pigs is THE go-to destination for us. This one is our nearest and as always was perfect - a warm welcome, fabulous, stylish comfortable rooms, divine food, lovely...

In a serious heatwave, we approach The Pig on a gravel drive, check in to what was presumably once a large, not architecturally inspiring house. The interior has a “clubby” feel – a bar, a sitting room and so forth. Stuffed dark red leather armchairs,...

We had dinner/breakfast here as part of a longer stay at the hotel and everything was perfectly well-prepared and tasty. I didn't have the biggest appetite at the time, which is very much on me, but the team were attentive and superb as per usual....

A wonderful venue with interesting decor & excellent food. Service received from both Sam & Will was the best I have experienced in 40 years of international travel. An all round memorable experience.

This was our first experience of a ‘Pig’ hotel and we chose this one in the South Downs for a special birthday celebration. Sadly we were very disappointed although we endeavoured to make sure it did not ruin the birthday. We began so positively with...

Popped into The Pig for the first time on a sunny afternoon for tea and coffee. Lovely calm setting but customer service and service delivery was poor. A floating team of staff with no specific role may give the impression of a relaxed atmosphere but...

Disappointing service and meal! This is the third time we have been to The Pig and we were looking forward to enjoying a birthday dinner. Booked the table for 3 a good 2.5 months ahead. When being seated I requested for our our table of...

We’ve just relocated to the area and decided to try out the local restaurants. We had been told that we may need to wait months to get a booking at the Pig but we got one the same week over a bank holiday weekend. The...

I took all the family for lunch at the Pig in the Downs, the food, service and decor were all excellent and I will come again. Not the cheapest restaurant but you do get a lot for your money.

A really relaxed dining experience in lovely surroundings. We had the shared fillet steak which was wonderful and really well cooked, very tender. I was a bit surprised that we were not given steak knives but we really didn't need them. The staff were all...

This hotel is a lovely building, in lovely grounds. We had a very expensive but lovely room. However ... the dining room, based on quirky seating was downright uncomfortable (I sat on a seat that probably should have been thrown away, with my knee rammed...