The Rising Sun in Horsham

Wow! Where do I start. The aesthetic of the pub is truly beautiful. The old building really is fascinating. The service was impressive and the staff were very kind and accommodating to my needs. For my lunch I chose to have the burger and it was incredible. The coleslaw was great as well as chips on the side which were cooked to perfection. Money well spent!

This is one truly hidden gem! Been living here a year and this is round the corner don’t know why I’ve never been before, we booked it on a whim, a traditional English country pub. The food was amazing, the cost reasonable and the service was lovely. I few things to point out- this pub doesn’t have a car park, so walk there if you can as it’s on a narrow lane. There are steps and low beams so again just be prepared. I had the house burger ! And it was a feast, a large double burger with cheese and bacon! I wasn’t expecting two burgers on the bun I didn’t remember seeing that on the menu, but it was delicious, with crispy fries and coleslaw. My partner had the steak again a good size, cooked just how he wanted, and served with chunky chips and sides . There is even a pub dog that has a little tag, because his sad face just says feed me 😊 I also saw the fish and chips being eaten by someone else and that looked good to, it next on my list when I go back.

We walked here from home and sat down in the front bar, drinks ordered. I took my daughter to the toilet to come back and find that my partner had been asked to move us as our table had been 'reserved'. Seems to me that whoever it was that was 'watching' decided to make their move while we were in the toilet. Note that there were no reserved signs and we had been allowed to sit down with a purchased drink. The table we were led to (by a non caring young member of staff who was doing as he was duly told) was a stuffy out out of the way room between the kitchen, the back of the bar and the service area. This room was surrounded by no one else and contained an old jukebox/games machine/some old books and a box of what looked like empty bottles. This was while there were free tables in the front bar and the dining area. Clearly we were not wanted so we took our drinks out into the garden where there were signs (that complimented one seen in the bar) that said all children must be seated. Together with this an elderly lady came and sat at the top of the garden and watched us. I don't think this was connected but it did further encourage us to leave. So, having read over past reviews and seen how children are not accepted into this pub I would advise you go to The White Horse where the landlord doesn't have a chip (about children) on his shoulder that he wants to share with everyone else....like the rising sun. A look at your website ( btw who looks at a pub website before visiting so don't even go there because if you do it makes you look petty) states that children are not welcome in the front bar at any time. So why let us sit down then only to move us. Oh yes, because either your young staff aren't paid enough to make this decision or you are happy to take our money but not accommodate us. By the way, your website said that your 'kids room' (already creepy) says you provide pens, paper and books. I have not yet met any kids that read the good beer guide as none of the books I saw in 'the kids room' were children's books. Also, and this may seem like a cheap shot but it is true....your London Pride and Tribute were like vinegar. So, Nutbourne, Papa Lazarou and Uncle Harvey you can keep your Royston Vasey 'pub'. I would not be surprised if you have a taxi service called Bab's Cabs.

We walked here from home and sat down in the front bar, drinks ordered. I took my daughter to the toilet to come back and find that my partner had been asked to move us as our table had been 'reserved'. Seems to me that whoever it was that was 'watching' decided to make their move while we were in the toilet. Note that there were no reserved signs and we had been allowed to sit down with a purchased drink. The table we were led to (by a non caring young member of staff who was doing as he was duly told) was a stuffy out out of the way room between the kitchen, the back of the bar and the service area. This room was surrounded by no one else and contained an old jukebox/games machine/some old books and a box of what looked like empty bottles. This was while there were free tables in the front bar and the dining area. Clearly we were not wanted so we took our drinks out into the garden where there were signs (that complimented one seen in the bar) that said all children must be seated. Together with this an elderly lady came and sat at the top of the garden and watched us. I don't think this was connected but it did further encourage us to leave. So, having read over past reviews and seen how children are not accepted into this pub I would advise you go to The White Horse where the landlord doesn't have a chip (about children) on his shoulder that he wants to share with everyone else....like the rising sun. A look at your website ( btw who looks at a pub website before visiting so don't even go there because if you do it makes you look petty) states that children are not welcome in the front bar at any time. So why let us sit down then only to move us. Oh yes, because either your young staff aren't paid enough to make this decision or you are happy to take our money but not accommodate us. By the way, your website said that your 'kids room' (already creepy) says you provide pens, paper and books. I have not yet met any kids that read the good beer guide as none of the books I saw in 'the kids room' were children's books. Also, and this may seem like a cheap shot but it is true....your London Pride and Tribute were like vinegar. So, Nutbourne, Papa Lazarou and Uncle Harvey you can keep your Royston Vasey 'pub'. I would not be surprised if you have a taxi service called Bab's Cabs.

Went for a meal with friends, booked in advance. Upon arrival we were told that the menu was limited because the deliveries hadn’t arrived. There was a very small selection of food and the menu was misleading. It’s a pity because I was looking forward to supporting a country pub. I don’t think I’ll go back.

A firm favourite and one of a dying breed of proper English country pubs with fabulous food. Definitely give it a go but be sure to book.

Best roast dinner anywhere! Just like home cooked food, and the Yorkshire pudding wasn’t like one out of a packet. Certainly would go again and definitely recommend to our friends. Atmosphere was what you'd expect from an olde worlde pub! Staff were friendly and welcoming.

Thank you to The Rising Sun Nutbourne for for an outstanding lunch today. To Ollie and Alice also who served us. Great service

Great pub. Great lunch. Lunch before a lovely walk in the area. Lovely old pub, great service, fabulous food with big portions at a good price

Overall, the food and service were good. Pleasant staff and atmosphere! However, big points deducted for deliberately attempting to overcharge. If you would like customers to pay your 'optional' 10% service charge, then ask if they would like to do this. Don't just add it on to the bill and hope the customer does not notice. This is the UK, not America.

This was our favourite pub on a recent trip away, we found it almost by accident and visited twice during the weekend....partly because it was close to our accommodation but mostly because of the lovely team and the great atmosphere they create at this welcoming pub, plus there is good menu & great food. Hope to visit again next time we are in the area, thank you for looking after us!

Nice quality food, well cooked. Fantastic chips! One star off because the portions are too big. Absurd. I'd have enjoyed my burger much more if it had been smaller. Another star off for serving the food on wooden boards - what exactly is wrong with plates?

Lovely Country Pub being brought back to life by the new management and enthusiastic chef. Booking Essential.

We really enjoyed our paella and Harvey's Best. The service was friendly and efficient. We had a large shaded table in the garden which was perfect. The food portions were generous and delicious. The beer is a favourite and it was in good condition. Our best pub lunch of this year.

Excellent pub with good garden. First went at new year, and have been every time I have been back in the area since. Have not eaten there, but have heard only positive reports about the food.

A very nice traditional pub in a lovely place. The food was very good, generous portions and good quality. The staff were very nice. Very dog friendly with two cute little residident dogs. Highly recommend.

Visiting friends we popped in for a sarnie and a drink. Not too bad at all. Sausage and french mustard roll (not a sarnie) was a little heavy on the mustard. Only comment is that we each had a sarnie/roll and a drink and it was just under £15 per person. Nice quaint pub in tiny village where they obviously know all the locals. Not meant of these left.

Really friendly and helpful, from pre-ordering for a large group, to service on the day. Food outstanding too.

Very friendly pub (both staff and locals). The girls serving us food and behind the bar were really helpful ; nothing was too much trouble. For example, when I couldn't decide which beer to have they poured me a taster glass. There's lots of outdoor space with big tables for groups. There were eight of us and the food came out all together and to everyone's taste. It was good pub food, though the menu could do with a pie on it! I would certainly recommend The Rising Sun for good pub food and drink.

Lived in the area for over 15 years and this was our first visit.Wonderful gem of a pub.Will have a meal next time. Lack of parking is the only draw back.

Fantastic Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Good variety on the menu with specials included. Good options for children. Sadly the first beer we tried was off. Took it back to the bar and offered an apology but pints simply replaced with an equally out of date/ contaminated guest ale without being given a choice. Clearly they are fobbing off customers with dodgy beer that should be tipped down the drain, instead they’re selling it in the hope of no complaints. It’s a shame as otherwise would have been a five star review.

A good old fashioned village pub with pub grub.. friendly staff... restaurant looked good, but we had the dog so ate in the bar.

Nice meal with friends on a live music evening. Great staff looking after us. Good atmosphere in the pub. A touch loud perhaps in a fairly small space.

Visited for dinner on a live music evening. The staff were friendly, the food good and the atmosphere in the pub great for the after dinner band.

Had a meal in the restaurant with some friends yesterday that was absolutely superb…Thankyou Teresa! Came along tonight for a couple of beers and decided to have a classic fish and chips takeaway. Living 5 minutes away the meal was wrapped in foil and therefore piping hot and delicious. thank you Tom!

It is a great place for locals but a bit unfriendly to people from outside the village. It might be just us that were not acceptable to the locals.

Great pub and loved watching Kayla and the Cards.

We've been taking our daughter to this pub since she was 2 weeks old. At six months she was taken behind the bar to pull her first pint! Sadly, new management told us today that families are no longer welcome. No rhyme or reason given. Says a lot about the character of the people in charge and their lack of respect for loyal customers.

Lovely food, beer, staff and environment. Couldn't ask for better!

Very local. I've been going here occasionally for 4 decades and it is a real pub.

A fantastic pub. Great food, great beer. Fantastic staff. A community hub.

Beautiful spot. Shame we couldn't stay longer but encumbered with offspring. Beer in top condition too. Super friendly bar staff. 👍🍻

The existing reviews and pictures do not do this lovely village pub justice! We stayed nearby and came for dinner on a Friday night with our dog. The service was superb and the food was so yummy and well priced. We had the lamb, fish & chips, and plaice with mash and greens, followed by ice cream and a crumble to share. Our dog was so welcomed and the resident dog, Chalky, is a real cutie. They stayed open very late for a village pub too - way past midnight! The building is beautiful. The owner and chef were chatty and friendly. My only regret is that we didn't get the chance to go back later this weekend for a roast!

Very nice xmas meal It was a bit noisy but it's xmas celebrations

This is a really nice olde worlde village pub and I dine here with my sister and brother in law every couple of months. Had a great meal last night. The food was excellent - my steak was succulent and the chips fabulous and the service was really good from the young and enthusiastic staff. Highly recommended.

A great meal served for 9 of us today. The food was tasty, hot and well priced. Thank you.

Excellent and delicious food and the service from the young ladies was impeccable

Mid week lunch with a mate. Great menu choices. Good food, good beer, good atmosphere. Hence 5 star review

Popped in after a long walk one afternoon - ordered a couple of coffees as we were driving. Delicious, hot, no wait & nice cosy surroundings.

We have walked to this pub twice now from West Chiltington and had a impromptu lunch, once in the summer when we sat in garden and today a chilly November day but the fire was lit and like last time we were met with a smile and a welcome, so friendly and accommodating! The food is amazing so compliments to the chef - all in all a lovely pub well worth a visit! We will definitely be returning and recommending to our friends to give it a try!

Had a really awesome Sunday Lunch today, the portion sizes are huge and can’t remember having such a spectacular Roast Beef lunch in a while, 9 different veg sides.. including a stunning cauliflower cheese and delicious braised red cabbage.. it was off the charts! The Beef was perfectly cooked, tender with a lovely blush. Everyone loved it. Thank you!

Lovely atmosphere, very pleasant staff. Our second visit in the last 6 months for Sunday lunch. Beautifully cooked and presented and very reasonably priced. Parking a bit hit and miss but we managed to park within a few minutes walk. Definitely coming again!

A traditional sawdust on the floor pub with a great selection of ales, good food and service at reasonable prices

A relaxed Sunday afternoon and drinks with friends. Tomato soup tasted homemade from roasted tomatoes - very good flavour and plenty of bread. Fish with crunchy but not ouky) batter and chunky chips. Tartare sauce also tasted homemade. Staff friendly. Place full of character. Well-chosen selection of draught beer.

We had a sundowner drink in the garden and it was a really special place - very relaxed atmosphere

Chose to be in the garden as interior dark and gloomy. Garden unkempt and run down with broken and rotting woodwork on tables and benches. Broken paving too made walking round the garden to find a table risky. Redeeming factor was that the food was good but took over 40 minutes to arrive. Fortunately we were there for a relaxed lunch.

Awesome food and huge servings,service was second to none,a great evening

A real old fashioned country pub, such a delight. Food was fantastic & massive portion. I had wild mushroom risotto with a whole goats cheese on top. Has a lovely garden & very dog friendly. We will definitely be going back

Took my running club there after a run around the local vineyards for dinner. Service was prompt and the food excellent. Well done Ollie!

Lunch for four of us on a Saturday. This pub is in Nutbourne, a little village just outside Pulborough. Parking is a bit of a challenge but the pub isn’t huge so that will limit the number of guests (and cars outside) Inside, it’s a lovely old fashioned proper country pub, with low beams to knock yourself unconscious on, a bar room and a restaurant room. They had a good draft cider, did a good G&T and range of beers (which I didn’t explore because I don’t drink it!) For such a small place, it has a very good range of choices on the menu: usual pub fare and about half a dozen specials. Mrs K and our friend had a moussaka, her dad had a “light bite” ham-egg-chips, myself fish and chips. Simple food but very well cooked: chips especially good. The only gripe was that the moussaka (clearly home made, not warmed in a microwave, and delicious) could/should have been hotter. Staff were young, but did a good job. We will go back. It’s nice.

Lovely country pub with a stunning garden.

The Riser is run by the champion manager Oli, who diligently runs the shop with his excellent team. Tom in the kitchen makes amazing food. We all love the loaded fries - as well as the beetroot risotto and other finer delicacies. Thoroughly recommend.

Excellent pub with great food and fun atmosphere. Ollie - the manager often seen tending bar - is a top lad. Great fun. Definitely making this place one of my usuals.

Very friendly, service good and food excellent. Would recommend a visit 🌻

Lovely little pub, great food, service and atmosphere.

Very good food, a step up from the usual 'pub grub'. Friendly and attentive service.

Lovely atmosphere. Food was the best food we’ve had on our holiday. Prompt and attentive service and friendly staff and lovely doggies too.

Perfect place for our summer evening meal. Family friendly and cozy atmosphere.

We only popped in for a coffee before a walk, but were pleasantly surprised by a real old-fashioned pub with a great feel and no unnecessary modernisations. There were 2 or 3 good draught ales on offer, so we might be back to try them!

One of the basic to poor pub ever been into so far. I've had fish & chips and was not a good experience, I'll not going back there

Really enjoyed the food and a lovely old pub.

Great food very relaxed atmosphere.

Nice village pub. No phone signal but they did have free WiFi inside.

Had a wonderful day today in the garden of the rising sun - busy for a Tuesday but food and the eating outdoors in the sunshine experience was great - we had the southern fried chicken burger and Wow !! Very good. Staff were very pleasant and welcoming. Thank you 👍

Went with the dog coronation weekend. Had a riser burger and fries which was absolutely lovely. This is a fantastic pub and the food is amazing. Garden is pretty if a little rustic, but for me that adds to the charm. Good menu and wonderful attentive staff and lovely landlord as well. Only slight issue is the parking is a bit hard as you have to go on the road but you can usually find some. Best bet is to get there early and make sure you book as it does get quite busy! Dog friendly - can go anywhere aside from the restaurant section. All in all lovely pub in a beautiful location of Nutbourne.

Great country pub! Fantastic food, wine list and service. It has a wonderful country pub atmosphere. And I will be back when there is live music or a pub quiz! Thank you

I’ve been going to the Rising Sun since as long as I can remember, and it is one of the nicest pubs that you could find…if you can find it! Under the owner, Regan Howard’s stewardship, a new duo of Chef and Front of house staff have transformed the menu. Being a free house, there is a massive range of beverages available at very fair prices and the food menu (which is constantly updated) includes specials and mouthwatering choice of Sunday roasts that would give any other carvery a run for their money! They also have regular quiz nights and live music throughout the year, oh and a lovely garden! See you there!

Went on Sunday 16 April 2023. Service: Shown to our table at 2:45pm (allotted time slot), whilst waiting for a drinks order / table order, another couple came in at 3pm and got offered drink service. So, I thought this was a little odd, eventually the waitress came over and asked what we wanted to eat! I explained I thought you might have offered us a drink first? Seemed a bit quizzical and then got the drinks menu, those were eventually ordered and our drinks came at about 310pm. Food order also taken. It wasn't until 3:45pm that we eventually got our food. I.e. an hour after first being seated! We spoke to the table next to us whose orders were wrong, and we commented on the poor waitress service as things just didn't seem to run as they should. Moving on, the food was excellent and we could not fault that in anyway, however the optional service charge was not given for the reasons stated above. The restaurant was not really busy and the young staff seemed happy to meander. So if a very relaxed and long dinner is your thing, then this is probably the place for you. I would eat there again, but clearly the service must be taken into account.

Fantastic yorkies and roast potatoes and the gravy (home made) is absolutely to die for thank you Tom (Head Chef) and Olly and KK the staff for such delicious treats ! Amazing !

Have not used this place for a while, but decided to have lunch here again with business colleagues rather than use the one around the corner ;) Overall menu was good pub classics, sprinkled with a few specials, the curry was very good if not a little to mild for my liking and the burgers did look very well presented Service was attentive as we were the only ones eating in the public bar side Will look forward to returning when the weather improves and check out the garden again

Absolutely fantastic food and lovely atmosphere. A real “village pub” - lots of locals who are saying hi to everyone, staff all super friendly, and food delicious.

What a lovely friendly place food was amazing 2nd visit. Will be back

Great pub food. Great chef. Nice staff.

Fabulous roast. Staff very attentive.

We visited for the 3rd time today and were very impressed with the food and the service. Some of the best pub food we have had. Will certainly visit again.

Just had a fantastic lunch at the rising sun - Ollie and the team provided great service, lovely atmosphere and Tom the chef will ensure that you are fed well with superb food, the pork was so tender and the pork crackling was outstanding ! Incidentally it is outstanding value for money ! Well worth a visit or two ! Best wishes Craig & Mandy

Very pleased that despite not booking the staff were able to squeeze us into a busy restaurant as the roast was truly superb. We were warned that we may have a wait to receive our order as the pub was busy but it was well worth it. The beef was well cooked and plentiful but I was blown away by the sides - 6 different veg to accompany the roast spuds and Yorkshire pudding. All well cooked which was impressive given the volume of dishes being served. Hats off to the chef !

We booked a table at The Rising Sun, Nutbourne, Pulborough for a Christmas Eve meal, with my wife and her mother. We had heard they had a new chef and team and were delighted how good the evening was. Having had really bad very recent experiences at the revamped White Lion, Thakeham, and The Roundabout Hotel, West Chiltington, it was a total pleasure to go somewhere where the food was excellent, service spot on, and atmosphere buzzing and busy! I had the best burger I’ve had for years, my wife loved her risotto, and my mother in law ( who doesn’t get out much!) said the fish and chips were as good as any she’s ever had, and she’s 83! It’s a relief to find there are still real traditional English pubs, and The Riser is definitely one of them, and we will definitely return!!!

Went for lunch today absolutely filthy place thick dust and dead insects on window sill , food terrible felt sorry for serving staff as they couldn't apologise enough. Nice staff shame about the chef.

Absolute gem in a small village - a lot of locals popped in whilst we were there which is a good sign. New GM and new Chef have kept the old village pub with wines from local winery Nutbourne and brought amazing new menu and everything we ordered tasted delicious. Starters: Gravlax Salmon, boneless Jerk Chicken and baked camembert and the mains were slow cooked pork belly - the best crackling and generous portions. Parking our car at Nutbourne and walking through the vineyard, to have a pub lunch at Rising Star, and back to the winery for tastings and purchasing of bottles - a fabulous afternoon out.

A quirky place with great food and friendly professional service.

Very nice village pub. Fantastic food and staff very friendly

Lovely pub set in a quiet location where you can still have a beer with out being asked if your eating as soon as you walk through the door.

Super cozy, incredibly big garden with super nice atmosphere. Very good food

Lovely traditional pub serving real ales in a quiet Sussex village on the edge of the South Downs. Nice beer garden with a variety of seating for a sunny day. Meals were around £14 and £8.50 for sarnies, which seemed a bit steep (perhaps not these days?) but they were tasty! Pleasant & helpful bar staff (2 young girls). Recommended.

The sun is setting, not rising, on this sorry establishment. It should be so much better. The building is attractive and the garden spacious and filled with birdsong from the trees that surround it. However, the only food on offer is sandwiches because the pub currently has no chef. This does not explain the indifferent service from the bar staff. Nor does it account for why it took more than half an hour for one of the sandwiches my partner and I ordered to arrive. Clearly the kitchen had forgotten the order. The other sandwich never appeared because the kitchen had apparently run out of ingredients, which we should have been told immediately. It was a fine summer day when we visited. The pub could be a really charming place but it is very poorly managed.

We were staying locally on holiday. Had a very tasty evening meal - the Chef's special Fish Stew. Sat inside. Although there was a large party we served quite quickly. Returned a few days later - walk across the fields for a drink in the bar. Would recommend others to come. Nice to support a local business.

Great village pub, with excellent food and a lovely atmosphere. Service was incredible and the meal was delicious.

Nice staff but a grubby pub with pretty poor food. Dry sandwiches greasy chips, curry the kind you get from a jar. Scruffy garden, such a shame but drinks nice

Absolutely magical!! Most beautiful pub I've ever been toooo

Had an amazing lunch here, sat in the garden with sunshine, great beer and delicious food! Highly recommend to anyone wanting an unpretentious country setting

Incredible local vibe pub with excellent choice of drinks and food

April 2022: Came here for a meal after finding our original choice nearby no longer served the advertised menu. We were not disappointed!! The choice was excellent, and the food and service first class. Very happy to recommend this as a lovely place to eat.

Such a nice pub with a lovely garden.

Picturesque Sussex pub, in a lovely village, with good food and drinks. Great place to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon!

Food was excellent and a real good older fashioned country pub. Quick service polite staff. Lack of parking but who cares!

We loved our vegetarian Sunday roast today. Nice atmosphere, good music in the background, lovely service. We will return. Thank you 😊

Always very friendly local country boozer. Better than average menu, cooked from scratch on site, not delivered by Brake Brothers.

Nice staff and atmosphere. The food was good but I had a few mussel shells not opened - did not get ill though! I would happily go again.

Great food, beer, service, atmosphere.