The Town House in Arun

We stayed in the attic room as a family group and it was brilliant. Two completely seperate bedrooms with a corridor in between. View of the castle, and very cosy, we loved hearing the wind blowing outside. Lots of teas/coffees and a really delicious rocky road! Breakfast was brilliant with lovely service from the ladies. We would happily stay again. Thank you

Now called the China Palace. Very good👍

We stayed for one night and we regretted it! The room was in the attic space. We chose it because it’s the only one with a shower and it allegedly had views of the castle. The room had low ceilings, small windows, an electric shower and a ridiculously small TV that you can’t see from the bed. At 5’11’ my head was scraping the ceiling. I bumped my head into the eaves many times and couldn’t sit up in bed because of the eaves space. When we entered the room it was so cold we couldn’t take our coats off! Radiators were ice cold. I pointed this out to the chef who was manning reception. He told us the boiler had broken and he would call a plumber. We stayed away for the afternoon waiting for the heating to be fixed. The shower was weak and I had to duck to get under it. Being in the attic, with little insulation we can hear the wind blowing all night and when the radiators finally started working all you can hear is a ticking noise because of air in the system. We asked to talk to the owner on three separate occasions and left my mobile number with three members of staff. We wanted to give him feedback in person, but he didn’t call. I guess he can read about the shortfalls in his hotel in this review instead. We paid £140 for one night, it’s not worth half the price! The room is small, old and dated and the owner just doesn’t care. Stay somewhere else.

Excellent Chinese New Year celebrations. The food was exquisite and to die for. Many courses and great value for money. Highly recommended.

Super establishment,good wine HUGE selection of beers,very good food great service especially Kirsty great experience

It’s a beautiful place with amazing features. As it’s newly reopened after lockdown Arundel was quiet. We were the only people there which is a shame. The cocktails which were excellent. I feel that when people start to enjoy visiting again this bar will get very busy. It was beautiful inside.

We stayed for two nights last week before the latest lockdown. The room was really nice and the view to the Castle was pleasant. The advise about the local restuarants was spot on and the people that own and run the place were great. Only complaints we had is that when we arrived the TV did not work and one of the two bedside lamps had a dead bulb, I went to reception straight away and reported it, was told it would be dealt with in the morning by the handy man, unfortunaely neither were dealt with so we had no TV for the two nights and had to swap bulbs around to get two to work bedside.

Lovely people and a comfortable hotel with a relaxed atmosphere. Good Covid policy and two for one Prosecco in the afternoons. What's not to like?

The other review says this restaurant closed down. However we were attracted in to the comfortable bar by the blackboard on the street offering 2 for 1 Prosecco. So I have to recommend that! The atmosphere was very nice for a drink and the staff very friendly.

Is it any wonder trip advisor is becoming less popular when they fail miserably to keep users up to date? This aexcellent restaurant closed last year and still trip advisor continues to advertise it is open. Wake up!

A real tragedy that this restaurant has closed down. Best in Arundel. If rumours are correct that it was down to excessive rent increase then it’s a disgrace.

What a wonderful place, beautiful interior and very welcoming. Room (family suite) was clean and accommodating with fantastic views. The staff were exceptionally friendly and a special thank you to Nick who went out on a Sunday morning to facilitate my daughters breakfast request. Absolutely superb.

We are so sorry to see that The Town House has closed. We loved it there. The wonderful food, the lovely staff, the peaceful ambience. Hope your new venture goes well. We’ll try to find you in Worthing. All the best.

The team at the Town House have always provided my family with exceptional food & great ambience with moments of humour thown in for free. Sad to say that the future for the restaurant is uncertain, we can only hope their move to new premises will be a success.

This is probably a bit late but in my opinion along with family and friends I have brought here over the years-this is without doubt the finest dining establishment ever-great food,great service along with a fantastic ambience-we have enjoyed every visit here 110 percent-it so so sad to see these lovely people go-given a choice I’d even rate it better than the Ritz overall(been there done that a few times)-we wish them all every success in the future-thank you guys

Having enjoyed another fantastic meal and overnight stay at The Town House in August, we were shocked and saddened to discover - when we enquired about booking a return stay and visit for early 2020 - that Lee and his team are finishing at The Town House on 24th December 2019, so the restaurant will be different in the future.The Town House has been our favourite restaurant for many years now so we will miss being able to enjoy Lee's considerable culinary talents and the great service provided by Paul and the other front of house staff but, nonetheless, we wish them all well in their future ventures.

Chateaubriand all the way for us. It’s our treat meal coming to the Town House, the food here is all so delicious. The hardest part is choosing from the menu which of the amazing dishes you are going to eat. Our main of Chateaubriand was as delicious as ever especially with the Peppercorn sauce.

My friend and myself had lunch this amazing Restaurant. Very cosy atmosphere and decor. The food was delicious, from the starter to the dessert. Staff were very friendly and professional. I would highly recommend this restaurant. A real treat.

From the time we booked on the internet to the time we left the restaurant some 3 months after having booked we had nothing but efficient and friendly service with delicious food to boot!

We dined here in July. It was one of the best dining experiences I've had. Food, friendliest,atmosphere, all 5 star. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it anyone.

My wife and I stayed here midweek for one night in late October. The Hotel (or Restaurant with rooms) was one on the nicest and cleanest places we have ever stayed. The Bay room with 4 poster has the most superb decor we have ever seen in a hotel.

Stayed in one of the rooms upstairs which was beautiful. We booked an evening meal to celebrate my wife's birthday and had a fantastic evening. We were made to feel very welcome by the host who really understood the menu inside out. I thought the wine list had a good selection and offered good value for money. All three courses were amazing. My wife didn't go for a desert but was presented with a plate decorated with chocolate and fudge wishing her a happy birthday, which considering they only learned it was her birthday during the meal, was a really kind thing to do. Lovely evening in a beautiful restaurant. Morning came and we both had the full English which was fantastic. Again the friendliest welcome you could hope for.

First time visit for a friends birthday lunch and it will not be my last. Fabulous food in a lovely small and friendly restaurant. The lunch menu gives a really good choice and my halibut was fabulous and cooked to perfection.

A small intimate restaurant with an amazing menu and the friendliest staff imaginable. I had a seafood platter including lobster thermidor, which was amazing. The duck was great too - never had a bad choice here so it is hard to pick out favourites

We arrived here for a pre birthday dinner. The server Harry informed us that it was his birthday too, so straight away we had a connection! Harry was superb, as was the owner too. So without a doubt the service was friendly and informal. Just how I like it!

It is a small and cosy restaurant with friendly staff and excellent food. We celebrated our golden wedding anniversary there at a table with eleven. Everyone thought their meal was delicious

Enjoyed a selection of meat and fish dishes and rounded off with tasty desserts. An excellent and memorable event right up there with the best including comparisons with seafoods at Rick Stein in Padstow which we also visited in our recent trip to UK from New Zealand

A very good restraunt with excellent food much of it local and very well cooked and presented, wine list good and service good try the scallops for a starter and the surf and turf for main wonderful

Booked, having read the reviews, for the Goodwood Revival weekend. The food was delicious - very well cooked & presented - both my sister & I had the lobster. The restaurant obviously has regulars but we were made to feel very welcome, especially by Harry who was fun & had us laughing with his straight forward nature. Amazing price as well for the quality. We will definitely be back. Recommend booking, the restaurant is small and you are not rushed, which is nice in today’s table turning industry.

Read the reviews on TripAdvisor and booked this and was not disappointed, food was excellent and special mention to Harry who kept us entertained all evening great service. Book before you go as there are limited tables and you will not want to miss out on this little gem

What a lovely evening! The food was gorgeous and the waiter was fantastic. He was full of personality and went the extra mile to make us all feel welcome. Very friendly restaurant with a lovely setting.

Went for dinner with family and everything was so lovely, beautiful food, beautiful atmosphere, brilliant service. Will definitely be coming back!

When we arrived at the Town House we felt it did not appear as bright and cheerfyul as it does in the photographs. We also found the tables too close together. We were allocated a table at the bar end, in front of a passageway with a view of the unisex toilet door.

My wife and I stayed for bed and breakfast. The room was big and airy. The mattress was awful and the shower very difficult to control the temperature, but achieved with a low flow. Breakfast was OK but nothing special. Entering via a key code via a dingy back entrance with tacky flooring was uninspiring. For such a poor offering the cost was very not competitive.

4th year staying at TH for the Glorious Goodwood meeting - which tells its own story!

We had an excellent three courses here. The service was very good throughout our meal. The mixed sea food special was well presented and delicious. Great atmosphere, situated in the High Street opposite the Castle Walls.

We booked this by chance the weekend we got married several years ago and have returned on our anniversary weekend ever since. The food and service is excellent and the restaurant is lovely and cosy. Would definitely recommend this one.

We visited this restaurant for the first time this week. It met and surpassed our expectations! Delicious food and exceptional wine!

Asked for a nice table months in advance as it was a 70th birthday celebration for my wife.I had previously had very good experiences there -even taking the whole restaurant for 30 people for my 60th.

My husband and I stopped in for lunch after a morning wandering around Arundel and are we please we did! The restaurant is beautifully appointed and although it’s small it doesn’t feel cramped. The service is friendly and warm and the food was wonderful. The menu was local and seasonal, and our dishes perfectly prepared. Will definitely be back again.

Booked a while ago as have tried to walk in before on the night & have always been unsuccessful.

Where do I start? The Town House is a delightful, quaint and romantic restaurant in the heart of beautiful Arundel. My Fiance and I were so impressed with our experience that will definitely be making the journey back very soon.

Great restaurant, staff very helpful and attentive Had the fresh crab was absolutely lovely Would go again

This is great restaurant, albeit very small, hence it can be hard to get a table, but the food and service is 1st class, and the prices reasonable, highly recommended, the best place to eat in the area no argument.

We had wonderful Lobster Thermidor with wilted spinach for lunch on Saturday.. Our experience was made even better by the very amiable and efficient waiters and the linen napkins. No wonder that it is highly rated by so many.

Great ambience, atmosphere & food. Lee, Paul & Harry will make sure you have a memorable time. A small restaurant that creates a perfect dining experience.

Friends introduced us to the Town House on Saturday when we all went for dinner. The best meal we’ve had in a long time, the seafood was fantastic. Paul and Harry made us so welcome and the whole evening was fabulous. We’ll be back! Julia

Not only was the food delicious the staff were just incredible. They have the perfect balance of fabulous food and customer service, would highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

We stayed for 2 nights and also had dinner in the restaurant on the first evening. The food was excellent with a varied menu to choose from. The staff are first class with a sound knowledge of the food and also the town in general. A great place to stay or eat when visiting Arundel

Very comfortable beautifully presented and clean rooms with all facilities including chef-cooked biscuits 🍪. Friendly & fun owners, terrific food and menu includes lobster and crab when freshly available. Definitely repeat visit.

One of the best restaurants I have been to for a long time! The food was absolutely fantastic and the service was professional and friendly. I'd recommend the fresh local lobster (thermidor). Lovely atmosphere and clearly a favourite for local foodies (make sure you book in advance!). We'll definitely be back!

It was my birthday so we decided to get the train to Arundel and just find a restaurant and have a meal. We had often spoken about going to the Town House but on the days we vistited, it was always the days the restaurant was closed. We were in luck this time and managed to walk in about a half an hour before last orders for lunch were taken. The welcome was warm and friendly and the menu and specials were explained (including the prices) which was very helpful. There were not too many diners which meant for a reasonably speedy service which was a real bonus in which is a busy town at the best of times. The food itself was excellent and we had no complaints whatsoever. Small squares of bread made at the restaurant were served with oil and balsamic while we waited for our meals.

I’ve wanted too go here for a long time meet and Greet by Harry very people focused and went too the time and trouble in telling us the history off the building the food was exceptional as service was great fun vibe with Harry and Paul and much laughter and fun amonsgst diners who clearly eat here a lot the food was perfectly prepared and locally for me it’s got too be the best restaurant summed up in one foodie heavan

Six (4 adults & 2 children) of us had reservations for dinner after visiting Medieval Days at Arundel Castle.What a pleasant evening.The special starter of the evening was the absolute best local Asparagus, so good we had 3 orders. We had corn fed Chicken, Roast Lamb Rump, Chateaubriand, can't remember what everyone had, but everything was excellent. This is a small place & small staff but very efficient and friendly. I met the owner and she was very gracious. I would certainly recommend going to this restaurant if you are looking for good food & service.

No longer living in Arundel, but always a favourite to return too. Good food, well prepared and delivered.A reasonable price for the quality. Pity that the evening set menu has been discontinued.Still good value on a Al carte basis.Will return.

To say more than "just excellent" would detract from "just excellent" ..... in all aspects. Warm and friendly people. A more than competent kitchen. A cleverly selected wine list. Very very good value. Simply a favourite with no perceivable weak spots.

Took my wife here at the weekend as part of a trip to celebrate her birthday and would heartily recommend.

Great food waiter ambience. Not too stuffy but feels very special at the same time would recommend to anyone

Our favourite restaurant in Sussex. A talented chef/owner backed by a brilliant front of house team. The best local seafood over the summer and always a new seasonal dish to try. If you don’t like the Town House you don’t like great food and company.

Stayed here for one night. Good large room and bathroom in a central location. The age and standard of the bed mattress was very poor. The shower was difficult to set for the right temperature and offered little water. Very poor value

We stayed in Arundel over Easter and ate at four restaurants. The Town House was the best. We were made welcome from the moment we arrived and were treated to some delicious homemade focaccia bread. My wife had scallops, followed by Turbot and I had new season asparagus, followed by South Down Venison – all of which were delicious. The desserts were just as good. All the food was beautifully cooked and the accompanying Malbec was excellent.

We are a group of five friends who meet every 6/8 weeks, and recently ate here one lunchtime.

Fine dining style restaurant, without being pretentious. Each dish was delicious in its own right. Great food, great service, great experience. We've tried three restaurants in Arundel and we liked this the most.

My wife and I shared a starter platter of Lobster Mac and Cheese, Scallops and Turbot all 3 were amazing, I want the recipe for the sauce In the Mac and Cheese.

Called in on the off chance and a table was found immediately; we were then treated to some homemade bread , the starters ,main course & sweet were all superb as was the Vino !! Staff were very attentive and friendly, we shall return. Tim

We booked the table few months before our visit to Arundel. After looking at the menu online we where really happy to find The Roasted Chateaubriand as it's one of our favourites and it seems that this place is very popular and well recommended. Unfortunately we were very disappointed with our choice.

Seldom do you find an eatery at this level.

We had an amazing time at The Town House. The food was fabulous, ample portions, expertly cooked and full of flavour. We had rosti potato and smoked pheasant to start, local partridge, South Downs venison and cauliflower cheese for mains all washed down by a lovely bottle of Flurie. To finish off they made me an affogato (my favourite) and my husband had the frangipane cherry tart which was truly gorgeous. The meal was full of so many 'oh that is sooo good' moments.

Dropped in for Lunch on a Thursday. To be honest I was expecting "average" - the menu looked OK but then don't they always! High street restaurants can often disappoint by over-promising and under-delivering. However this far exceeded my expectations.

We held an evening wedding meal for a small group of family. If you have a minimum of 22 people they give you exclusive use.

I booked two rooms for the Tuesday night stay, one as a welcoming treat for an overseas friend's first night in the UK. I chose Rosemary for my friend, due to the view of the castle that would be revealed upon opening the curtains in the morning and Thyme for myself. The owner Lee patiently explained the procedure for a Tuesday night stay, basically upon arrival you call him and in the event, the arrangement worked very well. Sometimes when this is the arrangement, you can find that you have to wait and this can be disconcerting. Not in this case I hasten to add.

We went there in the weekday and it was really busy so don’t forget to book the table before you come! Foods were absolutely superb! Waiter was really friendly but he really chatted too much and somehow made us feel uncomfortable. Otherwise was lovely!

had a great meal,stayed in Arundel purely so we could have dinner here and were not disappointed .thank you

We stayed and ate at the Town House last weekend. This review covers restaurant and hotel.

The food served was of the highest standard. Beautiful. Not a massive choice but that did not matter as it was ample. Every course was exceptional. The service was first class, very informative and friendly.

This was our second visit and it was even better than before, which I didn't think possible. If you are looking for fantastic food with wonderful service then you really should try the Town House

We will definitely be back. If I was judging this on the restaurant alone, it would be an unequivocal five stars. The food is ridiculously good and the service is second to none. As far as I understand it, this is a family owned and run business and each family member is incredibly strong in their area. Son Harry who does front of house is the absolute shining star - friendly, professional and super capable and I hear that his parents Lee and Katie are the chefs.It's not cheap but you do feel you have value for money because it's just soo good. The Lobster Mac n Cheese is a revelation and the Chateaubriand is worth travelling for. The environment is perfect as is the location overlooking Arundel Castle. We stayed over in the Bay room which is the suite above the restaurant. The room was lovely, beautifully decorated and perfectly comfortable. There were just a couple of issues that prevented me from giving five stars because this is meant to be a quide for other people and so it's important to mention any drawbacks as well as praise. The room, being above the restaurant, was pretty noisy all evening until service ended. We ate early but if you were spending the whole evening in the restaurant or elsewhere, it probably wouldn't affect you but if you like a quiet night in, it might. We also found that the tv was very small for the room (we sound really rock n roll, I know!) and the armchairs were modern and not in keeping with the beautiful decor of the room. One last small negative is that breakfast (which was really good) is served between 8.30 and 9.30 which is a little early for us on a Sunday. I thought this was because they had to be clear for lunch service but they don't open for lunch on Sunday so I'm not sure why this needs to be the case. All in all, we love the Town House and all who her sail in her and will most definitely continue to visit as out treat restaurant of choice.

We attended just for a meal with seven other good friends on 7th December 2018.

Booked a 7pm table for a Thursday night. Had choice of table, shortly after our arrival the local crowd began arriving which is a great indicator of how good this place is. Started with lobster mac n cheese, a great sharing dish and well recommended. Then onto venison for me and lamb rump for my partner. Both delicious and a joy to consume. The food was the quality of a top London restaurant. Great service and ambience. Will certainly return

Absolutely lovely little restaurant. Felt very intimate with a great atmosphere. The staff were super friendly and they were very accomadating to anyone's needs. We had a fabulous meal of breaded cod cheeks and tastes sauce and smoked pheasant and risotto which was particularly lovely. Mains we had chateaubriand and surf and turf of fillet steak and lobster. All cooked to perfection, seasoned well and generally fabulous. Would definitely return! And would highly reccomend to book!

My wife and I shared a starter platter of Lobster Mac and Cheese, Scallops and Turbot all 3 were amazing, I want the recipe for the sauce In the Mac and Cheese.

Fantastic food, friendly atmosphere, great service. A lovely place to enjoy a special meal. Can't wait to return.

Love love love. What’s not to love, Arundel is beautiful but when you step into The Town House with it’s stunning decor and a lovely welcome from the staff it beats anywhere. The food is incredible presented beautifully and some of the tastiest I’ve ever had (and I love my food). If you’ve not visited The Town House please do, you will not be disappointed

My wife and I had the surf and turf for mains and this was amazing not just any surf and turf this is fillet steak and Lobster with garlic butter. The local Crab mac and cheese with seared Scallops is so delicious for starters. For pudding my wife had pear frangipane tart with homemade vanilla ice cream and I had baked chocolate mousse with homemade white chocolate ice cream. All so delicious such choices on the menu it’s hard to decide. We will have to return to work our way through the menu.

The Town House staff are friendly, fun, extremely welcoming and on the staff is a great chef. Not a long menu but tempting, so difficult to choose what not to eat. Ingredients are appealing and cooked perfectly, it’s also ok to ask for tweaks to the dishes as the chef is cooking from fresh in the kitchen. The room we had was very clean and comfortable with an ‘Interior design’ look to the decor. For the party night they served 33 of us very well, efficient and cheerful, nobody left waiting and regularly checked on each table for drinks or anything we wanted. We are hoping to pop down from London again this year.

We stayed in The Town House on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast package to visit the town and castle. Dinner was excellent; there is a relatively short fixed price menu, with a varied selection and crab and lobster options available for a supplement. All the dishes were well cooked and flavoursome and the cost was very reasonable, particularly considering the quality. The dining room is an elegant and intimate room with a ceiling from a sixteenth century Florentine palazzo, which added to the sense of occasion

The kindest thing you can say about this establishment is that it’s inconsistent . The owners rather haughty manner is imitated by the staff , you are never sure if the food will be ordinary or superb . It is all subjective but be prepared ! It can be up there or down there .

I have reviewed this restaurant before, but we went for our 20th wedding anniversary this week and had the most fabulous meal. We were looked after brilliantly and the food was delicious. This really is the best restaurant in Arundel.

We have eaten at The Town House on a number of occasions and liked it very much so decided to hold my 60th birthday celebration dinner there. We had exclusive use of the restaurant and had a party of 33 diners. The food was absolutely stunning, no idea how Lee (the chef and owner) manages to produce such amazing dishes in his tiny kitchen. We didn't need to pre-order - incredible bearing in mind how many of us there were. The service we received from the very charming Paul and Harry was the perfect mix of informality, friendliness and professionalism. Out in the kitchen was Anthony (Lee's very capable assistant). The administration was very efficiently done by Katie (Lee's wife). Some of our party stayed over at The TownHouse and were very happy with their rooms which they said were delightful.

I was recommended by a client in Toronto, Canada to visit here so I decided to take my wife for the weekend. What a great decision. Delightful accommodation in a great location. The food was so good we decided to eat there both nights. The lobster and crab dishes were top class. Every member of staff was knowledgeable and very friendly. Arundel itself is also a lovely, quaint place full of lovely shops, cafes and bars.

This simply is the finest food you will eat locally, every single thing was perfect from start to finish. It’s not often you can say that these days. We will certainly be returning very soon. Thank you.

Oh Wow!! Arrived almost at closing time with my girlfriend. The chap at the desk said he would have to ask if the chef was willing to stay on. He of course would have to stay on too. Much to our delight they agreed to though we felt a little guilty.

we stayed here for one night the service was brilliant the staff couldn't do more for us. we had a lovely meal the lobster was great and the surf and turf was amazing and the table service was excellent. our room was very nice with views looking at Arundel castle. when we are next in the area the town house is were we will be staying. thank you for such a pleasant stay

Our second 3 night stay here, no praise could be too high. Food is fantastic, including breakfast, excellent wine and staff are brilliant. Highly recommend, excellent value.

A narrow,three storey building on the main drag. Longish, narrow dining room but well set out. The menu is is quite long and nicely varied. On our visit there were also a number of specials on offer. Very reasonably priced. For example, I had fois gras on brioche to start,with a small glass of good Sauterne, followed by filet steak and lobster. The steak was cooked to perfection, in my view, just past blue. The dessert list was pretty standard so i asked for a caffe afogatto. The waitress was not familiar with this so I told her what it was and it duly arrived, excellent.

We visited the first time back in February this year and had such a great time with Harry & Paul. Simply the best restaurant, seasonal menu and service in over 100 miles!

We stayed at the town house for two nights, dinner on both nights was wonderful, the only problem was choosing from the fabulous menu, but the lovely young Harry -front of house -helped with his enthusiastic descriptions of all the dishes. I can recommend the lobster and the venison. Our room was very comfortable with views over the castle, Lee was a great host and with only 8 guests breakfast was a great time to know each other and swop notes on what else to see in Arundel. We are planning to go back again in the spring.

unique and quaint seemingly family run business. Tiny restaurant was full with 20 or so customers and turned several away, so booking would seem advisable.

We had a lovely lunch for our wedding anniversary. The chateau briand melted in your mouth and the sea food platter was fantastic. Really nice atmosphere and excellent service.

We are returning home after a wonderful two-night stay at the Town House. Couldn't fault anything. The meals were superb and Lee, Katie and their staff went out of their way to make our stay really memorable.