The White Lion Inn in Horsham

We had a group of 11 for lunch and I must say the food and service were just brilliant. Food was delicious and the staff were very attentive. We will def be back to this great country pub

We visited with our visitors from France and we all had an excellent meal everyone thoroughly enjoyed each course, so we were delighted that British cuisine can hold its head up high.

Stunning, we ended up eating here twice during our camping trip nearby, it was lovely to sit outside under the canopy of trees in the courtyard and have one of the best burgers I have ever eaten! It was also incredibly cute with a lovely little buzz inside in the dining space. Very kind and capable manager, and a really nice team

Had a beautiful three course lunch at the White Lion Inn. The quality of the food was phenomenal, and the wine list matched perfectly. It’s clear these two chefs are both highly experienced and masters of their craft. The pub has a lovely warm atmosphere, and the staff are friendly and attentive, regularly checking if we were satisfied or if we needed anything more. I’m already looking forward to returning to this charming pub for another delicious meal and drink with friends and visitors. Thanks to the chefs and waitresses for a great afternoon!

Quick , friendly and attentive service . Helped with group booking during service and sent off booking confirmation by email immediately with a menu follow up.

This is a lovely village pub with plenty of outdoor seating. The staff were really good, very friendly and professional. Our meal of fish and chips was lovely and the puddings really good.

Great spot, food fantastic with really fresh ingredients. Red wine right temperature. Staff really friendly. Loved it - highly recommend.

Fantastic place to eat, lovely staff.

Great Sunday roasts, very friendly service, a most pleasant Sunday experience. Quiet and relaxing.

What a lovely little pub this is - really rustic and welcoming with some good local beer choices and a great wine list. The food was simply amazing - absolutely delicious. We had roast beetroot and goats cheese starter, followed by Devon crab linguine and a rump steak and the most wonderful elderflower panna cotta with delicious sweet strawberries. Very nice bottle of English sparkling wine went down well! Great service - great experience.

We only went for a drink with our friends and combined 4 🐕. We sat out in the garden enjoying a glimpse of sunshine 🌞. Our friends also said the food is very good as well

Bloody wonderful food! Staff are very friendly and loved dogs. We took our little one in with us. Decor inside was like a traditional old-world pub!

Great little pub, quintessentially English

Went here for the first time for Sunday lunch. Arrived 45 minutes ahead of our reservation but they happily accommodated us. The staff were attentive, welcoming and all smiles. The food itself was delicious. We can vouch for the beef and the pork, and the veg was perfect alongside. Best roast i've had for a long, long time. You might be able to get a roast for a couple of quid cheaper elsewhere but it's very much a case of you get what you pay for.

Excellent food. It has since changed completely and we have yet to revisit

Cosy pub with great food. Very generous portions, logs fires and attentive staff. Carpark is small so be prepared to park on the narrow lane if you booked a later slot

We came here for Sunday roast and was not disappointed! Me and my partner both had the pork belly roast which was absolutely beautiful, it was cooked to perfection with a perfect crisp crackling. the potatoes and veg to go with was also brilliant, not to mention the cauliflower cheese which was unbelievable. My kids decided against a roast and we were pleasantly surprised with the choice available for them. Both of them enjoyed there meals they had, which I would call pub classics. (Sausage, chips and beans)(Chicken, chips and peas). We loved the feel of the pub itself and the surrounding area. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. Overall a fantastic experience and would highly recommend to anyone wanting a brilliant roast!

Great value and delicious bar snacks that filled me up.

Friendly and welcoming, the food was very good (especially the roast), it supports the atmosphere of a small country pub, the service was fantastic. Very well recommended 👌

Great place for some tasty food, really nice pub atmosphere with a roaring fire, warm and cozy! Service was good but maybe a little relaxed for time, but adds to the country pub feel.

We had a meal for two on Friday. Food, Beer, wine and service were all very good. Price was on the high side but OK as we enjoyed the food so much. The big issue though and the reason why we will not be returning is the number of tables ‘crammed’ into the dining area. You’re packed in like sardines. Even the staff were knocking against diners chairs when moving about. We were sitting far too close to other diners which resulted in a stressful atmosphere. It would be much better if two tables were removed from the main dining area. Such a shame but I can’t recommend because of this.

Genuinely delicious food, well cooked and presented. I couldn't eat it all - which doesn't happen very often... Quite pricey as we shared a bottle of wine and had puddings, bringing the cost up to £100. Very attentive servers, without being pushy. Quite busy for a wintery Friday night too.

We loved our recent visit for lunch, super friendly and helpful staff. The food was delicious, I highly recommend the fish and chips option. Looking forward to our next visit.

Unfortunately like a lot of pubs the drinks are way too expensive.

So disappointed! After reading the recent reviews I was really looking forward to Sunday lunch. It was very average, the beef was not very tender and was difficult to cut with a normal knife. The Yorkshire tasted ok but looked awful and the roast potatoes were only just done and the parsnips the same. Two dark green veg served in a side dish not visually enticing as both dark green. A roasted carrot and cauliflower cheese were just ok.we are not at all fussy and eat out often as well as cooking at home. I really cannot recommend The White Lion.

Lovely cosy pub with open fires and a very warm welcome. The food is delicious and the service excellent. Looking forward to visiting again soon, would highly recommend!

Lovely little pub. Fab food and wonderful staff. Made so cosey with the fires. Can’t wait to return! Thank you for a brilliant afternoon

The pub had a cosy atmosphere with the fire and excellent service. Had the salmon followed by the lava cake with a crisp glass of sauvignon blanc. Absolutely delicious with wonderful service and atmosphere. Will come again.

We’ve been visiting the White Lion for many years and were saddened to see it close. We were hoping the new owners would keep up the amazing reputation and they’ve done just that. New life has been breathed into the pub and the food is still excellent. We can’t wait to revisit and are so glad it’s in safe hands.

Just popped in for a drink with friends, the wine line list was fantastic! Decided to have a quick bite and had the most incredible food. The service was excellent and the pub had such a lovely atmosphere! I will definitely be coming back!

Amazing food. Pumpkin soup was the best soup I have ever tasted.

We stopped in for lunch recently and were warmly greeted on arrival by the friendly staff and a roaring fire in the cosy restaurant area. My husband sampled a few of the well kept beers on offer and settled for the local favourite, Sussex best from Harvey’s which was excellent. From the lunch menu we tried the calamari and prawn starters both of which were fantastic, followed by the fish and chips which was delicious. We will be back soon to try the new dinner menu.

Only popped in for a beer after a walk with our dog. Holidaying in lovely barn up the road. The barman was welcoming but unfortunately the locals I assume created an atmosphere that made us feel unwelcome. I spoke to a dog on entry who was sniffing our dog. He was swiftly removed from our area. Then tried to navigate to garden apologised for having to disturb people seated who begrudgingly let us through. Then entered garden out towards a group of men who fell silent and seemed to huff at our being there. Needless to say left after drink and do not plan to return in our holiday time! Shame. Lovely looking pub.

Great Sunday lunch, good service, tasty food with plenty of extras. The character of the pub is something special. Highly recommended and anticipate further visits.

An experience not to be repeated. We arrived for Sunday lunch looking forward to our Roast after out autumnal walk. Our table had been booked and a deposit paid. The welcome was not warm or friendly, the service extremely slow. It took ages to place an order for drinks and food. When the food eventually arrived it was lukewarm and not cooked that well. We suspect the kitchen ran out of roast potatoes because when they arrived they were pale and not cooked through. Our main courses arrived 90 minutes after we sat at the table. The waitress apologised for the wait and deducted the value of our desserts from the bill. Whilst this gesture was appreciated we are unlikely to return. It is a shame because it used to be a great place to visit for the food and atmosphere. Sadly not the case today.

When The White Lion reopened last year we decided to celebrate my wife's birthday there, with a table reservation at 8pm. Yes we appreciated they were finding their feet as it was their third day, but the evening was a disaster due to the need for all staff (including at the bar) to use a single electronic order entry device. This alone would have been a problem, but the fact no one, not even the owners, knew how to use it properly massively compounded the issue. As a consequence we had to wait more than 20 minutes to even order a drink, a suggestion that they could write our order on a paper pad to get things moving was met with an apology from the waitress, that the owners weren't prepared to do that as they wanted to make the electronic system work. We were eventually served our starters (2 bowls of soup), 70 minutes after we sat down. My wife had ordered the fish special & I opted for the British pub staple, fish & chips for our main courses. Given how long the starters took, we assumed our mains should follow fairly quickly after we'd finished the soup. Oh boy, how wrong was that expectation as our main courses weren't served until 9:50, which was 40 minutes after the starters. By the time we'd finished our main courses every other diner had left the pub, & we decided it was too late to consider a dessert or coffee, so we asked for the bill. Unfortunately our timing was terrible as a group of about 8 young people had arrived for a drink - remember that electronic order pad? Well it was needed to process their drinks order, so our bill had to wait, and the wait went on & on, we called over the waitress to ask why she couldn't give us the bill, & she advised that the owner recognised the appalling experience we'd had & was trying to deduct the cost of the starters from the bill. We hadn't asked for that, but appreciated the gesture, as he couldn't seem to amend the bill we just suggested they deducted the value of the starters from the sum entered into the card machine. But no that wasn't possible the bill generated by the electronic device had to be amended, as we just wanted to go home we said just let us pay for everything, which we did. With a promise that next time we went desserts would be on the house. Fast forward a year. After reading positive reviews we thought we'd give them another chance. When we arrived we were told they were fully booked and as a consequence we'd been allocated a table in their small secondary dining area. There was already a family of 3 eating, & a large table set for 9. We decided to forego starters & enjoyed a conversation whilst waiting for our main courses. Just after we'd finished our main courses & ordered desserts the large party arrived, sadly this group was extraordinarily noisy, with one female member of the group having a voice louder than a ship's foghorn. Our desserts were served & the waitress then proceeded to take the drinks order for the large group. Passing our table she asked if the desserts were OK, we said yes, but pointed out that it was now impossible for us the have a conversation & asked if she could possibly have a word with the group & ask if they could turn the volume down. She didn't do so but came back to say if we wanted to pick up our desserts there was now space in the main dining area & we could move. We told her that wasn't an appealing solution so we'd finish our desserts & have our bill as soon as possible. I told her I wasn't prepared to pay the 10% discretionary charge as the solution to our dinner being spoiled was appalling & wanted to speak to the owner. He was totally disinterested & blamed us for not requesting a quiet table when we had reserved. As others have posted he's only interested in the profit & was clearly more interested in the money he was going to make from a large group. Well there are lots of other good pubs in the area & that's where we'll be going in the future.

Wow, what a find. Just enjoyed drinks on a Saturday afternoon. Dog friendly. Staff were fantastic. We had a real laugh with Richard and Andy, (2 locals). Try the local gin, it's fabulous, ask my wife. Food menu and wine list looked very nice. Shame we couldn't stay for dinner, but will definitely be back. I recommend you book in advance, as I did hear them say they were fully booked for dinner tonight. Sunday roast is supposed to be amazing. Highly recommend l.

Limited evening menu (no chicken option) unwilling / unable to substitute French fries for new potatoes only available as an extra when you are already £22.00 for salmon with potatoes and purple sprouting is beyond us. Husband had pie and mash and veg which was very tasty but we couldn’t get any gravy so meal was very dry. Sadly a disappointing evening especially at the higher prices for food and drink probably won’t visit again any time soon.

Went for a drink Very pleasant.

A great find. The lunch was wonderful. We particularly enjoyed the prawns and lemon posset. Service was friendly but not obtrusive. Will definitely be going again but we will have to save up a bit before!

Food lovely, Drinks can be very expensive, especially Wine.

For a Friday lunchtime I expected there to be more customers but we were 2 of 4 people there. Not surprising really as the prices were quite high. Before the pub's recent refurbishment the atmosphere was better and prices were much lower, even allowing for inflation. Give you some ideas we paid best part of £12 for 1 pint of bitter, half of cider and 2 packets of crisps.

Little gem tucked away in West Sussex countryside. I don’t write many reviews, but I was so impressed that I have taken the time. Amazing food, great service and lovely setting - will definitely go back

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We booked the White Lion Sunday lunch 13.30. We arrived just before 13.00 ordered a drink & advised the bar we had arrived, they even showed us where we would be seated. Roasts offered, we are meat eaters: Rare Beef, Pork Belly or Half a Roast Chicken. Unfortunately, the person I was with doesn't like Pork & not keen on rare beef, so was opting for the Chicken. We went outside with our drinks & returned for 13.30, sat at our table, which was by the door, so when the waitress came over we did ask if there was another table, only to be told they were fully booked, so we said fine appreciate that. We were then given the menus, ordered another drink, which was brought to the table - Other diners dinners looked really lovely, so we were really looking forward to our lunch. I was going for the Beef & my friend the Chicken, when the Waitress came back to take the order, 13.40, we were then told there was no chicken left, my friend explained that was all they wanted as he didn't like the other Roast Meat options, so she offered up the cod & chips, this is not a Roast. We then said we would pay for the drinks & go elsewhere. If you are fully booked, why would you not make sure you have enough food for the covers? If it had been later, 14.30 for instance, then maybe acceptable, but 13.40 seems rather early. I can understand keeping costs down by not wasting food, but surely the Chef could have rustled something up for the next day if there were too many Chickens left over. A shame, the food looked lovely, but we won't be returning.

Definitely not a great place if you can't eat meat and/or dairy. They clearly do not care about this fact. You can feel the eye roll a mile away and the snappy attitude that you receive when you have to ask a few questions because they don't make it clear. They actually do not have a veggie option (they only have one that can be created veggie - a mushroom risotto. How creative... and im not convinced it isn't made with chicken stock which obviously defeats the object). Very disappointing. I was so hopeful. If you eat meat I'm sure you'll have a great time and be accommodated. If you don't... you. Will. Feel. The. Chill. !!!

Lovely pub, really friendly staff and so accommodating, food really good, we'll be back..

Great pub food was amazing.staff was very friendly and very helpful

Hidden away in a beautiful corner of the south downs, the white lion is a wonderful oldy worldly pub with great food and great service. Excellent rare roast beef, I would heartily recommend it. Mine was fantastic and I really enjoyed it (I believe that it is only served on a Sunday though) The pub itself is very old, well decorated and quite interesting inside. The staff were all pleasant, friendly and helpful during our visit. Booking is advisable in case it's busy.

Popped in to try the steak that’s on the summer 23 menu. I went for the ribeye with peppercorn sauce side which was amazing, One of the best steaks I have had in a long time… maybe ever!!! The salted caramel profiteroles were heavenly as ever and service from the team was exceptional. Keep it up guys.

I read about the white inn new ownership in our local magazine. I went with my husband and mum one evening. It did not disappoint all 3 of us had incredible food!!! So delicious pub grub and really great staff too thank you - we’ll...

Loved our few hours in the pub garden. Staff all so friendly and pleasant, really adding to the experience. Thank you

Friendly staff but sitting tight on time mainly due to the slowness of the service. My lamb a bit chewy but rest of group seemed to have no complaints.

Fabulous pub. Good range of beers. Food looked good although we were not eating. Fabulous garden !

We have just come home having visited this pub, our village local, for a regular drink. I am still shaken and hurt at the way we were treated. To have been told that our group were arrogant and rude was unbelievable. My husband is the...

Id tried to go to this pub a number of times during COVID but it often seemed to be closed but now it is fully open. We had a meal and the food was really excellent. Pubs often seem to offer quite ambitious food that I think it is bought in pre-prepared and turns out disappointing. But I'm certain this was prepared from scratch and tasted excellent. We walked cross country from Warminghurst Church which makes an excellent walk.

Customer service is very good. Food was lovely. Great venue.

Haven't tried the food yet, but looking at the menu, we will be back to try. Good luck to Ashley and his team, and he is an inspiration for success .

My best friend and I stopped here for lunch and a refreshing ice cold drink on the hottest day of the year so far! The welcome from the staff was super friendly. We sat outside with our drinks and ordered food at the bar which...

Absolutely rate the setting and staff, couldn’t fault; however was disappointed with the food, both starters and mains were below average… not great… fed most to our dogs. Staff incredible and will still come for drinks and French fries.

Amazing friendly and helpful staff. Managed to get in for a Sunday lunch at quite short notice, we were very lucky! The food was excellent, nice medium rare beef with large Yorkshire pudding and plenty of sides. Great beer garden and very old, atmospheric building.

We came for a late lunch and ordered the wagyu burger, haddock arancini and southern fried chicken, all of which were delicious! Also got a chocolate chip cookie which was freshly baked - we will be back for the sausage rolls as they smelled and looked amazing. Also a note to say the service here is fantastic - everyone is so kind and attentive. We had to actually leave right after our food came out due to one of our party feeling suddenly unwell and everyone helped to pack our meal up for us - huge thanks to the staff for their care!

Everything was absolutely spot on, what a gem! All of our food was delicious, everything perfectly cooked and brilliant service. Super friendly staff, lovely location and a great atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back!

This was our first time eating here and we had a lovely relaxed lunch. Our starters were absolutely superb and the mains were creative and delicious. One of the best meals I’ve had in a long while.

Just had a wonderful lunch here, delicious food, friendly service and good beer. The chicken liver parfait was full of flavour and the Wagyu burger melted in the mouth. Superb !

Great food, great beer and lovely bar staff. Cheers.

The food that arrived was good, but unfortunately one meal did not arrive! Apparently they were able to charge for the meal but not ‘send it to the kitchen’. We are still waiting for the refund! The poached eggs and beans on toast at home...

I ordered the wagu beef burger and skinny fries for around £16 I believe the other meal in our party that was ordered was the chicken supreme which sounded amazing and was priced at £19.50, so we were expecting something really spectacular when the meal...

Absolutely amazing. The staff are friendly and happy, and the owners are such lovely people! The quality and care they put into the meals and desserts are worth every penny, as for the finest selection of wines, some now from local wineries, absolutely stunning. Keep...

I went with a group of 14 for lunch. We had prebooked. Beforehand and on the day everything went like clockwork. The room had been arranged as I had requested, the waiting and bar staff were very friendly and efficient. The food was absolutely excellent....

Anniversary dinner, disapointing menu, limited selection & no specials. The food we ordered was nice enough but nothing special. Overall a bit boring and overpriced, especially the wine, we will not be going back.

Genuinely one of the very best pubs in sussex. Absolutely worth a visit, weekly if possible! We are very lucky to have this place, its beer especially, its food, its open fireplaces, its atmosphere, outstanding staff and wonderful owners. Looking forward to my next pint and meal at the White Lion. We are greatful you are here.

Glad to see the White Lion succeeding but pricing maybe needs a bit of care - while pub overheads are clearly up, £25 (and £27.50 inc 10% service charge if part of a meal?) seems eye-wateringly high as a threshold for a bottle of wine,...

My wife & I decided to visit The White Lion Inn in Thakeham over the Easter weekend instead of our usual Pub | Restaurant in Findon. We loved the whole experience and now have a new destination. The whole team have established a wonderful Sussex venue with a warm welcome from lovely people who obviously care deeply about what they do. Outstanding food from a well thought through Menu was thoroughly enjoyed by both of us only next time we'll leave some room for a desert. Without doubt this quality establishment is a clear winner and I would encourage anyone to make a booking as you will be pleased you did. Thanks to the team for fitting us in especially as our booking was a little bit last minute. Bravo & good luck to the owners who have created something quite special. Duncan & Lindsay Armstrong

This is a very unBritish British pub. On the Friday and Sunday we were there the staff (as far as I could see all natives) gave every impression of enjoying their jobs, liking each other and the customers. It was almost disconcerting. For a moment...

Nicely refurbished without losing its charm.

Great lunch and dinner spot Lovely to have a local pub, that has got the top 3 things right... Friendly welcome, a resident chef who cooks really well and good service. Food is very good but pub prices generally are creeping up, despite this you...

Been here to eat a couple of times. Food is always of a very good standard. Lovely warm atmosphere. No complaints at all. Will be back

This is no longer a proper pub. (BTW it is in Thakeham, not Pulborough). The objective seems to be to ratchet up average customer spend by charging absurd prices - quite likely at the cost of not encouraging return visits. The underlying tone of the...

This was our 3rd Sunday lunch at the white lion since it reopened and once again thoroughly enjoyed it! The new owners are doing a fantastic job! The staff are incredibly friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The roasts are so generous in portion...

Eaten here on several occasions and never been disappointed with quality of food and wine. Friendly, warm, inviting atmosphere and staff. Menu provides a good choice of items, more than adequate as with all good establishments. Wine list offers a good choice with clear pricing....

Great atmosphere, well thought out dishes which are very upmarket for a local pub and a brilliant selection of wine. All well priced and combined with brilliant service. Cannot wait to come again!

Absolutely delicious dinner here with friends. Great atmosphere, great table by a lovely fire, just the kind of pub and food you want, a real gem.

A delightful restaurant with excellent service. Staff very friendly and helpful. Never felt rushed. I much prefer short menu choices and this fit the bill perfectly. I had a superb smoked haddock starter and my wife had roasted mackerel which was also excellent. Main course...

This was meant to be a special night out with good friends and we all felt very disappointed with our meals and the service. I wish we had read the reviews on trip adviser before we booked as clearly there is an ongoing problem. We...

We visited your pub on Saturday 18th March 2023 for an evening meal with friends. Our experience was very poor. Firstly we were seated at a table for 5 but had booked for 6 so after a bit of messing around managed to get comfortable....

We had the most amazing dinner here last night, everything was cooked to perfection and we were made to feel so welcome! The beef rib was the best! We will be back. Thank you very much

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We had a fabulous Sunday lunchtime meal at The White Lion Inn today. The place was full, but our waitresses were all friendly and attentive - our meals were served to perfection in less than 30 minutes!

We have friends who live in the village and have been visiting The White Lion over the past decade or so about 10 times a year. This was my second visit since it reopened, first time to eat. Food - I like the smaller menu. It’s a mixture of two pub staples, burger and fish and chips, combined with more gastro pub dishes. The skinny fires are awesome. Bar - the atmosphere was a little soulless. It seems that the days of locals filling both re front and back bars are gone. The focus is obviously food and now has a more hushed gastro eatery feel, than local pub. Bring a small village, This used to be a place for local residents to meet. Not now. It would be good if the new owners could create a blend to suit both. Maybe it’s early days and things will find a better balance. The gents urinal was really niffy also. Let’s see what it’s like as the warmer weather comes and how the garden is used. Please don’t ignore the locals.

Cosy old West Sussex pub in a beautiful village. Had an excellent Sunday roast, gorgeous vegetables & Yorkshire's. Very impressed with the quality. Decent, friendly service too. Disappointed with the non alcoholic beers on offer, only Becks & Heineken - nothing local about them - a shame they don't stock Hepworth's as they are a few miles away.

We have eaten a few times at the white lion since it has reopened and have never been disappointed. The food is absolutely delicious, with the menu changing frequently so we can always find something different to eat. The fires are always lit adding to...

This is by far the best local pub in the area the food is exceptional, it’s extremely well priced for the quality and the staff welcoming, friendly and helpful. On our recent visit we had starter’s of calamari and homemade fishcake followed by the roast...

Poor show really, slow service and would love to see more choice on the menu, something a bit more creative and different

Very pleasant staff. Tables all booked mostly by families and walkers. Nice atmosphere and good food.

I’ve had many a meal here and it never disappoints, outstanding food. Ashley and Julia really do know their onions. Service is always brilliant too, friendly, funny service with a smile.

Delicious lunch today with the girls, and a content small person :) kids menu was also great, and generous!

I had a lovely relaxed evening at the atmospheric and cosy White Lion. The food was delicious, I highly recommend the guinea fowl and the rhubarb buttermilk panacotta. The service was good and there is an interesting wine list. The roaring open fires make it...

Great to have this place back and better than ever. The new owners have elevated the food to new levels and retained the charm of the place. Amazing service as well. keep it up White Lion team!

Dinner last night was superb and delicious. Started with chicken wings, followed by wagyu burger, fries and then rhubarb Pannacotta. Generous portions, good service, relaxed, friendly, comfortable and informal atmosphere. Cannot recommend enough.