White Hart South Harting Pub & Dining in Chichester

Absolutely fantastic stay at this gorgeous pub. Food was excellent as were the drinks selections! Staff were lovely and welcoming and attentive and the place is very dog friendly. We stayed over and the room was so lovely, clean comfortable and beautifully decorated, would not hesitate to recommend and would love to come back again soon!

Cycling the South Downs way with my son, we chose the White Hart as a convenient overnight stop between Winchester and Amberley. What a lucky find! We were a bit apprehensive about turning up with muddy bikes, but found a thoroughly warm welcome. Our rooms were across the courtyard from the pub, very quiet and comfortable. Proper, well-kept ales, an excellent dinner, and a monster breakfast to set us on our way the next morning.

I came down from London to see my family and have been in the white hart for years but haven't been down for a while. Our waitress was lovely, friendly and very helpful. Unfortunately I can't same the same about the food. Most of us had a roast dinner. We got our food and had to wait for our cutlery, when the roast came we sent back the Yorkshire pudding as it was extremely burnt, you couldn't eat it. Mine was swimming in gravy so most of it was soggy. I think you should let people put their own gravy on their food. The sweed was cold, our potatoes were so well cooked you could hardly cut them. I broke my tooth on something hard in my stuffing. My neices fish was nice. The puddings, some of us had were nice. The roast dinner spoilt the dinner. We paid £240.00, which we never mind paying but we went home and later made something to eat. Sadly disappointed. I have always supported my local pubs as I have lived in the village most of my life.

Lovely pub. Rooms very comfortable and the food was great. Highly recommend.

This is a fantastic pub in all the right ways - it’s beautiful, in a gorgeous location, serves excellent food and has a brilliant manager and staff. The former saved the day for the group of us who had been walking the South Down way and were let down by a dodgy cab company. Thank you Mike! We’ll be back x

Fish fingers sandwich was great

Stayed here on a work visit to petersfield. One of the best village pubs I've ever stayed in. Room was immaculate and the service great. I had dinner in the evening and it was delicious home cooked pub food. Very nice.

Without a doubt our favourite local pub!! Food is incredible, staff are so friendly and the atmosphere and local area are outstanding. You absolutely HAVE to visit. I highly recommend their roasts. The best roast dinner we've ever had!!

Nestled in a fold at the foot of the South Downs this village pub modestly declares it's history. Mind your head! Beams all around and great food and drinks options cooked to order. A traditional bar with real ales. Rooms to stay. Walking to and from here takes effort but well worth it. Thanks to the friendly team here. Will go again.

Not a great experience, so disappointed, we had brought family with us after recommending it following a previous lunch we had which was enjoyable. Friendly staff on arrival at 1pm, we ordered promptly but waited a very long time for food, over 1.30 hours for our main meal which arrived at 2:45pm and we had my 85 year father with us. We ordered before the large table next to us but had to watch their food arrive first and then had to ask twice for updates on when we might be served. I ordered Crab Burger which was basically just crispy batter inside a dry bun with no flavour; it was also described on the menu as coming with avocado and Asian Slaw but this didn’t come with it. To be fair when we complained they apologised and said they would refund the crab meals which they did. My husband fish and chips was good. This is the first time I’ve ever left hungry from a meal out before. Two of our guests had roast dinner which certain things on the plate were cold. Will sadly not be returning in a hurry as it’s a lovely setting and the menu is good, but the service and food let it down badly on this occasion, maybe it was a one off I don’t know…..

Lovely lunch while walking the South Downs. The best bar snacks. Crab and cod balls were yummy 😋

Really lovely pub and in such a beautiful village. Food was all good standard pub food and very lovely staff. We were a bit surprised at the bill and thought we'd been overcharged, but they'd added a hefty service charge, which I'm not a fan of. We always leave our own tip, depending on the experience and prefer this to be left at our own discretion.

Good stay, service, breakfast and dinner. Perfect break from the South Downs Way. Made to feel very welcome

A lovely village spot; rooms were in the converted stables, nicely done. Food was OK.

Great Sunday lunch. Highly recommended. Quick efficient and polite service.

We came for a family celebration. Sat in the garden. Lovely food and particularly good service. Would recommend.

Unfortunately a disappointing lunchtime visit on a quiet Saturday. Had booked a table and stood at bar for almost 10 minutes before any kind of acknowledgment that we were there, while a member of staff made one drink behind the bar. When eventually acknowledged and shown our table by another member of staff, no apology or recognition of the delay despite other drinkers at bar pointing this out - the poor service instead seemed to be amusing. That aside, decent food and drinks and service improved until end of meal when plates not cleared and nothing further offered, despite staff members milling about and few other customers. A shame as beautiful building in a lovely village at the foot of the Downs.

Lovely friendly staff and a great room to stay in.

It was a last minute decision to pop into the White Hart for a bite of supper last night but a very good one. The bar and dining room were both quite busy but the staff (Tom and Lynne) were cheerful and friendly and our meal was lovely. I must make special mention of the really beautifully presented Eton Mess we had for dessert (sorry, I don't do food photographs!) prepared by new chef Amelia. Thank you all so much for a lovely evening.

Had lunch there early in the week - an excellent choice of meals to suit all budgets, really tasty food and very nice staff.

Beautifully presented freshly prepared food.

I thought the food was very overpriced. My watermelon salad was tiny and a small portion of chips was £5. Interestingly. I went to Bills the next day and had the same salad which was the same price, 4 times the size and had many more ingredients. £11 for a glass of wine. A lunch for two people with only one glass of wine and only main courses was over £50. This was not value for money. I feel ripped off frankly.

Had a really nice tapas style dinner, and a good red wine. Service was very friendly and attentive.

Our first visit for a Sunday roast and it didn't disappoint. Undoubtedly, the best roast we have experienced without exception. Utterly delicious....... The brûlée and vegan lemon cheesecake were equally as good. Thoroughly enjoyable experience including staff and the general manager Mike who were welcoming and friendly and had a good sense of humour! We rarely leave a review but felt it deserving and all we can say is we are looking forward to returning! Date of visit: June 2024

Really nice pub, first visit. Friendly staff, best chips I've had in a while! Car park's very small but plenty of free parking on the main street.

Wonderful pub with rooms Outstanding service & supper Even our ebikes were well looked after (we were cycling the SDW)!

We had a lovely family meal today at The White Hart. Great menu and delicious food. The pub has a friendly atmosphere and we were given a warm welcome. Highly recommend.

A warm welcome and a delicious meal after a day walking the South Downs Way. Thank you to Jo and the team for making us feel welcome.

Friendly, good service. The lamb kofte was absolutely amazing, delicious, stunning. Best I’ve ever had, thank you.

Very tasty Sunday roast with great service served with a smile. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Will definitely be visiting again.

Hi Unfortunately we did not feel that the Sunday roast was freshly prepared and hence rather disappointed

Been here a few times & loved it. Today service appalling. So expensive for what we has. Sadly will not be coming here again. Manager did nothing!

Great meal and friendly staff will be back again soon.

Don't often leave negative reviews but feel it is warranted in this case. We were "greeted" by a waitress whose face made it abundantly clear that she didn't want to be there. After attempting to order drinks a 20 year old member of our group was asked to show ID. Fair enough, but the law dictates that you can have a pint with food and accompanying adults (his parents were present) at 16. The waitress' suggestion, therefore, was that he looked 15- really quite a push for 6ft 3 bearded bloke. In any case 8 others vouching for him and photograph of his ID was deemed insufficient, this put a sour start on our stay. Fortunately, a much friendlier waitress took our food order. Unfortunately, our Sunday roasts took 50 minutes to arrive- with no updates or apologies for the delay. The vegetables and yorkshires were superb, very well done. The meat portions were however far from generous. A shame because this is a good local pub and I have had pleasant experiences in the past, hopefully just an off day.

Friendly welcome as always. A wide choice of interesting dishes, carefully prepared and attractively presented. Good value lunchtime menu too! All excellent, thank you!

A great country pub with very comfortable rooms in a pretty village. The food was delicious. The pub itself was a bit quiet.

Lovely atmosphere, very attentive service and very good food at a very reasonable price. We were all impressed and will be back.

The food for my 2 guests was good however my starter (calamari) was mediocre and my main course lamb steak was small dry and well over cooked. When I gave the waitress feedback she was great. However when she passed this into the chef he began screaming at here which we could hear from the dinning room. Our waitress then delivered the dessert menus then grabbed her bag and keys then stormed out the pub.. Needless to say nobody came back to our table to get dessert orders so we went to the counter to pay and left. Also after this we were still charged 12.5% service charge which is not listed as optional. Overall a bad experience which is a really pity as the venue it’s self is lovely we won’t however return!

We were very disappointed. It's a lovely old building which has been restored with outbuilding having been converted to bedrooms. Firstly, it was a good size room with a large super king-size bed and two armchairs, but the issue was the bathroom. It had carpet on the floor (who does this?), the toilet seat was loose, and the shower cubicle had black mould, lots of it! We ate in the restaurant on our first night and had a meal which was OK, certainly not outstanding. However, having later that evening spotted the mould, we avoided any further meals, including our included breakfasts. If the bathroom is so dirty, what is the kitchen like? Finally, be warned, the decor has a hunting theme, gun dogs with dead bird in their mouths, stags, antlers, etc., so if this offends you, avoid.

Popped in with family for a quick beer Sunday Lunchtime. A very smiley welcome, even though busy. Accommodating to children, 2 real ales, perfectly described by the landlady, if that was her. Food looked good and sounded interesting, rather than the usual stuff. Dog friendly, terrific building. Will return for dinner one night. We were very impressed with the whole deal. Full marks !

Drinks are very expensive… £25 for a glass of wine and a pint of lager shandy + 2 pack of crisps !!

A beautiful pub and the rooms were lovely. Food and service was excellent. Amazing views from the beer garden.

We had a lovely lunch at the White Hart on Easter Sunday. We were a big table of 12, mixed ages and dietary requirements, but the staff at the White Hart were so lovely, patient and helpful. We were truly grateful to them for helping us have a lovely lunch. The food was brilliant and great value for money. I'm especially grateful to the superstar who managed to get me some of the pork crackling! We would love to come back again soon, if you'll have our rabble again!

Maybe the best hotel. Great food and the best room

Stopped in for lunch last week after a little house hunting. Nice atmosphere/food and potentially a new local for me :)

A lovely pub which has rooms too at the foot of Harting Down

The rooms are amazing, the food was perfect spiced and the cook really deserves credit for splendid cooking. We just stayed one night and wished we had booked for more days.

I stayed here with my elderly mother and found the location excellent for driving to all of the many nearby places of interest. The staff were very friendly and kind. Lovely warm fire in the hearth and a cosy place to return to. The breakfast was very good too.

A great spot, very nice staff and a lovely lunch sat in the sunshine

The pub stayed open on January 29 to offer accommodation to 2 waifs and strays after their plans elsewhere collapsed. The Management couldn't have been more hospitable nor the ladies who served breakfast the following morning, which was on the house. The bedroom in the annexe was spacious, warm and cosy.

Great food, very friendly and helpful staff.

The food is vastly overpriced for the quality that arrived. A large bowl of bland orzo pasta with a piece of overcooked seabass £24. We did discuss our disappointment, and it was suggested it's never a good idea to order pasta in a pub. In fairness, they did remove one of the three pasta dishes from our bill. Sadly, I can't think of a reason to return.

We returned again for Sunday Roasts today because our last visit a few weeks ago was so enjoyable. We were welcomed warmly by Thelma, served promptly and attentively and left with feèling extremely satisfied with our delicious meals.Highly recommended

Great location for the many surrounding walks and exploring the countryside. Great service and food was good. We're planning to return again.

We visited this pub on 21/01/24 for lunch. The first impressions were good: the welcome was warm and the ambience was inviting. The menu has a reasonable range of pub classics . Some of the starters were quite small in portion size e.g. the squid. Would have expected more for the price. Most of our group enjoyed the main courses - and the portion sizes were better. Overall, it was a nice enough meal, though generally speaking, prices did feel a little high, especially with the 12.5% service charge. In a nutshell - a solid 3 stars.

Ok pub, average food average service. They automatically add 12.5% service charge, whether you had good service or not!! Dessert (sticky toffee pudding) was not one of the greatest I've had....it had a rubbery texture, as if it had been over heated in the microwave. Prawn starter had to be sent back....even the manager said they did not taste good. I wouldn't choose to eat there again, but that is purely my opinion. Main, desert and soft drinks for 4 people £124

Enjoyed a lovely meal, staff were very polite. Whole experience spoiled at end when found 12.5 % service charge added to bill. I would have tipped but NOT 12.5%. As a result I will probably not come back.sorry but you have spoiled it for yourselves.

Sunday roast here is a thing of beauty! Lovely pub, friendly and helpful staff, looking forward to coming back :)

Perfect sunday roast staff are always happy to help and inviting love it here 😎👍

We had a lovely stay. The room was clean and cosy and the pub had a great atmosphere. The staff were very friendly too.

Really nice pub. Staff friendly and pleasant. Dropped a point on food..its ok to be fair. Traditional and great guiness

Amazing food. A lovely country pub.

Good pub, great beer, good and service. Dogs welcomed and popular with those walking the South Downs way.

Great food! Went for a Sunday roast and I must say it’s the best roast dinner I’ve had all year. They accommodated well for gluten free and had a booster seat for my two year old. Great selection of wine. I had a fab time. Lovely atmosphere and great fire. Service was fab too. Dogs welcome.

Fantastic pub with fantastic food and staff

Had a lunchtime meal with friends at this old but comfortable pub. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was good with a varied choice, if a little on the expensive side. I'm not sure whether it justified a 12.5% service charge though, which was automatically added to the bill, whether you agreed to it or not. (Tip: pay for your drinks upfront to avoid the service charge!)

We booked last minute what a fabulous place to stay, clean rooms friendly staff and fabulous food definitely would stay again 10/10

Great food and a lovely setting,but the service charge was very steep 😒

Awful !Cold burnt Yorkshire pudding, cold soggy veg, very expensive, not value for money.Made my husband I'll with upset stomach. Beer reasonably priced, Small glass of Merlot red wine cost £12:50 ! Ridiculously expensive!Very disappointed

Lovely pub. Great atmosphere. Best roast dinner I've had in ages. Can recommend the sticky toffee pudding.

Magnifique expérience dans ce pub/hôtel! L’ensemble du personnel est adorable, l’ambiance et les chambres parfaites! Un séjour excellent!

Had a poor experience 23/09. Pub had been flooded during the week, Head Office determined to open, but not everything available on the menu & 1 persons food was cold. Sent back, but returned still barely warm. Service poor, had to wait nearly an hour for food & no one returned to take the dessert order. Bad experience, such a shame, such a lovely pub.

Very friendly pub with good atmosphere - they really looked after me when I tuned up soaking wet at lunchtime after getting caught in a thunderstorm. Will go back on a nicer day!

Lovely pub in a picture postcard Downs village. To be fair, I was having a quick pint just prior to a wedding in the village church on a gorgeous sunny day so my perception was skewed happy, but I suspect that it would be equally nice whatever the circumstances.

Incredibly disappointing. We had a roast on a Sunday around 1:30. We had all of the roa options. Food took forever to come out. The roasts were awful - the pork was terrible and not roasted/very fatty. The beef was over cooked. The chicken was sparse. The Vegetarian roast was soggy and small. All the plates were coated in a ridiculous amount of gravy. The fish and chips were over cooked and tasted like the bottom of the barrel. Not a good visit, will not be returning for food. Only highlight was the Paloma tequila cocktail as a special drink.

Stopped off with my daughter to look at houses in the area, staff were great, customers were friendly, food and beer where great, top marks all round

Very willing staff to help you.

Wonderful service, friendly and efficient. Food was great and they spoiled us rotten when we said we were there for our wedding anniversary. Great base for cycling and walking.