The Black Rabbit, Offham - pub details
Address: Offham, South Stoke, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9PB [map] [gmap]
Tel: 01903 882828
Arundel (1.4 miles), Amberley (2.2 miles), Ford (3.1 miles)
Brewery: Hall and Woodhouse
Pub facilities/features:
- Food served, Real ale
- Riverside location
- Outside seating, Dogs allowed, Children allowed, Credit cards accepted, Car park, Disabled toilet
Pub suggested by Matt Le Ross on 23 Jul 2004
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> Current user rating: 4.4/10 (rated by 28 users)
> Local guide: West Sussex pub guide
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Norfolk Arms Hotel, Arundel (0.9 miles), Swan Hotel, Arundel (0.9 miles), Red Lion, Arundel (0.9 miles), George and Dragon, Burpham (1.0 miles), White Hart, Arundel (1.0 miles) - see more nearby pubs
user reviews of the Black Rabbit, Offham
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| We came here on a wet and cold August evening: I admit to having doubts about the place, having read some rather damning reviews on this site, but having been recommended it by a friend from the area, I kept my own counsel. The bar staff were very friendly and professional, and the food was well presented and good value: mutterings about banks of microwaves were, I think, unfounded. My steak and Tanglefoot pie was moist, and accompanied by red cabbage-extra points here! I’ve not really come across Hall and Woodhouse’s beers before-I’ve still not forgiven them for the demise of King and Barnes- but I found both the Tanglefoot and the Badger floral to the extent of fulsome: perhaps it was me, perhaps the glasses/pipes, perhaps the beers themselves. Anyway as the only beer drinker in our party, I couldn’t make comparison with any one else. This pub is perfect for what it is-a tourist haunt in a beautiful location: it is n’t a gastro pub; it isn’t a locals pub; it does serve good value food and drink in an expensive area. If I lived in Arundel I probably would walk along the riverbank on a summer’s evening, but I would hope for more of a community atmosphere.Our dogs were made welcome. 6/10 wittenden - 20 Aug 2008 22:34 |
| They killed this pub when they re-vamp'd it back in 03-ish. Prior to that it was divine. A pint of tasty Black Rabbit ale on a clear autumn day by the river was one of my first memorable English ale experiences. Now it is just a tourist-y nightmare. Why?: make lots of coin by ripping off summer tourists. The castle is an awesome place to visit, and as an aussie I must admit to being an avid tourist myself, but after coming back to the BR after the refurb I was not impressed. Sorry to repeat myself, labour the point. It was an eight, now its half that. cooperssparklingale - 19 Jul 2008 01:31 |
| Why do H&W do this to pubs? Gift of a location, perfectly friendly staff (very friendly actually to be fair) and an enjoyable pint of Badger. BUT the menu is the same old ropey, tired hotch-potch of would be traditional pub favourites you get in so many of their pubs. My steak was served well done despite asking for it medium rare and my partner's salmon was over-grilled, tough and unappetising. What has been done to the interior too? A random selection of second hand books don't add anything, especially when the rest of the interior has been sanitised beyond recognition. Please don't go down the Greene King route of turning pubs with character and individuality into this bland, middle of the road nonsense. I want to like H&W. I have a century old family connection with the brewery and I like your beer - but stop ruining pubs! pipsby - 27 May 2008 14:23 |
| As an employee of the pub, just wanted to point out that on that we closed the pub for a refurbishment on the 3/3/08, so we didn't have much food left. The previous gentleman must have failed to see the big signs written everywhere...but anyhow we've reopened, redecorated, restaffed (the angry teenagers running ammok have all left to go full time ASBO hoodies, and currently stalk the streets of Arundel with bottles of super strength lager scaring Daily Mail readers), changed the menus and organised a bit better. We also have launced more puddings, rivaling McDoanlds, Burger King and even Wimpy; and now recruit those employees with only five stars or more above their name. I'm loving it. docdaveybobtree - 22 Apr 2008 01:20 |
| Had a terrible meal here yesterday (2.03.08), would never go there to eat again. The steak was poor quality (although to be fair we were not charged for it after complaining) and they had run out of all but one of the desserts on the menu. The teenagers they employ as waiters have a bad attitude and are the rudest I have ever encountered - avoid this pub unless you are desperate for cheap food - second thoughts - go to MacDonalds - the service is better. Frances_J - 3 Mar 2008 21:28 |
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