The Horse And Groom, East Ashling - pub details
Address: East Ashling, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9AX [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 27892) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Bosham (1.7 miles), Fishbourne (2 miles), Nutbourne (2.6 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Real ale
Pub suggested by apa on 9 Feb 2006
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> Current user rating: 5.0/10 (rated by 17 users)
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other pubs nearby:
Richmond Arms, West Ashling (0.9 miles), Fox and Hounds, Funtingdon (1.3 miles)
user reviews of the Horse And Groom, East Ashling
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| Popped in for a quick pre-luncheon pint a couple of Sundays back whilst travelling home through the charming West Sussex downlands, thanks as ever to the trusty Good Beer Guide which pointed us in this direction. There is a certain countryness and gentility to the pub upon entering its cottagey frontage, although once indoors it reveals itself to be quite cosmopolitan in its customer base, and certainly as much of a foodie haunt as a beer-pub - indeed certainly more the former on a busy Sunday. Observations suggested the pub was popular with family and friendship groups, younger and older. Mostly appeared to be enjoying what looked to be a decently-priced and broad menu (only had brekkie at 11:30 so at 2 we still weren't on for more grub - otherwise we might have partaken). Ales were kept nicely (although by the high standards of this area the range was not as inspiring as it might be), and service to us was found to be good, although I can see how perhaps some have found it slow or flustered, as clearly despite staff working flat out it was busy and a challenge to keep up with every punter who wanted drinks, as well as all those drawing up to settle their food bills. A pleasant and cosy establishment which seemed friendly enough, and I would consider returning, although maybe on a less-demanding shift. Perhaps a victim of its own success? TWG - 5 Mar 2012 17:58 |
| the pub has decent beer and is quite pretty. However, the service is dreadful with the landlady being particuarly rude, unfriendly and unhelpful. I think that you will find much better atmosphere and service elsewhere. shorham - 15 Aug 2011 18:21 |
| After my wife had booked a meal for five in celebration of my daughters 21st we decided to join our son in the above establishment. After reading some of the negative reports I was a bit apprehensive about going but with open mind we went. What a very enjoyable evening we had, the two young ladys serving were excellent, polite and nothing too much trouble, they were even kind enough to put candles (which we forgot) on the cake we had brought a long to celebrate. The food was excellent and personally I had the half lamb shoulder and swear it was the whole shoulder it was so large. Everyone enjoyed their food. And as a real ale man, the beer was spot on with a good selection. A place well worth visiting if you offspring are at the University, as our son is. General atmosphere in the restaurant was pleasant and it was busy the whole evening. I cannot speak of the bar as we were tucked away in the corner of the restaurant for the whole evening. But when we are down Chichester again a visit is almost certainly on the cards if not just to taste the other beers I did not have. kentishmaninpembury - 3 Oct 2010 16:23 |
| Enjoyed a long Sunday lunchtime session among friendly locals and bar staff. Free piping leftover hot roast spuds accompanied by Yorkshire Pudding was very welcome. No complaints at all and i ride - a bike ! markopolo - 10 May 2010 17:11 |
| After an unpleasant encounter in this pub, where one of the locals (a good mate of the landlord) threatened me with violence and a couple of the others stood about bayng for blood, I vowed never to set foot in the place again. There are some very odd people who use it, as the poster below has mentioned. I too have seen the barefooted bloke, and on one occasion he barged me, spilling my drink, and refused either to apologise or to replace the drink he had spilt. Others are chilly, snobbish, arrogant and rude. It's overpriced and unjustifiably pretentious. If I could give it a negative rating I most certainly would. publover69 - 20 Jun 2009 12:06 |
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