
West Sussex, perfectly located for a quick country break from London, has a wealth of rural charms. Be it the castles, forests, hiking trails, cycling trails or coast - there is something for everyone here. If you are looking to get a real feel of local life, our Hotel Gurus recommend booking a room in a pub where you can mingle with locals at the bar, sample local draughts, eat hearty cuisine and enjoy some of Britain's most charming traditional interiors (think uneven walls, beamed ceilings, flagstone floors, and roaring fires). So which pub to choose? Our hotel experts have scanned the region to bring you a collection of the best pubs with rooms in West Sussex. Whether you are in search of a gastropub or access to walking trails or perhaps you have your dog in tow? Why not browse through our list to start planning your next escape?
For a dog friendly stay

- The Horse Guards Inn is a homely pub tucked away in the picturesque grounds of Petworth Estate. Interiors are cosy and traditional, the staff are ever friendly and the food is hearty pub classics. Pick this property for walks through the grounds and the dog friendly policy.
- The Welldiggers Arms offers 4* accommodation in the rural town of Petworth. The fourteen rooms are country chic in style, plus there's excellent food with a regularly changing seasonal menu. Surrounded by beautiful walks and dogs are welcome for a small charge. An unassuming country getaway.
For a gastropub

- Old House Inn is a former farmhouse turned gourmet pub set in pretty countryside but conveniently located to access Gatwick airport. Spacious rooms feature design quirks and modern bathrooms with a retro twist. Dining is beautifully presented - plus a Full English is included in the room rate.
- The White Horse is a charming and cosy, AA 5 star silver ‘restaurant with rooms’ offering delicious food and contemporary rooms with roll top copper baths and four-poster kingsize beds. Extra details set this apart from other pubs.
- Royal Oak is a 200-year-old village inn turned popular restaurant with rooms in a quiet village. Cosy rooms feature delicate pretty wallpaper and beamed ceilings. Downstairs a small bar pulls a good pint but the restaurant is the real showstopper.
For the walks

- The White Hart is a charming country pub located close to the South Downs which offer miles of scenic walking trails. Expect roaring open fires, beamed ceilings, uneven walls and rooms with tartan fabrics. With high-end pub food - this is a perfect country escape.
- The Crab and Lobster is a waterside 16th-century Inn on the banks of Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, perfect for walkers. Chic rooms ooze elegance and simple country charm. Enjoy a menu centred around locally landed fish and locally reared meats.
For groups

- The Angel Inn is a picturesque inn located in the South Downs National Park. Charming rooms have traditional features, from exposed beams to original fireplaces. Groups can hire neighbouring Hyde House, a stately Georgian-era gem. While all can dine in the restaurant which offers a fresh, seasonal menu.
- The Halfway Bridge is a cosy inn with comfortable rooms serving superior pub grub and offering a warm atmosphere. Ideal for exploring the Sussex countryside and particularly for groups wanting a good spot for a gathering. Easily accessible from London, yet feeling a million miles away!
Still not sure where to book?