The White Horse Inn

real ale, fine wine

The White Horse Inn

Great food, real ale, fine wine

You’ll enjoy a warm welcome every day, whatever the season. Come inside and settle at the bar, with two roaring open fires keeping guests cosy in winter. Catch up with friends and family or put the world to rights with the locals.

Sample the broad range of real ales, lagers and ciders, many from Sussex, including stellar local brews from Arundel and Langham breweries and Guest Ales from the wider reaches of Sussex.

Favourite tipples and a full wine list mean there’s always something to tempt. If you’re celebrating, try our Sussex sparkling wines from Coldharbour and Tinwood estates or a moreish local gin from a distillery in the centre of Chichester.

The spacious summer terrace is at the rear of the main inn with staff on hand for table service. Through the glazed lobby from the car park you can enjoy step-free access and an accessible bathroom.

— The Bar —

The heart of any inn is the bar, and ours was hewn from oak by local craftsmen as part of the award-winning renovation. Local ales, craft beers and scrummy ciders, quality spirits and fine wines are all on offer.

We’re on hand to make suggestions, perhaps try Jerrold’s gin from a charming Chichester distillery, or locally brewed real ales. There’s an extensive list of wines from Berry Bros & Rudd, a good selection served by the glass. With six sparkling wines, including those from West Sussex estates, there’s always plenty to celebrate!

Coffee and cake are always available at the bar and we welcome dogs (water and treats available for the best behaved!).

— Our team —

The new owners, led by Odile Griffith, have lived locally for over 20 years and assembled an excellent team to take care of our guests. Front of house, General Manager, Billy Lewis-Bowker and Guest Relations Manager, Emma Lewis-Bowker ensure smooth day-to-day operations alongside Head Chef, Jonny Trent who leads the kitchen team. Billy claims inspiration from the loyal service and attention to detail of Sir Anthony Hopkins’ portrayal of a butler in ‘Remains of the Day’ and was drawn to the heady atmosphere of a well-stocked bar by Tom Cruise in ‘Cocktail’. Finding his way into the theatre of restaurants via the theatre of the stage, Billy asserts that in both worlds ‘the lights go down and the show begins’.