WHEN THE SUN’S SHINING, THERE ARE FEW BETTER PLACES TO BE THAN ENSCONCED IN A SUSSEX BEER GARDEN WITH A LOCALLY MADE PINT IN HAND
1 The Black Rabbit, Arundel
This enormously popular pub has tables right at the edge of the Arun, where pleasure boats putter past. A playground means little ones are amply catered for and there are beautiful views back towards the castle. For those fancying a walk, the route leading from the car park near Arundel Museum along the river is pleasant and not too taxing – and there’s a much quicker route back along the road for the way home.
Mill Rd, Arundel BN18 9PB 01903 882638; www.theblackrabbitarundel.co.uk
2 The Griffin, Fletching
The views from The Griffin’s two-acre, split-level beer garden are seriously impressive – with Sheffield Park and the South Downs spread out below. Nearer the pub is a prettily planted terrace while a barbecue, wood oven and the outside Sheffield Bar mean most needs are covered without having to set foot inside. .
High Street, Fletching TN22 3SS 01825 722890; thegriffininn.co.uk
3 The Ram Inn, Firle
At the centre of the charming village of Firle, The Ram is a sprawling, traditional Sussex brick and flint building with a lovely walled garden. There’s a play area for children and a well-reviewed, locally sourced menu. The pub is surrounded by good walking country and there’s plenty to enjoy if you’re planning a day out, including the country sea of the Bloomsbury set, Charleston, and Virginia Woolf’s former home Monk’s House in Rodmell.
The Street, Firle, near Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6NS 01273 858222; raminn.co.uk
This story is from the August 2018 edition of Sussex Life.
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