The Rising Sun Public House, Nutbourne

In a village setting off the A283 east of Pulborough, the 16th century Rising Sun is a splendid free house with a flourishing coat of creeper that almost hides its frontage. Inside, the bar and dining area combine traditional and contemporary features, creating a very pleasant, civilised ambience for enjoying a drink and some good conversation.

The food has been praised for its excellence, boasting a menu of classic dishes like garlic mushrooms, burgers, battered haddock, home-made pies and sausage & mash, This is supplemented by a tempting list of blackboard specials, which include the likes of calamari with a chilli dip, barbeque ribs and stuffed pork fillet with a mustard sauce.

The Rising Sun has been owned by the Howard family since 1981, and is now run by Oliver and Tristan Howard.

Telephone: 01798 812191 for more details