A charming Eartham country pub with widely praised roasts, generous portions and friendly service, though a minority report slow service, inconsistent dishes and limited children’s choices.
The George stands out for exceptional food quality, with its Sunday roasts, pies and burgers drawing consistent praise from repeat diners. Friendly, attentive service and a characterful country-pub setting with an appealing garden add to the experience, though occasional missed check-backs and uneven preparation keep it just short of the very top tier.
The George is a handsome, old-world country pub in Eartham where the setting does much of the seduction: cosy character indoors, a fire in winter, a refurbished garden for warmer days and convenient rear parking. Reviews commonly describe friendly welcomes and a comfortable, relaxed room; one diner effectively summed up the mood as a calm place where dogs and people are both made welcome. The cooking is confident modern British pub fare rather than bare-bones bar food. Sunday roasts are the headline act, with particularly strong reports for pork, crackling, gravy and potatoes, while the menu adds venison, seabass, pies, burgers, seafood and a properly considered vegan cauliflower dish. Most diners find portions generous and the food memorable, though isolated visits report over-sweet flavours, tough or dry components and service failures that prevented problems being fixed promptly. Families are welcome in atmosphere, but the menu reality is less tailored to children: there is no dedicated children's menu shown, and one review specifically found the choices limited. Burgers, fish and chips, pie, chicken and desserts offer familiar fallback options, but picky eaters may need advance checking. For adults and mixed-age groups who value a scenic pub setting and a substantial roast, it is a much safer bet.
Area vibe: Market-town and rural fringe with historic streets, nearby countryside and coastal access.
Safety: Generally safe with low crime, quiet lanes and comfortable evening walking in village centres.
What's nearby: Near the South Downs National Park, small villages, Chichester city, Goodwood and coastal towns like West Wittering.
The Sunday pork roast is the safest bet, but the menu also has several strong alternatives, including a vegan main and a standout dessert.
The setting is easygoing and practical, but busy periods can bring long waits and families with picky children should check the menu first.
Expect a characterful country-pub setting with a cosy interior, seasonal fireplace, garden, and a notably dog-friendly atmosphere.