A welcoming Worthing pub with especially strong Sunday roasts, generous portions and broad vegan choice, though isolated service, cleanliness and billing complaints merit attention.
The Egremont Pub delivers solid food quality anchored by reliably praised Sunday roasts and traditional pub fare, paired with genuinely attentive service that keeps guests returning. A characterful neighborhood setting and loyal following round out the experience, though occasional consistency dips with meat preparation and a modest, unpretentious ambiance prevent a stronger showing.
The Egremont feels like a proper Worthing local: friendly staff, real ale, a characterful interior and a mood that shifts from calm Sunday lunch to dancing live-music nights. One recurring impression is of a pub where the welcome is warm and the plates arrive generously filled, though the room can feel dark or cramped when busy. The kitchen is strongest on hearty British comfort food rather than culinary experimentation. Sunday roasts are the headline act, with crisp potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, vegetables and gravy repeatedly praised; sausage and mash, pies and fish and chips also fit the brief. The current menu broadens the appeal considerably with vegan fish and chips, a tofu panang curry, vegan burgers, jackfruit and multiple starters and desserts. A small number of diners reported tough or undercooked meat, plus isolated concerns about cleanliness and billing, so perfection is not guaranteed every visit. Families are well served: the menu includes a £9 child's roast, familiar burgers, fish and chips, jacket potatoes, pies and ice cream, while one family of nine said staff accommodated a fussy child. Vegan and gluten-free diners have unusually strong choices for a pub. Reserve for Sunday lunch, especially for a group, and ask about current roast availability and any dietary requirements.
Area vibe: Laid-back seaside town centre with a mix of traditional pubs and local shops.
Safety: Generally safe in daytime; quieter evenings in residential streets so modest caution advised after dark.
What's nearby: Close to Worthing town centre, local shops, bus routes, and the seafront promenade.
The Sunday roasts lead the menu, but the vegan banana blossom fish and chips and tofu panang curry are strong alternatives at lower prices.
Sunday lunch needs planning, and while portions are usually generous, busy conditions and occasional food or billing inconsistencies are worth keeping in mind.
Expect a warm local-pub atmosphere that shifts from relaxed Sunday lunches to energetic live-music nights, with busy periods feeling cramped.