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The Shepherd & Dog, Henfield, West Sussex

The Shepherd & Dog

4.4
4.4
1257 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
23:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for craft beers
The Shepherd & Dog has maintained all the traditions you would expect in a country pub but has added some lovely touches. The fabulous Sunday Roast on offer from noon, last bookings at 6 PM is just one example that will delight your taste buds.

Locally sourced, seasonal food menus showcasing the best of the local area. Craft beers are all local, exclusive or unusual in some way - no run of the mill here!

We look forward to seeing you soon.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Sat 12:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–20:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–20:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 12:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    01273 857382
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    All options for catering, set menus, finger buffet, etc.<br /><br />Email or call us for further details.
  • Private party facilities
    Recently renovated barn area, available for private functions, weddings, parties, family occasions, work events, demonstrations etc. Seats up to 30 people.
  • Area
    Fulking
  • Parking details
    We have a car park on site as well as a lay-by up the hill towards Edburton
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,257 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Sussex

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • West Sussex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • West Sussex

    Great for scenic views

  • West Sussex

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • West Sussex

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Shepherd & Dog offers a charming escape with "great food" and "excellent service." Nestled in a beautiful location, it's perfect for walkers and locals alike. With a wide range of beers and "delicious" meals, it's a favorite for gatherings. While service can occasionally be slow during busy times, the "amazing" dining experience makes it a must-visit.

1,257 Reviews
  1. Patricia

    West Sussex

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The venue was busy and very noisy. The roast lamb was bit chewy. Icecream was lovely. Staff friendly.

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  2. Guy

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Haven't eaten here for some time indoors, we usually visit while out walking in the summer when it gets very busy. It was a shame to see it so quiet on a Saturday night, one of the few places where you get a good choice of craft and local beers and ales. The menu is quite small, but the quality of every item we ordered was very good and a pleasant change from the mass produced stuff sold in many pubs. Excellent, would thoroughly recommend on this basis

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  3. Simon

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, attentive and friendly service and huge range of draught beers, ales and ciders. A great restaurant masquerading as a great pub.

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  4. Justine

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful pub, very cosy and welcoming. The Sunday roast was absolutely delicious, I would highly recommend.

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  5. Edmund

    West Sussex

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great building nestling under the downs in a small village. We had the pub basic Fish and Chips portion size was good, not too large so you could think about a pud. And the Minted lamb pie, This was a little like Blind Scouse. the meat content was minimal and very little gravy. It was served with mashed potatoes which were pureed to a fine cream. No good for mopping up the gravy that should have been in the pie. Menu was very limited. Would I go again YES YES excellent beers and ciders. Possible a better pub for a summer lunch than an evening meal.

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  6. Jason

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome roast, great environs, and service. Very busy!

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  7. Moira

    London

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A very well made tasty pie of the day with good veg. Topped off with a good crumble. What’s not to like?

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  8. giles

    Brighton

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely pub, everything good. Well worth a visit. I just think they should add some heat lamps to the outside area. It would make a massive difference!

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  9. Addy

    Brighton

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food, parking can be difficult during busy times ( not there fault) relax atmosphere and it allows dogs inside which is fantastic. We brought our miniature dachshund along.

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  10. Joe

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was chaotic. We often asked for things and they took a long time arrive. Staff were polite and friendly but there was a lack of organization to how they were operating.

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The Shepherd & Dog is rated 4.4 stars by 1257 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for The Shepherd & Dog

The Street, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9LU

Additional information

  • Area
    Fulking
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Sat 12:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–20:00 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–20:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 12:00–20:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have a car park on site as well as a lay-by up the hill towards Edburton
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    01273 857382
  • Catering
    All options for catering, set menus, finger buffet, etc.<br /><br />Email or call us for further details.
  • Private party facilities
    Recently renovated barn area, available for private functions, weddings, parties, family occasions, work events, demonstrations etc. Seats up to 30 people.
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