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Ideally located just four miles west of Chichester and on the edge of the South Downs National Park, the Horse & Groom has been East Ashling’s public house for more than 200 years.

Popular with locals and visitors alike, our warm, homely pub and lodgings have been beautifully brought to life under the new owner, John Ayton, who has extensively refurbished this historic former blacksmith’s shop.

Amongst the decorative features you can discover are a striking bronze horse in the entrance hall, an 1840 chestnut serving table from the mountainous area of Andalusia in southern Spain, and an apple green baker’s counter bar that was bought from the Cognac region of France – it even has the original coin slot in the surface.

Your cultural journey continues into our dining room, where we serve wholesome dishes prepared with locally sourced produce against the backdrop of early 20th century paintings and contemporary art. A hand-crafted oak floor has been added to provide a suitably authentic feel.

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Here at the Horse & Groom we are constantly looking for new and fun ways to interact with our customers, and keep them entertained throughout the year. All the latest news and upcoming events will be posted here, so you can stay informed about what’s going on.

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Here at the Horse & Groom we are constantly looking for new and fun ways to interact with our customers, and keep them entertained throughout the year. All the latest news and upcoming events will be posted here, so you can stay informed about what’s going on.

We dropped into the Horse & Groom last night, and as it turned out, it was an excellent choice. Dany, the front-of-house manager, welcomed us with respectful kindness. Chef Luke truly outdid himself, from the starter all the way to the dessert. In my opinion, the whole experience is worth far more than its 4-star AA rating. I highly recommend this place; no one leaves here unsatisfied. Respect!

Rooms: 5/5Service: 5/5Location: 5/5

— István Kopacz

I wished we’d been able to stay longer. We were attending a wedding near by and we had to call a couple of times prior to the wedding. Everyone we spoke to were very attentive and so we felt confident about our stay and we were not disappointed. Next time we head towards Chichester we’ll be sure to extend our stay so we can spend more time at this lovely pub.

Rooms: 5/5Service: 5/5Location: 5/5

— Angela Moore

A wonderful place with amazing food.. steak cooked just right… never had a steak like it thank you and service quick and very friendly very good prices and will be back again very soon… made our honeymoon very special

100 out of ten

Rooms: 5/5Service: 5/5Location: 5/5

— Rebecca Dunford

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