The Boars Head ... Horsham
Telephone 01403 266554 · Map · Reviews
OS Map : Landranger 187 · Map reference TQ 164 296
Description
The Boars Head is a friendly pub with an elevated position overlooking the south of Horsham. It has an outside patio terrace and a conservatory with views to the Surrey Hills. The flag-stoned bar has a separate restaurant area that leads on to the terrace. There has been a pub here since 1830 [it was originally called the Fox and Hounds] although the building, which used to be a farm, dates back to 1761.
NEWS July 2010: The pub has re-opened with new management.
Beers are from Hall and Woodhouse including Fursty Ferret and Tanglefoot. The restaurant can be hired out for weddings and other functions.
How to get there
By car
The pub is in Worthing Road about a mile from Horsham town centre.
Cycling
The shortest route from Horsham is to cycle south on Worthing Road and the pub is on the right before the A24 Hop Oast roundabout. Worthing Road can be busy - so use caution when turning right into the pub.
Suggested cycling routes from here
From the back of the pub, cycle past the pub car park. Follow the road up-hill and then round to the left, under the A24 and past Christ's Hospital entrance on the right. Continue on this road and the Bax Castle is on the left, 2 miles [3.25 km] from the Boars Head.
The Hen and Chicken in Southwater is also near the Boars Head.
Your reviews
Disclaimer: All reviews and ratings on this website are personal opinions by pub-goers. Horsham Pub Guide publishes comments at our editorial discretion but we are not responsible for comments made.
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Looking better since re-opening, although the staff were reluctant to accept food orders at the bar. It's still a pub! However the food was excellent, best burger this side of Surrey (which has many upmarket pubs). We need this sort of uplift as long as the menu doesn't get too fancy and pricey. Good start, keep giving the Black Jug some competition for the more discerning patrons.
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Pub now feels bare and more like a canteen. We wanted to sit outside and were told that they would switch on the heaters; however they never switched them on so we moved indoors where we were just as cold! Menu is not vegetarian or vegan friendly and there is only one option for a true vegetarian, bubble and squeak (mash and peas with an egg and hollandaise sauce that tastes of nothing). Nice burger though apparently! But the place is trying to be too fancy.
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Great menu, great staff. Wow - what a wonderful upgrade for this pub! As soon as you walk in the door you feel the energy and passion of the staff. The decor has been really nicely upgraded and the patio dining area is just lovely with beautiful views of the Sussex countryside. Most importantly for me, the menu is really interesting, full of local fare and when you eat it the food is fabulous and great value for money. In my experience there is no other pub in the area that has a menu to match it. Go try it and find out for yourself!
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An update since our last review. It's good to see the Boars Head back with very friendly staff that make you feel welcome. They have made a really good job at cleaning up the place and outside has had a face lift so ideal in the summer. On the downside, the feedback we have had from most people we know is there's not enough tables so if you're out with friends, you may be disappointed with having to stand.
The pub has lost its cosy feel, it's quite hollow and we still have not heard any music. The outside is now open to the weather with no heaters and the tables and chairs are not designed for spending the evening on. Quick round up: great for a quick drink but not with a crowd and although we have heard the food is good we did not see any basic bar snacks.
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This pub is now the best pub in Horsham by miles, beer good, food great but the new managers are the best thing....so friendly. My new local!
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Well-deserved shake-up. New managers make you genuinely welcome. Several bitters on tap - all used regularly - most under £3 and served by knowledgeable mine host and hostess, who have have worked wonders on re-opening the Boar. Will return asap to test the food but those dining looked more than happy.
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Great decor and a fantastic view from a wonderful balcony. The beer is kept well and the food was excellent. The service was friendly and efficient. Will definitely visit again.
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Nice to see the pub is open again. Ventured in last Sunday on a walk with the dog. It may be clean but any character has sadly been stripped from the pub, leaving a barn-like open feel, with no atmosphere and it has lost it's country cosy feel. The restaurant does look very nice but the menu, like a lot of pubs, seems overpriced.
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Very good refurbishment and lovely staff. Food delicious if you can wait 40 minutes. That was the only negative.
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The Boars Head is now back up and running. Looks nice, but will it bring back the locals? To be fair, it's early days, but on first inspection it looks really nice and clean. Staff are friendly and polite. On the negative side, it looks like it's going to be a typical yuppy bar with cordon bleu food, and the sound of silence looming. If like us, you are out for a country walk with your dirty dogs, not sure yet if we will be welcome. Not able to comment on the food as we are country folk and did not see any basic bar snacks being offered. Still need to see if offering Sunday roast. Need to try the pub at different times to get a better feel for the place. Will keep you posted.
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I have been to this pub a few times and I have always found the staff really helpful. Nice food and a great outdoor area to sit and relax with the sun going down, listening to the music they provide.
Older reviews
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