The Half Moon Inn ... Kirdford
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OS Map : Landranger 187 · Map reference TQ 017 265
Description
The Half Moon Inn is a picturesque 'gastropub' in a quiet village setting. The cottages [built 1640] that form the pub were once craftsman's workshops [including the coffin maker!] for the village.
The pub has been refurbished and modernised and still includes a large inglenook fireplace, many old wooden beams and stone floor. Fullers London Pride and Youngs real ales when I was there. Nice gardens at the front and rear.
How to get there
By car
Kirdford is a small village west of Billingshurst near to Wisborough
Green.
Cycling
The direct route is to cycle to Billingshurst and then through the village [this avoids most
of the bypass]. Take the A272 west towards Petworth and Wisborough Green.
Turn right just before the cricket pitch [visit the Cricketers here] in Wisborough Green and then take the first left after it.
Cycle along this quiet road for 2.5 miles [4 km] and the pub is on the right, almost opposite the church. Although this is the shortest route, it is still quite a distance from Horsham - allow enough time to do this unless you are an experienced cyclist.
The indirect route...Cycle from Horsham -> Rudgwick then southwest to Loxwood. From Loxwood, head south and take the second right [not the Ifold turn] - if you miss this turn you will end up in Wisborough Green [see above] . After 2 miles [3.2 km] take the next right - signposted Kirdford - and the pub is on the right after 1.5 miles [2.5 km] as you cycle through the village.
Suggested cycling routes from here
There are several bridleways north of Kirdford. Alternatively, on the way back, there are some quiet lanes between Billingshurst - Barns Green - Southwater.
The Foresters Arms is just round the corner.
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Robert Fuller says: 
| 3-November-06
Last Sunday, my daughters took me for a birthday lunch to the Half Moon Inn in the small country village of Kirdford. What a delightful place! The waitress service was very good and the food was excellent, top quality. The ambience was one of quietness and professionalism. I recommend you go there.
Tony D says: | 4-September-06
This is the best possible dining experience. The word "Gastro" would be inadequate to describe the amazing food and ambience of this place. I take my best clients here to impress them, and I use it as my personal choice for a treat. The bread and butter pudding is to die for!
D Holden says: | 15-June-06
The Half Moon in Kirdford is an excellent country pub/restaurant, which serves very good quality food and has a good rear garden for families with/without children.
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