The Parrot Inn ... Forest Green
Telephone 01306 621339 · Map | Reviews
OS Map : Landranger 187 · Map reference TQ 125 413
Description
The Parrot is situated at the bottom of Leith Hill overlooking a large expanse of green with cricket pitch. There has been a pub here for at least 300 years. Oak beams aplenty, fireplaces with old fashioned stoves, and Youngs ales. Gardens and tables at the front and rear. Sunday lunchtime can be very popular. Otherwise, normally open all day - very handy for a mid-afternoon stop!
The pub has its own farm shop where you buy fresh produce from the owner's nearby farm.
UPDATE The Parrot was reviewed by the Times Online.
Previous owners include the lead singer from the 1960s pop group Procol Harum - known for "A Whiter Shade of Pale".
How to get there
By car
Forest Green is west of Capel on the B2126.
Cycling
From north Horsham, cycle to Rusper and then Capel. Cross the A24 [CAUTION - busy road] at Capel towards Ockley. At the junction with the A29, turn left and then immediately right at Ockley green. Follow this road for about 2 miles [3 km] and turn left at Forest Green - the pub is on the left.
Or, visit the Scarlett Arms and cycle north from there to Forest Green - this avoids the A24.
Suggested cycling routes from here
Leith Hill [height = 294m] has some excellent up-and-down bridleways [including some technical single-track descents] and some great views. Extra carbohydrates [homemade cakes] are available from the small shop in the tower at the hill top - you might need them! Great view from the top of the tower
Some quiet country lanes south of here towards Walliswood and Rudgwick.
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.
Phyllis Kirk says: 
| 10-May-09
Had lunch here but service was poor. We ordered two meals at the same time. One meal was served but without condiments and we were not asked if we wanted any. The second meal eventually arrived when the first meal was finished. Had planned to visit farm shop but didn't bother.
Brent Bottoms says: 
| 19-January-09
The worst Surrey pub I have ever been to. Crowded, uncomfortable setting with inattentive staff serving poor food at high prices. It took us two hours to have a roast dinner. My daughter's pork was 80% fat and when I pointed this out to one of the senior staff members she said "that isn't very good" then disappeared.
DC says: 
| 24-August-08
Fantastic pub. A group of eight of us came from London, specifically to visit this pub, and it was great. Excellent service, good food, good drinks, not too expensive, but most of all - a beautiful building in a beautiful setting.
Gill Gardner says: 
| 24-July-08
We went for an early family lunch, midweek, with two elderly relatives and two small children. The very slow service meant that our meal took 2½ hours, with restless children and fractious adults.
Alex Fortescue says: | 10-July-08
Don't be fooled by the high chairs, this is a pub that does not welcome children. It is more for ladies who lunch than families. I thought the food was mediocre and expensive.
Dawn Beaven-Smith says: | 12-June-08
Thank you to everyone who made such a fantastic day so special for my brother-in-law's wedding on 31st May! A beautiful day, excellent food and service.
Older reviews
David Melsom says: 
| 18-March-08
Very homely pub with excellent food, good service and beer. Does get busy but that is only a reflection of how good it is. Only gripe is that it is a bit pricey.
Charlotte Filcek says: | 2-July-07
We got married here last month [that’s my Mum’s post below, 6th June] and have visited on numerous occasions. Have always come away happy and well fed. Food is great, beer always spot on [and good variety], good wine list too. Have always found the staff friendly and helpful - it gets very busy sometimes but in our experience they cope with it well. A very decent pub.
Bill Laidlaw says: | 21-June-07
Went to The Parrot on Friday evening and had the most superb meal. A lot of meat reared on their farm. The farm shop within the pub has the most terrific range of local products for sale - the pies are to die for.
Cheryl Gillespie says: | 6-June-07
A perfect wedding day - everyone went out of their way to ensure a very, very special day. Beautiful location, exquisite food throughout and friendly, helpful staff. What more could you want? Thank you all so, so much!
Chris S says: | 12-May-07
Having read the previous review they must have gone to a different pub. We had fantastic steaks served by very attentive and friendly staff. The only slight problem was such large portions for my wife.
Catherine Smith says: | 29-January-07
Awful food. The roast beef looks pre-carved and tastes like it has been kept in water to keep warm in order to save time. Tastes like it too. The Yorkshire puddings are not homemade, no vegetables, and the whole roast looks and tastes like a ready meal. I have been here before and had the same experience. Gave it the benefit of the doubt. Not recommended at all. Stay at home and cook good quality fresh roast.
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