The Pub
The best 'clymping' pub in Sussex
clymping (adjective informal/British) meaning: friendly, cosy, lively & fun, one of the best, buzzing, welcoming
clymping (verb informal/British) meaning: to socialise, to laugh, to be part of a community, to enjoy life, to eat well, to eat local, to be adventurous
pronounced: 'clym' 'ping'
Opening Times
Please note we are taking a short Winter break and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 22nd January when the pub will be open and the fire lit from 11am.
Here are our Winter opening hours:
Wednesday 11am to 10pm / Thursday 8am to 10pm / Friday & Saturday 8am to 11pm / Sunday 8am to 7pm
The Bar
In the bar you will find cosy corners, deep sofas and a fabulous pewter bar, perfect for a quick pint, delicious supper or a lively catch-up with friends.
Our double sided wood burner stove provides a perfect spot to curl up by, a welcoming place for families to play boardgames or read the papers, and a lovely location for dogs to lay beside.
The Ryebank
Move through to the Ryebank for a bite to eat in our stunning oak-beamed room. This glorious space looks out over the terrace and the local rife.
And you'll find full flavour menus, inspired by the seasons, bursting with traditional pub favourites and local ingredients, specials include our Spicy Guinness and Sussex Charmer soup and Climping beach fish pie.
The Pink Room
A fabulous area for private parties for up to 10 guests.
This is the perfect room for a cosy celebration, fun family lunch or noisy dinner party.
And yes, it is extremely pink!
Dogs at The Black Horse
The Black Horse is a dog friendly pub where your four-legged friend is welcomed just as much as you are. Dogs can look forward to plenty of treats and cuddles.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome at The Black Horse in both the Bar and the Ryebank.
For those of you wishing to stay, dogs are charged at a rate of £25 per night per dog (up to two dogs per room). Dogs stay in the room with you and are welcome everywhere. We simply ask that you are mindful of other guests when around the pub and that your dogs are kept on their leads in all public areas including the terraces outback and outfront.
Kids at The Black Horse
The Black Horse is a family friendly pub and we recognise that if your children are happy and relaxed then so are you. We will do our best to ensure your children are as well looked after as you are, please ask if there is anything in particular we can do to make this happen.
Children are very welcome in the bar and Ryebank where you can eat and relax as a family. Please ask for smaller portions if there is something they fancy on the main menu, or we have a kids menu.
And if you simply can't leave, West rooms can accommodate a cot for under 5 year, charged at a rate of £25 per night per child including bed & breakfast.