Lamb Inn

My mum is lucky enough to have recently moved to a village with four good pubs. Last week, we tried the Lamb Inn on a Tuesday evening. Having not been before, mum booked a table in the dining room but it was clear when we turned up that it’s not necessary. I think you might need to book on Fridays or Saturdays, but during the week you’ll be fine to just turn up.
On this occasion, I was not drinking in preparation for the 10k, but next time I come I’d like to try the wine as the wine list did look good. Without trying the wine I could not go for a 5* but maybe I’ll revisit the rating when I do try it.
My mum had the sauté chicken and my brother had the pork belly. Served with a generous portion of seasonal vegetables. Both were very satisfied and I think I’d like to try the pork next time.
I went for the burger, without cheese. Living in Manchester, where there are gourmet burger places on pretty much every street, and there are some very very good burgers, I am hard to please in the burger department. Well this one was very impressive and I’m kind of glad I don’t like cheese, as this would have been even richer with the addition of cheese. You’ll see from the photo how generous a portion it is.
The burger was homemade, and well seasoned. There were bacon bits in the burger which added a gorgeous smokiness. There were fried onions/​mushrooms on the burger which were nice without being too greasy. On top of that was bacon jam — oh man the bacon jam! Lush it was and went really well with the bacony burger. The coleslaw was delish as was the onion relish. My mum pinched a few of the chips and she enjoyed them as much as I did. Overall, am very impressed and think anyone who enjoys burgers would enjoy this.
There was a good atmosphere in the pub itself and the staff were friendly and attentive.
It’s only about 10 – 15 minute walk to the beach at Pagham and has lovely countryside. I imagine it must be a nice cosy stop off for walkers/​ramblers in the area. One of the other people in the pub had a cute dog on her lap, so that’s handy to know if you have a dog and want to take him/​her with you to the pub.
Overall, I recommend a visit.

Always enjoy eating here Excellent food and service

This small but beautiful family-​owned restaurant is one of the Best of its kind in West Sussex.
All of the meals we tried were very delicious. We recommend eating in the bar, though prices are very reasonable.
In addition, the service was quick and friendly.

Beautiful country pub serving not only a fantastic array of real ales and top quality lagers but some really mouth-​watering food as well. This 17^th Century building has so much charm with its low, oak beams in the bar that you can’t help but feel nice and relaxed. The staff add to the atmosphere as you can tell they all really work hard to make sure your food is out on time and you haven’t got to wait long at the bar for your drinks.
We had a brilliant Sunday lunch there a few weeks ago. It wasn’t the cheapest but worth every penny. I had the roast pork and the crackling was perfect! With the open fire roaring, it really was a nice place to sit and relax when its hammering down with rain outside.
I had to be dragged out by my wife!

Probably the first thing that will interest anybody about The Lamb is the impressive exterior — Originally dating from the 17^th century, The Lamb has a beautifully traditional design that is offset perfectly by beautiful flowers. There are two car parks at the front of The Lamb that ensure you do not have to park too far away.
When you enter The Lamb you will see the delightfully charming bar, which sits below the exposed timber beams in the ceiling. However, if you are of a tall persuasion such as myself and people in my family, you will need to be careful of banging your head on the beams.
If visiting on a winter’s day, the large open fire place will provide a welcoming smell and warmth.
The Lamb offers a wide range of wines, ales and spirits — a lot more choice than your average pub. The staff have traditionally been of a very good standard, and this tradition continues year on year.
The other major attraction of The Lamb, Pagham is the excellent food. Whether you are stopping by for lunch or dinner, there are a wide range of dishes, all of which cooked to a high standard.
The Lamb’s golden years (thanks to Jose and Maria in the mid-1990’s) brought in the tradition of amazing food at reasonable prices. This still continues today, but the edge has somewhat been lost. Even so, the fish and seafood offered still impress, and the steaks are from great cuts of meat and cooked perfectly. The Lamb Shank is definitely the winner when it comes to my decision on what to have — tender and plentiful, the meat falls from the bone into the juice and it will have your fellow diners wishing that they had also chosen the Lamb Shank. One dish that has reduced in quality (or sometimes now omitted from the menu altogether) in the Duck in Black Cherry. This was truly excellent in it’s heyday.
If you are coming to The Lamb in Pagham with children, it offers three garden areas. The ideal situation to provide children with second hand smoke, I am sure you will agree.
The Pagham village offers four strong pub/​restaurants. Over the years and indeed decades, their jostling competitiveness ensures quality for the customer. The Lamb is still a gem in Pagham, but in many areas, The Inglenook still wears the crown. For now at least…