The Country Inn, Bepton

Real traditional community village pub. Not horsebrassed and whitewashed and generally chi-chied to death, but properly characterful, comfortable and friendly. Good beer, plain but tempting food (ham, bubble & squeak and poached eggs caught the Hipster's eye), boules in the summer, big log fire in the winter, lots of room and distractions for kids in the garden. Community notice board, newspapers, book exchange... why doesn't every village have a pub like this? Get there: a mile or so west of Midhurst on the Bepton road, keep your eyes peeled for Severals Road on the right as it's easy to miss. 01730 813466 GMAP