The Shepherd & Dog

Name: The Shepherd & Dog
Address: The Street, Henfield, West Sussex, United Kingdom, BN5 9LU
Telephone: 01273 857382
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (1308)

£25 and under

British

The Street, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9LU

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Dog-friendly
Charming
Great for craft beers

The Shepherd & Dog has maintained all the traditions you would expect in a country pub but with an unrivalled view in an outstanding setting at the bottom of Devils Dyke. The fabulous Sunday Roast is on offer from noon, serving all the way to the last booking at 5.30PM. Locally sourced, seasonal food menus showcasing the best of the local area. We have received BRAVO restaurant awards in the top pubs category, year after year.
All craft beers are local, exclusive or unusual in some way - no run of the mill here!

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Bar Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Lunch Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
01273 857382
Website
http://shepherdanddogpub.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
All options for catering, set menus, finger buffet, etc.<br /><br />Email or call us for further details.
Private party facilities
Recently renovated barn area, available for private functions, weddings, parties, family occasions, work events, demonstrations etc. Seats up to 30 people.

Location
The Street, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9LU
Neighborhood
Fulking
Parking details
We have a car park on site as well as a lay-by up the hill towards Edburton
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,308 people are saying

The Shepherd & Dog reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

West Sussex
Gluten-free-friendly
West Sussex
Healthy
West Sussex
Great for outdoor dining
West Sussex
Lively
West Sussex
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Shepherd & Dog offers a "beautiful, picturesque" setting in Sussex, perfect for enjoying a "lovely, cozy" country pub atmosphere. Renowned for its "excellent Sunday roasts" and "great selection of craft beers," this venue delivers "delicious food" and "friendly, attentive service." Despite occasional slow service, its charm and quality make it "well worth a visit."

1,308 Reviews

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Morris
Brighton1 review
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was very disappointing. We had the Korean chicken in a bun. The sauce was over powering and too rich and you don’t expect frozen chips when the food coat £18. Maybe we were just unlucky and ordered the wrong thing
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Sara VIP
London23 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This is a wonderful old pub tucked down a long winding lane in the lee of the South Downs. It has beams and fireplaces, all that you would expect and hope for. The car park is small so you have to park along a narrow lane which might daunt some. The menu is very simple and not extensive. The staff were friendly but service was very slow - one hour between us arriving and receiving our food. My chicken Kyiv was very tasty and as was my wife’s chicken pie. The pub only has small windows on one side which means on a cool day when the fires aren’t lit, as they weren’t, the pub is cold, and we were cold so we sat in our jackets, as did several others. There is much to commend this pub but on a warmer day with faster service and a better menu it would be a more appealing prospect.
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sara
London1 review
3.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was decent as always but the veggie wellington roast was sold out and after paying at the bar, I had a call asking why I had not paid for our lunch. I explained that I had and they accepted that but not sure how they had missed my payment. So a couple of slightly disappointing factors this time. Hopefully next time will be better.
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Leah
Brighton2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always great outside area, But the fence needs fixing, the food was good but not hot enough. Also loved the fact they give you a jug of gravy with the roast
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Peter
London1 review
1.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I had to chase up my drinks three times. The food was mediocre, at best. For a country pub, you'd expect some good produce cooked well, but it was really underwhelming. And when I went to the bar to pay (no bill was presented to us), they tried to overcharge me by £25. When I asked how two burgers and two drinks (one half) could possibly come to £65, they had to go and find a manager so I had to wait even longer for this to be resolved. Clearly the staff need more training and more attention needs to be paid to the quality of the food.
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Natalie
Brighton3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience here on Sunday 1st June for my mums birthday. The service was fantastic, the food was delicious, served quickly & good size portions. The staff were all very friendly & polite & attentive. We couldn’t fault it. Thank you. We’ll definitely be back.
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Louisa
Essex2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely gorgeous location. Loads of craft beer and a great menu
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Jude
Brighton1 review
2.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
I’m not clear whether the pub is a pub or a restaurant - very confusing atmosphere. The vegan sharing plate very varied in types of flavour; Korean tofu with olives and Mediterranean cold roasted vegetables and Italian focaccia and pickled onions and gerkins - all flavours clashing. The staff were lovely.
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Helen VIP
Hampshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner last evening….delicious fish & chips! Friendly staff, good service & will definitely be going back.
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Claudine
Brighton3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pub is so picturesque, and staff are really welcoming. The food was delicious and we really had a lovely time - thanks!
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The Shepherd & Dog is rated 4.3 stars by 1308 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 11 times today

The Street, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9LU

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Fulking
Hours of operation
Bar Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Lunch Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have a car park on site as well as a lay-by up the hill towards Edburton
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://shepherdanddogpub.co.uk/
Phone number
01273 857382
Catering
All options for catering, set menus, finger buffet, etc.<br /><br />Email or call us for further details.
Private party facilities
Recently renovated barn area, available for private functions, weddings, parties, family occasions, work events, demonstrations etc. Seats up to 30 people.

The Shepherd & Dog

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