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The Shepherd & Dog, Henfield, West Sussex

The Shepherd & Dog

4.4
4.4
1279 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • 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!

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  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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

What 1,279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • West Sussex

    Kid-friendly

  • West Sussex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • West Sussex

    Great for scenic views

  • West Sussex

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Review summary

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The Shepherd & Dog offers a delightful experience with its charming setting and "outstanding service and food." Known for its local beers, it's "a great base for walkers" exploring the South Downs. While some service delays were noted on busy days, the "friendly and attentive" staff and "amazing" food make it a must-visit.

1,279 Reviews
  1. Annemieke

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful sunny day with lots of outside space. Definitely book!! Great food & service. Will be coming back soon 😊

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  2. Timothy

    West Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Located in idyllic part of Sussex. Excellent menu and food quality. Attentive service.

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  3. CarolynL

    Kent2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Character pub serving good food in beautiful surroundings at the foot of The South Downs. Service was very good. Will return!

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  4. PhilipE

    East Sussex7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great pub grub with great service in an outstanding location.

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  5. Jessica

    West Sussex7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my first time visiting the Shepherd & Dog and it was lovely! I had haddock and chips for main and sticky toffee pudding for dessert which was delicious. Both dishes came on the set menu where two courses were £20 which I thought was a great deal. Would definitely recommend.

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  6. Steve

    Brighton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whilst the food, service and overall experience was as fabulous as ever, it is very disappointing that the menu no longer contains as many gluten-free dishes as it used to. Our daughter is coeliac, so discovering the Shepherd and Dog a while ago, with its extensive selection of gluten-free dishes, immediately made it our favourite go-to venue for a family meal. We have visited many times since, always thankful that we have found somewhere warm, friendly and offering our daughter a far greater choice than the majority of pubs and restaurants. In a world where there is still scant choice of eateries for coeliacs, we sincerely hope that the current menu is adapted once more, to allow us to continue treating the Shepherd and Dog as our top destination for great food.

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  7. Ian

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a nice lunch today at the S & D, three adults and two very young children. Staff very accommodating and helpful which made our experience most pleasant. Food portions are very generous and good value for money. Will definitely go again.

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  8. Christopher

    Brighton1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food lovely place only critique was felt quite rushed

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  9. Iain

    West Sussex1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The soup starter was served without a spoon, had to leave the table to find a member of staff to get one. The steak tartar starter barely has any egg yoke so was missing that richness it gives, the tartare itself only tasted of whatever sauce that it was mixed with. The chips that came with the £60 sirloin sharing platter were over cooked, dry & cold. Coffee was served without sugar or spoons. While a member of staff was laying out a neighbouring table he dropped the fork on the floor and just put it back on the table even though the place was full of dogs.

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  10. Daniel

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    After being a favourite for a few years we found our experience this time disappointing sadly (a rare lunch out without the kids for my wife's birthday). Its like they've started cutting corners with the food. Maybe even buying it in. The beef and mushroom pie filling was somewhat reminiscent of cat food (little thin squares of sliced beef, rather than tender chunky pieces), the malbec was really cold (a cold winter's day), and the rhubarb fool with shortbread and ice cream didn't come with either shortbread or ice cream, nor was it like a traditional fool. More a big bowl of slop with some pieces of rhubarb sprinkled on top. We told the staff and were told the ice cream had been stirred in and the chef was making a new one. All very odd and we said not to worry. The salted caramel tart was nicer but the pastry was rock solid. When eating out costs so much these days it is a shame when it is a let down, especially when an establishment has previously had a good reputation.

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The Shepherd & Dog is rated 4.4 stars by 1279 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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The Street, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9LU

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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
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