The staff of the Forester’s, went above and beyond, to ensure our stay was perfect. Including opening up early to ensure we had somewhere to stay. We also had... read more somewhere to store our bikes over night before setting off again onto the South Downs way.
Kurt the chef was friendly, attentive and very helpful.
Communication before our stay was great too.
Thank you.

  This was our first visit after a 4 mile walk from cocking and needing a good lunch. We had 3 dogs and the publican was happy with this. There was... read more a good welcome, the pub looked ready for business and was welcoming with a fire and tables and chairs well arranged. The ambience was warm even though it wasn't busy. The beer is great and as we didn't know what to choose we were given samples to try. That was really interesting. I don't mind that the menu is not extensive ( criticism on trip,advisor ) as long as it's good. Extensive can lead to old kept or frozen food which no one orders . Small but good is a winner. We shared beef and horseradish sandwiches with crisps and salad and Brie and tomato sandwiches. All delicious...beef perfect, generous, bread lovely.
We had a dog with a sore leg he'd injured during the walk and he wasn't walking on it. The pub was very helpful and managed to,get me and that dog a local taxi home. May I add quickly that it's not my dog and i was more concerned than I would have been with mine. It all worked well. My husband walked home with the other two dogs. We both agree it was a good valentines experience!!

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  We were pleased to find this pub reopened as it was closed last time we visited. We stopped for a pub lunch. The food was excellent, quick service... read more and lovely pub garden. Would definitely visit here again. Situated in the quiet, pretty village of Graffham.

  We came here after spending a night locally. I had looked up the menu online + decided on this pub over the other local pub as it was a much... read more more extensive menu + had loads of gluten free puddings. Before we went out our...More

  Many pubs around the South Downs to choose from, but read a few reviews and looked at the menu online and opted for The Foresters Arms in Graffham for midweek... read more lunch - SO glad we did - Service was excellent, Food was excellent; worth the money we paid for it. Really friendly staff, nice to meet the chef who came out to say hello. Thoroughly recommend this place.

  We visited for dinner last night, and had a lovely evening! Delicious salmon to start, lamb shank in a rich gravy with perfectly cooked vegetables, steak and a gorgeous... read more chocolate and cherry dessert. The presentation was really impressive and everything we ate was really really lovely. The wine was good and the service was perfect, friendly and really well looked after but also given space to enjoy our evening. We will definitely visit again, probably regularly!

  We stopped while out walking ,enjoyed a three course meal and drinks ,staff very friendly ,and dog friendly a very attractive pub old style charm and a nice garden too... read more sit in under cover , beautiful in the sunshine can't wait too return sometime

  It's quite hard to find your way to Graffham, deep in beautiful countryside but once you are there it's easy to find The Foresters Arms. Reopened four years ago, we... read more had a warm welcome from the owners and some fabulous food. I believe you can stay there too.

  This was our first visit after a 4 mile walk from cocking and needing a good lunch. We had 3 dogs and the publican was happy with this. There was... read more a good welcome, the pub looked ready for business and was welcoming with a fire...More

  We stayed here for a wedding nearby and the team couldn’t have been more helpful. David worked hard to let us check in on time and Kurt, the chef looked... read more after us with his smile and charm the next day!

  Absolutely amazing service, came here for my birthday- amazing hospitality! Even gave me and my other half complimentary prosseco, and even helped him embarrass me by singing happy birthday! ... read more /> Big thanks to the bar staff, the chefs- great food! And also the management!
Very welcoming!
Wonderful evening and would highly recommend to anyone nearby.
We stayed at Graffham camping and caravan site, even though it was a 20 minuet walk from where we stayed- it was totally worth it!

  What a great pub. Wonderful in every way possible. Nicely decorated with a calm atmosphere, dog friendly, attentive and polite staff, amazing chef and a great menu with lots of... read more choice. The food was truly exceptional and can highly recommend a visit.

  My wife and I had a most enjoyable stay at your inn at during our South Downs Way walk. We are from the US and having made many walks over... read more the past few years we have stayed in quite a few inns but The Forrester rates among the best in overall feel. Friendly staff and local customers, very good room and food and just a great inviting atmosphere. My compliments to Dave, Kurt and the staff for keeping such a well run pub during these most difficult times

  Room was small but comfy although very warm with no fan. Ensuiet was nice apart from extractor fan not working.Slightly overpriced but the service Amy gave at breakfast was very... read more good and sort of made up for any niggles.

  After a very wet day on Friday walking the South Downs Way with my son we both decided, after checking the weather, to finish the walk on Saturday. We headed... read more for Graffham to catch a bus. Having found the Foresters Arms they said buses rarely stop in Graffham.

Explaining our predicament they couldn’t have been more helpful, organizing a taxi for us. After a relaxing lunch in the garden and a most welcomed beer. It would have been great to stay a little longer to enjoy the live music in the evening.

Highly recommend.

  Refurbished pub in the quiet village of Graffham run by a very friendly couple, close to Petworth and with its grand National Trust house and antique shops. Our room on... read more the first floor was modern and comfortable and the bar/dining areas downstairs were very pleasant. Our only reservation was whether the renovation had been over-enthusiastic and might have left more antique patina of what is a very old pub. Food was great - including excellent Spanish dishes one evening. Cooked breakfast was terrific. The South Downs Way is within uphill walking distance of the pub.

  We had some drinks here on Good Friday afternoon and decided to return the following evening for a meal . Great food good portions , lovely friendly atmosphere created by... read more the landlords and bar staff . We will be sure to return when we are next in the area.

  The Forresters Arms exceeded all expectations. The food was 5*, great quantities too! The staff super attentive and the chef even made an effort to come and say hello and... read more check on everyone’s meals which was lovely. I couldn’t fault it one little bit ! Thank you for making Sunday lunch such an enjoyable experience.

  Went to The Foresters Arms for an evening meal. Sat in the garden as temp was 30degC even at 7:00pm! The garden was nice with tables on slabs so no... read more wobbly tables and chairs. They serve the local Long Man ales (very nice ales) and the bar staff were great. Very dog friendly, Max gives this pub 5 paws.
The food was really good. I had a terrine starter which had excellent pink picked veg and water cress, my wife had the crab cocktail which was also very good. For mains I had a sea bass but the pork ribs my wife had were excellent, definitely recommend those. My compliments to Kurt the chef who came out to ensure that our meal was ok. More

  Sunday lunch for 12 .. I started with Chicken pate mousse with warm granary bread and chutney , delicious. Followed by tender beef, huge Yorkshire pudding served... read more with braised carrots creamed leeks, parsnips , broccoli roast potatoes and an amazing gravy. Portion was so large I couldn't indulge in a sweet , but those who did enjoyed their choices... we all enjoyed our visit in this very cosy pub restaurant. Will definitely be coming back to try the a la carte menu . Very attentive friendly staff. Would recommend .

  Set in a rural village this was our first visit but definitely won't be our last .There is warm welcome awaiting us and excellent choice of drinks including local... read more ales The menu equally good choice and beautifully cooked especially the venison which was also very well presented. Lovely desserts Inc cheese board of local produce.

  Really nice accommodation, modern, beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, really couldn’t fault. Comfy bed with a nice smart bathroom. Silent during the night so guaranteed a good nights sleep. The pub... read more downstairs served some of the best food I have had in ages. Thanks for a great visit.

  Room was nice but small and very warm with no fan.Had to have blinds pulled down or people sitting in pub garden can see you,so no fresh air coming... read more in.whoever designed that hasn't stayed in that room.no kettle but a hot water despensing machine set for a mug when small cups were supplied so hot water went everywhere, dangerous,extractor in ensuiet not working and towel rad on full making our room even warmer.simple things spoilt the stay really. Breakfast was good although we were not told on Booking in what time breakfast was.in my opinion Overpriced.

  I stayed for one night in June with my wife. The pub was a stopping-off point on our walk of the South Downs Way. It is about 2... read more miles off the trail so be prepared for a walk to get off the trail and back on to it.

The pub made a welcome break and provided everything we needed. The recently refurbished bedroom was fine, although the bathroom was a little small and a bit sparse for a room of that price. We paid £150 for bed and breakfast.

The evening meal was very good with a reasonable choice of meat, fish and vegetarian options. We didn't have the cooked breakfast that was on offer but the choice of cereal and pastries was fine.

The staff were friendly and attentive. Overall it was a pleasant and welcome place to stay on our walk.

I haven't given the Foresters Arms an excellent rating because I felt the size of room and facilities weren't quite as good value as other places we stayed at on our walk. If you do want to stay there, it might be worth looking out for special offers or discounts to bring the price down. More

  Exceptional quality of food with beautiful presentation in beautiful setting. Service was attentive and prompt. Couldn’t fault the experience. Lamb rump to die for with oodles of lovely unctuous jus.... read more Great value too. Absolutely loved this place. May go back tomorrow and have the same again.

  My friend and I had calamari for a quick lunch today. The worst calamari I have ever tasted. Straight out of the freezer I suspect, thin rings of bland rubber... read more - absolutely dreadful. Accompanied by a few bits of salad leaves with dressing that tasted like it came out of a bottle. The Foresters used to be good three owners back - what a waste of a potential gem

  This was a first visit for a very long time. One thing I really liked was that the menu was not overloaded with choices. There was a specials board with... read more extra choices including 2 roasts. The yorkies were huge!!!! There was a good amount of vegetables to share between 3 of us. Very nice. Two of the party had battered haddock and chips. The consensus was that the batter was the crispest they had ever had and the fish was lovely. The only criticism was it was served on a board and the chips kept escaping!!! For desserts 2 had the sticky toffee pudding which got the thumbs up, one salted caramel ice cream, (lovely), one lemon sorbet (very lemony) and a chocolate brownie. All very nice.
The staff were nice and friendly and gave us good service.
The food was not over priced and the portions good.
Would we go there again. Yes. Absolutely. The setting is great, right at the base of the South downs . I think it will be really nice place to visit in the summer when you can sit outside and enjoy the view.

  Friendly, welcoming with pleasant surroundings. They were accommodating to cooking in alternative oil due to my mums allergy, we felt like it was no trouble at all and would recommend.... read more The steak deal on a Wednesday was good value and tasty too.

  Excellent lunch at this great village pub. Welcoming landlord, safe guidelines, plenty of space outside and under cover but most of all delicious lunch. Would thoroughly recommend.fantastic walks well signposted... read more around this village to work up an appetite.

  We stayed for one night only in the largest of the three rooms. We were made very welcome and we were escorted to our room which was at... read more the front overlooking the road. The road has very little traffic and our night was undisturbed despite the hot nighttime temperatures and the requirement to have the windows open.
The bed had fresh, crisp linen and there were two white toweling dressing gowns for use after a bath or shower. The bathroom is the one they show on the website, containing a large bath and a very roomy shower. Very nice.
The drinks were good too!
Before retiring we were asked at what time we should like breakfast the following morning and at the appointed hour the chef was ready and waiting to provide a full English breakfast to our requirements. He asked that we took advantage of the continental breakfast while he worked in the kitchen. The breakfast was excellent!
Thank you all very much for making our short stay very enjoyable. More