The Black Horse

The Black Horse is a British countryside pub with rooms on High Street in Amberley, West Sussex. Set in a Grade II listed nineteenth-century building, it offers a base for exploring the village, the surrounding fields and the South Downs National Park. Amberley station is around a 20-minute walk away, with a route passing through the village and past Amberley Castle.

The kitchen follows the seasons and works with farms and producers across West Sussex. The menu focuses on straightforward British cooking, with breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the pub and dining room. Meat for Sunday roasts and weekend barbecues comes from the Gladwin farm, while the wider food offer reflects the area’s agricultural character.

Drinks centre on Nutbourne wines, alongside local beers and English ciders. The bar and dining spaces have a lived-in country-pub feel, making the venue suitable for an unhurried lunch, an evening meal or a drink after a day outdoors. The location also works for an itinerary that includes Brighton and the South Downs.

Accommodation is provided in rooms within the old building, each shaped by the property’s period features. Details include free-standing baths, locally made pottery and British wool blankets, creating a calm setting for a short break. The rooms provide a practical base for walks, visits to nearby vineyards and wider exploration of West Sussex.

The Black Horse suits countryside weekends, meals centred on local produce and stays that combine a village pub with access to walking routes. It also offers event and private-hire options, giving groups a way to enquire about using the venue for a larger gathering.