The World's End Patching

The World’s End Patching is a traditional country pub and restaurant on Arundel Road in Patching, near Worthing. It offers a relaxed setting for meals, drinks and family occasions, with a character shaped by log fires, comfortable dining spaces and an easy-going pub atmosphere. For visitors exploring West Sussex beyond Brighton, it provides a rural alternative to town-centre dining.

The food centres on hearty pub classics and familiar dishes suited to casual meals, family gatherings and celebrations. Sunday lunch is a particular feature, with a traditional roast built around roast beef, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes and gravy prepared in the kitchen. The food service also suits weekday dining and informal catch-ups, while the drinks menu includes wine, drinks from around the world and a selection of ales, including Badger beers brewed in Dorset.

Outdoor space adds another reason to visit in warmer weather. The pub has a terrace for relaxing in the sunshine, as well as a secluded garden where children can play and burn off some energy. Inside, log fires give the venue a cosy feel, making it suitable for a meal, a drink by the fire or a longer family get-together. The combination of traditional food, a broad drinks choice and a welcoming setting keeps the experience firmly rooted in the country-pub style.

The World’s End Patching is family-friendly and dog-friendly, with dogs welcome in the pub and restaurant when seating is arranged in advance. That makes it practical for mixed groups that want to include four-legged companions, whether the visit is for coffee and cake, dinner or a Sunday roast. The venue also caters to simple occasions, from a drink with a friend to a family meal marking a special event.

Located in Patching near Worthing, the pub is well placed for diners seeking a country setting away from the busier coastal streets. Reservations are available, and advance booking is sensible for Sunday lunch, family gatherings and visits involving dogs. The terrace, garden, fireside atmosphere and classic menu give the venue a flexible character across the seasons, with something for relaxed drinks, informal dining and traditional Sunday meals.