Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in West Sussex

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in West Sussex? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Safari Pizza co, pizzeria and wine bar

4.8

4.8 (293)

£25 and under

Pizzeria

Haywards Heath

About the restaurant

Wood fired pizzeria and wine bar on the Broadway in Haywards Heath. Serving a selection of fantastic pizzas and wine.

Top review

Sarah

Dined 4 days ago

We had a brilliant evening at safari pizza. Our waitress was very attentive and funny.

The Woods

4.7

4.7 (1261)

£26 to £40

Burgers

Worthing

About the restaurant

Our family have a long history in kitchens. With a soft spot for burgers and a pride in good food.

The owners have designed a specialised menu from their history in catering. Hoping to create quality burgers filled with passion and love.

If your looking for a quick lunch or to come and have drinks with friends - we have something for everyone...

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Food was outstanding! Exactly what you want in a burger bar. Service was excellent

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The Star & Garter

4.7

4.7 (179)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Singleton

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of the Goodwood Estate and surrounded by the South Downs National Park, The Star & Garter in East Dean offers a delicious selection of freshly cooked, local and seasonal food in a charming dining space with red brick and oak beams. Just a mile down the hill from Goodwood Race Course we are 12 minutes drive from Chichester. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner we try to source our ingredients as locally and as seasonally as possible. Whether you are at a Goodwood Event or walking, cycling or just out for a drive and fancy a decent meal at reasonable prices, we like to think we are one of the best around. We have a great courtyard and garden space which can seat up to 100 people. Freshly ground coffee is available all day. With a mixture of local people and tourists there's always a warm welcome here.

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charlotte

Dined 3 days ago

Last min booking accommodated. Places in front of cosy fire. Tasty suunday roast with all trimmings, nicely cooked and good size portion. Also was given a free mini roast for my dog... thank you

That's Amore Italian Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (191)

£25 and under

Italian

Haywards Heath

About the restaurant

A beautiful Italian restaurant in the heart of Lindfield set back from the high street.
That’s Amore brings the flavours of the Italian kitchen to your table.

Order for Collection or book your table with us today.

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Steven

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

The food was outstanding, we were two couples and we all had something different and every dish was perfect. The service we received was excellent and staff were very accommodating. The only slightly negative thing I would say is the ambiance was not brilliant, more of a cafe feel than a restaurant. Having said this I would highly recommend this restaurant, we will definitely being going back. One last thing, the location is excellent right next door to the Bent Arms and on the high street of the beautiful village of Lindfield.

Three Horseshoes, Lickfold

4.5

4.5 (167)

£26 to £40

British

Petworth

About the restaurant

Our menus blend classic British cooking with influences and tastes from Europe and around the world. Guests can select from a broad range of dishes, from ever-popular classics and delicious Sunday roasts.

With new additions to our menus being added to reflect the seasonal nature of local produce, you're guaranteed to find a great tasting dish upon every visit.

Steeped in over 400 years of history, our grade two-listed building offers a unique and delightful setting in which to relax over an award-winning ale, a great tasting meal or a glass of fine wine.

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Zoe

Dined 3 days ago

Warm welcome, best pub roast I have had in a very long time. Highly recommend

The Sportsman Pub

4.5

4.5 (457)

£25 and under

Pub

Burgess Hill

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Sportsman. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Sarah

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

I have visited the Sportsman on a few occasions and each time the service and the food are excellent. We have booked the pods a few times and if there is a group of you they are an excellent choice as it’s similar to having your own private dining room. I definitely recommend the Sportsman.

The Fountain at Ashurst

4.5

4.5 (561)

£25 and under

British

Steyning

About the restaurant

FOOD, DRINK, EVENTS
The Fountain Ashurst is a 16th Century Pub located in the beautiful village of Ashurst, West Sussex.

It is quintessentially English with flagstone flooring, low beams and plenty of cosy corners and comfortable seating.

Extremely popular all year round, you can enjoy our stunning landscaped gardens and pond area outside during the Summer months including the infamous 'beach area'. During the colder months we boast two large fireplaces in both areas of our bar for you to cosy up in and enjoy a warming beverage.

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Emily

Dined 3 days ago

The Fountain is a gorgeous old pub and our Sunday lunch was the best we’ve had in years. We look forward to returning

The farmers

4.4

4.4 (421)

£25 and under

British

Haywards Heath

About the restaurant

We are pleased to be recognised as a family run pub with attentive friendly staff, something that repeatedly comes up on our reviews. Our aim is to provide good quality freshly produced food and at reasonable prices.

We are delighted our customers love the warm welcoming ambience of the pub and enjoy the traditional and slightly quirky decor.

The Farmer’s Sunday lunch always offers a choice of three meats, fresh vegetables and goose fat roast potatoes. We also offer a homemade vegetarian option and can cater for gluten free and other requirements, just ask us.

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Ken

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

We were a small party of 3, and the staff were quick to allocate our pre-booked table. A drinks order was taken quickly and the food order shortly after, which gave us sufficient time to decide. Our drinks came quickly and the food followed and was beautifully hot and remained so. Our server returned after a few minutes to ascertain that all was well and then left us alone until we were finished. The food (scampi and chips for us all) was delicious and nice and hot (as I've already said). The ladies wine they found very acceptable, and my 360 degrees beer was very impressive (apparently its a fairly local brewery). Price was very reasonable and the bar area comfortable with an open fire although we dined in their dining room. Parking is generous and free.

The Sussex Oak at Warnham

4.4

4.4 (99)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Horsham

About the restaurant

Diners choice restaurant and pub , 2023 and 2024 , great cosy pub in the winter with an open fire and a warm welcome !
We are a country pub situated deep in the heart of Sussex, supporting our community and local breweries.
Come and enjoy the finest ales, wines and spirits selected for quality, and excellent food created from fresh local ingredients proud to support local suppliers the village butcher and venison from Warnham Park
Please let us know if youre bringing a dog , as you will be seated in the bar
We have been in the Good Beer Guide for over twenty years in a row, which equates to over a million pints of Good Beer!
We hold the CASK Marque Award for quality, and even prouder to support our nominated charity - the Sussex Air Ambulance.
So, pop in, come and say hello if you are passing, or enjoy some well deserved refreshment at the end of one of the many beautiful walks in the area. Large car park
Muddy wellies, muddy dogs, muddy children! - all welcome

Top review

RogerVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Very warm welcome from the team. Food was excellent & service was paced exactly right. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience & very impressed with the level of customer service. A very pleasant pub.

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