Littlehampton used to have lots of pubs but now many have closed. Some closed years ago but closures have accelerated in the last years mainly, in my opinion, due to the smoking ban which although I no longer smoke think was one of the worst things to happen to pubs (where are all the hoards of non-smokers who were supposed to fill the pubs after the ban!), greedy breweries forcing up the prices, unscrupulous property companies who don’t make their money out of pub profits but from charging tenants extortionate rents and then tying them to a brewery at such at cost per barrel they cannot afford to sell the beer at a competitive price and finally mis-guided government policy which demonises drinking because they need a scapegoat for the dysfunctional elements in society that successive governments of all political persuasions have created. So they end up penalising the 99% of drinkers who cause no trouble. Well that is my opinion anyway. Any old photos or just information please Email Me
Dating from 1864 and originally called ‘The Custom House Tavern’ because it is situated almost next to the 1864 Customs House: Has an area inside with views over the river. Food and accommodation available.
Address: Wharf Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5DD
Tel: 01903 722335
Website: http://www.thearunview.co.uk/
Nice pub with friendly staff and food available during the day. Live music on a Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, large garden out the back (closes at 9:30pm and when the music is on).
Address: 32 Surrey St, Littlehampton, BN17 5BH
Tel: 01903 713324
Dating back to 1735 when it was a coaching inn with large stables and worker’s cottages within it’s grounds. It was also a safe haven for smugglers, their tunnels can still be seen in the cellar today. B & B accommodation available. Food served.
Address: 34 High St, Littlehampton, BN17 5ED
Tel: 01903-715789
Friendly family run pub which is also a free house. Recently undergone a refit and now has a stage for live music. Also shows most live football matches on their large flat screen televisions, juke box and pool table.
Address: Duke Street, Littlehampton, BN17 6EU
Tel: 01903 716557
Often still referred to by locals as the Tower Club, open late at the weekends and hosts special events from time to time.
Address: 8-10 Clifton Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5AS
Tel: 01903 726320
Sadly another victim of the recession. Closed in September 2009. We wait and see what may become of it.
Your author hasn’t visited this pub so can’t comment on it. Located near the seafront and close to the Harbour Amusement Park, it is convenient for people spending their time in and around the beach area.
Address: 61 Pier Rd, Littlehampton, BN17 5LP
Tel: 01903 713358
Very friendly, for dogs and humans. Friendly atmosphere and staff, with country inn style seating. Good beer and safe night out. Also food during the day and live music most Friday nights.
Address: 5 Norfolk Rd, Littlehampton, BN17 5PL
Tel: 01903 713112
Situated near the sea front and right next to the Harbour Amusement Park and the Windmill Entertainment Centre the Windmill is a Harvester pub with an extensive menu and family orientated approach.
Address: Coastguard Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5LH
Tel: 01903721685
Website: http://www.harvester.co.uk/find-a-harvester/Thewindmilllittlehampton.html
This Wetherspoon pub preserves the name of the old inn which stood behind a large elm tree at the junction of High Street and Surrey Street. Cut down in the 1820s, the pub and the tree had been a focal point for this part of town. Also has Wi-Fi access.
Address: 14–18 Surrey Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5BG
Tel: 01903 739863
Website: http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/pubs/pub-details.php?PubNumber=534
Opened June, with a good range of real ales at very reasonable prices. Food available during the week and also a carvery on the first floor at the weekend. Regular live music. Has recently undergone a major refurbishment by its new owners who have done a good job with it.
Address: Tel: 01903 731784
29 High Street Website: http://www.thecrownlittlehampton.co.uk/
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 5EG
A nice, basic boozer with some decent ales on.
Address:
96 Wick Street,
Littlehampton,
BN17 7JS
Tel. 01903 716459
Membership required. CIU affiliated
Formerly known as The Littlehampton United Services Club.
Address: Maltravers Rd, Littlehampton, BN17 5NA
Tel: 01903 717513
Membership required.
Address: 90-91, South Terrace, Littlehampton, BN17 5LJ
Tel: 01903 715545
Membership required, CIU affiliated.
Address: Wick Street, Littlehampton, BN17 7JH
Tel: 01903 714054
Here are some of the more recent closures, eventually I hope to have pictures of other pubs that closed longer ago.
