Anglesey Arms at Halnaker, The

In their endeavour to provide good food along with traditional pub fare too many country inns are losing their roots as the centre of village life. The Anglesey Arms, a Georgian country pub with a separate dining room and large garden does well to blend the two successfully. People travel to taste their renowned beers and seasonal specialities in the warm and cordial atmosphere created by owners Roger and Jools Jackson.

As tourists back from a trip to the nearby Boxgrove archaeological site nurse their drink and try the homemade Selsey crab pate with brown toast, the locals could be sharing a plate of charcuterie, marinated olives and artichokes with warm ciabatta, whilst discussing the odds at the famous horse racing event affectionately called Glorious Goodwood. A visit there is incomplete without their famous Scotch fillet and sirloin steaks.

On the booze front there is Stowford Press Cider and an excellent range of lagers, minerals, spirits, liqueurs and wines.