Frog And Nightgown, Faygateback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
A worthy review below and one which actually captures essentially everything I felt needed saying about the rejuvenated Frog & Nightgown.
It is so rewarding to see a pub return from the brink after the previous private owner left, with the outlook seemingly predictably set on conversion to a residential dwelling. Just goes to show what a vigorous campaign of action to revive a pub can do, along with a bit of luck that the right person comes along to be able to make that revival work, which fortunately was the case here. Now a thriving tea room in the summer months as well as a fine, cosy pub throughout the year, the F & N is increasingly popular, despite its remote location. The two sides of the business seem to peacefully co-exist, with neither unduly impinging on the other's atmosphere or viability. On the local grapevine, I haven't heard a word said against it - quite the reverse, so all signs are positive for the next few years at this valued - and saved - hostelry.
Keep up the excellent work folks. I just wish I could drop in more frequently.
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Pleased to report that the F & N is open and a must-visit for those who enjoy unpretentious rural pubs serving a good choice of well-kept ales in beautiful surroundings. Our visit on a hot Saturday afternoon found beers from Harveys, Dark Star and Long Man breweries, all in excellent condition. Fuller's London Pride was also available.
The pub has been smartened up a little, without sacrificing its former character. Food is served and the building now includes a tea-room, providing another dimension for visitors to enjoy.
The well-maintained garden is enormous and has far-reacing views across the surrounding countryside. No car park apparent but there's easy parking on the quiet lane outside.
This must be a contender for the perfect country pub.
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Sadly now closed following the deaths of the lanldord and his wife.
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Yes, quaint and charming as previous commentaries imply. When ending your visit by car, though, best to recover your tracks by going back to the main road, as the lane towards Rusper gets more and more narrow with some scary hairpin bends.
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This marvellous pub used to be known as the Royal Oak.It was the last pub in the Horsham area to have a restricted beer retailaer's licence.It was beer or nothing,also the only pub in the area with the ring the bull game.Long may it survive even with its new silly name.
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All comments below still applicable.
Definitely worth a visit and we'll be heading back there for another lunchtime pint one day (getting out of Gatwick/Crawley is well advised). Had a pint of Harveys bitter which was excellently kept.
The landlady is chatty and full of old time stories.
The dog Spitz is very friendly (according to the landlady he is a dobermann/alsatian/greyhound mix).
9/10 for old school charm
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I am very pleased to report that the pub remains exactly as described below.
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The pub is owned by Jim, WWII halifax pilot, but his charming wife runs it as he is losing mobility. I love this place so much but normally only manage to visit once a year after a walk through the bluebells from Faygate station.
Please visit soon. Tempus mori. Once it is gone you will never see its like again (and if the dog persuades you to kick a ball for him in the garden you will have to kick it back, as his job is to run around it, not pick it up)..
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This is a remarkable pub and you could easily miss it. Firstly, it is off the beaten track, about a mile away from the Horsham/Crawley A264 trunk road. Secondly, it could easily be mistaken for a modest little rural abode, with the small pub sign being the only giveaway. There's barely any car parking space, no food other than crisps and nuts, and music is a selection of old LPs next to a gramaphone. So why on earth visit? Well because for starters this idyllic pub has beautifully kept real ales on offer. Also because the bar is (as everyone says) just like being in someone's front lounge! The garden is a wonderful place to relax in warm weather, away from the bustle of, well just about everything! For a truly interesting and different pub experience it's well worth finding.
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