Bus and Pub Tour: Littlehampton to Goring
Fancy a pub social We're planning a relaxed tour from Littlehampton to Goring, checking out some top pubs and micropubs to the west of our area. It'll be a mix of walking and hopping on the bus.
Pub & Micropub Tour
The George, 12pm.
14-18 Surrey Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5BG.
We have set up a CAMRA trip for this social, which allows you to score beers, see photos of each venue, and view the pubs on a map. Please click the link for full details: Littlehampton to Goring Pubs & Micropubs
| Time | Location | Transport |
|---|---|---|
| Noon | The George, 14-18 Surrey Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5BG | 4mins walk from Littlehampton Train Station & Anchor Springs Bus exchange (700 / 701 / 11 / 9) |
| 12.45 | Walk to New Inn (15 Minutes) | |
| 13:00 | New Inn, 5 Norfolk Road, Littlehampton, BN17 5PL | |
| 13:55 | Walk to General Henry’s bus stop, Horsham Road. (14 minute walk). Catch 701 bus to Rustington Shops at 14:17 | 701 bus to Rustington Shops (17, 32, 47 or 02 minutes past) 14 minutes bus journey |
| 14:31 | The Quill, 106 The Street, Rustington, BN16 3NJ | |
| 15:20 | Walk to Rustington Shops bus stop (4minutes). Catch 11 bus to East Preston, Arun Court at 15:24 | 11 bus to East Preston (24 or 54 minutes past) 8 minutes bus journey |
| 15:28 | Great Dane, 23 Sea Road, East Preston, BN16 1JN | |
| 16:25 | Walk to Arun Court bus stop (2 minutes) Catch 11 bus to Ferring War Memorial at 16:32 | 11 bus to Ferring War Memorial (32 or 2 minutes past) 15 minutes bus journey |
| 16:47 | The Henty Arms, 2 Ferring Lane, Ferring, BN12 6QY | |
| 17:30 | Walk to Rassasy & The Snug (5 minutes) | |
| 17:35 | Rassasy & The Snugg, 50 Ferring Street, Ferring, BN12 5JP | |
| 18:16 | Walk to the bus stop by Link to Hope Charity shop (1minute). Catch 11 bus to Goring by Sea, George V Ave at 18:17 | 11 bus to Goring by Sea, George V Avenue (47 or 17 minutes past) 5 minutes bus journey |
| 18:22 | The Fynn, 54 Goring Road, Goring, BN12 4AD | |
| 19:00 | Elephant in the Room, 40 Goring Road, Goring, BN12 4AD | |
| 19:45 | End Tour |
- Onward Travel Options
- Bus into Worthing (routes 11, 700 or 701)
- Return bus back to Littlehampton. (routes 11 or 701)
- Walk to West Worthing train station (20minutes) which is located opposite The Foresters and near The Green Man
Post Event Report
Our pub crawl kicked off at The George in Littlehampton. The original five of us quickly settled in, sampling their impressive seasonal offerings: the festive Maxim Santastic and Rudgate Evil Elf. The evergreen Oakham Citra was a firm favourite before we headed across town.
Our second stop, The New Inn, was a haven of warmth. We were greeted with a wonderful welcome and the cosy sight of armchairs gathered around a roaring log fire. The ever-changing cask selection included Black Sheep Snowflake, Long Man Bitter, and Dorking Brewery Winters Coming.
Next, a quick bus trip took us directly to The Quill in Rustington. Despite the wet and rainy weather outside, the bar was bright and welcoming. We made the most of their cask selection, trying all four offerings: Long Man Green Hopped Ale, Firebird Heritage, Three Acre Amarillo Pale, and Lost Pier's Snitches get Stiches.
A short hop later, we arrived at The Great Dane in East Preston. The pub was packed due to the East Preston Christmas Festival, and it was easy to see why, as they also serve great coffee and pastries. We managed to enjoy their two casks: Shepherds Neeme Spitfire and Langhams Hip Hop.
The journey continued to The Rassy and Snug in Ferring, a unique spot described as a delicatessen with a bar nestled at the back. While strictly keg, they focus on local excellence with Sussex Beers, Wines, and Gins. Being able to order great bar snacks from the deli menu was a highlight, as we enjoyed Hand Otto and Unbarred Almafi.
Our final bus ride took us to Goring. We dropped into The Fynn, where the cask lineup featured Deya Fresh Hop, Longman Best Bitter, and two options from New Bristol Beer Factory. Our group had started to thin out, but we made one last move to The Elephant in the Room. It was our first time visiting, and we were made incredibly welcome, finishing the night on the crisp, citrus notes of a Blue Moon served with a slice of orange.