We’re delighted to share that The Three Horseshoes Inn, in Lickfold has been named in OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice: Best Overall Restaurants in West Sussex. A list of the top-rated restaurants across the county, judged entirely on real feedback from people who’ve actually eaten with us.
We’ve held a place in the top 10 since June 2026, with a 4.8-star average, alongside some genuinely excellent company across the county.
What the Diners’ Choice Award Actually Means
Unlike a lot of restaurant awards, OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice isn’t decided by a panel or a paid submission – it’s built entirely from verified reviews left by diners who booked and ate at the restaurant through OpenTable.
To even qualify, a restaurant needs a strong volume of genuine reviews and completed reservations over a rolling period, and a consistently high rating across food, service, ambience and value. In other words, it’s less “who’s got the best marketing” and more “who actually delivers a good night out, again and again.”
That’s exactly why we’re proud of it. It’s not a reflection of one great meal or one glowing write-up – it’s the average of hundreds of real visits, from regulars who’ve been coming for years to people stopping in for the first time on their way through Lickfold, West Sussex.
What Sets Us Apart
If you’ve eaten with us, you’ll probably know why – but for anyone visiting for the first time, our seasonal menu is built around locally sourced produce, with full options for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets, all served inside a genuine 16th-century Sussex pub.
We’re dog-friendly throughout, have a west-facing garden for the warmer months, and we take the little things – service, pacing, a warm welcome – as seriously as what’s on the plate. It’s clearly working, and we’ve got the diners to thank for saying so.
Thank You
Awards like this only happen because people keep coming back, and because our kitchen and front-of-house team turn up and do it properly, service after service. So thank you – to everyone who’s booked a table, left a review, or told a friend to come and try us. We’re planning on staying on this list for a long time yet.
Book a table with us today, or explore our seasonal menu and gift vouchers on our website.
FAQS
What is OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice award? It’s a recognition given to restaurants with consistently high ratings from verified diners who booked through OpenTable, based on real reviews rather than editorial judging or paid entry.
Where does The Three Horseshoes Inn, rank in West Sussex? The Three Horseshoes has held a top 10 spot on OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice: Best Overall Restaurants in West Sussex since June 2026, currently ranked 7th with a 4.8-star rating.
Is The Three Horseshoes Inn a good restaurant near Petworth? Yes – as an OpenTable Diners’ Choice award winner for Best Overall Restaurants in West Sussex, The Three Horseshoes Inn is independently rated among the top restaurants in the county by verified diners.
