The Berkeley Arms Public House

The Berkeley Arms Public House is a traditional country pub and restaurant located on Delling Lane in Old Bosham, a coastal village near Chichester in West Sussex, England. The pub occupies a Grade II listed building and is known for its classic British pub atmosphere, featuring two roaring log fires in winter and a sunny beer garden in summer. It serves traditional Fuller's beers on tap alongside new and old world wines and a cocktail menu. The food menu focuses on homemade British classics such as prawn cocktail, hand beer-battered fish and chips, steaks from local butchers, and traditional Sunday roasts. The pub is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, benefiting from Bosham's picturesque setting and its historical significance—the village is mentioned in the Bayeux Tapestry. Under licensee Linda Cole, The Berkeley Arms has gained recognition, including being voted Village and Country Pub of the Year 2024-25 and reaching the final six in the BII Licensee of the Year awards 2026. The pub is also active in community fundraising, supporting causes such as Mind and Macmillan through events like the Three Peaks Challenge, charity car washes, and darts marathons.

The Berkeley Arms Public House is a historic pub located in Old Bosham, a village with deep roots in English history. Bosham itself is mentioned in the Bayeux Tapestry, referencing a meeting in 1064 between Harold and Edward the Confessor. The pub operates from a Grade II listed building, indicating architectural and historical significance. While the exact founding date of the pub is not documented in the available sources, it has long served as a traditional country pub in the area. In recent years, under licensee Linda Cole, The Berkeley Arms has garnered attention for its quality and community spirit. It was voted Village and Country Pub of the Year 2024-25, chosen from 338 pubs. In 2026, Linda Cole was a finalist in the BII Licensee of the Year awards, selected from more than 800 nominations and reaching the final six. The pub continues to be a focal point for locals and tourists, offering classic British hospitality in a picturesque coastal setting.

• Voted Village and Country Pub of the Year 2024-25, chosen from 338 pubs.

• Licensee Linda Cole named a finalist in the BII Licensee of the Year awards, reaching the final six from over 800 nominations.

A traditional British country pub offering a warm, relaxed environment with classic food and drink, celebrated for its historic setting and community involvement.

• Traditional Sunday Roast

  Served with all the trimmings.

• Hand Beer Battered Fish & Chips

  Classic pub dish.

• Fuller's Real Ales

  Traditional Fuller's beers on tap.

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2. 2About Us | The Berkeley Arms | Boshamberkeley-arms-bosham.co.uk
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