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Macklins at The Riverside

British • Pulborough
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4.3/5
(01798) 903223 Old Cornstore, Swan Bridge, Pulborough, Sussex, RH20 2BJ (01798)9…Show
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Pulborough coffee shop and bistro on the banks of the River Arun in the picturesque West Sussex countryside.
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About Macklins at The Riverside

Situated on the banks of the River Arun in the pretty West Sussex village of Pulborough, Macklins at the Riverside is a smartly appointed coffee shop and bistro at the heart of the local community.  Owners Tom and Bev have created a warm and welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy delicious food and drink along with exceptional service. Macklins is open for breakfast and lunch Wednesday to Sunday and the bistro is open in the evenings Thursday to Saturday. And don’t miss the Sunday roasts. In the warmer summer months the outside area is ideal to soak up the sunshine and throughout the year there is a regular roster of events, including live music and Murder Mystery nights. Macklins is also a great choice for weddings and all kinds of private events and functions.  

Sugarvine
4.3
Food 4.4/5
Service 4.4/5
Atmosphere 4.1/5
Value for Money 4.1/5
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Mon closed
Tue closed
Wed 09:00 - 16:00 —
Thu 09:00 - 16:00 18:30 - 21:30
Fri 09:00 - 16:00 18:30 - 21:30
Sat 09:00 - 16:00 18:30 - 21:30
Sun 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 19:30
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Natasha Francis
On one of those rare, golden days, as we cruised through the sunlit countryside with thirst and hunger growing, a stylish bistro/pub caught our eye beside a picturesque bridge. We quickly pulled into the riverside car park, expecting nothing more than ordinary pub grub. Instead, we were greeted by Talented Tom, the owner and BBQ maestro, who promised the finest meat feast in town. The riverside garden offered a peaceful retreat, where the mouthwatering aroma from the BBQ pit teased our senses and set our appetites alight. What looks like a humble menu on the wall is actually a gateway to a sensory adventure that will surprise you at every turn. Tom's BBQ platter tempted diners to indulge far beyond their limits, with generous portions perfect for taking home. We ordered a burger and a hot dog, expecting a quick bite, but the meat was melt-in-your-mouth tender, bursting with seasoning and cooked to perfection by Tom's expert hand. Every bite was irresistible. Staff were smiling and friendly towards new faces, and Tom showed us great hospitality, making us feel welcome straight away. The kayaks available for hire tempted us to return for another round of riverside adventure. The bathroom was very clean, and the bar area was perfect for any mixologist. This place is a hidden countryside gem, and I cannot wait to return with friends and family to share the unforgettable wild boar hot dog and beef burger I discovered here.
5.0
Cia
Incredible bbq, we will be back!! Xx
Sheila Francis
We had a lovely breakfast, and the staff were very friendly, will definitely be back
Kate Jones
This was our first BBQ platter at The Riverside and it won’t be our last. All the meat was cooked to perfection, succulent and juicy and the sides complemented the array of meat to perfection, The selection of rubs and marinades used were full of flavour and I would highly recommend.
3.5
Ken & Teresa
BBQ Sunday Food was very nice We had Chicken on the bone, Beef and sausage Come with cauliflower cheese coleslaw plus more it was very quiet considering it was a Sunday but I think it maybe the hot weather
Chris
We had lunch and although quiet it was a nice atmosphere. Staff was lovely, very friendly and helpful. The Menu is mains based, not too big with a good choice. The food was freshly cooked and very tasty. We very much liked place and had a good experience.
Amanda Skidmore
Caroline Ley
Music was outstanding. Food was shocking. You shouldn’t have to ask for salt and pepper. We were not offered any condiments ie, apple sauce, mint sauce or horseradish. Pork belly inedible, wouldn’t have fed to my dog. My husband couldn’t eat and staff handled very unprofessionally. Did offer more meat but the moment had passed. Cauliflower Cheese was cheese with cauliflower. We were not the only people who did not enjoy their food. We were not offered dessert? Happy to take the money even though we hadn’t eaten and complained. We didn’t go out for a free meal though! Extremely disappointed has the potential but did not tick any of the boxes today except for the music,
3.8
Pam Wilson
Went to a Blues night, great atmosphere. Ordered from the eight@ menu food delicious but maybe serving the hot food on hot plates would be sensible. Will certainly be going again.
4.0
Tif
Visiting Pulborough for the weekend. Decided to reserve a table the Friday night for dinner at 8. Received a call from a friendly lady on the day to inform me it was Bingo night starting at that time. As we were not interested in the Bingo, we brought forward the reservation to 7. The pub is a tad different to the norm but it was a nice place which hosts to the locals and the atmosphere was lively and staff very nice. Had to chuckle when asked for the menu and was informed there wasn’t one and the choice of food was burger, veggie burger or potato croquettes. Figured this was due to Bingo night. However, the burgers and croquettes we had were delicious.
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