The Foresters, Worthing

Newish micro-pub located in a parade of shops close by the main West Worthing station building. Attractive inside, having been given an unusually light, semi-modern look, with chunky wooden furniture and floral decorations on the tables in the compact rear lounge. Also has a couple of little tables out on the pavement. However, the bar at the front is more what one might expect, with a counter just long enough for four keg taps, a glass-fronted cool room with a stillage for up to 12 casks, a fridge for the crafty cans, and limited seating. I went for the Zephyr from Cwrw Otley (£4.20), one of the five beers in various styles, served by gravity. A selection of four ciders is also available.

The Foresters has only been open a few weeks, but is already attracting a small following. It's very much a standard contemporary micropub with 4 cold-room delivered ales, 4 ciders and 4 keg (one a lager), several wines as well as a well-stocked fridge, albeit at prices that didn't cause anything more than a cursory glance. A wide range of crisps, nuts etc comprise the food offering. You'll find seating at high tables, as well as a narrow shelf, at the front, though the room extends further back than you'd expect, thus providing quite a few more tables there. This micropub seems designed with a broader appeal than some of the oldest examples of the genre (of which there are a few in Worthing) so, while there's plenty of competition locally, I think The Foresters will probably do alright.

Opening Hours are: Monday Closed, Tuesday to Thursday 14:00 - 21:00, Friday and Saturday 12:00 - 21:30, Sunday 12:00 - 18:00 There is a cheeseboard on Sundays, with a contribution to charity requested.

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