The Foresters Arms is a Grade II Listed Building dating back to the 17th Century. It is set in the heart of the village of Graffham nestling at the foot of the South Downs and is a popular resting place for walkers on the South Downs Way.
It was formerly called The Star and Garter Inn and we know that George Goff was the landlord in 1861. The name change cannot be dated but was certainly caused by the Alberry family's interest in the Ancient Order of Foresters in the late 1800s when George Alberry was High Chief Ranger and was "much respected" according to one village history.
The building was listed as a timber-framed medieval house in the survey of 1950 and had at least four bays. It has served the village as a public house with attached brew house, bakery and shop and at one time, it also housed a butchery, taxi service, coal merchant and bookmaker. The Alberry family, together with the Nudds, ran The Foresters for many years, including George (known always as Salter), his son, Richard and his grandson, Cecil, who finally retired in 1959.
Today the pub has two open fires, beamed ceilings and a secluded garden to enjoy the sunshine with a chilled glass of wine. Perfect! We pride ourselves on serving honest, fresh, unpretentious, seasonal food, along with a compact but lovingly and carefully selected wine list.
Whether you decide to join us for lunch or dinner after a bracing South Downs walk or perhaps stay the night for a quiet getaway, we are sure you will enjoy your time with us and we look forward to seeing you.