And that means plenty of pubs and restaurants to enjoy the amazing views from. We asked the Sussex World team what their favourites were – so here are just some of the best places across Sussex where you can enjoy a drink or a meal while soaking up the scenery.
![Next to the river, The Bridge, in Shoreham High Street, features a large sun terrace where you can sit and watch the Adur go by.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjlhODcyOWVjLTRlYjktNDgwZC1iODYwLWViMDMwOGY0MDY0NTphZjdjZDIxNC1jZDdmLTQzMTMtODQ1My1hYmVmMzA4YmMzMTU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
17. The Bridge, Shoreham
Next to the river, The Bridge, in Shoreham High Street, features a large sun terrace where you can sit and watch the Adur go by.Photo: Google
![The Jack & Jill Inn is situated at the foot of the South Downs at Clayton and is overlooked by the famous Jack & Jill windmills.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBiYjkzNGQ1LTJlNWUtNDhkNi04Y2QxLTkyNmUyZjBjYTc4YjoyY2U2NjM2My0yMWNlLTRlODMtODJiNi1kYTAyMmQ1MDA4ZmI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
18. The Jack & Jill Inn, Clayton
The Jack & Jill Inn is situated at the foot of the South Downs at Clayton and is overlooked by the famous Jack & Jill windmills.Photo: Google
![Crawley's Smith & Western sits in Tilgate Park. The American-themed eatery overlooks the picturesque lake and forest.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmMwZDc3ZjRmLTk2YmUtNGRmZi1iMzE2LTNjODQyMTA0OTYzNjo3NmZkZWY4Yy1mZWE5LTRhNWItOGEzMy0zYWJmOTZlYTkxMDM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
19. Smith & Western, Crawley
Crawley's Smith & Western sits in Tilgate Park. The American-themed eatery overlooks the picturesque lake and forest.Photo: Google
![This West Sussex village pub dates back to the 16th century. Situated in Upper Beeding High Street, its large garden backs onto the River Adur and has great views of the South Downs.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjM1OTY0YTJkLTZiZGMtNGY2Ny1iNmMwLThmZGRjN2ZkMzg2YjowODdiNGQ1Yi0zNTgyLTRiOTktYWQ3YS02MjA3MjI4NDQ0NmE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
20. The King's Head, Upper Beeding
This West Sussex village pub dates back to the 16th century. Situated in Upper Beeding High Street, its large garden backs onto the River Adur and has great views of the South Downs.Photo: Google