Elsted, or 'Halesteed' in the Domesday Record, means 'the place where elder grows'. Today this Victorian pub, built originally to cater for Elsted station on the Petersfield-Midhurst branch railway, is surrounded by the glorious countryside of the South Downs. In addition to the bar and restaurant it has four en-suite rooms in a detached coach house alongside, at one time the home of Ballard's Brewery. At least three changing beers usually available, of which one is likely to be sourced locally. No food Sunday evening.