Some pubs are famous for their roasts, some for their sandwiches but The Bull prides itself on being a bit different - it's famed for its pizzas and has boldly labelled itself The Pizza Pub.

"Not everyone likes steak and kidney pie," says landlord Brian Snell. "We look like a traditional country pub when all's said and done but with a different slant to it."

There are 24 varieties of pizza, ranging from old classics to the quirky, all generously topped.

"We call them gourmet pizzas with edge-to-edge toppings," says Brian. He admits Italians might not approve of his outlandish pizzeria but it has certainly tickled the tastebuds of those living in Mid Sussex and beyond - customers come from a 20-mile radius.

In fact, it was the pizzas which first attracted Brian and his wife Zoe to the pub. The pair used to run Moons restaurant in Brighton but, as a Henfield resident, Brian was a regular at The Bull.

"We used to come for lunch and bump into people we knew from Brighton. It seemed a bit more fun than a normal pub and we always used to enjoy eating the pizzas. It had a pretty good reputation."

So, five years ago, when the opportunity came up to take over, Brian and Zoe didn't hesitate and moved back to the village.

The biggest seller is the Quaker's, which is topped with smoked duck, hoi sin sauce, spring onions and cucumber.

Other popular choices include the Spicy Gringo (chilli con carne, jalapenos, sour cream and tortilla chips), the Tropical, (tomatoes, cheese, banana, olive, pineapple, oregano and sweetcorn), the Neptune (monkfish, tiger prawns and roasted lemon), the Bombay (chilli oil, mushrooms, chicken tikka, mozzarella, onions, green peppers, pineapple, mango chutney and cumin) and the Italian (Bolognese sauce, garlic, mozzarella, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, parmesan and herbs).

There are also 34 extra toppings, such as egg, brie, banana, artichoke and asparagus - so you can create your own masterpiece. Dough is made by a local baker and delivered fresh every day.

Pizza prices start from £4.25 for a small original and go up to £12.35.

The rather cute sounding pizza bambio is just £2.50 and the pub also does a Pizza Pie (calzone-style - baked bread filled with sauce and cheese, stuffed with four fillings then topped with parmesan and tomato sauce, £6.95) and loads of veggie options.

If it's too much to devour in one go, you can take your pizza home in a box.

The pub also has a takeaway service.

The menu does include a variety of "normal" dishes such as chicken, steak and pasta (from £6.50) under the wonderful heading of Donta Like Pizza. Brian is particularly proud of the drinks selection, which boasts seven lagers (including Hoegaarden, the German Bituburger and Spain's number one - Cruz Campo), four real ales and 14 wines.

The Victorian building is next to the River Adur and was originally a coaching inn, offering respite on the London to Brighton road.

Pizzas aside, with an old-fashioned interior, a skittle alley (available for hire), darts, two roaring log fires, a large garden and a children's outdoor play area, this is a traditional freehouse in every other way.

Review by Leilah Nicola