We were lucky to walk up ancient Keere street to find the friendly Brewers Arms on a Sunday after…read more5. We were welcomed, well fed, and struck up good conversations. Brewers Arms is a local gem full of heart.

This pub like much of Lewes is just oozing with history, oozing and oozing. The old tavern dates…read moreback to the 1500s and I was pleased to learn as I was sipping my pint of Harvey's best that the pub is not owned by any big chain, but is still a free house. The cosy bar, with it's open fire is perfect for those who've had a big old trample around the downs and are looking for somewhere to sit and have their pint. The beef burgers are made my Richards, the local butchers and are rather tasty, large affairs, which I would wholeheartedly recommend. Also if your looking to watch the footy, you can do so in the back bar. BONUS.

Amazing food and service. Charming grounds and location. Staff and management are warm and…read moreaccommodating.

1/2 Moon is a foody pub - you can sit at the bar but any more than 3 people and you're blocking the…read moreroute from front to back. Food is OK but expensive compared to other similar venues locally - the food is the same as the other pubs in this small, local chain. Not sure this is a good thing as, surely, most people choose a venue on it's food and this takes away that choice... They do offer a Dining Club discount on food (must include a main course) of 10% - this is Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and 'a steak for a tenner' deal on Thursdays. The whole pub is undergoing refurbishment in early 2024 inside and out which is great news as it was looking a bit tired when we last visited. Better weather sees the use of the large field for parking and al-fresco dining which proves very popular, especially at weekends as the pub is located in the South Downs National Park and is just a (steep) walk from the South Downs Way.

This used to be a really nice historic old pub, with good real ale, really outstanding food, and a…read morelovely beer garden out the back.. Now it's just nice, having gone through several transformations on the food front, (first up and then back down-market). It's now settling back to more straightforward pub food (which we haven't yet sampled), and it still retains a good choice of real-ales. The staff seem friendly enough, but the atmosphere isn't quite what it was, with just the wrong sort of juke-box music in the background (to me, rock and historic pubs just don't gel). There are now regular gigs by live bands and other acts. Hopefully, it'll get back on its feet now that it has new landlords. It's situated on Lewes High Street, up St Anne's Hill away from the Castle area.

The Pelhams Arms is situated at the top of Lewes high street, but it is well worth a walk up the…read moreHill! There is a great beer and ale selection on tap and the decor is proper good old old beams, floor boards and sturdy wooden tables. There is a dining area and they serve food at lunchtime and then again in the evening. The menu is pub food, but pub food done well and you will get a hearty portion for your pennies. There are also a number of live music events held on Thursday nights and a DJ plays away the Sunday blues from 4pm. I would recommend the roasts and a good way to feel like you have got out of Brighton and done something worthwhile with a Sunday. There is also a nice garden out back that shelters you from the high street traffic, if you are there on a good day. A very nice pub that ticks all the righht boxes.

So it doesn't take Einstein to work out where this establishment got its name from. Its a really…read moreimpressive pub set at the foot of Lewes' chalk pits that they used to mine in the 18th Century. Its about a mile outside of Lewes so its a little bit quieter than some of the places in town but I think that's great now and again when you want to get away from it all and just take in some beautiful surroundings. The food is all home-cooked pub grub, not too many frills and fancies but its reasonably priced and really tasty. There's some nice beers on tap that I would highly recommend you enjoy in the beer garden which is actually set in the chalk pit itself!

The Chalk Pit Inn is one of those pubs with that little bit more, than just good food or beers. Set…read morewithin the disused chalk pit, you certainly get a unique location to enjoy a pub lunch or a pint. Be warned that you will need a car to get to it, as it is far enough out of town (on the road to Haywards Heath). The pub has a rustic feel and a timeless quality that you seem to get at country establishments. They have a nice range of ales on tap and serve staple pub grub. Whilst the pub is on the edge of a busy road, the gardens are set back in the actual pit and this makes fora lovely location for a summer lunch. Keep in mind that the pub does have limited daytime opening hours during the week, but on weekends this won't be a problem. If you are in Lewes, it's only a 5 minute drive and a nice break from hectic weekend shoppers.

I got to pop into the Swan Inn during Lewes bonfire last weekend. It's far enough out of town to…read morenot be rammed like the town centre pubs. They have all the usual drinks and a good range of Harvey's Ales. Of course, I had to try the Bonfire Boy on this occasion, a really nice dark ale. Everyone was moved out to the garden after 5pm (due to the fireworks) so it's difficult to comment too much on the pub itself. The bar staff did seem friendly and they did let us back in to use the facilities when required! The walled pub garden is a pleasant surprise and would be a lovely place to sit and drink in the summer. The lighting is great and it's a really nice space. They were putting on a hog roast in the garden which I made sure I came back for later in the evening. My roll was piled high with meat, crackling and apple sauce, and was totally delicious. I would like to revisit on another occasion to get a real feel for the pub itself.

Fabulous Reaturant in Lewes. Great classic and fresh pub fate in light airy room. Service is top…read morenotch and out large group had a hoot. Excellent recommendation for a rowdy lunch with family and kids. Worth the short train ride from Brighton.

Great pub for a drink in the garden. Some of the friendliest staff and fantastic outside space…read more Only had a round of drinks but the menu was good and the food that was going out to other tables looked and smelled amazing.

With its beautiful roof of Norfolk reeds and oak beams, this pub really is a charming place to head…read morefor a nice long lunch on a warm day. There's a huge garden to accommodate large groups and there's plenty of room inside the place too. The staff and owners are really friendly and can't do enough to make you feel welcome. Food wise, I can't recommend the steaks enough here. They source the meat locally and you can tell the difference in the flavour. The Sirloins are fantastic and the chef really knows how to cook it to order (you'd be surprised how many don't. Perfect place to head to on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

The Thatched Inn will always hold a little place in my heart. Aside from the great impression it…read moremakes on pulling into the car park, due to the exceptionally maintained thatched roof, it is the 'pubiness' that makes it a winner. Located on the fringes of Hassocks and overlooking a beautiful stretch of Sussex countryside (great for a post Sunday roast walk to preserve the waistline!), the pub has the advantage of space that Brighton establishments sometimes lack. You would be hard pressed not to find a parking space and the same applies to seating within. The pub provides a cozy bar including a pool table if you fancy stopping by for a swift pint, the 'Keymer' bar for a more relaxed beverage and a large, yet homely dining area if you have come to eat. I will come back to the food in a minute. In the summer, the expansive secluded garden is perfect for children to bomb about, or for those summer nights when the weather is pleasant (of course, a bit hit and miss in this country!). The menu is wide ranging (check the website for a current list of dishes) and offers traditional, quality pub food. A lot of the produce is locally sourced and cooked to order. Sometimes this does mean that you wait a little longer for your meal, but the wait is worth it in such a nice environment. This is a great pub to consider for a Sunday roast, especially if you live in Brighton and have access to a car. They will happily take bookings and also cater for private parties in the dining area. I would have liked to see a wider range of ales on tap, but they do try and keep a local brew or two in rotation. Aside from that, expect your regular range of alcoholic tipples on offer. Many moons ago, in my youth we used to walk to the Thatched from Burgess Hill for our Friday drinking sessions and I would still make that walk! I guess the one negative is the location if you are without transport, but if you do make the pilgrimage from the station, I believe you will be glad that you did.

A traditional English country pub at its rustic best, the Ram Inn in Firle has everything you…read moreexpect. Excellent real ale from Harvey's of Lewes, basic farm style furniture, a nice yard in summer and a roaring fire in winter. Set in the heart of the beautiful village of Firle not far from Glynde, it can be a bit tough to get to (a car is essential!) but their proper sunday roasts and huge ploughman lunches are well worth the trip. They also do B&B.

Glynde would be just another sleepy Sussex village, were it not for the world-famous opera venue…read morejust down the road at Glyndebourne. The Trevor Arms pub is at the other end of the village, just past the railway station (which has an hourly service to/from Lewes, Eastbourne and Brighton). A large Victorian building, the interior is very traditionally decorated, and very spacious - there are four rooms, including a restaurant area. It has a huge garden area, with tables and seating, as well as space for picnics, and is great for kids to run around and burn off their energy (as indeed they do). Beers include the usual Harveys range from nearby Lewes, and there's an extensive and very well regarded food menu, with the emphasis on traditional English pub grub, and there's also a special menu for children. The pub is especially popular with families, walkers (the South Down Long Distance path is a mile away) and, of course, visitors to Glyndebourne. On a week-end summer afternoon it can get very busy indeed. Deservedly popular. ************************** Photos uploaded 17-10-2007, after a very nice pint of Harvey's Sussex Bitter.

A lovely typical Lewes pub this with a beautiful exterior and an equally inviting interior to boot…read more The staff are really friendly and welcoming and they (as they should) serve an excellent pint of Harveys Old and Best. The decor is old but not tatty, just well lived in as a pub should look in my book. The food is great home cooking and not too pricey which some of the pubs around here can be.

Landlord Assaults Women…read more Two female friends and I went into this pub for a drink on Friday December 1st 2023. I was posing for a picture with some inflatable penguins that were part of the Christmas decoration display. As I turned away, the landlord, a man in His mid-50s, kicked me hard in the backside. When I turned to ask him what he was doing, he told me he was the landlord and seemed proud to have kicked me. He did not apologise or seem at all sorry for kicking me. My friends and I left soon afterwards, feeling shaken. We genuinely were not expecting, having gone in for a drink and a little dance, for one of us to be kicked. We felt that if there had been a man in our group that this would not have happened. It felt misogynistic, it felt really odd and it absolutely ruined our night. We were not rowdy, drunk or destructive. The landlord seems unhinged: he is willing to physically assault paying customers. I can only wonder how long the pub will remind in his hands, as he behaves this way. Women, I advise you only go in here with a man. Or, probably best, don't go in at all. There are so many great and atmospheric pubs in Lewes, where women can go without the fear of being kicked. Avoid.

Large and popular pub with sports TV, located north of the town centre, below the castle…read more The building was built in 1838, but the interior has a modern feel, with wooden floors, and a mix of big wooden furniture, sofas and armchairs. There's a large bar area at the front and similarly large room with pool table off this, and a smaller third room at the rear of the bar. There's a small outdoor patio area at the rear and a function room for hire upstairs. They serve Harvey's Sussex Best Bitter and Timothy Taylor Landlord, and at least one guest beer, and traditional real cider. They serve good pub grub: soup, a range of starters (£2.50-£3) sandwiches, filled baguettes, jacket potatoes, and around half a dozen mains with a veggie choice, for around £7. Despite being so large, the pub does get very busy, especially for major sports events. The clientele consists mainly of genial generally twenty-somethings.