Amazing food Welcomed…read more Great time had by Me and my friends and family Good fundraiser and great event

I stopped into the Red Lion part way through a country walk (as is my wont) and it's a pretty…read moredecent country pub. They had some nice beers and ales on tap with some interesting visitors (why this is standard practise in the countryside but something one has to seek out in the city is completely beyond me). The garden is lovely with a good range of seating - that's where we opted to have lunch so I didn't really look around too much inside but what I saw was what you'd expect from a pub in such a beautiful and unspoilt area. There were two things that knocked it down from being anything more than A-OK: The staff weren't exactly warm and welcoming. Or indeed, particularly welcoming at all. On arrival it took us forever to be served, despite not really being busy, and once served they didn't seem to excited to have us there, or excited about their food, or knowledgeable about their bar offerings. Two, the food was distinctly run of the mill. I always find it difficult to resist a Sunday roast when in country pub, so that's what I went for - unfortunately this was a traditional English lunch in the way that the French and Italians mean it when they say that food was 'English': everything had spent a little too long in the oven and/or boiling water. It was fine but uninspiring. The same was true for my friend's meal. So, a decent place to stop if you're passing and hungry, but I wouldn't exactly seek it out.

Food was nice but the service was nice every thing here was amazing if your nearby stop here for a…read morehappy tome

We only had a little time so ordered from the bar menu...cheese, charcuterie & fresh bread, and…read moreScotch egg and shrimps with spice mayo Excellent and while pricey, its still great value - I'm told that the Scotch egg was historic as the late Michael Winner would have said (but for me I would have to have a cooked not leaky egg...ugh) Good service...not many people there though it was late on, around 2:30 Never disappointed here; knowing we had little time we resisted the set menu - see previous review -yummy

The best English roast on the planet. No exaggeration. The staff amazing, the service fantastic and…read morethe food exceptional. So grateful to our London hosts for driving us out to experience this lovely slice of heaven in the countryside. A must for tourists (like us) and a hidden gem for everyone in the UK.

WOW Individual hunches of ribbed bone in beef is spectacular. Juicy fat on the outside and tender…read morepink meat. Self Carved at the table is like being at home with best friends and family but with no work. The roast potatoes are incredible crisp and fluffy inside, vegetables perfect and OMG Gravy to die for. Chicken Pork Fresh fish and more Simon and his team are flawless in service and the atmosphere wonderful. Location location location is superb. Great wine list and bar. Don't forget to start with a drink outside under ancient wooden gazebos with roaring log fires. Ponds streams and outdoor tables keep young ones entertained and wonderful for warm summers days. Best pub in the world.

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.

The food was excellent. We had the fish & chips and the grilled pork chop. Service was quick and…read morefriendly. Parking could be a bit of a challenge at busy times.

Definitely a cut above other pubs in this area. Lovely service and very good food. We ate there…read moreon a Saturday lunchtime and chose from the main menu. The baked camembert was served with a generous amount of toast which in turn was generously buttered with garlic. The fillet steak was perfectly cooked and a great cut, it was served with plenty of good chips. There is plenty of parking at the side of the pub. I look forward to another visit.

This has to be in the top 5 best pubs in the UK!…read more Truly exceptional drink, food and service. I would be going here more often if I lived more local to it. It's a little tricky to get to, narrow country roads, etc, but we'll worth it. If you wanting to eat I would advise booking and this place gets busy from the second it opens. Caters to all, especially families and has a wonderful garden and patio. Tim Gray is the landlord of this gem and is hands-on and welcoming. You will not regret visit this amazing pub.

I love this bar. It was my first time there for a private event. The staff were awesome and really…read moreattentive. The food provided for the event was so tasty and filling alone with the drinks. The ambiance was casual great for groups, couples or even if you stop by for a so drink. Will definitely swing by again

It was actually my first time in this part of London, if it wasn't for my curiosity to see Emirates…read moreCable and O2 arena, I wouldn't have been able to see how different this place is compared to central London. I love how relax this Docklands neighborhood is, I was told that it was practically nothing here back in the days, although the area is not particularly bustling on the weekends, it is an ideal place to visit to escape London's craziness. Since we decided to hang a little bit more in the area after taking in the Emirates Line, the Oiler Bar suited what we were looking for, a place to chill while enjoying a glass of the local beer, and the water park as the backdrop. It is a barge docked and transformed into an open air bar that serves wide variety of local beers and some selections of wines. It was truly relaxing experience especially on a nice sunny day. This place is highly recommended, I will definitely visit again!

Five colleagues and I, at the end of an amazing week at a work conference, we're in desperate need…read moreof some food. Getting in a little late to go to London, we turned our attention to something close to the Gatwick airport. After finally sorting our Uber rides, we were off to The Farmhouse. First impressions were of a traditional British pub experience, which was a good start. Our clumsiness of grabbing a table and figuring out whether we needed to go to the bar to order or wait to be served, surely gave us away as "not locals." Our server was friendly and provided us with our menus and took our drinks order. The one shortfall was that the menu had a number of items not available and with an assist from a customer, two of us needed a rethink on their meal. In all, it was 4 Fish & Chips, One Farmhouse Burger, and a Battered Halloumi burger, plus an order of calamari, and 4 tomato and garlic soups. There were zero plates taken off the table that were not empty! I had the Halloumi burger, which had a great, crispy batter topped with some guacamole mayo with a red sauce on the side. Really good. Then we doubled down and hit the dessert menu! Two warm chocolate brownies with salted caramel ice cream and four plum tarts. We asked for some custard on the side because who doesn't like custard?! Save for the debate about whether it was more a pie than a tart, another set of empty plates were the only evidence left. Would definitely recommend The Farmhouse!

A few years ago, I had an 8 hour layover at Gatwick, so we decided to pop out and go to the nearest…read moreplace for fish and chips. They were out of fish but the chips were excellent. We also go the Camembert, olives, and some ciders. This was definitely worth the effort to leave the airport, get an Uber, and then return to the airport. Cute place with good food.

What an adorable place to stay! I met my parents here for 2 nights and loved it! The owner Ken…read moremakes you feel right at home. The rooms and cute and cozy and the restaurant puts out some really amazing food! Ken asks what you want for breakfast in the morning and it's ready for you at your requested time. He's also really helpful with planning day trips and suggesting things to do. The pub is great place to have a night cap and meet travellers as well. I really enjoyed my stay. I would 100% stay here again.

Has recently been renovated and a lot of money way spent getting the place up to scratch! It's a…read moregreat food pub with a menu full of pub classics done really well. The staff give excellent service. The interior of the pub is modern and well laid out. Well worth a look.

From the owner: Traditional pub offering local beers, great wine selections, and home-cooked food. A warm and…read morefriendly welcome awaits you. Two bars, Restaurant, Beer Garden & Terrace. Dogs welcome. Free Wifi.