I'm amazed at the brutal reviews of Smuggler's Rest. They're all 5 to 10 years old, so perhaps new…read moremanagement has corrected past problems, but we had a great experience here. Welcome was swift and warm. We were accommodated at a nice table of our choosing with an ocean view. Service was timely, friendly, professional, and helpful. The food was terrific; special shout out for the pate starter and the steak and ale pie of the day. Interior was cozy and charming near the bar and towards the water. Front rooms away from the water were a bit sterile, but I wasn't seated there so I only noticed it en route to the loo. Smuggler's Rest is a solid pub, and its old reviews should be ignored

They have some lovely winter ales on tap in this place like Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted which is…read moreworth checking out. The bar is really friendly indeed and the decor is very comfortable. I popped in for lunch a couple of weeks ago and had a really nice chicken curry which didn't cost an arm and a leg. I'm definitely going back in the summer as the beer garden looked really enticing but at the time it was pouring with rain. They have a roaring open fire on the go here so I would strongly recommend heading along for a Sunday roast with a group of mates.

Whilst it's not exactly what I expected from the name, this Senora isn't a bad place to find…read moreyourself in Saltdean if you fancy a cheap drink and especially if you're looking for somewhere to watch the match or play some pool. Food isn't what you'd expect either, but i you're not looking to romance your lovely lady and just want to tuck into some great pub grub then you're in the right place. No frills, but a warm pub and a welcoming landlady.

Not a place you'd want to take your loved one on a romantic date for two. The atmosphere is a bit…read moredour and there are some pretty aggressive looking locals but I'm sure they're nice chaps really. This is Saltdean lets remember. They haven't got a particularly good selection of ales so I stuck to lager which was poured by a very friendly bar lady. Food wise its all pretty basic pub grub so I opted for a burger and chips which was fine and extremely cheap. Wouldn't want a long drinking session here though.

It's a short bus ride or drive out to Rottingdean, where you'll find the Black Horse on the High…read moreStreet. Rottingdean is picture postcard pretty and the Black Horse is a traditional boozer with real ale and pub grub all done in the old fashioned way. In out family a trip out to Rottingdean on a sunday is something of a tradition.

I had the beef pie. Excellent. Came with chips, a few carrots and Brussel sprouts. I finished off…read morewith sticky toffee pudding. Excellent!! My brother in law had the chicken pie and the apple crumble for desert. Both excellent. Had a gin drink as well from the excellent bartender Simon. Everyone that visited the table to take order, bring dishes, or clean table was super nice. Wow. Not used to such good service. Place was quite cozy. Holiday decorations were festive. Can't wait to visit again!!

Lovely wood-panelled eatery/pub, situated next to the duck pond and just down from Rudyard…read moreKipling's old house in Rottingdean. Good quality food, friendly service, although less sophisticated than the prices (£18 burger) would suggest.

Despite it's name, Rottingdean is a really pretty little village on the outskirts of Brighton…read more Although small, it's not short on pubs, tea rooms and other eateries. My favourite though is The Plough. It's set back at the rear of the village, next to the picturesque pond. The clientele include a good mix of locals, visitors and walkers. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and the service is efficient. We had Sunday lunch here last weekend and it was a pretty good effort. My partner and I both went for the roast beef. It was tasty, good quality and well cooked. The Yorkshires were homemade, and the veggies were good but there could have been more of them. The only disappointment were the roast potatoes which tasted like they had been finished off in the deep fat friar! The portions were not ginormous but it was filling and it's good sometimes not to have the opportunity to over eat! We did have to move tables during our meal as we realised we were sat under the tele which was a bit annoying when the rugby started, and a group of men started cheering over our dinner! Unfortunately, the pub only has a small courtyard garden, this place is crying out for more outdoor space. It's not a bad option for a Sunday roast though.

I often walk a dog for a disabled friend, who lives in Telscombe and if waiting for the bus, the…read moresun is shining, or I just can't kid myself with a reason, I'll pop in here. Telscombe and the surrounding areas are probably not renowned for their pubs, but the Tavern is really a very charming place. With a large bar area, a dedicated dinning area and a quite side room, it offers a little something for everyone. Food is served daily and the range is good, and the food itself punches above a lot of similar pub grub places. It's unlikely you would want to make the effort to come out of town for a visit, but if you have a dog, try the cliff top walk and end it with a refreshing drink here, you may be as pleasantly surprised as I was.

We've been here several times over the last three months and we can't fault it. The food is really…read morenice. The Sunday roasts are huge with a choice of meats. The meat is freshly cooked and you get absolutely loads of it with multiple vegetables, stuffing and Yorkshire pud. The waitress's are very pleasant and attentive without being obtrusive, and the cost is very good as well. Last night my partner and I had a burger and chips each, three large glasses of wine and a sweet to share. All of this for £23. This is because they do a 2 for 1 offer on burgers on a Tuesday evening. I'd certainly recommend it although beware Saturday nights if you want a quiet meal as they have live music after about 9pm.

Although it is primarily a pub there is a superb Thai restaurant on the right hand side which has…read morequite extensive menu all freshly cooked ,staff are friendly and you are not hurried drinks from the bar in the pub are available also with your meal.all together a relaxing experience.

What a place! If you like your real ale and good food, look no further than this popular…read moreestablishment. Its a beautiful oak beamed free house that has featured in the Good Beer guide for two years running due to the fact the cellar is so well kept. The Harvey's in here is so good! The food is fantastic and they change the menu on a pretty regular basis depending on what fresh produce they get in. I tried the wild boar pate which was such a treat to the taste buds. For main I would suggest the sirloin steak - order it nice and rare as the flavour is mouth watering. Do phone and book though as it does get very busy indeed most nights.

The portrait of the queen regnant and empress of India hanging outside this pub hints at…read moretraditional values, a barman who knows the name of all the regulars, a blue narcotic haze hovering over the snug the sort of pub that George Orwell described as offering draught stout, open fires, cheap meals, a garden, motherly barmaids and no radio. Once inside, the illusion is shattered. It's a sports bar with a good pool table, racing on the television and a predicable selection of beer.

Oh, I love this pub. Laid back 50s lounge and jazz, prosecco with a dash of Esprit de Juin, truly…read morekid- and dog-friendly, and one heck of an adventurous, locally-sourced, regularly changing menu that changes according to what's caught the chef's fancy in the market that morning and has on one occasion included twice-cooked mutton with capers that was quite simply the best meal I have ever eaten. Go! And BTW the other reviews are old - this is under new ownership and is most emphatically not a sports bar...

This pub has a good location near the seafront in Rottingdean. It strikes me as a good place to…read morewatch the sun go down you'll certainly have time as the service displays all the speed of a sedated sloth. I ordered a toasted cheese and ham sandwich at lunchtime today not exactly a culinary challenge, but by the time it was delivered my stomach thought my throat had been cut. The accompanying salad was weird, a farrago of limp lettuce and tomatoes tarted up with mixed herbs. The beer (Harveys for real ale fans) is fine but if you come to eat you run the risk of being ratted by the time your dish is delivered.

Pub in Rottingdean, Sussex, with partial sea views. A decent food menu, and some real ale…read more The main bar/dining area is on the ground floor. Upstairs is an additional dining area. When I last visited in March 2008, I had a very good meal for £6.75 - breaded plaice (that I think had been grilled), with some acceptable chips and side salad. The real ales they had were Prospect's Old (£2.80), Prospect's Iron Horse, and Harveys. Piped music is just standard pop, but at a low volume. They seem to have the TV switched permanently on to sports channels - a little intrusive. Discarded newspapers (available on a dedicated table) include the Mail and the Times. The most bizarre thing is that they close at 3 p.m. - on a Saturday in spring! They simply lock the door and turn people away. However, the service and attitude is otherwise good. The gents' toilet (upstairs, hidden to the left of the ladies') is cramped but otherwise OK.