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.

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.

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.

Your not going to find Steven Fry in here enjoying a glass of Bordeux and a fois gras salad. Lets…read moreput it that way. There's a pretty high chav factor here which isn't my ideal scenario - especially when they bring in their chav kids who, of course, they let run around shouting and swearing (impressive at the age of two!) They do have a very cheap carvery on the go here though and to be honest, when we ate there it wasn't bad at all but then you'd have to be a complete moron to get a carvery wrong. Wouldn't you?

The value of this restaurant is almost astonishing. From just £3.50 you get free run on the meat…read morecarvery and unlimited vegetables to go with it. Of course drinks, starters and deserts aren't included but these are reasonabley prcied too. A full menu is available too for those not wanting the carvery. The food is tasty, and definitely worth the money paid!

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.

One of the better pubs in Newhaven in my opinion, in a town that seems to lack much food and…read morebeverage entertainment. Food choices are quite limited, which is not necessarily a bad thing so long as they do the well. I ordered a Caesar Salad from the "big plates" menu, as it was Monday, which carries a 15% discount on that day. There seemed to be quite a few locals taking part in this deal, and all of the food I saw that passed me looked well presented, and looked well received. My Caesar salad arrived without croutons, and this was quickly remedied. Ales from local brewery Harvey's were very good and service very friendly

We Decided to get together and have a family meal meal on a Friday night . A very nice traditional…read moreold Sussex pub down by newhaven's west beach. Really good cask ales . We ordered the food at the bar and went and sat down. There were seven of us . Not the quietest place to eat on a Friday night they had a couple of live bands on who were really good the food took a while to come but it was a seriously busy night . Nice friendly staff the food was lovely no body had a bad word to say about their meal . Good for Sunday roasts to I recommend it 10/10 lovely