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.

This pub was fabulous! At first, we weren't sure if we were dressed appropriately enough to dine…read morehere... you see, there was a sign that led us to the idea that they might have a dress code and we were dressed rather 'comfortably' being on vacation and all. Nevertheless, they welcomed us with open arms and am I ever glad they did! There seemed to be an older, more established crowd brunching that day and we did feel a little out of place however, we were certainly not made to feel that way. I opted for the chicken, bacon, lettuce & tomato sandwich with coleslaw and salad and although it was not much to look at, it tasted really good. The pièce de résistance was the apple toffee crumble with custard that I shared with my husband. Remind me again how I got talked into doing that? Strange, I'm not normally that nice. You can't go wrong with apple and toffee first of all but the custard... ohhh the custard! Would it have been wrong of me to lick the dish clean? I just might have, had there been a different crowd in there that day (oh I'm kidding... kinda). It's custard like that, that makes me miss England.

Nice, comfortable atmosphere--and their home-made pies are definitely NOT to be missed. Delicious!read more

We were visiting Charlwood and housesitting for a friend. We stopped into the half Moon to ask some…read morequestions and have great customer service right now. They are without a chef so there was no food however they do have a lively patio and are serving plenty of pints. There is a historic Saint Nicholas Church across from the half Moon if you're ever in Charlwood this is a great place to stop for a pint after visiting the church or before strolling around the village.

This restaurant has magnificent surroundings to aid the experience you have when eating here. It's…read morea very old pub but with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I had a really great meal here, great pub grub food with a gourmet styling. I would love to go here again!

This place is off the beaten path but worth the country drive from Crawley. Excellent quality…read moreingredients in the meal, locally sourced at least for the meat probably more. Food prep and presentation was good as well, especially for what is a country pub and inn. Definitely a local spot with what looked like assigned seating for some of the locals. Beer and cider selection was pretty much on par with most of the local pubs. Also had several whiskey and ports. Dessert was very good as well. If you don't mind a few hard looks when you walk through the door by the bar maid it's well worth the stop. The waiter was very friendly!

Lovely location, beautiful open fire and very accommodating staff. Haven't eaten there but I've…read moreheard the food is good quality.

Love this pub. Plenty of easy parking. Outdoor seating area is beautiful and overlooks a scenic…read morefield. The inside restaurant is cozy and feels like a refined pub. Food was also on point!

Amazing service. Went above and beyond for me and went out of their way to accommodate my meal. I'm…read morefrom the states and wanted to try certain foods that were only available Sunday and they made them for me. Such a great staff and good beers. We highly recommend. Also beautiful and a nice stop if you're needing to stay close to airport.

Probably visited this one, as I had a contact nearby. It is has traditional and classic designs and…read morethe old style Dorset Badger Beer, although however a Badger brews beer , eludes me? Located in a place known as Hookwood, dogs are welcome in the bar and outside, Wi-Fi is available too.

The George is one of my favorite pubs anywhere. Beautiful drive through country roads in Kent to…read moreget here, full traditional pub with a beautiful garden with tables outside. Service is super friendly, food is amazing, beer is plentiful. I would have lunch here every weekend if I could.

This is a lovely family-run pub located just near the Handcross turn off on the A23. There's a good…read moremix of locals and passing trade who are equally made to feel welcome. Its a dog friendly pub so you do get a lot of the local farmers and game-keepers in there which adds to a nice genuine rustic atmosphere. The food is excellent and they always keep a specials board running with what ever fresh produce is available. There's a handfull of tables and chairs at the front of the pub which gets the best of the sun and is great to enjoy your lunch or if the weathers bad, sit inside by the nice big open fire and warm up.

I REALLY love this place. The building is deliciously old, immediately giving one a cosy feel, very…read morenice in the winter, yet has seating almost all the way around it to enjoy the summer sun (when there is any, I hasten to add). It's a bit hidden, down this road and that, so you have to know where it is to find it, which adds to its intimacy. The food is decent, although probably appreciated more after a nice long walk around Priory Park. It basically does pub grub, but does it well enough. What makes this pub special is its location, a wide range of beers, ciders, wines and spirits, and its cosy, age-steeped vibe.

Below average food quality. Food staff friendly but frenzied. A few things did not come our right…read morethe first time. They were out of many menu selections, even one beer was unavailable. Heard other tables sending food back to cook more. Would not order the veg burger or scampi. Desserts were good.

My absolutely favorite place in all of England. My husband and friends had liver and onions…read moremultiple times. I had the pies. I will never have a pie again and not dream about the grumpy mole. The wine list and bar is amazing.

I must say - these have to be the most charming ladies that run this adorable pub in the most…read morequaint town nestled in the English countryside. The interior is just like the demeanor of the staff: warm, likeable, and feels like home. In fact, it was incredibly difficult to determine where we wanted to dine, because of the sheer cuteness found in the decor and ambiance of The Grumpy Mole. It was just too damn nice outside to take a beautiful, sunny day in England for granted. So, we opted to sit on their patio and enjoy a near perfect day. Knowing how delicious the curry is in the UK, I opted for that choice and my high expectations were met. The chicken was tender and well prepared. The curry flavor was abound but not overpowering, while the naan and rice were soft, not stale. But the real highlight of the experience was the charcuterie plate packed with meats, cheeses, olives, and more. If only I had the fortune to return to England more often, then I would visit The Grumpy Mole on every visit. For now, I will dream of that day and hope it is on a cold, winters night, where the interior of the Grumpy Mole is cozy and warmed by a crackling fire place, of which I am sitting by while sipping on a piping mug of cider.