Poor customer service…read more I had a disappointing experience here due to how a simple issue was handled. I ordered a fish dish without realising it wasn't a fillet (I don't usually eat fish). After trying to eat it, I found it very difficult to avoid the small bones. As I am nine months pregnant, this was uncomfortable and tiring. I politely asked whether the fish could be taken off the bone. The man who appeared to be in charge refused outright and lectured me in front of other customers. No alternative or solution was offered--just a dismissive "that's what you ordered" attitude. I accept that I may have ordered the wrong dish by mistake, but basic customer service (and just human-to-human kindness) involves empathy and an attempt to help resolve the problem. Unfortunately, the response I received was unsympathetic and unprofessional, and it left me feeling embarrassed.

Love checking out quaint pubs recommended by friends. this one is definitely in a rural area where…read moreyou have to step outside to get cell reception as free wifi is hit or miss. This place calls itself a "pizza pub" so I had to order one. ordered the Quackery which had shredded duck with crispy skin and streaks of hoisin sauce. This is Peking duck pizza! The crust was thin with a slight chew to it, and globs of gooey mozzarella... it was so good I didn't want to share! washed it all down with a tall glass of Bitburger. Worth a visit if you are ever in Brighton!

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.

If I'm planning on a pub lunch in Ditchling, I usually head for The Bull, probably just because…read moreit's in the centre of the village so it's always on my radar. This time I decided to give The White Horse a try. When you first walk in, it comes across as a typical country pub. There was an open fire roaring away, a nice treat during the recent cold spell. Locals were lined up at the bar and numerous dogs were curled up around feet. The section at the back, however, is more modern and open, and obviously attracts a fair few diners. The menu is quite extensive offering sharing platters, ciabatta sarnies, ploughmans and main meals. Many of the dishes are homemade and lots of products are sourced from within the village. I plonked for a sausage ciabatta with red onion jam. This was beautifully presented on a wooden serving board with a bowl of chips and a nicely dressed side salad. It was a huge portion considering we only wanted a snack, but very tasty and good value at £7. I will be dividing my time between here and The Bull for my lunch time visits from now on.

Well worth a visit, if you are in the area. We did, as we were staying with family on the Keymer…read moreRoad. It has to said, "aren't we glad we did". Excellent food, and at a good price. The staff were brilliant, friendly, helpful and totally charming. Could be classed as a Super Pub, as they can cater for just about everything....look them up. Not a problem getting there, or parking when you do. Sunday Roast recommended

Fab Sunday lunches. Sky tv and bt sport. Full menu lunchtimes and basket meals in the evenings…read more Large function great for parties with its own bar. Large garden with kids play area.

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 is the sort of pub you can walk into and the crackle of the fire is louder than the customers…read moreconversation sometimes. This is a very warm pub! I can't think of another pub with such a lovely atmosphere in Sussex. The decor is really classy and and comfortable beyond belief. The staff fit the pub like a glove; really down to earth and friendly. I popped in last week on my own purely as I was freezing (and thirsty) and the barmaid was quite happy to chat away without being intrusive. Food wise, the Pork and Aspall Cider stew looked and smelled fantastic when I saw it go out and there's plenty of other home cooked, locally sourced choices on the menu. The Harvey's here was excellent too, I could have stayed all day long!

Friars Oak is pub that offers great food and a nice atmosphere to have a drink and/or have dinner…read more Staff were friendly and also attentive which was helpful with our party of six. Few friends ordered the pies and I had the burger. None of us had any complaints about the food at all. The puddings were also delicious! We chose the ultimate tower brownie which considered of a cookie base under a warm brownie with vanilla ice cram. Very tasty. Would stop in again when in the area!

The pub is situated at the top of Keymer road, a stones throw from Burgess Hill station. The…read moreexterior is very inviting and there is a large garden complete with a trampoline for children. The pub has 2 pool tables, sky sports and serves up general pub grub. Fridays will see karaoke nights with the usual suspects of 'regulars' belting out local faves to much support. Sadly, the range of drinks is somewhat limited and the ambiance was not up to par either. I was once told that there was no ice for my whiskey because the machine was broken. Two weeks later, there was still no ice for my beverages. Whilst the Top House doesn't necessarily do anything wrong, it is competing with numerous pubs in walking distance that do all of the above better in one way or another. On a plus note, if you want to work on your pool skills, then you will be able to get your games in without interruption during the day or early week evenings.

Bit of a dive inside. What looks like a lovely garden but full of screaming kids whose…read moreparents/carers sit looking on, guzzling their drinks but doing little or nothing to stop the hassle. Sadly one to miss.

There's not too many establishments that can boast some of the most interesting and beautiful…read moresurroundings as well as fantastic, friendly service and exceptional food. The Jack and Jill is such a special place for me, we used to go there at least a couple of times a month with friends and family. Its right at the foot of the South Downs and watched over by two massive windmills (aptly named Jack and Jill) which gives the whole place such a strong sense of great history. I'm not a veggie but before you order one of their amazing steaks, do try the Boursin stuffed mushrooms. They are very moreish!

A great location makes this pub, at the end of a footpath which rises over Ditchling Beacon -…read morethough if you park at the top its a shame you have to do the uphill after your lunch. It is really warm and pubby inside, perfect for drying out after a walk. However I think a great location has made them a bit complacent - the roast we had would have to have been something special to justify the £15 price tag (not including pudding extra at £5!). However, it wasn't. I went for the (well-cooked, though waver thin) beef, which came with a tiny amount of each of 7 different vegetables (why so many?), all boiled and a bit bland. From someone who works in the catering industry I suspect the roast potatoes were the frozen roast potatoes you can microwave. Another party had fish and chips which actually looked a lot better, but I'm just going on what I saw. Its hard to have roasts ready for customers at a moments notice (ahem . . . a week), but cmon, give it a decent try, or halve the price. Bit of a rip.