Wonderful British pub with lots of character. It is clear that they have many locals. The loss of…read moreone star was for the service which did not appear welcoming and was slow. We saw one couple consume three courses before we had one. Also after my first drink and sitting with an empty glass for some time I had to go to the bar for a refresher despite the "table service". However the food was first class and bangers and mash I had and the soup and pear salad my wife had were freshly cooked and were very tasty. One dreams of being a regular at a pub such as this, but it is not quite so much fun when you are not a local.

The Hatch Inn is not just a great local pub, but also an awesome restaurant, for which people come…read morefrom far and wide to dine. The food served up from the kitchen is amazing and the menu changes regularly to account for the changing seasons and the available local produce. The amazing inn on a secluded green on the edge of the Ashdown Forest provides the perfect backdrop for a date, or just a good old catch up with friends. It's old world charm of medieval beams and a well used hearth are enchanting, and only add to the pleasure of the experience. At the bar you find the customary local ales and bitters, as well as guest ale options from further afield, all adding to the charm of the pub. IMHO definitely worth the trip to go and hang out, and enjoy the drinks, the food and the atmosphere at this great country inn.

Wonderful country pub located in the rustic village of Danehill. The place dates back to 1847 and…read morethey have tried their best to retain as much of its old charm as possible. There's a huge maple tree in the 'adult only' sun terrace (its nice not having screaming kids interrupting your lunch) and from the front garden you get a lovely view of the South Downs. The food here is out of this world, I tried the pork loin the last time I was there and it was excellent (again, the views only added to the enjoyment). This establishment is in the AA pub guide so can get busy at weekends so if you're in a large group, it may be worth booking in advance.

Gastro pub with a Michelin star standards food! We called on a Saturday evening, very last minute…read moreand they managed to accommodate us for a meal! Menu is daily, for starter's we tried Lamb cheek and tongue with rocket and also king prawns with chilli glaze. For main we opted all to have the salmon and the food was cooked to perfection, display on the plate deserved an art award and taste was simply to ones requirements! They have a nice wine list and also have daily specials board! Deserts menu alters as per daily menu and be aware there is no mobile phone reception, which makes it more of a unique place! You forget your phone existed and dig into some tasty food!

This is a popular village pub and serves wholesome honest food at reasonable rates. It is well…read moreworth calling in for a quiet beer or a tasty meal. With seating at the front you can admire the green across the quiet country lane and watch the cyclists struggle with the last gentle climb after the struggle up from the reservoir.

Great gastro pub. Fab food, atmosphere and really friendly service. Strongly recommended.read more

The Bear has become a good quality gastro pub recently with a nice atmosphere and a good menu and…read moresome great specials. The ambiance is relaxed country pub and the staff are very helpful. There is a reasonable ca park as it gets quite hard to park in the summer. I have visited for lunch and dinner and both were very nicely presented and well cooked. The skate is very tasty and the scampi and Jenga chips are good. The costs can be a little bit higher for lunch but the menu is very similar and therefore for dinner, I thought it was quite reasonable. Peter who used to be at another Billericay restaurant is the restaurant manager and as normal makes sure we get well looked after.

Great food and a great garden to dine in as you look over the beautiful hills of East Sussex.read more

This pub was the stopping place for Pilgrims in 1510 travelling between Winchester and Canterbury…read moreso is really steeped in history and oozes character with it. Since then, not surprisingly its come a long way! Its now a top destination for a relaxed and friendly night out. The food is top quality and in no way pretentious. Last time I ate there I had the chicken liver pate served with red onion marmalade to start followed by the pan fried calves liver which was so tasty! If you get there early enough on a Sunday to sit outside and enjoy their roast dinner, the view is beautiful and makes the whole experience really special.

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.

Grabbed a late lunch here with family and friends. The food is a solid four-plus with the service…read moreholding the score from rounding up a five. I had the Crown Burger with french fries and cole slaw. While I did not particularly care for the slaw, my burger was done to perfection, as were the fries. I must warn you, however, the burger does stretch the mouth a wee bit wide. Take a look at the photo for how tall that baby sits. But, quite a pleasure. Others in the party enjoyed the sausage, mashed potatoes and gravy. I did not hear any complaints and the bowls were void of any food morsels when we all were finished. As for the service, a bit slow and forgetful ... like ordering another bottle of sparkling water and having to remind him 10 minutes later. I will admit that it was busy but it just did not seem that our server cared much that we were comfortable and not wanting anything further.

A great country pub, virtually re-built after a fire in 2003. Good food, good real ales (including…read morethe local Harveys Best) and a friendly atmosphere. Menu changed regularly and the 'specials' board always listing gourmet options. Food is also available on Sunday evenings and Mondays.

Nice pub. Food served was excellent and they catered for me gluten free requirements well. Thanksread more

This is - in my opinion - one of those places you have to visit before you die. Preferably on a…read morenice sunny day in the warm months. The pub is steeped in history and that is reflected in the well kept but near un-touched interior. They have some great ales on tap and all are served with a friendly smile and, if not too busy, are happy to talk through some of the pub's history. The garden here in the summer is fantastic. The views are breath-taking and they run a barbecue every Sunday which of course, does attract a huge crowd so either get there early or have some extra bags of patience with you. We head there without fail once a year with a big group of friends and spend the whole afternoon eating and drinking beer, I highly advise you to do the same!

Great pub for a drink in the garden. Some of the friendliest staff and fantastic outside space…read more Only had a round of drinks but the menu was good and the food that was going out to other tables looked and smelled amazing.