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.

I've always thought its sometimes worth taking a nice drive further out of town to find somewhere a…read morebit special and this place is a perfect example. The pub exterior is beautiful but once inside and more importantly, in the garden, you'll see why this place is so special. The views are amazing, almost breathtaking and there's plenty of room for the large groups of people that flock here. The food is excellent and not too over priced. Try the Harvey's battered haddock with home made chips. They also run a take away service for this if you prefer to stay at home but you'd have to have a pretty nice house to beat this one!

I took my staff here for our christmas meal which we did after christmas to avoid over expensive…read moreawful food with the service to go with it. We decided to go here as we heard some good reviews, menu looked good and different as well as the pub itself. We drove in to be greated by a lovely looking pub that looked recently refurbished from the outside, great car park which was imaculate and plenty of spaces! Taking into account that it was January and cold we walked in the pub to be greated by freindly staff and people which gave a local but 'buzzing' atmosphere. First thoughts were that the bar was small but great selection of drinks, local beers and wines too. Shown to the table and given menu's which were easy to understand and not to much to choose from like other places (a good thing). Menu was good, your normal burgers but also local fish and game as well as a good spechials menu. Food came out and good size portions and fantastically cooked and you could tell it was fresh produce, not your normal pub food! Needless to say we were impressed, so much so that I took the partner back there in May which was very pleasent, sat outside on the terrace overlooking the downs for a drink prior to dinner. Menu was great still and spechials was good. Value for money wise, its not cheap but you get for what you pay for. Good atmosphere, freindly staff, good drink and great fresh food. Needless to say very impressed, will be back and highly recomended.

Such bad service. Unbelievably slow, continuously bringing out the wrong orders and then taking 20…read moreminutes to bring us the correct one. No one knows what they're doing and the food is very average and over priced. And then they tried to make me pay service charge! Do not waste your time there are much nicer country pubs.

Wow, this was absolutely delicious! Nice little village pub tucked off of The St. Came here with…read moretwo others during the dinner interval at Glyndebourne, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The dinner menu had just came out, so instead of going for the burger I went with the chicken with mushrooms, asparagus, and spinach. The presentation and taste were both of very high quality, and it was overall a very enjoyable experience! If I'm in the area again it's definitely going to be my go-to!

This charming looking establishment has won an AA Fresh Fish award so that's a hint what to order…read morein the first place! They have all the seafood options on a board and they change constantly depending what comes in on the boat but I had some fantastic haddock fillets last time I was in here. My wife had Gressingham duck breasts and they were cooked to absolute perfection. The decor doesn't quite fit the rest of the pub as it is a little 70s but its nice and warm and cozy as are the staff. Great place to head for a pub dinner.

This a little gem. My mom and I happened to find The Rose Cottage by accident, but were beyond…read morepleased with the wonderful food and service we received. I had sausage and mash, fabulous Sussex sausage made locally. My mom had fish pie, equally as good. For dessert we split an amazing homemade berry crumble with fresh berries from the garden. Wonderful atmosphere, warm and friendly. There's even a lovely house cat who will visit with you if you so choose. Great dining!

If you ever happen to be passing through I'd recommend you stop here for a bite to eat. My sister…read moreand I popped in for dinner before a show at nearby Glyndebourne and we both opted for the home-made burger. Everything about it was home-made, from the meaty burger, to the chunky cole slaw and fresh ketchup. There is a bar menu and a restaurant too, so you can do casual or something a little more planned. It definitely beats service station food. I just hope it is still as good as when I was last there, it was a little while ago.

I was passing on the way to Eastbourne so this was a convenient lunch time stop. Very large bar and…read morerestaurant, Harveys and Long Man beers on today. I would recommend this if you are passing (dont pass). Good locally produced food and comfortable surroundings.

I only stopped by here for a quick drink so I am really only commenting on the pub and the service…read morein this review although I plan to come back to eat and possibly stay while walking the South Downs Way. I had been out in Alfriston for the day with the new boy and after a visit to the local gallery and a glorious walk through the Sussex countryside, we popped in her for a quick glass of red before heading home. The pub, like everything in the picturesque village of Alfriston, is old (14th century) and quaint. Think open fires, low wooded beams and lots of character. Wanting to make the most of the early spring sunshine we sat in the garden which is also beautiful. The service was reasonably friendly if a little brisk and the wine was decidedly average, but the surrounding more than made up for this. We bumped into friends that were having the Sunday roast and they also commented that they had waited a long time for the food and there was nothing special about it, I would like to try this for myself though before making a judgment, maybe something from the al la carte menu which look pretty tasty. I will be back and will happily update my review when I can judge the food for myself!

Having enjoyed another lovely visit to The Cathedral of The Downs, then this is the place to get a…read morepint and a good lunch.No, a superb lunch. You should try the Mustard Baked ham, egg and chips! Well looked after ales will more than slake your thirst, ( if you're not driving). Lovely area to stroll around.

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

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.

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.

This pub is quite nice, with over half the area devoted to the restaurant part. We sat in the…read moreconservatory area, which was quite bright and airy. It's probably worth making a reservation (as we did) as this place tends to be quite busy. The food was very nice. The meal I had (sausage and mash) wasn't particularly good value at a shade over ten pounds. My friends had chosen a better value meal in the form of garlic chicken which was served on giant oval plates for around ten pounds. Service was very good, the food was served good and hot and there is the full range of pub drinks (including a good range of draught ciders) to take advantage of.

We had their poached salmon and sea bass with fresh veggies, rice, potatoes. Best meal we've eaten…read morein awhile. Good service. Will return, that's for sure.