Housed in a lovely 16th century townhouse, this large hotel and restaurant is unsurprisingly…read morepopular as a venue for weddings and conferences, as well as with regular guests. We had Sunday lunch in the panelled room, whose walls are lined with stunning period carved oak wood panels, featuring various classical figures and contemporary Jacobean motifs. The menu is very swish, featuring dishes such as seared scallops, petit sale, smoked roe and salmon blini, with horseradish cream and gressingham duck breast, caramelised red chicory, with hazelnut dressing, but considering how good it is, it is extremely reasonably priced - only £15.50 for two courses, £19.50 for three. I had hamhock and pickled walnut terrine to start, followed by guineafowl and dumplings, and finished with a salt caramel chocolate pudding which was damn good. The service was attentive, and the presentation of the food was great, my terrine came attractively arranged on a slate platter. I didn't see any of the rooms, but if you are looking for a place to go for a special meal I would strongly recommend Pelham House. The garden has a slightly Mediterranean feel with lots of sculptures and some palms, and a dovecot adds charm to the courtyard car park, although it seems to house a rather lonely solitary dove.

Stayed here on Friday night for my husband's 40th birthday. A lovely hotel, lots of character and…read morelovely garden. Staff were really helpful, prior to the stay and also whilst there - even wished husband happy birthday a few times and gave us complementary coffee after dinner. Our room (no. 40) was beautifully decorated - recently too and was very clean (no view though, overlooked the roof). Comfy bed. Dinner was excellent and great value at £25 for 3 courses. Bar staff attentive and friendly. Would stay again for sure. Only 2 niggles which are small - first being they could use frosted lower windows in the room we stayed in - no net curtains, therefore people in corridor opposite could see straight in, also, no breakfast menu in room even though they gladly provide breakfast in room - resulted in amusing 10 minute phone call to reception re what we could order. I would definitely stay again, short walk from station too.

A lovely little tea room which shares it's space with a florist. The tea was nice, the cakes were…read morelovely (especially the fruit cake), but the scones left a bit to be desired. Service was a bit spotty, but very courteous. We got the high tea for 2 and, for the price, it seemed a bit paltry in portion size. Overall, a nice spot and a pretty rest during a day out in Lewes!

As a frequent visitor to Lewes I was pleased to see a traditional English tea room open up on the…read moreupper High Street, near Lewes Castle, offering a good selection of affordable home baked delicious cakes, a great selection of loose leaf teas served with strainers and an interesting setting with flowers and street views to the front (as it is situation within an established floral boutique, Lewesiana) and a serene elegant room harking back to the 1940's with salon music and fresh flowers on each table. Great scones, High Teas, and well thought out menu. Well worth a try!

Lovely spot on High Street. We were visiting for the day and this restaurant looked very inviting…read more We snagged a spot outside on High Street, prime spot to take it all in. We tried The Bloody Mary's, cause why not. We added a bit of Bill's spicy sauce, and it was perfect. A good option for Saturday day drinking. We shared a bunch of plates. We ordered the garden sampler which included Halumi fries, Korean cauliflower and tzatziki. The Halumi fries were my fav. I've had better Korean cauliflower. The fries were perfect. The prawns were fresh and delicious. Lovely spot to take it all in!

Picture this: Three…read morelarge buttermilk pancakes Sprinkled with fresh blueberries, strawberries, banana and mango. A pinch of toasted seeds and nuts. A scoop of good quality ice-cream with vanilla flecks. Great quality maple syrup dripped over all of it. Sounds good, right? Problem is, there was only one portion left and some other lucky bastard had ordered it!! Luckily, they had my second choice available - a mezze plate with olives, feta, melon, humous, guacamole, babaganouish and grilled bread. Was it worth the 15 minute wait and sharing the table with two others? It was lip-smackingly deeeeeeelicious.

I came here during the Lewes fireworks and was pleasantly surprised. The drinks are relatively…read morecheap compared with much of the area, I managed to get a pint for less than £3. I also had myself a fish pie, which cost me £7.95. Fish seems to be a bit of speciality here, but they have a relatively sizeable menu that does include meat and vegetarian options. The pub is quite popular in Lewes, normally with a younger crowd. You'll find it is more like the pubs to be found in the Western Road area of Brighton, rather than the sleepy town of Lewes. If thats what you're looking for, then i'd recommend it.

Unreal! Extremely bizarre and aggressive service. Made a…read morefood order which we promptly cancelled (by the time we had gotten to the beer garden from the bar). To be told that one order of fish and chips was already cooked. Baffled we asked how this was possible and then would the remaining two be cooked after the first had been served. This absurd situation then went from bad to worse with the barmaid storming out to berate us for ordering food that we then didnt want. Clearly we had a reason for changing our minds (realised we didnt have time simply) not that this was allowed. When my friend went in to collect the money she as told twice to 'fuck off' by the lady from the kitchen and the woman behind the bar. Of course canceling a food order would be inconvenient we appreciated that. It surely did not warrant the barrage of verbal that ensued. So in short i regretted taking my guests from overseas to this popular pub.

Perfect small English pub here. The menu is oddly filled with spanish tapas which was a pleasant…read moresurprise considering normal pub fare. However, they do still have some normal pub standards. Standard selection of beers on tap. Friendly bartenders and very accommodating for larger groups looking for a place to watch the football game!

Right at the top of the town in Lewes, you'll find the Black Horse. Traditional two roomed pub,…read moreit's a good place for a quiet pint and favoured by locals but not massively exciting. Good selection of beers, including Lewes's very own fine pint Harvey's Sussex Best.

We were lucky to walk up ancient Keere street to find the friendly Brewers Arms on a Sunday after…read more5. We were welcomed, well fed, and struck up good conversations. Brewers Arms is a local gem full of heart.

This pub like much of Lewes is just oozing with history, oozing and oozing. The old tavern dates…read moreback to the 1500s and I was pleased to learn as I was sipping my pint of Harvey's best that the pub is not owned by any big chain, but is still a free house. The cosy bar, with it's open fire is perfect for those who've had a big old trample around the downs and are looking for somewhere to sit and have their pint. The beef burgers are made my Richards, the local butchers and are rather tasty, large affairs, which I would wholeheartedly recommend. Also if your looking to watch the footy, you can do so in the back bar. BONUS.

Ordered a toasted ham and 'vintage' cheddar sandwich and salad for my wife and I with pot of tea…read morefor two. Normally very reluctant to criticise food but on this occasion found the cheese in the sandwich very mild. Additionally mug of tea would have been £1.60 each but pot of tea was £1.90 each with only one small cup of tea plus a very tiny amount extra in the pot. Normally pots of tea served at tea rooms come with pot of hot water to 'top up'. Very disappointed that this was not the case here.

Middle Farm's cosy restaurant just outside of Brighton may not be the expected haunt of a…read moretwenty-something Brightonian - with the predominantly grey-headed clientale - but, as only a short car ride away, and with delicious great value food, it's well worth a trip out of town. As are the farm itself and shop, offering a great trip to see the animals for families, and tons of delicious organic local produce in the shop (see the two additional Yelp entries!). The restaurant itself serves up home-made foods of deliciousness, with much produce coming from the farm. You'll find a yummy sausage and onion baguettes, indulgent cream tea and fresh soups as well as larger meal options (the aforementioned being the three things I've tried!). All the food is a real treat, and with a warming fire in winter, it's an excellent place for a cosy winter pick me up.

This place is great!!! The location is cute, and the building is unique with character. You can…read moretell that people really enjoy coming here. They have typical British pub food. I ordered cheesy bread and the shepherds pie. Oh my goodness... both were incredible!!! It was a weirdly cold day when I went, so the food was not only delicious but also very comforting. Coming here is a good time.

A great, slightly quirky, traditional pub in a great Sussex village…read more You won't find Chiddingly by accident - it's off a narrow lane off the A22, between Lewes and Eastbourne. The village itself dates back to Domesday and has a fine mediaeval church (worth a visit while there). In fact, the village has 55 entries in the listed building guide, so there's more than enough history to occupy the most hardened tourist before retiring to the pub for refreshment. The pub building dates back to 1774 (and possibly earlier) and is a Grade II listed building; the frontage of blue and red bricks looks suitably traditional, and through the front door there is a main bar area to the left and a wonderful snug room (with a huge fireplace) to the right. The interior is all wooden beams and stone floors, with a bar serving a good selection of real ales and generous portions of traditional pub grub, all with friendly bar staff. (NB The food is popular, so be prepared to wait at busy periods). Towards the rear of the pub, the walls are festooned with old pictures and photographs, and a motorcycling theme predominates: it is a well-known meeting place for bikers, and there's a club board by the back door giving details of events, runs, etc. Outside is a large garden, with lots of seating. The rear of the pub is decorated with old enamel advertising signs, covering every subject imaginable. Also at the back is the large, surfaced car park - perfect for rows of shiny (or, in my case, not so shiny) motorbikes. If all that wasn't enough, the pub also host a fortnightly folk and blues club (http://www.6bellsfolk.co.uk ) as well as its biker meets. Oh, and on my last visit, my mate and I (on our bikes) opted for 2 pints of soda and lime to quench our thirst, with a couple of packets of crisps. It came to £1.80. How great it is, not to feel ripped off with outrageously priced soft drinks! (Next time, though, I'll get someone else to drive so I can sample the real ales...)

I can't speak to the food, since they were not serving dinner when we were here. But, these must be…read morethe nicest people in the world. An absolutely lovely spot, and place. I can't recommend it highly enough. A must visit.

The name of this place derives from when the local charcoal miners used to stop in on their way to…read moreLewes covered head to toe in their payload. It dates back to 1389 so has an amazing feel about the whole place. Now the establishment offers a combination of fine wines, real ales and excellent food all served in a really relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. When I ate there I had the pork belly with Calvados gravy and it was excellent. They grow their own vegetables in the garden so you can really taste the difference. They also rent the restaurant out for functions, to be honest I can't think of a better place to hold a birthday meal!

These people do the best cream tea in the world. Everything is home made and their black currant…read morejam is to die for. They have really nice parlours inside and gorgeous gardens that are heavenly in summer. They even have their own parking space which is a godsend in Lewes.

My wife and I have stayed at this hotel 4 times in recent years, we come every time we visit the…read moreCharleston Farmhouse in Lewes. It is a wonderful hotel on a lovely location. The beds are comfortable, the staff are friendly, the food is high quality and we would highly recommend that you choose Shelleys.