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.

This is a charming place to eat in drink. It dates back to 1621 but in the 80s they put a big barn…read moreconversion on to cater for the ever growing custom that was flowing through. It was tastefully done though and fits the existing building really well. We used to head there in the summer quite a lot as they have a really excellent beer garden with a duck pond at the bottom which is great to keep the kids occupied. They have 6 different real ales to choose from here and a pretty good selection of lagers so order something from the extensive menu, sit yourself down in the garden and enjoy the day!

This pub was a bit ropey a number of years back, but these days is a good place to go for a meal…read more They are definitely a pub and I wouldn't go as far to say it's a gastro-pub. Still, they serve up a higher standard of dish than your average drinking establishment. It also benefits from having a nice garden, although being close to a very busy road leading to Burgess Hill form the A23, it can slightly dampen the al fresco experience. Still, it is a spacious building and there are a lot of tables for dining. They have a good range of beer and ale on tap also. I would recommend this as a good Sunday lunch pub and they serve generous plates of food with all the trimmings. At times, it can get busy though, so you may want to consider reserving a table in advance. Situated where it is, you will need a car to get there unless you are in the area. At the same time, the location makes this an excellent pub to refuel if you are on the A23 en route to a distant location. There is a lot of parking available and you will usually find a bay to pull into. The staff are amicable and they have waitresses to handle food service. As far as pubs in Burgess Hill go, this would be up there in the top 3 inn my humble opinion.

A real boozer's boozer! We used to drink here all the time before moving to Brighton but I popped…read morein with a friend from Burgess Hill last week and its only got better! Its not a very kid friendly pub even though its got a garden but its not anti kids by any means, there's just quite a lot of drunk people in there that may put you off taking your cherished little ones along! There's always a birthday or engagement party going on in the other bar so do bear the place in mind for any functions you have coming up as it really does have a special atmosphere. Plenty of darts and pool facilities to keep you occupied as well as a big TV for those big games. Good all round pub.

Well-known gastro-pub in an idyllic countryside setting, close to the slopes of the South Downs…read more The hamlet of East Chiltington is situated at the end of a small lane, and can be a little tricky to find. Once there, the path to the front door is lined with a dense 'hedge' of lavender, providing an aromatic and sensual welcome. Very clever... Although I'm not a fan of gastro-pubs generally, I'll make an exception here, partly because it's still quite a nice pub despite the emphasis on food (although the space inside for drinking only is a bit limited), and partly because the setting is so peaceful. They do a couple of well-kept and reasonably priced interesting real ales (served straight from the barrel), several local ciders and they have very extensive wine and whisky lists. It's possible to have a light snack rather than go for the full-on dining experience: the 'Blackboard Menu' has smaller dishes between £4 and £10, including a five-cheese Ploughman's lunch for £8.45. The full menu is more expensive, but is highly regarded - expect to pay about £40-£50 a head, including wine, for three courses. A fixed-price lunch menu is popular with business types, at £15.95 for three courses. The web-site gives lots of detail on the food. The atmosphere is a combination of rustic setting and professional service: I found the staff willing, knowledgeable and friendly. There's both a terrace (at the rear) for dining and small garden at the front (dining only at lunchtimes). The only quirk I didn't understand is that they specify exactly what you are allowed (and not allowed) to eat in the garden, on the menu. The area has a dense network of public footpaths through varied countryside, if you want to walk off your indulgence afterwards...

The watermill is located right next door to Wivelsfield station and is a handy port of call if you…read moreare awaiting a train. It's also a decent venue for summer drinking with a spacious beer garden. Even though the pub is right on a busy roundabout, the garden is offset making it partially sheltered from the traffic. The decor is classic pub and won't be winning any style awards, but it is clean and has a homely feel to it. The staff are also friendly and they offer a decent range of beer and ales on tap. The pub is also part of the good ale route. Prices are reasonable as the pub is a little way out of the town centre and they have deals on house doubles, if spirits are your tipple of choice. They also are pretty keen on their pub quiz circuit and you will find the pub busier when they are hosting a night. Aside from that, it can get a bit local friendly and you may get the odd glance if you are a stop in customer. That being said, it will usually end up being quieter if you want a weekend drink to catch up and chat rather than fight your way to the bar.

The railway may be likened to a caterpillar. I remember back in the day during my teens and early…read moretwenties when there was a mini-bowl and it was a drinkers pub, particularly popular for Friday and Saturday evening sessions. Then about a year and a half to two years ago it shut up shop for about three months and then relaunched as a food pub with a completely gutted refurb (you see where I was going with the butterfly analogy now!). The menu is still very pub focused, but they have a nice take on some classics. I would particularly recommend the platters they offer (a meat, seafood and burger one) which come served on a large wooden chopping board, reminiscent of a Mediterranean Mezze. The decor is now a lot of lacquered wood and tasteful paintings. Since the refurb happened after the smoking ban, the pub also maintains a better condition than some establishments that have soldiered on through the legislative change. They serve a respectable range of beers and ales on tap and have a well stocked spirits selection. I would possible not consider the railway for a night out with a group of friends like the old days, but then again I'm a lot older and hopefully a little wiser now and on that note this pub is perfect for a few beers and a nice meal rather than a lot of pints and assorted shooters. Being close to the station doesn't hurt either and the garden is pleasant enough to feel sheltered, even though the pub is situated on a busy road. Good for a Saturday afternoon meal when you aren't wanting the poshness (and price) of a restaurant.

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The Brewers Arms in Burgess Hill is a great pub for watching live sport in Burgess Hill. They show…read moreboth Sky Sports and BT Sport. Friendly landlord and bar staff. If you're looking for a venue to play darts, pool, bar billiards, then you can't go wrong with the Brewers. A proper traditional pub. Free parking in he Halfords car park across the road is very handy.

From the owner: The Brewers arms is a traditional pub that serves great beer! We have Sky Sports HD & BT Sport HD…read moreso we show every televised Barclay's Premier League Match! We have Darts, Bar Billiards and Pool to play! Live music on a Saturday & Game Console Tournaments (such as Mario Kart & Fifa) at least once a month!

The Hog's head is one of the main Friday and Saturday night pubs in the town. It can get a bit…read morerowdy from time to time and there will always be a couple of bouncers floating about on the weekend shifts. The drinks are a mix of largers and a few ales on tap and your expected wines and spirits. You can get cheap bottles of wine i you are on a budget. They have a pool table out back and serve a range of regular pub grub like sausage and mash. The food is passable, but not particularly exceptional. Still, you can get a meal and a pint for about a fiver at certain times, so I guess you pay for what you get. They show a lot of the big sport events and have ample seating for larger groups. It does attract a bit of a random crowd on the weekends and sometimes this mixx of punters can cause somme friction.If you are in your early twenties, I'm sure you could havea good time here on the weekend, but I must admit to being a bit past the vibe of the place.

Great pub just on the Burgess Hill - Goddards Green border. Being a little further out of town, you…read moreget a few more grown-up customers in here as opposed to the high chav factor in the center of town. They do a good job keeping the locals happy here with regular pool and darts competitions and a brilliant quiz night. The bar is well stocked and has some great real ales on offer. If you fancy a nice friendly boozer to sit and chat with a group of friends, I'd definitely bring them here as opposed to somewhere in town.