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.

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!

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.

Great find as we were driving by. Beautiful old pub with cozy garden in the back for a solid lunch…read more Sat in the garden with a cider. You can order inside the pub, outside table service or from the garden bar. Very friendly service, great local choices on tap, good food (loved the English blue!). Constructive criticism would be the chicken on the burger needs more seasoning and the fresh bread that comes with the cheese board/ploughman's should be something crunchy like a baguette (not sliced sandwich bread). We will be back!

Update February 2010…read more The pub now features in CAMRA's "Good Beer Guide" for 2010. ------------------------------ Village pubs in beautiful places can be such a disappointment, but this is quite the opposite: a lovely (and historic) village pub, with a traditional interior, good food, good beer, good service, and friendly staff. The food is all locally sourced, but the menu is honest and straightforward - not fancy gastro-fare. The beers are also mostly locally sourced, and included Harvey's "Sussex Best Bitter", Dark Star's "Hophead", W J King's "Horsham Best Bitter" and, from further afield (Cornwall), Skinner's "Betty Stogs". The pub itself is grade-II listed building, dating from the 18th century, and has a nice beer garden. The Cuckmere Community Bus to Berwick railway station stops right outside, it has a large car park (if you must drive) and the pub is just off the South Downs Way. What more perfect place to break your hike than this?

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.

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.

Glynde would be just another sleepy Sussex village, were it not for the world-famous opera venue…read morejust down the road at Glyndebourne. The Trevor Arms pub is at the other end of the village, just past the railway station (which has an hourly service to/from Lewes, Eastbourne and Brighton). A large Victorian building, the interior is very traditionally decorated, and very spacious - there are four rooms, including a restaurant area. It has a huge garden area, with tables and seating, as well as space for picnics, and is great for kids to run around and burn off their energy (as indeed they do). Beers include the usual Harveys range from nearby Lewes, and there's an extensive and very well regarded food menu, with the emphasis on traditional English pub grub, and there's also a special menu for children. The pub is especially popular with families, walkers (the South Down Long Distance path is a mile away) and, of course, visitors to Glyndebourne. On a week-end summer afternoon it can get very busy indeed. Deservedly popular. ************************** Photos uploaded 17-10-2007, after a very nice pint of Harvey's Sussex Bitter.

A lovely typical Lewes pub this with a beautiful exterior and an equally inviting interior to boot…read more The staff are really friendly and welcoming and they (as they should) serve an excellent pint of Harveys Old and Best. The decor is old but not tatty, just well lived in as a pub should look in my book. The food is great home cooking and not too pricey which some of the pubs around here can be.

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...)

A nice old pub in this small downland village, with an extensive beer garden serving real ale and…read morefood. The pub itself is what you'd expect of a village pub - lots of beams, traditional furniture, in a two-room pub with a central bar area. They have four handpumps but were serving three beers on my visit - Harvey's Sussex Best Bitter, Adnams Broadside and Youngs Gold. The beer seemed reasonably well kept and customers were certainly buying plenty of it, which is a good sign. They have an extensive food menu, but prices are more like those at restaurants than a pub: starters from £4.70, mains from £8.50 (veggie) or £9.50 (meat or fish) and puddings from £4.70. I've heard mixed experiences of the food - some say it's OK, but overpriced. The clientele certainly seem very well heeled, judging by the cars parked in the car park, and one of the barmaids was a bit sniffy about me coming in looking a bit sweaty after a long hot walk, which is odd as they're close to the meeting of several major long-distance footpaths. The other, in contrast, was very friendly to a couple looking for a campsite for the night. The pub is well known and does get very busy on nice sunny days.

Authentic place with superdelicious food. Sunday beef roast was amazing. It's a pity they serve…read moreonly filtered coffee, but they have a vast choice of other drinks, and a smile to cheer you up. The summer terrace looks good, but was busy, so we could not check out. On the other hand, interior is was nice and cosy to sit in. Certainly recommend to visit it if you happen to walk past.

We eat quite often at The Wellington - mainly for lunch but occasionally for supper. It's our local…read moreand has pretty good service on the whole... On a whim on 18th January, I rang about a late Sunday lunch, and booked a table after being told it was lamb. But on arrival, just before our 3pm booking, we were told 'the lamb had gone 20 minutes ago'. A quick consultation: "Roast beef?" As a precaution, I added "Rare, please." Two plates arrived but they were well-cooked. I sent mine back. Twice. I then asked if I could have a couple of entrees since the lamb had gone and they had no rare beef. The entrees were whitebait and Thai fish cakes, served together on one plate. The waitress, who knows her job backwards, said the salad was 'on the house'. I thanked her but said there was enough on the entree plate. She smiled and took it away. As we finished our meals, the manageress came over. "What didn't you like and what did you like?" she said agressively. We looked at her in silence. After all, we've been going there for food for a long time and, mainly, it's fairly good. In fact, the pub generally has a cheerful atmosphere. "The beef," she said, staring hard at me, "is cooked in the morning, sliced up, and put into gravy. Then it's heated up again." She added, "If you want lamb, you have to say, 'Please save two orders for us... A lack of communication." Well, now we know. When M. Bleu went to the bill to pay the bill, our diminutive manageress with attitude, said: "I don't know who your friend is..." Ma'am, just a li'l old journalist and travel writer who's been doing reviews for 50 years and never been treated in such an unwelcome way before. By the way, the glasses were dirty. We sent those back, too. And alas, e-cigarettes are allowed in the bar, which is also where people - including us - often choose to have their meals. Eccch. A tip: Monday nights are for £10 rib or sirloin steaks. They do them rare, if you want them that way. And with loads of really good chips and decent salad. The Wellington is the only local place I know that will happily give you an olive oil and balsamic vinegar dressing for your salad if all those little sachets with GM products aren't your style.

Excellent choice of Single Malt Whiskies, the best I have seen in a pub abroad Scotland. Lovely…read morebarteam, the owners Rhonda and Grahame Ober became my friends. Very good ale. High quality pub food, my beef, imported from New Zealand looked like a Kobe, cooked to perfection (could do it myself) as everybody at a hot=plate grill in the middle of the dining room. Not too posh, Lovely people, local middle class, discrete Australian decor, to state the provenience of the lovely landlords. Thank you for a special evening, I felt like home, will be back soon.