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...)

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!

A wonderful country pub that is a real family favourite for Sunday lunch. There's an ever changing…read moremenu with lots of local fare. The helpful staff are vey happy to help you choose and there is a good selection of homemade dishes for the kids too, alongside the traditional items like Roasts. Good selection of real ale is available too. Best of all, for those of us who like such things, it's slap bang next door to the Lavender Line steam railway. A roast and a vintage loco? Everyone's happy.

I love this place, proper village pub with home-cooked food and fantastic beers and ciders on tap…read more You always get a warm welcome here from the pub owner, his wife and their staff, whether it's your first visit or you are a regular. My favourite is the vegetarian inferno burger, which comes with a pile of proper fat chips. About a million miles from being a gastro pub and all the better for it!

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.

After a day of exploring Dover Castle and walking through Biggin Street, we decided to dine at this…read more popular and recommended pub. A perfect place to rest and recount our adventures for the day. There were quite a few diners in, and the space seemed a lot larger once inside, with a bar and several rooms to accommodate small and large parties. We were seated near a party of 10! Service was friendly and leisurely, which we welcomed. Only one staff was taking and distributing orders and he advised of the delay in service. The food was delicious and had we more time in town, would likely have dined in again.

We just arrived from a cruise trip, while visiting Dover Castle we were looking for a great stop…read morefor lunch. This place is fantastic, easy walk from Dover Castle and just so happens to be Dovers oldest pub. The menu for lunch is small, feels like it's because they want to do things right. The fish and chips- highly recommend. However unless you are starving I recommend you split it with a friend. When we arrived we were immediately greeted, service was excellent. For families like us, they do have high chairs. They will take your order if you sit inside. There's also an outdoor garden however you need to come to the counter to order. Same with drinks. Each room has a lot of history. Take one look around and there's a lot going on. Apparently this location used to be a part of monastery and has evolved over the years now to a great pub. Each dish we enjoyed, the vegetarian linguine was fresh, chips were delicious and the fish was wonderful. If you're cruising in and need a place for a good meal not too far from the port or to Dover Castle- I recommend you swing on in. Highly casual so you can come as is or for special occasion.

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.

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.

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!