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Run by chef-proprietor Jeremy Ashpool and his wife Vera, this delightful gem is nestled in the beautiful countryside at the edge of Borde Hill Garden. Offering elegant dining with regularly changing seasonal menus, it’s easy to see why this is such a popular spot. Situated in a converted stable in the shadow of a 16th-century ma...
View full reviewTucked discreetly inside Brighton’s finest designer hotel, The Restaurant at Drakes is comparably stylish and provides one of the finest dining experiences along the South Coast. The cool, neutral tones, exposed brickwork and subtle lighting create an elegant but unpretentious backdrop for relaxed lunches and ...
View full reviewSet in Fletching, The Griffin Inn has been run by the Pullan family for over 40 years, and continues to impress regulars and visitors to this day. This restaurant exudes charm with its rustic furnishings and traditional oak beams. The friendly staff will make you feel instantly welcome, whether you’re sampling fine wine by the f...
View full reviewLooking out over the sunny village green of Newick, The Bull was once a popular resting place for pilgrims travelling between Winchester and Canterbury. With old oak beams and exposed rafters exuding traditional charm, the cosy and rustic inn now serves up superb food, fine ale and wine.
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Newick Park Hotel & Restaurant is set in a gorgeous Grade II* listed Georgian house, surrounded by its own private park which spans 255 acres. Within the hotel you'll find an exquisite restaurant, with head chef Chris Moore at the helm of a dedicated team. The restaurant, which has won a coveted three AA rosettes in recent years...
View full reviewThe Five Bells combines the best of a traditional pub with the best of an upmarket restaurant, serving both modern takes on pub classics and refined dishes with a classical French influence. These two styles of cuisine are down to chef-owner Andy Wiles’ extensive experience both at local pubs and at the two-AA-rosette-awarded Pa...
View full reviewQuality food and a friendly welcome await you at The Crown in Horsted Keynes, which is now under new ownership. The family that runs the Rose & Crown in Cuckfield has spread its wings, and chef-proprietor Simon Dennis is now leading an experienced team at The Crown, continuing a tradition of hospitality on the site that goes b...
View full reviewOn a blustery autumn day, I could think of no better tonic than a visit to the warm, friendly Crown in the village of Horsted Keynes. We were impressed by the inviting traditional surroundings and the welcoming staff, but most importantly by the superb bill of fare. Thanks to an extensive menu and a regularly changing specials boa...
View full reviewThe Green Man, like any true traditional pub, is the hub of the community and is set looking out over the beautiful green. It stands in the High Weald Area of Natural Beauty and isn’t far from Chelwood Common and Ardingly Reservoir, making it popular with walkers and groups. Welcoming both dogs and children, The Green Man is the...
View full reviewBoasting attractive traditional features and exuding olde-worlde charm, The Coach & Horses is a real highlight of the Sussex dining scene. Set in unspoilt countryside on the edge of Ashdown Forest, guests can enjoy stunning views of the Sussex Downs from the picturesque garden. On sunny days, settle on the terrace under the ma...
View full reviewThis attractive, traditional pub run by Linda and Mike is one to add to the not-to-be-missed list for lovers of great food. Horns Lodge is popular with walkers, as it adjoins Chailey Common in the heart of the picturesque South Downs. Diners can be assured that even the dishes on the traditional pub grub menu (expect to pay under &p...
View full reviewPaolino, set in the fine village of Lindfield, was opened a year ago by an Italian family with many years of experience in catering. Their aim has been to create a typical Italian, family-friendly restaurant of the kind that British people so enjoy when holidaying in Italy. This means serving freshly cooked food that's made from the...
View full reviewThe Cock, as it’s known to locals, is one of the finest examples of a village pub. The friendly team provides just as warm a welcome to visitors to the area as to their loyal regulars, who know they can count on amiable surroundings, perfectly kept drinks and top-notch traditional pub food every time they call in. The cosy firep...
View full reviewMarco Pierre White's Wheeler's of St James's Chequers Inn is a stunning 18th- Century coaching inn nestled on the edge of the Ashdown Forest on the original London-to-Brighton coach route. It is an honest eating and drinking house that offers guests a stylish yet comfortable place to dine, drink and sleep. The table d'hôte...
View full reviewThe Red Lion is a stylish country pub on the edge of Ashdown Forest, which was once visited by U.S. President John F. Kennedy in 1963. The current owners have given this pub a new lease of life and The Red Lion is renowned in the local area for its exciting menu, real ale, world-class wine and impeccable service. On the seasonally...
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