Recommend a decent Sunday lunch in a nice country pub near Brighton

[NMH]

The thread title says it all: where can you get a good (and I mean decent quality food, even if it's a bit pricey - cos I'm posh like that) Sunday lunch, combined with a nice bit of a drive out into the sticks within about 30-45 mins drive or so from Brighton?

If you want a nice restaurant in the countryside, as I mentioned on another thread - Cromwell's at Golding's Barn, south side of Small Dole.
It's very good, and a pleasant setting all round.

 

[Simster]

The landlord (Jeff) and landlady (Jenny) just got married last year.

Must be a previous landlord? Or was it Jeff's kid from a previous?

Probably the prev landlord then!

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

The Blacksmith Arms, in Lewes (I think)

no such place try again

 

[bristolseagull]

Open House does a lovely roast

 

[empire]

chalk pit near lewes,also went to the hangleton manor recently which was nice

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Col, it has to be Tottington Manor past the Shepherd & Dog and Royal Oak at the foot of the Downs, great beer garden, great views of the Downs and a lovely restaurant with quality food. You can't go wrong.

 

[Billy Seagull]

Try the Rose Cottage at Alciston.

 

[ben andrews' girlfriend]

no such place try again

Well then mr genius - where is it then?

 

[steward 433]

It's the Fountain, and a very nice pub it is too.

You could try the Bridge at Houghton, or the Sportsman at Amberley.

Also, the finest pub in all Sussex, The Blue Ship at the Haven, try it, it is sensational.

cheers Phil hate mental blocks

Agree with the bridge too

 

[Slowhand]

Five Bells - Chailey

Slightly pricey but excellent food - plus Harveys BB.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Good one US, we had our wedding reception at Tottington Manor, but i haven't been there in 10 years, maybe longer. Just looked at their website and think i may book one of their room and meal deals

 

[pasty]

The Tiger in East Dean is good.

 

[csider]

The Griffin, booking essential (I think)

The White Horse in Steyning, new owners, very good.

 

[csider]

chalk pit near lewes,also went to the hangleton manor recently which was nice

Went to Chalk Pit few months back....SHITE!! Part frozen mash and dreadful meat. Even the vegi roast was SHITE. Used to be good.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Well then mr genius - where is it then?

actually i might have shot my lot too early on this one it does ring a bell but i cant pinpoint it, i lived in lewes for thirty years.......... its come to me its at offham correct

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

The Tiger in East Dean is good.

sorry ive been there and it was not brilliant

 

[acrossthepond]

If you're feeling flash, then don't look past the Griffin at Fletching.

If you're feeling flash, and lucky, they do rooms too...

 

[ben andrews' girlfriend]

actually i might have shot my lot too early on this one it does ring a bell but i cant pinpoint it, i lived in lewes for thirty years.......... its come to me its at offham correct

Anywhere near lewes is lewes in my eyes! May be offham?

 

[The Oldman]

Try the Rose Cottage at Alciston.

Sorry went there a few weeks ago. Not good. Overcooked veggies; tough meat; but good service

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

The Griffin is great - and the garden is lovely.

The Jolly Sportsman (somewhere North of Lewes - I can drive there but couldn't tell you where it is) always used to be great (with beer in barrels behind the bar). Recently expanded - so not sure if it's as good.