Best Pub for a ploughmans lunch in West Sussex?

Bry Nylon · Apr 2, 2017

Sussex Nomad said:
Bit off topic, but I used the Bognor by pass for the first time on Friday

Not sure why, but that sounds like a euphemism for a little-known sexual position.

Sussex Nomad · Apr 2, 2017

Bry Nylon said:
Not sure why, but that sounds like a euphemism for a little-known sexual position.

Dirty old man :wink:

Saladpack Seagull · Apr 2, 2017

Cowfold Seagull said:
Well it's certainly true that many 'plough men' and agricultural workers used to eat bread and cheese for lunch, whilst out in the fields in times of yore.

But I agree that many modern day ploughman's lunches served up in pubs, are far fancier than that.

Exactly. My Dad was a farm worker and called his bread and cheese lunch "Jack and Harry", as in "I'll be in the top field with Jack and Harry" meaning that's where he'd be at lunchtime. Strangely, he would often finish his lunch with Opal Fruits or Fruitellas! You won't find THEM on your plate down the Dog and Duck!

East Preston Gull · Apr 2, 2017

Bry Nylon said:
Not sure why, but that sounds like a euphemism for a little-known sexual position.

Yes, they both go slow, raise slightly up and avoid a shit hole.

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Miximate · Apr 2, 2017

Jolly Sportsman at East Chiltington if you have some cash burning a hole in your pocket. Not quite West Sx, but worth a trip

looney · Apr 2, 2017

Why go to a pub for it? Ploughmans has got to be the most idiot proof meal to prepare.

I tend to eat variations of it most days in the summer, its a lazy way to stay healthy as well.

Yes Chef · Apr 2, 2017

BensGrandad said:
We do not all like lobster enough or are in the position to pay £35 a kilo personally I prefer crab .

I agree with you about crab, and with the lobster I was talking about in a professional capacity, just to clarify.

mune ni kamome · Apr 2, 2017

Sussex Nomad said:
Bit off topic, but I used the Bognor by pass for the first time on Friday, never even knew it existed. What a great road that is.

Didn't realise it was called the Bognor by pass. To my missus it's the Matalan Superhighway

Cowfold Seagull · Apr 2, 2017

looney said:
Why go to a pub for it? Ploughmans has got to be the most idiot proof meal to prepare.

I tend to eat variations of it most days in the summer, its a lazy way to stay healthy as well.

True enough, I often fancy some crusty bread and cheese for lunch when l'm at home, add a dollop of Branston and a pickled onion or two, and Bob's your auntie.

Yes Chef · Apr 2, 2017

looney said:
Why go to a pub for it? Ploughmans has got to be the most idiot proof meal to prepare.

I tend to eat variations of it most days in the summer, its a lazy way to stay healthy as well.

I agree, and would only put it on a menu under duress, but I'm not too sure if it's particularly healthy, sorry!

Cowfold Seagull · Apr 2, 2017

Yes Chef said:
I agree, and would only put it on a menu under duress, but I'm not too sure if it's particularly healthy, sorry!

It's like everything I suppose, fine in moderation. In any case I can think of a lot of things far more unhealthy than bread and cheese!

Deleted member 2719 · Apr 2, 2017

Shouldn't it be called a 'Ploughpersons'

studio150 · Apr 3, 2017

Soulman said:
I had a ploughman's lunch last week. He was not very about it though.

Upset?
Happy?

With jokes like this you must be a script writer on Mrs Browns Boys

studio150 · Apr 3, 2017

Mouldy Boots said:
Shouldn't it be called a 'Ploughpersons'

Or a tractor drivers lunch given that ploughing has been mechnical for decades and is no longer carried out by a person pushing a plough or a plough being drawn by a horse.

dazzer6666 · Apr 3, 2017

studio150 said:
Or a tractor drivers lunch given that ploughing has been mechnical for decades and is no longer carried out by a person pushing a plough or a plough being drawn by a horse.

Mostly outsourced these days so maybe 'Agricultural Contractor's Lunch' ?

looney · Apr 3, 2017

Yes Chef said:
I agree, and would only put it on a menu under duress, but I'm not too sure if it's particularly healthy, sorry!

Its over 50percent salad with pickles, cheese and bread. Bet it ranks healthy compared to KFC etc

swd40 · Apr 9, 2017

Grombleton said:
The food has gone downhill in recent years. Sadly the queues are a cost of it being in a nice location and it being popular. used to be there regularly and could get a spot easily, but even the parking is impossible nowadays.

AFAIK that's currently closed, but will be opening again soon (New owner). My sister knows them so i'll find out when etc. Tis a solid shout though as it's a lovely pub.

EDIT: Apparently it may be open around the 14th of the month, but that's not confirmed nor definite. I'll be checking it out when it is,'tis only a few mins drive from my current base.

Drove past the pub today, looked open, plenty of people outside supping.
Added to the list to try next time it's sunny.

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