Country Pub recommendation for great food

Hendrax · Aug 23, 2016

Black boys Inn in blackboys village is pretty decent

BN9 BHA · Aug 23, 2016

HAILSHAM SEAGULL said:
The Cock Inn just outside Lewes/Ringmer is good.
The Plough at Upper Dicker also excellent
The Old Oak at Arlington is good

I didn't copy your replies, honest!

Return of the Rev · Aug 23, 2016

Snow drop?

Waynflete · Aug 23, 2016

Arthritic Toe said:
Blimey is that right? Used to be rough as old boots when I was a kid.

Yep. It's very nice. A bit more restaurant than pub now but still a good pub feel to it. Usually good ales too

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Cosmic Joker · Aug 23, 2016

I've had some very good meals in the Abergavenny Arms at Rodmell, decent beers too.

Cowfold Seagull · Aug 23, 2016

BensGrandad said:
The same food chain as The Sergison in Haywards Heath which we used to use a lot but had a meal there recently that was awful so will not be going back. Noticed The Black Lion ex Harvester at Patcham is changing to a Miller Carter Steakhouse like in North Lancing which is quite good for a large chain. It is still owned by M & B Pubs but an improved steakhouse.

Yes I noticed that the other day on my way into Brighton. So Miller Carter and Harvester are both owned by the same company?

BensGrandad · Aug 23, 2016

Cowfold Seagull said:
Yes I noticed that the other day on my way into Brighton. So Miller Carter and Harvester are both owned by the same company?

Yes M & B as is Vintage Inns as mentioned in this thread, Ember Inns, Premier Country Inns, Toby Carvery, Crown Carvery Sizzling Steak and many many more. In fact too many to list which is understandable why their majar share holder Joe Lewis is a very wealthy man and was not sure if he still is major shareholder in Tottenham Hotspurs.

Rugrat · Aug 23, 2016

Neville's Breakfast said:
The Chequers in Slaugham. Haven't been for a couple of years but usually excellent.

I heard it had closed down, maybe not

Spicy said:
Might be too far north but I like The Sussex Oak at Warnham.

Matter of opinion but I think The Greets is better

Spicy · Aug 23, 2016

Rugrat said:
I heard it had closed down, maybe not

Matter of opinion but I think The Greets is better

Never been to The Greets. Is that in the same area?

boik · Aug 23, 2016

Rugrat said:
I heard it had closed down, maybe not

Matter of opinion but I think The Greets is better

As long as you're under 5ft tall - I can't even stand up BETWEEN the beams in the bar!

Rugrat · Aug 23, 2016

Spicy said:
Never been to The Greets. Is that in the same area?

Just down the road. My fav pub in area for food when we lived in Horsham

Mayonaise · Aug 23, 2016

HAILSHAM SEAGULL said:
The Cock Inn just outside Lewes/Ringmer is good.
The Plough at Upper Dicker also excellent
The Old Oak at Arlington is good

The Cock Inn will get my vote. Been many times and have never been disappointed yet

I am loving this thread - writing down all these recommendations to try out - thanks OP!

Lord Bracknell · Aug 23, 2016

Pretty much ... ALL of the above.

Cowfold Seagull · Aug 23, 2016

Scampi said:
Shepherd and Dog is very good, excellent beer there too. I had a very nice meal at the Roebuck Inn in Laughton, it's run by the same people who have the Snowdrop in Lewes. in fact nowadays it's increasingly rare to find a totally shit village pub meal, they just don't survive without good food.

You should try the Hare & Hounds in my home village then!, although hopefully will improve now they have a new landlord this month.

Cowfold Seagull · Aug 23, 2016

BensGrandad said:
Yes M & B as is Vintage Inns as mentioned in this thread, Ember Inns, Premier Country Inns, Toby Carvery, Crown Carvery Sizzling Steak and many many more. In fact too many to list which is understandable why their majar share holder Joe Lewis is a very wealthy man and was not sure if he still is major shareholder in Tottenham Hotspurs.

Interesting, thank you.

jevs · Aug 23, 2016

The fountain, half moon and the plough......all at Plumpton. Top notch. Jolly sportsman at east chiltington is good. Both pubs...green man and anchor, in Ringmer are superb

Went up the Dyke last week....good grub there too.

BensGrandad · Aug 23, 2016

Cowfold Seagull said:
You should try the Hare & Hounds in my home village then!, although hopefully will improve now they have a new landlord this month.

Is that the pub on the left going from Co Op roundabout towards Henfield. Has the new landlord moved in yet as I have just found out today that my grand daughter works behind the bar in that pub.

vegster · Aug 23, 2016

Clive Walker said:
I know I can rely on you lot.

I’m looking for the best country pub not too far from Brighton (north or east of) that serves great lunch time food.

Ridiculous, try posting that you need a restaurant that sells great beer.

Cowfold Seagull · Aug 23, 2016

BensGrandad said:
Is that the pub on the left going from Co Op roundabout towards Henfield. Has the new landlord moved in yet as I have just found out today that my grand daughter works behind the bar in that pub.

Yes it is BG. I may well know her lol

thedonkeycentrehalf · Aug 23, 2016

Easy 10 said:
Had a very pleasant lunch the other day in the lovely garden at the Friars Oak, just north of Hassocks on the A273. Its a Vintage Inns jobbie, their food is usually pretty decent in my experience.

Service is very hit and miss there. Last time we went as a group (pre-booked) for lunch, we walked out after 90 minutes without any sign of the food we had ordered.

Given the OPs original request Shepherd & Dog is a great call or, if you want to go upmarket, The Ginger Fox near Albourne is very good if a little pricey.

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