Best place to eat out in Mid-Sussex

portlock seagull

Why? Why us?

Jul 28, 2003

17,071

• Nov 12, 2006

• #1

My dad's a real foodie and its his 65th. Want to go somewhere a bit special therefore and greatly appreciate some up to date recommendations as I haven't lived there for 6 years now eg heard the chequers at Slaugham has changed hands and not a patch on what it used to be. Ockenden Manor in Cuckfield sounds interesting, with Steve Crane a top head chef (not a bad footy player at school I seem to remember). Any other recommendations appreciated because I did a google search for restaurants and smongst its British choices was the Little Chef at Handcross.

 

surrey jim

Not in Surrey

Aug 2, 2005

18,093

Bevendean

• Nov 12, 2006

• #2

If you like curries, the Nizam Tandori in HH or Thai 9 in Burgess hill (they also own The White Horse in Lindfield)

 

algie

The moaning of life

Jan 8, 2006

14,713

In rehab

• Nov 12, 2006

• #3

Most midsussex pub foods are shit.Try the half moon at Warninglid.Been under new management for a while.Food is excellent alittle pricey though

 

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MikeySmall

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Jul 7, 2003

1,072

BRIGHTON

• Nov 12, 2006

• #4

portlock seagull said:

My dad's a real foodie and its his 65th. Want to go somewhere a bit special therefore and greatly appreciate some up to date recommendations as I haven't lived there for 6 years now eg heard the chequers at Slaugham has changed hands and not a patch on what it used to be. Ockenden Manor in Cuckfield sounds interesting, with Steve Crane a top head chef (not a bad footy player at school I seem to remember). Any other recommendations appreciated because I did a google search for restaurants and smongst its British choices was the Little Chef at Handcross.

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Try Gravetye Manor.....

 

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Jul 25, 2006

480

• Nov 12, 2006

• #5

272 in Newick. Top nosh.

http://www.272restaurant.co.uk/pages/index.asp

 

Scotty Mac

New member

Jul 13, 2003

24,405

• Nov 12, 2006

• #6

tai kar, all you can eat chinese buffet

 

Lankyseagull

One Step Beyond

Jul 25, 2006

1,839

The Field of Uck

• Nov 12, 2006

• #7

The Jolly Sportsman, East Chiltington

www.thejollysportsman.com

 

Herr Tubthumper

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Jul 11, 2003

59,487

The Fatherland

• Nov 12, 2006

• #8

If you want to come to Brighton Due South is excellent and it's also in a great location.

It's great, locally sourced, not overly complicated food. It wins lots of awards and also comes with the Tubthumper seal of approval.

 

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West Hoathly Seagull

Honorary Ruffian

Aug 26, 2003

3,540

Sharpthorne/SW11

• Nov 12, 2006

• #9

portlock seagull said:

Ockenden Manor in Cuckfield sounds interesting, with Steve Crane a top head chef (not a bad footy player at school I seem to remember).

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I second that. We went there for my younger brother's birthday this year. Food and atmosphere out of this world. However, make sure your account is well topped up, hand over your card and don't look at the receipt.

 

Monkey Man

Your support is not that great

Jan 30, 2005

3,157

Neither here nor there

• Nov 12, 2006

• #10

Jeremy's at Borde Hill. Not been there but I've eaten at his previous haunts and his cooking is amazing -- really tasty.

 

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West Hoathly Seagull

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Aug 26, 2003

3,540

Sharpthorne/SW11

• Nov 12, 2006

• #11

Monkey Man said:

Jeremy's at Borde Hill. Not been there but I've eaten at his previous haunts and his cooking is amazing -- really tasty.

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Crabtree was superb, but a bit small for his talents, and him also from when I met him!!

 

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eastlondonseagull

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Jan 15, 2004

13,385

West Yorkshire

• Nov 12, 2006

• #12

When's the big day, Portly?

 

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n1 gull

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Jul 25, 2003

4,638

Hurstpierpoint

• Nov 12, 2006

• #13

Monkey Man said:

Jeremy's at Borde Hill. Not been there but I've eaten at his previous haunts and his cooking is amazing -- really tasty.

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Jeremys is superb. He's a top bloke as well. I highly recommend it.

 

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Since1982

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Sep 30, 2006

1,489

Burgess Hill

• Nov 12, 2006

• #14

Ockenden Manor is superb and they do a two course lunch menu for £10 a head which is excellent value for the quality of food.

 

Stat Brother

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Jul 11, 2003

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West west west Sussex

• Nov 12, 2006

• #15

A mate was talking about a Ugandian restaurant, Cowfold way.

Sorry can't be any more help than that, it did seem a little bizarre.

 

Marshy

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Jul 6, 2003

19,718

FRUIT OF THE BLOOM

• Nov 13, 2006

• #16

2 places in Burgess Hill i highly suggest are worth a visit.

Thai 9.

And Il Barolo ..the steaks are just sensationa there, like nohing ive ever had anywhere else.

 

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Mellor 3 Ward 4

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Jul 27, 2004

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saaf of the water

• Nov 13, 2006

• #17

You're right about Chequers changing hands.

Don't go there.

the people who used to run it are now doing food at the Victory in Staplefield

 

looney

Banned

Jul 7, 2003

15,652

• Nov 13, 2006

• #18

http://www.kfc.co.uk/index/index.php

 

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BensGrandad

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Jul 13, 2003

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Haywards Heath

• Nov 13, 2006

• #19

Mellor 3 Ward 4 said:

You're right about Chequers changing hands.

Don't go there.

the people who used to run it are now doing food at the Victory in Staplefield

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I used to take my wife to the Jolly Tanners in Staplefields for a meal quite often because the steaks were good but one day we stood like a pair of stiff pricks in the lower bar waiting to either be served or given a menu whilst the woman! stood chatting in the top bar and then served her 'friends', obviously regulars, when they came in. My wife walked out and vowed never to go back in there again, which we havent but we did go to the Victory as we wanted food and didnt quite know what to expect. The decor wasnt very good but the food was excellent and the beer was ok, will go back again.

 

desprateseagull

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Jul 20, 2003

10,171

brighton, actually

• Nov 13, 2006

• #20

no idea about mid sussex, but n Brighton- Latin in the Lanes (just off East Street, behind the Queens Hotel) was the best seafood i;d ever had. the boss was paying too, so a bonus!