Pubs in Lewes - recommendations?

[Gwylan]

As we have a baby-sitter tomorrow, Mrs Gwylan and I are going for a night out and fancy going to Lewes rather than Brighton.

I obviously fancy a few Harveys but what's the best pub in Lewes for a decent glass of wine? Mrs G is a red wine drinker and wants something better than house red.

And what's the best pub for decent bar snacks/meals? I don't want to eat in restaurant but if a pub does decent scran then I'll be interested.

I know those are two different things, I'd be happy with one pub or two. Any ideas?

 

[Muzzy]

IMO Lewes Arms for both drink and food. A bit small granted but equally quaint... Lacks atmosphere a bit but good company... No music, no pool tables and no games machines! and most importantly no screaming kids!

 

[Woodchip]

I quote like the John Harvey Tavern and The Gardeners Arms, down Cliffe High Street, just after the river.


EDIT: The Dorset does good food and beer, but not been in there in an evening for a while.

 

[Gwylan]

I quote like the John Harvey Tavern and The Gardeners Arms, down Cliffe High Street, just after the river.


EDIT: The Dorset does good food and beer, but not been in there in an evening for a while.

I love the JHT but wasn't sure whether the wine would be good there

 

[Lord Bracknell]

I love the JHT but wasn't sure whether the wine would be good there

OK, I would imagine. Harveys are not only a brewer, but a wine merchant.

 

[Samej]

IMO Lewes Arms for both drink and food. A bit small granted but equally quaint... Lacks atmosphere a bit but good company... No music, no pool tables and no games machines! and most importantly no screaming kids!

Small-lacks atmosphere-no music-no pool table-no one armed bandits, are you honestly recomending this as aplace to go.

 

[Woodchip]

I think they do a reasonable selection. They get the lawyers in there from the Magistrates court, so need to do some pompous drinks.

 

[Muzzy]

The snowdrop changed hands a while ago. It's more of a bistro type pub now. Very good food and Harvey's, can't help with the wine list though! May be worth calling them 1st to book as they get very busy!

 

[Muzzy]

Small-lacks atmosphere-no music-no pool table-no one armed bandits, are you honestly recomending this as aplace to go.

It depends what sort of a night out you want... A couple of pints and food with the Mrs, it's ideal!

 

[Samej]

It depends what sort of a night out you want... A couple of pints and food with the Mrs, it's ideal!

Small-lacks atmosphere-no music-no pool table-no one armed bandits, are you honestly recomending this as aplace to go.
If you don`t want any of the above are you not better off staying in and watching the telly

 

[Muzzy]

not if you're 18 NO!

 

[Gwylan]

not if you're 18 NO!

I think I passed 18 a long time ago

I do like the Lewes Arms but we've been there a few times and fancy a change

 

[Muzzy]

I think I passed 18 a long time ago

I do like the Lewes Arms but we've been there a few times and fancy a change

No probs... I ate in the Snowy and that was good... Then it's a five min walk to Gardeners and JHT

 

[Martinf]

Go with Woodchips recs. JHT is good for Harvey's and vino.

 

[jevs]

You can take your pick....Snowdrop, Elephant and castle, Volunteer, John harveys, Lansdown or Dorset arms. of course, you could have a few beers in any of the above and then head for The Spice Merchants Indian eatery...top notch grub.

 

[beorhthelm]

i dont know if its changed, but many Lewes pubs on a Friday/Saturday were pretty dodgy, with many locals looking to get lashed and have a fight. but with several calmer pubs or "old men pubs".

the Brewers Arms was always a good middle ground, rowdy without trouble. no doubt they are all fine now... maybe just a case of dont be around at closing time.

 

[paul1960]

Snowdrop for food also do Harveys and Dark Star
John Harvey Tavern also does good food/snacks but always busy.

Best route from the station: John Harvey , Gardeners , Snowdrop for food , then back to Lewes Arms.

 

[smudge]

If you want to avoid DFL's. Tally Ho.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

If you want to avoid DFL's. Tally Ho.

I'd heard that Landport Village is getting quite a reputation as a pleasant rural community to move into, if you want to escape the stresses of city life. Not quite as good as the nearby, sought-after Wallands Quarter, obviously.

 

[jmsc]

Small-lacks atmosphere-no music-no pool table-no one armed bandits, are you honestly recomending this as aplace to go.

Everything I love in a pub!