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A very traditional pub
with rustic charm. The pub is covered in wisteria and the covered seats outside make a
good summer stop off. Inside there are tables and chairs and cushioned pews. The walls and
ceiling are covered with brass and iron and bric-a-brac. In one corner there is an etched
window. There is a devotion to fresh locally grown organic produce. Landlord Ian shoots
pheasants at nearby Firle and his brother-in-law brings in venison, to be braised with
port and Guinness. The pub's own chickens provide eggs. The bar menu is traditional too:
ploughman's, honey-roast ham (£4.25), courgette and rice strudel (£6.95). Fish specials
vary from day to day. Sunday lunches are popular. The real ales are Harveys plus there is
a monthly changing guest ale; on at the time was Hook Norton Best. Food served 12-2 &
7-10, 9.30 on Sunday. Access is OK for the disabled. No B&B accommodation here I'm
afraid - though there is a self-catering flat for rent. The nearest we could find was: Ash Farm,
Filching, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5QA. (01323) 487335. Single B&B £16.50-£18;
Double/Twin B&B £19.50-£21 per person.
| Additional Notes: |
Had an excellent meal - 13 of
us - at the Rose Cottage in Alciston, East Sussex. Can recommend it -
excellent well kept beer too. Had great charm, a no nonsense kind of place.
Food excellent - wide variety at lunchtime and in the evening from 18.30 -
21.30. Worth a Diversion. (Michael Keil) |
 
Also try travelling 5 mins down the A27 heading
East to find another gem: the Cricketers at Berwick. One of the finest Harvey's houses in
the land according to one contributor.
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