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I went to this pub one lunchtime a year or so ago and to be honest, did like it much. It all seemed to go quiet when I, a stranger, walked in and although the beer was good, the food was cheap and deserved to be.
Least week, I went visited again, expecting the worst but very pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, the beer was excellent and although we didn't eat on this occasion, the menu looked more adventurous and the food being brought out to other customers looked very good indeed.
I will certainly go back and try the food next time. I know it is now owned by the same people who own The Bull but it seems much more relaxed and less swamped by ill mannered toffs. The young lady behind the bar, Sarah I think, was helpful, friendly and efficient.
I'm giving this pub an 8, but it could easily go up.
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Went in here with a group a walkers. There's plenty of room inside and a rather "urban" garden at the back. Sat inside as it was a baking hot day and there weren't any shady tables left outside.
Food was excellent, a bit more pricey than normal but worth it.
I was on the cider to cool myself down, but those on the Harveys pronounced it a fine pint.
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Went ina fter trying (unsuccesfully) to get a table at The Bull. Turned out well as the food was excellent and better priced than The Bull. Good ales on tap and nice staff. Open fire too.
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Went in last night (early evening) for the first time since it changed hands. General atmosphere seemed similar to before the change of ownership. Beer choice was a bit less adventurous than before but still quite acceptable (Harveys, Kings Red River and Palmers Bicentenary). The Palmers Bicentenary was excelent and did not seem extortionate at £2.80 for a 5% beer. However, the winelist seemed expensive (in most cases nearly £4 or more for a 175ml glass). I did not look at the menu so cannot comment. Overall a good pub to go and have a pint in.
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A really good pub - friendly, helpful staff, with excellent food and good beer. Definitely worth a visit,
ianwr - 26 Nov 2007 10:37 |
I have been visiting this pub for several years for Sunday lunch with kids and granny - have always enjoyed lovely beer, excellent good value traditional pub food, including dishes such as sausage sandwiches for kids. Unfortunately has been 'gastropubbed' by new owners! Beer was still great, but have done away with kids' menu, would appear they are trying to flush out their customers with children. Prices including beer substantially hiked up, waited 50mins+ for food. Great shame!
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oh dear. compass have bought it. now own both pubs in the village. gonna be expensive ale. will probably go the same way as the new inn hurstpierpoint. shame. bring back the north star!!!!!
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the pub has indeed changed hands and although the beer is the same and the locals are the same, the gorgeous restaurant and value for money food has fallen by the way-side. Such a shame. Worth going for a drink and a laugh but don't expect value for money. Will need to improve to be in the running for any more awards.
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The pub has just changed hands, but it is a great pub with lovely Harveys and a regular choice of other ales. The food is good value without being spectacular. One of the few pubs left with a bar billiards table. Lots of locals, dogs welcome, walkers and country people having a good time. Hopefully the new owners will continue in the same vein.
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Love this pub!
Food is lovely - a real treat and definitely worth every penny. Staff are friendly and funny.
Bar billiards, darts, etc.
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Justifiably voted CAMRA's Country Pub of the Year, it ought to win the overall prize. It is quite simply a superb pub. The Mole's beer I had on Sunday was exquisite. 10/10. The Sandrock mentioned in one of the other posts appears to be closed.
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Wonderful pint of Dark Star Original as well as good food. Cricket team slightly noisy but staff very friendly and efficient. Shame it is a little far away from where I live.
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A nice comfortable pub with friendly staff and excellent beer. Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted and Harvey's Bitter were among those on offer. There was a bar billiards table and blues/rock music playing at an unobtrusive volume in the background.
You're really spoilt for choice in Ditchling with the White Horse just up the road; there's a third pub round the corner called the Sandrock that I didn't have time to try (it's not listed on BITE at present).
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A good 'old fashioned' pub with no music, just good guest ales.
Dave Cumberland - 12 Oct 2004 20:57 |
