The Star Inn, Alfriston

If you want overpriced, pretentious food then this is for you.
I like my food, but don�t regard consuming a main course in 2 minutes as a dining experience.
I want to eat the food, not frame it or play hunt the morsel when it arrives on oversize plates.
The staff didn�t know what they were doing e.g. couldn�t describe what was on the menu (one didn�t even know what shortbread was), one order of drinks arrived twice�. 15 minutes apart, two different waiters gave us a bill.
The normal tariff for this meal is �26 plus 10% service charge, so at �28:60 - you decide if it is good value. I know what I think!!!

We have eaten here before, at lunch times and had good meal, but things appear to have changed drastically.

28 Jan 2012 09:45

The Yew Tree, Arlington

It amazes me the things people find fault with. If you want a dining experience then go to a restaurant, if you want good food and a decent portion then you can�t beat the value at The Yew Tree.
In particular the hot food comes hot, which is a novelty in itself.
If you don�t want the dollop of cole slaw or red cabbage, then mention it when ordering. Just ask for some other salad instead. I do.
Yes, it can be a little cramped, but it adds to the atmosphere of this old style country pub, or ask to be sat in the conservatory, but book up in advance if you can.

5 Jan 2012 14:03