Bolney Wine Estate Cafe The Eighteen Acre

The Eight Bells

➤ Bolney Place The Street, Bolney I-RH17 5QW, United Kingdom

Carta • Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"We were a party of 7 5 adults and 2 babies and went to Eight Bells for Sunday lunch. We travelled from Crawley and Forest Row to check it out. We arrived for a 3.30 booking and were welcomed by lovely staff. Our table was set out for us and the staff were constantly checking to see if they could do anything more for us to make sure we had a good time. They were brilliant. The food was delicious start to finish (we all had starters, mains and desserts) and oh my goodness the gravy on the Sunday roast was divine! After our meal, we moved to the bar area where there are comfy sofas and the babies had great fun walking up and down the ramp between the restaurant and bar area. The ladies and customers were so down to earth and welcoming, playing with the babies etc and we all commented that it was like a real homely place that you'd love to have as your local. Would definitely recommend and we will definitely be back as really enjoyed our afternoon out."

The Pass

➤ Brighton Road, Horsham, United Kingdom

Carta • Vegan • British • European • Vegetarian

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"Dinner at The Pass by Ben Wilkinson It is located in South Lodge, one of the finest country house hotels in Sussex. The kitchen is run by Ben and his partner Monika Zurawska, who leads the front of house team. The Pass is a small space, with a large glass wall that stands between the restaurant and the kitchen. An intimate restaurant, offering a unique dining experience for up to 28 diners. You sit at the high topped tables to watch Ben and his young team prepare and then proudly serve a seven course tasting menu. The meal starts with a complimentary glass of fizz and a selection of tasty snacks. The first course is a scallop dish with hokkaido squash, espelette pepper,coppa ham almond. The next course was a show stopper of a Celeriac dish like no other we have ever encountered. Royale beef cheek hen of the woods truffle with a beef fillet smoked emulsion tartlet on the side. As well as a glass of broth with fresh bread and cultured butter. The rest of the courses arrive in quick succession, delivered by chefs who explain each component. Day Boat Turbot,leeks squid dulse white asparagus, Ridgeview sparkling. Venison,roast loin liver dumpling bitter leaves hazelnut artichoke redwine. A course of 3 cheeses. Desserts were Rhubarb,ewe's milk curd rose yoghurt. Chocolate Délice,caramel hazelnut raisin. Just when you thought it was all over, there was a selection of Petit Fours with a sorbet on the side. There's not many hotels that can boast three award winning restaurants, of which this is their flagship. That has just retained its Michelin Star. The food was faultless with staff, charming,and professional."

Hare And Hounds Cowfold

➤ Henfield Road, Cowfold, United Kingdom

Carta • Fish • Wine • Coffee • British

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"I went for lunch with a friend on a Saturday, but some items were unavailable because the pub was waiting for a delivery. The waitress was lovely, but unfortunately, she didn't know what the specials were. We both ordered burgers, which were tasty, but the portions were too large for the boards they were served on. It would be great if they could start using plates again. The coleslaw came in a small ramekin and contained only two teaspoons. My friend, who can only eat dairy-free foods, couldn't have dessert because there was no cheesecake available. Additionally, the menus looked dirty, and the outdoor area was unkempt. Overall, it was quite disappointing."

Heritage By Matt Gillan

➤ The Chequers, RH17 6AQ Slaugham, United Kingdom

Carta • Fish • Terrace • European • Ice Cream

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"I booked a table as a late birthday gift for my fiancée. We had read so many positive reviews of Heritage and being local we were keen to visit. The welcome was lovely and we enjoyed a couple of glasses of local sparkling wine in the bar before being shown to our table. We opted for the classic lunch 5-course tasting menu with an accompanying cocktail flight and non-alcoholic flight for the designated driver. The food is truly exceptional, from the flavour-bomb snacks at the beginning of the meal, the starter of pressed duck terrine, a perfectly cooked trout dish that melted in the mouth, pork loin and belly that were just transcendent, a pre desert of strawberries, courgette and balsamic that just worked so well to one of the best deserts of Elderflower I have ever had the pleasure to enjoy. Food was presented and explained, as were the accompanying drinks. Everything was simply perfect."

Crabtree

➤ Brighton Rd, Lower Beeding, RH13 6PT, Horsham, United Kingdom

Carta • Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian

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"I was hoping for a nice lunch because our friends had said how nice it was. The pub itself is actually really nice and I couldn't complain about the waiting staff who were very attentive. Unfortunately this wasn't matched by the quality of the food. Three out of the four of us ordered liver in a sauce which sounded nice. Unfortunately when it arrived all three of the meals were only lukewarm and we sent all of them back. As the liver was full of sinew and was unpleasant I said I'd have fish and chips instead which I'd seen someone else have and looked lovely. The fourth meal, (Sea bass) was fine. We then had to wait about 45 minutes for the replacement meals to arrive. To be honest when I looked at the fish and chips they then sent out I actually thought it was a joke. It looked like the meal had been scraped out of the bin. As I am diabetic I had to try to eat some of it before I became a medical emergency otherwise I would have sent it straight back as well. As it was, two chips and a bit of the fish was all I could stomach and I left the rest. I asked the waitress if we had been pushed to the back of the queue and she said they were very busy and were trying to fit us in. One of our friends liver was virtually inedible and she left most of it. The other liver was ok. Would I go back or recommend this place? Not on your life."