The Eight Bells - Carta

The Pass

➤ Brighton Road, Horsham, United Kingdom

Carta • Vegan • British • European • Vegetarian

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"This was the best meal I have ever eaten. Firstly Ben Wilkinson at the pass is quite a new restaurant and a lot of these reviews are not reflective of this as I believe the restaurant has changed a lot since Covid. It has recently won a Michelin star and the current menu is deserving of this. My wife and I had the 7 course tasting menu which was exquisite. The layout of the restaurant is also carefully thought out with glass surrounding an intimate setting so that you can watch the courses in the kitchen being prepared. Every course is completely unique and is delivered and explained to you by a different chef, who all rotate around the tables which I particularly liked. The food speaks for itself. I won't list every course but the standout was the beef cheek and celeriac. Absolutely divine. The snacks which come before the first course were also out of this world. We didn't opt for the wine pairing but enjoyed quite a few cocktails instead, all which were faultless. The only downside to this is how full we both felt at the end; a very nice problem to have. Having been to other Michelin star restaurants the Pass for me is the best so far, and the chilled out setting I actually prefer to something grander. Overall an exceptional experience that I couldn't recommend highly enough. Vegetarian options: I wouldn't recommend a tasting menu to any vegetarian as it's designed to incorporate a lot of different animal products into a piece of art"

The Half Moon Warninglid

➤ The Half Moon The Street, RH17 5TR, Mid Sussex, United Kingdom

Carta • Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"Called in lunchtime midweek for lunch a beer. The ale we chose had passed its best gone off (that happens of course, I 've been drinking the stuff for 50 years) but on quietly mentioning it, the landlord if it was he, rather than just changing our beer, went to the tap as though he disbelieved me, poured some , tasted it said you 're right as if surprised. His barman then offered a different beer. Maybe I 'm being precious, but I don 't expect treatment like that. Then, checking the receipt at home , saw that we were charged 10% service, which whilst clearly on the receipt as optional, wasn 't mentioned to us at the till. Fish chips was ok. Will not be returning. Price per person: £20–30 Food: 2 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 2"

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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"Don't come here expecting to grab a quick bite and not book.. ..... The Heritage is a place to relax and savour every mouthful of food whilst being looked after by a really friendly team. The restaurant has a good balance of formal and relaxed....the service is attentive but not starchy and uncomfortable. The food is amazing.... We have lived here a long time and have been thankful that Matt and his team arrived and breathed life back into this previously boarded up building with an extraordinary amount of energy. They haven't excluded villagers from going into the bar and having a drink and we often do . It's good to see an eclectic mix of clientelle all there with a common aim...to enjoy a memorable and special dining experience in the beautiful surroundings of the village. Amused by an earlier rather sour review about twitching curtains in the village we feel compelled to say that the Heritage has brought a rather more considerate visitor that is careful not to block driveways and generally respect the pretty surroundings. We also know getting accidentally stuck up a road that turns into a bridleway can be stressful.....my husband has on occasions reversed the odd car down for a bewildered visitor because it can get a bit tight if there happens to be a wedding at the church. Just leave a little time for the whole dining experience......No one rushes you out of your seat and the table is yours for the evening. It is well worth coming ."

Ockenden Manor Spa The

➤ Ockenden LaneWest Sussex RH17 5LD, Cuckfield, United Kingdom

Carta • Tea • Wine • European • Vegetarian

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"I detest this place, avoid! They first ruined an anniversary and now twice ruined lunch. I will never go again and broken silence so you are spared the overpriced, bland food and the poor, POOR waiting service. See my other reviews, they 're rarely this negative. Firstly, the check in desk is a dark and dismal cubby hole with barely a sideboard to rest an arm. The ceilings are so low, maybe this represents an oppressive atmosphere the staff suffer. There is always some smug person at front desk with an ugly, garish shirt bearing down on the uniformed team. Do they employ them young or foreign so they don 't have to pay them very well? The Kitchen appear to actively victimise anyone with an intolerance. Yes, they list every single allergen on the photocopied menu but make no effort to find an alternative for you, merely pointing out that you can 't eat it. I asked for crackers once, instead of bread, and was told, we have party poppers?! This time I was told I could have (from a paultry selection) a Naked burger, which sounded great, but actually meant it arrived without any bun charging me the same price. The worst part, and this has never changed, they regularly interrupt your conversation mid sentence, clearly they think the waiter 's time or the food is more important! This time he tried to warble his way through the menu but did it standing right in front of the sun so both my business guest and I were blinded asking him to move. Overall £80 for a burger and chips with a couple of cokes was laughable. Save your money and go to the Talbot in the village or even better the Gingerman in Brighton at least they value their customers and don 't sneer down their noses because they once had a Michelin star....I wonder why Ockenden lost it??!!!t"