Afternoon Tea The Garden

The Eight Bells

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

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

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

Fish • Wine • Coffee • British

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"I went with a friend for lunch on a Saturday- some items were off the menu because the pub was waiting for a delivery. The waitress was lovely but did not know what the specials were. We both ordered the burger which were nice but the food was too big for the board it came on. Please bring back plates. The coleslaw was in a small ramekin and contained two teaspoonfuls. My friend who can only eat diary free food could not have a dessert because there was no cheesecake available. The menus looked dirty as did the outside area. Disappointing."

Black Horse Inn

➤ Nuthurst Street, RH13 6LH, Horsham, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian

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"As a family we eat at a local pub once a month, sometimes more. The pub we've used countless times in Warnham today lost our custom. They've always taken far more care of their conversations than their customers and we've had enough. The Black Horse is simply brilliant in comparison. Parking, views, food, service, timing, every kindness and concern for accessibility and disability given. Quite frankly the best. Ignore the negative reviews, not a shred of truth in them we think. Loved our time today, we'll be back. Lovely to be looked after like one of the family, by a family run business"

Heritage By Matt Gillan

➤ The Chequers, RH17 6AQ Slaugham, United Kingdom

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."