Sussex Ox

Outstanding food. From the local farm. This place really makes an effort in ambiance and in the kitchen.

First off , lovely pub in a great setting. Proper old style english pub with log burners etc. Walked in and instantly felt warm and cosy, sat down and the menu was great, staff were nice, bit pricey compared to say Eastbourne area, but I thought this is ok the meal will be well worth it. Sadly it wasn’t , I ordered the lamb roast at £24. Turned up and the first thing I thought was, there’s going to be another bowl of veg brought out in a minute, then I realised my half a carrot and cabbage leaf was underneath. I had an addition of 3 what looked like aunt Bessie spuds, but by far the most disappointing thing was the lamb itself which was cut into thin slices and was at least 35%-40% fat. The cauliflower was a purée which just blending into the gravy and had no substance. Was such a shame , really wanted it to be nice. I hate going to a pub and spending £100+ for 2 adults and 2 children to leave hungry. Adding extra veg doesn’t cost the earth and it’s deserved when paying those prices. Drinks were also overpriced, pint of beer will set you back nearly £7. If you’re on a diet and have spare cash go here. Sadly won’t be coming back.

We reserved a table for 4 which ready as soon as we arrived, and it didn't take long to order our drinks or our meal. The atmosphere was great, lots of families having cosy Sunday roasts. We ordered 3 roast beef and 1 chicken roast dinner but were given 3 beefs and 1 chickpea roast. We were told by the waitress that the chicken wasn't on the menu, even though it was shown on the website and the menu we had just read when we ordered - 'Free-range chicken breast'. We hadn't been told that all the chicken roasts had been ordered (it was only 1pm). I don't think the waitress was listening when we ordered. My partner is gluten-intolerant so they whipped the meal away and just took the Yorkshire pudding off - nothing extra was added and even then she had a stomach ache until the next day. The chickpea roast was so hard that it literally exploded when she tried to cut into it with her knife. Suggest wearing eye-protection due to the shrapnel that shot across the room. Unfortunately the waitress was pretty rude and robotic, no apologies for her error. To be fair, the roast beef meals were pretty good. Luckily we were in good company and the atmosphere was really friendly, but I probably wouldn't recommend the Sussex Ox. Our meal was £182 for 4 people - service was terrible.

Another amazing meal at The Sussex Ox. A rare date night for new parents, so we don’t want to waste time and money on a mediocre experience and it did not disappoint. A beautiful menu with some specials for Valentine’s Day. The service is organic and simple with the right amount of attention to the table. The food is beautifully presented, stunning quality and well thought out. I have some dietary restrictions and they have been very accommodating both times we have visited. It’s our go to now for a cosy but special feeling evening. Excited to try a roast on our next visit as we’ve heard great things.

Visited The Sussex Ox recently and it was a great experience. The setting is beautiful, especially with the views over the South Downs perfect spot for a relaxed meal. The food was excellent, really fresh and well presented, and the portions were generous. Service was friendly and welcoming without feeling over the top. A proper countryside pub with quality food and a great atmosphere. Would happily return.

We have visited the Sussex Ox on many occasions over the past 5-6 years in all weathers and the food has always been fantastic with friendly service and a great atmosphere but I was a little disappointed on this occasion. The crispy fried potatoes arrived in the shape of a square hash brown (?) the fries looked pale and nothing special. The fried onions were mushy and hidden in the burgers cheese sauce and should have been on the side. We had our bread and olives brought to the table and was asked straight away if we were ready to order the rest of our dishes! As we eventually finished and were ready to order I noticed the restaurant had emptied out completely. We spent most of the evening in a completely empty restaurant with no background music. The atmosphere I feel could have been better for sure. I mentioned earlier in the evening that we were celebrating a birthday yet no effort was made and no interest shown. The vibe that used to be in there has gone. I think I will wait for the summer to return before I visit again because the food can be good and the garden atmosphere is the best on a lovely sunny day but for me the indoor restaurant has lost its charm. Also adding a 10% service charge is just cheeky. Sorry chaps💔

A beautiful Summer’s evening. Ate outside. Meat top quality. Veggies a bit cool on arrival. Staff friendly but not over attentive. Waited quite a while for our food.

Delicious food from a great menu. Lovely staff and a cosy atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

I've always thought its sometimes worth taking a nice drive further out of town to find somewhere a bit special and this place is a perfect example. The pub exterior is beautiful but once inside and more importantly, in the garden, you'll see why this place is so special. The views are amazing, almost breathtaking and there's plenty of room for the large groups of people that flock here. The food is excellent and not too over priced. Try the Harvey's battered haddock with home made chips. They also run a take away service for this if you prefer to stay at home but you'd have to have a pretty nice house to beat this one!

I took my staff here for our christmas meal which we did after christmas to avoid over expensive awful food with the service to go with it. We decided to go here as we heard some good reviews, menu looked good and different as well as the pub itself. We drove in to be greated by a lovely looking pub that looked recently refurbished from the outside, great car park which was imaculate and plenty of spaces! Taking into account that it was January and cold we walked in the pub to be greated by freindly staff and people which gave a local but 'buzzing' atmosphere. First thoughts were that the bar was small but great selection of drinks, local beers and wines too. Shown to the table and given menu's which were easy to understand and not to much to choose from like other places (a good thing). Menu was good, your normal burgers but also local fish and game as well as a good spechials menu. Food came out and good size portions and fantastically cooked and you could tell it was fresh produce, not your normal pub food! Needless to say we were impressed, so much so that I took the partner back there in May which was very pleasent, sat outside on the terrace overlooking the downs for a drink prior to dinner. Menu was great still and spechials was good. Value for money wise, its not cheap but you get for what you pay for. Good atmosphere, freindly staff, good drink and great fresh food. Needless to say very impressed, will be back and highly recomended.

One of my favourite pubs, winter or summer. This pub is not easy to find but is well worth the search. There is a great selection of real ales and the food is fantastic - a good selection of locally sources dishes. Milton Street is too small to support the pub which relies on people visiting from outside of the village but the bar still retains its "local" atmosphere. There is a largish restaurant area although I prefer to sit near the bar. To the rear there is a family friendly eating area with long benches and tables for larger families. In the summer there is a lhuge garden with plenty of space. This pub is not as child friendly as it used to be but still worth a visit. It gets very very busy at summer lunchtimes in the weekend so get there by 12noon to get a table - or book in advance.

This pub is tucked away off the A27 on the way into Eastbourne. It is in a beautiful setting, surrounded by fields and with a wonderful view of the South Downs from the large decked area at the back, perfect for a glass of something bubbly on a warm summer's evening. The food is delicious, with locally sourced produce freshly cooked in a contemporary style. There is a rustic but modern feel to the place and I particularly liked the wide selection of soft drinks available (rather than coke or J20 as you get everywhere else!) They also have local ales and a a selection of wines.