Lewes
Kings Head

Kings Head

9 Southover High Street, Lewes, United Kingdom

Steak • Cakes • Seafood • Spanish


"It was my birthday, and my other half booked a room at the Kings Head as a special treat as we wanted to have a look around Lewes. Their website showed numerous photos of the newly refurbished bedrooms, and they looked very nice. We checked the menu while we were on the site, and much of the food seemed to tapas related, but there was also burgers, steak, fresh fish and fish stew, so we knew there would be something decent to eat. The room, The Brighton, was as expected. Freshly decorated with a sumptuous bed, brand new carpet and a bathroom with underfloor heating and even a sauna! 5 stars all the way. However, when it came to dinner, we 'd booked a table but that was totally unnecessary as the place was almost empty at 7:30 which was odd as the had live music from 8 pm. On being given the menu, we soon found out why it was almost devoid of other customers. The first page of the menu was almost entirely tapas, then baguettes. The burger turned out to be a vegan burger, and there were no steaks, fresh fish or fish stew as promised. The online menu mentioned a specials board, but when my other half asked about that, the young barman looked at her though she were insane and said there was no such thing. They didn 't even have so much as a position of crisps available!We left and walked into town to find a decent pub with food and a soul. When we returned to the Kings Head around 10:30 that night, the live music was in full swing.... but the place was still virtually empty. We saw 3 people inside as we trudged passed on the rain towards out room. In summary, the rooms are stunning, but the whole food issue needs to be urgently addressed. The current menu maybe okay for lunchtime, but is poor in the extreme for evenings. Stay there by all means, but go to another pub to eat!!"

Valentina's Delicatessen

Valentina's Delicatessen

5 Broad Street, Lewes, United Kingdom

Pizza • Vegan • Italian • European


"I visited valentina for lunch today. we know that eating from past experience is great and also it tends to be a waiting for eating, but after waiting for our pizza we have got a bit hungry to say the least. the restaurant. was quite busy and asking how much longer the chef told me he was alone and fought to maintain with the commands, as he had not enough space in his many to fit everything. the young waitress was apologetic and said they would adjust the bill accordingly, what we noticed that she did not, but that is not why I write this review. my man and I live in seaford and so much like to support and use our local restaurants and can recommend them. she said that a cook had gone without warning and that meant that she had only a new one from italy and he was not used to the kitchen yet. that confused me when he looked like the same one that had been there for a while? whatever the reasons for the delays exist, there seems such a scandal that a restaurant that produces large food does not seem to sort the delivery of it or the front of home staff the training, at least keep their customers up to date standing on their order. I sincerely hope that they can regulate this, because it would be a pity not to support them in the future. I have booked a table for friends in the juni, and I think now I should think this booking new and take it elsewhere. Perhaps the owner of this restaurant can convince me otherwise."