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The Eight Bells

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

Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"I visited the restaurant for a Sunday roast and found it quite disappointing. I paid £19 for the beef, which felt extremely overpriced for what I received. In the photo I uploaded, you can see that I had only taken a small bite of the beef and Yorkshire pudding before snapping the picture. The portion sizes were quite small. The cauliflower cheese appeared to be served in a very modest amount, as if it was dished out with a tablespoon. The food itself was decent but nothing memorable. While everything was cooked well, it tasted just like a home-cooked meal, and that's not why I dine out. I would have rated it one star lower if it weren't for the discount I received after sharing my feedback with the staff. One surprising aspect was that only the beef roast comes with a Yorkshire pudding; the chicken roast, priced at £18, did not include one. This seemed quite unreasonable! Unless they revise their prices or increase the portion sizes, I don't see myself returning for a meal. However, I might consider coming back for drinks, which were reasonably priced. Overall, I’d rate the experience as follows: Rooms: 3 Service: 3 Location: 4 "

The Pass

➤ Brighton Road, Horsham, United Kingdom

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"

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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"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 ."