Gardeners Retreat - (Near East Sussex, South East)

MADDOGLEP I think this must be fairly new as I have no recollection of this pub / restaurant. Thomas Paine has strong local connections, unlike Casta and Madge. He helped inspire the American revolutionary war and almost lost his head in the French one. Silly so and so. I had another Harveys Sussex best bitter. One of three real ales on my visit. Very good. Up steep stairs finds a roof terrace. Must be lovely on a warm sunny day / evening. Free wifi.

Rach O Very popular & buzzing inside when I visited (always a good sign) Offered a space in the serene Courtyard garden. Wonderful customer service...incredibly delicious food...such a selection available! Definitely recommend. Thank you

Hannah Sierp Absolutely delicious food (the focaccia, mac n cheese bites and salted caramel brownie were all excellent), friendly and helpful service and very good value. Really great spot close to Lewes station - you can eat in or takeaway.

ST Third time here and just amazing. Simply one of the best meals Ive ever had and great to have somewhere I can really recommend. Staff, ambience, food, drinks and facilities all brilliant. Having seen previous reviews that knocked the fish and chips and the pork belly, we decided to risk it and see for ourselves and we couldnt disagree more. The Pork belly meal was flawless and the fish and chips were lovely. Some of the best chips weve ever had and the fish definitely wasnt all batter. Its debatable over how good the fish is but thats the personal preference, but it was very good. The Chicken Milanese was brilliant and we love the Jolly Ginger mocktails. Dessert wise, again, we thought they were excellent. I must say however the crumble isnt quite to my liking due to the cluster type of crumble, but again this is more personal preference, but definitely had enough filling inside though it is very hot, so I do recommend leaving it to cool down a bit first. We will definitely be back and so far everything has been very consistent and I would definitely recommend going and seeing for yourself.and if things arent to your liking, mention it at the time as I can assure you the food is very good and you may have just got unlucky.

Russell Norman My hunger went on strike after visiting here.

Ifiyenia Kolla Lovely little pub/hotel in a great location. Staff were lovely and chilled out. Room was comfortable, very quiet, best night sleep in months. Got fish and chips and it was outstanding! Happy to go back again.