Crawley has no shortage of great Pubs. Octypvs appears to try to offer an alternative to the…read moreothers by creating a "Roman" motif. I used to come here years ago when it was simply the George Inn Pub and it was frequently packed. Not so busy now which is not always bad. However, the Roman theme clashes with the old charm and history of the Pub.

For being such a small establishment in Crawley, I really do like this place. The drinks are a tad…read moreoverpriced, but not enough that it keeps me away. I wish they stayed open a little later. And as someone who frequents this place, it would be nice if they changed up the music. I can guarantee the playlist every single time i attend. The owner is very nice, and his customer service skills are on point. There is no cover charge which is the best part! If you are in the area, make sure you visit!

Good little place this (little being the appropriate word) but can get a little crowded in the…read moreevenings especially if there's live music on. I usually pop in for a few beers at lunch time and have a sandwich. They serve an excellent pint of Harveys and the locals and staff are nice and friendly. There's room upstairs if you are there in the evening and it gets a bit rammed.

This is a great little bar in the centre of Horsham. The bar staff are always friendly and there is…read morealways good beer and gin to be had.

Situated in the heart of Brighton, Veeno adds a bit of Italian charm in England's most famous…read moreseaside resort town. It's a simple menu serving family produced Scilian wine and Italian meats and cheese. What's not to love?! The warm and welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff makes you want to come back again! Must try: Pomodori Secchi Bruchette, Espresso Martini

Came here for birthday cocktails after a day on the beach and it was just delightful. The staff was…read morewarm and friendly, and the wine cocktails were beautiful and delicious! Could not have asked for a more wonderful place to end the evening. Will absolutely be back the next time we are in Brighton and it is a must-do for anyone in the area. Thank you so much to the Veeno team for making my day even more special than it already was!

Orange Square is part of the Haywards heath strip on the Broadway. Of the bars, it is frequented by…read morethe slightly older 25-30 something revelers of Haywards Heath. As a night time venue, expect a busy atmosphere and slightly overpriced drinks. Still, if you don't want to trek to Brighton it is a bit of a seller's market and the bar offers an adequate alternative to the city. A good time to swing by is the post 5pm work period for a quick pint or two period. They will regularly send around complimentary snacks and nibble to tables, which more than make up for the drink prices. An especially good summertime venue, where the outdoor patio catches all of the afternoon and early evening sun. I have never eaten at the Square, but seen enough food to class it as reasonable. They do offer specials in the £8-£15 region, but I would suggest trying the food over a lunch break where you aren't competing with evening drinkers. If you looking for an atmosphere a little more highbrow than a pub, then this may be the place for you.

Great place to head to for a hearty brunch after a night out on the tiles. Its a bit of a trendy…read morelooking place but the staff are really friendly and the food and drink is really reasonable priced. They serve a fantastic eggs Benedict here which I highly advise you take with a bloody Mary on the side. They have a nice patio outside to sit and watch the World go by while enjoying your food. Its actually quite tempting to stay there all day!

Goblets is a wonderfully unique place, you never see it from the High Street, but you go downstairs…read moreand find this nice relaxed chilled out little bar! It can get quiet busy, it tends to be an alternative scene in there, but it's very friendly and is mostly a good atmosphere. Most people remember it as the place with all the Absolut Vodka bottles with all the chocolate in them! They have a huge selection of (sickly) chocolatey vodka shots behind the bar. If you ask people where they've been they never remember the name just the vodka! They also have a jukebox in there, but its usually kept well topped up!

A very cosy little bar, lovely to have apint in when you've had a long day at work, has an upstairs…read moreand downstairs bar. can get quite cramped on a friday and saturday night, but lovely to go in for a quickie in on a weekday.

Great unassuming wine bar that also serves food. Pretty quiet n the Tuesday that we went. So much…read moreso that we were concerned the kitchen wasn't open, to our delight it was. Good sized menu with ample vegetarian dishes too. I was recommended the beef Wellington which 5 of my colleagues had. I eventually went for the cod loin. Really well cooked and presented, nice wine to accompany - unsurprising, considering it's a wine bar. Take your colleagues, parents, other half, the ambience is nice.

A very cute little place with a large selection of wine…read more The space is a bit awkward as it echoes and it feel like everyone in the place can hear every word you say. The wine isn't mad expensive, so that is a big plus, and the personnel is sweet. The food is good, but unfortunately people have gotten food poisoning from the place, so we avoid eating there since then. Hopefully the place has gotten better with food hygiene. Safe bet if you don't know where to go.

Another wonderful spot that friend's recommended. As they've been before and it's a local spot for…read morethem. When we walked it, it was quite busy as a huge party was occupying a table across from us. A few other guest always dining as well. Not a big place but still very intimate and quite nice. Bar available but not sure if it's full bar. We did have a couple bottles of wine with dinner. Menu, straight to the point. Tapas and more tapas. As there was couple of us, we all chose three dishes to share. Each all looked amazing. The prawns, chorizo, mussels, meatballs, hummus, sun dried tomatoes salad, mushrooms, fried halloumi sticks, the skewers, pate, avocado toast, and croquettes. Everything was really good apart from it being slightly different from the states. The only downside, the skewer were a bit dry but presented beautifully. Everything was quite tasty and plenty to share for what we've ordered. Mussels were quite tasty in the sauce, chorizo was really good. Pate was more of sliced meat versus a spread. Service was great, staff was really friendly and chatty which was great. They ended the night for us with a little cocktail shot which was quite nice. Overall, amazing service, food was great, atmosphere was nice and friendly. Will definitely return.

First chance to check out this relatively new local venue in…read moremy local village and it was a huge hit. Small, friendly, a nice location just off the main shopping area, reasonably priced and generous portions. The food was delicious and worth venturing over for whether you are local or not! We had crisp halloumi, spiced aubergine with minced lamb, chilli peppered squid, pork belly and chips, a lovely crisp Pinot Grigio (my friend's a white drinker) and a couple of liqueur coffees. All this for £30 a head including a tip. The staff were efficient, attentive and charming. Young and energised, I loved the way all the front of house staff presented one table with a birthday dessert and sang with evident delight to the guest. We were made to feel very welcome despite booking a late table and the arrival of a large party of blokes who'd evidently been out for a Christmas get together added to the very European feel of this little gem. We'll be back

Have been here a few times and have always had a great experience…read more We received personalised attention by the owners, catering for every ocassion and helping us pick the best wine to pair with a meal or enjoy on its own merits. Each time we've been there they ask about the last wine we bought and how we enjoyed it with food, etc. They take the time to get to know their customers and build a sense of community with everyone that walks into the shop.

I absolutely LOVE this place! I'm new to the area...country, in fact! It has a really chill and…read moreopen atmosphere, which for someone like me, makes it extremely easy to meet new people. The wine is very unique, organic, and exciting for wine connoisseurs!!! The owner, Jesal, is very informative and there's always new great finds. I recommend this place to anyone who enjoys a great glass and atmosphere with class! I live in the community and there are often special events, which include wine tasting and social gatherings. Great hidden gym, in my opinion!

Now called Richard Phillips at Chapel Down, this wine bar and restaurant is the serious drinker's…read moreworst nightmare - a great venue, serving delicious wine, that's completely inaccessible by public transport! I've only ever been to the bar, but with its cask lined walls and comfy armchairs it makes for a really cosy place to relax and explore the vineyard's excellent selection of wines. Moreover, if you visit on a sunny day you also have the option of sitting outside on their adjoining terrace, which has stunning views of the Kentish countryside. It may not be the cheapest place for a drink, but I've found Chapel Down's wine to be consistently good and it's definitely well worth a visit. Of course, if you can't find a nice, sober person to drive you there and back and you don't feel like hiking, there is a shop downstairs which sells all of their wines to take away. It also does tastings and sells a range of deli products which are perfect for a snack or a spur-of-the-moment picnic in the countryside.