I got to pop into the Swan Inn during Lewes bonfire last weekend. It's far enough out of town to…read morenot be rammed like the town centre pubs. They have all the usual drinks and a good range of Harvey's Ales. Of course, I had to try the Bonfire Boy on this occasion, a really nice dark ale. Everyone was moved out to the garden after 5pm (due to the fireworks) so it's difficult to comment too much on the pub itself. The bar staff did seem friendly and they did let us back in to use the facilities when required! The walled pub garden is a pleasant surprise and would be a lovely place to sit and drink in the summer. The lighting is great and it's a really nice space. They were putting on a hog roast in the garden which I made sure I came back for later in the evening. My roll was piled high with meat, crackling and apple sauce, and was totally delicious. I would like to revisit on another occasion to get a real feel for the pub itself.

Fabulous Reaturant in Lewes. Great classic and fresh pub fate in light airy room. Service is top…read morenotch and out large group had a hoot. Excellent recommendation for a rowdy lunch with family and kids. Worth the short train ride from Brighton.

We were lucky to walk up ancient Keere street to find the friendly Brewers Arms on a Sunday after…read more5. We were welcomed, well fed, and struck up good conversations. Brewers Arms is a local gem full of heart.

This pub like much of Lewes is just oozing with history, oozing and oozing. The old tavern dates…read moreback to the 1500s and I was pleased to learn as I was sipping my pint of Harvey's best that the pub is not owned by any big chain, but is still a free house. The cosy bar, with it's open fire is perfect for those who've had a big old trample around the downs and are looking for somewhere to sit and have their pint. The beef burgers are made my Richards, the local butchers and are rather tasty, large affairs, which I would wholeheartedly recommend. Also if your looking to watch the footy, you can do so in the back bar. BONUS.

Not nice. Food was…read morevery nice to eat. Service was strange. Staff not very with it. Ambiance was perfect but different.

booked a table same day - at the very last minute - and they were able to accommodate 4 of us with…read moreour dog! No problem! The service was friendly, professional, accommodating and the atmosphere very laid back and relaxed. Great, service, great food, great value for money and a lovely atmosphere. All of this AND dog friendly. what more could a patron ask for!? First time here but we will most definitely be back!

The Snowdrop Inn is a proper boozer, tucked away on the edge of Lewes. It's a little difficult to…read moreget to and parking is horrendous but it's worth persevering. The pub itself is well laid out with a square bar in the centre and lots of tables squeezed in haphazardly which make getting to the loo's a bit of an adventure! There is also an upstairs area, accessed via a very steep and narrow spiral staircase. I didn't investigate this time but apparently the area is nice, if a little treacherous, especially after a few vinos! The menu is very extensive, so much so that it's almost impossible to choose a dish. There are loads of veggie options as well, so useful if you're not a meat fan. I went for the lamb tangine but unfortunately they had run out, so I plumped for the roasted pepper and spinach risotto with stinging nettle pesto instead. A tasty dish, served with a couple of crispy goats cheese balls - ideally there would have been more of these but the flavour combinations were good and I was especially impressed with the pesto. Pretty much all of the main courses were less than a tenner as well so perfect for those on a budget. For pudding I went for the Banoffee Pie. Tasty, but I have to say it mainly consisted of cream, the other ingredients were a bit lacking. There are plenty of bar staff so getting served isn't an issue. No table service, order at the bar. Overall, a great atmosphere, good food with loads of choice, and all pretty good value.

This was our first meal is the UK and it was amazing. I had a portobello mushroom and Haloumi…read morecheese burger. It was pretty good considering that I thought the mushroom and cheese would be on an actual patty of meat. Live and learn. It was excellent though. It had a chutney on it that really made the flavor profiles meld nicely. They had a great variety of local and international brews. Very happy with the experience. Our hostess, Joanne, at our Airbnb recommended it. It was the perfect way to end a long day of travel.

Update: June 2009…read more Greene King sold the pub to Fuller's last Autumn, and on a recent visit it seems to be back to something approaching its old self: good choice of beers, and bustling with customers, but everything kept spick and span, and service was very friendly. Worth a visit! ***************** This historic pub, with its curved frontage and built into the ramparts of the castle, was a mainstay of Lewes pub-goers, a focus of community life and featured regularly in the 'Good Beer Guide'. All this changed when it was purchased by Greene King in 2006. One of their first acts was to replace the existing choice of beers with their own - those replaced including the award-winning local Lewes brew, Harvey's Sussex Best Bitter. Now, it may be just a beer to many, but it was an act of sacrilege here, and led to a boycott and a high profile media campaign to get Harvey's reinstated, which even reached the national press. Greene King relented in April 2007, and Harvey's is back on tap. But the pub hasn't quite recovered from this episode and, with the loss of many of the locals, some of the friendly and down-to-earth atmosphere has gone. That's a pity, because it's still a lovely old building, with a tiny front bar, and a rear patio (reached via narrow stairs), with a good choice of real ales - including, of course Greene King beers and Harvey's Sussex Bitter. Let's hope it can bounce back.

Amazing place, foood good, friendly service, hot waiters, cosy atmosphere Good and niceread more

Our favourite place! Food is absolutely amazing. Sunday roasts are fresh and great quality…read moreingredients. The service is definitely the best around. There's always a great ambience. Will be visiting again soon

How can there be no reviews? This place is amazing, closest place to a michelin star for many many…read moremiles. We come here for special occasions, the food is worth every penny. For the 2 of us we spend £80-£100, for that we get... Entres (in the bar) not nasty cheap ones. FREE pre starter (the very first 1 I ever had was a mushroom cappuccino, I thought I wouldnt like it, I LOVED IT.) As much fresh diferent types of bread you want. A Main Dessert Large glass of wine and a Beer We spend approx £55 in a Harvester!!!!!!!

Spent many a hour there with all the lads,lots of memories…read moreGood luck to yeah all,hope yeah are well Shaun

Great atmosphere here, food is nice, good service too and a nice little place to go. Whether there…read moreis only 2 of you or if there is 20+ it's a great place to go, perfect for kids too, as we've taken the grandkids here and the staff were great with them! Thanks guys

This is leagues away from most other Indian restaurants in the area. I went here for a special…read moreChristmas deal they were doing and we were served several courses with a selection of unusual starters including tandoori salmon. It was really tasty and fairly priced for the quality of the food. The service was top notch too. It's located on the Seafront and very close to the town centre.

Jali Indian Restaurant, Hastings New Town. (Approx 5.2 miles from us.)…read moreThey regularly attend the 'Hastings Seafood and Wine festival' which is an excellent introduction to their Seafood Curry's. However, for the full experience, I'd suggest eating at their restaurant. Both visitors and management recommend it!