BITE user comments - crispyduck
Comments by crispyduck
Visited early evening prior to going to theatre. We were the only ones in there. We asked if we could order food and the guy behind the bar said he's better go and see whether they had got a chef that evening!!!!! They did have and we ordered fish and chips. The chips were fine if tasteless but the fish hadn't been de-boned and I spent the meal removing bones from my mouth. I gave up in the end and just ate the chips. No atmosphere whatsoever which is a pity because it's in a good location. Young man that served us was perfectly aimiable and polite which is all I ask for in a barman. Probably won't go back.
26 Aug 2009 15:18
Considering that this is to all intents and purposes the Village local, it manages to escape that kind of image. It's got it all, good beer, good food, comfy sofas etc. but it also manages to have a kind of cool laid back kind of ambiance which you rarely get in village pubs. Landlord and staff are also cool and laid back but friendly and efficient at the same time.
21 Jul 2009 14:52
Absoloutely awful. Bad fod, bad attitude, warm wine! Aimed at a younger crowd than me.
10 Jul 2009 16:58
The best pub in Lewes in my opinion. Harvey's flagship pub in the town and well deserved. Great food, good beer and wine and friendly and efficient staff. The only downside is the car park opposite which is over-run with parking attendants, so make sure you leave plenty of time to enjoy your food and drink. Although they are the "official" HQ of the Cliffe bonfire society, the CBS members tend to drink elsewhere these days, so it doesn't get over-run with the Bonfire Boys.
10 Jul 2009 16:52
Service was a bit hit and miss but the lounge area was quite pleasant. The food was edible but you get what you pay for and the wine was passable. This pub is really for the locals and I hate to think what the rooms are like upstairs - if you're a tourist head elsewhere.
10 Jul 2009 16:47
We attended a corporate BBQ at this pub last year and it was diabolical. The food was either burnt or raw. The salads were non existant and there were no desserts despite being told that there would be desserts available. The staff were rude and didn't smile once. This pub has since been taken over as I understand it but it doesn't sound as if it's improved. Avoid.
10 Jul 2009 16:41
I don't think the owners know whether to be publicans or restaurateurs. The bar is located at one end of the original building but the remainder is given over to the restaurant side. There is not a natural flow from bar to seating area and it all get's a bit messy and confusing. I don't think this is ideal for those who just want a drink. The owners seem very ill at ease and although polite it doesn't make for a relaxing experience. We have eaten there several times and the food is OK. It's got quite an extensive menu, probably too big and I think they are trying to do too much. The wine list is quite poor (don't know about the choice of beer). The location is very quiet and it has good outside eating with lots of tables and chairs. Whilst looking at the menu my view is that many dishes are over-priced for what they are. Not bad but not that good either.
10 Jul 2009 10:32
The Earl Of Burlington, Eastbourne
Visited on Sat lunchtime so full of OAP's, Kid's in Pushchairs etc. Very full but the food is very reasonable but you pay for what you get. Wine was drinkable as was the lager. Good service from guys behind the bar. Very similar to all other JD Wetherspoons, no atmosphere and too big.
26 Aug 2009 15:23