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1. Java and Jazz
4.2
Awesome(50)
$$$$
• Italian • Forest Row
Booked 7 times today
This independently-owned café and pizzeria is a place for through trade, local people or those making a bee-line because they’ve heard about its repertoire of pizzas, ice creams and coffees! They come for a breakfast of eggs and Portobello mushrooms, a lasagne lunch or an evening calzone and a bottle of wine or even a milkshake.Community, consistency and inclusion are strong hallmarks of Java & Jazz. It’s also known for its friendly, courteous and energetic young staff - a feature of life here since this well-regarded local venue began life as a small café with a pizza oven in the late 1990s. Back then, it was an informal gathering point for many local youngsters.In August 2024, Steve Ward took over Java and Jazz for those exact reasons, continuing the same ethos and traditions and building on the community aspect of Java, now offering live music every Thursday evening, quiz nights, craft workshops and lots more to come.
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2. The Hatch Inn Hartfield
4.8
Exceptional(1218)
$$$$
• Gastro Pub • Hartfield
Booked 13 times today
As a note to our customers, all of our reservable outdoor tables are under cover and have heating. Standard seating is inside.Please note that we have a 10-minute grace period. Please call us if you are running late for your reservation. Please check that all booking details are correct on the date and time specified. Your table is allocated to you for a maximum of two (2) hours.NO SHOWS are charged at £25 per head.Dogs are very welcome at The Hatch Inn, please do let us know in advance as we may allocate you a more suitable table.We would encourage anyone suffering with food allergens or specific dietary requests to alert us to these within the 'Special Requests' section of your reservation so as we may brief our team accordingly prior to your arrival
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3. The Cat Inn
4.9
Exceptional(2394)
$$$$
• Contemporary British • East Grinstead
Booked 22 times today
The Cat Inn is a 16th century free house set in the picturesque village of West Hoathly, a hilltop village set in the heart of the Sussex countryside. It is in within easy distance from the towns of East Grinstead and Haywards Heath and only 25 minutes from Gatwick Airport. The Pub with its oak beams and two inglenook fireplaces proffers a warm and cosy atmosphere in the winter, whilst our terrace is perfect to enjoy a drink and food in the summer months. Being a free house we pride ourselves in the quality of our real ale, and concentrate on local breweries, such as Harvey's of Lewes and other micro breweries. Our food is cooked to order, using fresh, seasonal and where possible locally sourced ingredients. Our menus change on a regular basis and we also offer a small selection of seasonal specials on a daily basis. We welcome children over the age of 7. Dogs are welcome in the "pub" area of the Cat, they are not permitted in the dining room
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4. The Gallipot Inn
4.9
Exceptional(304)
$$$$
• Gastro Pub • Hartfield
Booked 6 times today
Set within the historical parish of Hartfield famous for A.A.Milne Winnie-the-Pooh books. The Gallipot Inn lies a stones throw from Ashdown Forest and has an excellent reputation for food & drink throughout the area. Famous for our dishes including lambs' kidneys with red wine sauce, probably the best 'Smokie' (Poached haddock gratin) in Sussex or seared King scallops with crispy prosciutto & pesto.During the summer months fresh fish is our speciality and moving into autumn local game will be showing on the special board. Our wild terraced garden in summer is one of the best you'll find in Sussex and in the colder months we have roaring log fires to keep you warm and cosy.Our menu is 95% gluten free and is adaptable to any food allergens or intolerances.The Folland family warmly welcome you to our establishment.
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5. Three Crowns
4.4
Awesome(33)
$$$$
• Gastro Pub • East Grinstead
Booked 2 times today
Welcome to Three Crowns Ashurst wood . We look forward to serving you soon!Serving a select choice of beers and wines and wholesome pub food with a lunch menu or an evening menu.Along with a classic Sunday lunch!
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6. The Dorset Arms Pub
4.8
Exceptional(1160)
$$$$
• Gastro Pub • Hartfield
Booked 8 times today
Welcome to The Dorset Arms, one of Sussex's best kept secrets..The Dorset Arms Public House in Withyham is an 18th century alehouse situated in the outstandingly beautiful Sussex Weald. Part of the historic Buckhurst Estate, the pub is named after the Earls and Dukes of Dorset, one time heads of the Sackville family, and shares a heritage of family ownership now headed by their descendant, the present Earl De La Warr.Showcasing the best of what Sussex has to offer, our Head Chef has fine-tuned the classics and combined them with modern British dishes to provide a diverse and exciting menu.
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7. Qartol Turkish Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(90)
$$$$
• Turkish • East Grinstead
Relax in a great environment with an ice-cold drink and enjoy some freshly prepared mezze and a delicious range of fine cuts of meat cooked to perfection on the charcoal grill in front of your eyes with our open style kitchen.
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8. PizzaExpress East Grinstead - High Street
new
(0)
$$$$
• Pizzeria • East Grinstead
Booked 16 times today
We're ideally located in the historic part of this pretty town. Our gorgeous restaurant spans 2 floors and has a large glass conservatory leading onto an al fresco area with a lovely church view.
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9. Babylon The Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(72)
$$$$
• Contemporary British • Uckfield
Booked 7 times today
The Kitchen is at the heart of Babylon, a unique destination on the edge of Ashdown Forest.Join us for breakfast, brunch or lunch and enjoy freshly prepared, seasonal food in our relaxed and beautiful surroundings.Reservations are for tables inside The Kitchen. Tables outside on the terrace and in the courtyard, as well as in our greenhouse, are available on a first-come, first-served basis.Our small menu is freshly prepared using high-quality ingredients, sourced locally wherever possible, with produce from our own kitchen garden and greenhouse. Alongside our much-loved Babylon favourites, our chefs create a changing selection of lunchtime specials inspired by the season and the best ingredients available.Come for the food. Stay for a wander around Babylon.Looking for a table today? Please call us on 01825 712300 and we'll do our best to find you a table.
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10. Fera Mediterranean
new
(0)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • East Grinstead
Booked 3 times today
At Fera, we curate an exceptional dining journey where seasonal British ingredients meet avant-garde techniques. Each dish is a celebration of provenance, crafted with precision and served with an unwavering commitment to excellence.Our restaurant offers a sanctuary of tranquility and taste, where every detail—from the bespoke cutlery to the hand-selected wines—is designed to enchant.

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