The Jolly Sportsman
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"Chic rural pub in the South Downs hinterland."
Overview
A GPS comes in handy for hunting down this weatherboarded country inn just below the ridge of the South Downs. A smart country dining pub with a lovely garden, there’s a cosy bar area and a rustic-chic restaurant. The kitchen delivers full-flavoured, contemporary British cooking based on seasonal produce.
Ratings & awards
1 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
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Location: - Nestled at the foot of the South Downs National Park.
Al fresco dining: - The outside space is surrounded by manicured greenery and colourful flowers.
Menu: - The ethos here is very simple; high quality produce cooked well.
Wine: - An extensive wine list covering all regions and budgets.
Accommodation: - The Jolly offers overnight accommodation with breakfast.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Facilities
- Seats: 80
- Private dining available
- On-site parking available
Also at this location
Restaurant with Rooms
The Jolly Sportsman
AA 4 Silver Star Restaurant with Rooms
1-Rosette restaurant
About the area
East Sussex is a land of stately homes, castles and the South Downs, with miles of chalk cliffs overlooking the English Channel. For history buffs, there are a great many historic landmarks within Sussex, such as the battlefield where the Battle of Hastings took place, or visitors can enjoy pretty towns such as Lewes, Rye and Uckfield and the city of Brighton
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