Blacksmiths Arms in Lewes

Super Goat Curry, bird's-eye crept up s l o w l y .... wonderful tingle on the tounge and Chilli endorphin rush!!

Delicious food as always & friendly & efficient service - thank you Lyn . Liked the prawn curry - new to the menu …..

We had never visited before but were lucky to have an amazing lunch here. So much flavour in the roast chicken, I would definitely recommend for a Jamaican feast.

Excellent and 100% authentic food, lovely service with a chilled atmosphere. Perfect.

What a gem. Jamaican food at an old, homely pub. I drove down from London for the bank holiday BBQ and it did not disappoint. Got the jerk chicken, rum punch PLUS fish to take home. Beautiful.

Amazing food in a lovely spot- I had the roast chicken and my partner had the fish and chips. Both were delicious and cooked beautifully. Really looking forward to the jerk bbq on the bank holiday weekend!

Lovely spot and incredible food, highly recommended.

Great food. Love the roast chicken. Amazing flavour and nice spice. Chips are really crispy and the portions are a good size too. Nice selection of games for the family as well.

Great Jamaican food and nice b&b

First time at The Blacksmiths Arms. We enjoyed our meals. Hope to return soon.

Great pub, with fabulous authentic Caribbean food, comfortable rooms and wonderful host. Amazing value.

Delicious, just the right spice food. Great tunes and friendly hosts

Excellent, celebrating a friend's birthday.

Reggae themed pub, great music, foods good, comfortable room, needs a little TLC since a vehicle accident removed the frontage....

Lovely food but long wait on busy Saturdayvevening

Delicious food and brilliant customer service! Highly recommend!

We'd found the pub as part of a walking route, and am I glad we did! Fantastic food - I had a Jamaican goat curry and it was a perfect balance of heat and umami. Well kept Harvey's at a reasonable price and to cap it all lovely people running it. When we realised how easy it was to get to with frequent buses stopping outside the door and Cooksbridge train station just up the road, we promised ourselves we'd definitely be back

Excellent food and service definitely going back

First visit to the Blacksmiths Arms. Really enjoyed it. Great atmosphere, fantastic food and lovely staff. We'll be back.

Unfortunately only went for a wake but the food was excellent and I would definitely like to go for a meal.

Great little spot I had been meaning to stop in for some time and finally did today. The food was impeccable, mainly Jamaican dishes with other typical pub grub, I had sirloin which was cooked to a perfect medium, my son had fish and chips (the fish was super light and fluffy) my friend had the goat curry. Suffice to say we were all very happy. Highly recommend this quirky little spot.

Phenomenal food (I had the chicken and spinach curry - best I’ve ever had), friendly staff and great pub. I can’t wait to return!

Fabulous evening. Excellent service from lovely friendly team. Wonderful food. Thanks to all of you, we had a brilliant evening. We’ll be back.

I had a fantastic 3 nights stay here - tried the pork curry first night,Sunday roast(lamb) & both were absolutely delicious - I highly recommend you stay here or visit for the amazing food - Thanks Jazz!!!

Stayed here in Sept for a wedding locally, booked last minute and what a find! Lovely rooms, comfy, cosy and absolutely incredible food in the pub, run by a lovely family. Thank you so much for our stay.

Brilliant pub for Sunday lunch. Caribbean twist on popular choices. Book a table as its gets busy!

Great food great accommodation excellent staff

Stayed at the Blacksmiths Arms last weekend and it was excellent. Local real ale at the bar, freshly made Jamaican food that was delicious. The room was clean, comfortable with a good en suite bathroom. Parking around the back of the pub. Super views of the local countryside from across the road.

Nice clean rooms, good well kept ale, good food.

A different atmosphere to the Lewes pubs and really good Jamaican food. Definitely recommended.

It was a fantastic meal, room, and breakfast. We will be coming back!!

Excellent pub doing a fantastic normal Sunday roast and pub food with a Jamaican touch. Really tasty dishes and worth a visit for a different meal. The Jamaican jerk chicken roast is amazing, had an incredible Jamaican beef stew and the goat curry is great. Loved it.

Stopped in at short notice for lunch on Sunday - veggie nut roast, reggae roast chicken, kids cheeseburger and a fish and chips... all great and reasonably priced. A real gem.

We popped by this pub whilst on a walk from Lewes and back and had some fantastic Jamaican food. The squash and mushroom creole was superb and the chicken and spinach curry had the perfect spice mix. Service was brilliant. We would 100% return.

Have passed by here for years and not found time to stop. Made time today and had an amazing birthday meal. Curry goat was amazing, my wife's pork chop was enormous, tender and beautifully cooked. My son's steak gorgeous and apparently the cheeseburger was the best my daughter has ever had. Fantastic staff too, so friendly and happy to answer any queries. Great local beers too. Great to see a small local place so busy

Lovely dog friendly pub with delicious and very tasty food. Individual large water bowl was given for the dog, and doggy treats. Friendly and hospitable hosts

Great cook and owner, staff are welcoming food was perfect

Kind staff, good place to stop after climbing Black Cap hill

Lovely family dinner great Jamaican food and we had a couple of glasses of the rum punch definitely a winner!! Thanks Trixi for your hospitality see you again.

Comfortable stay. Rooms clean and food good. Friendly service

Excellent stay 4 of us on motorcycles , rooms are very good brilliant hosts very friendly and helpful, very good food goat curry was fantastic

We were a group of very wet & horribly muddy walkers on a Coronation Hike, yet still received a very warm and friendly greeting. Nothing was too much trouble, tables were even hastily rearranged to accommodate us, because we were a bigger group than initially booked. Fabulous Carribbean food, accompanied by some superb ales, no wonder it got very busy! Top notch, many thanks to everyone there.

The best authentic Jamaican food.

The service was very good. The location was very relaxing 😃

Brilliant food, fantastic vibe, wonderful location and friendly people 😁

Really great hotel. The staff are so friendly and went above and beyond to help us. The room was spacious and clean. The whole pub felt so homely and welcoming. The rum punch was amazing as well. Highly reccommend!

La comida es deliciosa, buena música y excelente servicio

So damn delicious! I am GF and allergic to onions and garlic and the good folk of the blacksmith sort me out every time whether we’re talking roasts or Jamaican. I’m really grateful; it’s hard to find a pub that caters for allergies. 5* all round! 🙏🏻

Great little pub...although you could miss it in a blink, as its situated on a bend on the A275. ....lovely guy called Jazz was in charge for the evening...room was very good..comfortable bed, and bathroom was sizable... Jamaican menu was very tasty...including the goat curry! and the bill was very reasonable indeed,...would visit again. ..recommend.

A very hospitable pub with great food. We had a Jamaican BBQ - excellent. They seem to welcome dogs, which is fine by me and they were all well behaved. Highly recommend this place.

Great food, wonderful service fabulous atmosphere!

Quite a walk from the South Downs Way but worth it

Very warm welcome friendly staff , and good food, traditional local country pub..Harvey's best bitter kept well..

Superb authentic Jamaican food. I stayed here for 4 weeks whilst on business and tried everything on the specials board and the menu and loved everything. Jazz the chef was the kindest nicest man you could ever meet and nothing was a problem. He really cares that you enjoy your stay and more that you love his food. A class act.

Good Food, good Beer and Wine. Service a bit stretched for a group of 15. Thanks for a good pineal guys

Really great tasting food and lovely ambiance.

Really friendly. Great Jamaican food. Nice warm fire. Friendly locals. Recommended

The cuisine here is truly outstanding. If you are looking for REAL, authentic and most of all traditional Jamaican food, you won’t find anywhere better in Sussex! We have eaten here 6-8 times and have tried various dishes, including curry goat, the reggae roast chicken, plus many of the side dishes, such as plantain and coleslaw. Everything is cooked to perfection and is every bit what you would expect from a Jamaican chef who knows what he is doing. The service is lovely from this family run place, where you are always greeted with a warm smile. The chef comes out to great diners which is a nice touch. The drinks selection is excellent too. If Caribbean isn’t your thing, you are well looked after here (although why would you not want to sample it?)! You have your usual traditional pup food on the menu too. All looks good, but I’ll be honest, it’s curry goat or jerk chicken with rice and peas all the way for me! We were here last week and we’re back again now!

A combination of excellent food and good beer is hard to beat. The menu is varied and there are often special dishes to add further choice. Whatever you order is - in my humble opinion - likely to be uniquely delicious; the spices enhances the flavours without dominating or overpowering your taste buds. I enjoyed a pint of Harvey's Old Ale with my lunch. I had visited this establishment last year and my recent experience was just as pleasant. I travelled from West Sussex, so perhaps that in itself is a recommendation. I look forward to further visits in the future.

Food was amazing, staff were so friendly. Will be back!

My husband and I did a overnight stay and had a really nice time. The room was clean and comfortable, and even though it was above a pub, it quieted down by the time we went to bed. We had dinner and breakfast there, and both meals were large and tasty. Friendly service too.

I went for the food as was passing through. Was a bit worried due to reviews, however, on dining their, the food was fantastic and the landlords were brilliant. On speaking to them, they were pretty decent and I was happy I stopped. Curry goat was amazing and I would pass there again and ensure I stop at this great little place. I had to finish it of with Mountgay Rum and Coke. Blessing to Jas and Trixie

Wonderful food, Beautifully seasoned, great potions. Pretty building, great hospitality. Wish I'd booked to stay overnight. Will definitely go to see Jazz & Trixie again. Thanks for a lovely time

Good food, pleasant ambience, great company.

I had wanted to try Caribbean food for some time and so was eager to do so having been given the opportunity. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. My starter of chicken wings ticked all the boxes - the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and has a delicious sweet and spicy combination. The goat curry was also very tasty, though not as hot as I had anticipated. One of the two ales on offer (I can't recall the name) went very well indeed with the food. Highly recommended.

Lovely family run pub staff are great. Went with two friends and family we all agreed food was excellent. On my top list.

Amazing place run by a great couple. Food was brilliant. Caribbean/English cusine is bound to be a taste of the future

Very cozy pub in Lewes, delicious Jamaican food, clean and comfortable rooms. Wonderful welcome and service by Drixi and Jezz. Highly recommend to visit!

Spinach and chicken curry takeaway was fantastic

Staying here for a week. Great rooms, great breakfasts, great food and a great selection of wine (by the glass too). Drixi, Jazz, and The Team are fantastic. Really friendly and helpful, and give the place a free friendly buzz. And the reggae.....bliss!

Nice Country pub. Only had a quick pint but seemed a nice place

Nice relaxed place. Need to check room bulbs are working.

Great pub, fantastic food, lovely rooms

Fabulous food. Calypso pork chops on a Sunday, delicious. The beer, Harvey's, is very well kept. Staff are welcoming and attentive. There are some good walks to be had from here and the local history is interesting.

I'm very glad I found this! Lovely food, friendly staff, comfortable and clean rooms, free car parking.

Excellent food and beer in a friendly and welcoming pub

Seemed like a nice place, a good range of beer on tap. Perfect for a well done drink prior to walking back to Lewes! Unfortunately we missed the food time which was Jamaican, there were also ample vegan food options so I'll be back at a meal time to visit properly!

Great food, great music, great staff. Had the curry goat, and the flavour really builds up, very nice. Sticky toffee pudding was proper as well: real pudding not just cake and sauce. Roasts looked excellent. Probably best to book ahead on Sunday.

This is a very welcoming and original pub. The star here is the wonderful Jamaican food. Our (large) party tried the goat curry, mutton curry, pepper steak, fish of the day, chicken and spinach curry, and a fish and chips. All were excellent!! The owner is friendly and very good with children. Really can’t recommend this place enough!

Lovely food, staff are friendly and welcoming. Would recommend the Sunday lunch.

We stayed for a Monday and Tuesday night this week and can definitely recommend The Blacksmith's Arms. Our room was spotlessly clean , the bed was really comfy with crisp white bed linen and towels. Full English , cereals and coffee and OJ breakfast included in the price. Great value for money. Good location for a trip to the South Downs. We loved it.

Food was very very nice. Would recommend to anyone looking for a delicious meal. Staff also very friendly.

Nice old pub offering traditional bar with friendly staff and regulars and a Jamaican flavour to the menu. Nice separate dining area.

Fantastic Carribbean food and Harvey's on tap. A great combination. I'd highly recommend a visit.

A spur of the moment decision. The best food I've eaten lately.

Lovely pub, really unexpected for the area with some clever Jamaician/British fusion dishes. Enjoyed my visit and plan to return!

Amazing pub. Unfortunately did not get to eat here but will be back to eat. Menu looked delicious. Very welcoming

First time at the blacksmith arms in offham to day in a very long time , great staff and the food was lovely, we will be back soon, thankyou

Home cooked Carribbean Food. Curry Goat excellent. Jerk Chicken really tasty. Great portions, lovely people Highly recommended!

Excellent pub with Jamaican cuisine. The goat curry and spicy wings were delicious. Stayed for the night and the room was tidy and comfortable. Very hospitable owners, really enjoyed the atmosphere.

Fantastic food, great atmosphere, fair price..

Lovely little B & B, clean and comfortable room, the owners are friendly and serve Jamaican food for lunch and dinner. Good location for visiting our daughter at Sussex Uni and go for going into Lewes.

Nice lunchtime wrap and salad, good coffees, served with a smile, would be tempted by the Jamaican cuisine if I had a bigger appetite. Nice little walk from Lewes.

Absolutely fantastic pub! The owners and food were amazing. Very homely experience, the locals are hilarious. I would happily attend here again. Thank you for such a wonderful experience! - Myself, my partner and soon to be baby will be back very soon.

Really great Jamaican food and lovely people

Excellent service. Quality local ales.

A nice pub specialising in Jamaica cuisine. We visited for Sunday lunch and there was a really good buzz about the place. The food was very good and the curried goat was excellent. A nice pint of Harvey's too. Plenty of food and good value for money. Will definitely be back to try more Jamaican flavours.

I hadn't been here for years, good to see it back as a proper pub again. Food looked fabulous. Back soon I hope.

Had the most wonderful weekend stay at the pub. The food was amazing and the family were lovely. Rooms were very clean and very comfortable and every thing to your needs. Cant wait to come back. You will not to be disappointed.

Fabulous pub , delicious food , great hosts & perfect place to hold my birthday gathering at the bank holiday BBQ . Reggae got soul !