Gardeners Arms in Mid Sussex

Almost a 4 star with the food. Cosy with excellent service. Large carpark.

Atmosphere is great, food tastes good and fast service.

Such a lovely spot! The staff are friendly, attentive and make you feel right at home. One of the children's choices wasn't available when we came to order and every accommodation was made to find an alternative - even coming to the kitchen making something off menu for my fussy one! Can't recommend enough

Okay food. My chicken was very dry but others enjoyed their meal. Service was good. Location has great walks nearby. Good beer garden.

The best pub Sunday lunch I've had in a long time.

Great meal at the gardeners with my family. Was served by Riley who was attentive to our needs. Will definitely be back soon 😁

Really good host not sure of the lady’s name thank you.

Setting is lovely together with the interior decor, have been here for a drink here a couple of times a year for past few years as stay nearby with work. Beer selection is always nice, food was ok but borderline for prices - ive always heard great things about this place from others so was a little underwhelmed. Service was good, friendly and helpful staff. Best way I can describe it was "ok" for me. Nothing about my visit stood out to me. The chicken parmigiana was again fine but was more of a hunters chicken than a chicken parmigiana especially with the chips or potato's. Unfortunately I would have to say in the area there are nice places I have eaten at that are better for the same price. But if your a family and want a nice pub for an evening meal, this is a great place to go to!

Are here after a hike in the area. We ordered from the table and the food came very quickly. The pie and mash with badger beer ale felt a bit like the mash has been dinged in a microwave, it was still decent but not quite as fancy as it sounded on the menu. The pie itself was delicious and I would eat again. The citrusing badger ale that I had was a great summer drink at the end of the hike.

Food took a long time, one meal missing (so another 20 minute wait for him). Ordered deserts....45 mins later, nothing had turned up! Removed from bill accordingly. The waitress was very nice and apologetic. They appeared to be very understaffed. Food was okay.

Very long wait to order, to getting starter and receiving main , lovely staff but one or two didn't know if they had certain things on the menu , overall poor service , sorry I know it was Easter Sunday but iam sure more staff would have helped

Came here on Good Friday for food. We ordered chips, falafel, the asparagus sandwich and some falafel. An hour passed and our food still hadn't arrived. We asked where it was and they said they'd check with the kitchen. We waited another 10-15 minutes and then it arrived. Other tables who had arrived after us were getting their food. The portions were tiny and the asparagus sandwich was actually not very nice at all. They didn't apologise for the delay and it was all overpriced. Definitely won't be returning.

Our food took over an hour to come after having to remind them of our order. Our server was entirely unapologetic, and the food when it was brought was bland and in tiny portions.

Great food and atmosphere but the service was quite slow even though it wasnt super busy and they cleared my table while I was in the toilet hence why not 5 stars.

The food at the gardens arms in ardigly was delicious and very tasty the staff were very friendly and made us feel very welcome I would highly recommend the gardens arms in ardingly to everyone

I found the pub by coincidence on my way home from a business meeting. Upon arriving, the service from the staff was crazy amazing. The food, wow, fresh and very well presented. Thank you to all, and if you are looking for a beautiful pub to relax in, I highly recommend The Gardners Arms.

I can't thank Hannah and the team for helping us with a friends 50th Birthday lunch! From letting us drop off the helium balloons early, before the pub opened to storing the suprise cake, see photo. The service was on point even when it was a busy lunchtime. The food was hot and tasty and catered for our wide tastes! We had meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan! It was just a perfect afternoon!! 🥰 And yes it was a cake made of cheese!! 😉

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and great tasting food. Will definitely go again.

*Edit- visited for lunch today 23/03/25- very busy but found a table quickly, quicker bar service and speedy table service. Much better food too- polar opposite of my previous experience. Thank you 😊 4/5- will return again soon. I’ve had some fantastic roast dinners at the Gardeners in recent months, so recommended we visit for a relative’s birthday. The food and service was embarrassing! Worst roast I’ve been served in a long time and slow, inattentive service. Not an inexpensive meal either..

Lovely coffee,food and atmosphere. We were very looked after by Argy. We will definetly come back. We highly recommended.

Friendly staff. Log fire burning. Tasty roast pork.

We enjoyed a lovely evening meal on Saturday 15/03. The food, atmosphere and service was exceptional. We most definitely will visit again soon.

Usual good service and nice food.

Had a super vegan meal on Sunday and everyone was also very pleased with their meals. The vegan cinnamon cheesecake was amazing. Beautiful decor and the service was great too. Highly recommended and will be returning soon!

We had a very good dinner, the service very pleasant, nothing to say, really good food, good value for money! It was great!

Food and drinks were good. However, this place adds a tip to your bill without asking first, forcing you to have them remove it. The wait staff then give you an attitude. Seems they are going the American way and not paying their staff properly.

What a amazing pub very cosy and welcoming, we had the sunday roast dinner and wow was it good! Really nice staff. Great atmosphere will definitely return!

Booked for wedding anniversary meal and whole experience was awful, we were sitting for 20 mins and no one had come over so we could order a drnk. Only one person taking orders and pub full so we would have never got any food! Left the pub and will never go back .....

My family and friends enjoyed a fantastic roast dinner in the beautiful pub. We had a roast dinner, the portion size was fantastic and more than enough, food very yummy with lots of choices !! Atmosphere was lovely with an open fire and a homey feel! Staff are very helpful and kind. We will definitely be returning soon! Thank you for a lovely Sunday ❤️

Pollock not great but nice atmosphere, very quick friendly service and other food tasty, especially crispy chips

Went for Sunday lunch… best roast I’ve had in a while. The restaurant was very busy but Ed the waiter was so attentive and polite couldn’t do enough for us. Highly recommend going.

Not recommended for Gluten free veggies. Very few choices and disappointingly the allergen filter available on the menu gives obviously incorrect answers. When this error is pointed out the staff replied “well thats not my fault”. Oh well. I’ll avoid in future. Such a shame lovely looking place nice atmosphere. Millions of beers and real ales but the only GF one is bottled Peroni. Sigh.

Very attentive staff, good tasty food at a reasonable price.

Delicious food,perfect service!

Great pub, very cosy. Food was excellent, we had sunday lunch. Staff were friendly and very attentive. I would highly recommend.

Somewhat disappointing. Food was tasty but portions were small. Service was odd… main course arrived before the drinks, coffee arrived before dessert… leaving us somewhat rushed. Restaurant leas than half full and 2 members of staff visible.

Location is good, parking plentiful and service was friendly and prompt. Food was good, but not memorable. Came away full, but not impressed.

Perfect... lovely welcome. Great surroundings. The service was friendly and efficient. Food was gorgeous. Can't fault it. More than worth a visit.

We booked a table for a celebration at 7.30 (not too late at all!). We arrived to tables covered in dirty plates left unattended. I mean not one table - the entire place was covered in dirty dishes. A table was found after a while for us to sit down. Next we were told that there had been an issue with the meat order. We were given a list of dishes not available. Interestingly fish was also on the “not available list”. We ordered food apparently available to soon learn, it wasn’t. We walked out. So, if you are after service, clean tables or food, stay away.

Argy and Evi were so warm and welcoming on Boxing Day for our family meal. Thank you so much!!

Amazing discovery. STOP if you are in the neighborhood!! A must. Great ambiance. Goood food and warm people. Portion could eventually be a tiny bit larger.

I recently dined at the gardeners arms and had an exceptional experience, thanks in large part to our server, Alex. From the moment we walked in, Alex made us feel welcome and ensured we had everything we needed throughout our meal. His attentiveness and genuine warmth truly elevated the experience.The timing of the courses was perfect. Great service !!

Food not as good as it used to be and prices have gone up. Don't go for a roast here (or anywhere really) late on a Sunday.

Great atmosphere and great service!!

Great service met this very young lovely chap named Ed, this was a dining experience I won’t soon forget. Between the stellar food and outstanding service, I’ll definitely be returning to gardeners arms soon. Ed’s exceptional service alone makes this place a must-visit, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an extraordinary meal.

If you’re looking for not just a great meal but also incredible service that makes you feel truly taken care of, look no further than the gardeners arms. And if you’re lucky enough to have Alex as your server, you’re in for a treat.

The attention to detail was impeccable—our glasses were never empty, and the pacing of the meal was flawless. The staff anticipated our needs without being intrusive, creating a seamless dining experience. Ed’s friendly and attentive service made the evening even more enjoyable, ensuring we felt well taken care of throughout the night. It’s clear that this restaurant doesn’t just serve food; they curate an unforgettable experience for their guests.

The pub, the food and staff are lovely with a warm welcome to anyone that walks in. It feels cosy which is perfect after a long walk.

We both had burgers, pretty good. Chips were a bit of a let down.

Impromptu visit and was warmly welcomed buy Julia who accommodated us and made us feel right at home. The food and service was amazing. Will definitely be returning

Delicious food, lovely venue for atmosphere. Sadly they had run out of the steak however the alternative options were delicious and we got to finish our drinks I'm the armchairs by the fire. Great stop on the way to Glow wild!

We visited recently after coming across this lovely pub. Such a lovely venue, food was great. Thank you to Julia for the great service, she was very attentive. Will be back again soon

Our walking group had an most enjoyable time and delicious meal. The Christmas atmosphere was excellent and the staff were both attentive and friendly.

Having just had Sunday lunch with friends and their dog, I feel compelled to write a review. We booked a table for 4 plus one dog at 12.15 and for the first part of our meal all was well. Our waitress was friendly and the food was generally good. We were in good spirits and our friends’ dog was happily sleeping in the corner next to our table. At 1.50, the manager suddenly approached us and told us quite brusquely that he needed our table and we would need to move to another one. We weren’t very happy about this as we still had 25 minutes of our booking session left and had yet to decide on dessert/ coffee etc. We were about to acquiesce when he then added that it was our fault as we had been late to arrive. This really annoyed us as we had arrived at 12.17( 2 minutes after our 12.15 booking) so we said that we weren’t going to move and would just have our coffees and leave. Instead of apologising to us the manager simply muttered “Rude” at us and went away. It ruined our warm, happy feeling about the place and left us feeling like we had been treated really badly by him. Shocking customer service and not an experience we want to repeat in a hurry! A great shame as it could have been so pleasant!

A fabulous Christmas lunch with our car club at this pub today, 2nd year we’ve had it here and it never disappoints. Probably one of the best Christmas dinners I’ve had eating out. Party of 31 and everything came out timely and as far as I know not a single issue with anything. Staff are very friendly, polite and professional. Thank you for a great lunch.

Unique 'older' atmosphere with welcoming log fire, wide food menu available all day.

Quite limited selection of food choices. However, all three of us really enjoyed the dishes we chose.

Attentive service, good food and dog friendly.

Fantastic Sunday roast! Superb quality and service.

Cozy feeling ,nice employees and good food ! I recommend it

I was with a couple of mates,2 of us had the vegan roast,other roast beef, thought it was OK,just a plate of vegetables and a piece of roast veg mix, at £18 a bit steep. No time for dessert, service fine and busy atmosphere,others enjoyed so I'll give a 4

Only popped in for a drink after work and didn't eat, but there was a good selection of beer, and while a little small, the bar area is nice. I am sure the outside area is amazing in the summer. The barman was polite , not much talk from him but we got the drinks. Will pop in again.

Nice country pub with a small menu of good food.

Very friendly staff. Lovely meal.

Such a wonderful country pub gt staff and all round service

The pub is very close to Kew Wakehurst so it was perfect for a meal after a long day walking in the woods. We loved the food and atmosphere.

We visited The Gardeners Arms last night after pitching up in the rain at the show ground opposite. The pub is beautiful and very dog friendly, my four legged friend enjoyed several of the dog biscuits from the jar on the bar! The staff were very friendly, professional and accommodating. I had the double cheeseburger which was one of the best burgers I’ve had in a long time. My friend who is gluten intolerant also had the burger, unfortunately, they had run out of gluten free burger buns but compensated my friend with an extra portion of gluten free fries. His wife had the fish and chips which looked absolutely delicious! A big thumbs up from me and a thank you to our servers and the chef, we’ll definitely be back!

Very disappointed. Have been in a couple or times now. Each time there is never any water in the beer garden and when you ask the staff don't like it. The bar service is poor. Staff have no idea of who is waiting and serve in turn, seemingly they serve their regulars first. Always wait for a drink, takes several minutes. Garden tables are always dirty and not cleared. Beer is not value for money as it is on the expensive side and not great. Food is just above average for a pub of this stature at best and is slow service and in the expensive side for what you get.

Beautiful restaurant/pub with incredible food and atmosphere. I had the pork belly which was incredible with perfectly cooked garlic new potatoes. I would 100% recommend. My wife chose the Nduja chicken and although the chicken was succulent and the triple cooked chips were great. We didn't get the spice of the Nduja name which was slightly disappointing. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed the meal and location. Ps. I would phone first and book in advance.

Stopped off for a quick snack and a pint. Lovely cheesy chips and good ale. Plenty of outside seating and ample parking

I was discriminated against by the restaurant. They told me something was out of stock it wasn’t.

Lovely pub. Food was great really tasty and we were served quickly. Highly recommend.

Excellent family meal on a Sunday afternoon after exploring Wakehurst. Pork roast was excellent, as was the sticky toffee pudding. Good service overall.

A perfect pit stop after long hike. Food is fresh and made with quality. Lot of sits outside, with own garden

I was in a mood to sit by myself outside, and they do have several outside areas, some more crowded than other. I had the variery plate, with a small side ceasar salad. Very happy with my selection. The place itself is very cosy and quite stylish.

Had eaten here before and had a pleasant enough experience so came back for a Sunday roast. Firstly we were sat right next to the gents toilet, where the smell of ammonia and bleach continually wafted through with the continual flow of traffic passing through. I asked if we could be moved, which we were. To a table right next to the door which was wedged open allowing a gale to blow through. Our roasts arrived and they looked lovely. Sadly even before the cold air had time to cool the food down it was cold. The veg was really cold and had clearly been sat around for a while. The roast beef was tough and try around the edges. The gravy was tasty but again, not even remotely hot. We didn’t stay for dessert as we were keen to get back to our car and warm up. Overall experience was awful and I definitely wouldn’t recommend going!

Great atmosphere, lovely drinks! Noticed that a couple of things that I enjoyed last time were removed from the menu unfortunately like a salmon pie, although food was ok.

We sat out on the patio on a gorgeously sunny Saturday. We found a table for 2 in the shade. Ordered at the bar, food arrived quickly. The Nourish Bowl was delicious, as were the chips. Friendly service. My second time eating here. Also, they’re very dog friendly. Lots of good parking. Will definitely be back.

Worth a detour. Large outdoor terrace with plenty of seating. The fish and chips was one of the best ever served in a pub. A menu with something for everyone. Lovely light batter and a nicely sized portion. Friendly staff

Good portioned club sandwich. Conveniently located along London to Brighton cycle route.

First time I've been here. We went as a family of 7. We were able to be seated outside, and the venue was pleasant. Had the pork belly, and it was delicious. I have an intolerance to yeast, which the staff took seriously from order to delivery of food. Would eat here again.

Visited with 5 friends for Sunday Dinner. We ordered just after 5pm and already there was no pork and a 40 minute wait for more roast beef to cook. Our table top was very loose resulting in drinks slopping over if someone rested their arms on the table. When the food came it was very tasty and was enjoyed by all.

It was a nice sunny day so seemed a good time to visit. We had food and drink outside and the place was quite busy but not too much that we couldn't get a table or it affected the service. The staff were very polite and helpful and the food arrived quickly. The food was cooked and presented well and tasted good. There is a good selection on the menus.

Good food and service. If you're visiting Wakehurst Place, the showground or badger watching its a great place for a meal.

Nice summer day and lunch and lager very acceptable.

Relaxed with excellent food and atmosphere. If you're badger watching, using the show ground or Wakehurst Place can recommend this place for a pint or a meal

Really nice country pub. Good food, great selection of beers.

We were in a hurry to catch a ferry, we told the waiter and we could order and quickly get our food. The food was great, I had a Toasted Club Sandwich, which was amazing and the fries on the side were quite good as well. The atmosphere was also really nice, to us looking like what we imagined a British restaurant would be (we're Dutch).

Will be back for sure ... recommended to all ..dog friendly 😀

On a busy Sunday lunchtime the service was efficient and friendly. The roast beef was tender, rare and plentiful, with abundant and varied veggies. Plenty for the pooch as well in this dog friendly Hall & Woodhouse pub. Can't wait for a return visit to try the midweek fare.

A lovely meal with first class service and good value.

Lovely pub… great service .. great food …such a shame that I was charged £3.20 for a small glass of lemonade ! That is an awful rip off!

Very good food, had a Sunday roast and apple pie. The place is fairly expensive but then it is nicely located and feels like a traditional gastropub. Would definitely come again.

My wife and I had a fantastic time at this pub! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cozy, and the service was great too. We were particularly impressed by the manager, "Allergy? Let me know." He was incredibly attentive and made sure everything was perfect. I guess with a name like that, it's no surprise he can handle any situation! Highly recommend this place.

Amazing service and great atmosphere!

What a lovely place to have a nice meal with your family!

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at the Gardeners Arms. The food was excellent. We sat in the very pleasant garden and will be back. Many thanks.

We very much enjoyed our visit for a birthday celebration with all our family. A lovely setting and atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff and the food was excellent.

Very atmospheric pub with tasty food and great variety of drinks. Highly recommended after the Wakehurst visit. Pie and wash - was wonderful.

We had a very nice experience at the Gardener Arms. Food was very nice and services was good. Very clean and well presented. Toilets were nice and clean also which is always nice to see.