Heritage by Matt Gillan in Mid Sussex - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Sadly this place has gone a long way downhill this year. We have eaten well here over the last 5 years, but our lunch one Thursday early in July was a major disappointment and we will not be returning. No sign of Mr Gillan again, only three tables for two occupied40 minute wait for any food, much of which can only have come from the chiller unit humming away in the front garden. Short staffed, glasses of wine not poured from the bottle where we could see them and in one case probably not what we paid for, starter of "chicken parfait" a fancy name for a visually unappealing runny brown substance. All a great fall from the original high standards. We note from their current newsletter that from the end of July they will be moving to a "themed and event based" model that sounds like the end of a sensible lunch in the week. Be warned!

My wife and I are regulars at Heritage, and this is chiefly because of chef/owner Matt Gillan’s stunning food, which continues to impress with its variety and quality. I feel that one Michelin star is not far away. But what really impresses us is the combination of rooms and restaurant. We stayed recently in room 5, and it was a lovely room, great facilities, beautifully decorated and large (see photos). A very clean and expansive bathroom with a shower that beat me up, was also excellent. Follow a great night’s sleep with an English breakfast and juices, toast, croissants (and an excellent menu) and you have, literally, the perfect combination for a night away. We come here to stay quite often, even though we only live 30 minutes away. Why? Because when you leave – and we only ever stay one night – you feel like you’ve been away for a few days, because you’re rested having had the best life (and Matt!) can throw at you. Allied to this we spent a couple of hours at Wakehurst before arriving, as there are several gardens nearby, so its location is not to be sniffed at, either. As the driver of the family, I can also indulge in my love of English sparkling wine, so I can let my hair down and truly relax. As I said above, this place just gives me everything I need for a great night away.

Heritage is an absolute delight. It is situated in a very pretty little village which is quiet and charming. Inside the decor was cool, modern and inviting. We were staying overnight and each room has a slightly different theme. Ours was very comfortable, clean and bright. We had the full tasting menu which was superb. Nine courses which were very well thought out, beautifully presented and very delicious. We also enjoyed the accompanying wine flight which was superb. Mark and the staff were so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and Elizabeth our sommelier did a wonderful job introducing and explaining each very well aligned wine. We had a very fun time as well as enjoying a very fine menu. After a very restful sleep the next morning we enjoyed a great breakfast. Well done to all of the team, Heritage is an absoluet delight and we very much look forward to returning. Thank you for a very very pleasurable time. Highly recommmended.

This was our third visit. It’s definitely somewhere to go for a treat; fantastic food (cheese & pickle parfait…who’d have thought it would be my highlight 😂). Everything very tasty, portions just the right size. We also stayed overnight; bed was very comfortable and the breakfast was also delicious. Can’t fault it, roll on our next treat!

A lovely setting in a quirky small village high street that is a no through road, ample parking. Was originally a pub then a fish restaurant now Heritage. Very friendly atmosphere as soon as you walk in. Choice of 3 course lunch, with / without wine flight or 6 course tasting menu. Food was exceptional both in presentation and taste. Will certainly return.

A good, friendly, young group of staff. Comfortable venue although understandablt busy. Service great and food superb.

We had lunch for 3 and all chose the tasting menu with wine flight. The food was stunningly good - better in our opinions than many Michelin starred restaurants that we have visited. The plates were varied in content, taste, presentation and texture and of uniform excellence. Service is friendly and efficient and the ambience light and airy with lovely views over the countryside.

I’ve enjoyed countless meals at Heritage and it continues to be one of my absolute favourite restaurants. I’ve followed Matt’s career with interest, originally enjoying his exquisite food at The Pass. I’ve also eaten in many Michelin starred restaurants and Heritage is right up with them. However, the one thing I would say is that you get to enjoy sensational food, and flawless service without the stuffiness and snobbery that sometimes accompanies fine dining restaurants. As a vegetarian, I never feel short-changed at Heritage. Matt and team create beautiful delicious vegetarian meals which are comparable with the meat and fish plates that my wife enjoys. The ‘snacks’ are always an exciting highlight. We’ve also enjoyed an overnight stay and can highly recommend this too. The team are all excellent and I guarantee you will enjoy a special and memorable meal at Heritage!

Incredible food and evening. Went for a friends 40th. From the moment we arrived, to the moment we left the staff were incredible attentive, yet non-intrusive, the perfect balance. The food was incredible, we were there for 3 hours and could have stayed longer in a great relaxed environment. Loved the cocktails, the staff were amazing and made us any cocktails we wanted! Would return.

Very friendly and a nice place Set menu with very small portions to minute although several courses. Food was very good quality. Interesting wine list with reasonable starting prices along with by the glass also good Not sure if this format is quite what myself & friends who have also been are looking for but if relying on custom for a special occasion they clearly tick the box but not a day to day Venue which they are not trying to be. Not negative as the whole place works but still not sure this is a style of dining that has to long left according to those who have also visited

We have never been disappointed with a meal here. The three snacks ( onion ice cream was sublime ) and three course lunch was delicious; subtle surprising flavours. I wanted to lick my plate. Great service by attentive but unobtrusive staff. We look forward to visiting again.

We have been before and enjoyed lunch here, but this time there were problems. A starter was described as terrine in one place and pate in another. I have never seen runny pate or terrine before and hope never to do so again. The main courses were smaller than before, pork belly in my case and hake for my wife. OK, but not exactly exciting? It might have helped had Mr Gillan been cooking instead of being "away with the admin".

We visited for lunch in mid February and had a great experience - service was quick and attentive and the food was delicious. We had the four course lunch with snacks and found this to be more than enough food and excellent value for money.

This was a great meal and experience, no doubt. The staff were friendly and professional and the food was good but mostly not exceptional. We mostly had the vegetarian menu. The leek starter and the coffee puddings were excellent and the snacks beforehand were also delicious. However, the mushroom pithivier was a bit uninteresting and the dishes were really tiny. If I hadn't eaten them slowly and politely, I could have eaten each course in 3 mouthfuls. The wine was lovely and smooth. The expresso was not as thick punchy as it might have been.

Went with my wife for lunch , have eaten there before and it's still very good , given a nice table in the window as requested and given I don't like anything with vinegar in it they altered the lunch menu accordingly for me , service throughout the lunch was very good and the food was first class would not hesitate to go back and highly recommend the restaurant to anyone , here's to next time.

Excellent meal . Food very good. Standout though was the service. All the staff wete young , polite and enthusiastic throughout . Credit to Matt for his employmrmt and,of course, the menu.

Fantastic - food excellent - wine flight incredible and even drank a wine from Oregon not somewhere ever considered an option! - staff very attentive and knowledgeable - very lucky to have the main man Matt come out and talk to us…felt thoroughly spoiled and even though the place was full never felt as though we were a burden - we will be back x

The staff made this place as warm, friendly and professional. We felt the food was average as some courses lacked flavour and seasoning whilst others were wonderful. We stayed the night and the room was functional and clean but attention to detail lacking. Every diffuser we saw was empty and had been for a while and cheap odd hangers in wardrobe and bedside lamp missing, the small things make a difference. I’m glad we visited but we would not necessarily return.

From the moment we arrived on Sunday until the time we left all the staff we met were helpful friendly and professional.We had the seven course tasting menu,it was imaginative and we enjoyed every mouthful.I had the opportunity to thank the chef Mr Matt Gillan as we left ,he deserves praise for what he is achieving here with his staff. We experienced a thoroughly enjoyable visit.

I was given the tasting menu as a birthday present. The staff were lovely and service excellent. - however, the tasting menu was average at best. The accompanying wine was limited and by the end of the meal, nearly 3.5 hours later, I just wanted it over. The atmosphere was zero and we were sat in what looked like a conservatory - my view was a white plastic door and windows - the cheapness of the room made it feel cold and stark. Such a disappointment for a 50th birthday present. Unfortunately I would not recommend.

What a brilliant find! We had a special dinner for 10 for a birthday celebration in a private dining area. From start to finish the Heritage team were really attentive, helpful and professional. Alberto and the whole team in the bar and restaurant weee brilliant. Delivering great service with a smile and joining in some of our fun. Matt created an amazing meal, we had the Heritage 10 course meal which was simply stunning. Matt also presented a signed copy of the Heritage book which tells the story of the Heritage and contains some stunning recipes. I would definitely recommend the Heritage, either for a pit stop drink and a bite to eat or for a special occasion.

Sunday lunch for four of us. Great restaurant with good views, staff very professional and knowledgeable. Great food from an amazing chef. Will definitely be returning.

What an amazing experience having the Signature Lunch and Wine Flight at Heritage,, the food was delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive. So enjoyed tasting different flavours of wonderfully cooked food paired with just the right wine to compliment the dish. It was about a 3 hour experience and we enjoyed every moment, highly recommend.

Food was disappointing, staff tried but with one exception were not knowledgeable. Not cheap. Substitute chef? Would not go again

Heritage is an absolute gem of a fine dining restaurant in the West Sussex area, so much so that my husband and I are regular patrons. Whether it’s dining on three separate occasions over Christmas last year, including the New Year’s Eve experience, to recently...

Thanks Heritage team for another evening . Food and overnight stay were excellent. Special mention Hannah(front of house) a great asset. Will be back

Great find in a cute village setting. Went for lunch to celebrate my partner's birthday and we chose the 7 course Signature menu. The food was all beautifully presented and tasted amazing. My partner chose the cocktail pairing eith his, and was very happy! Staff...

Amazing food & ambience. The views are superb. Fun cocktails to start. The food is presented beautifully and the staff are so friendly & knowledgeable about the food. We had the lunchtime taster menu which was so tasty. I can’t wait to go back

Very disappointed with this restaurant. We went for the 8 course menu, and liked the trout dish and 2 deserts . This was not the standard we were expecting, the remaining courses were extremely average for the the price !! The place was clean and...

Great to visit this chefs new restaurant. The staff are friendly and very knoweldge, it is a lovely setting. We went for 10 course tasting menu and the extra Monk Fish. The crab, duck and monkfish were great, enjoyed the wine flight and had an...

Wow. We cannot fault this amazing restaurant and b&b. The food was outstanding! The staff were all so knowledgeable and welcoming. We stayed overnight in room 5, and it was beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and stunning. We cannot wait to come back. Worth every single...

Delightful Experience, The Tasting menu was full of unexpected combinations that worked wonderfully together. It takes a very talented chief to put together food like this! Well worth a booking.

Fantastic place. Great atmosphere and awesome food. Will definitely return again. The three of us enjoyed the whole experience.

I booked the venue for lunch for my wife’s birthday.Amazing tasting menu and absolutely first class service from the attentive staff providing a first class explanation of every course in addition.The ambience of the restaurant is amazing and the smaller number of covers makes the...

Excellent impeccable food flavours and service in a beautiful setting with countryside views. Presentation and ambiance were perfect, very relaxed and well spaced tables. We could not fault it and will visit again.

Really nice restaurant, deliberately not over crowded with space between tables. Waiting stage absolutely on point. Brilliant attention to customer needs and very knowledgeable about the product. We had the 7 course tasting menu without wine flight which was excellent. Only small suggestion for change...

What a find. A friend recommended sometime ago and for my husbands birthday we decided to book. 5 of us went to this lovely pub and from the minute we stepped through the door the welcome was amazing. They were so attentive without being too...

We and our friends eat here regularly The food is imaginative beautifully presented and great value. As hoteliers ourselves we understand the love and dedication that goes into producing food of this quality. The staff are professional and friendly with a great knowledge of the...

Stayed and dined at Heritage. It was fabulous, from the friendly welcome, through dinner and breakfast. The staff were excellent and couldn’t do enough for us. We are foodies and the main reason to go was to enjoy the 9-course tasting menu. We were not...

We had an overnight stay to celebrate my wife's birthday. We live fairly locally and this is our go-to venue for celebrations. Once again Heritage did not disappoint. From arrival the staff were friendly and welcoming and service during the meal was excellent. We had...

I have been lucky enough to eat at Heritage twice since it opened. It is truly a very special place which is all down to the skills, passion, hard work and determination of Matt Gillan and his team. My husband and I are so delighted...

This place is a Jewel in the Crown. This is not about one specific dining occasion but generally all the times I have been there. Warm welcomes, professional highly trained staff and a welcoming dining area. This is fine dining so don’t expect a huge...

WOW. A lovely evening, the food and atmosphere are definitely worth 5 stars+. This was our first experience of the taster menus, we both thoroughly enjoyed the variety of the dishes and the recommended drinks to go with them. The staff were attentive but not...

Last night was our third or fourth time dining at Herritage, and hands down our best yet. We thoroughly enjoyed every course on the new tasting menu, and were absolutely blown away by all of the courses. Incredible evening, thank you as always Matt and...

Despite always being on the lookout for good local restaurants, this is one we'd not heard of before and only stumbled upon online rather by chance. Glad we did as overall the experience was good and this is a stand out local restaurant. We went...

Thank you to Matt and his team for a fabulous overnight stay. The room upgrade was most appreciated, the Heritage menu fabulous. Front of house staff were attentive and deserve a thank you. Will definitely be back.

Food was absolutely first class service was wonderful and location must my delightful in the summer sitting outside. We settled with a roaring fire and cosy atmosphere. Highly recommend and will definitely return.

Back for lunch for the forth time, so you have to assume we like the place. Exceptional food and great service. You can tell when the staff are happy and proud of what they are serving. Every course today was a delight. Some sound improbable,...

My husband and I had lunch at Heritage today as part of our 50th Wedding Anniversary celebrations. Matt Gillan and his staff are so welcoming and friendly. A totally relaxed atmosphere in this beautiful restaurant. The decor is very modern, tasteful and comfortable. The food...

Such a beautiful setting for an out and out taste sensation. From the moment you pull up outside its like the Hertiage gives you a big warm hug hello. All of the staff are beyond welcoming, friendly and professional. The food and wine paring take...

Our first visit and won’t be our last. We booked a weekday birthday lunch for my husband and the experience was first rate. As a good cook, we love quality food on the occasions we dine out - hence our decision to eat here. We...

Two great friends had invited myself and my wife to dine with them at Heritage. The restaurant offers 2 tasting main menus; "Signature" and "Heritage", with some overlap between the two, the latter menu having one more course (totalling 8, plus as an amuse bouche)....

Outstanding service, food and drinks at this hidden gem in the country - well worth the drive. The cacophony of flavours throughout the tasting menu was simply devine as was the accompanying wine flight served by the charming and ebullient sommelier Asha. Can’t thank the...

I have returned to Hertitage on numerous occasions with family and friends and it never fails to exceed our expectations. Most recently joined them for their 3rd birthday celebrations. The hospitality is second to none. Front of house are fantastic and I heard that they’ve...

We were having a lovely meal here recently (gorgeous setting, very good food, some good service) when an everyday restaurant situation was mishandled so badly that we left shortly afterwards in shock. We felt denigrated, upset and just incredulous at the inexplicably inappropriate behaviour. Looking...

Positives; - exceptional deputy manager who knows what cocktail you will definitely like from a few key words without looking at the menu Negatives; - dirty menu on arrival (see photo) - men’s toilet leaking and therefore whole toilet smelt of urine (see photo) -...

We visited The Heritage for the first time as a celebration for our Wedding anniversary. From the outset the staff could not have been more helpful and friendly. They immediately made us welcome . The ambiance was relaxed and comfortable. We had the 5 course...

Lovely modern interior with a clean finish. We did not sit outside but there is a lovely outdoor seating area with a great view. We had the shorter 6 course tasting menu, swapped the main for the famous herder goat. It did not disappoint, the...

We stayed at Heritage with friends last weekend and what a treat it was, from bubbles in the garden pre dinner and then the 9 course tasting menu plus some!! Everything was fabulous, ambience, food, wine and breakfast was superb. Two of us are gluten...

What a joyful restaurant. It’s in a beautiful setting in Slaugham, it’s a beautiful restaurant and the food is beautiful too. Wonderfully welcoming staff and an excellent atmosphere complete a very rosy picture. The food was deliciously interesting, had a very definite character of its...

Friday lunch treat with my BFF. Service was friendly and very professional. From the moment we walked in the door to the moment we left. Comfortable surroundings peaceful hamlet great team fabulous food. V v v small thing to consider… allow time to find a...

The staff here made our evening truly unforgettable. From the correspondence at the time of booking, to saying goodbye at the end of the meal, every member of staff we interacted with were kind, attentive, thoughtful and friendly. The somellior went above and beyond, slightly...

We went to heritage for my dads birthday on 21ST August and i think it was one of the best lunches we’ve had. Throughout the meal we were welcomed and served very well by Hannah, Georgie, Maddie and Matteo. Credit to all of them as...

Amazing experience as always from Matt, Hannah and Team. Very friendly staff, great sommelier and not stuffy setting. The food is impeccable as you would expect from Matt, front of house were very attentive and friendly. The sommelier was lovely, she recommended Bacchus and we...

A thoroughly enjoyable and pitch perfect lunch. The flexibility of the set menus meant that my husband and I were able to have exactly what we liked and catered for me not eating meat. The dining room is delightful with rural views and a pretty...

Lovely location, amazing food, staff wonderful views... We stayed for one night as a birthday treat, room was lovely, views were gorgeous, the whole experience was relaxing, tasty and very chilled..... highly recommend the Heritage .... Sloba and Henry, Brighton

Amazing food and great service. The restaurant was lovely - very nice environment without being too formal. The food was fantastic - top quality fine dining and a really special experience - we both loved the food with some interesting ingredients and v creative dishes...

This is confident, thoughtful and excellent cooking in a lovely tranquil location staffed by people who know what they are doing. The dishes are select but over a range of menu combinations which takes a little negotiating. Lots of little extras, all of them clever...

Really very lovely. Smashing staff, beautiful location, gorgeous building, and the food didn’t disappoint. £70 for two without drinks, so a once in a while treat, but I’d definitely go back.

Had the three course set lunch menu, thirty five pound for this standard of food is fantastic We could not fault any of the dishes, they were all cooked and presented so well. As usual the service was also top notch. As a side note....

My partner and I treated ourselves for a big birthday to a night away at the Heritage. This included dinner and breakfast. We loved it. The food was superb. There was something in every course that was sensational. The tomato nibbles, the pickled cherry etc...

Having eaten at South Lodge when Matt was running The Pass, this new venture had to be experienced and what an experience it was and can most definitely recommend! I wanted to treat a couple of good friends to a meal to celebrate both birthdays....

From the greeting at the door to the front of house arranging a taxi to get us home everything was faultless. The food fabulous as always, imaginative, and amazing flavours,I love the tonca bean dessert and the duck was exceptional. Looking forward to our next...

In terms of the restaurant, it was faultless. The tasting menu was superb and the presentation and service of each dish was excellent as too was the breakfast. The team was really lovely, friendly and professional and our group of friends had a thoroughly enjoyable...

We had a lovely stay and meal at Heritage, a warm welcome at check in, a lovely room with a very comfortable bed and good quality tea and coffee in the rooms. We had the Heritage menu for dinner with one of us having the...

Heritage was recommended to us and it didn't disappoint. The nine course taster menu treated us with intense flavours and textures with the perfect accompanying wine flight to complement every course. The staff were knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Thank you.

The food is great, but that's not all. It's a lovely location and the staff are so friendly. We just had the standard lunch menu. It was all delicious, with some really stand out elements. The service is subtilty attentive, with everything nicely paced. Relaxed...

We came here for easter sundy lunch. We were greated and welcomed and had a prelunch drink in the garden. One immediate area that i liked is that there is a good selection of non alcoholic drinks even a non alcoholic pairing for the meal....

Another excellent lunch at Heritage with every course delicious. The butternut squash parfait was a revelation and something we hadn’t eaten as a dessert before - it was delicious. We always enjoy coming here as the food is consistently good.

We visited in a group of six. One vegetarian and one with several allergies. We all had the main taster menu. One person opted for the smaller option, which wasn’t a problem The food was absolutely superb. A very minor improvement could be the cheese...

We came here a group of ~40 for celebratory dinner and have to say it was an excellent experience. Staff was very attentive, friendly and professional. Preselected dinner was fantastic and all the favors were nicely matched among all the meals. Even pairing some ingredients...

We stayed overnight to celebrate my wife’s 60th birthday and what an experience. We had an afternoon snack at the bar when we arrived, the goat and pineapple milk buns was a lovely afternoon treat, as were the crispy beef versions. Great selection of drinks...

First time at Heritage to celebrate my wife’s 50th! The whole dining experience from start to finish was first class. Great food and Great wine. What impressed me most was how unbelievable your staff were! For such young years they were totally amazing and experienced...

This is the 2nd time we’ve been lucky enough to eat at Heritage - previously for lunch, this time for dinner. We dined with another couple and we all had the 9 course tasting menu - I substituted the venison dish for the herder. Two...

This was our first lunch at Heritage, having eaten a set menu when it first opened and dinner a year ago, pre second lockdown. The welcome and service was perfect. The team looked after us from the offset. Polite, friendly and subtle, we felt completely...

Delicious brunch menu and dishes. Both the waffles and the chocolate mousse were fab. Food was faultless as usual. We were the first sitting for brunch, the last service before the restaurant closes for a new year break. Overall a very enjoyable experience but the...

We visited the Heritage for New Years eve with 12 of us taking advantage of their 9 course special menu. The food was first class the service excellent and the wine flowed steadily. While this is not the restaurant for those on a tight budget...

Even though we live just over a mile away, this was our first visit to Heritage, and what a superb experience it was. We chose the Classic Menu with wine flight and throughly enjoyed all the dishes and accompanying wine choices. Food presentation is stunning...

Visited Heritage today for the second time and was certainly not disappointed. We had the 3 course lunch which was amazing value and stunning food from start to finish. The restaurant itself is in a lovely location and the ambience is both relaxed and friendly....

Having followed Matt Gillan from Brighton’s ‘Pike & Pine’ to Slaugham a couple of years ago, I waxed lyrical about my early experience of the delicious 7-course menu at ‘Heritage’. I had high expectations of a return visit but, having persuaded friends to make a...

We nearly had a 2 hour round trip too come to the heritage, from the very first moment we step through the door, I knew we weren't gonna be disappointed. We are fairly hard too pleased as my stepson is a fine dining chef ,and...

Welcomed by the team and given first rate food and service. This restaurant is a definite bonus to the area

I have thought hard before positing my experience at the Heritage last night but as this keeps niggling at me and considerably overtaken any pleasantry away from what we wanted to be a special meal, I need to express my thoughts. On our arrival we...

Enjoyed a quiet Saturday lunch service, we were shown to a table overlooking the 'view' which is the first of my gripes, the garden was really boring, and neglected. It could of been a feature, perhaps some herbs etc for chef? The classic lunch menu...

This was our first visit to Heritage, having eaten many times at The Pass at South Lodge when Matt was the chef there. We had high expectations and they were exceeded. We went for the lunch menu (truly astonishing value at £27.50). The canapes were...

Great food, service, and ambiance. Enjoyed a two night stay in room 5. Just perfect after a busy period at work. Thank you. Keep up the great work, we’ll be back.

Having read so many '5 star' Tripadvisor reviews we decided to book dinner, bed and breakfast at Heritage to celebrate our 36th wedding anniversary. (We actually had our evening meal there on the Friday which was the night before our anniversary as - not surprisingly...

It is rare that I can find no fault with food, drink, service or price. Because it is in my nature to bitch about something.

9 course tasting menu had several courses that had little flavour. Front of house average age probably around 20 but as there are no menu choices then table waiting less important. Front of restaurant overgrown with weeds and dead plants in containers is a bad...

Myself and partner stayed at The Heritage on Friday night. We stayed in room 5 which is called Colonel Warren. Really well appointed room with good size bathroom and huge bed. Dinner was simply amazing from being greeted by the attentive team to the sublime...