Horsted Place Restaurant in Wealden

Absolutley beautiful venue for a wedding! We were the wedding DJs at Horsted Place Hotel at the weekend for Mike and Alison and provided music outside for the ceremony, background music at the meal and the evening disco. We loved this place and all the staff were great! 100% recommend for anyone looking for a venue for their wedding!

Oh, where do I begin with my experience at Horsted Place Hotel, the four-star hotel and fine dining restaurant that exceeds expectations—of mediocrity? I had high hopes for an elegant getaway, complete with a luxurious atmosphere, but instead, I found myself immersed in a symphony of disappointments that were simply unforgettable. If by “unforgettable,” I mean “I want to forget this night ever happened.” Upon entering the lobby, I was welcomed by an ambiance that radiated, wait for it, absolutely nothing. The design, clearly inspired by the art of minimalism—probably too much minimalism—boasted dull beige walls that seemed to scream “we give up!” So inviting! And let’s not overlook the stunningly uncomfortable furniture, which was apparently chosen for its exquisite ability to promote thoughtfulness about one’s life choices, as you shift awkwardly trying to find a comfortable position. After the joy of a painstakingly slow check-in involving a clerk who appeared quite disinterested, I triumphantly marched toward my room, which, you guessed it, was just as charmed as the lobby. But wait, the adventure didn’t stop there! The moment I stepped into the hallways, I was serenaded by the delightful clinking of plates and cutlery echoing from the restaurant below. Ah, sweet symphony! The “fine” dining experience was quickly morphing into a bustling cafeteria, and I couldn’t help but feel transported to a casual brunch joint—sans the mimosas and with more clanging. Never one to let noise deter me from culinary delights, I decided to grace the restaurant with my presence. Walking in was akin to stepping into a dimly lit cave of unwelcoming décor. The ambiance was almost oppressive, with such an overwhelming lack of warmth that one could safely assume they had forgotten to install any charm. I half-expected to find tumbleweeds rolling by. The gentle clattering of plates migrating through the hallways only added to the serene wilderness experience. Ah, yes, the meal. The menu, bursting with grandiose descriptions and high hopes, arrived only to disappoint. Their signature dishes – apparently masterpieces of culinary innovation – bore none of the flavor you might hope for. Presentation? Exquisite. Taste? Non-existent. It was like they had crafted each dish in a lab using the essence of blandness. Trust me, the less you expect, the less you have to worry about being let down. Pro tip: Less is more, right? The service, too, was a special treat. The staff scurried around in a frantic dance, juggling plates, drinks, and their own sense of urgency, never quite managing to get it right. If only they could spend half as much time focusing on the needs of the guests as they did on monitoring the cacophony of clattering plate warfare. It was almost like they were aiming to break the world record for the most chaotic fine dining experience ever. After the grand ordeal of eating – and let’s not kid ourselves, finishing that so-called meal was an accomplishment – I thought perhaps my room would provide solace. Alas, it was more of the same! The delightful clattering persisted, likely an orchestration of staff rehearsing for “Hotel Noisiness 101.” I found myself longing for silence, or at the very least, a soundproof space where I could contemplate my life choices. In summary, my experience at Horsted Place Hotel and Restaurant was a masterclass in how to create an atmosphere of utter dullness interspersed with random sounds of chaos. With their exceptional flair for mediocrity, they’ve set the bar so low that it could hardly be tripped over. So if you’re searching for the quintessential experience of disappointment, Horsted Place is the place to be! Enjoy your stay—if you can manage to tune out the reality that nobody truly cares.

Great choice and brilliant service. Wonderful hotel. Also had dinner and that was extremely high quality. The staff are lovely.

Limited disability access. Steps into and steps within. I was on crutches. Even the front access handrails ended two steps short of the top.

Beautiful location and wonderful food.

Excellent food, exceptional atmosphere and outstanding service. Always a wonderful choice. We had the specials as first and second courses and they were both outstanding. The staff is very observant and professional.

Excellent stay. Beautiful setting. Hopefully, I'm heading back soon.

Booked afternoon tea for girlfriends birthday. When filling out the booking form I informed them that one of us was pescatarian. Arrived and shown to table… (probably the only bit of good service we received) Within a couple of minutes being seated we were served a mini quiche, which we noticed was on a side table as we walked to our our table. At this point no information was given on how afternoon tea worked, or which package we wanted. There was no checking to confirm our food allergies either. I had intended to upgrade our afternoon tea After 5/10 minutes was asked what tea or coffees we would like, asked for a menu/list… was told there wasn’t one and the waitress went through which teas were available. Came back to say confirm one of the orders couldn’t be had as had ran out of that tea. Food was brought out by a waitress… last time we saw any member of staff until we paid! With one person being pescatarian, pork sausage roles were placed on the same plate as all the sandwiches, we we would have spoken to someone but as stated no one came back after delivering the sandwiches. The issue throughout our time was with the real lack of service, and care during our visit. The fact we didn’t see anyone once our sandwiches were delivered to our table nor asked how everything was and if we require anything else, showed real lack of customer service.

A shame as what looked like was going to be a lovely afternoon, turned out to be very underwhelming and disappointing.

Oh Dear! A beautiful country house with a menu that hasn't changed in months. Dishes include beef stew and fish pie and now there are no tablecloths! This is not fine dining. Such a shame as the staff are excellent.

The hotel gave us the closest feeling to being at home away from home! It is a wonderful place, quiet, clean, beautifully decorated, with kind staff and lovely garden. The food was also excellent, one can order just about anything at breakfast without being charged additionally for each extra item. The decor is subtle and of very high quality and in superb taste. Immaculate garden. Helpful and discreet staff. Funny old-fashion elevator, almost as creaky and slow as my old bones. 🙂 The rooms are spacious, very comfortable and very quiet. All room facilities are of understated luxury. Really a superb place to relax, go away and hide from the hustle and bustle of life. Transport for clients can be arranged - by car, by bus, or by helicopter - if one so desires! Golf course near by.

Had a lovely lunch with my daughter and nieces first time been there and would definitely go back was served by Emily who was very pleasant and service really good

Absolutely astonishing value and quality of food in the setting of a fine country house hotel. Three courses for £17.50! How to they do it? Service is impeccable, surroundings delightful and food delicious. Thoroughly recommended and worth a drive.

We enjoyed a return visit to Horsted Place and once again had a very enjoyable stay On arrival we were warmly greeted by Charlie who allocated us the Tower Suite. The room is spacious with extensive views of the surrounding land. The furnishings were of a high standard and the king size bed was very comfortable. We dined in the Pava restaurant and were cared for by Bruno,Lola,Lottie and Charlie who are exceptional staff and and were polite,friendly and helpful. Credit must go to the chef and his team for providing our pork and gammon meals that were very enjoyable. We enjoyed our breakfast that set us up for the day and thank you to our waitress Louise. It was nice to catch up with Adam the manager and be informed of the positive changes being made since our last visit. Horsted is a very special hotel with great staff and it's always a treat to visit and we look forward to another stay very soon

Excellent food and service at lunch today. Interesting building and beautiful grounds.

I enjoyed a delicious lunch today in the lounge. It’s a special offer of two courses for £15 or three for £17.50. A small choice of well executed seasonal dishes. Pleasant atmosphere and nice service in this historic building. There is a ramp at the rear for the less mobile. I would highly recommend this offer for value and enjoyment.

An amazing experience, wonderful staff, wonderful food, wonderful surroundings, thank you.

My husband and I were invited for Christmas Day dinner with friends. Our friends were treating us, having traveled from the Isle of Wight for the event and having great expectations, having had food there in the past. Unfortunately, our whole group was very disappointed. We arrived early and were greeted with a glass of processo and friendly staff. However, after being seated in the lounge we expected to be at our table at the booked time. Our party of seven was finally taken to a private room just over an hour after our booked time, and at no time was an apology given for the delay in being seated. the time had been chosen early as we had an elderly couple at our party and wished to travel home before it was dark. The rooms both the lounge and dining room were sparsely decorated fitting a Christmas day dinner with no tree or decorations and no fire lit. The private room had a red runner on the table and crackers but that was the extent of the decorations Our table was very large and we had almost to shout at each other in conversation. the food was fine but not fine dining as expected from the price. Along with one other member of our party needing special dietary requirements,(informed well in advance at the original booking some months before) there was no alternative offered for cheese and biscuits or mince pies. we had to ask for spoons on the table and when the coffee arrived we had to once again ask for dairy-free milk alternatives. Due to the lateness of our seating, it was dark outside when we finished our meal, and we were in the overflow car park which had no lighting, and with two disabled members of our group it was unstable underfoot. at no point was there an offer to open the side door or help get our disabled down the stairs. Sadly a truly disappointing experience.

Our friend this year invited us to stay with her this Christmas and bought my wife and I Christmas Day lunch at Horsted Place as a gift, which we shared as part of their family party of 7. They booked after we all had several very enjoyable meals before. This was the largest party the restaurant had on the day, so they informed us. We arrived in plenty of time, for 1230, we were ushered into the lovely lounge area by the lit open fire and were given a glass of Prosecco each, as part of the meal and we expected to be seated at 1300. However, after asking several times, we were eventually taken through to a private room at 1400. The room was sparsely decorated, with no tree or decorations. The fire was unlit and so the cosy atmosphere of the lounge was replaced by a cold barren room. The meal was a total disappointment, no effort seemed to have been taken on any of the courses, and only the politeness of the guests who had allergies prevented us from complaining there and then. Basic things were missing and we had to ask for them, such as serving spoons and sugar. There was no cranberry or bread sauce. The puddings/sweets were minute, and there was no alternative for these or the cheese and biscuits for those with allergies (which had been notified well in advance to the restaurant, at time of booking) also we had to ask for a dairy milk alternative for these guests, which included my wife. The staff did their best and were polite and attentive, but even this could not distract from the very underwhelming meal and surroundings. On leaving the restaurant, due to the delay in being seated, it was pitch black outside. The booking had been made deliberately early to enable two elderly guests to drive back to Shoreham in daylight. Also, our cars, due to no space in the main car park, even though two of us are disabled, had been parked in the overflow carpark. On leaving the restaurant there was no lighting to see along the rough path to the cars and no offer of assistance from the staff. It was as if as we left the restaurant, they were finished with us. Not happy, what should have been a very enjoyable experience, was in fact one of the most disappointing restaurant Christmas meals we have had and we have had many.

We usually love having lunch at Horsted Place, have had Christmas lunch here before and have thoroughly enjoyed having a champagne in the lounge with the Christmas Tree and then going through to one of the dining rooms within the hotel and the buzz of waiters, etc. This year a disaster. We were allocated as non-residents to lunch in The Garden Room, a new edition. Nicely decorated but didn't feel Christmassy at all, no waiters buzzing around but having to go to the kitchens to bring pre-ordered food in - the food was excellent, and they even brought individual gravy boats - a nice touch but there was just no atmosphere. Then to our disappointment coffee was at the table and no suggestion of taking our coffee into the lounge which we have always done before. So unless you stay there at Christmas - don't bother going.

Celebratory lunch which did not disappoint. We did not particularly like the restaurant room and asked if we could eat in the (I think) Royal room overlooking the lawn (rather than the car park!) and they said fine. The weekday lunch menu is quite limited, three choices to each course, but everything we had was delicious; the chef knows his stuff. Staff were attentive. Thank you

Superb country house experience. Delightful pre lunch cocktails. Great food with outstanding service. Coffees and petits fours in the lounge. Outstanding

We have visited many times, when booking we had informed them that one person had an intolerance to onion which has never been a problem in the past.when we placed our orders with the waiter all roast main courses,we asked for an onion free gravy for one guest,the waiter went to the kitchen and returned saying the chef could not do an onion free gravy,which seemed strange as we had had it before.Eventually he agreed as we were going to walk out . When the three main course meals came the plate was overwhelmed with a large overcooked Yorkshire pudding two guests askedfor Horseradish to go with the their beef but the waiter came back and said they didn’t have any.The quality of the meal was very poor. We certainly will not be returning .

Eat here at your own risk. 4 days out of date salmon served... a chicken club sandwich served with mold on crust of bread and Sent back... so many corners cut in the kitchen it's unreal... and UNSAFE... Mold on vegetables in fridge mixed with 'fresh vegetables' Tubs of yogurt, egg yolk left open for weeks.... mold on fridge floor. Mold on tubs of grated cheese. Be very careful.

We stayed one night - Tuesday night. Staff were great and so relaxed and friendly. The place is beautifully decorated and set out. Really special... really nice vibe throughout. THANK YOU!

Great food, great service, superb ambiance. Cocktails in the drawing room. Fine dining in a lovely restaurant followed by coffees in the lounge. A wonderful country house experience. All round excellent

We had a 2 night stay in the hotel for my daughter's wedding so we had 2 breakfasts, one a la carte dining and one wedding breakfast. On all occasions the food and service were exemplary. A huge bonus was the availability of Severn and Wye smoked salmon. This has long been my favourite smoked salmon and it is highly recommended - thank you for serving it !!

Whist staying at Horsted Place hotel we ate here on two occasions. The food was well presented and delicious. The service was exemplary and all staff we encountered were a credit to the establishment.

We dropped in on the off chance for lunch in October, and were fortunate enough to secure the last table. Wonderfully classic old school estate grounds, building and interior - perfectly matched our expectations. A recent hotel review adversely commented on this old school atmosphere - we simply loved it and will return to stay. Pleasant, efficient and well trained restaurant staff. We chose to eat from the table d’hote menu and found it excellent both in quality and value. Looking forward to a return visit in the New Year. Highly recommended.

The restaurant at the Horsted Place Hotel was amazing. The staff here were very friendly. The only problem with the restaurant was that we had asked for a special type of dish due to one of the group’s allergies yet after agreeing to making a special dish, they had a problem with making it and then didn’t. Apart from that, the food was delicious.

Lovely staff and some really delicious food - definitely worth a visit! Cater for food allergies too! I’d recommend the Fish and Chips!

The scones provided in the afternoon were fresh and delicious, however the evening meal was even better! The fillet of beef with potato puree was one of the best meals I've had, it really was perfectly cooked. Our party of 4 had 3 courses all of which were thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you.

Had a wonderful experience after booking through Secret escapes. We paid £210 for a night's stay, a cream tea for two, 3 course dinner and breakfast and it was worth every penny and more! The service in the hotel is without doubt some the best...

Great quality ingredients with superb presentation and quantities spot on, plenty of food cooked to perfection

When dining in confined spaces during Corvid 19, you are aware of spacing and your own safety. the resturant was well spaced out, there was no need for anyone to invade your space. The food was excellent.

We went here for our Emerald Wedding Anniversary (55 years) with some friends, they really looked after us, giving us a separate room for us, it was really elegant and they looked after us so well, the service was immaculate but so understated. The food...

Charming restaurant and beautiful lounge. One night my steak was raw but was it really fillet?? as it was a bit tough. Horrible porridge at breakfast. Wonderful waitresses

Four of us booked two nights in two suites with breakfast and evening meals last Sunday until Tuesday. The hotel is one of the best we have stayed in. The food was very good and plenty of it and the staff couldn't have been more...

Set lunch for two people, starter and a main each plus one glass of wine, bottled water and coffee : change from £60 (for two). Soup, terrine, fish, chicken (with dauphinoise potatoes - which sold me the dish together with a tasty gravy) were our...

Location overcame everything else. Lovely place, food moderate, but it’s about 10 miles away from Lewes. Very unimpressed when we arrived for our weekend and assumed we could walk there.

A little old fashioned and somewhat tired, but in a way that's its charm. Food is reasonably good and not overly expensive, but it's the old world hotel setting that makes the place special. Easy parking and nice grounds for an after meal stroll.

We treated ourselves to a wonderful dinner. When we arrived to this stately home that has been converted to a hotel and restaurant, we were charmed by the beautiful setting and surroundings of this mansion. We were greeted and seated in the garden for a...

Sunday Birthday lunch with friends, service here is always excellent. Food was just about average. I had the roast beef ! The roast potatoes awful, I’m surprised the beef was sirloin as not tender! My friends had the Hake, sadly no sauce with it so...

Had a lunch here with my friend who swapped cream tea voucher for two course lunch . All beautiful and clean surroundings, had a glass of champagne each in the lounge which was nice and sparkly as I did ask for a new bottle,no nibbles...

Once again, a most successful visit to Horsted Place for lunch. Relaxing pre-lunch drinks in the drawing room whilst perusing the menu. Lovely lunch once again accompanied by their delicious bread rolls. Back to the drawing room for coffee. Excellent service from all the staff...

We have had many great experiences at the Horsted Place Restaurant and our most recent Sunday lunch did not disappoint. David and his staff do an amazing job. The quality and the presentation of the food is exceptional. A great way to spend a Sunday...

What I love about this place is that it's kept its old world charm,and not gone down the modern route! Good quality,and great old fashioned service! A rare thing now. Lovely house,and setting

My husband and I visited Horsted Place Restaurant to celebrate a birthday. It is a "special occasion" restaurant for us - though we would like to visit more regularly. The setting is spectacular and now the evenings are lighter we could enjoy the views from the drawing room whilst having an aperitif and hors d'oeuvres, prior to our meal. A wonderful start to the evening. The food was excellent - I had the venison, beautifully cooked and served, and my husband had a fish dish. The service is always very professional, polite, ever present but not overwhelming. Would thoroughly recommend this venue as the food, beverages, service and setting are first class. Thank you to all the Horsted Place staff on the evening of 14th May for making our evening so perfect.

Great food served by well trained staff. Such a great location for a special treat. Have had excellent Sunday lunches at Horsted Place .David and his team do a superb job. A quality restaurant at affordable prices. It certainly is one not to be missed.

My sister, mother and I came here for afternoon and truely enjoyed it. The service is amazing. My sister suffers with a food colourings intolerance and this was no trouble for them. We was served by a polite gentleman i didnt catch his name but he was great. The tea was lovely and so was the food. Luckily, we went on a sunny day so we was blessed to look over the beautiful views whilst enjoying delicious warm scones and sipping on Pimms.

This restaurant is billed as fine dining, it is not. It is let down by the quality of the food and the service. We dined on a Sunday evening and it was very quiet, the almost total absence of any other guests gave it a funereal ambience. After drinks in the drawing room, we ordered our food, my main course arrived cold and was sent back. Waiter service was very inattentive and whilst sometimes this can be nice, on this occasion it was irritating to have to wait 10 minutes to pay the bill after originally requesting it.

My wife and I enjoyed the most amazing of lunches. The food was wonderful, the staff were very nice. A very special place.

Such a nice hotel. Arrived early for lunch and were shown in to their lovely lounge for pre-lunch drinks. Vegetarian choice on menu was not one I particularly like so they were quick to offer me some alternatives. Relaxing dining room with excellent and attentive service from the staff. I reckon that the best bread rolls in the world are served with lunch here! Beautiful starters (their soups are always great), tasty main courses and lovely puddings. Back to the relaxing lounge for coffee and petit fours. Great service from all the staff. Looking forward already to my next visit.

My wife and I stopped here for lunch for the the first time - prior to an afternoon performance at Glyndebourne! The room, food, service - and wine were wonderful. It was great value for money. We’ll be back.

Have been for dinner 3 or 4 times now and really enjoyed all dishes on each occasion. Efficient service, excellent food and lovely setting. A great find.

We took two of our elderly friends here today for afternoon tea as we thought they would enjoy the traditional setting.

Charming and elegant restaurant. Lunch served in a pleasant private dining room with views of garden (and snow flurries!). Despite "Amber warning" for snow everyone who was invited made it there. Simple but good menu.

Dinner for two was as usual understated excellence. Spot on welcome and service without fuss or waiters hovering and truly fine food in decent portions. This is a great place to eat that offers quality in a fine country house environment without pretensions. This is reflected in the pricing which is sensible and definitely encourages one to return. The only mystery is why this isn't packed out every night.

Met friends for lunch here and although we had a round trip of 135 miles we left saying the food and service was worth the journey. We'll look forward to our next visit.

We had our 50th wedding anniversary celebrations with 20 guests. The organisation of this was made very easy with no stress.

Nice meal and good service but the restaurant was very quiet. No atmosphere but OK if you like private dining.

This is now the third time we have celebrated our friends birthday here plus have visited at many other times. We have never been disappointed at Horsted Place. The service is always friendly, attentive - but never overbearing - and the staff are always making sure you have everything you need. Being Bank Holiday Sunday the hotel was busy but this did not make the service any different. We were able to have our pre lunch drinks out on the terrace and after lunch coffee and petit fours there too in the lovely warm sunshine - what a treat! Lunch, as always, was delicious - good choices and beautifully presented. Thank you Horsted Place you never fail to please.

My wife and I visited Horsted Place last week for afternoon tea following a recommendation from friends and were delighted by the experience. On arrival we were offered tea on the terrace (it was sunny) or in the spacious drawing room (which we chose). We decided to take a stroll around the gardens first, which we found most attractive and also enjoyed watching some other guests playing croquet on one of the expansive lawns.

We celebrated my partners birthday with a family afternoon tea here. We arrived to a vacant reception area but were eventually shown through to the 1980's decor drawing room. This empty room resembled a care home in which all the residents had died! A bizarrely dressed (kind of 1890's clad) girl laid our table in complete silence before the tea was served (but not poured) by another mute. We were then left to fend for ourselves!! Not once in the 2.5 hours of being there were we checked upon! In fact, no one at all came back into the room for the entire duration of our visit! The tea didn't keep hot so we ended up drinking it cold! The sandwiches were hard, bordering on stale. We would have complained had there been anyone at all around to complain to. All in all, the whole experience was a disgrace. A waste of £88. Perhaps a visit from the Hotel Inspector might shake things up around here. If nothing else, it might drag the drab decor and weird 'Adams Family' like waitresses into the 21st Century! Whoever manages this place needs to take note. Shockingly bad experience!

very good food and service, with a slightly formal service. we enjoyed 2 very good meals during our stay, lunch and dinner.

Otra visita a este maravilloso lugar donde la comida es de un estándar muy alto. Como siempre nos dieron una cálida bienvenida y un servicio que es intachable. Lugar no establecido Horsted la barra muy alta y que lucha para encontrar algo que remotamente comparable localmente. Nuestra próxima visita puedo volver! ! !

Mi esposa y yo tuvimos el almuerzo en lugar Horsted esta semana con 2 amigos cerca. Teníamos vales durante el almuerzo de 3 platos. Aunque las opciones eran bastante limitadas, aún así podíamos elegir comidas a nuestro gusto. La comida estaba muy bien presentada y el servicio excelente. Tomamos café en el salón después. Una experiencia relajante en un entorno precioso. Este es probablemente el tiempo de unos 10 que hemos tenido el almuerzo o té helado en lugar, y siempre Horsted tenemos ganas de ir allí.

We have dined here several times over the years and the food and service and atmosphere are always fabulous.The only criticism we could think of is sometimes it is a bit quiet but then sometimes that is great, as it is almost your Country Estate for a moment!

My husband and I had a fantastic meal and lovely evening for my birthday on Saturday night. The food was delicious (particularly the beef main course and treacle tart pudding) and the service was excellent too. The restaurant was full and had a nice buzz to it. We also enjoyed listening to the pianist and sitting by the fire while we had pre-dinner drinks in another room. We would love to visit again soon!

To celebrate my husband's and daughter's birthdays I booked a table for four for dinner at Horsted Place. It's always a treat - the friendly welcome, comfortable and spacious drawing and dining rooms, outstanding service and amazing food - and this visit was as good as any. Log fires were blazing away as we enjoyed canapes and drinks in the drawing room and discussed the menu. It was difficult to choose - everything sounded delicious - and although tempted by the guinea fowl and venison, I chose scallops with chorizo to be followed by the beef fillet main course. The scallops were elegantly presented and perfectly cooked. The beef was fantastic, cooked medium rare as requested, with creamed spinach and a sauce to die for. Then came puddings! My husband raved about the treacle tart with orange sorbet while my daughter and I enthused over the cheesecake. . You can pay similar prices in pubs for less exciting food served at bare tables with hard chairs, paper serviettes and condiments in sachets. Horsted Place with its comfortable ambience and starched table linen is in a different league.

Wonderful wedding venue in beautiful setting. Everything was excellent from the accommodation to the dinner and breakfast. Just a fabulous experience.

My wife and I attended a close friends wedding reception here and had a wonderful time. The setting is picturesque and the hotel itself is an impressive building. The staff were attentive yet unobtrusive meaning we never had an empty glass or needed to ask for anything. The food itself was superb, we opted for a vegetarian option which was very tasty and more imaginative than usual, a beautifully cooked vegetable rissole on sweet potato with grilled Halloumi and seasonal veg with a creamy sauce mmmmmm. The dining room was warm and set out perfectly and r the service impeccable. The wedding party all seemed to be thoroughly happy and enjoying themselves. A lovely afternoon and evening was had by all!

Enjoyed an excellent lunch in an elegant atmosphere. We've visited a number of times and find the experience second to none.The food is of a consistently high quality, with an interesting and varied wine list; the staff go out of their way to make you comfortable and the lovely setting make it a great experience.

Our table by the bay window overlooked the expansive grounds of this hotel, the autumn trees glistening in the sunshine. A perfect location then and so when the food arrived we were in the mood to enjoy it. And what a feast for a set price lunch menu. A healthy portion of poached salmon as a starter with a chunky piece of hake as a main course with well cooked accompaniments. The wine was good and reasonably priced. Coffee in another room allowed further views of those trees and set us up well for Glyndebourne Touring only 6 miles away.

Went with friends to our favourite place to celebrate a birthday. Everything was perfect as usual and never fails !

We had Sunday lunch at Horsted Place with our family. The perfect setting for a celebratory meal or just for a quiet meal for a couple. From having pre dinner drinks to completing the meal, the service was first class. The food is excellent. We have visited this restaurant and the hotel several times and it always lives up to its reputation.

If you visit this restaurant make sure you have a party of less than 10 otherwise they will expect everybody to eat the same food off the menu even though you have choices!!They charge the earth to begin with, but then to dictate what your party should eat and also adding a £2 surcharge to roast beef to boot it is the last straw.Avoid this so called "restaurant" at all costs. It just is not worth the effort or the extortionate price they will undoubtedly charge you, so you can all eat the same food!!The worse experience of my life!If you want to waste a few hundred pounds this is the place to do it!!You have been warned

Dinner here was a dining experience. Drinks and amuse bouche beforehand in the lounge where dinner choices were made. Food served and glasses refilled unobtrusively. Staff attentive. Food was delicious.

We had lunch here in August 2016. It is a grand place but without the stuffiness you can get in these places. We all had the set menu, fantastic quality at a reasonable price. The service was great too. Definitely one for special occasions, or when you want simply to feel special!

Huge thanks to Horsted Place for host our 25th anniversary lunch for 21 of us. The whole event was wonderfully managed and executed. Staff perfect balance of friendliness and efficiency. The venue as a house and Gardens are marvellous And the food was excellent quality congratulations to the chef and all kitchen staff. Personal thanks to Katie who helped me organise the surprise lunch for my partner.

Went for lunch on 8th June, everything was excellent, Staff all very helpful & professional, Pre Lunch drinks in Lounge, menu brought to us so we could choose our food. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal in the Dining Room and had coffee out on the terrace. A lovely sunny day so enjoyed a stroll in the pleasant Gardens. only criticism was lack of hand rail on the steps to front door and out into the garden.

Went as a family for Mothers Day as always a superb service in superb surroundings. Pre lunch drinks while perusing the menu in the delightful lounge sitting in the large bay windows with lovely views across the lawns and golf course. Then escorted to the dining room for a 3 course silver service lunch which was delicious the beef was perfect and finished off with coffee and sumptuous petit fours it made for a lovely mothers day feeling very spoilt.

This is a lovely Victorian building of which the famous 19th Century architect Pugin has a hand in it's building.This is silver service at its best in wonderful surroundings.The food is delightful as is the service as you would expectThe only small criticisim would be very expensive wine (although very nice) and additional charge for coffee and petits foursThe cheese board is lovely

Only word, awkward! Too quiet, no atmosphere. Sit where you're placed, no choice. Such a shame. Left after 20mins, with a doggy bag.

Having booked a Sunday Lunch for my wife's birthday, we were pleased to be sited within the resturant, but on a large table, which enable ample space for the Grandchildren (3 & 5 months). The staff were accomdating and food served in an appropriate manner for our family needs. The food was exceptional and we felt it was good value for money.

This was our 5th visit & words fail to express what a delightful charming Hotel this is.! From the greeting on arrival the ambiance of the surroundings pre-drinks in the gorgeous lounge & the food which is par excellence the experience is second to none. The staff are attentive & go that extra mile to make you feel completely at home. We are taking a friend for afternoon tea soon we cant wait & think that we are so lucky to have Horsted Place on our door step!

Visited Horsted Place Restaurant on Wednesday 20th January with three of my Sussex Wildlife Trust former colleagues. We were greater at the door, our coats were taken for us and we were seated in the Drawing room with offers of aperitifs and the menu/wine list to read very quickly. Lunch was superb, service excellent and we had coffee and petit fours in the Drawing room after our meal. We sat for a long time with the sun shining through the windows just catching up on each other's news! A truly great day - thank you.

We loved our experience here and intend to repeat it as soon as possible. The ambiance of Horsted is second to none and we felt immediately at home as soon as we walked through the doors. The drawing room is spacious and with the fires lit creates a wonderful warm and inviting atmosphere. We found all aspects of the service first class and extremely respectful. There is something quintessentially English about good manners and in our opinion everyone here is very courteous and very well trained and personable. The food is beautifully presented and more importantly it tastes delicious. We had the pork belly and tian to start and enjoyed both courses. For mains we opted for the beef and the lamb. The beef and the lamb were both cooked pink and all extras were of an equal standard. The horseradish sauce was sublime. Desserts were executed with a skill and passion of a top class chef. We loved it all!Iced tap water was not a problem. Asking for extra butter and extra gravy was also not a problem. No service charge - thank you for that - as we the diner appreciate the chance to thank our hosts as we see fit. So all in all a glorious lunch in a fantastic location with great food and top class service. Total cost for 2 four course meal (coffee & petit fours), 2 champagne cocktails, 1 bottle of Sauvignon blanc and 1 amaretto was approx £121.00 and worth every penny. Thank you for a lovely lunch. We appreciated all elements of the experience …

Outstanding quality of food and service. We have been here to eat a dozen times and it never fails to impress.

Just home after a delightful 1 night stay on a dinner/b&b deal. I have to say the whole experience was delightful and excellent value. The dinner was superb, with a good (and difficult!) choice of dishes. The Scallop starter, fillet of beef main course and velvet chocolate cake dessert where really good! The room (Windsor Suite) was very spacious and comfortable with a lovely view out onto the walled garden. The staff were all very attentive without being obtrusive, Breakfast was excellent with a good choice of cereals and cooked choices. The scrambled eggs were lovely! I look forward to staying again soon!

This is my favourite restaurant around this area, my husband and I eat regularly here and would not hear a bad word against it. It's fantastic a lot of the time we are eating on our own in the dining room which we love. The food is fabulous. We have had a Christmas meal here, a new year here, I've had afternoon tea here everything is fantastic........ We love it........

Excellent hotel and restaurant, great service and amazing food. will be returning to this restaurant in the future

For a start the menu isn't very long (the wine list - mostly French, and good - is!).However the food choices are all interesting, beautifully prepared and served without undue waiting. It is very nearly 'fine dining' but it certainly happens in a fine room with high ceilings, well spread out tables, linen napkins and quality cutlery and glass. The restaurant overlooks delightful gardens and grounds. Service from reception right through to the dining room is of a very high standard. Several complimentary delicacies accompanied the excellent cafatiere of coffee.The Morning Room is a delightful and peaceful room, The cloakrooms are spotless and well furnished.The whole place exudes a wonderful aura of peace and calm. It is a refuge from the hurly-burly of modern llfe but with modern standards. It is hard to expect more.

We took some American friends here for a lunch. They were so impressed that ever since they keep writing and phoning saying how this to them is an absolute highlight when considering all the venues they visited on their extensive tour around the UK.We guessed they would be impressed as it upholds what many would call old fashioned virtues of a quiet, classy, highly professional restaurant serving excellent food with the aid of truly top quality well trained staff.It should be on everyone's list.

A beautiful country hotel we had dinner here food was excellent staff where very friendly and nothing was too much trouble if you want something different and a bit special from a pub meal I would certainly recommend Horsted Place

We had lovely Birthday Dinner at Horsted Place. The location and the setting are very special and tranquil. Meal and service very good.

A lovely venue for Lunch or dinner and that special occasion, food and service is excellent. Afternoon tea is very good value. If you wish to stay overnight the rooms are tastefully decorated and comfortable.

We only went there for afternoon tea. It is a grand place, with an excellent service in the grand lounge with highly comfortable easy chairs. The view of the lawns is so relaxing and peaceful.

We went for Sunday lunch with friends, the food was very nice and there was a good choice of wines, but something was missing! no one to greet you on arrival, and if this was your first time at Horsted you could have been a bit lost on where to go especially as many of the seating areas in the drawing room had reserved notices on them.However the service was timely and the waitress who served us was efficient and friendly.Well worth a visit but left feeling that the we were not that important to them and with so many choices in the area not sure we would hurry back.

Very seasonal and straight forward menu, everything was delicious and the service was impeccable. Perfect for a civilised dinner, delightful live piano playing in the background set a very nice atmosphere

We went yesterday with friends to celebrate my husbands 65th birthday.The food was absolutely fantastic . The beef was melt in your mouth . Everything was well presented , fresh and very tasty. Coffee and Petit fours were amazing . So reasonably priced for what we were served. Staff all very helpful and we all had a really great time and will definately go back .