Quench in Mid Sussex

Friday lunchtime, we ordered drinks, which arrived quickly, then ordered food. After about 15 minutes the waitress came over and said that they had no chilies for my wife's chili-con-carne, so she ordered fried prawns, sane as me. After another twenty minutes, still no food, so I paid for the drinks and we walked out. How long does it take to fry some prawns? We felt that because we are elderly, they didn't want our custom, not trendy enough.

Can never fault the food. If you want freshly prepared tasty food that surprises you every dish you order then visit the Quench cafe Hove for satisfaction.

A refreshing place to go in a dying town. Really well put together and run. A very popular place to go and different for this town.

Lovely staff, and drinks were served beautifully in lovely glasses. Unfortunately the food was terrible, my salad was so drenched in dressing it was soggy, and many of the promised ingredients missing. The bagel was supposed to be pastrami and it was parma ham: most people wouldn't mind the swap, but some would. We were not warned or asked if it was ok. The chips included horrible black scraps from the bottom of the fryer and were over salted. Overall this isn't cheap food, £15 for burger and chips , but we honestly would have had a better meal in wetherspoons for half the price. Probably a lovely place to go for a drink, but definitely not food.

Amazing burgers and great choice of IPAs. Sports on the TV in one bar, but still felt family friendly. Try the triple cooked chips if you go!

Nice place for an evening drink. Unfortunately, we felt very anxious about the lack of social distancing from some of the customers. We realise how difficult it is to confront drinkers, but we witnessed people wondering around without masks, chatting to people on other tables and hugging each other. We did not see any staff attempting to remind them of the current rules. During a pandemic affecting people's breathing, I also think vaping should not be allowed inside the bar area. It would be interesting to have a response from the management.

We are two couples that had lunch at Quench while spending the day in Port Townsend. The waitstaff was lovely and friendly. We sat on the deck outside. After perusing the menu, we considered leaving. It looked like the usual selection of salads and burgers. But we stuck it out and ordered a pulled pork sandwich, two panzenella salads and the seasonal vegetables. I might also mention that we are people that enjoy preparing and eating good food. We were BLOWN AWAY by the quality. The ‘seasonal vegetables’ was actually a slightly spicy coconut red curry with a fried egg on the top. The salads came with crispy cubes of grilled bread, salmon cooked just right and a pesto dressing. The sandwich was a delicious Cuban with onion rings fried to perfection. What a sleeper hit!! Our only complaint is that the menu does not do justice to what arrives. Quench is hiding their light under a barrel. We will defiantly be back and recommend to friends.

Came for the first time as a group of 3 for breakfast/lunch, decor is nice inside and we were excited about trying somewhere new. First disappointment was receiving two glasses of ‘orange juice’ which were either very watered down juice or a strange tasting orange squash - a bit cheeky for £2.40 each. Ordered one avocado on toast, one sausage baguette and one of the fish & chip butties. The avocado arrived and immediately had a strange look and smell to it; we queried it as the taste was bad too and were told they don’t use fresh avocado as they go off too quickly so they use frozen avo and microwave it to serve. I might expect this from a cheap pub or builders cafe (probably not) but not somewhere that advertises fresh food. This plate did not get touched. Baguette was rock solid on one end (also probably frozen and then defrosted) so inedible but except for this, the rest of the food was decent. Chips were very nice! Waitress was polite enough and apologised for the avocado offering a replacement. Unfortunately, we won’t be back and remain on the hunt for a nice fresh cafe in this area.

Came for brunch with some family. Nice environment, friendly staff. However, they serve frozen avocado that they warm in a microwave and serve it straight out like that. Smelt like old potato. Tasted worse. The waitress said they do that because fresh avocado goes off too quickly. The baguettes were frozen too. One had gone so solid at one end it was inedible. They charge too much to freeze everything. Won't go back.

Only went in for a quick drink before going out for dinner but the atmosphere and music were good and the staff friendly.

Had a great lunch the other day. All looking good, new menu and wine. Still kept the Harvey’s tho that goodness. New seating too! Hopefully this won’t get too many people to go for our sake as we won’t get a table! Haha🤣

Never ever have I been to a bar and treated so badly Firstly ignored by staff as they were chatting, then asked for a medium white wine, and coke, asked what size I said medium, to be told that’s £10!!! I questioned the price to then have a price list put in front of me. I was charged for a sauvignon Blanc Marlborough without being asked what wine I wanted. When I questioned the barman his attitude was I don’t Care and walked away, I asked for the manager and he said I am the manager. This will not be forgotten and will be taken further....

Having moved into the area some eighteen months ago, this place has definitely become my favourite hostelry. Good food, breakfasts are good quality produce and plenty of it, jackets and burgers good also. What draws me to Quench is the great selection of craft beers on keg and in can, constantly changing, never giving you a chance to get bored. What the craft seen is all about. 3 handpumps also cater for real ale lovers with a good selection always available. Spirits generally not run of the mill, more niche market, no Bacardi here!!! Quench does get busy, testament to its success, but generally maintains a good buzzing atmosphere and staff are friendly and efficient and staffing levels are such that you don’t normally wait long. All in all, a nice place to drink or eat, note food only till 3 p.m though.

Tried Quench out for Breakfast and very impressed. Coffee & Green Tea for drinks. Quench Full English Breakfast & Poached Eggs on Muffins. Service was quick and polite. Food was great and plenty enough for anyone's start to the day. Would definitely go here again for breakfast.

This delightful bar/restaurant is a real find in Burgess Hill. A real change from lunching in a ‘chain’ eatery. We regularly have our lunch here on Saturdays. Food is delicious and always freshly cooked to order. Staff for the most part friendly and helpful. If I had one criticism......the menu could do with changing/updating,,,,,,,,to my knowledge it hasn’t changed for quite a while.

Been three times, first time had a full English breakfast, second had a cheese and beans jacket potato and thirsty time had a hunters chicken wrap. Great menu with lots of variety and great prices! Large portions of food and fast and friendly service. Would definitely recommend and would definitely return. Just a great place in town to pop into for breakfast or lunch, very hard to fault!

Good vibes and decor. Staff were all great, particularly Abbie. My wig was SO snatched by the excellent service. I'm skinny now and I will never be unskinny ever again.

Brilliant service from staff, very friendly landlord and as someone with a gluten issue, to say this place accommodates your food allergies with quality alternatives is an understatement..... totally recommend a visit 👍👍

Called in for a drink with three friends on Friday around 6pm. Seemed pleasant enough with good choice of beers but nowhere to sit. Prefer a proper pub atmosphere so won't be returning any time soon.

Went there for a business network meeting. The surroundings are nice but the place is echoey and, when it is busy, it makes it difficult to hear sometimes. The choice of food is ok, they cater well for gluten-free which I need. Would go back there.

This is only the second time we have been here, but another great experiance. This time I had the Christmas sandwich off the festive menu and boy what a great sandwich. It came stuffed with turkey, stuffing, bacon, mayo, cranberry and all held together with a skewered pig in blanket though the sandwich. Great menu, great staff, great food.

Been here a couple of times and have to say that the focus here is the good choice of beers ad wines. Food choices are limited and be careful if you visit in a large group as on occasions things don't turn up as expected, I've had burnt pizza and under-cooked burgers. Staff are friendly and try hard, my suggestion is to only come here in small groups to avoid disappointment.

Great, quirky bar with a stylish restaurant attached. Great food, calm atmosphere and friendly staff. Will definitely be returning for a craft beer and a gin

Been here several times just for coffee although food is served at lunch time only... no food in the evening which is a shame really. The staff are friendly and it’s well appointed inside and comfortable. Worth a visit as there are too few places like this in the area.

Had a great cooked breakfast here today. Good value and ingredients clearly chosen on the basis of quality and not price. Very cheery friendly staff too. The gents loo could do with a bit of a refurb though but I’m sure they’ll get around to that before too long.

No dogs allowed so experience ended before it got going. Silly that places still have this rule. Their loss as we hoped on the train and had a lovely lunch in Brighton.

AVOID AVOID AVOID TERRIBLE PLACE. Use to be nice, has really gone downhill. Staff are dreadful, one in particular. He was very rude and aggressive to myself, my friend and my two daughters who got very nervous. He clearly is not a people person and should not be in such a customer focused role. When the “manager” came out to see us, she was not apologetic but instead told us they had received several complaints about him before but as they were short staffed had no choice but to keep him on. Quench was empty, we were the only ones in there, it was lunchtime!! Use to be packed, severely gone downhill, will be closed down to make way for the new development in no time at all �

Visited lunchtime with some friends. Ordered Halloumi salad and asked to have it without the red onions. Order was taken down and request re. onions noted. Half an hour later when the order arrived it had onions through it. I offered to remove them myself rather than send it back and wait even longer and was brought a plate to assist. The halloumi which was supposed to be served as Halloumi chips - was virtually cold, very over-cooked so the cheese had virtually disappeared and there was just this tasteless very greasy crunchy stuff; unseasoned and just tasting of cold grease. I left that. After several minutes the waiter came over with a jusg of dressing as this had been forgotten. The sour dough that was meant to accompany never did arrive. So I ended up with a plate of green salad and tomato. Very poor.

semplicemente uno Splendido locale .

The chips are amazing! Be aware though that the second time I went back, I found out they don't serve food on Mondays.

Only went in for a drink people tell me that it is great but it isn’t as good as everyone says . Yeah maybe go back but could be a lot better.

Good food for lunch, always busy, friendly atmosphere, and clean! Popular evening venue too. Here's to the next time!!

I have been going to Quench for many years. The beer had always been excellent with a wide range to chose from, staff always helpful. We had lunch in December, and the food was fantastic, one wish they served dinner as I would go more often.

It is a good pub and a good place to eat. I would recommend it to everyone I know one of the best pubs in Burgess Hill

Had a nice pizza and hummus , ok place but not inspiring, would have been nice to have garnish, served quickly so good for a quick lunch.

We went for a cooked breakfast on Saturday morning as didn't want a 'greasy spoon' cafe. All cooked fresh & good service.

Popped in for a few drinks on a Saturday night with friends. Reasonable priced drinks, good atmosphere and friendly staff. Would definitely revisit.

We had a lunch here one Sunday as a break from shopping, and were really impressed. The menu was varied and reasonably priced. The meals were massive, freshly cooked with quality ingredients. The staff were friendly and with the bar area and sport on the TV the whole family were happy! Def be going again and would recommend.

I popped in for a quick lunch after reading all the good reviews.

I was force out becuase I have an registered assistance dog and they said there was a no dogs policy. Apalling behaviour and obviously don't care about the Equality Act.

I've visited Quench numerous times and the food and drinks have always been great. The portions are big and the prices are very reasonable too. It gets busy so go early or reserve!

Simplemente disfrutamos de un desayuno encantador en un entorno muy agradable. Ambiente relajado para la visita más encantador. Nuestro camarero era simplemente precioso. Su sugerencia de la naranja, zanahoria. Combo zumo de limón era perfecto. Sin duda merece la pena una visita. Todas las salchichas y bacon se producen localmente de los carniceros tradicionales al otro lado de la carretera. Son de excelente calidad y muy sabrosa.

Wow, hoy teníamos cena asado increíble, gran carne, muchas verduras frescas, relleno, salsa y budín mmm yorkshire gigante! ! ! ! Increíble, y el chef traer la comida con una gran sonrisa en su cara 😁

First time we had been here and on first impressions the restaurant looked clean, tidy, well decorated. We were asked what we would like to drink while we perused the menu. The menu was extensive and reasonably priced. We had a sandwich and a jacket potato, the sandwich was really fresh, with ample filling and very tasty. The jacket potato came deconstructed so u could put the butter and topping on as you liked. Coffee was good and the staff attentive, we will be returning to try other food options.

Great atmosphere, excellent ale selection some on tap and a massive selection in cans, delicious food, incredible selection of spirits and the decor is great. Will definitely visit again.

Been there a couple of times recently. Vicki is great in the kitchen and the ambiance is great. Really friendly staff and they know how to be friendly but not in your face! Looking forward to the next visit.

First visit. Great town location right on the corner, friendly, attentive staff. Busy but enough peace and privacy to chat without shouting or being overheard. Super little place. We'll be back

Great little bar! Fab drinks and reasonably priced! Easy to get to from the station and parking is good!

My girlfriend and I visited this outstanding establishment this morning for breakfast. Our waiter was very helpful, efficient and polite. Serving us freshly ground superb coffee accompanied by an excellent full English breakfast using quality produce. The ambient atmosphere was pleasant and seating not only comfortable but spacious too.A must to try!!!

A fantastic choice of craft beers served by enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff. Not cheap but the old addage 'you get what you pay for' is appropriate.

We visited Quench for a few drinks whilst The Six Nations was on. The bar area was packed but still had plenty of room for everyone. The atmosphere was great and not at all rowdy. Half way through the staff bought out bar snacks for the tables. It felt really comfortable and relaxed. I have always been a bit dubious of pubs showing sporting events, there was certainly no need at Quench.

A pleasant and friendly atmosphere, very relaxed and surprisingly spacious. Although we just had tea/coffee there was a good range of appropriate cakes/snacks on offer.

Relaxed atmosphere, good wines by the glass, Cava rather than Prosecco, which i prefer. A great New Year's Eve venue and always a welcome all year. A favourite drinking haunt of ours

Came in with some friends, bar looks nice and good selection of drinks at an ok price for the south. Got our order wrong ordered a bottle and got a different drink from the taps- was still made to pay for it! Bit ridiculous really! We ended up giving it to some random people as we did not like/ want it.

Friendly, modern, great coffee and snacks with a good location,A choice of beers and great real ales. A nice lunchtime spot to relax after shopping

Probably the best place to meet up with friends and go for a drink in Burgess Hill. Has a good vibe and shows relevant sporting fixtures. Good mix of ages and men and woman. Food is good but only available during the day. In the evening you will need to go elsewhere to eat.

This is a town bar with a clean feel modern feel. Beer and buzzy atmosphere with a nod towards sport...This would make an excellent man-creche on a weekend shopping trip!

Nice bar which has the main eating area on one side and the bar the other-side.Happy to report that they serve Real Ale, some Benelux beers and some reasonable wine.Very popular bar with Burgess Hill's version of the Brighton Hipster set

Great beer, nice food. Very clean. A little expensive but you get what you pay for. Good choice of craft beer and spirits

Bar is lovely, I'm a fan, but was left a little disappointed today. We went in at lunch, 9 of us and ordered food. Staff serving were pleasant, but food took too long. I get that this is because there is one chef, but it meant too long a wait for everyone to receive. One of the orders had raw potato in the chips. Waiter acknowledged, bit no comeback/apology from chef. One of the burgers had significant gristle. We felt quench couldn't cater for a semi-big group. Upon mentioning our concerns to the waiter, chef came out, but to watch the football. We liked quench overall, but just felt disheartened by the experience. Shame

There have been many occasions that I have visited Quench, for my own birthday, friends birthdays, just a quick pop in drink, coffee or lunch. Every time the service is excellent, the food is varied, tasty & always big portions. The welcome is always warm & friendly & very accommodating. I highly recommend a visit.

Popped into Quench to see if they could do an iced coffee for me as my staff who work near by. Created by a smiley waitress and order placed. Just a few minutes my iced coffees were made by the Manager. I noticed people eating in there and it looked rather good. A Good place for meeting friends. Chilled out place and staff friendly. Seems they have a well stocked bar too with all sorts drinks available.

A good venue for daytime coffee and evening drinks. Age range on clientele 30+ and not the place for teenagers or early 20's. Nice to find a bar catering for an older age range.

Been here a few times to work with a colleague and love this place. I need a few adaptations to meals to suit dietary requirements and nothing is any trouble here. Wonderful burgers, amazing bacon and fab sweet potatoe chips too. Great little place for lunch. Not been in the evening but delighted to see such a good range of gin behind the bar. Friendly and helpful staff.

I've now visited Quench on four occasions. Each time the service has been very poor - on three occasions, items were forgotten that had been ordered. On the most recent visit it took 15 minutes after arriving for someone to ask if we 'needed help'. Our drinks were then forgotten and we had to ask for them. There appears to be a complete lack of customer service with no apologies for any errors made. The chips we ordered were uncooked and had soaked up the foul tasting oil they'd been cooked in. Although we received a refund for the chips, overall the bad experiences mean we won't be coming back.

I had breakfast here today and it was one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. I had an avacado smash and buttermilk pancakes and it was absolutely delicious. The coffee is also gorgeous. We were served by two very friendly young men who were very helpful and more than willing to adapt our picky orders. I have signed up to a quench affinity card which also meant I saved 10% on the food and coffee!My boyfriend also loves Quench for its wide selection of ale and I love it for its range of high quality spirits (like pink pigeon rum! )

Popped into burgess hill to meet someone. I arrived an hour early so was looking for somewhere to pass the time. The nice thing about quench is not just the range of drinks, but the sense of space inside. For a cafe on a busy junction it is perfectly pleasant to sit in and watch the world go by.

Outstanding food!!! The drinks range is fantastic - particularly the extensive gin range! A great atmosphere! The place to be!

I like to give a place a chance. And a second one. Maybe a third. But on four separate visits over a year the beer has been awful. Dirty lines or not kept well but the beer on tap was tasting very strange so if you really like your beer avoid. The wine looked fine.

Best kept beer in burgess hill, food is excellent and the clientele is non chav. Ok the owner is a yiddo but I won't take that away from his boozer. Top banana.

Quench is mostly known for being a quality bar. You'll get the best pint of Guinness in town here by the way. But it's food is really under rated. It's your regular favourites that are done using locally sourced produce, with a twist. The burgers are the headliners and the choice is vast. Delicious. All served with hand cut chips. A refreshing change from French fries out of a bag from the freezer. The all-day breakfast is the best around by far. Those butchers sausages are gorgeous. So. Get yourself a lovely pint and savour the flavour of whatever food you choose. All in a bar with chic and stylish decor. You will not be disappointed.

Very comfortable to sit inside or out and watch the world go by. I have been in a couple of times with a friend

I visited in February 2016 on my own as was in Burgess Hill on business. Service was friendly and food was excellent. Good range of Craft beers.

Loved this bar. Met up with friends for a sneaky afternoon glass of wine.Lovely atmosphere and drinks were quite reasonable. Will go back

Went here for lunch today with a friend. I found the staff to be very friendly, the decor lovely and the food great. I ordered a mushroom omelette which was beautifully cooked! We felt terrible that due to lack of change we couldn't leave a decent tip but as we will be back, we will remedy that next time. If you're in Burgess Hill and hungry, I would whole heartedly recommend this place.

This place is great for a quick coffee or a relaxing lunch or an evening out. Lovely ciabattas, lattes and cappuccinos.

yummy pizza , great service, nice place , friendly staff....and not very expensive!!! Thanks for booking our large group in 30 minutes notice ...

Excellent food, an owner that really cares and has a passion for service and cuisine. Super atmosphere too, highly recommended.

Brilliant food, reasonable priced and great friendly service. In particular the breakfast menu which is scrummy, small selection of cakes for elevenses are lovely too. When it gets to evening the drinks are great too

Lovely waitress, hot, steamy cappuccino and a free piece of cake! Yummy! Nice atmosphere for a morning coffee.

Have eaten here twice recently and really impressed. A fabulous 'gourmet burger' style lunch and for a delicious breakfast. Service is 'ok' but the food is very tasty. Nice surroundings and nice to watch the bustle of the world go by for a little! Great coffee too! Would recommend as a bit of a hidden gem - we thought it was only a wine bar!

We were pleased that this place had a few tables available on a Friday evening. Staff were friendly and welcoming.The food took a while to come up but was well worth the wait. We thoroughly enjoyed ours including a veggie burger, chips and garlic bread.Overall a good choice in this very pleasant town.

Great coffee, great selection of beers and always a welcoming smile from the staff!Food is always excellent and freshly prepared. The fry-ups are highly recommended :-)

We ordered the highly recommended Seaford Board. It exceeded our expectations. Beautifully cooked and more than enough for two girls to share at lunchtime! Went very well with glass of sauvignon blanc...

Popped into Quench Bar and Kitchen today to watch the football and grab a Burger. As always the Burgers were amazing, I had veggie Burger with jalapeños and Goats cheese, not the first time I've had this definitely my favourite. Food came quickly and was beautifully presented. If you haven't tried the Burger's here you really must give them a try.

We came to quench recently for a family lunch. The menu was extensive and impressive and the food was delicious! The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. The decor is very tasteful and it had a pleasant ambience. There is a fantastic range of drinks available and the staff really know their stuff! I went with my children aged 4 and 7 and they were made to feel very welcome, and there was a good selection of menu options for them. I'd highly recommend Quench for a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon out with the family!

Went for a family lunch and expected high quality food but no, instead the omelet was just liquid. The pepperoni pizza which I order was the worse pizza I've ate in my life, the waiting time was also appalling. Overall an awful family lunch would not recommend!

We had not being in for over a month but the new menu is very good, had an excellent bacon and brie ciabatta. Service was good relative to how busy it was.Drinks menu looked impressive, definitely worth a visit for lunch but the atmosphere changes to more drinks oriented later in the evening.

Quench Bar and Kitchen is a comfortable and friendly venue for that early morning coffee, midday lunch with a nice glass of wine or beer, or 'go to' destination for a great evening out with friends. Recently decorated with comfortable furnishings, my wife and I love nothing better than stopping off on our way home for a refreshing beverage and occasional snack. The menu is varied and tasty yet unpretentious. The hand/made burgers a speciality. There is always a friendly welcome from the competent staff. Coffees are well made. Free Wifi that actually works! Certainly worth a visit.

Well I just experienced a very enjoyable lunch with my husband at Quench in Burgess Hill. The menu had lots of lovely home made goodies to choose from including lots of choices for burgers. The bonus of eating there today is that you currently receive a handful of free chips when you eat on a Thursday lunchtime. I opted for the cheese and tomato Panini and my husband enjoyed a fish sandwich. The food was delicious and we remarked how lovely the chunky chips were.The service was with a smile and the atmosphere was lovely. We would definitely recommend Quench to all our friends.

Me and my other half went to quench for lunch last week.We sat down and looked through the menu which is nice and simple. I ordered the burger( bacon and cheese) locally produced from the butchers down the road. Didn't have to wait long for our food to come(it was fairly quiet at the time). The burger was cooked perfectly if you ask me. Once finished we asked for the bill it was a little more expensive than most other places...but well worth the extra for the quality of food you receive.

Popped in for a lunchtime meal and found the atmosphere quite relaxing. The food did take rather a long time to arrive but was assured the meal was freshly prepared and that was the reason.Food and drink quality was very good but a little on the pricey side. Service was very pleasant and attentive.

Pop in here for lunch and a beer most days. Always friendly and food very nice. Also like the new decor. The only place in burgess hill where idiots seem not to drink this is the only pub in the town that is worth going to in my opinion

good atmosphere with some good live music to welcome in the new year. good choice of drinks. my only complaint was that the music stopped at midnight and did not carry on for a while into the NY, so it ended abruptly.

Recently went with friends for the evening! This place is very relaxing with a great atmosphere and had a great evening.Can be very busy on weekends. Nice to see a local business doing well.

I have been here for lunch several times and actually prefer it in the day than as a bar in the evening. The food is great and really good value and you get service with a smile :)

We have eaten breakfast here twice, on both occasions impressed with relaxed surroundings but prompt, efficient and friendly service,Food clearly freshly cooked and felt we could stay as long as we wanted whilst sat in comfort, definitely worth the short walk up the high street for somewhere so nice and out of the queues and chaos in town!We had our 2nd breakfast just before midday so ordered the hand cut chips as well - market research you understand and can confirm as per other reviews they r super good!!! Would certainly return for lunch or dinner - all reasonably priced!!

I had my first lunch at quench and it was delicious. I had a wonderful chicken burger with homemade chips, which were probably the best chips I have ever eaten. I would definitely eat here again and recommend it. It was reasonably priced and perfectly cooked.

WE went here on a Saturday morning when visiting Burgess Hill, It's a nice relaxing place, can only comment on coffee and pastries which were all delivered promptly and tasted great. Would return.