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Nº 130 in 477 in Wealden

Nº 30 of 128 British in Wealden

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We were Looking for a fabulous pub lunch....the majority of venues being shut on Mondays...so we found The Blacksmiths Inn, Battle. Never been before. The reviews are great. The menu is fabulous, very different to the normal fayre. They do small plates, which we ordered and loved, baked camembert was gorgeously melted to perfection. Sussex Smokey with Haddock was creamy and delicious. Garlic mushrooms and smoked meat platter was also divine ....all presented beautifully with bread and relishes. Its a beautiful pub, with little outside area's, and a huge inside area with comfortable seating and tables. We loved the food it was perfect. We're going again for Sunday lunch, can't wait! Fantastic staff...😉Georgia is lovely and knows her food 😍Its going to be high on our 'go to' list as regulars. What a find!

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Flygirl1718 . 2024-07-29

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13 of us booked in for a 90th birthday. I want to give a huge thank you to you and your staff for our meal, every one enjoyed their food. The staff were very helpful and excellent at their job, as they have been on every occasion we’ve had a meal with you. There was no rush to get us served and out, it was very relaxed. Many thanks.

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Bridget K . 2024-07-23

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We visited the pub for our wedding anniversary & the food was fantastic. We had Fishcakes, fish pie from the specials & 2 kids cheeseburger & sausage + chips. Empty plates all round. Service was great too. Highly recommended

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Chloe . 2024-07-12

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Went for lunch and had the most delicious plate of food I've eaten this year .Roast duck and veg All beautifully cooked and presented. Delicious!!! Such a great pub. Highly recommended.

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Janet H . 2024-07-10

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We had great meal. Great menu choices and everything was cooked to perfection. Very pleasant surroundings and the service was excellent. Prices were very reasonable too and good portion sizes. We will definitely be going again

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Neil B . 2024-04-30

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First visit to this very welcoming pub . We booked lunch for 10 friends. Friendly and competent staff, who looked after us very well. Good well presented food, and we will certainly return.

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HowardHemmings . 2024-04-17

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Our 3rd visit in 2 months - for lunch (delicious), coffee + cake (yum), Sunday lunch (oh my!). This is definitely NOT a traditional gastro pub, the food is all home made by someone who knows how to cook good food! Prices are fair - you get what you pay for, after all. The obvious popularity of this eaterie is testament to the consistent excellent quality of the food served along with the very warm welcome. Booking for the weekend is essential!

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Sue T . 2024-03-05

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We had a meal with some friends on Saturday night and it was lovely. The food and wine were excellent, really good choice on the menu and a great selection of specials. The staff were great and really good atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

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dm66284 . 2024-01-29

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We went for my Mums Birthday which We had a great time the Service was fantastic and all the staff where very friendly. The food was fantastic i had the Steak which was cooked perfectly. The wine selection is also very good. If anything it just needed a couple more options in the Sparkling departnmant.. highly recommend a visit to the Blacksmiths A*

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Ben H . 2024-01-01

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Book this for our Christmas family meal. There were 26 of us. The food was delicious, perfectly cooked, piping hot, and very generous portions all came out together, staff we're friendly and accommodating and professional first time I have eaten here we will definitely be back thank you very much for a lovely afternoon

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victoriapT9778VI . 2023-12-27

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Gastro pub it is not. Interior decor is quite wacky and looks like its been assembled from pieces of old scrap wooden pallets with bits of old garage and house doors. Very strange for a country pub. Our corner of the main bar was cold. The menu isn't extensive and all the food we ordered tasted pretty average with too much salt in my suet steak and kidney pudding making me extremely thirsty. The chips served with fish are just frozen chunky oven chips, not gastro pub triple cooked as in other similar establishments. Main courses averaged £15 - £18 which for the quality of food was expensive. Parking is limited in the small pub car park, some side street parking.

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NorthHertsBoy . 2023-11-24

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Absolutely gorgeous roast beef sandwich with trimmings. Freshly made. Value for money, lovely staff and setting. Will definitely recommend

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322rosemaryf . 2023-11-22

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We have visited here before, just stopping for a coffee previously. This time we booked a table for the Sunday lunch and what a lovely experience it was. The staff were friendly and helpful, from the moment we walked in, and made the overall experience so much more pleasing. Then came the food.... All I can say it you won't be disappointed! Both the starter and main were fresh, hot and full of flavour. Unfortunately we were unable to experience the pudding menu as we were full from the previous. I would highly recommend this place, even just dropping in for a drink, in passing.

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Russ_Pitman . 2023-08-06

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Cannot believe I have lived nearby for 5 years and had never visited untill near Christmas last year….but since then we keep coming back 🤗 The place is cosy and clean. The staff are so friend and attentive. The menu has a a good range and the food is delicious! Good quality pub food! Well done team!

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kimdM3964EK . 2023-07-22

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Wonderful food, I had the chicken and ham pie with seasonal vegetables, my wife had fish & chips. Beautiful shortcrust pastry and vegetables just perfect, not too hard or too soft, full of flavour. Love the rustic chic vibe of the place. Would recommend to anyone. Possibly, slightly on the pricey side if you were going for main dishes and drinks, but worth it in my opinion.

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steve w . 2023-06-29

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The pub has lovely decor The staff are friendly and the food is very good 👍 we all had a Sunday roast The food was lovely and hot and really tasty. We will be back for sure !

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H8200TClindaw . 2023-05-14

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The sun was shining, spring was in the air, and all I wanted was a cold beer, the company of my family, and... a ploughman's! A quick Google lead us to the White Hart just up the road in Catsfield... ordered a beer, waited for wife n kids, asked for a menu... and a great fat no! Turns out their website is 8 months out of date. So there I was, no phone signal, no internet, a substandard beer...and no ploughman's!! Thankfully the wife had a bar of signal and quickly called pubs in the area before I got disappointingly hangry! This bought us just round the corner to The Blacksmiths Inn, Ninfield, who greeted us with a very accommodating attitude... "yes, we can make one for you" was their reply. When we got there, we couldn't see it on the menu, yet they went above and beyond to throw something together, and what they provided certainly didn't disappoint. I was happy, the wife was happy & my belly was happy!... Blacksmiths Inn, Ninfield. Nice atmosphere, friendly and welcoming staff, great food, eager to please, and now Widget's Seal of Approval

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Stephen D . 2023-04-04

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We held a family get together for my partners 60th, 26 of us in total. The food was amazing and the staff could not have been more accommodating. A really enjoyable evening and I would highly recommend

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1963todd . 2023-03-21

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We struggled to find an excuse for the high pricing on the menu. £15 for a burger and chips; fish and chips £15; sausage and mash £15; scampi and chips £15, liver and bacon £16. If the food was something to write home about rather than very average we might have understood. ‘Gastro Pub’ indeed. There are a number of pub-restaurants in the area who provide better food at better prices. Avoid unless your names are Tarquinius and Fenella.

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Inspire12225752656 . 2023-02-04

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Great place, very welcoming and friendly team. Instantly felt at home. Loved the decor and ambience of this place. Service was outstanding. Food was delicious and great value. We found this place by accident on a Friday night and loved it so much we booked for Sunday lunch and if were staying longer in the area would go back again.

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24HelenL . 2023-01-18

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Excellent food, friendly staff and very accommodating. A very homely atmosphere. Well worth a visit and reasonably priced giving value for money

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Weekendbreaker6483 . 2022-12-15

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Beautiful pub inside and out! We had a roast dinner and I must say it was the best roast I’ve had in a long time. Great atmosphere and the staff were happy and helpful. I will definitely back at this wonderful pub good on you 👏👏❤️

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Wendy T . 2022-12-11

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This is our second visit to this pub and both. Occasion the food has been out of this world. Today, I had the pie of the day which was chicken & ham. The shortcrust pasty melted in the mouth, the chicken and ham was good...

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steve w . 2022-10-15

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We ate here Tuesday 27thSept on our way to the theatre in Hastings and it was perfect - the food was great quality, tasty and delicious. Would recommend the Cajun chicken bites especially. The service was friendly, helpful and efficient. Now we keep on trying...

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juliemanktelow . 2022-10-02

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Lunched here with friends who live nearby and are regular patrons. Not disappointed - big menu, good food and service and good atmosphere. Lucky them having such a great place within a few yards of their house!

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Jocura . 2022-07-23

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The Blacksmiths Inn will be my "go-to" destination for dinner when in the area. A really warm welcome combined with attentive service throughout. Food superbly cooked (main and dessert) and the whole ambience felt just right. A degree of style in all respects that one...

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CAAbcfc . 2022-05-23

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I booked a table for 10 people, we was very welcomed by lovely staff on a Friday night. Service was friendly and attentive. Cocktails were superb! We ordered a mixture of meals including steak pie and mash, fish and chips and a veggie thai curry,...

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holliek775 . 2022-05-07

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Fabulous evening celebrating mine and Kirsty’s birthday. The food was exceptional and served by really friendly girls, would highly recommend if you are in the area.

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angelafarrance . 2022-04-21

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The staff were attentive and were lovely with our children. The food on both nights we’d visited was lovely. The chef has very high standards and takes pride in his dishes. Tapas was a roaring success with all of us and steak night was outstanding....

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CJSMGV . 2022-02-10

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Charming family-run gastro pub. Delicious game and fish specialties on offer. Great coffee. Prompt friendly service and very well priced.

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Sarah T . 2021-12-18

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Was taken to The Blacksmiths Arms for lunch and what a lovely find. The food was incredibly tasty, very reasonably priced and the service was fabulous. I’m not local but have family living in the area so I’m very much looking forward to visiting again....

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Bigoldbird . 2021-11-13

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I was put onto this pub by a colleague who lives in the village. Thursday evening is Tapas night. £14 for a choice of 4 Tapas, bread and olives and a glass of wine! All the food looks good, but I just keep going for...

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luloeastbourne . 2021-11-06

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We walked in without a booking on a wet Sunday lunchtime, but got a table, and excellent Sunday roasts, including the mixed, which allows you to choose 3 different types of meat to go with your veg. Apparently these were delicious; I had the wild...

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936happy . 2021-09-20

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Thank you for accommodating our family of 11. Children menu and main menu fantastic. Excellent service and food.

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sallycQ1850VW . 2021-08-22

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Six of us had a lovely evening at the Blacksmith inn on Saturday evening. The food was hot and excellent, the service was great and the staff very friendly. Prices are about average and they serve real ale, always a bonus for my husband. We...

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sussexholidayholic . 2021-08-21

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We had a late Sunday lunch; booked in at 4.30pm, which firstly is a bonus as not many eateries are open on a Sunday at that time. The reason why we had a late lunch is because we were visiting the Hooe Open Gardens, which...

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Jeannette A . 2021-07-11

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We usually really like it here, but last night - not so much . We were early and the place was quiet. We were rushed striaght to the table and to make a decision on drinks, but the drinks took along time to come. The...

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joanne263 . 2021-05-29

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New main menu as well as our popular Thursday night Tapas menu and NEW Saturday ITALIAN NIGHTS menu🍷

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J1842FTgeorgias . 2021-04-08

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Really good Sunday roast with a choice of meats - personal favourite is the Pork Belly, one of the best I've had in 40 years.We used to get more cheesey leeks, but they seem to me more of an accompaniment now rather than a veg. but for £10.00 still good value.

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gruss86 . 2020-11-22

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Eaten here few times over last year or so as live locally and always high standard of food. Nice feel to the pub, fairly classic with some nice touches. Menu great. My go to place for when I have friends or family visiting.

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philoslothical31 . 2020-10-19

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We eat here quite often,as it is our local! The food has always been really good and the portions are always more than ample. Favourites are the pies, locally sourced, as are most of the items on the menu. Staff are really cheerful and helpful. Good parking if needed.

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Higgy52 . 2020-10-19

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Fantastic Called in for a snack while pasting. Excellent scotch egg and my wife had the superb mackerel pâté. Just perfect.

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Departure36168332356 . 2020-10-15

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We visited The Blacksmiths today to celebrate my grandparents’ 60th wedding anniversary and this was only the second time they’d been out to eat since the start of lockdown. The food was great and served quickly. I felt completely at ease whilst dining and so did my grandparents, the staff were really patient with us and happy to help (I didn’t catch the name of the waitress but she was really great!) ☺️ I will absolutely be going back and I know my grandparents will too. Thanks for a lovely meal!

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Latiekowe . 2020-09-17

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We have not been to a pub since lock down , but on our way home yesterday from a day out we decided to stop, as we hadn't been here before. We only ordered a pint of lager and a glass of wine. I had to send my wine glass back 3 times because it was so dirty. On the 3rd time my partner reinspected and said look can you wash it up please it's still dirty. With Covid I seriously think all establishments should have attention to the most important details as Hygiene. It's hard for businesses to keep trade going with current situation in the world but surely a clean glass is the minimum I should expect.

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SUPERTRAMP70 . 2020-09-06

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They’ve done it again *****Took my mum for lunch, we were not disappointed!Loved the starters; mackerel patè and baked Camembert were both divine and banoffee pie was the best ever mums fish and chips was spot on too! Service was brilliant also by the lovely Emily and chef John.Only place I know that do toffee vodka shots too!Cannot fault this pub!

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FelicityV99 . 2020-07-16

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I went with three friends, two of us had the skate wings which were undercooked,(they would have been much nicer if fried with a crispy skin),and the broccoli was hard. The skate was white mush! However the other meals my friends ordered were enjoyed. We did have to wait 40 minutes for our food, they must have been short-staffed in the kitchen as there weren't many people eating. I'm giving 3 stars as my two other friends liked their meals.

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994ruth . 2020-03-07

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Really nice pub/restaurant with car park. Wouldn't normally order a roast as most places are disappointing and I can cook better at home. But took a chance as it was Sunday after all and I was pleasantly surprised. I had crispy pork belly and the crackling was perfect. Nice roast potatoes and fresh veg. Husband and kids had the burger and said it was fantastic. Nothing was to much trouble, great service by Amber. We all really enjoyed our meals and would definitely recommend and return again.

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mrsmcdonald9 . 2020-02-23

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Great girls and the best chef! Beautiful food and selection of gins on offer! Much better than Before! Would love to see a variety of cocktails on offer not just gin... but A* service we had a lovely time x

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950felicityv . 2020-02-14

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This self-proclaimed 'gastro pub' is easy to find as it sits on the corner as you drive into Ninfield (which is not exactly a 20 million person metropolis...). The pub is reasonably cosy and makes an effort to draw in the crowds with special food evenings - 'Spice Night', 'Tapas Night' with the inevtiable English Roast Lunches of a Sunday and Wednesday if I'm not mistaken.I can't give you an opinion (yet) about the latter, as it was my first visit to the Blacksmith's Inn and it was a Tuesday to celebrate a family birthday, and so 'Spice Night' it was.The menu is understandably limited - maybe 6 or so main dishes - but there was something for everyone (including Vegans), so expectations were up.The food was (surprisingly) well prepared and well presented. The Seafood Red Thai Curry was delicious with just the right amount of heat.So, it's a 7 out of ten for food, and a rather more modest 4/10 for ambiance and decor.

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Neale F . 2020-02-12

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Love it here, great friendly service with fantastic food. Tapas night is amazing, could happily go every Thursday. Best mackerel pate ever!Spice night is good too and they do a great roast. Definitely try the bread and butter pudding.Have recommended to many friends and none have been disappointed.

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TinaT994 . 2020-01-25

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Excellent service and very good quality food. We will be back. Much better than going to a chain, visit this pub!

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SmudgerSussex . 2020-01-24

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First ones to dine on spice night, wife had the pie and mash, and I had the Thai green curry. Very nicely cooked and presented, and my curry and rice, poppadom, nana bread, bottle of beer for 10 pounds. We have been before, and the chef is very talented.

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michael w . 2020-01-16

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This pub is within walking distance of home so absolute sense to take advantage of the New Year's Eve special 5 course meal to celebrate the arrival of 2020. There were not huge numbers of people in the dining room, but others were in the less formal areas of the pub and entertainment also laid on. We had considered that a plus as having dined here last New Year's Eve the atmosphere had gone flat with no music and no real sense of occasion. We had left last year around 11.00 pm decamping to a friend's house to see the New Year in. I'm afraid to say that it was much the same this year with the music very loud (for one musician) and the choice of music for a festive family occasion being a bit odd. We left by 11.20 and saw midnight in at home by ourselves. That said, the meal was fabulous, we could find no fault at all (except maybe we had too much of it!!!) Butternut squash soup to start, following by Scallops for him and Game Terrine for me, then following a tastebud wakeup with a delicious sorbet, Pork Belly for him and Mushroom Wellington for me, both mains accompanied with gorgeous veg and jus. Dessert - well - we both chose Baileys cheesecake and this was layered with an Espresso jelly (to die for). And if this wasn't enough, coffee and petit fours followed. The whole meal was scrumptious, cooked to perfection and service was fantastic with the servers taking care to allow extra time between courses if needed, and checking periodically to make sure all was well.

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Nicky P . 2020-01-02

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Last time we came here we did not eat but all the draught beers had run out and they only sold bottled beers. Unpleasant cheap and bad tasting smoked salmon. Horrible so called wild mushrooms on a thick slab of bread served in a large vegetable bowl. Weird and not nice. Clear from lunchtime trade that people have sussed out this unwelcoming pub. Cold day no heating. How they have managed to garner any good reviews must be to do with different chefs and heat levels? For our experience the turkey with all the trimmings was full of foul tasting and gristly thick cut dark meat and white turkey, reheated veg and reheated old roast potatoes from the day before. A horrible tasting stuffing and nothing cooked properly. It really tasted bad and was presented higgeldy piggeldy. Yuk! (Really!) . Pudding nice. £19 for two courses.

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bellaItaliaUk . 2019-12-10

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We called in to grab an unplanned supper and were pleased with the food on offer. Portion sizes were just right. There was a good selection of wine, but we could have had a better selection of beers.

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Companion771059 . 2019-12-08

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Enjoyed a superb roast on Sunday evening, my wife had pork belly both meals were well cooked with lots of veg and extra gravy.The homemade banoffee pie was delicious and the waitress's were attentive, polite and very helpful.First class, the village is lucky to have a first rate pub and chef.

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Jeffrey L . 2019-10-29

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Our first time eating at the Blacksmith Inn, Ninfield since the new owner has taken over and carried out a complete refurbishment.

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Wander802897 . 2019-10-11

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Don't want you to make this too popular as wont get in next time. Server did a good job. Nothing too much trouble. Friends met up. Everyone said the same. We will bring visitors here again.

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rojochalk . 2019-09-22

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We had never eaten here before but after finding that a few places stopped serving roasts after lunchtime on a Sunday or were closed we came upon The Blacksmiths Inn. All of the roasts were available and we both asked if the beef was on the rarer side and it was so we decided on that. We both really enjoyed our meals and the meat was perfectly cooked and the gravy was delicious! The staff are friendly, plates are hot and the food was very tasty. £12 for roast beef. We would definitely return......Thank you......

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Tina C . 2019-09-18

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Have visited The Blacksmith twice. The food is excellent and well served but there is little atmosphere. I have only visited at lunchtimes so have no real knowledge of the evening menu and whether there is more warmth later in the day.

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DaisyBexhillonSea . 2019-08-07

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Nice decor, pleasant staff, good burgers. We were the only customers which was surprising but perhaps due to the fact we visited on a Friday lunchtime. Will return, possibly for tapas on a Thursday evening.

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Nellynoodles1 . 2019-08-06

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Lovely Sunday roast belly pork tasty and hot. Delicious accompanying roast potatoes and vegetarian. Reasonable prices and dad was able to have a smaller portion which suited his appetite. Great food great staff in pleasant surroundings

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Jo L . 2019-07-28

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We have been here a few times now and it is always good. The place is friendly, clean and welcoming and the food is scrumptious. Can't fault it really.

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playtrumpet . 2019-06-22

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Very disappointing meal cups were dirty, lipstick and tea marks all over, the saucer wasn't much better, just minus the lipstick, a large crack running from top to the bottom of the glass and was served raw chicken so I won't be going back.

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Caroline M . 2019-06-19

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Had a lovely roast here many a time, lots of meat and vegetarian options. Beautiful roast potatoes and veg not over cooked. Nice puddings, good portions. Lovely service too.

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Taniabellamia . 2019-05-28

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Few of us went on tapas night. So glad we did. What a bargain! 4 dishes, bread, olives, glass of wine £10. The dishes themselves were interesting and flavorful. Portion size needs a review imo as 3 tiger prawns in garlic butter isn't really enough to constitute a dish. They were tasty, but I expected around 6. Pork belly was lovely, as was the seafood bowl.

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MrsBsTravels . 2019-04-19

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Fantastic Rare roast beef, with a fantastic range of vegetables. Friendly service a great experience.

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Gary V . 2019-04-14

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This pub serves really great food ! Tapas night on a Thursday just gets better & better & @ £10 with a glass of wine is superb value , though gets busy & best to book ! You can choose 5 of a large selection of tasty tapas dishes & have a glass of wine, all for £10. Warm & welcoming atmosphere ❤️& worth a visit .

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20saraa . 2019-04-11

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Booked a table for a Thursday evening for two.

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sebbs . 2019-03-30

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Visited with my family one Sunday lunchtime. Several of us chose the Sunday roast which was huge with loads of meat, crispy roast potatoes, home-made yorkshires and 5 different vegetables. It was spot-on. My parents had the pork belly which they said was delicious. The burgers were reported to be amazing too. Staff incredibly friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend this place.

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RDLMN . 2019-03-24

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Fantastic lunch with the family at reasonably prices. The steak pie was excellent. Our third visit to Blacksmith Inn. Service was very friendly and efficient. The place was clean and has good car parking facilities.

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NavalArchitect . 2019-03-16

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Have had a great lunch this afternoon with Friends had a fantastic meal I had belly pork for starters scampi and chips for main and Apple crumble and custard my friends the same starts fish Anne then biscuits and cheese the the atmosphere and the service was spot on i don't think they been here for long but get it just right give it a go don't think you will be disappointed

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Cherry P . 2019-03-13

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Met my friends here today as easy place for us to meet - wasn’t sure what to expect as been hit and miss over the last year but we were actually very impressed - the decor has improved and is much more welcoming than previous visits - was nice and busy which was a good sign and were served by a really lovely waitress called Caitlyn who could not have been more accommodating or helpful.

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scotchegg11 . 2019-03-10

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This was my first visit to eat at blacksmiths inn and had a gorgeous steak dinner , Lovely food in a lovely setting ! Friendly staff very welcoming ! Most impressed , Highly recommended !

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Lee M . 2019-02-27

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We were on our way home after a long drive and needed some dinner. Stopped at the Blacksmiths. Greeted by very friendly staff. A well balanced menu with very reasonable prices. Food was hot, well presented and very tasty. Will definitely eat here again.

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. 2019-02-10

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Haven't been to this pub for years but was impressed by the clean decor. Although my Sister and I had a beverage, I will return to try out their food. Georgia, who was serving behind the bar, was very courteous and delivered a very good service. I noticed they serve a tapas menu on Thursdays and am sure a return visit will be made very soon.

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. 2019-01-09

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Visited Sunday for lunch, had pork belly with amazing crackling and plenty of it. Good service from the girls couldn't fault it.

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. 2019-01-07

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We spent New Year’s Eve this year at the blacksmiths with our friends and family the food

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. 2019-01-05

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We booked our daughter’s 18th birthday meal here for 23 family members and friends with an age range from 9years up to 75.

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N1CTJ . 2019-01-01

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I had a great night celebrating new year at the Blacksmith’s! Food was excellent at a reasonable price, we especially loved the lemon tart with raspberry, which was delicious. Service was really friendly and the decor is lovely. Can’t wait to go back!

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Katy C . 2019-01-01

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As local people, my partner and I decided to try out the Blacksmiths menu for new yes eve.... The food was of a poor standard, Steaks tasteless, potatoes hard and bland, lack of vegetables (others had green veg on their plates aswell as 2 others, my plate did not), profiteroles were hard, one plate had 2 on and the other had 3, you would have thought the kitchen would notice these things.

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Jtreid46 . 2018-12-31

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Having used the pub as a local for over a decade and one of its greatest supporters through the bad times it was time to try the "gastropub" standard cuisine and spend the evening with friends. Well I'm just glad the company was better than the meal. First and last time eating here I'm afraid.

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909warwickp . 2018-12-31

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Fantastic food & friendly efficient service, with a warm, sparkly xmas atmosphere! Thank you Jonathan 🍽!!! 🤗

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Sara A . 2018-12-21

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we went to Catsfield Christmas tree farm to get t our trees ,and had , booked for 2pm at Blacksmiths for lunch . We arrived a good half hour early slightly muddy with three excitable children. No problem at all , took us straight through to our table , staff were courteous very good with the kids. Drink orders taken and food ordered , even though we had to reign the kids in to concentrate.The food was lovely my suet pudding was scrumptious , the veg cooked to perfection, children food went down a treat . So glad we chose to go there on tree day . Will definitely go again

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speedyvi . 2018-12-16

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Went to the Blacksmiths for a change from my usual go to restaurants and I wish I’d had visited sooner! The decor is stunning, lovely staff and wonderful food! Having my friends meal made gluten free was no problem and we were very impressed with the huge selection of gin! We can not wait to go back! Thanks for a wonderful evening

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Skye1307 . 2018-12-10

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Today was our 4th or 5th visit and we have never been disappointed. The well priced menu is varied and full of homemade favourites. The pie is to die for and they do a great roast. Family friendly service. Recommend everyone to try this place!

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Cassie C . 2018-12-09

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Having lived in the village for over 17 years there have been many changes to out lovely village pub - it’s now called a gastro pub!!! Well - our meal tonight was far from gastro - I’ve had better food at home !! On a Saturday night two weeks before Christmas the only people in there where locals so take them out and there would have been nobody in there but they say they don’t want locals drinking in there !!!!! Makes no sense to me whatsoever- main course of Christmas turkey dinner had no taste no seasoning bland vegetables and my starter was uninspiring - could go on but just feel very sad that a lovely village pub in the heart of Ninfield is now nowhere special to go to

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Julia H . 2018-12-08

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We went there in July and had some really nice fish and chips. This time the fish was just about edible. What a shame, because it is very near to us. Consistency is very important and I'm not sure if we will come back again.

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817rudik . 2018-10-26

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Everyone enjoyed their meals at this unpretentious pub in Ninfield. Son & Grandson had Venison burgers. Granddaughter and I, Fish & Chips. Wife had Place (a plate filling one) which she thoroughly enjoyed. Water provided for dog, but, sadly no biscuits. All in all a very successful visit.

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John W . 2018-10-13

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Fabulous food, Atmosphere and environment. Staff amazingly chirpy, helpful and friendly. Great pub/restuarant food.

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Natasha H . 2018-09-06

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Been 3 times now and the food is always fabulous. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Have a very fussy child and she has always loved the food here with no issues at all. Will become one of our regular places to eat now.

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Joanne T . 2018-08-26

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First visit to this pub since the change of ownership earlier this year and the food was very good. I had the burger and my wife had the pie of the day (chicken); both were excellent and the young lady who served was cheerful and friendly.

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Chris B . 2018-08-20

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Gave the Blacksmiths a visit yesterday evening with friends. Delicious food and lovely staff. Do go there!

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iguana850 . 2018-08-16

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Had a lovely roast here, lots of meat and vegetarian options. Beautiful roast potatoes and veg not over cooked. Nice puddings, good portions. Lovely service too. Would’ve liked something apart from Harvey’s bitter to choose from, but still the beer was nice.

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Taniabellamia . 2018-08-12

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We had excellent fish and chips with mashy peas and a nice bottle of wine. The best fish for a long time. Friendly and fast service. We will come back again.

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817rudik . 2018-07-27

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Four of us recently stayed in the area on holiday and went in the Blacksmiths on our first night down there, fully intending to go elsewhere for other evening meals during our week away. However, that first meal was absolutely superb - so good in fact that we went there every night of our holiday and didn't bother going anywhere else as we knew it couldn't be bettered. We didn't have too many sweets as we couldn't manage them, but the starters and mains were all good, and some were to die for. The owner / chef is clearly passionate about serving good food and his seafood meals were delicious. He is very friendly and his staff were too, and very helpful. It deserves to do well and we were surprised how quiet it was on some evenings, when it serves such excellent food. The people of Ninfield need to wake up and start using the place more often, it's an absolute gem!

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Phil A . 2018-07-25

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This was a second visit and once again it was fabulous. Gorgeous food (no-one left a single scrap) and good, friendly service. Between us we tried gourmet burgers, sea bass and fish pie followed by freak shake, banoffee pie and lemon and blueberry tart and they were all great. Can't fault it.

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playtrumpet . 2018-07-21

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Very impressed upon our first visit. Food and Service was excellent. The Pork Belly was delicious and perfectly cooked. Good value for money. Will return.

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Bazzaman_7 . 2018-07-19

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This wad the first time we went to this place. The place was empty, totally. We went for lunch, we looked t the menu and couldn't believe the prices......that explained why no one was there. The place looked dull and miserable and the one staff was not happy. We left to go elsewhere.

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sheffield1929 . 2018-07-09

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Visited 1830 hours Wednesday 13th June. Party of 6. We were told (after we had ordered drinks) that there was no chef on duty so they were not serving food. Neither could they provide Ginger Beer!

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D B . 2018-06-15

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