The Coach and Horses in Wealden

A lovely welcoming pub. We have wanted to try the pie and pint offer for a while and it did not disappoint. Food and service were brilliant. Thank you very much.

We celebrated a family birthday with Sunday lunch for 8 of us. The food, service and atmosphere all superb with nothing too much trouble for the staff. The roast dinners in particular were superb with the seasonal meat and veg all perfectly cooked. We had not visited for a while but will certainly be returning.

Lovely pub and Sunday roast, would thoroughly recommend and well worth a visit. We visited as a family of 10 and food was lovely and staff fantastic.

Had an excellent meal, the rolled pork was very tasty my husband had the duck which was very nice, both mains were presented beautifully, had the apple crumble for dessert which was lovely, the staff were very attentive in checking if everything was ok with our meal, would highly recommend and will be going back when we are next in the area

Large group of 17 were well catered for with a good menu selection - a bit cramped where we were but not so it spoiled the lunch. The onion and cider soup was fantastic- excellent sticky toffee pudding and my husband (a chef) enjoyed the scotch egg started and his rice pudding Thank you

We have been on several occasions as a couple and with family. We love the pub and the food but puzzled by one thing - the manager has zero customer service skills and comes across as rude and uninterested every time! The deputy manger? manages to make up for it and she is great. Hopefully the recent poor reviews about the food are a temporary blip. We have found the food to be excellent and the house burger is always popular.

I never write reviews and never make a fuss in any establishments. This visit, however, deserved writing about. We came to this pub on a recommendation of our friends who have eaten in this place in the past on numerous occasions and were always very happy. But boy or boy how disappointing our visit was - meat so chewy it was impossible to eat, duck was disappointing and so was the pork tenderloin. Staff not very attentive and pardon me for saying so - clueless about the menu, didn't know what ingredients go into each dish and had to constantly disappear to ask the chef about it. I did like a starter and frankly wished I had just ordered a selection of starters only in hindsight. Sadly, we will never be back I don't think. Not sure what happened to this place and why our visit was SO different from our friends one.

Very disappointing. Duck and pork tenderloin almost impossible to cut. Having waited forty minutes we expected something better. The room was chilly with no atmosphere. Staff all leaving between 2 and 2.30pm. Puddings quite good but expensive.

Best roast beef in the area. My third visit in the last couple of years and it gets better and better. We had a family Sunday lunch and were all very pleased with the friendly service and exquisite standard of food. Will be returning more often.

This is our favourite pub to go to after a walk in Sheffield Park. There is an enclosed play park for our elder daughter and an amazing garden with loads of seating. There is a delicious, seasonal menu. We often pick lots of starters/small plates and they are perfect for lunch. The kids meals are excellent too. They have two ales on; Harvey’s Best and a guest ale quite often locally from 360, long man or Bluebell brewery which are expertly kept. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. And Doodles the pub dog is lovely too!

Lovely village pub. Superb food. Best fish and chips I've had for a long time and my wife had Tbone steak cooked to perfection. Good range of beers. Lovely welcoming staff. Will go back again.

Fabulous Sunday roast in a really cosy country pub. Food quality was exceptional. Daughter and dog also both very happy!

A gorgeous pub, first time here....we sat in the beautiful beautiful garden...ordered from the bar and served outside. Lots of choices on the menu, I had the baked Camembert, hubby had crispy chilli Beef, and we shared paprika chips,(try them, so delicious) all of which was really really nice food..but I also want to try those lovely mussels I saw next time 😋 I LOVE the gorgeous dog, Dougal, you're not allowed to feed him, but it doesn't stop him being your best friend, and joining you. He will sit by anyone's feet in the shade under your table, before moving on to the next one. He doesn't bother you, he just joins you lol. Check him out table surfing. What a fantastic lunch it turned out to be. Inside the pub is quirky and bigger than first appears, like the tardis....lots of rooms for dining. It's the epitome of a perfect English country pub. The surrounding countryside is so beautiful. The staff are really pleasant, the service impeccable. We can't wait to return, even though it's 50 minutes drive from us. Well worth it though.

Went for Sunday lunch. I had fish and chips - was super. My wife had penne pasta and sea food - it was superb. The starters were all very good and tasty. There was nothing I could find fault with - therefore 5 star rating. They also answer the phone when you ring them - that's always a positive!

Visited this pub today for lunch after a walk in Ashdown Forest and felt as if we had chanced on a hidden gem! It has a beautiful colourful garden for sunny days with plenty of tables and is on a country lane so very peaceful. We saw it also has a smart dining room and also bar dining for cooler days. We both enjoyed fish and chips - they do small and large options of this, priced accordingly, so we had one of each. Small is probably more suited to a child or person with very small appetite but hubby gave me some of his fish to top my portion up. Very tasty and perfectly cooked. We only had soft drinks so can't comment on wines etc. The pub landlord has a lovely golden retriever who does the rounds of diners hoping someone will be a soft touch - menu says please don't feed the pub dog:-) We intend to return sooner rather than later!

What a fabulous place to go for a lazy afternoon. The pub is spotless and the staff are the epitome of professionalism. We are addicted regulars who always leave with a smile on our face. The food is absolutely superb (we 've never had a bad meal) and the prices are very affordable given the excellent offerings. Whether sitting inside by an open fire in winter or enjoying the beautiful gardens and vista in summer - it doesn't get much better than this venue in the area. The wine list has enough hidden gems to keep even the most critical connoisseur interested. Thank you

It's been some time since we dined at the C&H, we were warmly greeted and enjoyed our drinks in the beautiful garden with our dog. Really pleased the C&H retains the classics on the menu such as the cheeseburger. We chose the linguine dish, so delicious and well presented. The staff were really friendly. We will most definitely be back. Thank you

Absolutely dreadful food. Flavourless, overcooked and obviously past the sell by date salad. Battered fish was all batter and no fish cooked in old oil. Cold chips. Would never go back.

I ate here yesterday with a friend. We ordered a burger and chips and salmon with wild garlic risotto and both were equally tasty. The chips with the burger were the best I’ve had in a long time and my salmon was perfect for a...

The second we stepped over the threshold we were made to feel welcome, nothing was too much trouble for the staff and we can be a demanding group! Local wines and well kept Guinness (also in alcohol free) were a pleasant surprise. The menu managed...

Probably the best pub roast ive ever had, service was top notch, pub was cosy and the garden has lovely views

Visited for the 1s time today and will be returning! Was quite busy- Sunday lunchtime- but service was timely and by friendly staff. As for the food all our dishes were delicious and good portions. The setting is beautiful too, perfect for an after food...

My husband and I booked for lunch following a national trust visit. Service was good, despite what I've read. The food was nice. Husband had fish and chips, and I had the chilli. We were tempted by a dessert, but sorry, £8.50 for an apple...

Excellent lunch. We used to come regularly usually with the cricket club many years ago and somehow never felt like wanting to come back fearing the pub would be changed from how we fondly remembered it. We can remember how an earlier landlord had been...

We were a party of 4 last Thursday for lunch. Between all of the courses ordered, 4 starters and 4 mains, there was not a single dish that was good. Arancini, besides being served in a bowl and almost impossible to get at, were heavy...

Cannot believe how the quality of food has deteriorated since I visited last year. Apart from having to wait 90 minutes for my main course, (when the dining room was not very busy) the food I ordered was tasteless and very disappointing.Declined to have a...

Having eaten here a few years ago, we were really looking forward to going again. What has happened??!! Our food was over an hour in arriving and then really wasn’t worth the wait! Could hardly find any fish in the fish pie which was topped...

Went here for Sunday lunch after reading about it on social media . We drove 90 minutes to get there but it did not disappoint. It was the best roast beef dinner I have had in years!! The vegetables were all freshly cooked and the...

We booked a table with ease, were welcomed on arrival with big smiles. The menu had lots of good options and we loved every element of the meal from starters to the coffees at the end. All four of us found the food well prepared,...

Fantastic lunch with a friend. Absolutely the best crumble I've ever had, and really good service. I would highly recommend this pub for a meal and will definitely be going again.

Having experienced a problem recently after eating at this nice pub, we were wary of going back again. However the location is perfect up for us to meet up after walking our dogs and we’ve been frequenting it for some time so thought we were...

Disappointed they didn’t have any of the veggie roast left and ended up having a tart which had very little pastry and too much beetroot. Wasn’t that tasty so didn’t finish my meal.

I attended a wedding at this pub at the weekend, and it couldn't have been a more perfect venue for the celebration. Firstly, the building itself is beautiful inside and out, which makes a big difference to the atmosphere. There's a lovely garden with plenty...

Came here with my partner as a treat. Not having had a roast for a long while we had high expectations, and oh my, they delivered. The pork belly was a thing of beauty, meat that just melted in the mouth, crackling that was salty...

A wonderful lunch last week and an imaginative menu. We have visited the Coach and Horses on a number of occasions from family lunches, dinners for two and larger birthday party gatherings. Without exception there has been a warm welcome from Ian, Catherine and their...

We arrived tired from Galway and treated ourselves to a delicious creamy Guinness, as good as you’ll get in any West of Ireland pub. We found the Coach and Horses to be welcoming and relaxed atmosphere with food that is deserving of the highest esteem....

My husband and I drove out to Danehill today to confirm details of a long awaited family reunion lunch next week only to find out our booking had been tippexed out of the diary without bothering to tell us! I am sure this is a...

Another excellent lunch at the C&H. I went for the cheeseburger, my wife the fish and chips. Faultless. Staff were friendly and really attentive, Harvey’s was excellently kept and the Rose was crisp and cold. We ate inside then took our drinks into the garden....

We booked for a table of 14 for lunch and I was a little concerned after reading some of the negative reviews. However I had been a few years back and was impressed then so was confident that it would still be the same. We...

We arrived at 12.40 for lunch to find the pub empty and yet were curtly told there was no availability. There was no one sitting outside and only one table we could see inside. Apparently all the “kitchen slots” were filled. Very disappointing.

I have been visiting this pub to eat for 20 years and have always found the food and service to be excellent however, things seem to have gone badly down hill. The menu was uninspiring and the main courses were very poor and did not...

We have enjoyed eating at the Coach and Horses over the years. However over the last 18 months we have noticed a decline in the food standards. We had stopped visiting but as reviews had been consistently good the last couple of months, we thought...

My new favourite place to eat. Wonderful food. Service. Roast beef was amazing. My burger was delicious. The staff were very friendly will be back next week with more friends. Good value too compared to some restaurants around here.

Great location with lovely sunny garden and delicious food. Always friendly team and the gorgeous pub dog. Highly recommend

A very steady place to eat. More than adequate with a good menu choice Reasonably priced & with friendly staff Did not inspect the wine list. With its large outdoor garden it will be a must over the coming months. Will be going back for...

The Coach and Horses has a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. It will still busy even at 2:30 when we arrived. We were on our way to Gatwick and wanted a high quality late Sunday lunch. This pub really lived up to our expectations based...

The pub is lovely with wonderful indoor & garden spaces. The food & hospitality of this family owned business are excellent.

Great menu and delicious food. Lovely atmosphere. Even better, the staff went above and beyond to help change a punctured wheel! Thank you

We randomly followed the signs for the Coach and Horses from the main road as we were hungry and had already stopped at two pubs and moved on for one reason or another. The minute we walked into the Coach and Horses we knew we...

Food was very good - we had pork tenderloin and the calves liver. Service was good too, they found us a table despite being busy with a large group. Also very nice locally sourced beer. Added amusement watching the pub dog hoping for treats (the...

Friendly, helpful staff, great cider and beer, a glowing log burner and perfectly cooked pub favourites all helped make our first meal out in two years (!) really special. This is a terrific pub!

We have been here many times. Food is always food and staff are super friendly. I would highly recommend.

Service was attentive but sufficiently under powered. Ate here last October 2021 when the food was less refined. We all considered that a new influence might be active in the kitchen as the presentation and taste we thought- had subtly changed. We were able to...

After a long walk, popped in for a hot drink and snack but met with indifference bordering on rudeness. Won't bother returning.

The service was not good. The top of my pie was totally inedible but I couldn’t let anyone know that because there was no one to be seen and no one came over to ask how our meal was. We waited so long for someone...

We hadn’t been to the Coach and Horses for a while because of the pandemic (and because we live an hour’s drive away) but we were keen to get back and a good weather forecast for today drew us to Daneshill for a walk and...

A party of 12 of us had a birthday celebration here, and if you are in the area, you must try it. The setting was deep in the country, a truly interesting building. The food was wonderful, with an excellent selection, even for the vegetarians...

My son had booked for a typical Sunday lunch, we were nine, including three children, and arrived on time. The restaurant was nearly full. The staff in the restaurant, all young girls, I later discovered looked like it was their first week of work, shy...

We chose to have Sunday lunch following a walk on Chelwood Common. I called the day before having not received a response to my online booking. The manager was super helpful, he confirmed he hadn't received my booking (this did sound unusual, so perhaps I'd...

Visited with friends who recommended this place and i can see why. Starters of pigeon/black pudding, followed by Duck, all cooked beautifully. Wasnt five stars as my partners burger was underwelming, but i would still recommend this pub.

Our starters of pigeon breast and black pudding were good but the rump steak that followed was extremely disappointing. We were going to have a sweet but after waiting for 20 minutes we gave up and left. I would not recommend.

Just left the coach and horses. Deserves a thank you for looking after us. It’s a lovely country pub with excellent food. I had the duck which was delicious Ian and his team are so friendly. My two kids were on best behaviour but the...

My wife and I have been going to The Coach & Horses often over 15 years and we love the atmosphere, the good food and the friendliness of the staff. However on are visit this Saturday evening we were, for the first time, badly let...

‘Family owned’ was what drew me to this place. And in many ways the vision I’d created from these words translated into reality. Certainly there is no hint here of anything ‘themed’ and after driving along myriad country & twisting roads, the pub revealed itself....

Fantastic food, went on a spare of the moment after looking online. The starter of ricotta dumplings with courgettes and broad beans was a lovely fresh summer dish. Being a Sunday we opted for roasts for the main and they didn’t disappoint! Beautiful presentation, cosy...

It was a birthday lunch for my wife, a treat from my mum. If we’re honest it was a good pub lunch that lacked the style and service we were hoping for. The Arancini was great, the lamb rump a bit too large with a...

We enjoyed several superb takeaways from the Coach & Horses during lockdown, but it was fantastic to sit out and enjoy lunch in the pub garden today. The food was as good as ever - we both had the seared tuna with wasabi, with a...

First time back, inside, at the C&H since November. Nothing much has changed. The same warm and friendly welcome. The same superb Harvey’s. A proper pub ambience. And the food. Incredible. I had the seared chicken with pickled carrots and sweetcorn, followed by a pulled...

In the area and booked lunch in early May - due to Covid restrictions were were in the marquee in the back garden. Excellent food and friendly service, really enjoyed the meal.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed lunch at this great pub in the beautiful front garden. A stunning location, friendly staff and delicious food which was really well presented. We absolutely plan to return!

We had an amazing meal and a fantastic evening at the C&H on the last night before lockdown, back in early November. Thus we thought it appropriate to go back on the first night of the new tier 2 rules. The pub was as welcoming...

The setting, building, gardens, food and staff are all excellent. We have visited several times and are delighted that it will be our local when we move to the area.

Fantastic Sunday roast in a picturesque old country pub with roaring fires. Friendly quick service and brilliant food set in the Ashdown Forest area with plenty of walks. Dog friendly and reassuring Covid safety measures.

My daughters and I booked a table for lunchtime on 9th October and we had a lovely meal. I had the liver which was cooked perfectly and my daughters had ham, egg and chips and we all had sticky toffee pudding after which was to...

In a delightful part of Sussex, went for a business lunch- immediately enjoyed the lovely location, surroundings and atmosphere. My friends food looked amazing- being a vegetarian I had one choice only out of 10-12 menu choices....sadly mine was rather unremarkable - as I don't...

There is only one option for vegetarians. It was labelled butternut squash pasta but it was actually a yellow rissotto stodgy mess. It lacked flavour and presentation costing £15. After a day looking forward to a meal out it was a dissapointment. My meat eating...

Myself and my travel companion had just been for a horse ride at East View Riding Centre and needed dinner and wine. This place was by far the best meal we had all (long) weekend. Romantic, friendly, beautiful food but affordable. Candlelit. Just exceptional. So...

Just eaten the best Sunday Roast! Worth every penny. Even in these uncertain times there was the feeling of safety, service was exceptional and the food amazing.

Been there on August bank holiday waiting for 40 min for a sandwich and fries. The fries wasn’t cooked and hard and the sandwich was terrible. I’m local. But won’t be coming back.

This is mine and my families favorite pub in the area, they are always very welcoming. We came unbooked on a very busy help out to eat out Wednesday and we were still able to order food which we were very grateful about. The food isn’t amazing and to be picky it would be nice to have a little bit more interesting flavors ie lamb, monkfish, exciting veggie dishes however the food is tasty. Nice outside area which is very dog friendly.

In a quiet road this is the pub we most like to visit . It is most welcoming and the food and drink are of the highest quality . But do not expect an over decorated ,over designed and modernised brewery owned establishment . Instead you get genuine rustic charm inside and a lovely large garden with plenty of tables . Ian Philpott is a hands on owner and could not be more caring of the customer . The menu caters for all tastes from fish and chips to burrata to baked cod , pork belly ( a favourite ) and more .

My first visit to the coach and horses in many years . I have heard many rave reviews about this pub and restaurant . Obviously difficult times atm , but you entered through one door and left by another . The staff were very pleasant . We waited for an hour for our food order .When it arrived, two out of our four meals were extremely disappointing , & very pricey for what it was . Will certainly not be returning !

After having been recommended this restaurant, I booked a table. I phoned the day before to ask about wheelchair access and social distancing space. I was told the tables are widely spaced apart and that the wheelchair could be next to the wall away from other people. On arrival, they had to disturb three tables of people to clear the way for the wheelchair. so we squeezed past lots of unmasked people. The tables were one metre apart if that. Customers were walking around without face masks. We waited 1.5 hours for our food, they had had a power cut so that I understand. However the choice of food was limited and some choices had sold out. The coke drinks tasted watered down. The burgers were nice. The steak was very chewy. Overall, I was gutted as I wanted to celebrate and treat my family. I would not recommend going here. Poor value for money. The table server was lovely but not very attentive to asking if we required anything else during the meal, like extra drinks. We didn't bother with deserts as the service was so slow.

Ginger Fox, The Griffin Inn and the Bull in Ditchling were fully booked so decided to try this pub. The menu sounds like a gastropub but as the result very average overcooked pub food. Sadly the whole family of six left disappointed..

It only needs to say Ian and lovely staff, have created a welcome that shines in these troubled times. The food superb. It is the best pub in Sussex

We wanted to enjoy a good traditional Sunday roast without having to cook it and opted for the Coach & Horses , where we've had several memorable meals over the years.We booked a table in the dog-friendly section of the restaurant but we arrived in time to claim a table in the garden for a beautiful al fresco meal. The tables, both inside and out are well spaced out and ordering at the bar was safely catered for by a temporary one way system.The meal was everything. we'd been promising ourselves and more! Great service rounded it off for us. Many thanks, we'll be back soon!

Had a very lovely pub lunch here. Great scenery, great staff, nice clientele. Quiet, calming and peaceful. Lots to choose from on the menu. We were in the garden and had an enjoyable freshly cooked lunch of fish and chips and cheese burger. Local ales and cider on tap. Doogle the pub dog was adorable and aptly named ... Champion chip eater of mid Sussex by the table next door. He popped table to table with his best 'feed-me' expression but was not a bother. Made us both crack-up when the owner popped out to serve and he gave that look of.. damn it I'm not meant to be out here.. and stood dead still till he has passed. Lovely welcoming pub with a fantastically charismatic pub dog.

Great pub with excellent restaurant, high quality food, friendly atmosphere with great well kept beers. I live locally and class myself fortunate to have an establishment like this.

My wife and I booked for Saturday lunch here. As usual, there was a very warm welcome from the landlord, the Harvey’s was first rate and the general ambience and atmosphere about this pub - it was busy and buzzing with life - was just what one wants from a country local. As is always the case, the restaurant-quality food was the high point, my calves liver being quite excellent. Two courses with three rounds of drinks £65, so also excellent value. Tough times at present thus such a great lunch at The Coach & Horses a very welcome and enjoyable distraction.

Been coming here for four years and always had a great experience. All the waiting staff are friendly and helpful and its run by by people who really know had to make a pub work. It's a great location with lovely gardens, one of which is for adults only. Great wine list and a menu that delivers variety as well as the classics. I've had the fish and chips and its spot on but I can also recommend the light bites which are perfect to share over a bottle. If I am going out for lunch with my friend we never consider going anywhere else now! Just as well I don't live in Danehill!

In the time when quality customer service seems to be in total decline. The staff here today were a true credit to hospitality.Greeting. Service. Quality of food top notch.Its been a few years since our last visit but this pub is certainly back on our list of regular visitsSo so strongly recommend and very dog friendly too

First time here and very impressed. Amazing food, amazing views! Definitely recommend. Dog friendly, lovely open fire. A real country escape

Brillant food and lovely staff. Very welcoming and very dog friendly pub and not too pricey. Will definitely be revisiting and great value for money.

Meeting friends who live in area. Really like this pub restaurant.Three Starters of sea trout and one arrancini. OKTwo mains of sausages and mash ( rather small for cost), Two Pheasant dishes, and a fish dish.The Pheasant was over cooked and dry with little taste. Also skin was soft and not nice. Cabbage ok but a bit cold, as was the whole dish.Nice Christmas puddingPortion sizes seem to be smaller than previously and prices a bit high due to this.As usual service was good but a bit disappointing. Had travelled 40 minutes for the meal and journey home was a bit flat as in the past we have come away on a high.Will give it a go again but.........

One of our favourite pubs in the area. Not eaten there yet but food looks excellent when it comes out. Interesting and unusual but also the classics too. Fish and chips the size of a whale! Just a good old English pub, quiet and friendly.

Food menu changes with what is in season but still keeps the classics. Always well presented and of a high standard. Hope to see the pheasant on the menu soon

Four of us had dinner here. It was generally good with one member of the party very happy with the main meal, however two of us suffered bad stomach aches later that evening after eating the Guineafowl. I thought at the time the Guineafowl may have been slightly off or the sauce wasn't to my liking, so quite possibly the former. Generally though a lovely pub in great setting.

Had a truly amazing meal today with nine friends and we all commented on the standard of service and the quality of the food. It made a pleasant change to have a meal piping hot, on hot plates, something that is sadly lacking these days. Main courses were generous and therefore could not manage a dessert, but coffee came with a little treat which was a nice touch. Fish dishes were particularly excellent.

We regularly go to this hidden gem of a pub. The food is excellent, the garden is lovely with stunning views, very friendly staff, grown up only patio and even a super friendly pub dog!!!

We were taken to the Coach and Horses Pub in Danehill as part of a group organised by Great British Wine Tours, involving two vineyards, wine tasting and lunch - the lunch being included in the price. We sat outside in a very well kept and tidy garden in the hot September sunshine, and having chosen from a fairly limited pub-type menu, lunch was brought out to us. My husband and I chose different items, and both were very good. We have previously only visited this pub in the evening, in winter, and had no idea there is such a nice garden in which to sit in fine weather. This is a good pub, and we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and the lovely garden in the sunshine!