The Cock Inn in Lewes

We hadn't booked which in hindsight was a mistake, but still managed to get a table. Staff were friendly, food and service was very good. We had starters and mains, all great quality but we found the mains portions too big having had starters, and at most could only eat half of what was offered. Typical pub lunch menu with specials of the day. Small portions were offered but we ignored and have learned mistake, will take next time. Good atmosphere, good food, lovely staff, would recommend. Good value for money. I recommend booking and if you have a small appetite, ask for the smaller portion. Overall a great experience.

Went for Sunday lunch with family, lovely roast with all the trimmings, service good and the pub has a nice relaxed feel. Highly recommended!

I had not stepped foot into this Pub for many years but was very impressed on entering how much it had improved. The food was delicious the prices excellent and the service 10 out of 10. I won’t leave it so long before I return again this time.

Great food and congenial atmosphere, we had the pork bellie with very crispy crackling and veggies cooked to perfection, Famiy lunch sat on one of round tables,

Five of us had a lovely Sunday lunch in early December. The service was excellent. With staff checking if all our meals were as we expected, and checking if we required any more drinks when glases were getting low! Gareth (chef) and his team do a great job in quite a small kitchen. Also with thanks to Andy and Sam for their hospitality.

My family and I would like to say a huge heartfelt Thankyou to the management and their excellent team, at The Cock Inn,Wivelsfield Green.We had booked our Christmas Dinner there and arrived on a cold,wet and windy Sunday lunchtime but as soon as we entered this local country inn our spirits were lifted by the warmth of the welcome we received.The ages in our party ranged from 93 to 7 years old so could have proved a challenge for the staff but they all, experienced and novices,treated us with respect,friendliness and professionalism. We were shown to our beautifully ‘dressed’table and our drink orders were taken immediately.Us lads,all being real ale drinkers,in unison announced the Harvey’s best and old were both in peak condition.We all enjoyed 3 courses of plentiful,well cooked and presented food, all served with a smile from the young waitresses. Drinks were served throughout the meal without anyone having a empty glass for long. We had our table for 3 hours and never felt under pressure to vacate it,we even had time for an impromptu fun Christmas quiz between courses. We finished our afternoon with yet another drink,by the roaring log fire,in the public bar.What a perfect way to end a wonderful family Christmas meal. Top marks from us all for the team at the Cock Inn and Thankyou all so very,very much.

Very popular and busy. Why? Because it is very good. Not a huge menu but add in the specials and you have a great range of foods. Well cooked, well presented, well served and at a decent price. I recommend it.

Living fairly local we decided to try out this establishment haven heard from others of the ‘ excellent’ food and hospitality which certainly not available to us during our visit. Parking is problematic with many customers parking in side roads, the welcome upon entering was non existent only acknowledged after standing at the bar for several minutes even though several members of the staff passed us on numerous occasions including it seemed the manager. The choice of food was good however the presentation of food on the plates, Sunday roasts, was well below standards seen at other establishments. We had to ask for more gravy as the servings had very little on each plate, thankfully this was presented quickly in a jug and was actually hot. Whilst the beef was well cooked the knives provided were very blunt therefore cutting into smaller slices was an issue even though the meat was not ‘tough’. Upon finishing our meals we had a long wait to get the plates cleared, it seemed the servers had no inclination to do so until we mentioned it; in other words they seemed to be in a different world. We waited a further 10 minutes or so thinking someone at least would offer the desert menu but again had to ask which was provided on a small board. To put into context the time we were there made the restaurant not busy being a 4pm booking with many customers having left the establishment with tables available throughout; the servers were polite but lacked the attentive requirements to clear tables in a timely manner and then to offer further courses. The servers were young, maybe only serving for a short time, therefore they really need to up their game to be more attentive for the surroundings they are working.

yet again my friend and i had a lovely lunch at the Cock inn. Services was excellent and food was great especially the waffle and icecream and sauce. if you want a superb lunch then go here

Went here for lunch. Excellent service - it was really busy but they managed to get around everyone and were very nice. I'd say the food is good - pretty standard pub fayre. For me, not particularly special but definitely tasty and nice to eat.

Roast dinner poor...nut roast seemed to be made of rice... and gravy out of a packet. Meat eater ...didn't like hers either. Staff were lovely and friendly though

Lovely meal. We hadn’t booked but lucky to get a nice table. Would recommend booking to ensure you’re not disappointed. We chose from the specials board and were happy with our choices of broccoli soup, prawns, steak and horseradish pie and Thai chicken and peanut curry with rice.

Lovely cosy pub with a great atmosphere. Food was very good staff were so friendly and professional nothing was much for them. Will definitely return especially in summer when we could sit in their beautifully decorated outside area Thank you for a super time super lunch spent with great friends

My wife and I had an amazing Sunday lunch. The food was fantastic, the staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. We will certainly come again.

We have eaten at the Cock Inn three times now and we have been impressed, good, hot food, served by friendly staff. Time to try the Sunday roast!

Impromptu lunch visit one Thursday, we’re not local but fancied a drive. I had the vegan mushroom Wellington and my husband had salmon fish cake then we shared vegan chocolate sponge. Absolutely delicious, clean plates all round. The staff were really friendly and there was a warm atmosphere, we stayed for a while and played pool too.

I was nicely surprised to see such an extensive menu plus specials board. I ordered a vegetarian mushroom pie with new potatoes and fresh vegetables. My friend had lasagne, garlic bread and salad. I had sticky toffee pudding with cream to follow. Both meals were well cooked and well presented by very pleasant staff. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this charming, homely pub for a meal and most definitely would like to return.

Excellent meal , service and company . Thank you to Sam and her staff for a lovely afternoon . Usual splendid service and excellent food choices

A very pleasant atmosphere. Food delicious and good value. Friendly and very helpful staff. An excellent pint of Harvey's too...what more could you want?

I had burger, wife had salad. Huge burger in a brioch bun, great chips, heinz tomato sauce. Salad was good too! We'll be back...

Not Haywards Heath but Wivelsfield Green. Hey ho! I had an excellent lunch here with my wife. The beer and food were very good and reasonably priced. The pub itself was very clean, noticeably so because they have some interesting knick-knacks, which clearly take regular...

Very friendly staff, good selection of beers. Food was very good, but pork belly crackling was soft which was a shame. Would return for sure.

From entering the pub I felt welcome! We hadn’t booked a table and they were extremely accommodating to us. The food is excellent value for money and the portion sizes are generous! I would recommend a visit here.

What a lovely Inn for a meal. We were given a warm welcome and nothing was too much for the staff. They were all very attentive. The meal was served up promptly and was well cooked with reasonable portions, and very reasonable prices. We will...

Had a great lunch here, excellent food. Great service , very welcoming. First visit and will be back.

Had the most wonderful pre arranged lunch for 17 friends and family to celebrate my BIG-ish Birthday! This was always going to be my first choice of venue as being locals, we know only too well the high standard of hospitality Sam and her team...

Lovely Sunday Christmas family meal, big portions and friendly staff. The pub was also decorated for the Christmas season.

Another great visit. Excellent food, good selection of beers and friendly staff. Well wort a visit if you are in the area.

I had a salmon and prawn cocktail which tasted fresh and very nice, served with gorgeously fresh granary bread. Main meal was scampi and onion rings...again cooked very well, chips were excellent, tartar sauce was home made, onion rings were proper top notch. Very good...

Fantastic pub great staff and great beers. Had a lovely visit highly recommended Make you feel a valued customer. Will be back.

Lots of space inside, separate bars and restaurant and a large covered area at back which I expect is for smokers, there was a goodly number of youngsters inhabiting when we visited. The sports bar was showing football on TV but separate to the dining...

Really impressed by our first visit. Beautifully cooked Sunday roast - although A La Carte would also have been available. Vegetables lightly cooked to our taste, and friendly, prompt and thoughtful service. Excellent value - we have re-booked already.

Kate and her team were welcoming, hospitable and I could not have asked for the family meal to have gone any better. Arriving with a frail relative the ramp was already down and a table laid in an easily accessible part of the restaurant. Smiles...

Visited with a large group for drinks and food on a Saturday evening.Varied menu with a good choice and everyone enjoyed their meal.The Hunters Chicken proved very popular. Good selection of real ales and the service was excellent. Will be back.

Dropped in for lunch. Staff were very attentive to my wife who is blind. I had Mac Cheese and my partner had stuffed chicken. The plates were full of tasty food. Though live some distance away, will call again if in area.

Unpretentious, friendly, straightforward food and very welcoming of all comers, including dogs. Just a great local which we really appreciate.

We rode our bikes to this lovely pub on a sunny Saturday. We had a lovely warm welcome. Drinks arrived quickly and our food order taken. The food was absolutely lovely and service warm and friendly. We will definitely return 😊

Fantastic courtyard for a summers evening, good selection of drinks and fantastic food at a reasonable price.

Had a daily special: Chilli and Maple chicken skewers. These arrived dry with no sauce accompanied by a symbolic salad garnish with no dressing and oily chips. Most uninspiring. The menu needs serious revision/simplification and the pub needs a chef with real passion for food.

An absolutely superb Sunday roast, plenty of veg, tender beef, friendly staff and a lovely setting. Will definitely return here as very impressed!

Basic food , bit greasy, chips were overcooked . Did order chicken fillet burger , huge slice of tomato plus 3 massive leafs of lettuce and 2 pieces of greasy chicken fillet without any onion , relish /sauce in the bun !

Four Adults ate together at a reserved table and were treated beautifully. No rush, no fuss, this is a credit to the licensed trade. Simple menu choices are enhanced by a specials board that offer a varied choice. There were gluten free options. This was...

Great sunday lunch, and great list of beers, i selected a Cock Inn local beer to go with it. My wife elected to have a Cock Inn cider. Amazing. Definitely would try it again.

Have driven past this pub for years and today popped in for lunch. Staff were lovely, food amazing and really pretty outside seating area. Fabulous way to spend a couple of hours. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back.

A fantastic family meal for thirty plus to complete the celebration of our daughter’s wedding the day before. Everything was brilliantly arranged at what is our wonderful village pub with Sam the amazing landlady, who gave us exclusive use of the restaurant area for three...

Phoned earlier in the day to book. Lovely food, friendly staff and good size food portions, will definitely return. 10/10

Thank you to everyone at The Cock for an amazing spread and hospitality and for making my Father in laws 90th birthday so very special. Brilliant. And your home made sausage rolls are awesome x

Four of us went for a lunch in mid week recently. We had a warm welcome and we were shown to a nice round table in comfortable surroundings. Two of us had the steak and kidney pudding which was delicious. The pub catered very well...

Having only moved into the village at the beginning of the month we were very pleased to find we were only 5 minutes walk from The Cock Inn. It has a good atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff and a good choice of food. It's not a 'gastro' pub but it serves good quality food at sensible prices. We've been 3 times in as many weeks which, I think, says it all.

Visited on a dark Monday night in December during the Pandemic and not everywhere was open or serving food. On a long drive and the Cock Inn stood out from the gloom of the evening with bright and cheerful seasonal lighting which was most welcoming.It was nice that safety measures were observed, but the atmosphere of a warm and welcoming pub was maintained. A gluten-free menu was made available with perfectly customised options. Excellent Harvey's Ales were on tap also.The food was perfect but portioned for the larger appetite. Sometimes I think chefs should not associate volume with value, and smaller would have as well appreciated by this diner as the quality was excellent. In modern times wasted food is not a good thing.I would recommend to any hungry traveller.

Never been to this Pub before, but will certainly return very soon, Food Excellent, Quality and quantity perfect, on main and desert menu, thee staff were all excellent especially both Katie's both outstanding, but all the staff were attentive

Lovely and friendly atmosphere with great food from a varied menu, will definitely return again. Maybe I will try the Sunday lunch with the Mrs soon!

This was a first visit and it won't be the last. The staff were very friendly, welcoming and efficient. The food was the best I've had in years. I had beef and my dining partner pork. It was all freshly cooked and hot with accompanying sauces offered. The pub was busy and the team were working hard but smiling all the time. My dessert of sticky toffee pudding was the best I have EVER had and my companion thought the same about the chocolate brownie he ordered.

Visited the Cock Inn for a impromptu lunch, lovely warm welcoming, good range of drinks with a wonderful gin list! The food was plentiful and a wide range of choices on both the menu and special board. Will most definitely visit again and recommend all to visit!

Visited the Cock Inn for a lunchtime bite and was warmly greeted at the bar, shown to the table and offered a drink. Very pleasant outdoor seating area if not a little cramped. I had to keep jumping out of my seat to let others out even though we were only one of two tables eating.The specials menu was varied and the menu also a good choice. The beer was not the best pint I've ever had, maybe a warm glass or a dead widget.When the food arrived I was a little underwhelmed. Others had starters and they were not homemade which is a shame. The burger patty was extremely dry and needed more seasoning. Not a cheap burger by the time you put cheese and bacon in it. The coleslaw was poor and a single tablespoon dropped on the plate. The chips were ok as far as frozen chips can go. Sauces should be offered before food arrives to avoid waiting for them and I'm pretty sure it's standard to check back at the table that all is well.To conclude - it's a nice place that could do better with a few tweaks.

We had another fabulous meal at the Cock Inn yesterday. 9 plus a baby. Generous portions, fabulous service from everyone and lovely setting out in the courtyard. Lots of different dishes were ordered and they were all equally enjoyed. Chicken, bacon and avocado salad was spot on as usual. Well done to all the team, especially those in the kitchen on a hot day!!

visited on a recent Sunday for a roast lunch the pork loin was excellent and plentiful, with the generous portions of assorted veg and of course Yorkshire puddingthe desert was a good sized portion and very enjoyable pleasant staff that made the occasion , special thanks to Katie for her helpful input

My wife and I had dinner at the Cock Inn our local pub for her significant birthday. Everything was perfect with a birthday message and surrounds, great food and faultless service! We are really so lucky to live within walking distance of such a wonderful place to eat drink and relax! Thanks to Sam and Andy and especially on the night to the fabulous Katie!

The service was friendly quick professional checked to see if we had any allergies etc Drink cold and dressed just what you needed on hot dayWaitress friendly and informative Cloakrooms v v clean I loved the pub decor nice to see individuality instead of mass produced decorations . The food wow wow sandwiches were amazing and filling generous , ploughman's and salad were great Dressings tasted home made absolutely lovely, water brought to table without asking . Definite return planned, beer garden are pretty and walk heaters or hot water bottles etc if you require them well organised for covid rules thankyou very enjoyable

The service is friendly, quick,professional, enquired if anyone had allergies etc. Drinks cold and dressed.Waitress? very friendly and informative Toilets v v clean, decor i liked the decor interesting and different a bit of individuality.Now the food. Wow wow. Sandwiches amazing the salad and plough mans excellent all freshly prepared bread amazing, dressing seem to be hand made as to shop bought, really enjoyable experience, brought water and glasses to the table without us asking for it. Definitely coming back. Infact already spoken to someone to do so.outside decoration lovely well looked after well organised for covid rules. Thanks

We visited for an evening meal and opted sit in the beer garden which was well laid out and organised with heaters. Good selection of real ales,excellent service and a varied menu with daily specials. Covid restrictions all well organised and service was at out table.Enjoyable evening.

Excellent beer garden, the drinks are fab as well as the food and great value for money! Cocktails are delicious and this is by far the best outdoor venue we have visited during the pandemic. Exceptionally pretty, very well designed, heated, fully covered and they even provide blankets to top it off!

We visited at the cock inn today, not our first time. We didn’t know what to expect as it was our first meal out since lockdown, however we were no less impressed than other times we have eaten there, even with the restrictions the pubs are having to deal with. The food was great, plentiful and really well priced. The outside area was done so nicely, clearly with a great deal of thought gone into it for the customers. Plenty of space, nice large comfortable seating and tables, with lots of warmth coming from the heaters they have fitted. They give each table a remote to control the heater to their own desires. Didn’t have to leave the table as the service was on hand for anything we wanted, with the exception of using the toilet which is very accessible, and without entering the pub itself. Very well planned indeed. Another enjoyable experience at the cock inn.

Our first night out post lockdown tonight and where better to spend it than with Sam Andy and all our wonderful friends at The Cock Inn the best pub in East Sussex. A lovely outdoor heated area, faultless service, great food and drink and just a fantastic night after so long! If you are in the `Hayward’s Heath or `burgess Hill area please make the effort to look this lovely pub up - it is well worth the effort! ❤️❤️

We met friends outside for a pub lunch prior to Christmas. The pub was clean, felt well organised and safe and the staff could not have been more helpful (bringing out ice cream for my 2 year old pudding along with our mains so she was kept occupied)!We sat in the courtyard which was decorated and had a lovely atmosphere. All of the food was great, traditional pub style and really good portions and value for money, We will definitely return!

Had a lovely, safe lunch sitting in the pretty outside area. With the heater it was nice and warm. Staff were all friendly and cheerful. Ribs and Mac cheese were yummy. Will definitely be returning

Booked a table at the cock inn for last night ,had dinner with my buddy for a pre Xmas bash in the outside heated dining area they have done a great job really user friendly ,had the ham egg and chips the quality was absolutely superb and really nice staff look forward to going again soon. Many thanks Chris

A group of friends went for a mid week lunch. Because of COVID restrictions we’d booked the table in the courtyard outside. It was sheltered, with a roof and heater and the area looked festive with decorations. It was ideal under the current restrictions. The staff were really helpful and attentive and we all enjoyed our meal. Thank you!

We were recommended this place by a local dealership as a nice place to celebrate our car purchase.From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed and were shown to our table. The pub had a good ambiance and is decorated nicely.The food was excellent, with a generous,and tasty, steak and kidney pudding.The staff were attentive, friendly but not over bearing. A lovely place to spend an afternoon and one we'll look forward to enjoying again.

Been here several times for lunch and dinner. Great service and good food. They do a good pint of Harvey's.

Best chicken and bacon salad I’ve ever had! Clean, friendly and welcoming. Great all round. Highly recommended.

Stopped in here for lunch during the week. It was very quiet, not many others in the restaurant, but this suited us fine. The staff were very attentive and all COVID guidelines followed. Lovely decor and feels clean throughout. A reduced menu at the moment, but still a great selection of meals and a specials board to choose from. Also liked that they brought a bottle of water to our table without being asked. Food was delicious and generous sized portions. Would definitely return if in the area.

Great place to visit would highly recommended to anyone. COVID was very well covered felt very at ease.Sam&Kim were excellent looked after us very well. The food was very good and plentiful and a nice selection Will definitely make a return visit. Thanks

Incredible food and very well priced! The staff gave a personal experience. Always a great meal. I had the pulled pork burger which was delicious, such a great sauce! And the brownie for dessert which was warm and gooey!

Another great meal in our favourite local! Well on a Wednesday when we don’t feel like cooking where else would we go? From the usual warm welcome from Katie W to great service and lovely food (as always!). I spotted a home made scotch eggs and pickle starter on the board which was lovely as was my liver bacon and mash (always a favourite!) and Susan had the Ribs special which were also fabulous (apparently as she finished the lot without offering me any!). As is usually the case we were too full to look at the dessert board but left extremely satisfied. The COVID-19 restrictions were also complied with properly which was very comforting. Congrats Sam and Andy - keep up the good work!

We love this place! Food is amazing and just so homely, the staff fabulous! We feel safe in these strange times as they are so compliant to Government Rules. Well done Sam, Andy and Team, carry on your brilliant work Guys n Gals, from Sally &Co xx

Tried this pub out for the first time at Lunchtime today. Lots of space outside and new menus have been produced for the eat out initiative. This was clearly explained by the staff who were wearing face masks which was quite reassuring as lots of establishments are not following these guidelines. The food and service was excellent and all safety procedures were first class. Three meals and drinks totalled just over £20.00 - wow! Please don't forget to tip the staff though accordingly as they have been working so hard. Will definitely be back!

Phoned up last minute & they were so helpful,managed to squeeze us in.locmvely atmosphere & decor.The owner & staff were all so attentive,we were really looked after. The food was superb in fact too nice needed a lay down after.....

The family enjoyed a superb evening meal. There was a wide range of food including Salmon to Liver, to pies, scampi , jacket potatoes etc etc. All food was excellently cooked. Reasonable prices. Good selection of drinks. Lovely selection of deserts including spotted dick and custard. Definitely recommend. Will return.

Great. Just go. Perfect for families. Service good. Food good. Beer good. Staff very friendly. Value for money. We will return.

Always a friendly pub to have lunch in and we enjoyed another good lunch, service was excellent and the food good pub fare. the modenisation of the pub has improved the ambience a great deal.

Just returned from a lovely lunch at the Cock. I had the seabass fillet from the Christmas menu; it was cooked to perfection and very very delicious.

Had a amazing full English breakfast last Saturday when the rugby final was on. Was cooked from scratch, great tasting and amazing value!!very friendly staff, a fab experience on a rainy Saturday morning

First visit for a Sunday roast and what a lovely visit it was, beautiful cosy pub, staff we're all lovely and the food was fantastic! Would certainly recommend and will be returning soon. Thanks

First time here and very impressed. The friendly attitude from the staff and the speed and quality of the food were excellent. I would definitely return.

After scouring the websites for dog friendly pubs, this time we ventured into Wivelsfield and to the Cock Inn. This is in Wivelsfield Green,and on arrival we were able to drop the car off in the pub car park. I must say we were very warmly greeted by a member of staff, who showed us to a table and also took our drinks order that was brought to the table for us.Even though the pub is open at 11am,they don't serve food until noon, but we did notice that they do a breakfast between 10am and 11am.Anyway with noon approaching and our minds made up as to what we would have, our orders were taken very promptly. All I can say is that when it arrived, we both had to pass comment on the size of our meals they were huge. From a mouthwatering burger,to the hunters chicken all the food was superb. And no doubt, that will definitely be visiting the Cock Inn again.Many thanks to all at the Cock inn for making our visit well worth it,and for a lovely lunch.From Ray,Rosemary, and our dog Susie.

We ended up here unplanned. Had not read reviews, our hunger made us stop here! We were greeted by a very friendly lady. The place is decorated beautifully and the service was simply really good. Would definitely recommend this place for a family meal!!

Went for lunch on Saturday - warm welcome and nothing too much trouble. Would certainly recommend - full of regulars always a good sign! Will be going back for the tasty food and relaxed atmosphere.

The Cock is everything you want a local pub to be, with a good selection of drinks and a menu of mainly traditional pub dishes - with the odd modern ingredient added, such as halloumi fries. This is not a gourmet experience, but the food is tasty and the atmosphere friendly, which all adds up to an enjoyable experience.

Warm and friendly welcome. Good choice of beers and wines. Extensive food menu including vegetarian & G/F. Order promptly taken, food arrived well cooked and presented & very tasty. Can thoroughly recommend.

This is the second time I have been to this pub and I can honestly say it only gets better.

Most times I go to watch the football (World Cup, Champions League or Premiership) and enjoy the local buzz, good beer and wholesome food. Seating outside front and back and pool and darts for those looking to exercise whilst at the pub...

On such a wet and windy day, we wanted some cheer with a hearty Sunday Lunch and we weren’t disappointed.

Found this lovely country pub online and very pleased we did.The landlord and staff were extremely friendly and we were made to feel most welcome.

Had a lovely meal and drinks here last night. Food delicious, service excellent Very clean, efficient and friendly place I’m not gluten-free but it was nice to see a full gluten free menu. A great gin menu too Highly recommended

In fact with 3 gardens and numerous rooms deciding where to sit was our first choice. Then there was over 20 gins to choice from then an extensive home style menu (with gluten free version) and specials board. Having addressed all the choices we enjoyed our lunch and the personable service.

Jewel of a place ,very friendly and welcoming staff ,good range of real ales.For those inclined there is a sports bar ,complete with pool and billard tables .Restuarant looked very pleasant and food looked even better.Will definitely return to have a meal

It makes such a difference being greeted with a friendly manner and these ladies were so welcoming smiley and polite . Service was fantastic and the food was very enjoyable .Highly recommend and we look forward to visiting again

I went here with a group of friends for lunch, I had been here about 10 years ago and was awful and clearly have been put off for that long. The reviews on here reassured me so we went along, the menu is great, lots of choice great prices plus a specials board, the outside area is really nice rattan furniture and decor smart. Indoors is modern and great looking also.

Went with our family for evening meal. Had booked and got a nice round table which is always nice. Food and service was very good, we all had specials which were lovely and good size portions. Will be going back.