The Cock Inn in Lewes

Lovely old pub, very popular. Good proper food, veg a little raw for our taste but otherwise great ty 👍🏻

Great atmosphere, lovely staff and good food

Found this place on Google whilst looking for nice country pubs and wow! The food was amazing and such good value for money. Plenty of on site parking and the pub itself is so lovely and spacious. staff were extremely welcoming and accommodating as we were a large table with a toddler. Lovely kids menu and appears to be dog friendly which is just lovely. I had the roast and the meat was cooked to perfection and the Yorkshire puddings was huge! I also loved that cauliflower cheese was included which is so rare nowadays. Highly recommend!!

We had been recommended by family to try this pub as they’d had a really good experience there. We were not disappointed. Excellent food, we both had the steak and ale pie, and I finished with a delicious Biscotti Cheesecake. Service was very friendly and efficient, we’ll definitely return.

Not very welcoming. Despite having pre-booked we were placed on a table right at the entrance to the bar ( the restaurant was fully booked by a large party) where the outer chair would have been continually knocked by persons entering. When I moved the offending chair to one side the Publican objected but I ignored this, saying the alternative arrangement was unacceptable.The food was perfectly cooked but there was a query over the amount of the bill which needed correcting. We declined dessert and coffee as we were feeling very uncomfortable and left after 1.5 hours having booked for three hours, wanting a quiet lengthy chat.

Went for Sunday lunch as it came up on a Google search as one of the best around Lewes. Arrived early, and our table was clean and ready for us to have a drink before we ordered our food. All of the staff were extremely pleasant and attentive. The staff kept checking on us and were genuine as well. The food was beautiful. Lovely big slices of beef with the all beef option. Generous portions of everything actually and gave us extra gravy when we asked. The dessert menu was possibly the best I've seen. Everything on it was tempting. One of my friends wanted a different ice cream with his cheesecake, which they gave, without hesitation. Highly recommend!

First time here, and enjoyed a very nice meal, great service too. Make sure you are hungry, as the plates are full! Roast dinner was very nice, great roast potatoes and super tasty cauliflower cheese. I had the burger which was a little dry, but still very nice. Chips were gorgeous.

We made a booking and we also took a dog with us.Which they allow in certain areas. The Sunday roast pork was very good and the crumble and custard,was just like mama used to make.

Wonderful pub very close to A26 but far enough away to be secluded, on the old Lewes Road, gardens a picture of old English pub, perfect for sitting out enjoying an afternoon drink in good company with our dogs topped off with excellent home cooked food, served by pleasant friendly staff, A delightful place to be, will definitely return

Excellent food with very attentive staff. I think the website menu needs to updated as some dishes are not available but still a good choice. Thank you making looking after the needs of my 96 year old mother who enjoyed her meal and evening out.

I had heard many good reports about the Cock Inn, and it didn't disappoint. Great food, good & friendly service. Sunday lunch potions are perfect. Will definitely go back and try the normal evening menu which also looks good to try. 😁👍👍👍

Sussex Smokie was delicious. Food was lovely and hot. Service was good.

A pleasant drive from London will take you through the beautiful English countryside to this quaint little hangout situated at the end of the road. You'll be welcomed by the host and guided to your table where the respective service personnel will then take charge. The food and the drinks are not just delicious, but, also quite filling. They'll confirm if you have any dietary restrictions and recommend accordingly. Though the inside seating arrangement is a bit small, you do have the option of outdoor seating, as well - weather permitting! Overall, a must-visit place if you're interested in spending some good times with your family and friends coupled with delicious food and nice drinks.

Excellent pub, great British food done well. Great pint of Harvey’s and wonderful atmosphere. Exactly what was needed after a day walking in the South Downs. Was only in the area for a couple days but would make effort to revisit in the future.

Eaten here a few times always great food cooked perfectly we had the fish and chips and venison brilliant will return soon. 😁

Lovely pub with varied menu and very friendly and efficient staff. Food excellent and reasonably priced.

Had an amazing experience. Staff were lovely and attentive and food was really good. They had nice decorations and the bathrooms were very clean and smelt great. There were some really good vegetarian options too. We didn't get desert because we were so full from our main and our shared starter. We will definitely come back if in the area again

Went for lunch yesterday with a friend and had a great experience. The positive reviews I had read prior to booking were a true and fair reflection. Lovely old traditional pub, excellent selection of food, which was well cooked, and very good service from the team. Would definitely go back, recommended.

Fortunately, we had decided to book on a Wednesday evening as the pub looked pretty full when we arrived, which was a good sign. we had the veggie plate as starters between us, which was delicious, particularly home-made humus. it was a generous helping, but we still Space for a I main course each. Very much recommended

nice food presentation was OK. lovely location and atmosphere .friendly service. was very busy so dservice was a little slow but understandable. will visit again

We were celebrating our Golden Wedding with family, our best man and bridesmaid. We had a wonderful time, food delicious and bottles of wine not overpriced. And staff attentive, and friendly but not ott. Definitely recommend it to friends.

Pork and beef roast were very good. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Gre

Great food, brilliant staff and friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend.

We hadnt booked a table but they were so helpful to accomodate us. The food was outstanding. Harveys ale was perfect. We cannot wait to go again!

Outstanding cuisine. All homemade. Delicious flavors. Great choice. Vegetarian options. Absolute gem. Exceptional service. Friendly, casual. Location is delightful. Would recommend. Look forward to returning.

Didn’t book but got a table we had a Sunday roast it was fantastic good service thank you

We had Sussex Smokie it was delicious

Perfect half way meeting point between Worthing and Eastbourne. Staff couldn't have been more polite and accommodating. Meals absolutely delicious and hot. Best pub meal I have had in ages. Would highly recommend. It was a Tuesday evening.

Fabulous Sunday Roast, beautifully cooked and really friendly staff We are now making this our regular go to Sunday Roast Pub. Thanks

Good food and great service. Kid's and vegetarian meals were good.

Lovely old country pub set in beautiful countryside, very friendly staff but more importantly amazing & delicious food at a reasonable price.

Beautiful food and great value too. Friendly staff. We were half an hour late due to traffic but this wasn't a problem. It's essentially classic food done well, and there's enough range on the menu for everyone to enjoy.

VISITED TODAY FOR LUNCH WITH FRIENDS ALL FOOD BRILLIANT STAFF GREAT WELL DONE ALL

We were between the bar and the fireplace, it's charming. The welcome is warm and the cuisine excellent. A very good time, we will return as soon as possible

A little out of the way but definitely worth it, we went for Saturday lunch to celebrate my husband’s birthday, the staff are all very good & the food is delicious, the portion sizes are perfect, some places are such big portions that it puts you off. We had 3 courses each, my husband had soup, steak & ale pie (proper pie) & waffle, I had halloumi fries, chicken florentine & waffle, we both agreed that our food was delicious. I would definitely recommend booking as even for a Saturday lunchtime it was busy. We will definitely be returning soon with friends.

I don't often give 5 star reviews for pubs but this 16th century one hit the spot because of the service and the food. We went there for dinner on consecutive nights. The first night was a Thursday and we got in very easily. The second night was very busy and we hadn't booked but the person running the place found us a table for two after a bit of a search. All staff were friendly and helpful on both occasions. My wife had the beef burger on the first night. It came in a brioche bun so was a good size. She rated the small bowl of slaw the best she's ever had. And the beef patty was also delicious, apparently. She's not a big chip eater so I also got to taste part of the dish! My bangers and mash was a massive serve. Three large sausages, lots of mash plus some nicely cooked veg. And a lovely gravy, Next night saw us order squid (as a main) and the pork slices. The squid was very good by all accounts. It came with a fresh side salad. The pork belly slices were again very large pieces. They were tender but the star was the top notch crackling on each piece. The mustard mash was also very nice. It was a rich dish and I only managed to get through two pieces of pork. Drinks were fine. We had wine and there was enough variety to meet both our needs. Recommended.

Me and my partner wanted to go out for a nice Friday evening meal. We searched around everywhere looked at different variations of menus. Some places were booked up and others the menu choices were not very exciting. We came across this pub. I tried booking online but the time I selected was not available. I called up and spoke to someone on the bar and he managed to fit us in for 7:30pm. When we arrived we went through to the bar before being led to our table. We sat at the back up the steps looking out of a window/door it was lovely as the baby lambs were about! (Really felt like Spring!) the restaurant was quite busy and everyone’s looked like they were enjoying there meals. We ordered some drinks and browsed through the menu. I was stuck for choice there so many delicious choices. We always try to go for something a bit different and wouldn’t usually have at home. We had starters and mains. I had cheesy garlic bread- always a good start. Very tasty and the waitress even recommended the garlic bread. My partner chose the Panko halloumi fries and a dip- these were delicious. Mains my partner had the fish and chips and peas/tartare sauce- he thoroughly enjoyed this. I had the beef burger. I can honestly say it was the best burger I have ever had out! The burger itself was possibly rubbed in a seasoning of some kind it was delicious, paired with cheese and bacon and lettuce in a bun with skin on fries and coleslaw. There was no bad word about our meals they were very very nice. We was both full up and didn’t have room for puddings even though they looked scrumptious too. (Next time!) We was well looked after and asked how our food was. The staff were friendly and polite. There was a nice atmosphere and everyone else in the restaurant looked like they were enjoying themselves. I don’t think I saw a plate left with any food on it! We hope to return here again some time. And we will be recommending to friends/family. 10/10 👍

Roast beef wasn’t nice. The meat was hard to chew and felt unwell after eating.

Great place for Sunday lunch. Food well cooked and at reasonable prices. Varied menu to suit all tastes. You can even eat outside in their garden on warm, sunny days

Fantastic food, great service and staff could not have been more helpful. Had a couple of average meals here in the past but this time was lovely. Will definitely go again

Revisited as forgotten, it still is right at the top of our list for somewhere to eat and meet up. Gorgeous food from a very sensible menu. Something for everyone and anyone. This is real home cooking at its best, oh yes, Harvey's and a good selection of well presented beers. Friendly welcome to our booked table along with perfect service.

We hadn't been to The Cock for an age. I was surprised but very grateful to get a reservation 3/4 hour before our sitting. A lovely lady on the phone worked her magic for us. Thank you again. We both had roast meals this Sunday visit. I have to say and no fibbing, this was the most delicious roast meal I've had in yonks. We don't have Sunday roast at home, so having one is a treat. The yorkie was almost plate size! All veg was so perfectly cooked, crispy where it should be, firmer where it needed to be, and tasty right the way around this feast. We appreciate you all immensely.

Very nice family meal for six people. We all enjoyed our freshly cooked meals, the steaks were cooked to perfection & the Sussex smokies, steak & ale pie & scampi were very tasty. Good portion size for everyone, only room for ice cream afterwards. It’s been at least a decade since I visited the pub. The price was fair & competitive. Will definitely return.

We visited for a Saturday evening meal. The staff were friendly and efficient, serving our drinks and food quickly. We had steak, turkey pie and sausage with mash, and all three meals were tasty and cooked perfectly. There was a good mix of customers which created a friendly and pleasant atmosphere - the roaring fire also helped. We shall return.

Stopped off here on spec for Sunday lunch. It was very busy and we hadn't booked but fortunately they were able to fit us in. We had the roast lamb and our friend the Sussex Smokie. It was all delicious and piping hot. Excellent service and a lovely open fire in the bar. Well worth a visit and obviously a popular place

Absolutely lovely traditional pub to visit. Great welcome, cosy vibes and a roaring fire, what more could you want? Well, I had probably one of the best burgers I've had in my life! Can definitely recommend the venison burger and chips. The wife and I had a Stilton and mushroom starter which was sublime. The only issue was had was....no room for desert! We'll be back soon to remedy this for sure.

Lovely mid week meal out with the friends. Varied menu choices and quality food

The pub looks very enticing from the outside. However it flatters to deceive from the atmosphere and decor. The menu offers an array of bistro food. Unfortunately our experience was awful. Our party ordered the rump steak, prawn and chorizo linguine, the steak and ale pie and the pork belly. The steak was ordered rare but arrived well done. This was returned and a slightly better steak was offered. The prawn linguine pasta over cooked and was served dry and overpowered by the chorizo which was served as large chunks. The pork belly crackling was soft and chewy not crisp as it should be. The staff were friendly and attentive but the food was way below par. I’m sorry but they need to do better.

WOW! What an amazing FOH greeting, an absolute top notch menu, fantastic variety. All 3 of my courses were totally on point, superbly dished up & served, compliments to the chef, food was out of this world. 10 out of 10. I would also like to say a huge thank you to Claire & the rest of the staff. Highly, highly recommend.

We booked a last minute early evening meal with family members. Hadn’t been for several years (last visit was to the lovely garden but this was a winter’s night) and it was good to return. There was a warm welcome, great service and delicious food thank you. Mmmmmm.

Lovely staff but poor food. Linguine that was so overcooked it had almost turned to mush and was really very unpleasant and almost inedible. Carrot, coriander and orange soup that was definitely not! It was green and tasted of celery so presumably was actually vegetable soup. This was okay. Both were accompanied by white ciabatta type bread (garlic with the pasta) which was toasted and not very nice. The speed at which food was coming out made it clear nothing was freshly prepared and the microwave must have been working overtime.

The building is cosy and comfortable and the staff are welcoming and efficient, but the food. Oh dear! I hope the chef was having a day off before Christmas and it was not the normal standard. I had the liver and the other meal was the Sussex Smokie. The liver was a big lump of undercooked pig’s liver with lumpy mashed potatoes. It was not pleasant The Smokie consisted of 3 fingers of fish in a watery sauce. It was not pleasant. This used to be a favourite pub of mine, but I will wait before I try it again

Not been before but will return!

What a lovely pub, had a good selection of food and when it arrived it was excellent. Staff were attentive and the service very good. We had a lovely lunch and plan to go back again. It has adequate parking, would suggest you book in advance.

Great meal catch up with friends.

Fantastic food. Great staff. I will be back.

Lovely atmosphere, especially on a cold winter evening by the open fire! Staff are pleasant, polite, and attentive without being obtrusive. Great menu, and food is exceptionally good, well cooked and seasoned, and adequate portion size. We finished stuffed! Very enjoyable, relaxing evening. Thank you.

Lovely atmosphere, especially on a cold winter evening by the open fire! Staff are pleasant, polite, and attentive without being obtrusive. Great menu, and food is exceptionally good, well cooked and seasoned, and adequate portion size. We finished stuffed! Very enjoyable, relaxing evening. Thank you.

We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at The Cock Inn. It was a return visit and we were not disappointed, apart from a slight niggle that their Christmas decorations were only partially complete. The menu has a very good selection of choices and the food was beautifully presented and on hot plates! The portions were of a good size and the desserts gave a good choice with one or two more unusual items. Everything was delicious and the staff were polite and helpful. Overall a great evening and good value for money.

The food is good and served with a smile

I was in group of 27. Staff were really helpful and nothing was to much trouble. Food was really good.

I wrote the below a year sgo.. Just as good on return... Enjoyed a very pleasant lunch here.. Good fire in the bar area. Friendly service and a very tempting menu to choose from Thoroughly recommended.

We visited as a party of 12. The roasts came out really quickly. The lamb was really nice quality and tender. There were vegetarian and gluten free options for the roasts as well. Even separate gluten free gravy. The pub had it's radiators on which was nice. Always a bonus when it's warm! I had the Mexican beef burger which was delicious. There was loads of guacamole in it. The chips were also fried to perfection. The Cock is dog friendly as well if you sit in a certain area.

Decided to visit The Cock after the great reviews! We were not disappointed! We all enjoyed tasty starters, followed by 3 different fish dishes - all cooked perfectly. We received a warm welcome & excellent service. We’ll be back!

Nice location and garden. very picturesque. Food was generous and good and there was a good atmosphere. Service was friendly and welcoming

Clean old style pub with good food and a nice atmosphere. Staff were really helpful and the selection of food on the menu is very impressive. Will definitely be back to try more of it and price is also very worth it. Enjoyed this pub very much and is definitely the shining light in Ringmer.

The food was excellent, we all chose roast beef, the staff were so friendly and couldn’t of been more helpful especially as we had booked a table for six when in fact there were eight of us. This is the first time we have eaten...

Wanted to enjoy the late summer sunshine so popped out for an impromptu lunch, picked The Cock as it had such good reviews, I can understand why! Our starters (Stilton Mushrooms & Garlic Prawns) were really delicious, and the mains were great as well. Decent...

Third attempt to find a pub with a table at 5.30 on a Saturday evening. Having said that, excellent Harvey's to wash down great homemade steak and ale and salmon. A bit quiet!

had a very good meal, carvery with choice of meats,selection of vegetables,potatoes were rather hard,i expect in oven to long,very enjoyable apple and berry crumble.price we had to pay for a small glass of wine was rather high,

Staff and food excellent. A great meal at a decent price. A very comfortable lunchtime experience. Thank you.

Have been this pub many, many times over the years, under several different managers. Generally the food has always been very good with a good selection for dairy intolerant. However im recent times some of the customer service is lacking. They now close at 10...

It was highly recommended for its service and its food but the amount of steps one had to climb to reach the door and the closeness of the tables and chairs made anyone with mobility problems, such as myself, think twice before going in the...

We have been coming to the Cock Inn quite a few times now. They have a great selection on the menu, and I can assure you, you will not be disappointed. The staff and very welcoming and friendly. In a lovely location.

Fantastic food, great service staff so very helpful

Very nice pub for a visit. Food is first class, staff were super friendly & beer selection was nice. Would recommend

Tucked away off the main road, this pub has everything. Nice garden, lovely old pub with a variety of spaces, Harveys best, and GORGEOUS food. Proper Sussex provender, felicious meat, Sussex smokie, pasta dishes and plenty of veg and vegan. A hit with the locals...

Nice place plenty of parking. Attentive and friendly staff. Food with a good selection with some unusual items. Good size portions. Nice beer. Ticks all the boxes.

Been there several times always good food

We ate here because of the high ratings it has on Trip Advisor, but were sadly disappointed. The food is very average for an English pub (we had duck, linguine, a burger and ciabatta) . The old pub itself is very small, so we were...

Located just outside Lewes town on the A26 towards Uckfield. The Pub/restaurant has a very relaxing ambience with comfortable seats around the bar area, and restaurant. I went there for lunch ,and found the staff friendly, welcoming, and highly efficient. The food served was of...

Lovely pub. Always good food and friendly staff. Nice garden and dog friendly.

Been in a few times, and they've got the bill wrong a few times as well..... food is good and think individuals try to give a good service but lacking attention to detail.

Great food, beer and atmosphere. We had the Sussex Smokie and the Duck, both were really good and the Chocolate Brownie was just fab.

Great location. firendly staff, good service. Best pub food in Sussex. Parking, garden for indoor or outdoor eating. Log fire in the winter. Excellent landlords. We visit there at least once a week.

Stop for lunch with my wife at the cock inn in mid July 2023 , wether you eat inside in the winter by the fire or outside in the summer the food and service are great I had the steak and ale pie and my...

Really good pub, an idealic setting in the East Sussex countryside. Great food, great service and great beer.

Literally one of our favourite places. Staff and food here are hard to come by. My favourite meal is the sussex smockie

Great customer service,and hard working and friendly staff ( 2 x front of house staff ) , the owners should be proud.. we had the Sussex smokie and fish and chips which were very good and reasonably priced. Harvey’s beer was a perfect Harvey’s for...

It always has a friendly atmosphere, food excellent and have a good laugh with the staff. We meet up with friends from Crowborough and we live in Sompting. Always a great lunch.

As usual an excellent lunch at the Cock Inn. We have tried many pubs in the area for our monthly get together with friends but always return to the Cock and have done for many years. Thanks to all the lovely staff for making our...

Waited forever for our food which when it arrived was a massive disappointment. Economy deep fried calamari instead of fresh squid, a mezze board with processed hummus and Doritos and a bowl of prawns. Main courses were cold and extremely basic. Wont be going again.

Lovely friendly service from all staff. Food was quickly served hot and fresh. Would prefer gravy served separately on a roast but very minor detail. Lovely pub recommended 👌

Lovely pub and massive beer garden. Food was very good, and staff very friendly would definitely recommend

Nice location and a decent pub but subpar service, however it does decent food. Only visit as a back up.

wonderful food and service, high end gastro pub menu

A thoroughly enjoyable meal that arrived so quick at a very reasonable price, very friendly staff and well kept beer also. A lovely ambience that is so quintessential a traditional English pub. Stan

brilliant staff nice fresh cooked food beautiful pub and garden

Love this pub great menu food fantastic great staff awesome

Cannot wait to go again. The menu was exciting and the staff super professional and friendly at the same time.