The Ginger Fox Public House in Mid Sussex

Thought we would struggle to get down from London in time for dinner on a Friday evening Delighted we got a booking here Lovely Maitre'd and waiting staff Food really tasty especially the rabbit leg scotch egg, rump steak , Chocolate Delice and Chilean Red Loved the feel of the beautiful thatched building

This is a mixed bag of a review. Good food and value for money. Service is very friendly but a bit too casual - leaning against the wall when taking our order, calling us 'you guys' - quibbles I know but a little irritating. I know that it is now increasingly the norm for dogs to be taken everywhere but they should not be allowed in restaurants. The one at a table near ours was constantly being touched, petted and fussed over by the owner ( not by the staff I must say) and at one point jumped up at the table - at best a distraction, at worse a health hazard. The room we dined in would benefit from some art work - and bare brick doesn't do much for the acoustic. But - the food was simple but good, well seasoned and well presented. The fondant celeriac with cherries was particularly good and the chicken was tender and juicy. It was encouraging to see the restaurant so busy especially during what is a difficult time for the hospitality industry. So. definitely worth a visit.

We enjoyed our experience here. We were given a friendly welcome and we were asked if we wanted to go straight to our table, but as we’d arrived early, we opted for a pre-dinner drink in the bar. The issue here was that there were only two tables, with two armchairs per table and stools. One table was occupied by a member of staff using a laptop. It would have been much more comfortable if we all had been able to relax in armchairs. I’d requested a quiet table and we were seated in an area with few tables away from the restaurant proper. The issue here, was acoustics, the brick walls creating a sound bounce, so the area wasn’t particularly quiet. Dining seats are hard. We were served by a very pleasant young man who was attentive and friendly, but clearly he’d been told to ask guests if everything was satisfactory- quite right of course, just not four or five times! However, the most important factor must be food and food here was very good. The menu was very interesting, certainly not run of the mill and had some most intriguing contents. Two of us opted for the celeriac fondant with pickled cherries and this dish was very good indeed, the cherries complementing the celeriac perfectly. Two of us chose the vegetable risotto as our mains and again the dish was very good, certainly flavoursome, but we felt the texture should have been more creamy and seasoning needed slight adjustment. Having said that, the vegetables were fresh, seasonal, al dente and overall the dish was extremely nice. Bread, served at the beginning of our dinner was disappointing and had a “supermarket” quality. We decided that dessert was a step too far as we were quite replete and had enjoyed a satisfying dinner. We would hope that the menu changes seasonably which would certainly ensure that we return. The wine list here is comprehensive and most listings are very reasonably priced with one or two items over-priced, but there is enough here to please most people. The Ginger Fox is a very good place to lunch/dine and it won’t break your bank.

Nice friendly staff and nice old pub with good choices of food, only negative is the noise from passing traffic if like me you wanted to eat/drink in the gardens.

We have been scouring Sussex for the perfect Sunday roast, but everywhere has failed on their roast potatoes, until now (crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle - the perfect roastie). Will definitely be coming here again.

We had drinks in the beautiful garden for a large group of friends, followed by lunch in the restaurant. The whole team pulled out the stops to make this 60th celebration special, but super Shan and the lovely Esme deserve particular mention. As do the chefs! Every course was delicious. Would recommended this place and all its ginger sisters to anyone looking for a quality meal with truly delightful service.

The food was stunning! I can’t wait to go back, the staff was very friendly and it has a nice atmosphere. We sat in the garden for dinner as it was a nice evening, very pleasant out there.

Would come here for drinks but not to eat as overpriced. The staff were lovely but there was no atmosphere in the restaurant. There was no choice of vegetables on the menu but apparently had we asked they would have given us some! For the price a very average meal ☹️

Visited for a late Sunday roast. Fantastic place. Attentive and welcoming staff, lovely beer garden and delicious food. Will be back! Thank-you

Had a cracking afternoon. Great food, wonderful service and a beautiful setting. Will definitely be returning and would highly recommend

Loved the cute thatched roof, old timely pub vibes. The food was delicious. Almost former style roast, by which I mean very nicely curated and tasted unbelievable. We had the beef and pork and would recommend. There’s easy parking and we didn’t find it too busy (arrived without a reservation). The only photo I have is my sausage dog sitting in a strange way outside, so enjoy!

Beautiful restaurant, lovely friendly staff. Roast was top notch. Thinnest slice of lamb I've ever had but still tasty. The cheesy celeriac was amazing.

I came here with my wife on a gorgeous sunny evening and sat outside with our dogs. I ordered the hake and a carafe of wine, when it arrived was completely shocked. It was a minuscule tail end piece that was no more than 6cm long and 1 cm thick. When I mentioned this to the very kind server she was extremely apologetic and said that she would replace it. By this point my wife was mid way through hers so declined as it would take another 15 mins by which time…. Our server was very embarrassed and said that she would have complained also, especially at this price. Given the heritage of the Ginger group, this was way below par and whoever sent that from the pass should have known better. There was also no discount offered off our bill. Not quite the service I was expecting. Shocking.

Just looking for somewhere to get a drink near the A23. Very much a dining pub but we were served just a drink without any fuss. Nice surroundings, and drinks prices quite reasonable for the area. Food menu looked good, we may come back again and try that.

This place is really just if you are eating. Called in for a pint and the only place to sit was in 2 deck chairs/small plastic ‘table’ in the garden…..where everyone else was eating on the picnic tables. Quite tight car park.

Our new favourite having tried for the first time today. Excellent food and service. Great atmosphere in the garden and the playground for children is such a bonus

Lovely gastro pub, friendly service, amazing starters and mains (although portions were tiny and burger was dry).

Nice place, not keen on people just drinking in my experience, won't to sell you food

Not bad but very over priced for extremely small portions!

Loved the pie! They really delivered on brilliant food and lovely service. Great place to go if you’re looking for something casual and relaxed but still very special.

Pub food at its best. Traditional English styles with perfectly cooked meats. The lamb options were fantastic. Highly recommend the lamb pie and beef scotch egg. Service was perfect.

Food excellent environment cramped a little

A little disappointing Sunday lunch all in all. Service was lovely but the food was a little on the average side, particularly for the price - which was a shame as we were there for a birthday meal!

Delicious roast and great service! Will definitely be back

Oh, what a fantastic pub. The Ginger Fox has everything going for it. Beautiful garden, heavenly food - the roasts are a great portion and some of the best in the UK - and friendly, prompt service. This gastropub sits in a lovely location in the middle of the countryside, has beautiful decor inside and has ample car parking. What more could anyone want? One of the best pubs in the UK.

Exceptional food, the best our family get together have had in a long time, the staff were superb

The Ginger fox is magnificent! I would totally recommend

We had a table of 4 adults and 1 child, staff were fantastic and food was wonderful. Highly recommended

Genuinely dog friendly. Excellent friendly service (and this was a busy Saturday lunchtime). Lovely warm atmosphere.

Went here for lunch today, amazing service, delicious food, perfectly cooked steak with perfectly cooked sides. Thank you so much.

First time visit. Came for a roast for 2, good service, very tasty food and plentiful, nice atmosphere. 12% service charge is added on the bill but we were happy to pay this as the service was attentive. We look forward to coming back :)

We have been to The Ginger Fox several times and we have always enjoyed it. The food is wonderful as is the service and atmosphere. They also cater for food intolerances and there are vegetarian options available on the dishes of the day board and main menu. It is also situated in a beautiful part of Sussex near the South Downs and has a lovely garden which is great for dining outdoors in the warmer months.

Not the best on food but service was good. Was Boxing day so could explain how quiet. Staff efficient and other patrons friendly. Food so so and pricey we thought!

Didn't eat today but will be back, menu looked lovely. Friendly staff & service spot on 👍

Lovely food, amazing little find whilst in the south downs

Service is always good here, food likewise but just a little too pricey. Mains are usually good but the desserts are always fantastic!

The Ginger Fox is a hidden countryside gem - superb cuisine with a family friendly ambience.

Fantastic venue for lunch. I turned up early for a lunch appointment due to no traffic on M25. About 90 mins early. The restaurant was not even open yet, they found me a spot where I could work, brought me coffee and drinks until my colleagues arrived. Once they arrived and was ready to eat, the food was excellent. We all had a variety of starters and mains and not one thing to question, it was sublime. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone Andrew, would really like to take my wife there. Distance may be a challenge for lunch though. Would definitely recommend.

Delicious Sunday roast, the service was excellent too

Outstanding food and consistently good. Book early. Atmosphere is genial although the restaurant can be a little drafty. Take a blanket and enjoy snuggling up instead.

What a shame such a lovely venue and the food did look good. We arrived without a booking on a Saturday and understand its a busy venue but all the staff were rude when we asked if we could just sit down for a quick drink. "You can't sit outside, defiantly not if you're just having a drink." There were free tables the whole time we were there but got sat inside reluctantly. We ordered a snack bowl of deep fried jalapenos which were nice and had one drink. We then left and the bill came with 12.5% service charge on it. We asked if it could be taken off and were met with "WHY? you had food!" it got taken off in the end but it felt like becase we weren't booked and we didn't sit down for a full meal we weren't worth bothering with. Such a shame customer service lets a wonderful venue down. Everyone was rude.

Absolutely cannot fault the food, service or atmosphere - easily our favourite place!

Food and service was great. Sat in the garden, lovely setting. The only issue was we ordered a glass of red wine and were given a very expensive glass... not known until we got the bill!

Great food and a warm welcome. Felt very relaxed and happy after our evening here. Would definitely recommend.

Went upstairs better to stay for me downstairs .

My first time here but it won't be the last! Food was exceptional and service friendly and attentive. I'd very much recommend this place. Not cheap but worth every penny.

Lovely food, I am a vegetarian & my lunch was 5 star.

Nice place to eat and drink, garden was nice, I didn't really like the 12.5% gratuity added but overall I'd visit again

We ate outside. Seating is generous and well spaced. The food portions are also generous and the staff are both friendly and helpful. Great venue for a Sunday roast.

I was excited to experience the ginger fox after a recommendation. When questioned inside or outside eating preference we asked for indoors, our waitress escorted us to an isolated area where we sat on our own right next to the toilet. My daughter asked for a coke, the waitress brought the wrong drink, the food arrived promptly and we were unable to fault the main course however the waitress seemed disconnected and rarely checked in with us at any given time. The recommended pudding left a burnt after taste on our palets and our glasses were removed by the waitress without asking if we would require any more drinks. When asked for the bill again we were left for some considerable amount of time and therefore approached another member of staff. Once leaving we approached the main exit and quickly had to step asside for the waitress whom barged past us without saying thank you. We will definitely NOT be returning

Went on the 26th with the dog to celebrate Fiona and Fergus's birthday. Food was up to it's normal brilliant standard and service was slick and friendly as always. Thoroughly recommend

Lovely elderflower and mint non alcoholic cocktail.

Went here last year for a Sunday roast, was absolutely delicious. Lovely garden to sit in the sun and enjoy a tipple or two!

We're fast becoming regulars at The Ginger Fox, and for good reason. Refined pub food, wonderful staff and they make a decent cocktail.

Wasn’t looking for this place but stumbled across it on the way home, and I’m glad I did! The beer garden is lovely, my kids enjoyed playing in the play area, the Vegan Burger was the best one I’ve ever had and my wife thoroughly enjoyed her spicy margarita and the beetroot gnocchi! It wasn’t the cheapest pub I’ve come across but the food alone was worth it… you get what you pay for as they say! I’m summary, I’ve saved it to my favourites and I’ll be coming back for sure 👌🏾 PS: The service was 10/10 - very attentive and smiled throughout 😊🙌🏽

Gorgeous meal. Excellent service. Starters: Mackerel Mains: Rump steak Dessert’s: ice cream, 2 scoops Wine. Albourne Estate white. Stunning.

Lovely food. Excellent service. Nice garden and interior too.

Chose the GF to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary. Great choice. Delicious food from an interesting menu. Service was quick and charming. Laura looked after us and gave the evening a special touch at the end of the meal to make it a memorable date night. Highly recommended.

Amazing food lovely Staff. Seating in the garden Very comfortable Dog friendly. Would highly recommend a visit.

I had been once before many years ago and sat in the garden. I remember that the food was lovely and I enjoyed the garden space. Or recent visit was not very pleasant, although staff were friendly, I didn't feel we were made to feel welcome. It strikes me as a little snobbish. The vast majority of people seemed to have travelled there by luxury vehicle. Despite the place being almost completely empty, we were seated right at the back of the restaurant about 50cm from the maitre d' cupboard and tight next to another couple. The other couple spoke with low voices but I could still understand every word they said which didn't make me want to have a conversation with my partner. Or waitress was forever coming to the maitre d' cupboard getting supplies, folding napkins etc She asked if we wanted dessert and as we said no were presented with the bill within seconds. Lastly, my partner want asked how he would like his burger and it was not very nice. The meat was overcooked, the presentation want great as it was served in a huge white plate with a tiny bowl of chips and no side salad, not even a leave. Will not visit again.

Tucked away country pub with a good sized beer garden. It was raining when we went so the dining room was quite full but the staff managed to accommodate our table for two. It has the vibe of a smart restaurant but maintains the character of the pub. Definitely more of a place to go for a meal rather than a cosy drink. Nice atmosphere overall. Excellent Bloody Mary, nice pint of Long Man ale and a fantastic lamb Sunday roast. Decent sized portions! Highly recommend

Have had many people recommend The Ginger Fox - and we found out why last night. Fantastic food that the whole team clearly love. Great atmosphere and wonderful front of house staff.

Friendly, welcoming staff and a lovely Christmassy atmosphere. Busy but not noisy so we could at least chat without shouting and we didn’t feel crammed in unlike some other restaurants. The food was very tasty and beautifully presented. Our only grumble was that the rump steak was absolutely tiny, like the size of a small fillet steak but slightly chewy, sat on a blob of puree and two kale leaves with about 10 chips on the side. Not great value for nearly £25. I would return but probably only for a special occasion as it’s not cheap and the portions are a bit on the small side. However, it’s a lovely place if you’re looking for something different.

amazing food. Best service. Great waiter. nothing to fault.

Very nice pub . Lovely staff. Would definitely go back. The beer garden is very nice

Nice venue. Food nicely presented and cooked well.

Food was very good, but portion size varied. Very nice setting, staff were attentive and well prepared. Home prepared and cooked food was very good indeed. Wine was very expensive, especially the local wines.

Stayed nearby and fancied going out for dinner, staff were really welcoming and food was great. Little on the pricey side but overall really good food and drink.

Friendly staff. Good parking. Can get busy at the weekend so booking highly recommended.

Fantastic 60th birthday lunch in the garden today. Very friendly and welcoming. Food was excellent and a surprise with dessert to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Not to be missed!

Love stopping in here for a drink. Lovely spot and friendly staff

What a lovely place. We went for a Sunday lunch - have to say it was the best roast I have had outside of my kitchen 😊, there was no part of it that wasn’t spot on. I’m quite picky and it was lovely. As was the faultless service. Thank you Ginger Fox it was a pleasure and when I’m visiting son again we will return 👌🏼 PS I don’t drink but son and daughter had the spicy bloody Mary’s and said they were the best they had tasted 🤗

What a find. If you didn't know it was there you'd pass it. This is a lovely place to sit and have a drink. Great size Garden with a kids climbing frame. Dog friendly, even having tables inside if needed. Serving delicious food inside and out for those lovely summer evenings. Service was superb, very quick and friendly, even giving us a heads up as to a large table making an order soon. So get your order in quick. I have no doubt this place will fill all your needs and totally recommend it to all

Five stars again today. Such a good place.

Great atmosphere, very friendly and helpful staff. The food was delicious and good portion.Big selection in drinks.Nice garden with spacious tables and sunbrellas, trees to keep you in the shade,and play area. I would call it a hidden gem.

Pub was lovely, food was nice. The blond waitress with short hair and tattoos was so rude to us. Unnecessarily. We asked to switch tables before we sat down as the dog at the next table didn’t seem to like our dog and she said a sharp and rude NO to us, saying that they were fully booked. Half the garden was and remained empty till we left just before closing time. She is the only reason we won’t go back.

Really nice food and fantastic service. Not massive portions but very high quality and will be going again!

I've been to the Ginger Fox many times over the years, this time it was very very disappointed. Very poor service and very rude. After the have changed the wine I will say over price and not worth. I really feel very disappointed with places after many times we want there the food it was disgusting, as we only tried the food and we left it how it come the waiter she didn’t even bother to ask if there is something wrong, we asked for the bill very disappointed then she said it was everything ok with the food. I really feel I won’t to say no it’s not it was horrible as you can see we haven’t eat anything, but I preferred to say nothing just get out and never go there again. For the end of course we spent 140£ what a waste. I wish a good look to this place.

Brilliant food and great service.

I've been to the Ginger Fox many times over the years, and have sent literally over 50 people to eat there from my B&B in recommendation too. The food is wonderful, the wine list was once great (sadly not quite as inspiring anymore - no more interesting wines by the glass and not as much range by half as they used to) but it's the food portions have been getting smaller and smaller to the point that it's now ridiculous. One 3 inch diameter circular rump steak with a portion consisting of 10 chips for £27. To put it into perspective, my 8 year old son (with a normal appetite) has to have an adult size portion of food and order extra chips to fill him up! The meals come on large plates which highlights the small size of them even more. This lack of food would be helped (although not the cost of it) if there were side dishes of vegetables that you could order. Apparently it is possible for them to provide side dishes, but there aren't any on the menu, which is a very basic omission for this level of restaurant. Sadly I'm going to have to recommend The Fig Tree in Hassocks (where the ex head-chef of The Ginger Fox now resides) instead from now on.

3 undercooked roast potatoes, 2 thin slices of overcooked beef and a plate of raw veg. Starter and dessert passable. Not worth £100 for 2 people

I visited with my sister for a late lunch. Service was excellent and food was de-lish. Very welcoming and friendly and a great place to unwind after a productive day.

Very nice stop off just outside of Brighton, not so much in the winter just for a pint as it's basically just a restaurant but the food we had was very good. Having been in the summer as well I can confirm the garden is pleasant as well.

We booked this place for Mum's birthday . The menu was printed on plain paper, and there was no cover or at least poly pocket for protection. The daily special offer was exactly by our table on the wall. Customers were coming and looking above our heads, weird feeling. The food was ok, but lamb was rare cooked, which I didn't expect as nothing was mentioned on the menu, disappointing. our waiter , can't remember his name(walking like a ballet dancer)was really friendly and helpful .

Just enjoyed my third visit to The Ginger Fox!! It’s a great pub to visit any time of the year - the restaurant area is cosy in the colder months and there is a wonderful sunny garden to enjoy in the Summer. The service here is warm and friendly and the food is exceptional for what is essentially ‘pub grub’ - modern, tasty, and made using seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients. I’ve enjoyed every dish I’ve eaten here. Hoping to come back again soon!! P.s. If you’re having a beer, the crispy jalapeños with blue cheese dip are a must!!

FIVE STARS!!! If i could give more stars i would. Went on a Sunday evening. The food and service was great! The cocktails and roasts (lamb and pork belly) were amazing! Staff were very kind!

Amazing country pub. Friendly staff and tasty food, you should go if you’re nearby! Just remember to book as it gets pretty busy.

Reception we have received when stopping for lunch after a walk at devil's dyke was not very warm. I guess we didn't look the right part. Been told spaces are limited for people with dogs as it was reserved for others but nobody turned up while we had to sit by the door. Maybe next time don't judge people by their looks. Food was OK, nothing special but quite steep for what it is. Won't be coming back.

Overall, the service and food was good but I’ve marked them down a star due to drinks and sides being unjustifiably expensive (£4.50 for one slice of bread each and £21 for a carafe of the cheapest white wine), and a real lack of menu items suitable for those who don’t eat red meat (there were about 5 mains with beef/lamb but one fish and one vegetarian). This meant I was really struggling with what to order and was rather put off after being charged for two bread portions.

Great food, superbly cooked and beautifully presented, very helpful and welcoming staff. Would thoroughly recommend.

very nice food and good service but not cheap

All gorgeous and flawless as usually. Only sad the wine flight wasn't available.

The food was lovely however I do feel it was very over priced for the quality we received. We went to the ginger fox a few years ago and the food was so much nicer and better value for money. Tom the waiter was totally amazing in every single way. He couldn’t have done more for us and is very good at his job. Thanks Tom.

Loved it. Fabulous lunch - Welsh Rarebit was perfect!

Lovely little pub conveniently located close to walking routes within the South Downs. Excellent service, cozy atmosphere and good food, although the delicious roasts were let down slightly by the potatoes which were neither crispy nor fluffy.

Went on a very cold December night. Warm welcome, with a lovely fire going. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Despite lots going on, never felt neglected. Food was exceptional, had scallops for starter, steak for main and cheesecake for pudding. All cooked perfectly. Good selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Not the cheapest, but good value for the quality. Highly recommend.

Nice pub, nice food and friendly staff

Very disappointing experience. Food over priced for what it is, and the smell coming from the toilets was extremely off putting. Waiting staff very attentive but overall not worth the money.

Food is nice pub is nice but inside is lacking in character. No curtains, pictures looks like they have just moved in. Still worth a visit.

Went with friends during the week food quality was exceptional every meal was delicious and presented beautifully only complaint … wanted more !!