The Ginger Fox Public House in Mid Sussex

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!

Food excellent environment cramped a little

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.

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.

Delicious Sunday roast, the service was excellent too

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 😊🙌🏽

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.

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!

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

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 !!

Went today lovely friendly greeting as walked in and food was amazing not the cheapest but worth that little bit more Thanks

Never disappoints, always consistently good. The specials board is a treat - venison pie today was sublime and my trout and watermelon starter was so fresh and light. Great attentive and knowledgeable serving team only adds to the overall greatness of this lovely pub.

Incredible food. Excellent wine list

Lovley steak 😍😍😍😍 this place is quality over quality 👌 👏 beautiful surroundings and attentive staff, fantastic laid back atmosphere

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, amazing food. The best pub food I’ve had in a very long time. An absolute must if you’re in the area. Cannot recommend enough!

Went for a family reunion and had a fabulous meal. My son said the venison was the best he had ever tasted. Lovely and attentive service. We will definitely be back.

Just terrific. Must stop and try.

Sunday lunch was lovely, plenty of vegetables could of done with slightly more meat with the roast beef but definitely wouldn’t put me off going back. Lots of room for big groups. Staff were very attentive and kept drinks continuously topped up. Was an expensive lunch, but like I said will definitely be going back.

The staff were really lovely, we sat in the garden and was offered blankets and heaters as it was a bit chilly. The food was literally flawless, it was so nice and came out in a timely manner. The menu and the specials were really interesting, it was hard to choose what to have. Have already booked to go back again, would recommend for a family lunch.

I Question the excellent food reviews. We were disappointed to be served spoonful of watery mashed potato, which was actually powdered mash with high salt content. The pie was frozen (looked like a pukka) spoonful of cabbage. We did not eat more than the spoonful of watery mash. We ordered a portion of chips for a 3 year old - they were served burnt and oiley. We complained and left thee restaurant. We would give no star's but did give 1 for the staff who were better than the food. Could not recommend

Lovely garden, great place for special but relaxed meal with friends or family. Great service, interesting wine selection, good choice on menu,, something to suit everyone

Travelled to Brighton last Sunday. Looked on Google Maps for recommendations in the area, but outside town. Warm welcome for us and the dog. Ordered one roast and one hake. Food superb! Staff very customer orientated, and attentive. Sadly live 50 miles away, otherwise it would be a regular haunt! Well done waiting staff, kitchen staff, management and all evolved!

So pleased to have discovered this pub after a visit to Albourne wine estate. Great service, lovely food and excellent coffee. Knowledgeable staff and a good selection of wines and beers. It’s on the higher end of pricing but the quality of the food is much higher than most pounds I have been to recently. Good veggie options too. Excellent walks within minutes and close to the coast if you want some beach time.

Great place to visit. Maybe book in advance. Food is very very good. The kitchen and the front of house team are awesome. Not cheap but happy to pay for the excellent service and yummy dishes the place has to offer. Can’t wait to return.

Excellent food. Expensive, but we thought it worth it.

I and my partner often come to Ginger Fox on Sundays to have lunch /dinner and we bring our little one along,never had a problem, the service has been great. However, last Friday I brought my friends along to have a drink ( they traveled far to see me and I wanted to take them to a nice place) . The man who was hosting ( never seen him before) very bluntly said ‘this is not a pub , it’s a restaurant and he seemed incredibly bothered by the fact we only came over for a cocktail. Made me and my friends feel we weren’t welcome at all. Incredibly dissapointing, I’ll be choosing another place for our Sunday meals.

Food is always so good. Menu changes continously. Great Veggie/Vegan options that change also

Great food and brilliant service 👍👍👍

Excellent food choices and service. Picturesque setting

The Ginger Fox is housed in an old inn, and it retains the rustic charm. There is dining indoors or out in a pleasant garden. The food we had was faultless - we both had the crispy lamb shoulder to start, which was delicious, followed by the aged sirloin sharing dish. It was tender and juicy, if a little pricey! Service was attentive, no complaints.

Good food good service. Lovely garden with mouse of passing cars and bikes