The Merrie Harriers in Wealden

Nice old pub with friendly staff and good food, shame they don't have much choice of alcohol free ADULT drinks, just one lager type beer. Considering there's a push nationally to reduce dinking alcohol and with many customers drive to a country pub it's amazing that this (and many other pubs) haven't caught on to the massive range of alcohol free and low alcohol beers, wines and spirit like drinks available. Perhaps stocking a wider range of low alcohol IPAs, Guinness Zero, Gordons and Tanqueray 0.0% Gin also sparkling Prosecco type wines. The designated driver will thank you.

Lovely food great pub friendly family great atmosphere

Seeing as my review of this pub seems to have disappeared, I'll place it again. Staying in the area, this was the closest pub for us to go to, however sitting down you immediately got quite a horrible feeling, the table was sticky all over. It had obviously not been cleaned properly. The meal itself ok, nothing special but the beer was EXPENSIVE. We went back again another day for a second visit, expecting the tables to have been cleaned in the meantime, but no, still horrendously sticky. I'm not surprised we were the only ones eating there.. we sure wouldn't give it another try.. we value our health too much.

What a fabulous treasure of a pub. The garden with a view to die for over the lovely Sussex countryside. It has a lovely terraced area where we ate outside on a generous table. My vegan food was excellent. Empty plates all round. We had friendly and attentive service by the staff and landlord. Prices were pretty average for Sussex. On the Saturday night we went it was fairly empty which was surprising considering the quality of the experience. We loved it. Highly recommended.

What a fabulous treasure of a pub. The garden with a view to die for over the lovely Sussex countryside. It has a lovely terraced area where we ate outside on a generous table. My vegan food was excellent. Empty plates all round. We had friendly and attentive service by the staff and landlord. Prices were pretty average for Sussex. On the Saturday night we went it was fairly empty which was surprising considering the quality of the experience. We loved it. Highly recommended.

Food was nice but a little pricey, didn’t mind though as £43 all in with 3 pints meal and dessert ain’t extortion and I will if ever that way again do it all over again 👍

Very quiet when we visited,menu was one of the best I've seen for a village pub,food excellent and service too

Never have I visited a pub with such an unfriendly landlord My wife and I are 77 years of age and on sticks. Our car had broken down and we were attempting to contact RAC Rescue. We needed help but none was forthcoming from this unhelpful and not busy publican We settled with drinks in the pub garden but the wait for rescue which we finally achieved was to be long We were stressed, exhausted and very hot A waiter came into the garden and we asked if, in our circumstances, another round of drinks could be brought to us After consulting the landlord the assistant returned to decline us. Those people around us were equally horrified We had no drinks and left after I had had a strong altercation with the most unpleasant landlord, James Never again will I visit this local pub

Never have I visited a pub with such an unfriendly landlord My wife and I are 77 years of age and on sticks. Our car had broken down and we were attempting to contact RAC Rescue. We needed help but none was forthcoming from this unhelpful and not busy publican We settled with drinks in the pub garden but the wait for rescue which we finally achieved was to be long We were stressed, exhausted and very hot A waiter came into the garden and we asked if, in our circumstances, another round of drinks could be brought to us After consulting the landlord the assistant returned to decline us. Those people around us were equally horrified We had no drinks and left after I had had a strong altercation with the most unpleasant landlord, James Never again will I visit this local pub

This pub has so much potential, but it was as dead as a graveyard on the Saturday evening when we went in for a meal. The food was fine and the beer was well kept but a bit pricey.

Lovely village pub, we stopped by for lunch with family and it was delicious. Definitely recommend! It’s a shame this pub isn’t more recognised as it has such potential!! Thank you for a lovely lunch!!

They gave us a lovely welcome and we enjoyed a tasty meal for four of us. The meal was good value and the drinks not exorbitant. Would happily return.

Lovely old world pub with great service.

Lovely pup ordered roast lamb now I shoot for pier marco white and all my venison is sent to all of his restaurants. But the lamb we was served today was raw and it was a shame we couldn’t eat it . couldn’t even cut it with the cutlery we was given needed my knives to kill it again but a great pub hope the chef listens if not I’ll pop round and cook the roast for the day with my mate Gordon lol

It's lunchtime in January. No one has any money because of Christmas spending and the incoming tax bill and it's two days after 'Blue Monday', widely reckoned to be the most miserable day of the year for most. I had recovered from a cancer operation and my friend has been suffering a frozen shoulder for many long weeks so we decided to cheer ourselves up and meet for lunch midway between our respective homes. And what a treat it was. A friendly welcoming landlord and two blazing coal fires in both of the bars. I don't do dry January but having given up beer for a couple of months as my post Christmas diet regime had a cracking Hastings gin and tonic while my pal eased into a crisp pale ale. He doesn't have to worry about his waist like I do! We decided to go for a light lunch with some breaded brie for me and crispy fried chilli beef on a salad bed for my friend. We both enjoyed ours so much that we decided that maybe dietary requirements could and should be sacrificed and, after all, there was salad with it so we simply swopped orders and had what the other had had for seconds. We agreed that our choices were spot on! The wine selection is limited being pretty much red, white and rosé but the red we had was rich and tasty and, most of all, good value. On leaving, as sadly no coffee was available as the delivery was not due until the following day, we agreed that we had both found a new halfway house to enjoy each others' company and a great value, well cooked pub lunch to boot in a proper old pub, the way that they used to be when my friend and I were were young. We won't be that much older before we go back.

Turkey not the best but everything else yummy.

Had a lovely booked meal for my Grandads 90th. Our table was beautifully set up, our food came promptly and all was delicious. I will say the mac and cheese bites I had were quite dry however deep frying pasta will have that effect - it was still tasty. The service was incredible and we'll definitely be going back for casual evenings also.

This is an excellent country pub. We went there for lunch to celebrate a 60th wedding anniversary. Excellent food and unusually for a pub a great selection for vegetarians. Shame it isn't closer to home!

Came here for lunch to celebrate a 60th wedding anniversary. Its a lovely country pub. Food is really good. And unusual to find a pub with such good choice for vegetarians. Wish it was closer to home.

Traditional and cosy pub located in rural Cowbeech. For the quality of the food, it seemed a little overpriced but otherwise an enjoyable visit. Opted for breaded bree for starter and the (spicy) hunter's chicken burger for main. There is a free car park to the side of the pub for patrons.

Stayed at the Merry Harriers, at one of the cottage, it was a little slice of heaven. The food was excellent, had breakfast & dinner. The staff were so friendly, we oved it & will be going back!

Wonderful place to stay, great food & excellent service. Staff so helpful, great customer service!

Superb pub. Very friendly landlord, excellent food (Sea Bass cooked to perfection, Hunter's Chicken Burger excellent, and Chocolate Bread Pudding and Ice Cream to die for!!). Good atmosphere, reasonable prices, great service. Will definitely visit again.

Superb pub. Very friendly landlord, excellent food (Sea Bass cooked to perfection, Hunter's Chicken Burger excellent, and Chocolate Bread Pudding and Ice Cream to die for!!). Good atmosphere, reasonable prices, great service. Will definitely visit again.

And was amazed that they had room for us! Beautiful view lovely garden AND fantastic Sunday roast. The service was great, patient as there was 7 of us who couldn’t decide! Roasts were superb, huge portions! Burger good and the vegetarian options good. Lovely lunch.

Pie as it should be - hot pork today came with proper vegetables and delicious chips and very generous gravy in a boat. Add the fact that they serve Harveys Sussex best as well and what more can you ask?

Absolutely top class pub. Beautifully situated, nice decor and gardens. Staff excellent, friendly and accommodating. All well priced. Good atmosphere. Food extremely well cooked and presented. Booked again while there. Sunday roast choice was very very good. Well worth a drive out to. 🐶🐾 friendly inside and out. 🍽️🍹🍻👍top🍌🍰🥃🍷🦽

A typical nice English village pub with a friendly reception. In England over from the Netherlands and staying in the area, we decide to eat dinner at the Merrie Harriers on our day of arrival. .. The first thing we noticed was, the table was very sticky, which indicated it wasn't cleaned very well, however we still stayed to eat. The Cod&Chips were ok, however the chips weren't really crispy. The 'wholetail' scampi were NOT wholetail.. they just a battered squares of what looked like a factory item out of a box (and definitely no tails). .. However we still decided to give the Merrie Harriers a second try the next day. We took a different table but that was also very sticky, so we decide then we'd not come back again. This time I tried the Pie of the Day .. however that was not really a good choice. It wasn't really a real pie, it was just a wedge out of bigger pie heated up. The problem there is, apart from the bit of outer crust, there wasn't much of a pie over .. it was more a homogenous piece of splodge. My wife's Seabass was OK but quite small. I'm afraid it looks like they try to charge the maximum price for the minimum of cost. We sure didn't think we got value for money at the Merrie Harriers. A shame, we'd hoped for better. .. However this feeling was the same at almost every pub we went to in England this trip. I'm afraid English pubs are not showing their better side any more. (the White Horse at Catsfield was an exception) .. Being back in England for the first time since before Covid, we were AMAZED at the increase in prices. The food & drink (everywhere) was 30-40% higher than 4 years earlier and at can't be justified by increases in the cost of material/power, which only make up a small percentage of the total cost. It looks like English pubs are now profiteering. We used to come to England every year for a week golfing, however we now think that will not continue. Other countries give a better value for money now than England.

Aren't pubs meant to be friendly? We were greeted by a member of staff, who behaved like she'd had a late night. Such a shame, as such a lovely location and the locals were a friendly bunch. Food was nice too.

Had a 90th birthday here with 30 family members. Food and service was excellent. Very friendly staff

Great place, friendly staff and dog friendly. One vegan option but it was delicious.

Lovely traditional village pub with a good garden area for warmer times.

Very pleasant pub. Friendly staff and good atmosphere. Didn't eat but menu available.

Really nice country pub, pleasant atmosphere and good food

Great food and service. Beautiful garden when we get the weather

Just had a great Sunday roast. From someone who isn’t a great fan of Sunday roasts this one was a really nice home cooked meal. Lovely pub. Not trying to be a party pub or a gastronomic destination it’s that warm, laid back, traditional English country pub that’s becoming hard to find. What I liked about the roast was the great variety of veg given on the plate. Roast potatoes that had a bit of crispness to them and a lovely gravy.

Excellent food very good welcome and excellent menu

Local traditional pub, good selection of pub grub well cooked.

Called in with my mum for lunch to cheer up a wet day. It was cosy and comfortable with fires in both bars, and the food was delicious. Mum wanted small, and found a good choice on the starter menu. I wanted veggie, there was an excellent selection. Everything lovely.

Very friendly and food was amazing

They had a power cut, our food was delivered before, and was delicious, and we will visit again

Very enjoyable, great Harvey's beer and very filling panini

Had a 5 mile circular walk from this pub. Returned to have a couple of pints of Harvey’s and a delicious steak and ale pie. On a wet day what a perfect way to end the walk!.

Ok it was mid-week so quiet, landlord was friendly so we’re the locals, we took our 2 dogs in who seem to enjoy it too. It’s pub grub done quite well we both enjoyed ours, local ale was good. It was close to where we were staying a suited our needs. Worth a try just don’t overthink the place, it’s a country pub trying to survive and deserves to.

Well, well, well! What a wonderful weekday getaway that was….. The service was divine. The location exquisite. The room we stayed in was cozy and peaceful. We (my partner and I) were lucky to have Room number 7 which overlooked the Surrey Hills and was home to over a dozen peaceful lamas. This area truly is a village. What is extra special is the 400 year old pub is frequented by the locals so you get a favour of essence of the area. The beers are great and food is amazing. I have no faults to report about this place. We were lucky to stumble upon the pub quiz night which is a monthly event. The locals grabbed us to be a part of their team, we performed well. Overall this is a great pub, hotel and village. Special thanks to Martine who was just AMAZING. Can’t wait to visit again.

Great place for Sunday roast. Great value for money. Roast lamb on the menu and proper stuffing!!!

I would have put zero in the review if it had allowed me to. It was definitely the worst meal we have ever eaten out. It was like a very badly overcooked school dinner. The whole thing was smothered in gravy, the broccoli was well past its use by date and had been boiled to within an inch of its life. The cabbage, soaked in gravy was also boiled till barely recognisable. The Yorkshire was overcooked and inedible. The chicken, frankly, tasted off. The roast potatoes were hard as rocks and were not roasted just barely boiled with oil on outside. For 18 pounds a head it was very unpleasant to say the least. We ate only less than 50%. When we paid the bill which we should not have done, in fact we should have returned it when it was delivered to the table, the young lady asked if everything was OK, we said no, we asked her did she want to know why and we told her. She said she would tell the chef and there was nothing she could do. We will be ringing Wednesday to speak to the manager.

Booked the restaurant with James fr a family lunch for 23. A little bit of pre planning was required but James offered a varied menu served hot and on time. The influence of the new Chef can clearly be seen with great food and super service. Great place to eat , give the pub a try.

Turned up for dinner having previously dined here superbly. Landlord promptly said his chef was away and his relief couldn't be bothered to turn up. Probably a rare occurrence but nevertheless disappointing for a customer who had driven out there specially to dine.

Recently we had a family meal for 30 at the Merrie Harriers. James and his his staff provided us with an amazing roast and either berry crumble or chocolate fudge brownie. They made sure a couple of dietary requirements were covered efficiently. The food all came out quickly, piping hot with masses of gravy (as requested) to an excelent standard and was much enjoyed. We had the use of the Garden Room which worked well. James was very easy to deal with, and very helpful, in making all the arrangements. We had previously had a Sunday Roast andvthe evening before our big event, my wife and I had an amazing sea-bass on a chorizo/potato base that was very tasty. When back in Sussex, we will definitely return. Thank you James

First time we were there as a foursome, for a Sunday lunch (Feb 27th) Brilliant roast, superb meat, beautiful veg, lovely home made Yorkshire. Very impressed as this was our first visit there to what used to be our local 40 years ago. Then Mum passed away so we wanted somewhere for a family meal the evening after the funeral. James, the landlord, was amenable and helpful from the word go and it turned into a roast and desert for 30 family (Friday 29th April). He gave us the garden room which was ideal. The food lived up to all our expectations; a tough audience as 2 of the relatives have run their own cookery schools! James and the staff were spot on with friendly service and the food all came out quickly, efficiently and piping hot. The evening before this big event My wife and I also ate in The Harriers. (Thurs 28th Apr) On that occasion we both had Seabass on a Chorizo base. Very tasty. For those who compare it to mass-market pubs, you stick with going to those, as the Merrie Harriers is definitely in a much higher league

Great food great beer great service

This was our nearest pub to where we had parked our motorhome and what a pleasant surprise it was. We were based a couple of miles away so walked there through the most beautiful bluebell saturated woods in Sussex. On arrival we were greeted by the landlord who directed us outside for drinks whilst we awaited our booking for Sunday lunch. My wife and I both selected the roast pork which I have to say was perfectly cooked. The vegetables were just the right texture, the Yorkshire puddings home made and service was provided with a friendly smile. The pub itself had bucket loads of medievial character and is set in a beautiful village. Highly recommend and we will definitely be returning.

Delicious pub food with good portions, great selection, a really nice atmosphere, and great service.

Great Sunday Roast, great service.

Lovely country pub ,food a 5 * plus ,exallant Xmas Dinner, waiting staff Lovely, not to over intrusive! Definitely recommend and I shall return Thanks for a lovely evening

On Friday evening , myself and four friends went for our Christmas meal at £ 29..50 a head !! The table was unlaid. (no table -cloth, No Mats , table was sticky , and also chipped in places.) The food was almost inedible, the vegetables NOT COOKED, ( left uneaten on the plate ) The starter ( Salmon ?? ) was also not up to a reasonable standard also . (Tasteless ) Pudding was only thing we all enjoyed ( Creme Brûlée ) Without doubt we will not be using this facilities EVER AGAIN . We have experienced of good Christmas meals locally .

The Guinea fowl was as good as you could get in a top restaurant The pie was a "proper pie " fantastic with lots of gravy Fish and chips were excellent Must say we could not fault the food

It's a quiet pub/restaurant. Four of us went there together, none of us especially liked it. The food was adequate without being particularly good, the prices were edging up a bit for what it was, you're probably talking say 30% or so higher than Wetherspoon's or Hungry Horse, and I wouldn't have said the quality was any better. I don't violently object to it but there are much better pub/restaurants.

Staying in the area and the owners recommended this pub. Wasn't disappointed food was excellent and good portions, beers good and relaxing location. Visited twice. Keep up the good work.

Friendly and welcoming manager and staff, comfortable spacious pub and all COVID measures in place, felt very safe. Menu a good mix of traditional and a little out of the ordinary, all well cooked generous and delicious. Steaks tasty and good quality. Being dog friendly was a big reason we chose this pub and she loved being made a fuss of! Many of clientele clearly regulars, always a good sign.

Went here for Sunday lunch when staying at a local cottage for the weekend, to be honest we only went because it was in walking distance and we fancied a drink but we really enjoyed it. It’s a proper old village pub with lovely staff,...

Spent ages trying to find suitable venue for meeting close friends after 18 months of not being able to due to covid. I wanted somewhere quaint quiet clean and on the flat as just 5 weeks ago had spinal surgery. What a disappointment friends travelled...

The greatest asset of this village pub is its garden, with comfortable seating arrangements, and the lovely views of the Sussex countryside stretching to the horizon (pylons excepted). The interior of this historic building is similar to many such establishments, with beams, nooks, massive fireplace...

Stopped for lunch, and absolutely delighted with the pub, and really welcomed. Sat out the back in the scenic garden in comfortable chairs, and had amazing service by the staff.. Food was amazing, steak warm sandwich and turkey warm sandwich were lovely, and came with...

Went for a drink on Xmas day but was slung out by a miserable landlord before we ordered because he closed at 2pm and it was now 2mins past 2! Yep he actually did this on Xmas day, my elderly uncle was so disappointed! He...

Beautiful olde worlde pub with lots of charm. The staff were very friendly and welcoming to our puppy also. Excellent food

We came across this pub whilst driving in the Sussex countryside and decided we’d give it a go for lunch. Just as well I like Harvey’s Best, because that’s all there was in the way of ale. It was almost empty, and that worried us...

Lovely pub full of charm with a great beer garden. Only down side being that as it’s now our nearest pub, it’s hardly ever open when we drive by. After a hard day at work it would be nice to relax with a cider, but...

Dropped on here on a cycle trip late Friday evening and sat in the back garden snuggled on a comfortable stylish sofa to watch the sun go down over a pint of Harvey’s, the very good local beer. They kept the kitchen open for us...

This is a vintage pub, old and charming. The food was unexceptional but up to pub standard, the atmosphere was amusing - particularly studying the locals who arrived in droves at about 2 p.m. However, the staff were more than helpful when prior to our...

Proper pub no poncy food ideas were happy to cook my meal a bit more than is fashionable. Burger on a plate not a roof slate so ten out of ten from me

Lovely lunch - good ingredients, properly cooked and cheerful service. Harvey’s Best well kept and a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

Came across this pub whilst driving around Sussex and decided to stop for lunch. Located in a small and pretty village (Cowbeech) the pub is very old and on our visit a welcoming open fire was blazing. We are a selection of starters which were...

Called in to have a drink and meal...made very welcome....plenty of parking and welcoming staff. Log fire adds to the atmosphere and the general ambience. It was not busy when we attended so we had a lot of choice as to where to sit...would go...

Came for lunch and welcomed by a warm fire. Very pleasant landlord who was happy to chat. Great, prompt service of bangers and mash with outstanding onion gravy. I had a baguette with salad and fries which again was good all washed down with a...

Very friendly to us all including our dog.Flexible with menu changes. Good pub food for reasonable prices. We'll definitely go back.

2nd visit in the past few weeks, and the same great experience with the food, beer and service. If you are looking for a traditional country pub that keeps its beer well, serves a great range of quality meals for every pocket and all with friendly service this is the pub. Stunning garden views, dog friendly and good parking.

We enjoyed the atmosphere, service and meals at this hotel. It was lovely sitting outside looking down the hill. The eating areas inside are also really nice. We recommend the steak. Best we had in the areas. Pleasant staff, good sized meals and easy to find.

I have enjoyed dinner several times here lately and have consistently had very good food and service. Be it meat, fish or pie, the quality has always been faultless. Meals have been served promptly, hot and well presented. Vegetables are varied and fresh and portions are more than ample. Staff are friendly and attentive with a genuine care in ensuring you have an enjoyable experience. I will definitely keep returning.

Visited this lovely old pub again today with my family, the food was excellent. I had the Hake dish and the fish was beautifully cooked, my husband had the homemade steak pie, which was the real thing, pastry top and bottom with a succulent filling, with fresh vegetables. The rest of the family were all equally impressed and the selection of homemade desserts finished off a wonderful meal, I would highly that this pub.

Never judge a book by it's cover... & in this instance this saying is so true.The pub on the outside looks inviting but as soon as you enter inside, it quickly becomes a 'book' that you rapidly wished you had left on the shelf!

If you want to charge a fortune for drinks including a mediocre coffee, at least delivery it to the table rather than leave it on the bar and signal for me to come and get it. Locals are very loud, making sexist comments for all to hear. That isn't the pub's fault but these are the type of people who frequent this place. We have eaten here in the past and I have to say the food is pretty uninspiring too. Sorry. This used to be a lovely pub/restaurant.

It was my birthday and we live in the village and did not want to drive due to the freezing weather so decided to go to our local pub.

went for sunday dinner, restaurant was not busy. awful food - reheated overcooked veg, tasteless meal. possibly worst pub food in many a year. welcoming female staff, shame about the dire food

A beautiful English country pub tucked away on the main road into 'Cowbeech' in East Sussex. On entering you are greeted with a warm welcome and an even warmer log fire (in the winter months). A good selection of beers, wines and spirits is on offer, along with a good 'British Sunday roast lunch'.

Muy amable el personal femenino de la acogedora miembro que ahora debe ser aburrido con los clientes diciendo que aún no hay una fábrica de cerveza de larga hombre como fuera anunciado en la junta.

He revisado este pub en Abril porque mi marido y yo estábamos tan impresionados con la comida y el personal amable y servicial.

Tenía un encantador almuerzo hoy personal muy agradable complaciente cambiamos un par de cosas en el menú de una alternativa y precios felizmente obligados parecía muy razonable y la comida estaba bien presentada, con generosas porciones sin duda volveremos con mi padre y mi madre...

Recomiendo encarecidamente este pub pero asegúrate de reservar con antelación, así como para no ser decepcionado. Buena comida tenía con buena compañía.

Recientemente fuimos a este pub encantador situado en el corazón de la campiña. Los primeros indicios de que todo no era bueno fue cuando el exterior de la fábrica de cervezas Longman pub anuncia sólo dentro y no otras amargas Harveys cervezas disponibles. El pub...

Siete amigos disfruta de un paseo magnífico por la campiña en torno a Cowbeech hoy y terminada en Merrie un aguilucho en el pueblo para tomar una copa y decidimos almorzar allí. Todos disfrutamos de nuestra comida y el personal era agradable y educado, y el precio era muy razonable. El pub estaba todo muy limpio y sin duda volveremos allí.

Decidimos probar este pub después de leer los comentarios recientes. Nos alegramos de haber hecho!

Estuvo muy bien. . Buena comida bien presentada. en un pub rural muy agradable. Disfrutamos de la experiencia. y volvería de nuevo.

My partner and I had a great evening in this warm and friendly pub. The food was fantastic- it appears the locals all know this already. The food all seemed to be cooked from scratch. It had a great friendly atmosphere too, logs fires included. Great staff, we'll definitely be back.

Had a lovely lunch with friends Service very good Very reasonably priced Good food hot and fresh Nice ambience Very cosy Log fire

after visiting a couple of times a 2 maybe 3 years ago my family and I decided not to go again as it lacked in good food, atmosphere and all in all was not well kept but knowing there were new people there I decided to consider it and thank goodness I did. I looked online for a menu and there was one for March 2017 which is very rare that pubs have an up to date menu on their website and it looked great so my mum and I gave it a go. From the moment we walked in we were shocked to see it was both so warm and so clean for a place that used to be neither of those things (we once ate here shivering it was so cold). We ordered drinks then food which included a mackerel pate starter, a burger and a pie; all 3 meals were absolutely lovely and looking on here it seems to be down to a new chef! prices reasonable and great food, the service was also really good. 10/10 and will definitely be returning.

On a recent return to the Merrier Harriers to eat for the first time in a while we were most impressed by the food. We were chatting with the Landlord and commented about the food and he explained that they had recently employed a new chief and they were also pleased. The chef then later came out and introduced himself which we thought was a nice touch. Well done, we will definitely be back again real soon.

We visited the pub about once a month over a two year period as the cuisine was always consistently good and very reasonably priced.

This is a classic old country pub that ticks all the right boxes. The landlord and staff are very amenable. The real ale is acceptable. Its main failing is its food. It is far too expensive for the quality it is. It should limit its menu and up grade the quality. It is trying to be more upmarket than it is capable of, even if it lies in the middle of a wealthy area. By all means put two or three exotic items on the menu, but concentrate on being what you are, an upmarket quality pub with excellent basic pub food. You are not a restaurant.