The Middle House in Wealden

We had a very special afternoon tea for a birthday celebration and the food and service was wonderful. Thank you We even left with take away boxes which was a real treat for later!

Fantastic food. Best lamb I have EVER tasted….cooked to perfection with a wonderful gravy/jus! I dream of this dish. Had to have 3 courses just…..because :) Ambiance great and attentive staff. This is my second visit and I just wished I lived closer as this would be my weekly go-to place. Worth every penny.

This place is a fantastic place to celebrate a big anniversary - Golden Wedding. We were welcomed by friendly staff - very attentive and highly organised. They had prepared a long table for us all in the brasserie area. It was a perfect location with great views out over the garden and countryside. They catered for 17 of us with ease and the service was seamless. The other guests who eat at the Middle House didn’t seem to mind a bigger party going on which was a relief and the atmosphere was really relaxed. The food on the menu is so varied and everything was cooked to perfection. Thai chicken curry was gorgeous, steaks were delicious. Every guest was so happy with their choices. Loved the trio of summer puddings as a dessert. It was genuinely a fantastic night and we will be back to sample more yummy dishes. Many thanks to all.

Dreadfully rude barman Never experienced anything like it. Poor reaction on complaint about a dish. Told it was their most popular vegetarian dish!!

Like anything it depends what you are looking for! If you are looking for a historic British pub with good local food then keep driving if you are looking for a wide range of food plied high (but not cheap) served in a cheap motorway service station extension on the back of a historic inn then this is for you. Lots of large parties enjoying the pile it high style of food serving, menu has something for everyone from a roast to nachos. If you are after fine food or gastro pub with local sourcing then this isn’t your restaurant. I grew up in this village and have come back to visit, definitely not the authentic thriving centre of the village pub it used to be. I got the feeling that most people were people driving for an evening out from Eastbourne or Crowborough. The original building is beautiful, unfortunately the ugliest of ugly extensions has been added to the back recently to give a school cafeteria style serving area (with amazing views). How it got past planning is a mystery to me! The purple lit feature wall goes well with the 16C carvings in the main building… Shame as this could be an amazing authentic British pub with fabulous British food, I appreciate that that is not what the owner is going for. If you like a Harvester Inn you’ll like this pub.

First time visit and wasn't disappointed. Lovely olde worlde charm, great food and excellent service. We dined in the older part of the restaurant, which was charming. Will be back.

We visited based on a recommendation. From start to finish, it was absolutely outstanding! We loved the food, setting and service. Thank you! We will be back!

Is it possible, we ask ourselves, to improve upon perfection? After yesterday's hospitality it would appear so Of all the wonderful times we have enjoyed with you the latest was probably the best I understand that you greeted, while I parked the car, Pat and friends with great enthusiasm and offered them the choice of the very best table outside or inside. We chose that fantastic table in a perfect position. How clever of you Then our waitress, whose name I don't know, was excellent. In fact I did notice how fully attended all tables were and with you keeping a paternal eye on all that took place The lunch was delicious and had not risen in price unlike the local pubs which cannot match in any way the luxurious Middle House yet charge similar prices now. And the garden looked stunning and with those new (to us) urns full of plants. The Roses and Rhododendrons amongst all else were so vibrant. Everywhere looked very clean and smart and with jazzy new parasols !! All in all a great time was had by all. Pat and I are next going to, on a glorious morning, pop over for breakfast. I wonder if it would need booking? Many thanks, Nick to you, Ben and all the delightful team

A chic London type vibe and dining experience on a lovely outdoor patio in the middle of the Sussex countryside. Fabulous roast dinner and excellent service. We will be returning to this wonderful pub!

镛舍真是个低调而不失奢华的酒店,一进门,前台小姐姐emma热情的服务就让人感觉很亲切,大堂的布局也很精致,房间住起来很舒适,外卖还能人工送到门口,地段位置很好，离地铁站非常近,穿过三楼的西餐厅就能够直接进入太古汇,购物很方便。距离吴江路的张园也很近,吃完饭到处逛逛还是很合适的。推荐中餐厅随堂里,菜品很有特色,好吃！推荐！还会再来的！

This venue is do much more than the stunning exterior suggests. Inside you have some very different din8ng areas. We chose the traditional restaurant, hailing from when the building was built in 1575. The decor is frankly amazing and seems wholly authentic. Some areas are newer, not least the glass conservatory. Starter was a very unusually plated calamari, with dressing and veg garnish, beautifully presented.my partner was delighted with her liver pate. My main was a superb lamb rump with the most perfectly cooked hassleback potatoes. We then moved on to one of the most stunning desserts I have eaten in a long while. A raspberry and Rhubarb fool with candied pistachios. Perfect texture with brilliant flavours and so light too. Special mention for the non alcoholic gin cocktail which was large and well priced too. Staff were really friendly and brilliant at their jobs. Toilets clean too.

Stayed at the Middle House for a night. Our room was beautiful, a stunning four poster bed, lovely views over the high street and all very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed a delicious dinner on Saturday evening. We both chose the filet steak, which was cooked to perfection. For dessert we tried the chocolate brulee and the raspberry and rhubarb fool both were delicious. On Sunday morning we enjoyed a cooked breakfast each. Before leaving for home we returned to the dining room for a Sunday roast. We both chose the roast beef, again our food was delicious, somehow we managed another dessert each, this time choosing ice cream and the maple and walnut tart. A perfect weekend with the best food, cooked and served by lovely friendly staff, with smiling faces.

This was recommended by Emma from our accommodation (Air BnB).The manager and staff were amazing. The terrace is beautiful. There were tables in the garden and on the terrace (the latter was covered ). Stunning views and The food was amazing. We had the salmon and the bass. The service was impeccable. Parking too.I cannot fault this place. It’s a ten out of ten from me.

This has to be the best pub food I have experienced around here...It was lovely, sunny weather but honestly I felt like I was on holiday enjoying gorgeous food in a great setting... how lucky am I to live local!! I have only visited the MH in winter so this was a revelation... such a clever garden design and terrace...Making it the perfect setting for celebrating my first post lockdown lunch!! Well done MH!

The middle house has been my favourite pub for a very long time, but never stayed there till now. I have to say our overnight stay with evening dinner and breakfast was pretty much as perfect as you could get! The staff were absolutely amazing. Food was awesome and the bedroom and 4 poster bed was brilliantly comfortable. 5* all day. Thank you

We went for lunch and had another very good meal, like the dinner we had last time. The restaurant correctly checked beforehand that we were two from the same household as required by the tier rules but we noticed three tables where we wondered about the status of those guests. It shouldn't be the job of the restaurant to police any group's status but those other groups puzzled me. There was one table of 4 (middle aged mixed pairs), one other similar table of 4 more elderly and another table group of 5 young women. None of my business, but I would be surprised to learn that each group was from a single household or having a business only meeting as required.Anyway, the three course we had were excellently served and all very good: starters of lovely haddock smokie & a whitebait 'nibbles'; then mains of the Thai curry (quite spicy) & a large perfectly prepared rib eye with chunky chips; lastly a lemon posset & an ice cream all washed down by a nice S African sauvignon blanc.

Friends recommended MH and we were looking forward to going. Upon arrival we were given a cool reception and shown to our table our waitress didn’t greet us but walked past 3 times then after 10 mins offered us a drink. Menu was ok. The food was presented well but sadly most ingredients were cooked from frozen. Served with sauces in satchels like a transport cafeLighting was so bright so no ambience. Such a shame.

Me , my siblings & our partners descended on this charming large pub for a final meal out before another dreadful lockdown.We were shown to our booked table & handed our reasonably substantial menu sheet. All opted for roast, as it was Sunday- but other options remained. Prices were about £13 each , I had lamb shank which was about £18 . Veg served on side one for each couple was ample- I personally would rather more roast potatoes, and ditch the dauphinois potatoes added extra.Good atmosphere, and friendly service from,I think, family staff... we will return soon as we can

In spite of 'these trying times' , an excellent evening with friends, good service, good food and good ambiance. Couldn't be better!

Visited for my brother-in laws birthday meal. Had a really good meal and staff were friendly and welcoming. Good selection of real ales as well. Overall very good and will be back, best to book in advance as very popular and not open Mondays and Tuesdays. As for the food well presented and of a high standard I especially enjoyed the Lambs Liver and Crispy bacon and the Sussex Cheese Selection.

Despite the rain we sat in the Conservatory and had a marvellous start to the day! Super breakfast - freshly cooked and marvellous service. The rest of the restaurants looked so inviting as the lights were all on and the fires alight. Ideal for travellers!!! Thankyou!

Celebrated our Sons Birthday with good friends, the food in this very fine establishment is extraordinarily good. Locally sourced meats fish and vegetables make this PH a must visit if you are in the area

I should have realised that a long menu covering breakfast, lunch and every other edible was not a good sign. Of the two courses my other half and I had only the chicken pate passed muster. There were many shortcomings but the the most significant was the roast rump of lamb which had been left under the heat lamp for too long overcooking the meat. The saute potatoes had also stood for too long and the gravy was undistinguishable from Bisto.

We travel from Brighton now and again to eat at Middle House, it's our special place as it has never let us down with a bad experience. True to form we had a brilliant sunday lunch here last weekend,sitting in the new back dining area..well new for us as we haven't been for 3 years. The nut roast was delicious and plentiful as were the puddings, I can't resist a crumble especially the way they make theirs with the crunchy oat topping. So after not being for a while I'm pleased to say that the cosy and friendly ambience is still there despite the virus restrictions. The staff were all warmth and efficiency and my partner had a great birthday, good food, good vibes, comfortable, friendly and a good view, what's not to like?

I ate here with a friend for our first outing since lockdown. Lovely table in the window with romantic atmosphere. Delicious food as always and good service.

We went for Sunday dinner and had a lovely meal,although they had run out of nut roast which my daughter had set her heart on having. The social distancing in the restaurant rooms was great. I would go back tomorrow as really enjoyed our meals. The kids meals were also very good with pieces of chicken in the nuggets which my very fussy granddaughter smashed down. My other granddaughter had the spring roll with a satey sauce which she loved. All puds were also lovely and not overly large. Thanks for a lovely evening

Surely the last two reviewers this September have made a mistake and picked the wrong place, or what? We are regular customers and were horrified when we read them. Today we yet again enjoyed the best possible lunch imaginable, together with the dozens of others who were clearly of the same opinion. The management have gone to the utmost extreme to ensure that the necessary measures have been put in place to cope admirably. All six of the staff we met were their usual cheery and professional hard working selves. Please do make up your own mind. We feel sure you will agree with all the other “Excellent” reviews.

Horrible experience!!! I have been there today with a friend, we got a table and we waited to be served for over 30 minutes. Waitress were all lost and arguing to each other... we left the place without consuming anything ... very poor service

This is hard because I did like the atmosphere but the food was very underwhelming although not overly expensive. First off was my daughters child’s meal of what was pasta, plain tomato sauce and melted cheese on top didn’t look appetising and she didn’t really like it (and she LOVES pasta). Then there was two fillet steaks (cooked well) that came with a rather bland gravy and pate on toast.... twenty minutes on the waitress embarrassingly plonked down a tray of limp and cold veggies and just said “sorry these were supposed to go with meal” and walked off. No offer of reducing the bill, free drink or dessert. Food was very boring, service pretty inadequate, wouldn’t return. Sorry

Went there for an early evening meal The service was excellent,as was the food I had the crispy chilli beef,starter and the lamb Tagine ,main Very pleased and will be going back soon

Had a delicious lunch with good friends. Staff were super friendly and welcoming. Great atmosphere too.

Nice to spend a lovely evening eating out the help out. The service was exceptional. We felt very well cared for, thank you.

Terrific all round, really nice food, good selection for veggies and even a decent vegan option showed a great deal of thought had gone into their menu. Very well cooked, it was full last night (courtesy of the eat out to help out deal) however we weren't kept waiting at all and the food arrived fresh and hot, really couldn't fault it. Starters were a decent size and lovely, mains were fresh, tasty and plentiful and a decent selection of beers and reasonably priced wine with a good selection too. We were served by Ben (i think) who was outstanding, friendly, helpful, professional and judged our table perfectly, attentive without being annoying, thanks to you all and the extension on the back looks great and the COVID precautions were really well done and didn't spoil the evening in any way. Top marks all round Middle House, i really couldn't fault you. thank you.

Nice bar/restaurant. Nice food, good service and very well spaced. A good place for a family lunch or dinner.

Dinner for four on re-opening. No fuss or drama and the service was excellent. The food was as amazing as ever. Thank you Middle House!

Had a good family Sunday lunch. Great service, lovely environment, nice to see so many people there as it enhances how good it is. We had 5 Sunday roasts and one had off he menu.The only criticism we would add was that the knives for each of the 5 were not sharp enough to easily cut the meat.Either the meat was tougher than they expected the knives to be able to cut or the knives were not sharp enough!Deserts were wonderful tooService was great - with personality and nothing too much trouble.Nice strong coffee.Perfect place for a family gathering.

A warm welcome... a characterful room with a huge bed... delicious food in the evening... excellent wine... a restful night... one of the most flavoursome cooked breakfasts that I have ever eaten... 'Well done!' to the Middle House team! We'll be back!

My wife and I took our daughter and fiancé out for Sunday lunch and we all absolutely loved the experience. From the moment we walked in to the restaurant the with a roaring log fire we knew we were in for a great experience. The maitre d’ was polite and efficient as were all the serving staff. There was a good choice of starters and main courses, all reasonably priced and the food was exceptional. My daughter had Fanned Pork Tenderloin, Crackling, Pork Blade Beignet, Burnt Apple Puree, Salt Baked Celeriac, Heritage Carrots, Dauphinoise and a Masala & Grain Mustard Sauce which she declared outstanding, her fiancé and I had Fanned Rump of Local Lamb, Peas a la Francis, Dauphinoise Potato and a Thyme Scented Jus which beautifully pink and tender, and my wife had Orkney Sea Scallops with Caribbean Style Curried Sweet Potato, Cumin Carrots & Vegetable Crisps which also was brilliant. We shall certainly be back! With over 150 covers the restaurant is large, but spread out over a big area with different areas. The tables were nicely spaced apart, and service was excellent.

We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at the Middle House. Parking is always tight in the car park behind the pub, but we managed to find a space. We arrived about 7.30pm and the bar, restaurant and brasserie was already buzzing. We had booked a table in the brasserie which is a modern addition at the back, with an outdoor area for the summer. There was a good ambience there with good-sized tables, touches of colour in the lighting and water glasses. The staff were extremely polite and helpful, attentive without being overly so.The food? It was absolutely delicious! The menu contained some old classics, such as fish and chips, steak and ale pie, but also a good selection of other more 'up market' dishes. We had no complaints at all and all 4 of us cleared our plates. We couldn’t manage another course, but there looked to be an interesting choice of desserts as well as ice cream flavours and a local cheese board. The only minor negative point was that it was quite noisy from all the chatter, but it was a Friday night and this reflected the popularity of the venue. We will definitely be returning!

This was historically the best place to eat locally. The choice was wide and interesting. The portions were generous with the best vegetable dishes included. Now the choice, the portions and the quality have gone and we had a very bland and expensive meal. In the past you could never get a seat to eat on most days of the week. The night the place was nearly empty. Please come back the Middle House cuising that was so popular!

Not our first time at the Middle house but our first lunchtime visit, we were 6 adults and 3 young kids we were placed in a great spot in the new dining area. The service was great, friendly and attentive, the menu was wide and extensive so everyone was happy. I had the mixed Sunday roast and it was superb. It’s not the cheapest but well worth the money,

Today 16 Jan 2020 went for afternoon tea all I can say this place is amazing I can honestly say this the best afternoon tea I have ever had service good great food lots of choice of tea can recommend the hazelnut and vanilla we will definitely be back

I couldn't fault my experience after visiting Sunday 12th January - the food, staff, value, atmosphere was excellent!

My favourite place to eat in Mayfield. Whenever my parents come down to visit we all have Sunday lunch here. Excellent food everytime and excellent service.

Visited for a birthday dinner, what a treat! Nachos to start (I think the tortillas were home made) very tasty!Rump of lamb was perfectly cooked, pink and tender. Prawn curry and burger all great dishes too!Would highly recommend, staff are really friendly and efficient.

I LOVE this place as going here is always a special occasion and the food is great as is the quality service. It's one of those rare places where the meal you had leaves you thinking about how good it was for hours afterwards. Too often these days, meals out can be forgettable affairs. Swerved the Christmas menu and went a la carte as it was a special 65th wedding anniversary meal for my in-laws. IT WAS FANTASTIC

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. One of our favourite pubs when we are in the UK. Well worth a visit.

We have been coming to the middle house for years so thought we would impress our friends with a Sunday lunch, previously you could always guarantee consistent high standards at any time. We were in the restaurant for a change surly waiting staff and to top it the smell of strong detergent where the floors were washed - we had to move into the bar as the smell was affecting our friend who had asthma not- acceptable during service.

Can’t help but love this place! Don’t think there are many better places to enjoy amazing food and to catch up with friends on a lazy winters afternoon on a Sunday. Typically I’d go for the beef but as it was the start of December Turkey was also on the menu; my first Christmas dinner of 2019 and it was excellent! Great place, great food and awesome staff. Keep up the amazing work Middle House team!

Excellent food drink service and atmosphere Very helpful staff who had excellent knowledge of the food menu aswell as the wine list. A bottle of complimentary prosecco topped off a lovely lunch

Consistently fabulous, lovely staff and service. Sunday Roast is unbeatable, beef, lamb or pork or even all three!

We went with two friends for an afternoon tea which we had been given as a Groupon birthday gift. There was a lovely view from where we ate and the staff were friendly and helpful. The tea was excellent with a good choice of sandwiches, cake and two scones each with clotted cream and jams and a glass of prosecco. We had to take home a 'doggy' bag as we couldn't manage it all. There was a wide range of teas and we were told we could try more than one if we wished and one of us did. We all enjoyed ourseves.

I have been here on 3 ocasions. Only because someone else wants to go, even when I say its not that great, people want to go to The Middle House and I have no idea why.

Why does one go back regularly? Many reasons but everything is just spot on! Mondays are roast nights, 4 different roasts to choose from or a slice of all of them, try it.

Husband & I visited today after purchasing a Groupon voucher. Quality wasn’t lessened, which was nice to see. Sandwiches were really tasty, delicious cakes & scones. Teas were also lovely, I opted for Apple Crumble & husband had Rooibos Caramel. Beautiful surroundings & friendly staff. Highly recommend & will definitely visit again.

Went with my wife for lunch in the restaurant today. The restaurant setting is lovely (oak pannelling and beams). The menu is amazing there is so much choice. The staff were very friendly and informative and the service was excellent. We will definitely be going there again soon.

We had an amazing meal in a superb friendly atmosphere and enjoyed a wonderful reception on arrival (although we were late), greeted by open fires to warm us on a cold evening. The food was exceptional, would love to live closer as we would visit more often.Thoroughly recommended!!!

Took my husband for a meal at the Middle house last night to celebrate his birthday. Had warm figs with crispy Parma ham, delicious and he had the prawns, terrific! I had the chicken, ham and leek pie, it was a proper homemade pie with shortcrust pastry, it was the best pie I have ever had, this came with a great selection of potatoes and various veg. Hubby had the homemade burger with chips etc, burger fantastic and the chips sooooo crispy! No pudding as we were full!! Service great, staff very friendly and helpful. Eat here it’s so worth it!!

We have always rated Middle House as the top place to go for a good Sunday roast. The bar has always been set high - has to be crispy roast potatoes, lean meat, and interesting veg. Middle House NEVER failed.....until today. Their normal menu is always good, but during the ‘colder’ months when you fancy a roast we come here.

We were staying in the area and chose to come to The Middle House for a birthday meal. We were not disappointed! The dining room had so much history and style. Both the food and service were exemplary. The fillet and ribeye steak melted in the mouth and was presented in a flavoursome peppercorn sauce. The food was superb and we will definitely return.

We were fortunate enough to have cream tea given to us as a present. This is not just cream tea it is an experience ! The Middle House is a beautiful hotel set in the centre of the ancient Sussex village of Mayfield. The views from the restaurant over the Weald are to die for and that is before you get to see the cream tea and realise that is equally a sight to die for. I have no hesitation in recommending this beautiful restaurant.

What a lovely hotel and restaurant, greeted on arrival and we chose to sit outside in the lovely garden with amazing views to enjoy our afternoon tea which was fabulous, tasty sandwiches, 2 scones each and a selection of tasty cakes and plenty of tea, great friendly service, would highly recommend a visit here.

We've visited twice in the past month. Each time the experience was the same, so happy to recommend this place. The food is very good indeed and I really would struggle to make any recommendations for improvement that wouldn't be considered nit-picking. The service was good and friendly, but there is room for improvement there - the staff looked slightly bored and disinterested. Overall, a very nice visit and we will return.

Great food in a beautiful old building with a fantastic modern addition, we chose to eat in the old section and it was great. The staff were very nice and professional. Really enjoyed our evening - would recommend to anyone.

I booked a table here on Monday (1.09.19) for my birthday meal with my family and partner. When I called the restaurant to get the table booked I spoke to a man, and o said it was for a birthday meal and he said that on Monday nights they do a Carvery night, which we were all happy with. I was also told another menu of other meals will be available too. So he booked us a table in for 6:30.

I’d been to this charming old coaching inn for Sunday lunch a few times before and always really enjoyed it, so this time we’d booked a table for four of us in the restaurant for dinner on a Friday evening. I was concerned the place would be packed, it’s very popular, so the service may suffer, but how wrong I was. The staff at The Middle House are so friendly and efficient. We had drinks more or less immediately and starters soon after. My Spanish platter was pretty good, although i’d Hoped for the mini chorizos with more flavour than just the slices. I had the mixed grill, as I was very hungry after a long days work, and it was lovely. Gammon, steak, lamb, kidney and sausage, with an egg, mushroom and chips. Great service, atmosphere and reasonably priced too. It was busy but it could have been a Tuesday rather than Friday. Definitely one to visit again.

My wife had lunched here recently so we decided to have dinner. It was busy and we had to do with a table in the brasserie rather than the restaurant but that was fine. The room is good but reflects the noisy ambience. The service was amazingly quick for such a busy night. Starters of a crab risotto a whitebait were very good, immediately (and I mean immediately - starter just finished and main plates served up) followed by the mains of a chicken korma and a Thai prawn curry - both lovely. Then desserts of almond & chocolate and one with figs - again both lovely. Will be going again, despite the loud chatter ambience as, compared to other places around, it's pretty splendid.

We had lunch here a few days ago and the staff, food and service were all excellent. The menu has excellent choices and I love that all the meat, veg and dairy are bought locally it makes such a big difference to have good quality food.

So although I have eaten here on a number of occasions, its normally been in the restaurant. So I decided to try out the lunch menu. Just a bagette will be fine, not too filling! How wrong was I. It was just yummy, came with salad and crisps (so I didn't actually need the side of chips) but hey they were so good they did get eaten. Service great as always

Visited The Middle House for Afternoon Tea and we were warmly greeted on arrival and given a choice of seating. We were offered a choice of prosecco followed by a fine array of quality teas. The sandwiches were excellently made with plentiful filling. Scones were extremely well baked, with jam and cream in good quantities, and equally tasty. The cakes offered a typically wide selection which was in keeping with the way everything was provided. The service was friendly and professional and never rushed. I strongly recommend you give it a try, you will not be disappointed. Thank you all at the Middle House.

My friend and I visited The Middle House for the first time for afternoon tea and it’s the best I’ve had. The selection of teas was amazing, the sandwiches perfect and the cakes delicious. The setting is beautiful and the service good. Honestly- give it a go!

Been going there for many years. A great afternoon tea, a little long to get served but worth the wait. This venue never disappoints. A. welcoming atmosphere, good food, large portions and good wine and beer. A few miles from home but. worth the drive.

My friend and I visited to have a sparkling Afternoon Tea to celebrate her birthday. It was absolutely delicious and perfectly presented. The sandwiches were fresh with a good variety of fillings catering for one of us being vegetarian. The cakes were beautiful and the plain/fruit scones were the perfect texture. We were given a wide selection of teas to choose from plus white or pink Prosecco. The terrace was a pretty spot to enjoy the garden and views beyond. The service was polite and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will definitely return! Well done Middle House

. . . . when you can get the equivalent here? Absolutely delicious food in delightful surrounding served by smiley staff.

Visited in June to enjoy afternoon tea with friends. Very impressed! Service top class. Afternoon tea more than we could eat. So impressed hoping to book for Christmas lunch!

Just had a very pleasant and delicious meal here. Now the top half of the Middle House is very old and very historic...but they had built on a very modern and beautiful extension out the back overlooking the lovely view....and it is very different to the other half of the building!!! I think it is great but I hope it doesn't distract from the old part of the building?? Make you own choices....we are going back for the afternoon tea...that also looked delicious. X

I was staying overnight at an excellent Airbnb nearby as I was going to a Lunch Party on the Sunday.

Lunch for five in the Brasserie. This is a new-build addition on the back of the 16th Century Middle House. All very sleek and modern and it must have been an expensive project, so why, oh why, did they not use an architect who knew something about sound insulation? All very glossy and modern but no fabrics, no curtains, no carpets.......all hard, reflective surfaces that produce a noise level that, for me, spoiled a meal of very good food.

Never been before, this place was chosen on a geographical point for a family celebration.

The Sunday Roast was the best I've ever eaten! It was incredible! Fresh, tasty and cooked to perfection! The views from the garden across the Sussex countryside were stunning! Lovely atmosphere, great staff, quick service! Couldn't ask for more!

Gathering for a family celebration lunch, it was great to see this place has reinvented itself again & now manages to make several different parts of the venue attractive to different types of customer. We had a good mixture of traditional and modern (sitting in the old building but able too see & appreciate the newer, very modern part). Other diners were spoiled for choice with the covered terrace (glass walls that open up), the cosy pub area, or the pleasant pub garden overlooking the countryside.

A belated review. So professional for 40 people! Excellent service and food, canapés and drinks on the terrace, followed by perfect roast beef, desserts and cheeses, an evening to remember, highly recommended. (And Monday night is the best carvery anywhere!)

Every Monday evening they have a carvery with 4 different meats. Turkey, Beef, Ham, and Pork. You can order 1 meat (beef is slightly more expensive than the others), or all meats, so you get whatever mix you choose. This comes with the best potatoes (roast and dauphinois) as well as a choice of gravys. Add vegatables and you have a great main course. To start you have a choice of salads of all sorts, but don't go too heavy on the starter as its a big meal! A good evening. You can eat in the bar without a reservation or book and eat the same fare in the restaurant. ... and of course they serve Harveys :)

Stopped in for dinner and really enjoyed our meal and our time. Andrea and the team at the bar were so helpful and obliging. I had a burger (with the Stilton) and it was nicely cooked.

Haven't had a bad meal at the Middle House. Whether it's a quick meal in the bar or a blow-out in the brasserie, the food, atmosphere and service are top notch. I'm looking forward to my next visit!

Wow 5 of us it was really busy ,The service we had was Amazing all our meals were hot an very tasty 😀we are already planning our next visit .well done to the Bar staff Chefs an waitress ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Thank you Middle house Mayfield .

We were lucky enough to fill a cancellation booking at an obviously popular place. We were greeted by a friendly team of staff and sat under an awning on a very pretty terrace with far reaching views across the Sussex countryside. An unusual selection of teas was the first decision and then in which order to eat the delicious display of sandwiches, scones and cakes! We will definitely be returning to Mayfield.

having been assured wheelchair accessible, I travelled 20 miles to meet friends. TOTALLY inaccessible save for one Dining room, which was closed. Spoilt an evening out.

Beautiful setting for a lovely afternoon tea. Great selection of tea, sandwiches and cake in a restaurant with stunning views. Will definitely return for dinner.

Have eaten here twice recently - for dinner and lunch. On both occasions everything has been superb. Good menu with excellent choice of dishes all freshly prepared and beautifully presented. Service, provided by young Antipodean waitresses, has been first class. Definitely intend to make this place a regular port of call.

We have always loved The Middle House. It’s our favourite restaurant for family celebrations, so we thought we’d try an afternoon tea for a change.

This was as near to perfection as any establishment could ever achieve. Spoilt for choice by the variety of teas available for your individual pot. Sandwiches were fresh and delicious. The plain and fruit scones were light, warm and crispy. Along with the dish of cream you have three flavours of jam. As for the four cakes each, descriptions defy. They simply melt in your mouth. We had to give in though and make use of the box they provide to take some home to enjoy later. The staff are all very cheerful and most efficient. An afternoon to remember and to relive in the not too distant future.

We ate at the Middle House for Sunday lunch and it is by far the best food/roast dinner around. It’s always consistent the staff are really friendly and the atmosphere is always buzzing. Love this place if you’re ever in East Sussex this pub is an absolute must.

A great place for a beer/meal. Always reliable and food always amazing. Keep up the good work. Staff are always helpful and the views overlooking the countryside are wonderful.

I haven't been here for a few years and was so pleasantly surprised to see they have extended the restaurant into the garden with a wonderful glass frontage. The food was superb as always - they have done so well to maintain such a high standard for so many years.

We have been eating here for nearly 30 years and the food has always been (and still is) excellent. Although the old building has remained relatively untouched there has been an extension added in recent years at the back, facing out onto the garden and wonderful views.

As soon as we walked in it was apparent that no one was interested in serving or even talking to us. The staff behind looked like they’d just lost loved ones. After finally being served, we waited 25 mins for our starters, Food was great.

We took our neighbour for a thank you dinner. She looks after our house when we are away.

Spent a very nice evening here. We was welcomed by a lovely roaring fire. The food is very good and couldn't fault it. There is a good variety on the menu including children's menu. Good service with friendly polite staff. Only thing I could find wrong was when you leave at night there are no lights outside so you can not see a thing including the steps once your out the door which to me is quite dangerous.

Our friends from South Africa were visiting us again and asked if we could dine here as we had on a previous visit.