The Red Lion in Wealden

The best Sunday Roast in Sussex!! Also very good weekday lunches and evening meals. Great atmosphere in this historic pub.

Omg the best Sunday dinner ever all home made and the desert well amazing i had apple and blackcurrant crumble eeemmm you must try pub .come by it by accident yummy have booked for next Sunday already 😋

We had 18 people for mums 80th birthday in the private upstairs dining room. Lee and his staff couldn’t have been more helpful. The food & wine were great and Lee allowed us to decorate it for the occasion. He lit the fire and candles to create a fabulous ambience. Can’t rate this pub high enough!

Popped in for a drink initially but couldn’t resist the menu! Had delicious Sea Bass and Crab Linguine. Good service in a traditional pub.

Our 3rd Christmas family meal for 14 in the lovely function room. The food was delicious and the staff attentive. We would not go anywhere else for our big family pre Christmas meal. Thank you to the owners and staff 😀

It's a pretty little old traditional english pub and we had a lovely dinner here last night. The foccacia was delightful and my venison bourgingon was delicious, as was my wife's fish. I greedily chose a fruit crumble which I didn't really need as I was full already but, again delicious! We thought the prices reasonable for the quality of the food. Staff were lovely too.

REALLY enjoyed our meals but cannot believe we didn't take pictures of our actual food lol. Honey boy had the pork medallions and I had the fish and chips - as a former chippy owner I must say the batter was on point! Atmosphere is lovely, staff is lovely. My ONLY criticism would be that there's hand sanitizers in pump bottles on the tables - which look like possibly olive oil or balsamic lol so I wonder how many people have inadvertently pumped hand sanitizer in their food lol lol. But honestly one of the nicest pubs we've been to, the sticky toffee pudding was fantastic and we will definitely go back - highly recommend a visit :)

Visited the Red Lion on a Friday evening for dinner with a friend and it did not disappoint. There is a great choice of dishes on the menu. We had a main and dessert, both were freshly prepared and tasted amazing. Reasonably priced too. The staff were super friendly. We will certainly be going back.

A really lovely friendly pub with great food . Will be reccomending it too friends and definitely going back . We have booked for Christmas eve already. Lovely atmosphere a good cosy traditional pub .

Came here for a birthday meal, staff are lovely but room we were in was very dark. Wasn’t a great choice on the menu what a normal pub would offer but food was nice and well presented, I’d say pudding was the best menu there was,

Popped in this evening on the off chance they had a table, they were full but managed to seat us in the bar area which was absolutely fine. Our meal was really lovely and service fantastic, really lovely friendly people. Thank you for having us, we’ll definitely visit again some day!

Another great pub in East Sussex, delicious food and very friendly staff. The landlord makes it his business to say hello and is always very friendly. The food is great quality and won't disappoint.

A truly beautiful, absolutely authentic village pub ( with function room facilities ) that oozes historical atmosphere out of every well- preserved nook and cranny . Like going back in time to visit a beloved relative! The landlord went out of his way to accommodate us and the bar/ waiting staff were friendly and professional. Food was great and served promptly - can't wait for another opportunity to visit. Don't spend your hard - earned money in a bland, corporate chain; just visit The Red Lion, Hooe, it's the real deal. Good old- fashioned nostalgia served up with a smile- Thank you.

Fantastic, don't miss this one! Wonderful, friendly attentive staff. Great food, loads of atmosphere in an amazing old candlelit smugglers pub. I'd give it 15 out of 10 if I could! Thanks to all, we had a great three evenings with you.

Excellent restaurant... excellent menu staff and service...olde world atmosphere with roaring log fire...superb menu and awesome food!!... Truly recommend a visit....thanks guys for exceptional visit

Lovely cosy pub, with roaring fire and lots of candles. Dog friendly. Food delicious has starters main and desert. Great service

Stopped here after a 3 hour drive and ordered 2 'latte' coffees (£3 each). They arrived in doll's house cups with half of the drink slopped in the saucers. Absolutely vile - tasted identical to a sachet of ready-sweetened Aldi economy coffee to which hot water had been added (when asked the waitress said it was 'pod coffee machine' but I've never had pod coffee which leaves sugar granules in the bottom of the cup). If you can't afford a coffee machine use instant such as Millicano and buy a £50 milk frother - infinitely nicer as your current coffee is shameful (if I wanted sugar I would add myself). And for goodness sake, shut the door to the staff area - felt like sitting in a force 9 gale. Zero stars for the coffee but left a 2 star review as the staff were okay and the ladies toilets clean (husband less impressed with the mens). Food looked good but after the coffee we didn't feel like eating with you. Such a nice-looking pub; you could do so much better - either serve half-decent coffee or take it off the menu.

After being let down by another pub for my 18th birthday, thank you so much to the Red Lion for fitting 7 of us in with 2 minutes notice last minute! We had such a lovely evening and they treated us so well- the food was absolutely delicious and the staff soooofriendly. Thank you guys again!❤️❤️❤️❤️

Cosy warm pub with good menu. Enjoyed specials board fish dish as well as the beef stew. Pudding of fruit crumble was tasty. Good service. Parking- take a torch as dark in the countryside!

I have to say the food was so tasty, I can fully recommend the roast lamb. The service was excellent, the waitress Tracy went beyond the cause at times during the evening. Very helpful and attentive. What an asset don’t let her go. Thanks for...

Myself and my husband use to come here years ago when two women ran the pub and it was really good. Re visited the pub yesterday for lunch and nothing much had changed apart from the owners. We both had cod and chips , absolutely...

Unfortunately I had a meal there last night. Today I am rather unwell. The breaded king prawns were not fully cooked inside. In fact the prawns themselves were tasteless. Today I'm stuck indoors and dare not go out at all for obvious reasons (need of...

I had a gorgeous 2 course meal here with my friend a few nights ago, the staff were really attentive & assisted my friend with her menu choices as she has a gluten intolerance & the staff couldn’t have been more lovely & helpful. Great...

Recommended by a colleague. She said not to miss the bannoffie pie! Well I think I died and went to heaven after that🙏🏼. Beautiful ambience, excellent food and wonderful hospitality. And the Malbec, too, excellent quality. Thank you to all staff.

Been a good number of times and food is FABULOUS. Hats off to the chefs. Great pub garden, dog friendly, overall thumbs up. Staff mostly friendly, however the owner is a bit on/off sometimes.

Our family of 14 enjoyed a fabulous meal yesterday - everything was perfect and we cannot thank you the owners and staff for looking after us so well. The roast dinners are the best I have ever had when eating out. More gravy, extra potatoes...

Did not book, took a chance and managed to get a table. So glad we did. What a beautiful place and what a fabulous lunch, we had the roast pork and crackling, it was absolutely delicious. Cheese and biscuits to follow. Would definitely reccommend this...

Met good friends today for lunch. Two had steak and two had the pie. Excellent, couldn't fault it. Will be back again.

We’ve only just discovered this pub and we are so glad we did. What a find. The service is great - nice to be welcomed and chatted to. The pub is welcoming and clean. The food. OMG the food. Great value, a good choice of...

I cannot rate this country pub more highly. We went in for lunch. My sister had the ham, eggs and chips; the ham was a delicious piece of ham of good quality, and the eggs and chips were great. I had the beetroot and red...

First visit last Thursday. Great pub, good, food, large selection of refreshments. Friendly staff. Will definitely return.

Everything a pub should be. An old building which is unspoiled and cared for. Fabulous service, food and ambience. Even the garden and pergolas are tended with great care.

So pleased we found this little gem of a pub. It was absolutely beautifully rustic inside and the food was delicious. Also, they were dog friendly so we were able to bring our dog with us. We went here twice during our week’s holiday in...

My wife and I came for dinner last night whilst staying nearby on our honeymoon. We were recommended the Red Lion as a nice place to eat and it really is that! The pub is lovely and atmospheric, the staff were attentive and charming, and...

We went last Wednesday and had a super meal, service good and everything else spot on. Good selection of wines and also Prosecco by the glass. Desserts look rather tasty but we ran out of room.

We've just been here for Sunday lunch. Everything about it was superb. Very efficient, quick (despite being very busy) and friendly service, and the best Sunday pub roast we've had in a long time (the roast chicken was perfectly cooked and full of flavour, and...

We called by this place after visiting the observatory nearby. The service was friendly and relaxed and the food was superb! We enjoyed the burger, kofta kebab, fish n chips and the pork chops. The chips were triple cooked, the mash was perfect, the burger...

I came here for Sunday lunch with my husband and sister. Friendly welcome from the staff, and offered drinks straight away, while we chose our food Between us we had the soup, salmon mouse and squid. We all really enjoyed our starters, they were so...

Myself my partner and my daughter came for father's Day lunch , my daughter had a lovely burger that she thoroughly enjoyed (she is a very fussy eater) and my partner and I enjoyed the duck , it was cooked to perfection and so tasty...

The family enjoyed lunch in the sunny back garden of this public house. We had first class service; the waiters were all very helpful and they wanted to make sure we enjoyed our eating experience. We all had different main courses and all the dishes...

Having made myself and eaten in many pubs and restaurants the confit duck is always a welcome site on any menu across the country. Confit duck is a long process and first cured to remove excess moisture and Intensify the natural game flavour of the...

Enjoyed a very pleasant evening in a traditional English pub. A lovely welcome. Good food and good value. The thing i liked most is that it was not a pub with a massive menu but what was on offer was freshly cooked a very tasty....

We have eaten at this pub on several occasions whilst visiting family locally. Last night my husband and I shared the Chateaubriand - which consisted of high quality meat which was beautifully cooked. Highly recommended.

Good food! Due to restrictions obviously had to sit outside but undercover with heaters and blankets. Hand gel on each table. Good food - lovely steak, burgers, sea bass, lamb cutlets. Good choice of desserts. Staff friendly and we’re working very hard. Really enjoyed it!...

We visited the pub for food and drink as a family of four. Obviously due to the restrictions we had to sit outside but were given a table with a heater so didn't really feel the cold. The food was amazing as always although the...

Went out for lunch with friends, after lockdown was eased. A much needed trip out, and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! We sat outside in the covered in area, with some warm patio heaters. Perfect! A warm welcome back from Leigh and his team. Very...

there was a large rat spotted in side the building, this rat was about 5,3 and had stubble on its face, the rats hair was dark brown and its name was max

My husband and I had a lovely evening. We were greeted by very friendly staff in a covid safe environment with bottles of sanitiser on each table. It was a very cosy atmosphere with a roaring fire and twinkling lights. The food was fantastic !...

Dropped by this place on our way back to Camber from Alfriston for lunch. Place is really cozy, great food and great service !

My wife and I have been here several times lately and every meal has been excellent. The pub is charming, the staff are lovely and we are going again for Sunday lunch. Can’t recommend it highly enough.

We had been to the pub a couple of times previously and had good meals and enjoyed the atmosphere. Accordingly, we suggested to a couple of close friends that we should try the Sunday roast. Three of us opted for the roast lamb, which turned out to be fatty, grisly and very small portions. The girl who served us asked how our meal had been and we told her how disappointed we all had been with the roast lamb. We had hoped that someone in charge would have come over to apologise for our bad experience, but this did not happen. Sadly, we will not be returning any time soon.

My two friends had come down for the day so decided to go for lunch at the Red Lion, we were NOT disappointed I can honestly say it was the best meal I have had out in a long time , if you love liver and bacon then that's the meal for you. We were able to take our two dogs, great service and friendly staff, we will definitely be going there again.

Visited four times whilst staying in nearby Ninfield for a week, twice was just for drinks, once was for Sunday lunch and the other time for lunch. Received a friendly welcome when we stopped in for a drink on our first day in the area which was Saturday and because of this and the reviews previously seen online we decided to book for Sunday lunch for the two of us. Again a great welcome and social distancing etc not a problem at all. I ordered the shellfish linguine and my husband chose roast beef, both meals were generously portioned and both delicious. Puddings were an Apple and blackberry crumble with custard for me and a. Chocolate brownie with ice cream for hubby. The star of the show was for me the crumble. I’m not usually much of a dessert type person but this was lovely with a deep crumbly topping which was crunchy all the way through. What was really nice is that when we visited on the two subsequent occasions we were recognised and greeted warmly. Would heartily recommend that you visit if your in the area. We certainly will next time we’ re there

Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff good service lovely food, i had bourbon coated ribs my husband had 6oz steak. Delish. Will go again xxx

Amazing find and a must if you’re in the area. So glad we went here after a dreadful experience elsewhere last time we visited the area. Quaint old pub full of history. Gorgeous food. Friendly staff. We sat outside and some of us had wood fired pizza which was lush. We shared a starter of King prawns and Calamari which was delicious. I will certainly return. Highly recommend this place!! Go visit and see for yourself!

Having been once before, and having a fabulously delicious, home cooked meal, we decided to give their Sunday roast a try. We phoned and were given the option of 12:30 or 14:30. We booked 12:30. Upon arrival we were given our seat and drinks orders were taken. Menus were produced but there were no starters. Apparently they don’t do starters on Sunday. I couldn’t help thinking that this roast is going to be amazing if you can’t have a starter! We both ordered roast beef. It arrived within minutes which to me felt a bit TOO quick. I have the feeling it’s all pre-prepared and then nuked! 2 roast potatoes which I thought was poor for a £14 roast. One of my roast potatoes was so burnt it was black, not a nice crispy potatoes but charcoaled burnt, the other was barely roasted at all! Heaps of vegetables which filled the plate, which needed to as there wasn’t much else. The meat was not nicely carved, more hacked, and seemed to be one slice cut up a bit. Finally topped with a stale, cardboard like Yorkshire pud. We were very disappointed. Having posted my ‘check-in’ on Facebook at 12:18 I looked and we had finished and ready to leave by 12:46.Sorry Red Lion but this could be so much better.Melanie

We went to the Red Lion for a Sunday Roast with our children and friends and their children, who were visiting from Bristolfor the weekend. We were in a lovely room with an open fire and a bar all to ourselves. The food was delicious - loads of fresh vegetables, tasty meat and plenty of extra gravy. The staff could not have been more welcoming and helpful and the puddings were amazing. Our friends commented they wished they had such a lovely pub near them and that they had not had such a lovely roast in years! Will definitely be back! Thank you.

Taking my mother out for a special birthday, and we wanted to go somewhere different for this occasion. After searching for somewhere in the Bexhill area, TripAdviser showed the Red Lion. Reviews, photos and menus all indicated this was a suitable venue, so we made a booking for a Friday lunch. Walking into the pub it seemed a very friendly place with a real fire at one end of the bar. Our table was reserved with my name written on a slate placemat which was a nice touch. We ordered off the specials menu, both our main course and desert. The food was all excellent, and the beer was kept very well. The service was very friendly as well. We were all really impressed with everything about The Red Lion, and will definitely return in the near future. Highly recommended!

Great atmosphere, great food, great service in this cosy pub but we sat opposite the door and each time folk came in, there was cold draft. Very popular so best to book. Mussels were excellent and fresh.

What a wonderful evening! Leigh and his staff were so professional and helpful. The room upstairs is very cosy and we were looked after well, even though they were very busy downstairs with Christmas parties. Nothing was too much trouble! The food was delicious, as usual and the staff always friendly and happy. We are regular customers and have always found The Red Lion to be consistent with the quality of their food and welcome.

Had a friends Christmas dinner here and was seated upstairs as we were a table of eight. It was like private dining with special music and really attentive waiting staff. But the food was the star of the show!.... Absolutely amazing. Superb quality, wonderful presentation and beautiful flavours. This chef really knows how to cook!I will definitely come back again and have been telling everyone about this place since!Thank you Laura for looking after us.

We stopped here after visiting the childhood home of my husband’s mother. It was a somber visit and amazing to see the area after we’d heard so much about it. This pub built in the 1400s was the perfect place to stop for a quick bite and delightful chat with the staff. Roast beef sandwich and chips with two beers satisfied our hunger. Great people, great atmosphere and delicious lunch. Thank you!

Yet again a lovely evening. Leigh thinking outside the box again to provide an Halloween experience midweek. Arts council sponsored actor delivering spooky tales in the atmosphere of a Sussex pub where cosy becomes spooky at the flick of a switch and the flickering light of log fires alone set the scene.

I cannot praise the pub enough. The atmosphere, food and staff are second to none. We have been coming over for Sunday lunch for over a year and it has always been perfect. Last night there was twelve of us for a family birthday meal, we had a private room upstairs, log fire and cosy surroundings. We had the lady serving us up and down the stairs all night but nothing was too much trouble, she always smiled and said nothing was a problem. The food was lovely, cooked to perfection, chef even popped in to make sure we were happy. Thank you to Leigh the landlord for making us so welcome, your pub is the best.

Another great meal at the Red Lion, it never disappoints. The Venison fillet was to die for and the Venison Bourguignon was pretty good too. A good bottle of Malbec and the first fire of the year. What a wonderful evening.

A mile and a half off the main road at almost two o'clock I was surprised to find this pub heaving in the main bar because of (I assume) a wake. I sat in the public bar which is itself a rarity nowadays. So is getting lunch in this part of the country at this hour.

Went for Saturday lunch and Venison pie for 4. Very good quality food and very friendly welcome. Looking forward to returning.

First time visit here, for a family lunch. We had a table next to the bar. Warm welcome and friendly service.

Popped in this pub as we thought it would be less busy than some others on a bank holiday afternoon, what a lovely surprise, we didn't eat but wanted a drink on the way home.....the young lady behind the bar was exceedingly helpful and polite and even came outside where we were sitting to ask if all as well. From what we saw of the interior it looked just as a country pub should...we promised ourselves to come back to eat

First time I've eaten here but definitely won't be the last. The food was delicious, very friendly staff, great service, lovely welcoming, relaxing atmosphere.

We had been planning to try this pub for a while and decided to go with old friends when they visited this weekend.

We visited today for Fathers Day for the 2.30pm seating. The pub was very busy with diners from the previous seating leaving and new diners arriving.

Wow this place is lovely! We were staying at Rosemary cottage and our host Lindy highly recommended the Red Lion and we weren’t disappointed.

This old pub is gorgeous ! Friendly , welcoming staff , lovely atmosphere and fantastic food - well worth visiting !

Dropped in here for lunch by chance following signs off the A259. Quiet place, not too busy during our visit, spacious car parking, garden at rear and tables in front, in a pleasant village. Super attentive and friendly service. Good homemade food, nice choice of dishes, not too much and not too little, good well drawn beer. Perfect place to stop whilst travelling.

First of all, the welcome was warm, friendly and the people running the pub had such lovely personalities.

Enjoyed a meal with friends tonight, lovely homemade food, curry was so tasty, friendly service and lovely cosy atmosphere, would highly recommend a visit here

What can I say? The epitome of what a Sussex pub should be.

Although I have lived in East Sussex all of my life, until I met an old school chum for a beer and food a few week's ago, I had never been to The Red Lion. The food, service and ambiance were excellent. My chum had the liver and bacon and I had the paella.

We selected the 2 table "snug" complete with its own log fire. I think it may have formerly been a tack room. They put 3 more logs on the fire for us which made it even more welcoming. I had the Roast lamb with at least 5 fresh vegetables - the roast potatoes were crisp and had been roasted in dripping. Husband chose the baked Hake on a bed of Dauphinoise and a generous helping of spinach. I had a slice of caramel cheese cake with a salted caramel dressing and my husband had a pot of Earl Grey tea. Cannot recommend this old ( licenced since 1731) country pub more highly. We did the 2.30pm sitting and they were still very busy - it's popular !!

Well worth the trek up the narrow road to get to this lovely pub. Charming and friendly landlord and staff. Excellent food with varied menu.

What a lovely pub. Great food, lovely atmosphere and good value too. We had dinner in January and drinks on Christmas Day - dogs welcome too.

We had the "private room" upstairs which was perfect for a retirement dinner. The food was plentiful and excellent. The service was attentive but not intrusive. We had an open fire and candles which gave a relaxed atmosphere. Well done, everyone at the Red Lion.

What a fantastic country pub - Food was lovely and they went the extra mile with my daughter who had a lovely piece of Plaice which was cooked perfectly. Our roast dinners where lovely with everything cooked to perfection and served by delightful staff who where only to happy to accommodate us. Thank you for a pleasurable experience. One of many I expect.

I am a resident of Hooe and have enjoyed eating and drinking in this pub for several years. Today I dropped in with a friend at 1215 and asked if we could eat. We were told that we couldn’t. I suggested eating at the bar or the snug if the tables were all booked. But was informed that the chef had already prepped all food for people who had booked.

Beautiful country pub with lots of oldy worldy character giving a warm and friendly atmosphere, especially with the open fire. Enjoyed a fabulous lunch; food was superb, staff were great and very attentive. Fully recommendable‼️

I’ve been coming to this pub for years. My mum runs a B&B; just down the road and I love coming here. The food is always superb, the atmosphere is a proper cosy country pub feel. The beer is very well kept and the staff are welcoming and friendly.

Just visited for Sunday lunch, was not disappointed. Great choice of roasts superbly cooked. Lots of lovely vegetables. Great service, lovely atmosphere, fab wine. A little traditional country jewel

Last week was probably my 6th or 7th visit to The Red Lion, so it seemed about time to write a review. Every time I have visited, I have been struck by how appetizing and varied their menu is. A lot of the ingredients are obviously locally sourced, depending on the season. The fish is always extremely fresh and the meat is of excellent quality. I was delighted to find rabbit on the menu, something of a rarity in the UK, and it was absolutely delicious.

Enjoyed our tasty food in a cosy ,friendly pub. Food menu is on blackboards- good varied choice. Would suggest booking in advance. Will go back. Even did a candle in a dessert for a member of our group who had a birthday- thank you!

We visited here for lunch today with family.

This was a lovely setting and helpful staff. The food was enjoyable but very expensive for a pub meal. That would put me off visiting again Roughly £80 per couple with one drink each. But you cannot knock the quality. If you don’t mind paying over the top feel free in using this pub I Emphasise pub.

Friendly, efficient service. Cosy, unspoiled, traditional English pub. Tender roast venison, excellent roast pork. My son would have liked a little more crackling. Vegetables fresh, seasonal and varied, if a little overcooked. The roast potatoes were exceptional and our request for Yorkshire puddings was gladly satisfied. Very good gluten free brownie - not too sweet. We have eaten here a couple of times before and it is always good.

Was passing through area looking for a decent place to eat. Struck lucky with The Red Lion, Hooe. Wife had Salmon & Cod Fishcakes with a Chilly Sauce, which she enjoyed, I had Sausage & Mash in Onion Gravy, very pleasant, could have been stronger flavour. Our dog was made welcome but sadly no biscuit.

Don't just take my word for it just try it. There is a great ambiance, the menu is comprehensive with absolutely delicious dishes. There is always welcome in this cosy country pub. Thanks to you Lee and your team for another great experience.

We popped in for a midday meal. The menu and specials covered a really broad offer of food. All of our dishes were tasty and well cooked. Nice pink lamb, tender steak and well cooked fish. We will definitely call in again. At popular times booking is essential as we previously made the mistake of dropping by but were turned away as they were fully booked.

Stopped off here on a whim as in the area. There was a nice feel with a healthy mixture of regulars propping up the bar and a variety of diners. There was a good menu offering game and fish that fitted the feel of the pub- hubby really enjoyed the seafood linguini! The wine list looked interesting but as was driving wasn't able to sample the wears. Will however be returning to do just that

We ate at The Red Lion several times during our stay nearby. We were impressed by the menu and the quality of the food. There was also a good selection of vegetarian dishes

Friendly fast service in this charming rustic pub. We had a lovely Sunday lunch. Will definitely return.

Found this pub whilst passing through, the staff where friendly and accommodating and the roast dinners were amazing.