The Six Bells in Wealden

Really disappointed. Arrived at 4ish on a Tuesday in half term with our 15 and 11 year old to a completely empty pub, just one patron sat at the bar. Really lovely cosy large area next to the fire that was empty but immediately told by bar staff we couldn't sit there with children due to licensing rules! We were allowed to sit in the drafty back lobby by the gents loos - not so great. Weird atmosphere, we clearly weren't welcome, shame as we'd planned a few rounds and dinner but we headed back to our local accommodation instead. Looked like a really quaint pub just wish we'd realised it wasn't somewhere for families.

With some friends we went there for lunch . The shepherd pie and chicken pie were delicious. Good service and the place has a lot of atmosphere. Loved it.

Highly recommend! Couldn’t have asked for more for our wedding bar and evening food. Food delicious and lots of compliments from our guests. Lots of choice of drinks/ beers and even cocktails too! Service great and the whole running of the service/ setting up was perfect which made everything so easy for us! Rich and his team did our bar service and evening food for our marquee garden wedding. They ran the bar from their converted horse box bar and a gazebo for the evening food. Looked great and suited the rural countryside setting perfectly.

Very good pub food at very reasonable prices. Chiddingly is off the beaten track so the pub has to do something to attract punters. Load 'em high and charge then less and you can see why there were plenty of punters on a weekday lunch. How many pubs serve a decent Ploughmans for £9.50 these days? More cheese than Waitrose! Didn't have a pie but from the look of them they were a serious meal, again at a decent price. Fantastic value for money. Good parking and great for the dog.

Excellent home cooked food. Really good portion sizes. We visited twice in 1 week whilst on holiday. Clearly a popular pub with locals. Friendly staff, fabulous service.

A group of four of us attended on a Monday evening and enjoyed four excellent meals. The steak and ale pie and chicken and mushroom pies were full of meat and flavoursome and the ham hock melted off the bone. The pub had varied decor which added to the interest. A big back garden, plenty of parking and a great place for a meal out.

Lovely, quirky little pub. Very compact inside when busy but lots of outside space. We went on a Saturday lunchtime and it was busy (always a good sign) bar staff were very friendly and the food was delicious.

Lovely pub, lovely service, lovely food. We come here fairly frequently as think it is such a good pub with a wonderful atmosphere.

Girlfriend was groped here and then the bar staff defended the assaulter, and proceeded to ask us to leave because of it being brought up, disgusting behaviour from both parties

Attractive pub with great food at excellent price. Good variety of choices. Lovely atmosphere with live music. Sat outside in garden

Brilliant pub nice outside area. Very rural with lots of atmosphere. Okay selection of local pints. Nice friendly locals. Folk night going on so couldn’t use function room.

Lovely little pub, lovely friendly staff and made to feel very welcome, will certainly go back for more.

This pub was a real find as it is unusual to find one so unspoilt and traditional. Lots of interesting rooms in which to eat and quite a history of relationship e.g. with Farleys House, the home of Roland Penrose and Lee Miller which is just a short distance away. i had an excellent chicken curry for lunch and my partner chilli can carne. Good, friendly service.

A proper, honest family run pub. Excellent, home made food, friendly prices and staff. A true heart warmer, with real character and period features.

Great atmosphere. Beer was good. Difficult to get to without personal transport - no obvious bus service.

Lovely pub, with real character and a great find on a 50 mile cycle just as we were flagging. Nice garden, and both pub and garden have character.

The pub and restaurant are situated in the small village of chiddingly East Sussex good food and drinks menu plenty of parking and lots of room in the garden area

Such a small bar for such a big pub. Not helped by all the drinkers crowding around it. We couldn't eat inside as it was busy. Our fault for not booking. It was quite a chilly night for outside eating. My husband had steak and kidney pie and his friend had chicken and leek. They both enjoyed it. I had ham egg and chips, so did the other person with us. I didn't fancy anything on the menu and felt it was done thing I would knock up at home. The service was pleasant but I'm sorry, I won't rush back.

Stayed at Latchetts campsite, walking distance. Lovely country pub. Very friendly atmosphere. Staff very helpful. Food exceptional. Lots of choice. Good size portions. Would highly recommend

A local pub - in a relatively unpopulated rural area - perpetuating good happy friendly rural service for decades. Reliably excellent reasonably priced pub food, well kept beer, good live music (in a very seperate area) and always thoroughly clean despite being an oldy worldy beamed pub with brick and boarded flooring. Dog friendly and somehow the place attracts the sort of customers who do stuff (vintage car and tractor enthusiasts, dog and horse trainers/breeders, musicians, artists (even Picasso visited once)… If only other pubs could appreciate what makes a good happy pub tick.

We have been coming to The Bells for 30+ years to see bands, celebrate big birthdays, meet mates, between lockdowns etc Used to come over on the bike and but now by car as have family locally so we have been 3-4 times in recent months It's about time I said how excellent this pub is...the staff are always cheerful, welcoming, work very hard, pull an excellent pint and the food is reliably freshly made (it looks different every time...no packet meals here). Firm favourite is macca cheese and cannelloni. Often things are not available but never a problem as plenty of tried and trusted choice and specials on the board. Had the ribs this time with salad which they changed as should have been garlic bread ..so good I had to take a photo 😋😋😋. Keep on doing what you do and we will keep coming back to one of the best local pubs in miles.

stopped in for lunch last Thursday, we arrived around 12.00 and within 1/2 hour the pub was busy, local beers on tap, i can recommend the Golden tipple from the Long man brewery. The staff were lively and friendly,always a good sign. my father in law and i both opted for the pork loin on mustard mash {specials board} which was lovely. i am never dissapointed when i visit this pub and look forward to a return visit soon as does my father in law who had never been before {shocking i know}.

Absolutely gorgeous place to visit, nice garden and a beautiful pub. Definitely will come again . Staff were amazing

Good pub grub, hearty and delicious! Very busy but attentive and friendly staff made the whole experience a real treat. A great selection of well kept beers made for a pleasurable evening.

What a gem of a pub. So quaint. The staff were so friendly and the atmosphere was just what a country pub should be - warm and welcoming. There was a lovely log fire burning which added to the atmosphere. Plenty of outdoor seating when...

I was very surprised to read the most recent unfavourable review. I chose the Six Bells to hold a wake because it’s close to the Wealden crematorium and sounds lovely. An excellent choice. Friendly, helpful staff, a beautiful room with beams and big wood fire,...

Been going to this pub now & then for over 25 years, absolutely disappointed today as took my 20 year old son for the 1st time, it was embarrassing after me regaling him with biker stories and great hot summers with music playing. Today NOT,...

Great pub, excellent food (homemade pies), friendly ,busy, dog friendly. Walking distance of our campsite. Lots of locals enjoying a drink on a Sunday evening.

I wanted to give one circle but it equates to 'terrible.' That wouldn't be right. Fact is, and I'm going to refrain from saying why, I can't say too much about this pub because in so doing I might be responsible for ruining it for...

Came here after visiting Lee Miller's house down the road, and what a great place The 6 Bells is. Was busy with diners and drinkers, but lots of tables tucked away in corners, and outside seating, so finding a table was not a problem. Great...

This is a traditional English pub unspoilt like so many of today. Has the usual range of drinks available including draft ale. The menu is simple but a good variety of pub grub. Portions are adequate to large and all reasonably priced. Nice atmosphere and...

April 2022. I enjoyed a lovely meal here with my family in the middle of the week. All of the food was delicious, very generous servings and was served very quickly and prices are reasonable with a decent and varied menu which provides for vegans...

Had a great evening here with my brother and father…entertainment and food was brilliant good bit of pub food…really nice village pub…spot on

So disappointed this evening ordered the meat pie with new potatoes.the potatoes were as had a rock the pie was also disappointed fat and grisly meat and loads of gravy.tried to catch landlady’s attention but could not.

We took a friend down memory lane (after nearly 40 years away] and we weren’t disappointed. We all had something different for lunch - generous portions of great quality, tasty, fresh food at very reasonable prices. It was busy for a weekday and all the...

I went whilst staying with friends in the area, first time in 40 years, and found this fabulous pub still retained its wonderful character and ambiance. Even though the weather was fine it was a little cool and the fire was soon roaring away. The...

We we’re staying in the local caravan park which was 5 minutes walk from the Six Bells. Visited 3 times and had some great chats with both the bar staff and locals when the pub was quiet. The decor in the pub is unique every...

So we pop into the Chidd every now and a blue moon. This Sunday early evening the place was packed with diners. Always a good look. We had a couple of nice cold beers and then a table became available. We ordered the peppered haddock...

Went to 6 Bells for lunch after a great morning at Farley Farmhouse. What a gorgeous 'proper' pub with lovely staff. We both had steak and kidney pie which was absolutely delicious. Served with beautifully cooked veg. One of the best pies I've had and...

Used to visit a lot a decade ago, first time back and was met by some friendly helpful staff, nice pub for a drink especially as there’s a large outside seating area… food however is poor, we had 5 meals and 4 were awful.. ham...

Great place for a relaxing lunch simple but adequate food bar staff both ladies great rapport excellent service. Real ale Brill.

We’ve been going to the Six Bells since 1988. Same pub, same menu and sometimes same staff! It’s a unique place and if we had to chose one pub left on the planet it would be this one. A great place.

Visited today for food and stopping by from shopping. Food was really nice but disappointed by the filthy cups, we ordered 3 teas and the cup were not even rinsed since the previous persons tea. Took them back in to get this rectified and was...

We had a very enjoyable lunch but I was a little surprised at the lack of veg with my steak and kidney pie, which was superb . Staff were friendly and courteous . One toilet was a little tight. You can get into cubicle but...

We were staying at the caravan and motorhome park about two miles away and decided to walk to the nearest pub which happened to be the six bells and it was a very good choice, it was a red hot evening and we were able...

By chance we found this great pub and stopped for lunch. Polite, welcoming and helpful staff. We both ordered a Ploughman’s which was beautifully presented & delicious. The pub was very busy but we were served our drinks straight away and did not have to...

Brilliant and friendly service from Nathan - great pub, the food was excellent. I booked a table for 15 after a sad farewell to a family member at Horam Crematorium and a visit to the Six Bells really cheered us all up. Highly recommend!

We visited on Saturday with four families. The meal was great value for money and the staff were brilliant. Thank you for having us and looking after us so cheerfully.

Even with the Covid restrictions, the charm and character has remained in tact. We visited today, and were greeted with a friendly smile, and shown to our table. We had a few rounds of drinks and ordered enough food to feed the mass! Nothing was...

Was a very pleasant day at the bells, the menu was lovely, food was far beyond its expectations, superb! lovely smiley staff members.

The pub was warm and inviting and we were greeted quickly and shown to our reserved table. There were Covid-19 measures well in place and everything was notably clean. Our drink orders were taken and served quickly, and although we waited a good while for...

Fantastic meal and so great to be back we live in Heathfield but the Six Bells we consider our local. We visited on Bank Holiday Monday and had a table undercover which was perfect. Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch my husband had the Paul's Special and...

We have been going to this pub for more than 20 years. We used to love it and look forward to our visits. Today was a dismal experience. Instead of the very friendly lady who used to be so good with our children, she was...

Went there yesterday ,due to Covid its seating outside with Table Service,Being a bank holiday ,a sunny day & live Music it was very busy ,the staff were working tirelessly to keep up with the demand, you didn't mind a little wait as you could...

Attempted to go for a drink today, sun was out and a local band was playing. All outside seating was occupied so found a seat inside, sadly despite asking if we could bring our e-bikes inside and being told yep no problem by one member...

The pub was very busy as they had a band on. But we waited 45 mins n left still without a drink. Avoid this one.

We visited this pub for lunch whilst away with friends, we were seated outside due to covid. The table was dirty with mud bits. We ordered lunch and the food portions were very generous and it was lovely food so it made up for it....

As visitors to the area, we visited this pub last Friday (30th April) and had a nice lunch and a couple of drinks. We phoned the next day to book a table for Sunday lunch. The person on the phone said “we are not doing...

Good out door area partly covered. Only had a drink but food looked good & seemed to be served quite quickly. Staff friendly & made us welcome.

Fantastic food, incredible service and superb value for money. Richard and the team make you feel so welcome and the food is out of this world. Cannot recommend a visit highly enough.

My friend and I were staying about 3 miles away in a lodge and this place was recommended in their paperwork Im so glad we tried it The food was fabulous, well done to the chef. All cooked to perfection, large portions and very good...

Please never change this pub. A complete gem That oozes character and has great beer and food. Just don’t sell or change it. That’s it really

Stopped over here on a bike tour. The large choice worried me but I should not have worried. The food was amazing and reasonably priced. The bar was friendly. The pub was delightful with a great garden area. Chicken pie was spot on.

Popped in for a meal last night. Really nice proper pub grub. Highly recommend. Crispy pork belly, beef yorkie and ham egg and chips. The portions are large beware.

We visited this lovely pub on a wet and windy lunchtime. Large under cover outdoor seating area so we were able to be outside despite the weather. We were a huge party of 13 and they couldn’t have been more accommodating. Food was fresh and...

I’m not sure Andy W went to the same six bells! I signed in the book under the big sign saying “sign in here”, followed the one way system noting the arrows on the floor and the posters reminding everyone to keep their distance. The...

Fabulous place in normal times, but yesterday nobody was asked for their details. Not all bar staff wear PPE. No social distancing inside when ordering. As if Covid 19 didn't exist. I'll wait for a vaccine before I go there again.

Visited recently for lunch after a round of golf at the local course. Following lock-down all laid out very well and a one way system in operation to order food and drinks.Plenty of tables outside to socially distance from other diners as well. Still a...

We popped in for some drinks whilst on a family walk. Friendly staff and a lovely beer garden. Well thought out one way system in place to help with social distancing. Would definitely recommend!

The six bells never dissapoints, great music, good food and the staff are always so welcoming. You can stay in the main bar and not hear the music unless you choose to go into the music bar, great set up.

Came here for a celebration of life, after the funeral of a friend. it didn't appear to have changed in years - which is a good thing, as meeting in a venue of good food & live music just can't be bettered!

This is a very special place which if you’ve visited on one of it’s many music nights or community events you will appreciate. You won’t get the best meal here it’s decent pub fare but the atmosphere, ambience decor and clientele make this what it...

This place is everything you could wish for in a village pub - the real heart of the community; great food, well-kept beer, regular events - and all in the middle of the Great British Countryside at its finest; food is exactly what you should...

Great country/village pub, extremely well run by an ever-present landlord. Good lunch - not fancy, but wholesome and good value. Sunday lunchtime jazz an extra feature we didn’t know about, but will go back for.

This is a lovely old village inn, well run and welcoming. We didn’t know there was a jazz band performing, but really enjoyed this accompaniment to our good value Beef Yorkies lunch. We’ll be back, thank you.

The food was excellent plenty of choice.we had steak like & chips. Best pie we have had for along time. Nice atmosphere pub had character. Chatted to friendly local people who go there offened..good car parking..good prices for well cooked food. Will go there again....

We have known the landlord Richard from his boyhood but this was the first time we had visited his pub. He makes the ideal landlord, friendly, knows his locals and it is an important part of the village's social life. With a good selection of...

If you want traditional pub grub at a reasonable price, with no frills just good honest grub this is the place to come... Steak pie is always good and Paul special on the side dies it for me and my wife loves the stilton walnut...

We had a very enjoyable meet-up with friends thanks to The Six Bells who had good service and a large, good, menu selection. They also didn't mind us sitting for many hours in a corner. The epitamy of the traditional English pub.

Usually visit on a Tuesday evening. This week had to be a Thursday as the car let us down. The pub was busy but not manic (and it can be). Found a table quickly and ordered. The food came quickly and was up to the...

Flavourless food that takes a really long time to make (literally every 5 mins someone was at the bar chasing their order). Bar staff had an attitude problem , rather than apologising we were told 'it will be ready when it's ready'.

This delightful pub is a few miles off the main road but easy to find. They are located in the middle of the village of Chiddingly right opposite the church. There's a good carpark with outdoor seating and serve a good choice of local beers....

Quirky treehouse with odd shape rooms and walls full of advertising and railway signs. Good beer and friendly service to

Great pub. Great customers and staff to have a friendly chat with. Worth a 100 mile round trip just to visit, but does have a local caravan site 700m away. Atmosphere and interior is impossible for a new pub to replicate. Not saying food is...

Took a bike ride and came across the six bells. Welcoming when ordering drinks and food. Took a seat in an atmospheric beer garden and food arrived in good time. Well presented, deliciously tasty and plentiful quantities. A real find and would recommend.

I grew up in the village so was very much looking forward to bringing my toddler back for her first meal in the Bells; I wasn't disappointed. No children in the main bar, but that was fine - it was a lovely day, so we...

Refreshing to go to a well run mega friendly country pub, very popular, serves lovely pub grub and the best pint of Harveys around.

lovely beers and the food was very plentiful. tasty sussex smoky and friendly staff. a nice spot for a family meal on a very hot summers day. plenty of shade under the trees

Busy busy pub. Old fashioned, happily unmodernised village pub with brick floors. Popular with bikers. Everyone, staff and customers were friendly. Food prices very reasonable. We would come again

Visited this pub over the weekend after a long walk. Had some local brewed ale the food is good and quick staff friendly

We went here as staying nearby. Great food very reasonably priced. Friendly staff and locals. Recommend going early if you want to eat as fills up quickly, we went about 6pm. Would definitely go back next time we are in the area.

Six Bells had been recommended by friends so I phoned to book a table on a Thursday night. Sorry we don't take bookings, just turn up the pub said. Well we arrived at 6.40 to find all tables bar one occupied. The one vacant table...

Took my dad here for lunch today. It was so busy but served quickly and food hot and tasty. Dad loves it here and was a pleasure to be there again after a few months. Great staff, food, music and atmosphere. Thank you

Had Yorkshire pudding with sausages and the Yorkshire’s were soggy as they were covering in a very runny gravy. We think the Yorkshire were pre made and microwaved. Very rustic place and staff nice, lovely fire going.

This is a proper pub!....coal fires and atmosphere you couldn’t easily copy. Great staff...excellent food....live music....epic wall art and friendly vibe. This is one of my favourite ‘proper pubs’.... People who don’t like it must be missing the point!....

Found it on TripAdvisor, delighted we did. No website that I could find but who cares? This cosy little pub was a friendly slice of yesteryear, no gastro pub this but the food was just as good and much better value. The decor and furniture...

I have been going to this pub since the eighties. It has always served up good food at a good price. It has a back room where live music is performed every week. There is a good outside seating area for warm days and evenings,...

This was our first visit to the 6 Bells. We stopped for lunch and found it a real discovery. It reminded us of what a good village pub should have: warm welcome from the landlord and the log fire, unpretentious pub grub that was reasonably...

Good atmosphere, character, beer and food, at a very reasonable price. Friendly staff. Great way to spend a relaxing couple of hours.

Great country pub, good value, good service and best of all no children allowed in bar area, what a refreshing gem this place is.