The Sussex Ox in Wealden

Only had coffee at this time but we will be back to try the food soon.

Fantastic great food beautiful garden all round great pub. Best burger I have ever had.

Practically perfect in every way. Our guests loved it too.

Great service, great food and a lovely garden that was child and dog friendly. Thanks to all the lovely staff.

Attentive service, delicious food cooked to perfection in gorgeous surroundings. It was like stepping back in time with the benefit of modern day eating. Highly recommend visiting.

By google`s suggestion came across this gorgeous countryside gastropub and stopped in for a drink—so glad we did! 🍻 The garden is a perfect little spot to unwind, and the vibe was super chilled. Big shoutout to Lauren —so lovely and welcoming. Didn’t try the food this time, but we’ll definitely be back.

Great pub, great food and a great location

Lovely pub set in the Downs. Good service and atmosphere. Very busy at Sunday lunch. Sunday lunch beef was good, but everything with it was tough and overcooked, I could hardly cut it. Delicious puds.

Disappointed. It was OK but not to the standards that the website portrayed. Service was attentive to begin with then dropped off with the wrong order taken and would take glasses from the table but not ask for top ups. Roasts disappointing, greens stringy, cauliflower cheese like mush and potatoes overdone. OK but not a show stopper. Pub atmosphere was its only saving grace.

One of life’s great pleasures, to walk across the Downs, descending to the Ox. There is something quintessential about the atmosphere, the views, the authenticity of the food and the charm of the staff.

Amazing fish finger Sandwich in such a beautiful place . Perfect for a weekend lunch destination. I loved it , would definitely go again

Absolutely delicious Sunday Lunch, some of the best roast beef I’ve had in a long time, the meat was absolutely perfect, along with great starters, dessert and wine. A very relaxing lunch. Thank you for your warm hospitality!!

Nestled in the Sussex downs, this delightful pub is one to visit. I went as part of a hen do and the service was exceptional! I also really recommend their vegan apple crumble.

What a pub!! Most delicious fish finger sandwich and sensational setting in the beautiful Sussex Downs. Staff were lovely and helpful - will definitely come again!

My favourite pub in Sussex, amazing food, amazing wine, gorgeous outdoor pub garden too

Love the location, and usually great service, but it was so busy on this visit that service was a little slow and food took a very long time. When it arrived, the polenta was unrecognisable, thick, gloopy and dry. The burgers were fab though! Shame the number of visitors meant they weren't able to come so we'll.

We had such a wonderful time at the Sussex Ox! Helen and the team were so welcoming and looked after us so well. The food was absolutely delicious and the setting was perfect. Highly recommended and can’t wait to return!

Cannot give any stars as never managed to order. Shown to a table fairly politely and then watched other people having their orders taken, who had came in and seated after us. Really poor and unprofessional service, left after 30 minutes of waiting.

Fantastic coffees, and very good service.

just been here for my daughter's birthday lunch - we're local but somehow never been to this GEM before?! What a place - the setting, the gardens, the decor and of course the food! The charcuterie board selection was excellent with lovely bread, superb juicy olives, sweet and salty Korean fried cauliflower....but the standout was the salt beef sandwich - holy cow! Good veggies options, and a nice range of low/no alcohol beers for the designated drivers amongst us. Also the serve Gun Brewery beer - could this place be any more perfect?!

This restaurant is absolutely brilliant! After walking 20000 steps around Seven Sisters, we were starving, and it was a delightful treat. The burgers were juicy, and the starters we ordered were excellent; even the simple bread with butter felt special. They also have an amazing selection of organic wines. Also it's very kid-friendly, with books available for the little ones.

We always enjoy dining at the Sussex Ox. Attentive, welcoming staff, lovely country location and fabulous food. Yesterday every part of our meal was flavorful and delicious, from the starter to dessert. Thank you Sussex Ox. Therese

Great food and warm service for the Sunday Roasts which also sit and have menu availability into the early evening, would return and recommend 👌🏻

Very disappointed, Rump of lamb was very chewy, the rabbit was dry and over cooked. We did mention our opinion re the food without any response except that the pub had been very busy over the Easter weekend!

Lovely venue, great views and attentive staff. However, the main courses were unremarkable [overcooked, too salty, unimaginative]

Unfortunately all the food far too salty. Fish finger sandwich all I could taste was salt. Fish and chips too salty. Mutton fatty and served with salty chips and lettuce a rather strange combination. We had to go up to that to get more water as so thirsty due to salty food. No one bothered to ask us if our food was alright either yet you are charged 10% for service!

Two of our party had lamb shank pie not enough vegetables one piece of carrot and chips or potatoes for the price it needed more veg

I'm really torn about this place. When we arrived I wanted to love it (new favourite holiday pub). The staff were great and the vibe was exactly as I was expecting, all was great. The serving staff as well were very good indeed, attentive but not overbearing and went above and beyond to make your experience as great as possible. What went a bit wrong was the kitchen. We had to wait nearly an hour for a charcuterie board. The only thing cooked was the bread that needed toasting. What came out was great but the time it took was way too long. Then there was about a 45 minutes wait for mains. My bacon chop was amazing. So delicious. The burgers were very good but slightly overcooked. When I say slightly over I do mean slightly and if we didn't have to wait as long as we did I probably wouldn't have noticed, However the wait was so long I probably expected perfection. The desserts came out in a reasonable time and were very good. I really really like this place. The setting, the pub itself is gorgeous and the views amazing. It has stunning gardens (yes plural), it ticks every country pub box there is to tick. My conclusion is that the kitchen either had an off day or due to the fact it was the Easter holidays there was a staff shortage. There is definitely some unfinished business with this place. I will go back cos I would really love this to be my favourite holiday pub (it's that's good).

I had lunch with a mate and found the service was excellent and friendly; food was also of high quality and cooked to perfection. The location of the pub is beautiful and very quiet. The original reserved table was not suitable and upon request there was no problem in moving to another more suitable one. I will definitely return and this time with my wife and petite Shih Tzu as it’s very dog friendly too!

Good choice of food and drink Dog friendly Attentive and accommodating service Had a lovely afternoon

The best countryside pub I’ve ever been to. Wonderful food and a serene garden with great views. Don’t miss it!

Beautiful location and building with great outside space. Food disappointing.

I called ahead and asked for a table near the fire. And that was exactly what we got. Food was memorable. Lovely evening.

Superb food, superb service, and the best post-pub walk I've ever been on. Special mention to Helen for her patience with my endless booking queries before the day.

There is a particularly curt woman who is often behind the bar (older lady, glasses, dark hair). Even the most benign questions (e.g. "is this dish on the menu vegetarian?") receive sharp replies from her and I'm really not sure why. This has been the case on a couple of occasions, so it's not simply a one-off. It's a real shame because the pub is in a beautiful location and the bar side of the building is very cosy. The other staff I've interacted with have been lovely. Sadly we won't be returning.

I wanted a book a table for 3, but requiring a credit card number for a reservation is a no go for me. They've lost my custom.

Very disappointing Mother’s Day lunch. Poor unsmiling service, no real welcome. Pub was dark, draughty and cold. Food was burnt, over salted and overpriced. On complaining the bill was reduced but the special lunch was ruined. I won’t return.

What a pie! Fantastic. Best I have ever eaten. We will be back!

Stunning gastropub. Limited menu but food is superb

It has good food and a great Sunday roast. Staff were friendly and very obliging and helpful. It is a beautiful location with some great walks in the areas and it's dog friendly.

Myself and my 92yo dad came here for lunch on a quiet Tuesday. The food was phenomenal and we ate more than we should have. My dad loved the steak & ale pie and I had a truly delicious burger. Who knew it would go so perfectly with pickled cucumber? We both had the custard tart & rhubarb… so good. I couldn’t recommend this place enough and we will definitely be returning. Thank you to all the staff there too.

The place is lovely, the drinks are good, the food is good. So why is the staff so miserable? That brunette lady with glasses is so unwelcoming that they won't be seeing us there for a long time.

Our second visit so far this year as we find this to be an excellent venue for Sunday roast, catering for dietary options GF and Veggie. Polite a friendly service in a traditional country pub - serving a range of local ‘Gun’ brewery beers and larger on tap - also Silly Moo cider (a good choice). Lunch menu options don’t disappoint, served with an impressive Yorkshire pudding and carefully prepared veg. Nicely done, wholesome, fillings and very satisfying. We consider our outing to be good value and reassuringly priced for quality local produce and ingredients. Wholeheartedly recommended.

This is all you would expect from a country pub and more because the interior is not dark and dingy but airy and light, service smiley and the steak to die for! The cheese platter was good too. We were surprised that there was no lamb dish on the menu, as it is surrounded by sheep farms but otherwise, highly recommended.

We dropped in for lunch on the spur of the moment. It proved to be a good decision. It’s a great country pub in a good location. We had a lovely lunch: crunchy venison croquettes, delicious steaks, perfectly cooked, and the cheese board. There’s a decent wine list too. Prompt, friendly service. Highly recommended.

I like dining at the Ox. It is an unhurried pleasant experience with a quiet calm atmosphere, and excellent food and drink. The best steak I have had in years!

Delicious food and excellent service

Excellent food and service! We had the roast beef and the roast lamb. Both cooked to perfection with the best Yorkshire puddings made outside of Yorkshire 😂 The pub was full but didn’t deter the atmosphere or service. Will definitely be back another day.

Food was poor, some was over done other parts were cold. Overall was over priced for poor food! Portions were small. 1 meal was steak and ale pie with cold mash and 1 carrot. Not good for the price. Service charge was charged for drinks and food which I think should be reduced to Service charge for food only. Didn't even get a choice on paying it as it was added to the bill. Wouldn't get Service charge if went to the bar. Walking 2 foot with drinks doesn't in my opinion need to be extra charge . All in all was not a good meal especially as it was booked for a birthday celebration. Will not be returning.

Came here with family for Sunday lunch and was not disappointed - the roast was excellent with a choice of meats - too full to eat any dessert but otherwise good service and great staff

Great Atmosphere, really good food and super friendly service. Also dog friendly.

Whole experience was not one to enjoy, was given a gift voucher from my 2 kids, was looking forward to a nice meal/ night out. Unfortunately that was not to be. Prices were high end but product and service were cheap cafe.

Sunday Roast was superb! Definitely worth the drive from London!

Let me start by saying I understand that Christmas is a busy time of year for any business and I take it into consideration when writing this. In a word our experience at the Sussex Ox was fantastic. The only downside was, as stated that due to it being very busy the service was slow, but we did expect this and when we were attended too by the staff they were extremely helpful and friendly. The atmosphere was as you would expect it to be in a nice place like this so all good on that front. With a 6 month old baby in toe we are always apprehensive about baby changing facilities. So I was pleasantly surprised when the staff informed me that there were baby changing facilities in both male and female toilets. That doesn’t always mean they will be good facilities, however the Susses Ox has got it right, clean, tidy and comfortable for baby! Finally the food. If you read my other reviews you will know that I try to be as honest and fair as I possibly can be, but when I say the food was excellent here I really mean that! The BEST food I’ve tasted in a pub, ever. I had the Ox Beef Burger and I could not believed the quality and taste of the meat, which was cooked perfectly! For dessert I had the apple and cinnamon crumble with custard and again it was beautiful! Clearly I am not a Michelin Star judge but if you read the criteria for a star I believe that the Sussex Ox has what it takes!! Well done Sussex Ox you have something very special going!

Another great Sussex pub that's well worth regularly visiting. Seen this place change and remain very popular over 20± years.

The food here is delicious 😋 it's a popular venue, so booking is advised. Food is cooked to order, so there maybe a wait in busy times, but worth it. We visited with family including our young grandchild who was welcomed and accommodated with toys and books to help keep her amused. They cope well with food allergies too Thank you. See you again soon.

We have visited the Sussex Ox a few times previously and thought we'd treat ourselves to lunch there. I had the turkey sausages and my husband had the fish and chips. For dessert, we both had the apple and cinnamon crumble. Both courses were very nice, as usual. I fully appreciate that the current economic climate has pushed prices up, but the meal came to £71, which included an orange juice and coca cola. It also included a "voluntary" 10% gratuity...its hardly voluntary if its already on the bill. Suffice it to say, we won't be visiting again any time soon due to the cost. Lovely food in a lovely venue with good service, but costly.

Amazing food, really delicious steak. Friendly and efficient staff. Lovely surroundings. Nice ambience.

Great birthday dinner. The service was polite and the pub is cosy. We shared some starters and took advantage of the Friday night steak offer which was good value and we really enjoyed. Really good quality meat as expected.

Lovely roast Lunches in a great atmosphere.

Superb steak from the Ox, so tender and from their own farm. Fabulous food and service, one of our favourites. The pub was busy with locals but it generated a lovely warm atmosphere.

Our first visit for many years and having browsed the menu online before our booking, we were very disappointed that the lamb pie and hispie cabbage dish with an interesting curry sauce had been removed from the menu when we arrived, and were told that it was due to problems with equipment in the kitchen. Such a shame.

Amazing little surprise! We had a strak for 2 Friday night deal and it was amazing. Atmosphere and service is top notch. Totally recommended.

what a great pub, great food, great service, location everything was fantastic

Fantastic Evening & Can’t Wait For The Next Visit - Service Was Brilliant, Kim As A Server Was Kind & Polite - Our Favourite Local Pub

The front of house/maitre d’ was excellent - knew exactly what was going on and was flexible and experienced enough to make last minute changes to fit us in for lunch. The order was taken swiftly with a smile and the food delivered soon after. The staff were happy and attentive without being intrusive. The food was delicious, hot and a good size without being overwhelming. They swiftly moved in as a team to clear a table once diners had left the building and set up so quickly, the next group were able to move in as if no one had been there before.

Great pub great food would highly recommend well worth the trip. I will be going back definitely thanks Sussex Ox

Absolutely amazing food (a lot sourced from their farm). Very cozy comfy pub with lots of great walks nearby, service is fantastic and always go above and beyond (reunited with forgotten items/ refunding deposit I forgot to mention and settled full bill etc!)

My family and I visited today and had the most wonderful meal! The roasts were out of this world ! The children were catered for very well, too and the service was excellent, definitely recommend it .

We often stop for lunch atThe Sussex Ox whilst walking. We’ve always eaten well and enjoyed the ambience and friendly service. This last occasion was no exception. The herring starters were delicious and we especially enjoyed the venison.

Fantastic country gastro pub in a beautiful location. Delicious locally sourced food and drinks. The pub is surrounded by amazing countryside and great walks

Great place, amazing service, delicious farm food & cold brews

We had an excellent Sunday lunch with perfectly cooked veg and delicious meat. Staff were attentive and service was good despite how busy they were.

Sunday lunch - the roast beef was outstanding, as was the treacle sponge! It's been a very long time since the food, wine, service and atmosphere of a Sunday pub lunch has been so perfect. Go: it's absolutely terrific!

We love it here. This must be our fourth or five visit. It's a firm favourite because the menu is great and the service is brilliant!

Perfect lunch on a windy wet day after a dog walk on the downs.

Went to the Sussex Ox for Sunday lunch. Was fairly busy,staff were pleasant. Ordered 1x beef roast & 1 Chicken roast, arrived at the table in good time. Plenty on the plate, unfortunately everything so over seasoned; so much salt, if you had that every day, would end up with a heart attack cauliflower overcooked. Beef roast was disappointing as it was covered in fat. Ordered desserts, took over 20 minutes to get to the table. Cheesecake & crumble. Crumble was warmed in the microwave , so would take seconds to heat, cheesecake just needed the be cut & served. I appreciate it was busy. Have been in the past , was much better. Shall eat at the Gun in future. .

Friendly staff, beautiful food. The view is reportedly good, although it was misty the day we visited, and we could see anything. Very comfortable Inn, would definitely go back.

We've been twice now for lunch on a Sunday. What a treat this is....

Delicious food and excellent service. Visited twice and not disappointed either time. Highly recommend, worth a detour!

We had Sunday roast the potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, portion size was good. We all had different puddings which were all delicious. Staff were attentive and pleasant. Atmosphere was good too, lots of well behaved dogs. Would highly recommend and will be going back soon

Lovely pub, great food and service

I had the lamb and it the best decision I'd made in a while, perfectly balanced dish I need to go back and enjoy again.

Seemed very expensive for what you got… 22-24£ for roast beef/ lamb… good gluten free options the corn starter was original and delicious,

We had a wonderful meal here. We purposely chose dishes with meat produced on the farm and they did not disappoint. The steak pie was delicious and the mash and veg accompaniments perfectly cooked too. Very conscientious service - had the table set up for the kids with high chair, spacious table etc for our arrival. Overall a very warm experience on a rainy day.

First and last dining experience here - NEVER AGAIN! I can't believe this pub are emailing customers asking for feedback, they certainly can't be reading it. What they need is a manager that has a clue about good hospitality. Unfortunately our dining experience as a birthday treat was a real let down on 20/10/24. We were seated on a very uncomfortable corner bench seat, definitely not enough room for two people that have two legs each. We thought the main dining room must have been closed, but upon leaving could see it was open and had spare tables! Those customers were far luckier than us. The corner was not dirty, but it was dingy, and felt very cramped when another table was occupied between us and the way out. The menu items that we tried were very disappointing. The snack of tempura sweetcorn was not at all what we expected (we expected some kind of fritter). It was three pieces of corn on the cob, each about two inches long that may have gone near a deep frier yesterday. Not at all crispy. Hard to cut into. And the dressing of possibly one crushed hazelnut and some kind of mayonnaise was very sad looking. We had bread and butter which was 2 slices of bread cut in half, not fresh bread rolls. No advice or choice was given by the waiting staff, as they were rushing to take our order. The booking terms, specifically the time limit on your table, is very unwelcoming. This is how I felt from the moment I opened the door to this place, unwelcome. I hoped the cheese course would make up for the experience but it continued to disappoint. I ordered the honey sponge cake that came with blue cheese. This cake was incredibly small. Somewhere smaller than a fairy cake but bigger than a thimble. The cheeses available were nice local cheeses. The blue cheese served with the cake was the same as the main cheese board. So after eating one slice of blue cheese, I couldn't taste the other cheeses. A very poorly put together combination, again the staff offered no advice and the menu is simply not clear enough for guests to know what they are going to get. The dining area we were seated in was very loud, with cutlery being poured into baskets at various points right by where we were sitting - this was so loud and totally unnecessary. The alcohol free bottled beer had a distinct taste of pipe cleaning fluid. I don't know if this was a cheap / bad batch but just one more thing that was bad about this meal. I had such a bad dining experience I would never come back. Even if I was offered a free meal or 100 free meals, I wouldn't waste my time. To any reading this review, there are other lovely pubs in this area, please go anywhere but here. The Sunday roast had nice components. The meat (two of us dining had pork and lamb) was very well cooked. I personally liked the cavalo nero cabbage.

Gorgeous views on a sunny day, surrounded by countryside. Lovely venue, brilliant Sunday roast, lots of great local Sussex options to eat and drink.

The food was amazing, beautifully cooked roast pork, a beautiful dessert and a great selection of local drinks.

Really disappointed with the Sunday roast dinners.... The meat quality for both lamb and beef was very very poor and the portion sizes were surprisingly small - I had lamb and only got 3 thin and small slices that were fairly dry and lacked flavour. The beef was quite tough and extremely difficult to cut through but the portion size was slightly better. The roast potatoes were also poor - although they appeared crispy they were almost slightly rubbery in the sense of being very difficult to cut through and very very dry on the inside. We also waited a good 25 + mins for our deserts to arrive after they had been ordered but I will say they were great and no one had any complaints with the quality just the wait time. I personally have visited 5/6 times in the past 2 years (never for a Sunday lunch) and this is the first time I've walked away unimpressed and feeling really disappointed

Probably one of the best Sunday Roast’s I’ve had. Top notch!

We have visited the Sussex Ox on many occasions over the past 5-6 years in all weathers and the food has always been fantastic with friendly service and a great atmosphere but I was a little disappointed on this occasion. The crispy fried potatoes arrived in the shape of a square hash brown (?) the fries looked pale and nothing special. The fried onions were mushy and hidden in the burgers cheese sauce and should have been on the side. We had our bread and olives brought to the table and was asked straight away if we were ready to order the rest of our dishes! As we eventually finished and were ready to order I noticed the restaurant had emptied out completely. We spent most of the evening in a completely empty restaurant with no background music. The atmosphere I feel could have been better for sure. I mentioned earlier in the evening that we were celebrating a birthday yet no effort was made and no interest shown. The vibe that used to be in there has gone. I think I will wait for the summer to return before I visit again because the food can be good and the garden atmosphere is the best on a lovely sunny day but for me the indoor restaurant has lost its charm. Also adding a 10% service charge is just cheeky. Sorry chaps💔

Visited for my wife's birthday. £24 for a roast is expensive, so I was expecting good things. Unfortunately, this was not to be. The food was ok but the portion size wasn't very big. Considering roasts have a huge markup, I thought I was in for a decent meal. Service was quite slow, and we were hurried out as the table was "re-booked for 3pm and the other customers were waiting". On top of that, there was a "discretionary 10% service charge". Not very discretionary when it's stuck on the bottom of the bill! Do waiters and waitresses not get paid anymore? Do they rely on "service charges"? With the price of the menu as it was, I'd say the service charge was already factored in to the prices. I went home and made some dinner.

I think it is appalling. £25 for a Sunday roast with 3 thin slices of meat, mainly fat, 1 carrot, a small spoon of cauliflower cheese, 3 half potatoes over cooked and a huge Yorkshire pudding to try and make the plate look impressive. It's disgusting! At that price I expect a chunk of meat. Sunday roasts are overrated!! It's a marketing rip-off. Less food and more profit. And the cheese platter? 3 super thin slices of tasteless cheese! In a countryside pub!! When you see what you get abroad, like Spain, Germany, Italy, France... Why do we get ripped off in Britain?! Why do we accept that! Service was nondescript.

Lovely food. Staff were really attentive. Partner is Gluten free and the meal was very good.

This country pub had been on our list for ages and so as it was my birthday weekend we booked for Sunday lunch. We'd checked the menu before booking so we knew the roast was pricey at £24 for the roast beef. We usually pay between £16 and £20 elsewhere. Unfortunately, when it arrived it was disappointing. There was plenty of thinly sliced beef but I found it very fatty and chewy. There were fewer vegetables than expected, half a carrot, 3 very small, very hard roast potatoes and a pile of kale. The Yorkshire pud was large but mainly soggy. The gravy was delicious. Also elements of the dish were less warm than others. The pub is lovely and had a good drinks menu but we were seated in the bar area and had to listen to staff discussing their rotas at length. Perhaps if we'd been in the main restaurant area or outside we'd have had a better experience. Maybe consider your portion sizes especially the veg. We didn't stay for desert.

Been coming here for 50 years..won't stop now. Super staff and nice grub in a wonderful setting

A mixed experience unfortunately food was excellent but small proportions considering the price, staff excellent, both wet and food was very expensive which we accepted, so no complaint but was shocked at the 10% service charge I didn't realise it was optional as they used an abbreviation for optional, we always tip but certainly didn't think it was worth £9.90, it's a shame as it took the shine of our visit

Beautiful location and building with extensive gardens and outdoor seating. Staff were attentive and courteous. We had a drink and sandwiches which came with fries and some greenery. My only gripe would be the pricing which was dear. £5.50 for a small, non-alcoholic ginger beer and £6.90 for a pint of local ale seems exorbitant to me?

Sunday Lunch was cold and was badly prepared. It was one of the worst Sunday Lunches I have had this decade! Very surprising considering the standard of the pub and the excellent service received . Very disappointed and won't be going again.

Absolutely loved this place, went for Sunday lunch last minute and wasn’t disappointed.