The best restaurants serving British food in South East

I suffered 5 weeks food poisoning after eating chicken burger and fish burger it could have killed me . Funny how every time you put a review on they get someone to put a good one shame ...

Great service and an interesting breakfast menu.

Such a disappointment. I had hoped that eating out on Christmas Eve would add to the yuletide festivities but it was a thoroughly depressing experience. There were candles on the tables but non of them were alight and there were some drab, uninspired garlands of fake greenery. No crackers to pull - even cheap ones would have been a bit of fun and there was no music to lift the despondent atmosphere. I was looking forward to a coffee, but it was undrinkable and I asked for it to be taken away and not added to the bill. It tasted very strange, harsh and muddy and as though it had gone off milk in it. All of three of us did not enjoy our food. We had planned to all have desserts but after eating the mains, decided to cut our losses and run. When I paid the bill I did ask if anything was made from fresh and all the young man could say was, 'to his knowledge, it all was.' It was not his fault that the food was so bad, but he still should have been able to answer this honestly. It was obvious that it was bought-in food. I do not mind one bit paying higher prices for good quality, which is why I left feeling hungry and minding quite a lot.

How a year can change things.. last year too many guests & not enough staff. This year totally different. Perfect Christmas Day meal. Very chilled, no waiting for food or drinks, very friendly happy staff, great food. Will return.

Honestly, what a great night we all had last night at Sizzlers. Lorraine made our night so special and her hosting behind the bar was brilliant! Nothing was no trouble for her. The tables had been decorated beautifully, the singer was fantastic and the food was great. Thank you so much! Lorraine is a credit to the pub! 5***** all the way!

A professional and very friendly service with excellent food. The overall atmosphere was most enjoyable. Will go there again.

Wow, I’ve just read the reviews on here and following my own experience, I can concur with the reviews highlighting the rude nature of the lady who runs this place. I also saw one review from one man claiming misogyny on this review chain, it’s simply not. Bad manners are not gender specific, they just are bad manners. Yes people in this establishment may get up early to bring fresh fish in everyday, however the clientele do not expect to be slapped in the face by a wet trout when they turn up to the premise or enquire about buying it. I will be taking my business elsewhere as I am sure many others have in the past and will in the future.

Had lunch here today with my family and was honestly blown away by the food. I’ve been a few times for a drink and live bands and always enjoyed it but the food today was incredible. Service was excellent too. It was nice and quiet also which was great for us as we were well looked after but it absolutely deserved to be busier. Will defo be back!

I was looking forward to a nice Sunday roast lunch out. If your looking for warm white wine, cold dinner, cremated roast potatoes and burn’t Yorkshire's than this is the place to go. When asked at the end of the lunch if everything was ok we complained about the food and we’re then presented with £100 bill with £3.60 discount. Insulted wasn’t the word. I’m not one to worry about what the bill is usually, but the way the manager/owner Mateo dealt with it was disgusting and I’m surprised he is in business at all. Pubs are going out of business everyday and we try to support our locals whenever we can. As a businessman myself customer service is key. I never give bad reviews usually and am not one to complain but this has really wound me up. It’s just unacceptable the way they dealt with our complaint. I won’t be going back and wouldn’t recommend it to others.

It had been highly recommended to us by many people. We booked in for my Mum's birthday and the staff could not have been more helpful and welcoming. Really nice atmosphere whether you're there for dinner or just drinks. The roast dinner was impressive, almost too much food with beautifully cooked meat and varied vegetables. Beer and wine selection is also very good, the local beer Phoenix Ale I can recommend for anyone wanting a traditional English Ale. I definitely want to go back again soon, we randomly ended up there the day before our dinner on a pub crawl of Hartney Whitney and had a lot of fun. The staff are always accommodating and friendly, I'll be recommending it to everyone I know.

Great friendly staff and lovely atmosphere Very attentive Would definitely be coming back again

We enjoyed the traditional Christmas feast, several glasses of white wine and could have had a pudding aswell for an extra £5 each. The service was very attentive and friendly, with special attention to allergens, having gluten and dairy free options, including gravy. We were half an hour late but still accommodated. There is free parking on the main road outside, 2 hrs., no return. Close to the shopping centre and Eastbourne rail station.

Got here in great time, good service but pizza was too stodgy

I will not be ordering from you again. First of all the food turned up&i was looked like card board. You forget our milkshakes&tell us that apparently the driver had to do an emergency stop. I call you, to then speak to someone who doesn't understand me&then have the phone cut off not once but 2times. The customer service is poor. We loved ordering from here because it's the only restaurant that doesn't have poor food but from today I will not be.

Try saying the heading fast and it’ll make you smile, almost as much as we smiled when the 3 meat roast that we ordered came to the table, big slice of Turkey, beef and perfectly cooked pork with a twirl of crunchy crackling all on top of a bed of perfectly cooked seasonal vegetable topped with a big helping of gravy on the side, 3 of us ordered it and we all enjoyed it, unfortunately, the afternoon was slightly ruined as my husband was crying and mourning over his steak and ale pie, the beef was tough and chewey the gravy inside the pie was watery, so with a solemn face had to watch the 3 of us scoff down our wonderful roast dinner, we’ll go back again for sure but we won’t be ordering the Steak and Ale pie.