The best restaurants serving British food in Lewes South East

Another fabulous meal at Ollivers, Intimate restaurant with bags of atmosphere . Fresh , original menu and food , host Steve is nothing but attentive , with his wife preparing great dishes , can’t wait to return

Food was amazing so much choice, staff was so friendly and kind, quick service. Every time I have been there brilliant service and so many different choices of cakes each time!

The food was delicious and healthy. I had the salad option and it was packed with variety, colour and great taste. My son had soup and fresh bread and a sausage roll. We plan to return because the food was great at a really affordable price.

The owner is an engaging, friendly character who made the entire experience of attending court a more relaxed one. Please visit and enjoy a lovely coffee

We call this our 'Hiker's Retreat'. When we are down from London and heading over the South Downs, this is our starting point. Such a friendly & twee place. Nothing is too much trouble, any changes accepted with a smile and a kind word. The owner seems very interested in hiking routes, lovely to chat with. P.s. the "Secret" Vegan menu is amazing!

First time visit today, we booked a table for 12.30 which glad we did as by 1pm was getting busier which we liked as was a nice atmosphere. We ordered a smaller appitite meal and a baguette... Wow the portion was huge and absolutely lovely! Couldn't believe the sizes for the price. All the waiting staff polite girls

What a gem of a place, a very tidy traditional pub with excellent staff and food. A bit of a tardis as the pub extends way back and also has a small private dining room on the ground floor along with a beer garden. Well recommended

We ate here after a trip to Alton Towers. Food was fabulous with huge portions. My daughter had the fish and chips and I had the sharing platter starter as a main course. Both meals were absolutely delicious. Would definitely eat here again.

Been going there now for a couple of years and never anything other than a PERFECT experience. Staff Perfect as is the food and ambience.

Came across this place on the last leg of a walk on the Downs a few years back. Returned today to find all was closed down and overgrown, despite a website i ducati g to the contrary. . How on earth someone managed to submit a good review on 4th Sep is rather strange. The location and feel of the garden, with the gravel pathways and cottage type beds, was once absolutely idyllic. Not surprised it hasn't survived - the following is what I drafted back then. Pethaps I should have read the signs... "There were lots of tables and chairs to choose from, some in some very welcome shade. We were rather dirty and sweaty, so didn't really notice the standard of the furniture. We sat and recovered, reading our papers. The drinks and lunch were of very good quality and tasty, so we didn't mind the above average prices. However, the speed of service and attitude of the older woman were bad. I can't therefore give a good rating.. The place was not crowded, and we had to remind them about our order (tea, cold drinks and salad) after 30 minutes - when an adjacent table was served before us, having arrived 10 minutes or so after us. When our order was delivered, our comment was "oh, lovely, we're ready for this", to which the woman replied "oh have you been waiting - we can only work so fast in this heat you know". Clearly someone who finds it easy to make it the customer's problem. Just an apology would have done. Shall go back though, for the location, but perhaps just for a cuppa next time (would possibly be cold tho).

Stopped off for a late lunch here on Bank hol Monday, before taking the lovely if rather steep walk up Mt Caburn (footpath access for which is opposite). What a find. We had a table in the attractive garden and I had an individual small quiche with salad and my husband had the soup of the day (carrot ad roasted pepper I think), both of which were really tasty. Then we shared a plain scone (fruit also available) with clotted cream and jam. Excellent textured fresh scone. We hope to return soon to sample the cakes - they had 5 or 6 to choose from. The full afternoon teas with a selection of little cut sandwiches which were presented on cake stands looked beautiful too. Staff were friendly and helpful despite being busy.

I have been to Frankies beach bar about a year ago. The service and food was very good. Travelled from Worthing on a beautiful day to enjoy a lunch. Was I wrong! We ordered toasted sandwiches. They were very greasy and inedible. I was told that because they had been busy a buildup of oil had built up on the grill. Greasy spoon,definitely!

I came here all the time, today I will not return the lady staff was extremely rude! Because my kids came in with 2 cans of cherry coke from the store next door ad they do not have drinks they liked or are the cans cold, I was rudely told to put them away ,so we left sp for a £1 can of coke they lost £20 in profits plus I'll never return and I'll spread the word i have my own business, and if I found out a staff member cost my business money and a customer she would be gone this is not good business.

The kind lady serving was so helpful providing us with a ramp for my mother in law to get her wheel chair into the cafe. The food and drink was great and we will definitely be going back again..

Looked up cafes for breakfast near the port and found this gem. Nothing to look at as its a porta cabin but inside its clean and the food is excellent. Thick bread and butter, great breakfasts and very reasonable prices. Love the dog but not sure everyone would appreciate the staff stroking the dog and then continuing to serve food but we love dogs and doesn't bother us. The tea and coffee were best tasted, not fancy just proper tea and coffee. Would definately recommend, parking at the rear too. Easy to walk from port or premier inn, and great value. Staff very friendly and will definitely return next trip to Newhaven.