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The Sussex Ox, Polegate
Milton Street
Postal town: Polegate
BN26 5RL
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The Sussex Ox
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Sussex Ox
Country pub in a quiet hamlet at the foot of the Downs, with all tables in the various dining areas laid up for those eating. Having said that, there is some general seating in and around the bar area, a rear patio and attractive little beer garden front. Traditional look to all parts. With two of the three handpumps in use, it was no surprise to find the very local Long Man Best Bitter (£5.30) as one option, plus the Session IPA from the not-too-distant 360⁰ Brewing being served. Several crafty beers from this pair of producers also available from the keg taps.
On 10th March 2024
- rating: 7
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Sussex Ox
Situated in a very smart little village, this is a rather upmarket pub just a short decent from the impressive Long Man of Wilmington. A very pretty front garden with a path snaking through the fabulous flower beds, leads you to the front door, where you can proceed to the left to reach the main bar. This is an L-shaped space with a similarly shaped servery in the rear left corner. The room has brick flooring, which is a little unusual, but visually quite pleasing, although floorboards have been retained in the area directly around the bar. The room has a very traditional feel, especially in the drinker’s area to the left, where pint pots hang from the bar gantry, traditional farming themed paintings line the walls and a yoke hangs from above. There is a nice old fireplace to the right as you move further into the room and ancient old beams throughout add to the room’s character. High tables and chairs fill the space to the front left where most of the drinkers seem to congregate and where a dartboard can be found, whilst further back there are formally set tables all the way through into a modern rear extension with more traditional paintings on the walls. From the front door, you can also turn right into a designated restaurant area, although this was empty on this visit, with most customers opting for the huge beer garden with a raised decked seating area and large lawn beyond. Plenty of picnic benches have been set up out here, dotted around between little island of foliage. Plenty of dog walkers had stopped off out here and there were two rather languorous Labradors wandering around who seemed to belong to the pub. The views out here are outstanding and I would definitely recommend sitting out here if the weather gives you the chance.
Most people seem to come here for the food and the lunch options we tried were excellent quality, if perhaps more expensive than you would expect in your average village pub. Ale is a secondary concern, but the pub has found its way into recent editions of the Good Beer Guide and they had Long Man Best and Dark Star Hophead on the go, with the former being in fine shape. The staff were very friendly and encouraged table service.
This place is very much a food-led enterprise, but that shouldn’t entirely put you off from coming here just for a drink. The bar area retains a traditional country pub feel, the ales are kept in good condition and the views from the garden are as good as any you’re likely to find in the area. Having said all that, I’m glad we ate here, as that is how this place works best and anyone hiking around the South Downs would do well to build in a break for lunch here.
On 14th November 2017
- rating: 6
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Andy Ven left this review about The Sussex Ox
Not a review as such but just a comment to highlight that this pub has the honour of having its photograph on the front cover of the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2013.
On 19th June 2012
- no rating submitted
[User has posted 244 recommendations about 240 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 14 November 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 14 November 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 14 November 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 14 November 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Darts : Yes last updated 14 November 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 14 November 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Function Room : Yes last updated 14 November 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Jukebox : No last updated 14 November 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Karaoke : No last updated 14 November 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Live Music : Yes last updated 14 November 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Micropub : No last updated 14 November 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Pinball : No last updated 14 November 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Pool Table : No last updated 14 November 2017 by Pub SignMan
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 29 July 2013 by Dave McNally
- Real Cider : Yes last updated 14 November 2017 by Pub SignMan
- WiFi : Yes last updated 14 November 2017 by Pub SignMan
