The Woolpack, Burgess Hill

The Woolpack is a substantial pub that is set back from the Sussex Way by a large stone covered car park. To the right of the pub there is a grass covered beer garden that houses some picnic tables and a small children’s play area. There is also a duck pond that is fenced off from the garden so know need to worry about the nippers jumping in. Lunch is served from when the pub opens at midday and I’d compare the interior and food selection as being a step up from a Harvester. I say a step up as around the bar there is some atmosphere and the jovial governor is making an effort with various types of entertainment in the evenings. These include a quiz on Thursdays and the odd ‘folk night by the fire’. There is a ‘Toad in the Hole’ box and a bar billiards table. Three of the six hand pumps on the bar were unused leaving an uninspiring choice of Old Speckled Hen, Broadside and London Pride. There is also a standard draught selection alongside Amstel and Birra Moretti. I’m not a big fan of food led pubs, but I liked it in here and would have no problem returning.

Official site of the Woolpack, contains menu, wine list and event details - www.thewoolpack.net

Official site of the Woolpack, contains menu, wine list and event details - www.thewoolpack.net