Ye Olde Smugglers Inne

Waterloo Square, Alfriston, Polegate
01323 870241

Recent Reviews

Valeria Trevisani

Very nice pub, the guy who served us was very kind and very nice. We ate well with local beers.

Adrian Kemp

Very nice pub and lovely people pleasurable stay Mayfield most

Catherine Henderson

Met friends who were staying here and had dinner with them. A beautiful old building with great tables for dining. We had a window seat with very comfy cushions. Grabbed drinks at the bar first. Lydia was friendly and chatted along with us. She also served our table. A great waitress. Food is good pub classics dinner really well. Really pleased to see proper home made puds too - such a rarity these days. Good portions, well presented and very tasty too. It was a quiet evening but we were made to feel really at home. Thoroughly recommend. Dog friendly too.

Derek B

Very friendly staff and the food was superb. Home made soup and an incredibly good Green Thai curry. Will definitely visit again!

James T

Set in the beautiful village of Alfriston we came across this by chance. A lovely little pub with open fire, incredibly friendly staff, and brilliant food. 2 of us had the Sunday Roast Lamb which was really tasty and tender. Loads of heavy, which you don't get in many places without having to ask! One of us had the steak and that was also really tasty and tender. We tried 3 different deserts, the special lemon and orange pudding, fruit crumble and custard, and chocolate brownie. All were excellent. This was a lovely find, definitely book in advance! It's also Dog friendly, so perfect for walkers in the area. Very reasonable price given the service and quality of the food.

Adam Brind

Staff were very friendly and the pub is very cosy with the lots character and we all enjoyed our roast we will definitely be going back.

LoveTravel635330

Pie unseasoned on couple times I’ve tried it now given up , owner never friendly which runs off on her staff that come an go , tables to small so chairs very close ok for me but can see would be very uncomfortable for lot people. Draughty and cold near door seating and cold up back where it just feels like you’ve been shoved out the way because of lack of service and generally not very nice area. Food portion size small for price, it’s not hard to see why the George is busy every day an smugglers not sadly , needs new life for such a beautiful village

Robert Barnett

Popped in for a Sunday roast for a it of a treat as we haven'tbeenhere for a while. Very good service and welcome from the young barmaid. Started with soup which was excellent. Sadly the roast was among the worst I have had in recent times. The potatoes were totally inedible and the Yorkshire puddings were like leather, I would assume shop bought. My partner informed the barmaid whom was clearly embarrassed. Upon payment no mention of the complaint was made and no offer of a reduction of the bill was made. Clearly we won't be back for a long time.

Edward Benneyworth

Awkward as far as parking. Lovely, atmospheric place, shame I had to go across the road to buy some milk for my breakfast.

richardnoller63

Visited en route to France via Newhaven. Lovey pub with friendly staff . Good choice of beers . Great food. Highly

63662

A well deserved 1 star, my wife had the audacity to ask for more hot water with her £4.50 pot of tea after it was plonked on the table. She was told to be more specific when ordering. Please remember to say 'May I have a pot of tea please, may I also have a small amount of extra hot water please as I do not want it too strong thank you.' Hopefully, the tall bearded person behind the bar will say yes and not be defensive and berate you.

Bev M

The building is fabulous. The morning staff not. Rude. Grumpy. And the breakfast shocking. Claimed to be continental! Unsure which continent. A table of dreadfully cheapest ever yoghurt, pre packed sugary soggy croissant, a tower an a loaf in a bag, watered down juice. Previous guests debris left everywhere. There are two other much nicer places in the village.

Colin Sharp

All good here, wonderful service, excellent beer and a delightful garden in the evening sunshine!

amaricello

We greatly enjoyed our stay at this little, cosy pub-hotel. The room and bathroom were spotless and nicely decorated. We were greeted nicely and felt welcome. The only minus was the breakfast, which was self-service with not much choice and also not the best quality.

Nick M

We had a lovely warm welcome but that’s where the good ended. The king size bed was actually a double and the food was shocking. The beer was fine

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