• The Bull, High Street, Ditchling, 
  • East Sussex , 
  • BN6 8TA

01273843147

Finish Booking New Booking
Banner
Welcome to The Bull, Ditchling

A beautiful, historical pub at the heart of Ditchling, dating back to the 16th century. With six comfy, country style bedrooms, classic food and drinks and the warmest welcome in the world (possibly the universe.)

Christmas in Ditchling

There’s literally nowhere better to celebrate the season than at our oh-so-cosy Sussex pub. Twinkly decs, roaring fires, naughty-but-nice festive grub (all that cheese) plus an all-round-rocking Christmas atmosphere.

Let's Talk Festive
Food & Drinks

Everything you love about a 'proper' pub. Characterful nooks-and-crannies, comfort food on tap (well, on your plate) and a thirst-quenching array of beers, wines, spirits and winter cocktails too.

Our Menus
Our Bedrooms

Above the pub lie six wonderfully wonky bedrooms; with modern bathrooms, well-stocked mini bars, and uber-comfy beds. Perfect for a cheeky weekend away.

Our Rooms
Best Sunday Roasts

Sunday in the pub is like a big ol' hug. Bloody Marys, generous roasts (with larger-than-life Yorkie puds) alongside bucket-loads of gravy (well, two jugs full at least) - it doesn't get better than that.

Book Direct: Best Rates + Benefits

Best Pub in Ditchling

Our 500-year-old pub is set in the very heart of Ditchling –  a chocolate box village, with impressive South Downs views, and rustic charm by the bucket-load.

Our bar is full-to-the-rafters with friendly locals, and you’re always guaranteed a chin-wag. With local ales (yes – we proudly serve Harvey’s) cool craft-y beers, super-sippable summer cocktails, and some cork-poppingly good wines from around the world.

You’re going to love our food too. Head Chef Henri cooks up a storm in the kitchen, and loves whipping up piled-high-plates of cosy-season comfort food. From your favourite pub classics – such as crispy fish & chips, hearty pies, and banging bangers & mash – to our blackboard specials, showcasing local produce. Oh, and our Sunday roast is blooming scrumptious too (if we do say so ourselves)

 The epitome of a Sussex country inn, we have six hideaway bedrooms, which are spot-on for weekend getaways and summer holiday mini breaks; especially for those who want to be close to Brighton (without all the hustle-and-bustle).

Phil & the team can’t wait to welcome you to our oh-so-charming pub.

 

Our Rooms

Perched above the pub are six cosy rooms. They have all the mod cons of a hotel, but with the charm and comfort of a Sussex countryside inn.

With on-site parking and great food & drink just a staircase away, our pub is perfect for winter getaways, weekend breaks, lazy mornings and breakfast-ing in bed.

See More

Food & Drink

Our pub (and our menus) really come alive at this time of year.

Changing seasons (and cooler weather) means an abundance of warm-and-wonderful dishes, one-pot wonders, traditional pub classics, and epic sharers. All designed to be enjoyed fireside.

Our Menus

Book Direct Benefits

Always the very
best rates

Hands down the best rate around. There’s no cheaper rate to be found.

Later than usual
check-out*

1pm check-out. It’s the stuff dream stays are made of.

First dibs on even
better rooms*

If there’s a better room available when you arrive, a sweet upgrade is all yours.


*Subject to availability

You’ll Love Our Look

We’ve had a renovation. Everything you love about our pub has been amplified and all those tired-and-dated bits have been given a chance to shine. Previously painted beams have been stripped, new/old artwork’s been hung, the bar’s been polished to perfection – oh, and we’ve even uncovered an inglenook fireplace.

Nothing fancy or new – just a perfect example of a well-loved, proper country pub.

Cosy Season at the Pub

Cosy, candle-lit corners lure you in for a swift half after a welly-walk, or for a full-blown feast.

A warm welcome, open fires, cockle-warming autumn & winter comfort foods, and an eye-bogglingly enormous selection of drinks (oh, and some seriously good vibes) are always on the menu. 

Autumn & Winter Menus

Things to Do in Sussex

From seaside-y days out, to touring the local vineyards – there’s a bucket-load of ways to while away the hours when you’re in our neck of the woods. From dog-friendly walks over the South Downs, local treasures (like Ditchling Museum) to the beautiful beaches of Brighton.

Have a read of our top five fave things to do in Sussex.

Local Area

What’s On in Ditchling?

Weekly farmers markets, game suppers, Christmas parties and festive shenanigans – there’s a million and one reasons to visit our lovely pub.

What's On

Open for Breakfast

We’re frying eggs, baking bread and grinding beans (coffee, not baked) from 9am Monday – Saturday.

Wander-in for a hearty Full English, cosy brunch with friends, or that post-dog-walk cuppa.

Our Menus

Festive Dining

Feast your eyes on our stocking-stuffed Christmas menus. They’re jam-packed with all your fave festive foods, all those super-seasonal goodies you’d imagine – plus a bit more. 

Christmas at the Pub

Behind the Scenes

Our pub is more than just a beautiful building in the centre of Ditchling village, and so much goes on within these walls. Keep up to date with our regular updates on our community blog page

Read Our Blogs

Our Family Album

Another Level of Excellence

Absolutely outstanding food, drink and service.

The Sunday lunch was excellent. The service and atmosphere top notch. How anyone can rate this place below 5 stars is beyond me.
One of the many reasons to come back to the beautiful Ditchling.

Epic!!

Skal, March 2023

Excellent Birthday Meal

We visited on a busy Saturday evening for an excellent, relaxed birthday meal.
The food was delicious – Head Chef Lisa’s excellent melt in your mouth steak pies – totally delicious & excellent seabass. We also loved the fresh soup and belly pork for starters with perfect beers and wine.
The Bull Team were all friendly & efficient as always. Looking forward to our next meal here. Thank you!
Jules, March 2023

Holiday

Fantastic two night stay with our 2 children. Rooms were immaculate and very well presented. Breakfast and dinner were beautiful. Fabulous location with nice walks in the area and a short drive to Brighton.

Phil and his team could not do enough for us especially when our little girl was ill on the second evening. Highly recommended.

Darren, December 2022

Game Night Supper (with Butchery Masterclass)

Thurs 6th Nov | 7pm | £68

Join us for a wild-and-wonderful evening with local gamekeeper Chris Sole.

It’s a night of butchery, and a three-course, game-filled feast that celebrates the best of British countryside cooking.

Seats at the table are limited (so don’t dilly dally).

More Info