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

01273843147

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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 & drinks and the warmest welcome in the world (possibly the universe.)

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 fancy-pants cocktails too.

Our Bedrooms

Above the pub lies six wonderfully wonky bedrooms; with modern bathrooms, well-stocked mini bars, and uber-comfy beds. Perfect.

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.

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Best Pub in Ditchling

Our 500-year-old pub is set in the very heart of Ditchling –  a picture-postcard chocolate box village with impressive South Downs views and rustic charm by the bucket-load. The epitome of a Sussex country inn, we have six hideaway bedrooms, which are spot-on for weekend breaks, and for those who want to be close to Brighton (without all the hustle-and-bustle)

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, regularly changing 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 comfort food. From your favourite pub classics – such as crispy fish & chips, hearty pies, and banging bangers & mash – to our specials, showcasing local produce. Oh, and our Sunday roast is blooming lovely too (if we do say so ourselves)

Phil & the team can’t wait to welcome you to our oh-so-cosy, olde-worlde pub.

 

Reasons to Roast

Sunday roast-ing is a big part of British culture and there’s lots to love about it.

Is it is the not-so-humble crumble? Bottomless gravy? As many Yorkshire puds as you can handle?

We’ve managed to jot down just five of our top reasons for you to tuck-into an all-guns-blazing roast this Sunday.

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What’s On in Ditchling?

We’re proud to announce our first Sip & Paint night on the 1st May.

Fun, interactive and fully-hosted evening. You’ll learn to paint, sip on a tipple, and have a jolly good time.

Seats at the table are limited, so better get a wiggle on.

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Summer Nights

Our bedrooms are perfect for day-dreaming and late-breakfasting.

Our Summer Nights pub & rooms package includes two no-alarm nights, a meal in the pub, breakfast each morning, and a Hugo Spritz as a welcome. Bliss.

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Open for Breakfast

We’re frying baking 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.

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Things to Do

There’s loads of reasons to visit Sussex. From dog-friendly walks over the South Downs, local treasures (like Ditchling Museum) and the beautiful beaches of Brighton.

Reasons to Visit

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

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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