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

Food & Drinks

Everything you love about a 'proper' pub. Characterful nooks-and-crannies, traditional pub food, and a thirst-quenching array of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails too.

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Stay in Sussex

Above our pub lie six wonderfully-wonky bedrooms; with modern bathrooms, well-stocked mini bars, Nespresso machines (posh coffee at your fingertips) and uber-comfy beds. Perfect for a cheeky weekend away.

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Best Sunday Roasts

Sunday in the pub is like a big ol' hug. Nabbing the seat by the fire, 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.

Summer Spritz

Searching for the best beer garden in Ditchling? You’ve just found it (lucky you). Our spritz-packed summer menu is bursting with raspberry-bright refreshers and rose-infused delights -it’s fresh-air drinking at its most fabulous (and most flavourful).

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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 pub, 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.

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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.

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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

Summer Stays in Sussex

This summer, make the most of your holiday time – keep it local and settle in for a UK staycation. Explore our beautiful countryside (a walk up the South Downs is chicken soup for the soul). And when the day winds down, head up to one of our rooms and do it all again tomorrow.

Bring the dog, bring the kids, bring whoever. We’ll take care of the rest

Summer Holidays

Dog-Friendly Pub Stays

From seaside-y days out, to stomping the South Downs Way (or just chilling in the beer garden) there’s a bucket-load of ways enjoy your dog-friendly getaway in our neck of the woods.

From tail-waggingly good walks, lovely local villages to explore and there’s the beautiful beaches of Brighton – plus our lovely pub to end up in.

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What’s On in Ditchling?

Weekly farmers markets, garden parties, drinks and get-togethers – there’s a million and one reasons to visit our lovely pub.

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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 pub brunch with friends, or that post-dog-walk cuppa.

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Seasonal Cocktails

From the much-loved classics (think Espresso Martini) to the new-and-wonderful ones you may not have had the pleasure of yet; our pub menus showcase it all.

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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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Pub Garden Summer Sipping

Our brand-new, oh-so-seasonal Summer Spritz menu is back – and designed for long-and-lazy afternoons in the Ditchling sunshine. Dive into light, bubbly spritzes jam-packed with holiday-inspired flavours – a yuzu zing, exotic coconut, and juicy summer fruits. Drinks crafted for warm-weather unwinding.

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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