Sussex Ox Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "The front of house team were respectful, attentive without being obtrusive."
• "Staff were very accommodating of our request for a quiet table."
• "The staff are attentive without being pushy."
• "The serving staff were friendly."
• "Lovely scenery and friendly staff."
• "Good service, very friendly staff."
• "The service was impeccable, there when you needed them but not over bearing."

Cons:

• "Service wasn't great and waiter had no idea about the food or the beers on offer."
• "The lady clearly tried to not give us a table."
• "Service was extremely disappointing. We were left waiting for drinks for 30mins while others got served before us."
• "Staff not attentive, didn't seem to know what they were doing."
• "Very very slow service and fairly pricey."
• "The service was a tad slow."
• "Waiters and waitresses were not wearing protective masks and didn’t maintain appropriate distance at tables - leaning in to light candles etc."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Food absolutely delicious. had their pulled brisket burger worth the money."
• "The food is always exceptional."
• "Great meal, imaginative starters, great mains, refreshing desserts."
• "Spectacular food."
• "The lamb was amazing, the veg nothing special."
• "Food was amazing."
• "The portions are impeccably controlled and locally sourced, fresh ingredients."

Cons:

• "The Yorkshire pudding was spongy."
• "Burger and chips with onion rings loomed the part, but sadly it was greasy and tasteless."
• "Oxtail Dumplings were very hot... As for the dumplings i thought they were very bland. Not worth £7."
• "The roast looked nice, but had been ruined by tasteless cold gravy, it was like eating out of a puddle!"
• "Food was cold, veg not cooked and beef was overcooked."
• "Chewy beef, no chanteroy carrots and no replacement nor was it mentioned when ordering."
• "The food though, was inconsistent."

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "The Sussex Ox is our favourite place to eat."
• "The dining area has a pleasant atmosphere."
• "Spectacular setting."
• "This place is a must if you're in the area."
• "Nice atmosphere, nice staff and great location for views and a country side walk."
• "Lovely old building."
• "Especially beautiful & a romantic setting for Garden Dining at sunset, over the South Downs."

Cons:

• "Not the biggest car park and no road park as it is down a single width lane."
• "Not rushing back..."
• "Overpriced meal in my opinion."
• "Location is stunning although parking can be a challenge due to its popularity."
• "Heaters not working."
• "The toilets desperately need attention and some.of.the chairs desperately need replacing as wobbly and unsafe."
• "Parking can be a challenge due to its popularity."

Value

Pros:

• "All of this came in at £60 which was not too bad however."
• "The Sunday roast was delicious and well priced which is good for the area."
• "Food is outstanding, reasonably priced and decent portion sizes."
• "Prices are fair for what you get."
• "Well worth it."
• "All impressively intuitive and wallet friendly."
• "Overall good value."

Cons:

• "Very very slow service and fairly pricey."
• "Oxtail Dumplings were very hot... As for the dumplings i thought they were very bland. Not worth £7."
• "Overpriced meal in my opinion."
• "The prices are not worth the quality of the food at all!"
• "It sets the bar high with its prices but then under delivers and refuses to go the extra mile for a special occasion."
• "The prices for meals here are at the top-end of pub prices in the area and so food should be of better quality."
• "At a touch over £50 for two roast dinners, large glass of house white and a pint of beer, a bit pricey IMO, including nearly £5 service charge."