Press and reviews
Good Beer Guide 2011
Located in a small hamlet at the end of a country lane, the pub has a large garden with pleasant country views. The bar area is small compared with a good-sized seating area and separate restaurant. This pub was originally a Ballard house, but now serves a good selection of...Read Full Review
The Good Pub Guide 2011
Attractive and friendly country pub with magnificent downs views, smallish beamed and brick-floored bar with roaring woodburner, enjoyable food, well kept Dark Star, Harveys and an interesting guest beer, enthusiastic young licensees and quick service even when busy... Read Full Review
The Real Ale Pub Guide
Build in the late 1800s as a butchers and slaughterhouse, this traditional pub features scrubbed pine tables, log-burner and cosy bar. Food served 12-2pm and 6-9pm. Large landscaped beer garden with decked eating area. Large car park. Panoramic views of the South Downs... Read Full Review
Alastair Sawday's Special Places
Tucked below the Downs, The Sussex Ox is a popular retreat with ramblers and A27 travellers - time it right and you'll catch a South Downs sunset from the garden. David and Suzanne have invested well in refurbishing the rambling old place so expect a clean uncluttered and civilised feel... Read Full Review
The Independent
Guarded by the Long Man of Wilmington, here is refreshment and comfort in the folds of the South Downs. Well kept ales revive walkers' throats as tired eyes sweep the heady romantic vista of Sussex Weald... Read Full Review
Viva Lewes
The last time I sat down for a meal in the Sussex Ox, in Milton Street just outside Aifriston, the two people I was with were suddenly called away between ordering and eating and I was left in the confusing position of having to deal with three plates of food on my own... Read Full Review
The Morning Advertiser
Flexibility has been key to our success, with some customers coming in for three courses, tucking into steaks and beautiful fresh fish, while others just want to pop in for a pint and a steak and kidney pie. We have high-end diners who call in for fish and chips during the week... Read Full Review
The Argus
Next time you are contemplating a pub lunch, consider driving out to Alfriston for a really traditional country pub experience. Instead of busy roads and heaving bars you'll find peace and quiet, cosy comfort in beautiful surroundings, friendly service and fantastic food... Read Full Review
