• 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, comfort food on tap (well, on your plate) and a thirst-quenching array of beers, wines, spirits and winter cocktails too.

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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.

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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.

Best Beer Garden

Fun in the sun is back. And our beer garden is (probably) the best one in Sussex.

Sip, Supper & Snooze

The perfect package for those longer days and lazy stays. Bed and breakfast, dinner on one night, and two Lillet Rhubarb Rosé spritz on us. Available for stays until 30th September 2025.

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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. The beer garden is a bit of alright too, you know.

 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).

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 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)

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 summer 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 warmer weather) means an abundance of cool-and-colourful salads, catch of the day fish dishes, proper pub grub, and epic sharers. All designed to be enjoyed al fresco.

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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

Celebrating 30yrs of Ridgeview

If you’re a fan of being wined-and-dined, then we’ve just the thing.

In collaboration with our wine-making neighbours (and hosts for the evening) we’re holding a dinner celebrating 30yrs of Ridgeview Wine Estate.

You’ll tuck into a 3-course supper, with four super-sippaple sparkling wines to pair.

11th June 7:30pm. Pre-booking essential.

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Father’s Day

Nothing says thanks for being my Dad/Step-Dad/Baby Daddy/Grandad (delete as appropriate) better than a family trip to your fave Ditchling pub.

That’s why it’s a big day (and a big deal) for us. Be sure to book a table for a seriously button-popping Sunday roast in the pub, or for drinks & nibbles in the garden, or wander in for a swift half at the bar.

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Season for Spritz

Food (and drinks) just tastes better when it’s enjoyed outside – preferably on a balmy summers day.

But our Spritz serves taste especially scrumptious, because they’ve been crafted with holidays in mind. Think lime, mint, passionfruit and coconut – blissful.

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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.

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

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What’s On in Ditchling?

Weekly farmers markets, doggy meet-ups, garden parties – 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.

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Visit Sussex

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