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

01273843147

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Best of British

With heritage tomatoes, fresh fish and a rainbow of colourful veggies, our classic menus change regularly to showcase the bounty of the season.

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Pub Drinks in Ditchling

Whether it's Friday night bubbly with the girls, coffee and a catch up or you're celebrating a birthday, we've got the perfect space for you to host.

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Unforgettable Sunday Roast

Dishing up the best roast dinners in Ditchling. With something for the meat lovers, vegans and vegetarians alike  - we’ll make sure you leave happy; with full tummies and big smiles.

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Cosy Winter Breakfast

Huddle up for a hearty breakfast, a cosy catch-up with pals, or for a brunch dish of dreams this winter.

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Best Pub Food in Ditchling

Showcasing the best of British, our menu always highlights the finest produce of the season. 

Hearty, indulgent and quintessentially British, our dishes are pure comfort food, brought to life by the best local, seasonal produce. Whether you are lingering over a leisurely Sunday lunch, enjoying a more formal supper with fine wine in the restaurant, or simply grabbing a quick bite in our cosy bar, the menu is jam-packed with dishes to suit the occasion.

With a generous spirits selection, extensive wine menu and a pleasing mix of beer, lager and traditional ales, you can enjoy socialising in the main bar or pull up a table in our large garden. The welcome is always warm, so simply walk-in or reserve yourself a spot to join us.

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Spring Menu
Children's Menu
Sandwich & Bar Snacks Menu
Wine Menu
Dessert Wines
Sunday Menu
Breakfast / Brunch Menu
Pudding Menu
Nibbles Menu

Starters & Sharers

Seasonal Vegetable Soup

toasted sourdough (327Kcal)

  • £7.00
Courgette & mozzarella bhaji,

jalapeno mayo, pickled artichokes (V) (422Kcal)

  • £8.00
Sticky Bourbon Pork Belly

apple & carrot slaw, black pudding crumb (373Kcal)

  • £8.00
Brie on Toast

Ham, chorizo, pickled wild mushrooms & brie on toasted sourdough, red chilli oil (498Kcal)

  • £8.50
Heritage Beetroot Tartare

goats' cheese cream (309Kcal)

  • £8.50
Smoked Mackerel Pâté

orange & chestnut butter, toasted sourdough (610 Kcal)

  • £9.00
Honey & Rosemary Baked Somerset Camembert Sharer,

toasted sourdough, pickled celery, red onion chutney(GF/V*) (643Kcal)

  • £19.50
Ploughman's Sharer,

pork,apple & red onion sausage roll, hand raised pork pie, pea & broad bean scotch egg, cheese straw, Pitchfork cheddar, Godminster vintage cheddar, crusty bread, chutney (1356Kcal)

  • £25.00

Mains

The Bull Burger,

beer onions, cheese, iceberg, pickles, ketchup, mayo, fries (1244Kcal)

  • £16.50
Plant Burger

beer onions, vegan cheese, iceberg lettuce, pickles, ketchup, mayo and hand cut chips (779Kcal)

  • £16.50
West Country 10oz Hand Cut Steak,

pink peppercorn sauce, hand cut chips, rocket (820Kcal)

  • £32.00
Slow Roasted Turmeric Chicken

Slow roasted turmeric chicken, cauliflower, squash, new potatoes, chilli oil, lime, coriander, pomegranate (1100Kcal)

  • £18.50
Youngs Beer Battered Haddock,

hand cut chips, tartare sauce, minted mushy peas (1015Kcal)

  • £17.50
Chicken & Wild Mushroom Pie

crushed new potatoes, buttered rainbow chard, gravy (844Kcal)

  • £21.00
Chef Henri's Oxtail Stew

Oxtail, carrot & onion stew, spring onion & potato terrine, Yorkshire pudding (696Kcal)

  • £19.00
Pan Fried Stone Bass

squash & prawn ravioli, samphire, kale, Nutbourne tomato, shallots, prawn consommé (488Kcal)

  • £22.00
Sausage & Mash

Pork, apple & leek sausages, swede mash, rainbow carrots, crispy shallots, gravy (869Kcal)

  • £16.00
Mac's Farm Ham, Egg & Chips

Locally sourced free range eggs, British ham and chips (582kcal)

  • £15.00
Root Vegetable, Farro & Chestnut Pithivier

pea & spinach puree, fennel, chestnuts (317Kcal)

  • £15.00

Sides

Chips

(357Kcal)

  • £5.00
Fries

(779Kcal)

  • £5.00
Mac's Farm Scotch Egg

(58Kcal)

  • £6.00
Sautéed Black Cabbage

(GF/V*) (207Kcal)

  • £5.00

Puddings

Vegan Dark Chocolate Brownie,

vegan vanilla ice cream (482Kcal) (GF*) (644Kcal)

  • £9.50
Pear Frangipane Pie

Sweet pear frangipane pie, salted caramel, ice cream (503Kcal)

  • £9.00
Sussex Cheese Board,

seeded crackers, fruit chutney (GF*) (534Kcal)

  • £11.00
3 Scoops of Jude's Ice Cream,

choose from vanilla, strawberry & cream, vegan salted caramel (230Kcal)

  • £6.00
Apple Crumble

Apple & cinnamon crumble, crème anglaise (GF*) (379Kcal)

  • £8.00
Creme Caramel

blood orange sorbet (421Kcal)

  • £9.00
Please note menus are subject to seasonal changes. Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or an intolerance.

We’re proud to source the finest seasonal fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and dairy to create our menus. Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

v - vegetarian, vg - vegan,

Mains

Breaded Cod Fish Bites,

fries & garden pears (540 kcal)

  • £7.00
4oz Bull Beef Burger,

fries & salad (507Kcal)

  • £7.50
Hot Dog,

fries & salad (1279 kcal)

  • £8.50
Macaroni Pasta

pesto sauce (408 kcal)

  • £7.00

Sunday Roasts

all served with beef dripping roast potatoes, honey roasted carrot, creamed leeks & peas, tenderstem broccoli, Yorkshire pudding & gravy

Aberdeen Angus Sirloin Beef

(568 kcal)

  • £8.00
Pan Fried Pork Belly,

(632 kcal)

  • £8.00
Butternut Squash Nut Roast,

(267 kcal)

  • £7.00

Puds

Chocolate Brownie,

Jude's Vanilla Ice Cream (228 kcal)

  • £6.00
1 scoop of Jude's Vanilla Ice Cream,

with chocolate or strawberry sauce (118 kcal)

  • £2.00
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SAMPLE MENU

Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or an intolerance.

We’re proud to source the finest seasonal fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and dairy to create our menus. Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

v - vegetarian, vg - vegan,

Bar Snacks

Marinated Olives

(157 kcal)

  • £6.50
Walnut & Honey Bread,

balsamic & oils (650 kcal)

  • £6.00
Pork, Apple & Red Onion Sausage Roll,

(394 kcal)

  • £5.50
Mac's Farm Scotch Egg

(740 kcal)

  • £7.00

Sandwiches

Available 12-4pm Monday - Saturday

Beer Battered Haddock Sandwich,

tartare sauce, baby gem, farmhouse white (705Kcal)

  • £10.00
Bacon & Brie

Brie, smoked bacon & brioche bun (418Kcal)

  • £9.00
Med Flatbread

Mediterranean flatbread, ratatouille, red pepper hummus (405Kcal)

  • £10.50
Goats' Cheese Sandwich

caramelised red onion, farmhouse (621Kcal)

  • £10.00
Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or an intolerance.

We’re proud to source the finest seasonal fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and dairy to create our menus. Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

v - vegetarian, vg - vegan,

Starters & Sharers

Roasted Tomato & Chilli Soup,

toasted sourdough (328Kcal)

  • £7.00
Courgette & Mozzarella Bhaji

jalapeno mayo, pickled artichokes (422Kcal)

  • £8.00
Heritage Beetroot Tart

Heritage beetroot & goats cheese tart, crispy sage, walnuts (V) (627Kcal)

  • £8.50
Smoked Mackerel Pate

orange & chestnut butter, toasted sourdough (610 Kcal)

  • £9.00
Crispy Pheasant Ballotine

spring onion & potato terrine, spicy BBQ sauce ** (331Kcal)

  • £10.50
Naughty Cheese on Toast

Ham, chorizo, pickled wild mushrooms & brie on toasted sourdough, red chilli oil (498Kcal)

  • £8.50
Honey & Rosemary Baked Somerset Camembert Sharer,

toasted sourdough, pickled celery, red onion chutney (GF/V*) (643Kcal)

  • £18.50

Roasts

all served with beef dripping roast potatoes, honey roasted carrot, creamed leeks & peas, tender stem broccoli, double egg Yorkshire pudding and gravy

28 Day Aged Roast Beef,

Yorkshire pudding, dripping roast potatoes & trimmings (GF*) (998Kcal)

  • £22.00
Pan Fried Pork Belly,

dripping roast potatoes & trimmings (GF*) (1254Kcal)

  • £19.50
Roast Chicken Supreme

dripping roast potatoes & trimmings (GF*) (888Kcal) £1

  • £19.00
Mixed Nut Roast

rapeseed roast potatoes & trimmings (V) (652Kcal)

  • £15.00

Mains

The Bull Beef Burger,

beer onions, cheese, iceberg, pickles, ketchup, mayo, fries (1244Kcal)

  • £16.50
  • Plant Option Availiable
Youngs Beer Battered Haddock,

hand cut chips, tartare sauce, mushy peas (1039Kcal)

  • £17.50
Pan Fried Seabass

lime, coriander & prawn croquette, kale, samphire & creamy bisque (593Kcal)

  • £19.50
Pork, Apple & Leek Sausages,

butter mash, purple sprouting broccoli, crispy shallots, gravy (869Kcal)

  • £15.50
Plant Burger

beer onions, vegan cheese, iceberg, pickles, ketchup, vegan mayo, fries (779cal)

  • £16.50

Sides

Hand Cooked Chips

(GF/DF*) (357Kcal)

  • £4.50
Skin-On Fries

(GF/DF*) (437Kcal)

  • £4.50
Truffle Cauliflower Cheese

(V) (313Kcal)

  • £5.00
Dripping Roast potatoes

gravy (GF/DF) (230Kcal)

  • £4.50

Puddings

Vanilla Creme Brulee,

orange shortbread (GF*) (644Kcal)

  • £7.00
Dark Chocolate Brownie,

vegan vanilla ice cream (482Kcal) (GF*)

  • £9.50
Sussex Cheese Board,

seeded crackers, fruit chutney (GF*) (534Kcal)

  • £11.00
3 Scoops of Jude's Ice Cream,

choose from vanilla, strawberry & cream, vegan salted caramel (230Kcal)

  • £6.00
Apple & Cinnamon Crumble

crème anglaise (GF*) (379Kcal)

  • £8.00
White Choc & Raspberry Cheesecake, Pear Frangipane Pie,

raspberry sorbet (625Kcal)

  • £9.50
Please note menus are subject to seasonal changes. Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or an intolerance.

We’re proud to source the finest seasonal fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and dairy to create our menus. Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

v - vegetarian, vg - vegan,

Breakfast

Full English

Macs farm eggs, Cumberland sausage, smoked bacon, black pudding, beans, mushroom, roast tomato, toast(809Kcal)

  • £16.00
Full Veggie

Vegetarian breakfast, avocado, veggie sausage, Macs farm eggs, beans, mushroom, roast tomato,
toast(728Kcal)

  • £15.00
Smashed Avocado,

poached Macs farm eggs, chilli, seeds, toasted sourdough (630 kcal)

  • £12.00
Two Macs Farm Eggs on Toast,

Scambled, poached or fried (444 kcal)

  • £8.00
Baked Eggs

Baked breakfast eggs, tomatoes, chorizo, onions, yoghurt & parsley

  • £14.00
Baked Vegan Hash

Baked vegan hash, mushroom, spinach, feta, avocado

  • £12.00
Please note menus are subject to seasonal changes.

Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or an intolerance.

We’re proud to source the finest seasonal fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and dairy to create our menus. Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

v - vegetarian, vg - vegan,

Puddings

Baked Plum Cheesecake

Raspberry sorbet (625Kcal)

  • £10.00
Creme Caramel

lemon sorbet (421Kcal)

  • £9.00
Apple & Cinnamon Crumble

Apple & cinnamon crumble, crème anglaise (379Kcal)

  • £8.00
Pecan Tart

Salted caramel ice cream, toffee sauce (790Kcal)

  • £10.00
Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce, honeycomb ice cream (947Kcal)

  • £9.50
Vegan Dark Chocolate Brownie

Vegan dark chocolate brownie, vegan vanilla ice cream (482Kcal)

  • £10.00
Sussex Cheese Board

Beauvale Blue, Cenarth Brie, Pitchfork Extra Mature Cheddar, crackers, fruit chutney (534Kcal)

  • £11.50
Please note menus are subject to seasonal changes. Before you order your food and drink, please inform a member of staff if you have a food allergy or an intolerance.

We’re proud to source the finest seasonal fruit, vegetables, meat, fish and dairy to create our menus. Tables of 4 or more are subject to a discretionary service charge of 12.5%

Fresh, Seasonal Produce

Our menus showcase the best local ingredients, including eggs from Mac’s Farm, vegetables from the Sussex Peasant, and prime cuts of premium British meats.

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Brunch Date

Book a table, or simply walk-in and enjoy a dish from our brand new brunch menu. Why not enjoy a classic Full English, smashed avocado, or perhaps even a vegan hash?

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Dog Friendly

We welcome your furry besties throughout our pub, restaurant and even in our hotel bedrooms! So, there’s no reason to let your pooch miss out on the fun.

Dog Friendly Bedrooms