• 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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Pub Classics

An pleasing menu showcasing some of your favourite classics, alongside deliciously innovative dishes, and Head Chef's special dish of the day.

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Summer of Spritz

Our large, sun-trap garden is the perfect spot for a zesty Aperol, zingy Paloma, or to enjoy one of our many flavoured gins.

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Best Pub Food in Ditchling

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 sun-trap garden, 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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Summer Menu
Children's Menu
Sandwich & Bar Snacks Menu
Wine Menu
Dessert Wines
Sunday Menu
Breakfast
Pudding Menu
Nibbles Menu
Cocktails & Drinks Menu
Summer Spritz Menu

Starters & Sharers

Seasonal Vegetable Soup

toasted sourdough (327Kcal)

  • £7.00
Courgette & Mozzarella Fritter

jalapeno mayo, pickled heritage carrots (662Kcal)

  • £8.00
Pork Belly Spring Roll

apple & carrot slaw, black pudding crumb, BBQ sauce (352Kcal)

  • £8.50
Crispy Goats' Cheese Salad

spinach, garlic butter on sourdough, chorizo, summer salad (668Kcal)

  • £10.00
Smoked Mackerel Pâté

orange & chestnut butter, toasted sourdough (610 Kcal)

  • £9.00
Tempura Veg Quenelle

tarragon mayo, pickled shallot

  • £8.00
Honey & Rosemary Baked Somerset Camembert Sharer,

toasted sourdough, pickled celery, red onion chutney (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
Curried Lamb Pie

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

  • £21.00
Chicken & Smoked Bacon Salad

tomatoes, little gem, avocado, croutons, ranch dressing (809Kcal)

  • £16.50
Youngs Beer Battered Haddock,

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

  • £17.50
Whole Grilled Plaice

potato terrine, samphire, kale, white wine sauce (887Kcal)

  • £24.00
Sausage & Mash

butter mash, heritage rainbow carrots, date ketchup, crispy shallots, gravy (1225Kcal)

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

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

  • £15.00
Mixed Bean Salad

roasted chickpeas, mixed beans, toasted almonds, walnut crumb, baby gem, pickled shallots (902Kcal)

  • £15.00
Crispy Beef Salad

Crispy beef salad, little gem, vine tomatoes, padron pepper, croutons, sticky dressing (782 Kcal)

  • £18.00
King Prawn Tagliatelle

English asparagus, parmesan, parsley, white wine sauce (630Kcal)

  • £19.50
Sliced 8oz Bavette Steak

Padron pepper, baby potatoes, vine tomatoes, peppercorn sauce, salad (520Kcal)

  • £20.00

Sides

Chips

(357Kcal)

  • £5.00
Fries

(779Kcal)

  • £5.00
Mac's Farm Scotch Egg

(58Kcal)

  • £6.00
Mixed Leaf & Nutbourne Tomato Salad

(GF/V*) (207Kcal)

  • £6.00

Puddings

Lemon Cheesecake

green apple sorbet (625Kcal)

  • £10.00
Dark Chocolate Torte

biscoff crumb, coconut ice cream (1019Kcal)

  • £10.00
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 & Plum Crumble

vanilla ice cream (314Kcal)

  • £8.00
Vegan Dark Choc Brownie

vanilla ice cream (482Kcal)

  • £10.00
Vanilla Crème Brûlée

vanilla shortbread (583Kcal)

  • £7.00
Eton Mess

cream, strawberries, white chocolate

  • £10.00
Please note menus are subject to 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%

Mains

Battered or Grilled Fish Fingers

fries & garden peas (350kcal)

  • £8.00
4oz Bull Beef Burger,

fries & salad (463Kcal)

  • £8.50
Hot Dog

fries & salad (749kcal)

  • £9.00
Macaroni Pasta

tomato sauce (552kcal)

  • £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
Our menu is subject to change.

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
Feta Open Sandwich

apple & walnut open sandwich on sourdough (840Kcal)

  • £10.00
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 Veg

toasted sourdough (328Kcal)

  • £7.00
Courgette & Mozzarella Fritter

jalapeno mayo, pickled heritage carrots (422Kcal)

  • £8.00
Crispy Goat's Cheese

spinach garlic butter on sourdough, chorizo, summer salad (668Kcal)

  • £10.00
Smoked Mackerel Pate

orange & chestnut butter, toasted sourdough (610 Kcal)

  • £9.00
Pork Spring Roll

Belly pork & red onion chutney spring roll, apple and carrot slaw, black pudding crumb, BBQ sauce (DF*) (422Kcal)

  • £8.50
Honey & Rosemary Baked Somerset Camembert Sharer,

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

  • £18.50

Roasts

All served with honey and rosemary roasted carrots & parsnips, pureed red cabbage, and buttered mixed greens

28 Day Aged Roast Beef,

Yorkshire pudding, roasted potato terrine & all the trimmings (722Kcal)

  • £22.00
Pan Fried Pork Belly,

roasted potato terrine & trimmings (1160Kcal)

  • £19.50
Roast Chicken Supreme

Roast chicken supreme, roasted potato terrine & trimmings (540Kcal)

  • £19.00
Roasted Feta & Root Veg Pithivier

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

  • £16.00

Mains

The Bull Beef Burger,

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

  • £16.50
Plant Burger

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

  • £16.50
Youngs Beer Battered Haddock,

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

  • £18.00
Whole Grilled Plaice

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

  • £24.00
Mixed Bean and Roasted Chickpea Salad

toasted almonds, walnut crumb, little gem, pickled shallots (DF/VG*)(1406Kcal)

  • £15.00
King Prawn Tagliatelle

sundried tomatoes, spinach, red chilli, parmesan, tarragon, white wine sauce (506Kcal)

  • £19.50
Chicken & Smoked Bacon Salad

red onion chutney, little gem, parmesan, croutons, ranch dressing (906Kcal)

  • £16.50

Sides

Chunky Chips

(357Kcal)

  • £5.00
Fries

(437Kcal)

  • £5.00
Roast potatoes

(V) (165Kcal)

  • £4.50
Cauliflower Cheese

(325Kcal)

  • £6.50
Pigs in Blankets

(250Kcal) bb

  • £7.00

Puddings

Vanilla Creme Brulee,

vanilla shortbread (GF*) (644Kcal)

  • £7.00
Dark Chocolate Brownie,

vegan vanilla ice cream (482Kcal)

  • £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 & Apricot Crumble

vanilla ice cream

  • £8.00
Lemon Cheesecake

apple sorbet (625Kcal)

  • £10.00
Eton Mess

English strawberry Eton mess, white chocolate

  • £10.00
Dark Chocolate Torte

biscoff crumb, salted caramel ice cream

  • £10.00
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,

Breakfast Cocktails

Bloody Mary
  • £9.50
Mimosa
  • £6.95
Virgin Mary
  • £4.00

Breakfast Table

Breakfast Table

Seasonal Pastries, cereals,fresh fruit, yoghurts, fresh juices (602 Kcal)

  • £10.00
Pastries & Coffee

Pain au chocolat/croissant (254 Kcal)

  • £7.00

Cooked Breakfast

Full English

Macs farm eggs, pork & apple sausage, smoked bacon, hash brown, baked beans, roast tomato, chestnut mushrooms, Scottish black pudding, toasted sourdough (833 Kcal)

  • £15.00
Full Veggie

Macs farm eggs, vegetarian sausages, hash brown, baked beans, chestnut mushrooms, roast tomato, toasted sourdough (626 Kcal)

  • £13.50
Dippy Eggs

soft boiled Mac's Farm eggs, toasted sourdough soldiers (423 Kcal)

  • £6.00
Avocado

toasted sourdough & poached eggs (411 Kcal)

  • £8.00
Eggs Benedict

maple roast Dingley Dell ham. Mac's Farm poached eggs, English muffin (506 KCal)

  • £11.00
Eggs Florentine

buttered spinach, Mac's Farm poached eggs, English Muffin (413 Kcal)

  • £10.00
Crab Royale

Devon Crab, Mac's Farm poached eggs, English Muffin (496 Kcal)

  • £14.00
Porridge

stewed apples & plums (533 Kcal)

  • £6.00
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

Lemon Cheesecake

green apple sorbet (625Kcal)

  • £10.00
Dark Chocolate Torte

biscoff crumb, coconut ice cream (1019Kcal)

  • £10.00
Apple & Plum Crumble

vanilla ice cream (314Kcal)

  • £8.00
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
Vanilla Crème Brûlée

Vanilla shortbread (583Kcal)

  • £7.00
Eton Mess

cream, strawberries, white chocolate

  • £10.00
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%

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

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

Fantastic Family Get Together

We had a lovely family dinner followed by drinks in the Cook House, after not seeing each other for some time. The team was fantastic from start to finish and we can’t wait to come back again!

Sue

Lovely Meal, Lovely Place

Went for an evening meal, staff were lovely and friendly, very attentive.
Food was excellent, lovely atmosphere, lovely restaurant. Would definitely recommend, and would go back again.
Lovely evening.
Lesley, February 2023