I was against the clock and requested for a speedy scampi and chips. It arrived 5 minutes later and was both delicious and beautifully presented at a reasonable price. Lovely atmosphere with helpful and friendly staff. I highly recommend a visit.
We had a lovely lunch here, friendly staff, lovely food, lovely atmosphere. The only thing that let it down was people who cannot pick up after their dog in the beer garden, no reflection on the Smugglers, but if you take a dog clean up after it.
We stayed at the Inn for 2 nights as we were going to the Opera at Glyndebourne. The Inn is full of history and very interesting. The landlady was friendly. However, the pub closes too early around 9-9.30pm and we struggle to get one more drink in before bed. We felt that we were a nuisance to the bar staff that we wanted a couple more drinks before going to be (and it was barely 9.30pm). On the second night after the Opera, we got back before 9.30pm and the staff reluctantly served as a couple of beers as she had just cleared the till but she would serve us if we paid by card. After that we went to the George Inn up the road. I would say, not being able to have a drink at normal pub hours has put a damper on our visit and it made it worse that we were staying at the Inn for 2 nights. We will hopefully do the Glyndebourne thing again in a couple of years but we won’t be staying there again. But one thing I must say the ale and food were good. If you want to try the Amarda and the Long Man larger make sure you get in early.
We went to Alfriston which is a lovely village and stumbled upon Ye olde smugglers inne. We didn't want a massive lunch so had a starter. The young lady who served us was so attentive and welcoming. We both ordered the whitebait. We went to sit in the lovely quiet garden. It arrived quickly with a side of chips. Both were piping hot and very tasty. Overall, great food and excellent service.
Smugglers inn? Smuggle me out. Dirt flooring bar. Food not great. Owner Very disrespectful. Would not recommend at all. Needs more training. Call the hotel lady inspection from the TV.
We came here as a table of 6 and I unfortunately left very disappointed. My partner had the burger which he said was very dry and the bun was inedible it was burnt. I had the roast lamb, the lamb itself was very nice and tender and the roast potatoes were good but the veg was very bog standard - just boiled carrots, green beans and peas, and the gravy was incredibly watery and bland. We had a child with us and the staff were very unaccommodating, they wouldn't even swap the mash for chips with the sausages, and no actual kids menu. I had high hopes because the reviews are really good, maybe they were just having a bad day but I don't think we will be returning.
Amazing pub! An amazing atmosphere with real heritage, staff absolutely top class and very friendly, made us feel so welcomed! And the food was outstanding, a must visit if you’re in the area 5 ⭐️ experience.
Delicious food and very generous portions. Food came out piping hot which was very nice considering most places the food is only warm at best by the time it arrives at the table. My partner said it was the best pie he’d had in a very long time. Staff member who was alone did a very good job and was very attentive. Will return next time!
Excellent food and obliging service. My party consisted 1 meat eater, 1 vegetarian and 2 vegans we were all well catered for and satisfied. The building was pleasantly ancient and the atmosphere very nice.
Ye Olde Smugglers Inne is located at Ye Olde Smugglers Inne, Waterloo Square, Alfriston, Polegate BN26 5UE, UK
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