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“Friday night dinner”

The Merrie Harriers
Ranked #24 of 58 Restaurants in Hailsham
Price range: R 0 - R 372
Cuisines: Pub
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: After-hours, Outdoor Seating, Reservations
Reviewed 2 July 2021

Friendly and welcoming manager and staff, comfortable spacious pub and all COVID measures in place, felt very safe. Menu a good mix of traditional and a little out of the ordinary, all well cooked generous and delicious. Steaks tasty and good quality. Being dog friendly was a big reason we chose this pub and she loved being made a fuss of! Many of clientele clearly regulars, always a good sign.

Date of visit: July 2021
Thank Jo D
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Reviewed 1 July 2021 via mobile

Went here for Sunday lunch when staying at a local cottage for the weekend, to be honest we only went because it was in walking distance and we fancied a drink but we really enjoyed it. It’s a proper old village pub with lovely staff, good simple food and plenty of it, would definitely recommend if you’re in the area

Date of visit: May 2021
1  Thank Cidermonster
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Reviewed 18 June 2021

Spent ages trying to find suitable venue for meeting close friends after 18 months of not being able to due to covid. I wanted somewhere quaint quiet clean and on the flat as just 5 weeks ago had spinal surgery. What a disappointment friends travelled from some distance to accommodate me As I cannot travel at the present time. I was pleased that there was no one else in the pub at the time of arrival. We ordered coffees took our seats whilst masked and removed them once we were sat having all signed in as protocol depicts. I just wish the landlord had given us some time to drink a coffee without continually asking if we were ready to order. After not seeing one another for 18 months we obviously had a lot to say. I very politely had to ask the landlord could he please give us some time. When eventually we did order I was very disappointed to find that the so-called "lite bites" We're very limited and really just consisted of chips sweet potato chips and a few other things that really weren't appealing nothing like a ploughman's or a traditional pub sandwich. The pub deserves to be respected for the tradition that it is and I was deeply disappointed. I believe the landlord could have possibly had a little bit more pleasantries with customer service as well. I found him to be very straight-faced with no warmth or welcome. I have lived in the village for many years and have not frequented the Merrie Harrier's as living on the doorstep one tends to go further afield. It is such a shame because I would have enjoyed visiting again with friends for coffee had the atmosphere been more relaxed and welcoming and the menu a little more choiceful for a light bite. There are very few places now to enjoy a coffee so the need is definitely there if the right choice of menu should be available. I see that for perhaps an evening meal the menu maybe more inviting or if I wanted to go in for a drink to my local then perhaps maybe. Making the choice of going and sitting for coffee with friends to enjoy a sandwich or a ploughman's is obviously something not required. Therefore in future we shall be seeking another venue such a shame for the building itself deserves to be full of friends meeting and greeting and enjoying the history which lies within the walls.

Date of visit: June 2021
2  Thank IIG1724
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Reviewed 12 June 2021

The greatest asset of this village pub is its garden, with comfortable seating arrangements, and the lovely views of the Sussex countryside stretching to the horizon (pylons excepted). The interior of this historic building is similar to many such establishments, with beams, nooks, massive fireplace etc. There is also a modern dining room/function extension. The menu should provide enough for most tastes. I had the Crispy Duck, which was generous and perfectly cooked. The disappointment was the Hoisin sauce which was too salty, heavy and glutinous.It came garnished with boiled potatoes and perfect avocados. My partner had steak and kidney pie, which she proclaimed as also "perfect". The only other negative came from the lo-oong waits for the starter and main courses. So no place to go for a quick bite.

Date of visit: June 2021
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Thank Hanumana
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Reviewed 29 May 2021

Stopped for lunch, and absolutely delighted with the pub, and really welcomed. Sat out the back in the scenic garden in comfortable chairs, and had amazing service by the staff.. Food was amazing, steak warm sandwich and turkey warm sandwich were lovely, and came with chips, just want we wanted.

WIll definitely return

Date of visit: May 2021
Thank Tedwestie1
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