The Gardeners Arms
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About The Gardeners Arms
The Gardeners Arms is a pub restaurant in Haywards Heath, on Selsfield Rd directly opposite the north gate of the South of England showground. Dogs are welcome here, and the pub supplies water and bowls, so a pet can come along for a pub lunch. The kitchen serves a Sunday roast with roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, and a steak and ale pie is also on the menu. Sticky toffee pudding appears among the desserts. The bar carries an extensive selection of beers.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, fish pie, sticky toffee pudding and steak and ale pie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, fish pie, sticky toffee pudding and steak and ale pie.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast draws the most mentions, one diner enjoying the roast beef and Yorkshire pudding as a generous portion, another calling the sticky toffee pudding worth the drive alone. Close behind are the steak and ale pie, praised alongside the extensive beer selection, and a falafel nourishment bowl. Others single out the Chardonnay and a peach lager. Dogs are welcome, with water bowls and treats supplied, and one reviewer suggests booking in advance as the pub can be quite full. Complaints centre on the kitchen and a busy Sunday. One roast beef came overcooked and brown despite the menu promising pink, with only three potatoes and two slices. The fish pie drew two comments, one for uncooked vegetables and one for too little fish and prawns. On that same Sunday, a missing chair was replaced by the diners themselves, and extra gravy and a spoon never arrived. Another diner could not eat the squash curry, and the manager swapped it for a chicken Caesar salad and credited the bill.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast draws the most mentions, one diner enjoying the roast beef and Yorkshire pudding as a generous portion, another calling the sticky toffee pudding worth the drive alone. Close behind are the steak and ale pie, praised alongside the extensive beer selection, and a falafel nourishment bowl. Others single out the Chardonnay and a peach lager. Dogs are welcome, with water bowls and treats supplied, and one reviewer suggests booking in advance as the pub can be quite full. Complaints centre on the kitchen and a busy Sunday. One roast beef came overcooked and brown despite the menu promising pink, with only three potatoes and two slices. The fish pie drew two comments, one for uncooked vegetables and one for too little fish and prawns. On that same Sunday, a missing chair was replaced by the diners themselves, and extra gravy and a spoon never arrived. Another diner could not eat the squash curry, and the manager swapped it for a chicken Caesar salad and credited the bill.
Featured reviews
- Peter Dyer
“It was Monday lunchtime, maybe not the best time of the week to visit? My sister & I ordered the fish pie whilst my wife ordered the squash curry? The fish pie was great ( except the veg wasn't cooked) but my wife couldn't touch the squash curry. I mentioned this to one of the staff & they changed it immediately for a chicken Caesar salad which was very good. I doubt very much we will be coming back soon but credit to Tom ( the manager) who saved the day with his excellent interpersonal skills & giving us credit on the bill. You need to hang onto him & make sure your chef is up to scratch, even on a Monday.”
- Stacy (English with Stacy)
“This establishment beautifully preserves tradition and offers a truly relaxing atmosphere. The steak and ale pie was absolutely delightful, and I was very impressed by the extensive selection of beers available.”
- Andra
“I wanted to try Yorkshire pudding the first chance I got, and here was my opportunity! I ate the Sunday roast beef and was not disappointed at all, I really liked it and it was a generous portion! It was a very nice evening!”
- Matthew Freestone
“Friendly service by Kitty , fish pie was tasty but lacking fish & prawns”
- Lewis Woodfield
“Had a great experience at this pub. The food was delicious, with generous portions and plenty of flavour. The atmosphere was welcoming and had a really good vibe, making it a great place to relax and enjoy the evening. A special mention to Jonah, who provided excellent service throughout our visit. He was friendly, attentive, and made us feel well looked after. His positive attitude really added to the experience. Overall, a fantastic pub with great food, a great atmosphere, and outstanding service. We’ll definitely be back!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“A cosy country pub and restaurant on the edge of rolling West Sussex countryside. Situated in the heart of the South Downs, opposite the north gate of the South of England showground, the Gardeners Arms is a traditional and homely pub restaurant. With a focus on great food and hospitality and dog friendly, as any great pub should be, the Gardeners Arms really is a home from home. Visit us for a pub lunch or Sunday roast, we have something for the whole family”
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Historic
- Romantic
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 7
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 5
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near The Gardeners Arms
- Banana Tree Haywards Heath4.81,6704.2 mi£20–40Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
bottomless brunch, katsu curry dishes, 2 for 1 cocktails
- Pizza Time Crawley4.22665.3 mi away£10–20Good for kidsReservations
pizza, loaded fries, munch box
- La Farola4.63515.7 mi away£20–50Vegetarian optionsWheelchair accessibleReservations
tapas menu, flamenco shows, generous portions
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardeners ArmsOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.41,444 | — | £20–40 | sunday roast, fish pie, sticky toffee pudding |
| Banana Tree Haywards HeathOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.81,670 | 4.2 mi | £20–40 | bottomless brunch, katsu curry dishes, 2 for 1 cocktails |
| Pizza Time CrawleyGood for kids · Reservations | 4.2266 | 5.3 mi away | £10–20 | pizza, loaded fries, munch box |
| La FarolaVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Reservations | 4.6351 | 5.7 mi away | £20–50 | tapas menu, flamenco shows, generous portions |
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