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About The Snowdrop Inn, Lewes
On South St in Lewes, The Snowdrop Inn is a pub and bar built around a home cooked menu made with free range produce, including vegetarian options. Cask ales sit alongside a selection of craft beers and ciders at the bar. The beer garden gives outdoor seating for drinking or eating outside, and the entrance is step-free for visitors with mobility needs. Dogs are welcome throughout. The venue also hosts events, live music and weddings, and free Wi-Fi is available for anyone settling in. It opens Thursday to Sunday, closed the rest of the week, and reservations are recommended for those planning to eat.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
102 dishes · mains £6–19- Home Cooked Ham, Free Range Eggs, Chips & Peas£17.00
- Chilli Con Carne, Rice, Salsa, Sour Cream & Nacho Chips£17.50
- Vegetarian Chilli, Rice, Salsa, Guacamole, Nacho Chips£17.00
- Mays Farm Cumberland Sausages, Champ, Cavalo Nero, Gravy£17.00
- Wild Boar, Pork & Cider Pie, Chips, Peas & Gravy£17.00
- Cottage Pie, Chips, Peas & Gravy£17.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, craft beer selection, chips and gravy and welsh rarebit.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, craft beer selection, chips and gravy and welsh rarebit.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers describing generous portions of roast potatoes, Yorkshires, and a wide vegetable spread, plus a jam roly poly that one diner couldn't finish. Close behind, the craft beer and cider selection stands out, with one reviewer calling a cider among the best they've had, alongside espresso martinis, chips and gravy, and Welsh rarebit singled out by name. The beer garden beneath the chalk cliff and live music, including a ska band one visitor came specifically to see, add to the draw, and several reviewers describe the service and atmosphere as friendly and laid back. One reviewer, however, found the food disappointing on their visit, even while still praising the drinks and pub itself. A couple of reviewers also flag that opening days are limited to Thursday through Sunday, advising checking ahead before visiting.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday roast draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers describing generous portions of roast potatoes, Yorkshires, and a wide vegetable spread, plus a jam roly poly that one diner couldn't finish. Close behind, the craft beer and cider selection stands out, with one reviewer calling a cider among the best they've had, alongside espresso martinis, chips and gravy, and Welsh rarebit singled out by name. The beer garden beneath the chalk cliff and live music, including a ska band one visitor came specifically to see, add to the draw, and several reviewers describe the service and atmosphere as friendly and laid back. One reviewer, however, found the food disappointing on their visit, even while still praising the drinks and pub itself. A couple of reviewers also flag that opening days are limited to Thursday through Sunday, advising checking ahead before visiting.
Featured reviews
- Nick Lake
“Lovely old character pub, built on the site of the Lewes Avalanche of 1836, where the snow dropped. Excellent pint if Harvey's Best”
- Michelangelo Casini
“Nice pub with outside space and good selection of beers.”
- Peter Langbridge
“We came for the band (SKA Toons-terrific), but will return for atmosphere and menu. Such a great range. …”
- Karl Newell
“Nice pub, not been for a couple of years food was 10/10, 2 outside seating areas. Good selection of beers & wines, front of house 10/10. Worth a stop.”
- Karen
“Lovely little pub selling some lovely craft beers and ciders. I had one of the best ciders here, pricey but so good. It was a while ago but the food we had was very disappointing. Hopefully the food is a little better as it's a great little pub. I would recommend a visit.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Free range produce is used in the home cooked pub menu (with veggie options) at this relaxed boozer.”
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Offerings· 5
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Has free water refills
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Parking· 1
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Highlights· 5
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Snowdrop Inn, Lewes
- The Juggs4.41,4732.2 miWheelchair accessible
sunday roast, pub garden seating, chips
- The Green Man4.62,0992.7 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
large portions, sunday roast dinner, dog friendly pub
- Black Horse, Rottingdean4.36485.9 mi away
sunday roast, fish and chips, live music
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snowdrop Inn, LewesReservations · Good for kids · Takeout | 4.4903 | — | £10–20 | sunday roast, craft beer selection, chips and gravy |
| The JuggsWheelchair accessible | 4.41,473 | 2.2 mi | — | sunday roast, pub garden seating, chips |
| The Green ManReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.62,099 | 2.7 mi | £20–30 | large portions, sunday roast dinner, dog friendly pub |
| Black Horse, Rottingdean | 4.3648 | 5.9 mi away | — | sunday roast, fish and chips, live music |
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