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Drink with Us

Welcome to our traditional, old-fashioned pub bar. We invite you to find a comfortable spot and enjoy a drink from our carefully selected menu, which includes local ales, craft beers, and a superb choice of wines and sparkling options from around the world.

Our spirit selection is a connoisseur's delight, with a special focus on locally distilled East Sussex gins.

Beyond serving great drinks, our main bar is a place for community connection, regularly hosting popular quiz nights and charity events.

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Sunday Roast Lunches at Ye Olde Smugglers Inne Alfrsiton
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Our Food

At Ye Olde Smugglers Inne, food is more than just a meal; it’s a celebration of tradition, community, and the best of Sussex produce. Led by our Head Chef Darren Sandalls, who brings over 30 years of kitchen experience, our menus honour classic pub cooking while embracing the seasons of the South Downs.

From hearty pub favourites and relaxed weekday lunches to our much-loved Sunday Roast dinners, every dish is prepared with care using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

 

We proudly work with trusted Sussex suppliers to bring you quality meat, fish, and vegetables that reflect the time of year and the landscape around us.

Sundays at The Smugglers are all about a proper roast. Our traditional Sunday lunches are a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike, served with all the classic trimmings, with crisp roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rich gravy, and carefully prepared meats. It’s the perfect way to round off a countryside walk or gather family and friends around the table.

 

Due to their popularity, Sunday roasts are often busy, and we always recommend booking ahead.

Country Dining at Ye Olde Smugglers Inne Alfrsiton.

Ye Olde Smugglers Inne

Seasonal Menus, Local Flavours, Friendly Faces

Local Sussex Ales at Ye Olde Smugglers Inne Alfrsiton
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Menu (sample)

Our menus evolve throughout the year, offering comforting, warming dishes in the colder months and lighter, seasonal plates as spring and summer arrive. Whether you’re joining us for a leisurely lunch, an evening meal with friends, or a relaxed Sunday roast by the fire, you’ll always find welcoming food, local flavour, and Smugglers’ charm on the plate.

Serving times:

Monday–Saturday: 12–2:30 pm & 6–8:30 pm

Sunday: 12–7 pm
Traditional Sunday Roast lunches served until last orders at 5:45 pm

*We strongly recommend booking a table on Sundays.
Use the link below to reserve your table and enjoy a classic Sussex Sunday roast at Ye Olde Smugglers Inne.

Starters

Soup of the Day with Crusty Artisan Bread 

Deep Fried Whitebait with Tartare Sauce

Sunblush Tomato, Avocado & Asparagus Salad

Homemade Houmous, Olives & Pitta Bread

Pork Liver Pate, served with Seeded Wholemeal Toast

Pub Classics

Ribeye Steak (8oz) 

Homemade Chargrilled Beef Burger

Grilled Halloumi Burger

Homemade Deep Filled Steak & Ale Pie

Stuffed Sweet Potato with a Chickpea Tagine

Free Range Chicken Breast, with Homemade BBq Sauce

Local 'Walbrins' Butchers Pork & Leek Sausages

Roasted Salmon Fillet, Basil, Lemon & Watercress Dressing

(We also serve Ploughmans lunch, and sandwiches at lunchtimes except Sunday's)

Specials

Check out our daily specials for exciting new dishes prepared with the freshest seasonal ingredients.

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