10/10 Restaurant - The Blacksmiths Arms

10/10 Restaurant - The Blacksmiths Arms

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Hours
Sun
12:00 - 21:00
Mon
12:00 - 22:00
Tue
12:00 - 22:00
Wed
12:00 - 22:00
Thu
12:00 - 22:00
Fri
12:00 - 23:00
Sat
12:00 - 23:00
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Travellers' Choice 2024

RATINGS
Food
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.3 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Details
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PRICE RANGE
£7.00 – £20.00
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European, British, Pub, Sicilian, Southern-Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
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About
We have refurbished The Blacksmiths Arms in Adversane and incorporated 10/10 restaurant where we believe and want to ensure, that our pub is the best and one of a kind within the neighbourhood. We want our pub to be the hub of the local community, a home away from home for our locals where food, drink and service are always exceptional. Our name stands for 10 out of 10 which is what we want to deliver in terms of food, service and ambiance. Family values are what we are all about. We are a small team dedicated to delivering great food and drink at a sensible price in glorious surroundings. Our pub is a place where you want to chill out, relax and we cater for all with a large emphasis on being a friendly environment for our neighbours and locals, our pub should be an extension of your own home, warm cosy and inviting. Our food will be more Italian (That's where we come from!) with some traditional pub classic too. Our menu will showcase the best of British & Italian fresh ingredients, sourced locally where possible, serving them respectfully with minimal fuss. Our pubs main drinks offer will be focused around a great range of beer and rotating local ales with a good wine list and a selection of cocktails on offer too. Please pop in for a friendly smile, chat, quick drink, lunch, evening meal, roast dinner on Sunday...and much more.
PRICE RANGE
£7.00 – £20.00
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European, British, Pub, Sicilian, Southern-Italian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Table Service
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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles402 reviews
Excellent
263
Very good
67
Average
36
Poor
22
Terrible
14

Tracey Oldmeadow
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 couples
We visited tonight for the first time. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and wanted some authentic Italian food. We were recommended 10/10 by a couple of different local friends and were not disappointed. Very organised and felt safe due to covid firstly, service was great, attentive but not in your face. Food was delicious, reasonably priced, and brought back memories of our visit to Rome to celebrate another anniversary. Will definitely be visiting again.
Written 17 September 2020
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Boyd R
Colchester187 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 family
A lovely old building with some lovely design touches inside. COVID 19 distancing very good with a slight wait outside before being escorted to a very socially distanced table by he window. The drinks order was taken quickly, unfortunately our first choice gin from the list wasn’t available so settled for a recommended one. A lovely sharing platter of charcuterie to begin with, the buffalo mozzarella absolutely amazing. I had fillet steak and my parter had the veal for mains, both of which for our taste were hugely over seasoned with salt. So much so I had the scrape what I could off of the steak. Our two girls had the lasagne and a pizza. Both of which were very nice. Tiramisu for desert which was light and very authentic Italian. Service was great with the younger Italian man very helpful and happily wearing his PPE. I found it slightly strange that the older Italian gentleman didn’t wear any at all?
Written 2 August 2020
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pluma n
London57 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 family
Good food, friendly owner, attentive bar staff, great stocked bar (good selection of gins). The food is very good. Obviously the calamari is a favourite and the traditional pizzas are absolutely delicious but don’t be afraid to ask what they’d recommend and try something different. these guys love their food and want you to have a good time. Very child friendly - very attentive - these guys took time to ask you how things are, they want you to come back so show appreciation. The bar has some fabulous flavoured gins. We tried some we’ve never even seen before. The decorations are also really nice - you feel comfortable and welcome and it feels luxurious and well maintained. they have worked hard making this place. We will definitely be back.
Written 1 July 2020
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Reverend Reviewer
Worthing390 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 family
Basically the blacksmith arms/ avoid at all costs. We had passed the pub several times so when we were kind of local I decided to drive us over, And WHAT a dissapointment that turned out to be. We were ignored from the off by the guy behind the bar, waited about 10 minutes to be able to order a drink, when we asked if we could sit for dinner? He was astounded and pointed us round the corner. Anyway it seemed very posh and we thought lord we only wanted something hot to eat, they played it up as if it would be a first class restaurant! After 25 minutes sat there patiently waiting to order we flagged down two people who consistently walked past us (kitchen behind us) and asked to order, they said “one minute” ten minutes later still waiting, walked past us another ten times. FUMING! How rude!! Got up and left, starving and they didn’t care we left. Menu is pretty basic, apparently italian. Would never ever ever visit here again due to the lack of customer service!
Written 18 January 2020
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Karen G
West Sussex5 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 none
Totally disappointed last night - as a family we decided to go out using the government discount and support our local restaurant we booked and turned up just before our booking and the place was busy we managed to get to sit down 15 minutes after our booking we were under the impression that by booking during the Covid 19 we would not have to wait for the table !!! It then took a further 1/2 hour for us to place our order eventually we got our starters an hour after our table booking and our main course nearly 2 hours after arriving- their are notices everywhere saying that you only have 2 hours at your table so in effect we didn’t have time for desserts or coffee. Although they apologised for the delay it really was terrible as they were in control of the bookings as no walk ins were allowed so they overbooked too many tables. The prices seemed to have been put up £14.95 for a bowl of pasta way too expensive and my daughters pasta was bland and very wet, our total bill less the government help was too much for what this place offered. Also with regards to social distancing a family of 4 was sat right next to us with less than a meter between us
Written 4 August 2020
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noproblemjamaica08
Pulborough381 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 none
This is the first time I have eaten at a restaurant since the lock down in March. I was pleased to see they have sanitiser at the entrances and the staff all wear masks/visors. The pizzas were great as usual and I swear they have gotten bigger, the tirimasu was also great. I have been to this pub many times since it opened and have always felt it is great value for money and the food has always been amazing. It was even better because the Gov helped pay for my meal. I will be back soon!
Written 5 August 2020
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noproblemjamaica08
Pulborough381 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 none
This is the first time I have eaten at a restaurant since the lock down in March. I was pleased to see they have sanitiser at the entrances and the staff all wear masks/visors. The pizzas were great as usual and I swear they have gotten bigger, the tirimasu was also great. I have been to this pub many times since it opened and have always felt it is great value for money and the food has always been amazing. It was even better because the Gov helped pay for my meal. I will be back soon!
Written 5 August 2020
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Darren
Sittingbourne9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 solo
Was in the area for business and was recommended this restaurant, on entering was greeted a friendly and helpful way was shown to a table in a modern feel restaurant, the gentleman who showed me to my table explained some of the specials took my drinks order and gave me my menu which was varied and reasonably priced. He took my order, the food didn't take long to come out, it was well presented and nice size portions, and the quality and taste was fantastic. Nothing was to much trouble for the staff. It was so good I went back again the next night, and received the same standard I got the previous night. Could recommend this restaurant more.
Written 24 June 2021
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Peter M
Chichester24 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 none
Excellent Risotto Frutti de mare . Been here before about a year ago ,now extended and much more room at the rear and Social distancing much appreciated. The service by Katie ( bob on the Top) was good , food specially cooked and served HOT ,which makes a real difference. Good venue for friends to eat and talk , No hurry . Wine good value as it goes 1/2 Caref £13.20 and Non Alcoholic Beer but no Non Alcoholic wines YET . £40.00 off makes a big Difference but will return again
Written 19 August 2020
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AMG
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 none
Prebooked group of 6 of us were well fed last night, the restaurant was busy given the government scheme but in my opinion the staff managed very well. At all times we felt very safe with the social distancing, staff wearing face masks, tables well spaced out. The food was excellent - a little bit pricey perhaps without the government discount but you pay for the value you receive especially in this part of world! Given it was so busy we did have a bit of a wait for food but we weren’t rushed at all to finish our dinner and leave, far from it!
Written 5 August 2020
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Gregory T
Billingshurst52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 none
The whole menu is guaranteed 100% Italian. Nice selection, including some southern Italain specialities, which is quite unusual. Worth noting that Pizzas are second to none. It is very reasonably priced overall. The owners are now offering a take-away option that is definitely matching the dine-in experience when it comes to service and presentation. Certainly on of the best restaurantoption around Billingshurst.
Written 4 August 2020
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heathway53
Surrey185 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 none
We stopped at the 10/10 on our way home from a day out, and it was our first meal out after Lockdown. We were met at the door and taken to our table, where we had to sign in, our drinks were served very quickly, which gave us time to wet our whistles whilst choosing our meals. The choice was excellent, the service was excellent and when the food arrived it was piping hot and delicious. Although the 10/10 is not on our doorstop, we will certainly go there again when we are in the area.
Written 29 July 2020
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LiamP1234
Horsham191 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021 family
Upon arrival it looked like a thriving restaurant. It took a while to be able to tell someone about our arrival for our booking, taken to our table and left for 10 minutes before asking for drinks, 20 minutes later they took our food order, still no drinks. Food took ages to arrive but was nice when it did although very salty. Another long wait for mains then again for desert menus then asked 3 people for the bill.
Written 3 September 2021
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Ben & Sophie
Hurstpierpoint4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 couples
Wow. What an amazing place! I'm not even sure where to start. We felt as though we were in Italy! The food was exceptional, the staff couldn't have been friendlier, we were made to feel so welcome, as was our dog Max, who received regular biscuits from the staff! The pub itself is beautifully decorated with a roaring fire. The perfect place after a long walk in the cold! We can't wait to find an excuse to visit again. It's so refreshing going to a pub where you can eat good food rather than something fried with chips. The food was comparable to anything you'd find in Italy!
Written 8 March 2020
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Ben & Sophie
Hurstpierpoint4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 couples
Wow. What an amazing place! I'm not even sure where to start. We felt as though we were in Italy! The food was exceptional, the staff couldn't have been friendlier, we were made to feel so welcome, as was our dog Max, who received regular biscuits from the staff! The pub itself is beautifully decorated with a roaring fire. The perfect place after a long walk in the cold! We can't wait to find an excuse to visit again. It's so refreshing going to a pub where you can eat good food rather than something fried with chips. The food was comparable to anything you'd find in Italy!
Written 8 March 2020
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