We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Ratings and reviews

RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere

Details

CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
View all details
meals, features, about
Reviews (303)
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
Filter reviews
298 results
Traveller rating
188
70
21
10
9
Traveller type
Time of year
LanguageEnglish
More languages
Traveller rating
188
70
21
10
9
Show reviews that mention
All reviews ribs walnut pie garlic bread pies ham salad the pub large car park great menu outside seating a great evening sunday lunch pubs campsite grub beams picasso
Sort and selected filters
Sort FilterEnglish
Updating list...
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Lovely little pub, lovely friendly staff and made to feel very welcome, will certainly go back for more.

Date of visit: November 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 2 November 2023

This pub was a real find as it is unusual to find one so unspoilt and traditional. Lots of interesting rooms in which to eat and quite a history of relationship e.g. with Farleys House, the home of Roland Penrose and Lee Miller which is...just a short distance away. i had an excellent chicken curry for lunch and my partner chilli can carne. Good, friendly service.More

Date of visit: September 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 24 October 2023

A proper, honest family run pub. Excellent, home made food, friendly prices and staff. A true heart warmer, with real character and period features.

Date of visit: October 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 5 October 2023

Great atmosphere. Beer was good. Difficult to get to without personal transport - no obvious bus service.

Date of visit: October 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 8 August 2023

Lovely pub, with real character and a great find on a 50 mile cycle just as we were flagging. Nice garden, and both pub and garden have character.

Date of visit: June 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 24 July 2023 via mobile

The pub and restaurant are situated in the small village of chiddingly East Sussex good food and drinks menu plenty of parking and lots of room in the garden area

Date of visit: July 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 11 July 2023 via mobile

Such a small bar for such a big pub. Not helped by all the drinkers crowding around it. We couldn't eat inside as it was busy. Our fault for not booking. It was quite a chilly night for outside eating. My husband had steak and...kidney pie and his friend had chicken and leek. They both enjoyed it. I had ham egg and chips, so did the other person with us. I didn't fancy anything on the menu and felt it was done thing I would knock up at home. The service was pleasant but I'm sorry, I won't rush back.More

Date of visit: July 2023
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 5 July 2023 via mobile

Stayed at Latchetts campsite, walking distance. Lovely country pub. Very friendly atmosphere. Staff very helpful. Food exceptional. Lots of choice. Good size portions. Would highly recommend

Date of visit: May 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 12 June 2023

We have been coming to The Bells for 30+ years to see bands, celebrate big birthdays, meet mates, between lockdowns etc Used to come over on the bike and but now by car as have family locally so we have been 3-4 times in recent...months It's about time I said how excellent this pub is...the staff are always cheerful, welcoming, work very hard, pull an excellent pint and the food is reliably freshly made (it looks different every time...no packet meals here). Firm favourite is macca cheese and cannelloni. Often things are not available but never a problem as plenty of tried and trusted choice and specials on the board. Had the ribs this time with salad which they changed as should have been garlic bread ..so good I had to take a photo 😋😋😋. Keep on doing what you do and we will keep coming back to one of the best local pubs in miles.More

Date of visit: June 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 12 June 2023

A local pub - in a relatively unpopulated rural area - perpetuating good happy friendly rural service for decades. Reliably excellent reasonably priced pub food, well kept beer, good live music (in a very seperate area) and always thoroughly clean despite being an oldy worldy...beamed pub with brick and boarded flooring. Dog friendly and somehow the place attracts the sort of customers who do stuff (vintage car and tractor enthusiasts, dog and horse trainers/breeders, musicians, artists (even Picasso visited once)… If only other pubs could appreciate what makes a good happy pub tick.More

Date of visit: June 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 25 March 2023

stopped in for lunch last Thursday, we arrived around 12.00 and within 1/2 hour the pub was busy, local beers on tap, i can recommend the Golden tipple from the Long man brewery. The staff were lively and friendly,always a good sign. my father in...law and i both opted for the pork loin on mustard mash {specials board} which was lovely. i am never dissapointed when i visit this pub and look forward to a return visit soon as does my father in law who had never been before {shocking i know}.More

Date of visit: March 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 17 March 2023 via mobile

Absolutely gorgeous place to visit, nice garden and a beautiful pub. Definitely will come again . Staff were amazing

Date of visit: March 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 17 February 2023 via mobile

Good pub grub, hearty and delicious! Very busy but attentive and friendly staff made the whole experience a real treat. A great selection of well kept beers made for a pleasurable evening.

Date of visit: October 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 16 January 2023 via mobile

What a gem of a pub. So quaint. The staff were so friendly and the atmosphere was just what a country pub should be - warm and welcoming. There was a lovely log fire burning which added to the atmosphere. Plenty of outdoor seating when...the sumner arrives. Small car park but ample street parking. There was a good varied menu with a good vegetarian selection. We had the Stilton and walnut pie, which was lovely. The food was fresh and well cooked with very generous portions. Would highly recommend this pub for all, whether family, friends or couples.More

Date of visit: January 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 9 January 2023 via mobile

I was very surprised to read the most recent unfavourable review. I chose the Six Bells to hold a wake because it’s close to the Wealden crematorium and sounds lovely. An excellent choice. Friendly, helpful staff, a beautiful room with beams and big wood fire,...a really generous buffet, for which we paid the modest charge of £13 a head. The food was delicious and they catered for specific dietary requirements. It was very cosy and we didn’t feel rushed in any way. Can’t wait to go back in happier circumstances. Thank you, Six BellsMore

Date of visit: January 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
View more reviews
Best nearby
Best nearby hotelsSee all
Travelodge Hellingly Eastbourne
646 reviews
2.45 miles away
The Boship Lions Hotel
751 reviews
2.55 miles away
The Forge
200 reviews
2.98 miles away
Buffalo Bills
18 reviews
3.00 miles away
Best nearby restaurantsSee all
The Gun
1,035 reviews
1.34 miles away
Kings Head Inn
88 reviews
1.82 miles away
Jasmine Tea Room
6 reviews
2.14 miles away
Best nearby attractionsSee all
Farleys House & Gallery
81 reviews
.55 miles away
Escape Room Sussex
51 reviews
2.30 miles away
Marchants Garden
6 reviews
2.35 miles away
Michelham Priory House & Gardens
392 reviews
3.19 miles away
Questions & Answers
Ask a question
briandW842QG
18 July 2021|
Answer
Response from fitnfunkyshaz |
Do u serve food sunday night
0
Votes
ray s
24 September 2018|
AnswerShow all 3 answers
Response from Sweets51 | Reviewed this property |
I did take a little while getting through too but they get very busy.
0
Votes
gordon132
15 November 2016|
Answer
Response from paul19602013 | Reviewed this property |
Best to give them a call to check on 01825 872227
0
Votes
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing

THE SIX BELLS, Chiddingly - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about The Six Bells

The Six Bells is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5