• The Griffin Inn, 
  • Fletching, 
  • Uckfield, 
  • East Sussex, 
  • TN22 3SS

01825722890

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Food & Drink

Proper pubs classics (think fish & chips, hearty pies and bangers & mash) alongside seasonal, signature dishes, brilliant brekkies, and lunch-time light bites too.

Serious About Sundays

Satisfy your carnal cravings with a big, fat roast dinner. Sundays are a big deal and we are always dishing up the roasts with the most.

Country Pub in Fletching

Settle in beside the fire for a cosy pint in a proper pub environment - old brass, original feature, great beer and smiling faces behind the bar. Secret cellar wines and winter cocktails are the icing on the cake.

Food & Drinks

Our lovely pub is renowned far-and-wide as a haven for foodies. Hungry travellers journey from afar to huddle up in a cosy nook and tuck into some proper British pub food.

And not just that. Cask ales, cool, craft-y beers & lagers, winter cocktails and an impossibly generous wine list are the cherry on top.

Head Chef Jakub is a one-of-a-kind cook. He’s curated a menu which showcases the very best British ingredients to create delicious dishes with a little twist. You’ll be chuffed to see your favourites, which are sure to give you all the feel-good vibes of comfort & nostalgia. From hearty pies, to liver & bacon and, of course, that all important Sunday roast – all superbly prepared and served with a smile.

From breakfast, to lunch, to supper. We’re here to feed and water you from morning ’til nightcap.

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Winter Cocktails
Main Menu
Garden Menu
Pudding Menu
Childrens Menu
Wine List
Sunday Menu
No & Low Alcohol Drinks
Breakfast
February Set Menu
Espresso Martini

Absolut Vanilia Vodka and Kahlúa,
shaken with Espresso until smooth.
Garnished with coffee beans.

  • £11.00
Passionfruit Martini

Absolut Vanilia Vodka and passionfruit,
shaken with sugar syrup and a squeeze
of lime. Garnished with passionfruit and a
shot of Prosecco.

  • £11.00
Lemon Negroni

A citrus take on an icon.
Campari, Plymouth Gin stirred
with Allora Aperitivo al Limone.

  • £10.00
Picante

A spicy twist to a Margarita. Olmeca
Altos Plata Tequila, shaken with a squeeze
of lime juice, agave syrup and spicy
Hellfire bitters. Garnished with chilli for
extra spice.

  • £11.50
Passionfruit Kiss

Sipsmith Sipping Vodka stirred
with Passoa and paired together with
Fever-Tree Mexican Lime Soda.
Garnished with orange.

  • £11.50
Black Cherry Spritz

Plymouth Gin mixed with cherry syrup,
a dash of sugar syrup and topped with
soda. Served with mint garnish.

  • £11.50
Amalfi Spritz 0.0%

Lyre’s non-alcoholic Italian Spritz, paired
with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic.
75Kcals

  • £8.00

For the Table

Beef Dripping Popcorn

346kcal

  • £2.00
Lemon Hummus

Croutes, crudités 486kcal

  • £6.00
Marinated Anchovies

399kcal

  • £6.00
Crispy Potato Skins

creme fraiche, chives & keta caviar
202kcal

  • £5.50
Mixed Olives

157kcal

  • £4.50
Griffin Focaccia

extra virgin olive oil (for two)
702kcal

  • £4.50

Starters

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Pomegranate molasses, pine nuts, focaccia
/ vga / gfa / 415kcal

  • £7.00
Roasted Heritage Beetroot

Chestnuts, gremolata, clementine / vg / 410Kcal

  • £8.50
Ham Hock & Cranberry Terrine

Beer mustard, cornichons, focaccia / 631kcal

  • £8.50
Pork, apple & fennel Scotch Egg

English mustard / 631kcal

  • £8.00
Crispy Prawns

Black garlic, mayonnaise, lime / gf / 438kcal

  • £9.50
Ox Cheek Croquettes

Plum ketchup / gf / 370kcal

  • £9.50
Rosemary & Honey Baked Camembert

Apple & quince chutney, sourdough / v / gfa / 951kcal

  • £19.00
Butchers Block (sharer)

Dorset coppa, fennel salami, Bresaola, pickles, sourdough
gfa / 1433kcal

  • £21.00

Main

Cumberland Sausage & Puy Lentil

Kale, sun-dried tomatoes & gravy / 763kcal

  • £17.50
Devonshire Crab & Crayfish Tagliatelle

Fennel, chilli, samphire, capers, dill / 893kcal

  • £20.50
Plant Burger

Brioche bun, tomato, pickles, lettuce, onion, smoked Applewood cheddar, Youngs ale onion chutney, fries / vg / 1059kcal

  • £18.00
The Griffin Beef Burger

Brioche bun, tomato, pickles, lettuce, onion, Cornish cheddar cheese, Youngs ale onion chutney, fries / gfa / 1262kcal

  • £19.50
Cornish Mussels

Streaky bacon, Youngs ale and Fries / 923 kcal

  • £18.00
Cyder Battered Haddock

Triple cooked chips, tartare & curry sauce, mushy peas, charred lemon / gf / 1375kcal

  • £19.50
Pulled Beef Short Ribs

Rosemary mash, wild mushrooms / 1288Kcal

  • £23.50
Roasted Cod Loin

Smoked New potatoes, rainbow chard, black garlic mayo / gf / 963kcal

  • £22.50
The Griffin Beef Burger

Brioche bun, tomato, pickles, lettuce, onion red onion & Young’s chutney & Cornish cheddar cheese, fries / gfa / 1262kcal

  • £19.50
Chestnut Mushroon Gnoccchi

Brussel top pesto / vg/ 761 kcal

  • £16.50
8oz Ribeye Steak

Triple cooked truffle & parmesan chips, salad, mushroom
& rosemary butter / gf / 2396kcal

  • £36.50

Sides

Chunky Chips
  • £5.50
Truffle & Parmesan Chips
  • £6.50
Buttered Spring Greens
  • £5.00
Rocket and Cherry Tomato Side Salad
  • £5.50
Fries
  • £5.50

Flatbreads

Slow Cooked Chiddingly Lamb Shoulder

Greek yoghurt, shallots, fresh herbs, crumb
747kcal

  • £10.00
Hot Smoked Chalkstream Trout

Creme fraiche, dill, capers
307kcal

  • £11.00
Homemade Lemon Ricotta

Grapefruit, honey, cucumber
486kcal

  • £9.00
Add Fries to each dish
  • £3.00
Add salad to each dish
  • £3.00

From the Grill

Picanha Rump Steak

Slices of medium rump steak with herb sauce
601kcal

  • £12.00
Wood Fired Braised Lamb Shoulder

Pickled shallots, mint
592kcal

  • £12.00
Home Hot Smoked Chalkstream Trout

Creme fraiche, cucumber
301kcal

  • £12.00
Grilled Half Head of Broccoli

Roasted tomato sauce
206kcal

  • £8.00
Grilled Chicken Thighs

Avocado dressing
742kcals

  • £9.00
Add Fries to each dish
  • £3.00
Add salad to each dish
  • £3.00

Salad

Grilled Spring Greens

Broccoli, fresh peas, spring onion , asparagus, chilli dressing, crumb
429kcal

  • £7.50
Garden Salad

Mixed leaf salad, carrots, radish, shallots, creme fraiche dressing
352kcal

  • £7.50
Potato Salad

Wild garlic mayonnaise, dill, mustard
369kcal

  • £7.50

For the table

Wood Fired Baked Camembert

Rhubarb compote, garlic flatbread (sharer)
951kcal

  • £19.00
Butcher's Block

Dorset coppa, house terrine, fennel salami, pickles, garlic flat bread
1433kcal

  • £22.00
Houmous

Fresh herbs, garlic flatbread
342kcal

  • £7.00
Honeyed Chorizo
  • £7.00
Garlic Flatbread
  • £7.00
Fries
  • £3.00
This menu is just a sample of our summer garden menu served through the summer months from the outdoor kitchen.

Puddings

Apple Crumble

Clotted cream / 940Kcal

  • £7.00
Sticky Toffee Pudding

Salted caramel ice cream, toffee sauce / 1,185Kcal

  • £7.00
Pumpkin Pie

Cinnamon creme fraiche / 878Kcal

  • £6.00
Poached Plum, Gingerbread Crumb

Honeycomb ice cream / 394kcal

  • £5.50
Dark Chocolate Mousse

Macerated blackberries, sea salt, chocolate snap / 620Kcal

  • £7.00
Baron Bigod ‘Cheese’-cake

Mixed berries, croissant brittle / 563Kcal

  • £7.00
Trio of Judes Ice Cream & Sorbet

chocolate, honeycomb, salted caramel, vanilla, mango, raspberry, lemon, green apple / 238 Kcal

  • £6.50
Affogato

Vanilla ice cream, espresso, Baileys / 132Kcal

  • £7.00
Cheese Board

A selection of local cheeses, apple quince, crackers, grapes , quince jelly, grapes, seeded crackers / v / 1,063 Kcal

  • £14.50

Childrens Menu

All childrens menu include 2 scoops of ice cream for £11

Battered Haddock

Fries, garden peas / gf/ 477kcal

  • £11.00
Tomato Pasta

Roasted tomato sauce, parmesan / 957kcal

  • £11.00
Sausages

Fries, garden peas
744kcal

  • £11.00
Sunday Roast

Choose either Beef or Chicken...

  • £13.00

White Wines

  • 175ml
  • 250ml
  • Bottle
Thornhill Chardonnay

South Eastern Australia

  • £7.40
  • £10.05
  • £29.75
Esprit Marin Picpoul de Pinet

Languedoc, France

  • £7.75
  • £10.55
  • £31.25
Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio

Trentino, Italy

  • £8.80
  • £12.00
  • £35.50
Babich Headwaters Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough, New Zealand

  • £9.60
  • £13.35
  • £39.50
Chablis Domain Brocard

Burgundy, France

  • £10.35
  • £14.40
  • £42.50
Reisling Calcaires Jaunes Mure

Alsace, France

  • £10.85
  • £15.05
  • £44.50
Vinalthau Viognier

Cote de Thau, France

  • £8.55
  • £11.65
  • £34.50
Coleccion Privada Reserva Sauvignon Blanc

Santa Rita, Central Valley, Chile

  • £6.90
  • £9.40
  • £26.75
Sancerre Domain Millet

Loire, France

  • £11.55
  • £15.75
  • £46.50

Red Wine

  • 175ml
  • 250ml
  • Bottle
Promesa Rioja Crianza

Rioja, Spain

  • £9.05
  • £12.35
  • £36.50
Salt & Stone Zinfandel

Lodi, Central Valley, California

  • £10.65
  • £14.40
  • £42.00
Morande Coleccion privada Merlot

Central Valley, Chile

  • £6.85
  • £9.25
  • £27.00
La Tournee Syrah Grenache

Languedoc-Roussillon, Southern France

  • £8.40
  • £11.40
  • £33.75
Bodega Norton Finca La Colonia Coleccion Malbec

Mendoza, Argentina

  • £8.65
  • £11.75
  • £34.75
The Chocolate Block

Swartland, South Africa

  • £11.55
  • £16.05
  • £47.50
Roccalanna Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Abruzzo, Italy

  • £6.60
  • £8.95
  • £26.00
Les Templiers Cabernet Sauvignon

Pays des Cotes de Thongue, France

  • £7.35
  • £10.00
  • £29.50
Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Reserva

Tuscany, italy

  • £11.05
  • £15.40
  • £45.50

Rose

  • 175ml
  • 250ml
  • Bottle
Sessola Pinot Grigio

Rose Sicilia, Italy

  • £6.85
  • £9.25
  • £27.00
Quercus Merlot Rose

Goriska Brda, Slovenia

  • £7.15
  • £9.75
  • £28.75
Te Henga Pinot Noir Rose

Marlborough, New Zealand

  • £8.25
  • £11.25
  • £33.25
M de Minuty

Cote de Provence, France

  • £8.80
  • £12.00
  • £35.50
Chateau la Mascaronne

Cote de provence, France

  • £9.50
  • £13.20
  • £39.00
Whispering Angel

Cote de Provence, France

  • £10.30
  • £14.30
  • £42.50

Sparkling

  • 125ml
  • Bottle
  • Magnum
Tempio Prosecco

Treviso, Padova, Venezia, italy

  • £6.75
  • £33.75
Nyetimber Classic Cuvee Brut

West Chiltington, England

  • £12.15
  • £63.40
  • £127.00
Steinbock Alcohol Free Sparkling

Ockfen, Germany

  • £6.15
  • £32.25
Izzaro Rose Sparkling Provence

Vin De Pays, France

  • £7.70
  • £38.50

For the Table

Mixed Olives

vg / 112 Kcal

  • £4.50
Griffin Focaccia

olive oil & balsamic / vg / 269 Kcal

  • £4.50
Lemon Hummus

croutes, crudités / vg / 520kcal

  • £6.00
Beef dripping popcorn

gf / 530 kcal

  • £2.00

Starters

Mushroom Tea

Confit celeriac, feta, parsley oil, pickled shallot/ vg/ 410Kcal

  • £8.50
Roasted Squash Soup

pumpkin seed, guajillo chilli, lemon thyme yoghurt, potato sourdough/ vga, gfa/ 529Kcal

  • £7.00
Game Terrine

Plum ketchup, homemade focaccia gfa/ 594Kcal

  • £9.00
Beetroot Cured Trout

Dill creme fraiche, caper berry /gf / 256Kcal

  • £10.50
Treacle Rolled Venison Carpaccio

Crispy barley, celeriac puree, pine oil, pickled mushrooms / gf / 338Kcal

  • £12.50
Smoked Mackerel Fishcake

Seaweed and caviar mayo, watercress / gf / 477Kcal

  • £9.00
Rosemary & Honey Baked Camembert

Quince, apple chutney, sourdough / v, gfa / 951Kcal

  • £19.00
Butchers Block (sharer)

Dorset coppa, fennel salami, Bresaola, pickles, sourdough / gfa / 1433Kcal

  • £21.00

Main

Cyder Battered Haddock

Triple cooked chips, tartare & curry sauce, mushy peas, burnt lemon /gf / 1375 Kcal

  • £19.50
Plant Burger

Brioche bun, tomato, pickles, onions, lettuce, vegan smoked Applewood cheddar, fries / vg / 1059 Kcal

  • £18.00
Sausage & Bean Ragu

Onions, cherry tomatoes and crispy kale / 963kcal /

  • £17.50
Parsnip & Potato Gnocchi

wild mushrooms, truffle, British pecorino / V / 1288 kcal

  • £19.50
The Griffin Beef Burger

Triple cooked chips. red onion & Young’s chutney. lettuce, onion, tomato & Cornish cheddar cheese /gfa / 1262 Kcal /

  • £19.50
Curried Monkfish Tail

samphire, buttered spinach & kale, toasted almonds, green apple & mint chutney / 445Kcal

  • £28.00
Maple Glazed Hassel Back Squash

Whipped vegan feta, rosemary pesto, pickled mustard seeds / vg, gf / 1056kcal

  • £16.50
Eridge Estate Vension Pie

Thyme mash, buttered greens / 721Kcal

  • £19.50

Roasts

All roasts are served with roast potatos, double egg yorkshire pudding, buttered greens, glazed carrots, celeriac puree, veal & red wine jus.

Roast Rump of Beef

Roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, grilled shallots & tenderstem, glazed carrots, celeriac puree, veal & red wine jus, horseradish / gfa / 1357kcal

  • £24.00
Slow Roasted Stuffed Pork Belly Roll

Roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, grilled shallots & tenderstem, glazed carrots, celeriac puree, veal & red wine jus, applesauce / gfa / 1357kcal

  • £23.50
Thyme Roasted Chicken Breast

Roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, grilled shallots & tenderstem, glazed carrots, celeriac puree, veal & red wine jus / gfa / 1047kcal

  • £22.50
Vegetable Wellington

Celeriac, mushrooms, spinach, roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, grilled shallots & tenderstem, glazed carrots, celeriac puree, veggie sauce, horseradish / vga / 947kcal

  • £19.50
The Great Griffin (For Four)

Roast Rump of Beef, Slow Roasted Stuffed Pork Belly Roll & Thyme Roasted Chicken served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, grilled shallots & tenderstem, glazed carrots, beetroot puree, veal & red wine jus / gfa /

  • £85.00

Sides

Chunky Chips
  • £5.50
Truffle & Parmesan Chips
  • £6.50
Buttered Greens
  • £7.50
Fries
  • £5.50
Cauliflower Cheese
  • £6.00

Beers & Ciders

Beavertown Lazer Crush

330ml

  • £4.75
Free Damm
  • £4.75
Erdinger
  • £4.85
Corona Cero

330ml

  • £4.45
Peroni 0.0

330ml

  • £4.95
Rekordlig
  • £5.75

Spritz & Mocktails

Amalfi Spritz AF

Lyre’s Italian Spritz 0% Mediterranean Tonic / 75 Kcal

  • £9.25
Virgin Bloody Mary
  • £8.50
Tanquerey Flor De Seville 0.0 - 4.45
Lyres Italian Spritz - 4.05
Tanquerey 0.0 - 3.5
Amalfi Spritz - 8.25
Stienbock - 6.15/32.25
Beavertown Lazer Crush 4.75
Free Damm - 4.75
Erdinger - 4.85
Corona Cero - 4.45
Peroni 0.0 - 4.95
Rekordlig - 5.75
Fever Tree Blood Orange Soda - 3.10
Appletize -2.65
Tap Water!! - With Compliments

The Griffin Breakfast

We‘re proud to be championing British farmers and producing fresh food sustainably.
Served between:
Monday ~ Friday 8am - 10am
Saturday & Sunday 8:30am - 10:00am
Please help yourself to our breakfast table for a selection of cereal, granola, fresh fruit, yoghurt, freshly baked pastries and jams...

The Full English

Two eggs, streaky bacon, Cumberland sausages, baked beans, hash brown, roasted tomato, flat mushroom, Stornoway black pudding & toasted bloomer / gfa/ 1032Kcal

  • £15.00
The Griffin Veggie

Two eggs, mushroom & tarragon sausages, hash brown, baked beans, roasted tomato, flat mushroom, toasted bloomer / v, gfa/ 840Kcal

  • £15.00
Eggs Florentine

Two poached eggs, buttered spinach, lemon hollandaise, english muffin / 696Kcal

  • £15.00
Scrambled Eggs & Smoked Salmon

Crushed avocado, mint, toasted
sourdough, poached St Ewes eggs 367Kcal

  • £15.00
Eggs Benedict

Two poached eggs, maple roast Dingley Dell ham, lemon hollandaise, english muffin / 777Kcal

  • £13.50
Avocado Toast

Two poached eggs, smashed avocado, toasted sourdough / gfa/ 484Kcal

  • £8.00
Eggs Royale

Two poached eggs, Smoked Rye Bay salmon, lemon hollandaise, english muffin / 497Kcal

  • £15.00
French Toast

Fresh berries, creme fraiche & honey or Streaky bacon & maple syrup / 546Kcal

  • £15.00

Smaller Plates

Porridge

Served with fresh fruit & honey (can be made with milk, oat milk or water) / v / 677 Kcal

  • £7.00
Dippy Eggs

Two boiled eggs with toast soldiers / gfa / v / 413 Kcal

  • £6.00
Buttered Toast

Choose between white or brown bloomer / 503 Kcal

  • £2.00
Bacon or Sausage Sandwich

Choose between white or brown bloomer / 503 Kcal

  • £6.50

Starters

Soup of the day, Young’s sourdough bread (vg)
Pork apple & leek Scotch egg, English mustard
Heritage beetroot, winter leaves, pear, clementine & toasted chestnut salad

Mains

Moules brittania, smoked streaky bacon, Young's beer south coast mussels
Steak frites and sea purslane butter
Chestnut mushroom gnocchi, Brussel top pesto (vg)(n)

Pudding

Sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream


Gooseberry and almond pudding
Yorkshire rhubarb crumble with bay leaf custard
2-courses £18 / 3-courses £22
Available Monday - Friday for walk ins (or pre-booked)

Stay in Fletching

If you’re looking for the best place to stay in Fletching, then (hands down) this is it.

We’ve got 13 country-style bedrooms that are spot on for weekends away, cheeky midweek breaks (with breakfast in bed) or for those proper family holidays.

Our Rooms

Secret Cellar Wines

For wine aficionados, our impossibly generously stocked cellar is mecca. With cork-poppingly good wines  (think Bordeaux, Burgundy and Bacchus) to please any palate, you can tour the world with your tastebuds – without ever leaving the pub.

Feast Your Eyes

 Set Menu Dining

 2 courses for £18 or 3 for £22

You spoke, we listened. Our January set menu is here to stay for February.

So you can tuck into the finest ingredients and celebrate the best of British provenance, such as West Country Beef, Bedlam Farm Heritage squash, Lincolnshire Brussel Tops and South Coast mussels (and more).

Monday – Friday, 3rd – 28th February.

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