The Bolney Stage, Haywards Heath

Brunning & Price pub just off the A23 on the old A23 through the village of Bolney. We arrived shortly before midday and had been beaten here by over a dozen others, who were there for lunch. The early arrivals were seeking tables with umbrellas, but luckily it didn't rain. The garden area has plenty of seating on a patio area closest to the pub itself and a grassy area with a children's play area beyond on a lower level. We plonked ourselves as close to the patio doors as possible, with the aim to get prompt service! The ploy worked well. Just the 3 ales were on - Long Man Best Bitter, Adnams Mosaic & Firebird Parody. I believe there are normally 6 But these are strange times and the range was as good as could be expected. More of a food pub than a drinkers' pub. However, I do find Brunning & Price pubs to be fairly reliable. So, a decent start to our day in West Sussex.

Official Bolney Stage site with menu and wine list - www.bolneystage.co.uk

Official Bolney Stage site with menu and wine list - www.bolneystage.co.uk