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The Sloop Inn

4.5 (103)
£26 to £40
British
99 Sloop Ln, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 7NP

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The Sloop Inn

4.5
£26 to £40
British
Horsted Keynes

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Welcome to The Sloop Inn, nestled in the charming village of Scaynes Hill. Our quintessential English countryside pub offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Steeped in history and brimming with rustic charm, we serve as a gathering place for both residents and visitors alike. With a selection of fine ales and hearty pub fare usinglocally sourced fresh produce, we provide a perfect retreat for those seeking to enjoy a taste of rural Sussex hospitality. Whether you're looking to unwind with friends, savor a delicious meal, or simply soak in the picturesque surroundings, The Sloop Inn promises a memorable experience in the heart of the English countryside.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary French
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    01444 715388
  • Website
    https://www.thesloopinn.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • 🥩 Steak Night

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Every Thursday we’re firing up the grill. Join us for Steak Night, featuring proper cuts from the brilliant Woodhouse butchery in Haywards Heath. Each steak comes with chips — or upgrade to Parmesan & truffle chips. On the menu: 🥩 Côte de boeuf (for two) 🥩 Bavette 🥩 Onglet 🥩 Sirloin 🥩 Fillet Pick your sauce: 🧈 Béarnaise 🧄 Garlic butter 🌶️ Peppercorn 🍷 Bordelaise 🧀 Brighton blue Good steak. Good sauce. Good company. That’s your Thursday sorted.
    🥩 Steak Night photo

  • 🐶 Dog Walk & Lunch

    GBP 25.00 per person

    1 - 8 people

    14 Nov 2026 only
    🐾 Dog Walk & Lunch at The Sloop Inn 🐾 Join us on Saturday, 14th November for a wonderful morning of fresh air, wagging tails, and great company! ☕️ Meet at 11am at The Sloop Inn for tea & coffee 🚶‍♀️ Enjoy a 45–60 minute guided group walk with Chrissie & Roman 🍽️ Followed by a sumptuous two-course lunch – all for just £25 per person Pre-booking is essential — spaces fill fast! (Dogs not essential, but very welcome 🐶❤️)
    🐶 Dog Walk & Lunch photo

  • 🏆 Quiz & Pie 'n' Pint Night

    GBP 2.00 per person

    1 - 8 people

    17 Nov 2026 only
    Quiz Night! 🎉🧠 Join us every third Tuesday for our Quiz Night—and we’ll be keeping the fun going every third Tuesday of the month. 👥 Teams of up to 6 💰 £2 per person to enter 🏆 Quiz starts at 20:00 ⏰ Cash prizes & a whole lot of laughs, and it’s also Pie & Pint Night—£19.50 gets you the perfect midweek treat. 🍻🥧 Served alongside our à la carte menu. Remember to book your table! See you there? 💙
    🏆 Quiz & Pie 'n' Pint Night photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at The Sloop Inn.

4.5

4.5
(103)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • West Sussex

    Kid-friendly

  • West Sussex

    Innovative

  • West Sussex

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • West Sussex

    Healthy

  • West Sussex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • West Sussex

    Lively

  • West Sussex

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Sloop Inn offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" and a "lovely countryside pub" vibe. Guests praise its "fabulous attentive and friendly staff," a varied menu including vegan options, and a "large sunny garden." The quality of food, particularly on themed nights like Steak Night, receives high marks for both taste and value.
103 Reviews

  1. Andrew

    West Sussex1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first visit to the sloop and we were pleasantly surprised overall but a few things did let it down for us. Staff were all very friendly and welcoming, great service and absolutely no complaints there at all, the staff did a fantastic job. The food itself was a bit of a mixture for me and there’s a few bits that really let down what would have been a top lunch. We had 3 adult roast beef’s, a mac n cheese side, cauliflower cheese croquettes and mushroom croquettes plus my youngest had a children’s meal which was fairly priced and she enjoyed it. The roasts have some very good points, the beef was perfectly cooked with a very generous serving, carrot and swede mash was perfectly done and the Yorkshire's were very very good! One big area of disappointment for me was the cauliflower cheese or the lack of, instead we had cauliflower cheese croquettes and these were actually very dry with little to no sauce there. I feel this is a massive over complication of what should be a simple dish. The mac n cheese was very nice and the mushroom croquettes were also very good, the sauce compliments them perfectly! For dessert my partner had the crumble which she said was very good and I went for the treacle tart which was actually a really big area of disappointment for me. This is one of my favourite puddings however the mix was just all wrong inside the tart, there was very little treacle to the tart and the mix was far too bread like with a strong citrus flavour running through. The pastry casing was really on the well done side instead of a soft crumbly texture. Although this was served with ice cream the actual treacle tart itself was very dry and not what I was expecting at all. Cost wise I paid a little over £150 which was 3 x adult roasts, 1 x child lunch and some sides. Drinks wise we had 3 x soft drinks in total and no alcohol. I’m not against paying these sort of prices with a fixed service included however it needs to be on point

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  2. Francis

    California Central Coast7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good lunch with friends. Food is freshly prepared. Excellent beer.

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  3. Kev

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A real gem of a pub restaturant! Fabulous attentive and friendly staff along with very decent food and a great selection, along with some quality wine. We've just moved to the area and most definitley will be back.

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  4. Mel

    West Sussex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 6 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first visit and everything including the weather was very good..we will revisit

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  5. Brian

    West Sussex2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 30 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasant evening when we introduced friends to the Sloop.

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  6. Lindsey

    West Sussex5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fabulous food, all 6 of us thought our meals were delicious. Very laid back atmosphere and friendly staff.

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  7. Anne

    Brighton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. We really enjoyed the sweetcorn veloute, roast haddock and curry fried tofu. As a vegan I really appreciated the thought and care taken to produce imaginative and flavourful vegan dishes. Lovely wines too. Service was friendly and attentive.

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  8. Nicole

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service from the staff at the Sloop Inn was very kind and friendly. They made sure we felt welcome and took our order at a reasonable pace. The food was very tasty and came quickly, with a good range of vegetarian options. We sat in the outdoor area, which was kept clean and had a very nice astomphere.

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  9. Paul

    West Sussex3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the service amazing was well look after

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  10. Martin

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food fantastic as was service thank you . Thoroughly enjoyed our meal .

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary French
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    01444 715388
  • Website
    https://www.thesloopinn.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

The Sloop Inn is fantastic for Thursday steak night, when guests rave about the ribeye; for a quieter visit choose a midweek evening (Wednesdays were noted as very quiet), and warmer days are ideal for the garden.

Yes, families are welcome: guests report staff being accommodating to young children and using the garden as a pleasant place for kids to play during visits.

Yes, The Sloop Inn welcomes dogs, particularly in the large garden/beer‑garden where guests say staff made a fuss of visiting dogs.

Starters can be generous, guests report the starters being "more than enough, " and the ploughman's was described as a generous portion.

Yes, The Sloop Inn has a pleasant outdoor garden/beer-garden area (guests mention seating and even a teepee), and many visitors enjoy dining outside in warmer weather.

The Sloop Inn is a quintessential English country pub with rustic charm updated by a tasteful refit, it offers multiple dining spaces, a modern interior and a lovely garden, with friendly, welcoming staff.

Yes, The Sloop Inn is regularly described as dog-friendly, with guests noting staff warmly welcoming dogs and making a fuss of pets brought in after walks.

Casual dress, relaxed, comfortable clothing is entirely appropriate for a visit to The Sloop Inn.

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A photo of The Sloop Inn restaurant

The Sloop Inn

4.5
£26 to £40
British
Horsted Keynes

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
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