The patch — Restaurant in Lewes

The patch, not named in an eponymous manner I am told, it a lovely quirky café come bar just off the high street.

With seating ranging from a few tables with chairs, some tables with pew style benches and some bar stools facing the road to the right of the door the are seating options for all tastes.

Run by Patch (The patch has a little "p" so not named after him, apparently) the is a selection of good food from a modest menu available to 3pm (not sure if later a different menu if done, or if the kitchen closes). The pleasant and welcoming behaviour makes everyone feel like they belong.

The coffee is excellent, the beer (sorry ale!) Is hand picked and on font behind the bar with an impressive range of clips showing the wide types of ales that are sold throughout the year.

Even as a competitor (I am bar manager at another pub in town) I am welcomed and feel at ease here, something that I do not often find. And always look forward to returning.

I would recommend trying the brownies, they are delicious. Taking a seat and relaxing from a trek up the hill or a...

I’m normally very tolerant and usually don’t bother rating anywhere unless it is really good, but I had to review here, based on reception alone as we didn’t stop. On entering we were greeted by a reasonably polite gentleman, so far so good, we ordered two of the full breakfasts, no problem, plus a portion of fries! To which we received a very curt “NO” followed by “we don’t serve fries until after 3, it says so on a big sign outside” when I said sorry I didn’t see it and thought they would do fries he said “No, after 3, that’s what the sign is for.” I refuse to be spoken to in a patronising and rude tone, so with drinks we would have had, they have missed out on around £40 by being rude. Looking at the menu outside it did say from 3 but was hardly a “big sign”, it said it in a not very big font and in colours difficult to read. A simple “sorry, unfortunately we don’t do them until after 3” would have been a more...

I'm bored with sandwiches, but when out and on a busy day it sometimes is the only decent option, especially when it comes to 3.30pm and I haven't had breakfast yet. I popped into The Patch in Lewes when passing just to grab something and was struck by the originality and quality of the sandwiches on offer, to the point that not only was I going to get one because I needed it, but because I actually wanted it. I went with smoked salmon and cream cheese, which was of the lesser original conceptions they offered, but that's just what I wanted in that moment. The bread was every bit as good as it looked, and everything about this sandwich was amazing - and it totally filled me up. I'm not a sandwich fan, I'm bored with them, but in my working day they are a necessity, but here I am writing a glowing review!

Next time I'm working in Lewes, I'll know where to go. Really,...