The Hassocks — Restaurant in Mid Sussex

My quest continues. I would be lying if I said I was sober on my arrival.

Strange old day it's been. But there was a very important football game on and It was imperative that I observed the second half.

Strange times call for masks and social distancing. Though many a fine gent passed me exclaiming "sh*t, mask." Not everyone it seemed, was as worried as Boris would suggest should be. A frantic yet professional bar maid served us. Table service seemed a new venture to her. She was doing a great job despite the clear confusion from the punters. Nobody knew the new norms. We all tried to follow the new way of life. Like novel warriors thrust upon a battlefield in a new technological age.

But the mission was accomplished. We consumed beer. We watched the football and despite the draw, we had learned some great lessons. It's not about winning or loosing. It's about working together to know when to wear a mask. Sitting down is fine. You may do as you choose. But going to the toilet is a strictly mask wearing event.

All being said. This was just another unremarkable adventure in the journey to eternity.

But I spare a thought for the bar made. The shining beacon of hope in the crazy...

We held Dad's wake here. Chris and his team did a great job. They were able to accommodate our buffet requests - substituting in some of Dad's favourites for their standard options, which everyone loved. The bar service ran without a hitch & the tea/coffee station was a big hit. It was great to have the big TV to run a slideshow of pictures of Dad on and I know the photos triggered many a memory, story, laugh… or all of the above! From the very start Chris was easy to deal with and hugely accommodating. The venue was big enough to host everyone (60 people) with plenty of space to sit and chat, eat etc. as well as ample parking and being a mere 5 minute drive from Clayton Woods, where the service was held. If you're having a service in the area I would highly recommend The Hassocks as a venue...

Nice pub, with loads of space, and lots of tables and seating available. Nice food menu for a good lunch, from standard pub dishes to basket meals and side dishes. The friendly and helpful staff made me feel welcome and the pub had a pleasant atmosphere. Free WiFi via 'The Cloud' and decent mobile signal. There's parking at the station car park and the train station 🚉 has easy links towards Brighton and London. It's also a great place to go if your vehicle is in the Station garage next door for a short while like an MOT for example. The pub also hosts guest street food sellers now and again as well as comedy nights and music. The breaded chicken fillets and curly fries are highly recommended 😋 I'm looking forward to my...