The Sundial

For a calmer visit, choose a weekday lunch at The Sundial, guests report quiet, relaxed Tuesday/weekday lunches where conversation is easy and the pacing feels unhurried.

Yes, The Sundial welcomes families: the owner describes it as ideal for meals with family and friends, and guests report infants and young grandchildren being comfortably accommodated.

You may meet the Sundial’s friendly dog during a visit, several guests mention encountering and enjoying time with the owners' dog.

Sunday lunch is a favourite, guests praise the three‑course Sunday lunch and the relaxed lounge and balcony experience; for a quieter midweek visit, Tuesday lunch has been noted as very calm.

The Sundial accommodates families with very young children, guests report a newborn grandson was "well accommodated" without difficulty.

The Sundial is a privately owned restaurant run by Mary and Vincent, who regularly welcome guests and run the dining experience personally.

Portions are consistently described as generous, guests repeatedly praise satisfying, well-sized mains and generous Sunday‑lunch servings.

Yes, The Sundial is well suited to a special evening, with an intimate dining room and many guests choosing it for anniversaries and romantic celebrations.

Yes, The Sundial offers outdoor spots: guests describe enjoying the terrace and a balcony with countryside views for pre-dinner drinks and summer meals.

The Sundial is a relaxed, chic French restaurant with a cosy, intimate feel, a lounge bar, soft lighting and light jazz create a warm, at-home dining atmosphere with views of the South Downs.

Guests sometimes meet the owners' dog at The Sundial, reviewers mention encountering the lovely dog Reggie during visits.

Smart casual is the guide at The Sundial, polished but relaxed, and many diners treat it as a special-occasion spot where they dress up a little.