The Eight Bells, Bolney — West Sussex
Whole grilled sea bass with new potatoes and greens at The Eight Bells

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The autumn menu

On the menu

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The autumn menu is here — slow-cooked plates, warm sandwiches and pub favourites, cooked fresh for the village.

Everything’s cooked from fresh in our kitchen — braised lamb neck with bone marrow chimichurri, osso buco on roasted squash risotto, pork Wellington, and buffalo cauliflower with bang bang sauce. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options sit alongside.

Good food starts with good ingredients. Our kitchen works closely with West Sussex growers, neighbouring dairy farmers and Shoreham boats — autumn plates, crisp pub favourites, and a proper Sunday roast in Bolney when the fire's on.

At the bar we pour Sussex ales and wines from Bolney Wine Estate, the village vineyard often searched as Bolney Vineyard. Daily blackboard specials sit alongside the printed menus.

Full English breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausage, black pudding, beans and toast at The Eight Bells

Weekend breakfast

Cooked breakfast is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 11am.

Jump into the dishes below, or download a PDF from the list beside the plate.

Whole grilled sea bass with new potatoes and greens at The Eight Bells

Weekend breakfast

Guest breakfast station at The Eight Bells — green-panelled wall with a Nespresso machine, toaster, kettle, cereal jars and pastries
Eggs Royale with smoked salmon, poached eggs and hollandaise at The Eight Bells
Full English breakfast with eggs, bacon, sausage, black pudding, beans and toast at The Eight Bells
Help-yourself continental breakfast with bread, cereals, fruit and preserves at The Eight Bells
Close-up of a full English breakfast at The Eight Bells

Our menus

Dishes & prices

Same dishes as the PDFs — read them here, or download from the list above to take away.

Menu

Desserts

Puddings, cheeses and ice cream.

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Desserts

  • Sticky Toffee PuddingV

    ice cream, toffee sauce, with gf option

    £8.25

  • Lemon Posset

    topped with blueberry, accompanied by shortbread

    £8.25

  • Half-Baked Cookie Dough

    with salted caramel ice cream

    £8.25

  • Blackberry Fool

    with cracked black pepper shortbread

    £8.25

  • Treacle TartGF & VG

    served with vanilla ice cream or custard

    £8.25

  • Cheeses

    biscuits, grapes, quince jelly, celery, pickled walnuts, gf option

    £9.95 / £17.95

  • 3 Scoops of Ice Cream or SorbetVG & GF

    vanilla, strawberry, marshmallow mudslide, chocolate, cookie crumble, honeycomb, salted caramel, cheeky monkey, mango sorbet, lemon sorbet and raspberry sorbet

    £5.95

gf - gluten free v - vegetarian vg - vegan

Menu

Little Bells

Children's menu. On Sundays, Little Bells can choose a roast at half the adult price.

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£9.50

Mains

  • Giant Fish Finger, Fries & Peas

    £9.50

  • Chicken Breast Nuggets, Fries & Salad

    £9.50

  • Beef Burger, Fries & SaladGF AV

    £9.50

  • Cheese & Tomato PastaV, VG AV

    £9.50

  • Cheese & Ham PizzaV AV

    £9.50

  • Ham, Chips & SaladGF

    £9.50

  • Two Scoops of Ice-Cream

    mint choc chip, chocolate, strawberry, vanilla or marshmallow mudslide

    £9.50

gf - gluten free v - vegetarian vg - vegan

Little Bells on Sunday have a choice of roasts at half the adult price in addition to the options above.

Whole grilled sea bass with new potatoes and greens at The Eight Bells
Sliced roast with potato gratin, green beans and jus at The Eight Bells
Eggs Royale with smoked salmon, poached eggs and hollandaise at The Eight Bells

Menu

Sample specials

A taste of the blackboard — changes with the kitchen.

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Starters

  • Korean Pork Belly BitesGF

    with Asian slaw

    £8.95

  • Jackfruit Bao Buns

    with vegetables & hoisin

    £8.95

  • Gochujang Chicken BallsGF

    served with crispy seaweed, crispy onions & sriracha mayo

    £8.95

Mains

  • Seafood StewGF AV

    monkfish, scallops, smoked haddock & prawns in a lobster bisque with warm baguette

    £22.95

  • Nduja Linguine

    with burrata, basil & toasted pine nuts

    £16.95

gf - gluten free v - vegetarian vg - vegan av - available

Please note: sample blackboard specials - dishes change with the kitchen.

Menu

Weekend breakfast

Cooked breakfast is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays, 9am–11am.

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Dishes

  • The Eight Bells Breakfast

    Cumberland Sausage, Smoked Back Bacon, Portabella Mushroom, Grilled Tomato, Hash Brown, Baked Beans and a Choice of egg with Sourdough Toast.

    (add black pudding 1.50)

    £14.95

  • Eggs Benedict

    Cooked Ham & Free Range Poached Eggs on a Freshly Toasted Muffin with Hollandaise.

    £9.50

  • Eggs Royale

    Free Range Poached Eggs, Crushed Avocado & Smoked Salmon on a Freshly Toasted Muffin with Hollandaise v available

    £10.95

  • Ciabatta

    Cumberland Sausage or Smoked Back Bacon with Tomato Chutney & Rocket

    £7.95

  • The Eight Bells Veggie

    Vegetarian Sausage, Hash Brown, Choice of Egg, Portabella Mushroom, Baked Beans with Sourdough Toast v with vg available

    £13.95

gf – gluten free v – vegetarian vg – vegan

Menu

Sunday lunch sample

A sample Sunday roast menu — ask us for this week's version.

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Nibbles

  • Bread and Salted Butter

    £5.95

  • Marinated OlivesVG

    £6.95

  • Scorched Padron Peppers with Maldon Sea SaltV & GF

    £6.95

Starters

  • Tomato, Mozzarella and Parmesan AranciniV & GF

    served with garlic raita

    £7.95

  • Smoked Salmon & Crab SaladGF

    served with apple, avocado & chilli

    £9.00

  • Runny Ham Hock Scotch Egg

    with onion jam and piccalilli

    £8.95

  • Miso Glazed AubergineVG & GF

    dressed with baba ganoush, cashews, vegan feta, peashoots, balsamic dressing

    £7.95 / £13.95

  • Crayfish CocktailGF

    with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, lemon & marie rose sauce & bread

    £8.95

Sunday roasts

all served with roast potatoes, yorkshire pudding, cauliflower cheese, seasonal vegetables and veal jus, all meats are locally sourced.

  • Sirloin of Beef

    cooked pink

    £21.95

  • Pork Loin

    served with crackling and apple sauce

    £19.95

  • Chicken Supreme

    pan roasted with crispy skin

    £18.95

  • Vegan Beetroot WellingtonVG

    duxelle mushrooms, chestnuts, braised red cabbage

    £18.95

Mains

  • British Fish Cake

    garlic greens, poached hen egg, hollandaise, marinated tomatoes

    £15.95

  • Trenchmore Wagyu Beef Burger

    served in a brioche bun, streaky bacon, monterrey jack cheese, onion rings, fries and salad

    £20.95

  • Wild Mushroom Gnocchi

    truffle, parmesan, beer

    £17.95

  • Chicken Caesar Salad

    baby gem, prosciutto, anchovies, crouton, parmesan and caesar dressing

    £9.50 / £15.95

  • Vegan Beetroot BurgerVG

    served in a brioche bun with “mayo”, onion rings, fries and salad

    £16.95

Desserts

  • Sticky Toffee PuddingV

    clotted cream ice cream, toffee sauce

    £7.95

  • Eton MessV

    meringue, summer berries, chantilly cream

    £7.95

  • Chocolate Tart

    served with chocolate sauce and chocolate & banana ice cream

    £8.95

  • Apple & Quince Crumble

    vanilla ice cream

    £7.95

  • Sussex Cheeses

    biscuits, grapes, quince jelly, celery, pickled walnuts

    £9.95

  • Three Scoops of Ice Cream or SorbetV & GF

    vanilla, strawberry, mint choc chip, chocolate, salted caramel, chocolate & banana sorbet, coconut sorbet

    £5.95

Sides

  • Cauliflower Cheese

    £5.95

  • Dressed Mixed SaladGF

    £5.95

  • Truffle & Parmesan Fries

    £6.95

  • Skinny Fries/Chunky ChipsGF

    add cheese +£1

    £4.50

  • Loaded FriesGF

    smoked bacon & cheese

    £6.95

gf - gluten free v - vegetarian vg - vegan

Special menus

Festive, buffets & parties

Christmas Party Menu for festive gatherings, plus finger and fork buffets we can tailor to your party. From finger-food to hearty pub platters, we'll tailor a buffet to suit your party — from £10 per person. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.

Planning a Christmas table? Download the group pre-order form — one PDF with a menu key and a row per guest. Return it to pub@eightbellsbolney.com at least four days before.

Menu

Christmas Party Menu

2 courses £32.95 · 3 courses £39.95 — pre-order four days ahead, £10 deposit per person. Download the group pre-order PDF for names and dish choices.

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2 courses £32.95 · 3 courses £39.95

Starters

  • Jerusalem Artichoke SoupGF AV

    finished with fragrant black truffle oil.

  • Smoked Salmon PateGF AV

    sweet beetroot ketchup, crisp pickled cucumber and toasted ciabatta.

  • Piedmontaise PepperGF AV

    sweet pepper stuffed with confit garlic, vine-ripened tomato and mozzarella, served with warm olive bread.

  • Pan-fried Guinea Fowl Breast

    rich cocoa-braised leg bonbon and smooth celeriac puree.

Mains

  • Stuffed Turkey BreastGF AV

    crisp roast potatoes, honey-glazed parsnips, buttered sprouts, roasted carrots, butternut squash puree, pigs in blankets and rich gravy.

  • Stuffed Butternut SquashGF

    quinoa & chestnuts, roast potatoes, honey & wholegrain parsnips, sprouts, glazed carrots, butternut squash puree, stuffing and gravy.

  • Braised Short Rib of BeefGF

    garlic & thyme rosti, tenderstem and red wine jus.

  • Monkfish TailGF

    herb-roasted new potatoes and sauce vierge.

Desserts

  • Sherry Trifle

  • Orange, Cranberry, Chocolate & Frangipane Tart

    served with clotted cream.

  • Christmas PuddingGF & VG AV

    with brandy butter or custard and redcurrants.

  • Milk Chocolate & Caraway MousseGF AV

    with crumbed gingerbread and candied peel.

gf - gluten free v - vegetarian vg - vegan av - available

Please note: choices must be pre-ordered at least 4 days before your booking. Please note: £10 deposit per person. Please note: email choices to pub@eightbellsbolney.com and we will collect your deposit.

Menu

Fork buffet

Hearty buffet for parties — from £28 a head.

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£28 A HEAD

Sandwiches/wraps

  • Sussex Charmer & Tomato

  • Pastrami, Gherkin and Mayonnaise

  • BBQ Jackfruit

  • Sausage Rolls (vgo)

  • Sundried Tomato & Black Olive Pithiviers (vgo)

Charcuterie

  • Ham Hock Scotch Eggs

    Marinated Tofu, Mushroom & Vegetable Skewers

  • Onion Bhajis with Mango Chutney

  • Caprese Salad

  • Quinoa Salad

  • Mixed Leaves

  • Mini Eclairs

  • Chocolate Brownies (vgo)

  • Fresh Fruit Platter

Menu

Finger buffet

Finger food for gatherings — from £18 a head.

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£18 a head

Sandwiches/wraps

  • Sussex Charmer & Tomato

  • Pastrami, Gherkin and Mayonnaise

  • BBQ Jackfruit

  • Tomato, Mozzarella & Parmesan Arancini (vgo)

  • Sausage Rolls (vgo)

  • Coca-Cola Chicken Wings

    Marinated Tofu, Mushroom & Vegetable Skewers

  • Vol au Vents -

  • Egg Mayonnaise

  • Crayfish Cocktail

  • Vegan Waldorf

  • Chocolate Brownie (vgo)

Reservations

Book a table

Live availability via ResDiary — choose your area, party size and time below.

Prefer to talk it through? Call 01444 657888

Parties of 8 or more — please contact the pub or email bookings@eightbellsbolney.com.

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Sister pub

If we’re fully booked, try our sister pub The Windmill Inn, Littleworth — just up the road.

Same ownership, a proper country welcome, and live table availability of their own.

Open on Windmill website

Drinks

At the bar

A well-kept freehouse bar. At the bar, a full range of wines from around the world — including our neighbours at Bolney Wine Estate — plus well-kept cask and keg: local favourites from Firebird and Harvey's, alongside classics from further afield.

Ales

  • Harveys Sussex Best 4%
  • Eight Bells Newbrew 3.4%
  • Guest ale

Lager & IPA

  • Peroni 5%
  • Blue Moon 5.4%
  • Cruzcampo 4.4%
  • Hawkstone Lager 4.8%
  • Heineken 0%

Cider & stout

  • Silly Moo 4.2%
  • Inches Cider 4.5%
  • Guinness 4.1%