Meet Location Suggestions

To help the Meets/events organiser to choose locations from a wider area, please add any locations that you feel would be suitable for our monthly meets.

The meets/events organiser will then have a larger amount of suitable locations to choose from.

[666subaru]

Coopers at Stone Cross near Eastbourne, £3.65 for a carvery and if we get there early plenty of parking spaces

[Steve_PPP]

what did people think of the pub meet in Henfield last year? (i missed it - think i was at Rally GB so couldn't make it).

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by 666subaru

Coopers at Stone Cross near Eastbourne, £3.65 for a carvery and if we get there early plenty of parking spaces

Its great value for money but Sussex often seem to have their East meets there and i don't think we should visit the same place too often - part of the reason i think some members (well, certainly me ) are willing to travel to meets is to try out new places/pubs and see some new parts of Sussex

[AndyWRX]

The Mill House in salfords near redhill, its got a big carpark and a restaurant but also does bar food aswell if you didnt want to go in the restaurant, its not expensive but its not cheap either but its well worth it

I would like to propose the following venues to go on the meets rota.

(Not child friendly meals in RED)

Laughing Fish (Isfield)
Dunnings Mill (East Grinstead)
Treacle Mines (Eastbourne)
Smith & Western (T Wells / Horsham)
Knights Park (T Wells)
The Hop Farm (Paddock Wood)
The Galleon (Cuckmere)
Six Bells (Chiddingly)
The Woodman (Ide Hill)
The Cock Inn (Nr Ringmer)
The Bull Inn (Henfield)

[BIG"E"]

Great stuff!!

keep the ideas coming.

[Steve_PPP]

some good ideas there Worzel

The Treacle Mine at Polegate was a good pub and had a decent turnout last time we went there. The Cock Inn is also a great place for food but last time i went there it was a bit expensive (definately worth it for a nice evening out, but maybe a bit much for a meet?)

[Hongkongfooi]

How about a breakfast meet somewhere? Maybe the Chalet on the A281 (west part of area)

[Scooby Wez]

The Hop Farm is a good one.I have been there in the past with other car clubs loads of parking.They also have a large kids play area they do food but can not comment on that as i took my Sandwiches/Drinks with me I realy liked the Laughing Fish (Isfield) with the parking out the back i know the food is not for kid's but there is the steam trains there so if there is a meet there in the summer i would bring the kids along picnic by the car then ride on the train they would love it.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Scooby Wez

The Hop Farm is a good one.I have been there in the past with other car clubs loads of parking.They also have a large kids play area they do food but can not comment on that as i took my Sandwiches/Drinks with me I realy liked the Laughing Fish (Isfield) with the parking out the back i know the food is not for kid's but there is the steam trains there so if there is a meet there in the summer i would bring the kids along picnic by the car then ride on the train they would love it.

I have looked at this venue several times as a possible.
Trouble is they nearly always have an event of some description on.

Definitely one to bare in mind.

[Scooby Wez]

The club i went with had there meet on a sunday evening.Used to get there about 5 and if the car park was full they let us use the field out the front great for photo shoots had Fast Ford there one night.The pub is separate from the main hop farm irc.

Originally Posted by Hongkongphooey

How about a breakfast meet somewhere? Maybe the Chalet on the A281 (west part of area)

I like that idea! That would be a cool meet, plus a full English! Mmmmmmm

Originally Posted by Scooby Wez

The pub is separate from the main hop farm irc.

You are correct mate, big car park there too. It's a Brewers Fayre, so not top notch grub but not bad at the same token.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Hongkongphooey

How about a breakfast meet somewhere? Maybe the Chalet on the A281 (west part of area)

Good idea. Early morning start empty weekend roads.

where is it ??

[Chunk]

Box Hill is a good one. Huge car park at the top, with a food area & the famous Rykers cafe at the bottom

Not best winter time

[Claire_PPP]

The Fox & Hounds in Haywards Heath Has a pretty big carpark and does decent enough grub. It's a chain pub, but the prices are good and there's lots of space inside.

The Cock at Ringmer could be a nice one for the summer - it's usually got plenty of tables outside and space for kids to run around.

[Anger]

Is this SouthEast scoobies or Sussex scoobies ??? lol

[AndyWRX]

Originally Posted by Chunk

Box Hill is a good one. Huge car park at the top, with a food area & the famous Rykers cafe at the bottom

Not best winter time

that sounds tempting, some really good corners going up the zig zag dont think im brave enough to attempt them going down hill though

Originally Posted by Anger

Is this SouthEast scoobies or Sussex scoobies ??? lol

We need a few more Surrey and Kent venues thrown into the arena mate.

Any ideas?

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

I have looked at this venue several times as a possible.
Trouble is they nearly always have an event of some description on.

Definitely one to bare in mind.

Are you sure you are looking at the brewer's fair Pub and not the actual hop farm itself.
BROOKERS OAST

Hop Farm, Beltring, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent,
TN12 6PY

[Scooby Wez]

Box hill spent lot's of happy Sundays there on the Bikes.Rykers cafe now i do not take my Sandwiches there

[DukeBoy]

Think we need more ideas from people over the west part of the county, all the suggestions are swaying towards east me thinks. If i was a drinker i'd be able to help out with a few suggestions, but not being a pub man i can't......sorry guys.

[SpecB]

How about:

• Fox goes free - Goodwood/Chichester
• The Fox - Angmering on A27
• The Woodmans - Angmering on A27
• The old stables - Fontwell on A27
• The Oystercatcher - Clymping/Littlehampton on A259
• The spur - Slindon on A29

These are all far west of the region - in fact further west than the West Sussex meets!

Originally Posted by DukeBoy

Think we need more ideas from people over the west part of the county, all the suggestions are swaying towards east me thinks. If i was a drinker i'd be able to help out with a few suggestions, but not being a pub man i can't......sorry guys.

It's what we need mate for sure. We can only arrange meets all over, if we have places to go to.

Keep them coming people

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Hongkongphooey

How about a breakfast meet somewhere? Maybe the Chalet on the A281 (west part of area)

South of Cowfold...but my missus reminded me its quite small...bugger.

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by worzel

I would like to propose the following venues to go on the meets rota.

(Not child friendly meals in RED)

Laughing Fish (Isfield)
Dunnings Mill (East Grinstead)
Treacle Mines (Eastbourne)
Smith & Western (T Wells / Horsham)
Knights Park (T Wells)
The Hop Farm (Paddock Wood)
The Galleon (Cuckmere)
Six Bells (Chiddingly)
The Woodman (Ide Hill)
The Cock Inn (Nr Ringmer)
The Bull Inn (Henfield)

Some great suggestions there mate. Something for everyone me thinks.

[Kei Man]

Fully agree with Box Hill, only trouble is often you can't get into the car park by Ryka's on a sunday as it is full of bikes.Possible Stepping stones at Westhumble.
Well to the west of the area I know but maybe our Littlehampton friends could confirm space- the Oyster Catcher pub on the Bognor road, just past Ford. Sunday morning be good one for this- Drop other halves at the Market and then down to the Pub after.
Smith and Western Horsham or the one on the top of Boxhill good but not for the faint hearted food wise- large portions.
The Round stone? between Littlehampton and Worthing- large carpark.
Dukes Head Beare Green - parking for about 25 cars max New people running it , will cater for Kids, dogs if on a lead and well behaved. A24 Dual Carriage way right outside

[DukeBoy]

A couple for the West meet.....

The Black Horse in Findon....
http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs...k_Horse/Findon
http://www.mountainrangerestaurants....uk/blackhorse/

The Worlds End....
http://www.pub-explorer.com/wsussex/...ndpatching.htm

Although some of the reviews i read about Worlds End weren't 100% but until you try you never know.

[SpecB]

I'll pop up to Worlds End and the BLack horse soon for a nose about, I used to go to the Back horse quite a bit but that was before it was taken over. Parking at the Worlds End is very good (used to have Club GTi meets there) Black horse is a little tight.

[Scott.T]

Robin Hood, BlueBell Hill (Maidstone/Rochester) Large Car park, lots of outside seating.
http://www.therobinhood-pub.co.uk/index.cfm?pageID=2

Stopped there on the way to BAE Systems. Had a loverly Burger and Chips.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by BlueBugEye

I'll pop up to Worlds End and the BLack horse soon for a nose about, I used to go to the Back horse quite a bit but that was before it was taken over. Parking at the Worlds End is very good (used to have Club GTi meets there) Black horse is a little tight.

Cheers mate.

[Frenchie]

Auberge de Riviere,St Maclou la Briere.Excellent food at good prices,wonderful selection of wines and a huge car-park.Only 10kms from our house.Shall I make a booking?

[SpecB]

Can I claim for a test meal at each on expenses?

[Frenchie]

Its only one venue Nick,St Maclou la Briere is the location.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Frenchie

Auberge de Riviere,St Maclou la Briere.Excellent food at good prices,wonderful selection of wines and a huge car-park.Only 10kms from our house.Shall I make a booking?

Could you please find out some local B&B rates of hotels/guest houses or may be what the camping situtation is like, How big is your garden??

I have spoken about a meeting at le maison de Frenchie many times perhaps this year it might happen even if its only me. May we mange tout.

[old red]

The old stables - Fontwell on A27
Fox goes free - Goodwood/Chichester
both sound good too me
might even get some of the hampshire subaru lot come

Originally Posted by old red

The old stables - Fontwell on A27
Fox goes free - Goodwood/Chichester
both sound good too me
might even get some of the hampshire subaru lot come

That would be good.

[Scott.T]

Have heard that Bosham at the far South West reach of the area is a nice spot.
Done a quick search and come up with :
with reviews like :

"Probably the best pub on the south coast‎"
"This pub is great for a lovely summers evening, its has a nice patio out the front where the tide comes up to and out the back on the quaint high st a relaxing beer garden"

The Anchor Bleu High Street, Bosham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8LS

Gotta be worth a look abnd could even be combined with a GoodWood Breakfast Club event

[SpecB]

Just be careful parking at the anchor, unless your car floats that is!

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by BlueBugEye

Just be careful parking at the anchor, unless your car floats that is!

Yeh have heard the tide comes in so best check the tide times.
Have you been, what are your thoughts and whats it like for parking ?

[Scott.T]

What about the Black Rabbit in Arundel.
Food is supposed to be good according to some work collegues that stop there on business.

[DukeBoy]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

What about the Black Rabbit in Arundel.
Food is supposed to be good according to some work collegues that stop there on business.

Very nice pub/food.......very very very busy though, never get parked there in the summer months.

[SpecB]

Parking is in a pay and display down the road or on the small streets or in the harbour at low tide!
If people are happy to go that far there are lot's of nice places around Chichester/Goodwood and on the Harbour.

[tbtstt]

Not sure if this is too late - or to far East - but a couple more suggestions:

Grasshopper Inn, Westerham - TN16 2EU.
http://www.grasshopperinn.co.uk/

Not the cheapest pub, but really nice and has a huge car park. Quite a lot of events there, so you'd have to consult their calendar before everyone heads down there!

Oxted Inn, Oxted - RH8 9HR.

Cheap pub (its a Weatherspoons), but it backs on to a huge car park for the town shops. Always been very quiet when I've been that way on a Sunday.

Both of these are on/just off the A25, and so are pretty accessible from the motorway or other routes.

The good old "Arsegroper" would be a cracking venue.

As you say, a huge car park, easy to get to.

Seems a goody to me

[Chunk]

Been to the Grasshopper for a few car meets.

Good venue, just down the road from me

[tbtstt]

Its only 10ish minutes from my girlfriends, so it would be ideal for me as well - would be great to have a meeting spot just down the road!

[tbtstt]

Another idea to add to the list.

Inn On The Pond, Nutfield (near Redhill) - RH1 4EU.
http://www.theinnonthepondnutfield.co.uk/

About the same price wise as The Woodman, similar size car park to The Woodman as well, but a slightly more central location, so perhaps better for those coming from East Surrey.

That looks like a great choice. It would get my vote for sure.

Listening to them talking at the meet on Saturday, they were talking about the next one in Surrey, this looks just the ticket

[Guy B]

Originally Posted by tbtstt

Another idea to add to the list.

Inn On The Pond, Nutfield (near Redhill) - RH1 4EU.
http://www.theinnonthepondnutfield.co.uk/

About the same price wise as The Woodman, similar size car park to The Woodman as well, but a slightly more central location, so perhaps better for those coming from East Surrey.

Good call, I'd be up for this as it's just down the road

[tbtstt]

Originally Posted by worzel

That looks like a great choice. It would get my vote for sure.

Listening to them talking at the meet on Saturday, they were talking about the next one in Surrey, this looks just the ticket

Its only a couple of minutes from my work, so I've been there a few times in the evening and we had a staff piss up there last week. The food has been really good every time and the bird who runs the place is really easy going as well.

[Steve_PPP]

thanks Steve, recommendations like this are always useful

we have something in mind for February's meet already, but this is a good backup location if we change our minds!

[Scott.T]

Cool, liking the look of that one.
Could maybe use for May meet but this would clash or be very close to clashing with Dad's Day out at Dunsfold.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by tbtstt

Another idea to add to the list.
Inn On The Pond, Nutfield (near Redhill) - RH1 4EU.
http://www.theinnonthepondnutfield.co.uk/

Looks good to me,

Closer than "The Fairmile" from my area.

The Fairmile has plenty of parking, but the pub its self ???.

[mowglimarks]

For the summer or spring ..whiteways lodge just o.side Arundel massive carpark and a cafe there. Nice drive round there

[SpecB]

Whiteways will be full of power-rangers though, especially on a Sunday!

You've got a few to choose from down that way, e.g. Oyster catcher (Littlehampton/Clymping), Old Stables (Fontwell) , The Crossbush (Crossbush/Arundel) or if you're feeling more adventurous could go to The fox goes free (East Stoke/North of Chi), The fox/worlds end/spotted cow (Angmering) or Even the Pub at the Goodwood hotel (Goodwood).

[Snow scoobie55]

What about Salamons in Tunbridge Wells. They do a carvery on a Sunday only (which has to be booked in advance) or it can be booked for exclusive use if needed/wanted. Some of you local to Tonbridge/Tunbridge Wells may already know the place or been before but it may be nice for a photoshoot as well if you ask them nicely and the weather is good/nice on the day. Just a suggestion.

Another nice pub is the Poacher in Shipbourne nr Sevenoaks/Tonbridge. It does nice pub food at resonable prices and has some parking on site or close by. ie walking distance.

[bazza397]

been a while since a post was added so here goes what about herne bay sea front pub meals or cafes chippy all there on the front... nice spot parking on the sea front..just an idea when weather picks up better than your normal pub car park

[Martin H]

Hi I would suggest The Newham Court Inn in Maidstone her is a link for the pub http://www.fayre-square.com/pub/newn...idstone/p1409/ large pub very good prices on food and drinks also a very large car park. I hope this can become a meeting place for SES in the future that is if you feel it would be a good venue Steve?

[NorthDownsScooby]

Originally Posted by Martin H

Hi I would suggest The Newham Court Inn in Maidstone her is a link for the pub http://www.fayre-square.com/pub/newn...idstone/p1409/ large pub very good prices on food and drinks also a very large car park. I hope this can become a meeting place for SES in the future that is if you feel it would be a good venue Steve?

Don't Kent Scoobies have meets there ?

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by NorthDownsScooby

Don't Kent Scoobies have meets there ?

Used to the be venue for the Notcutts Kent Scoobies meets on Friday evenings i think, not sure they're still happening now KS has vanished and become Kent Imprezas...

Thanks for the recommendation though, we always keep our eyes open for new venues

[Granby]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Used to the be venue for the Notcutts Kent Scoobies meets on Friday evenings i think, not sure they're still happening now KS has vanished and become Kent Imprezas...

Thanks for the recommendation though, we always keep our eyes open for new venues

Spot on Steve, actually not a bad place but got boring when we went there every month

[Steve_PPP]

Thanks Granby, it might feature on our list in the future for when we head back to Kent in the future.

[Hongkongfooi]

we need to do another brekkie meet at some point as well....mmmmm breakfast

[simba]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

we need to do another brekkie meet at some point as well....mmmmm breakfast

Oh yes agree a lot

[Martin H]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Thanks Granby, it might feature on our list in the future for when we head back to Kent in the future.

Thank you for considering my suggestion for a meeting venue for SES Steve I hope it is something we manage to do in the future

[thecrow015]

are you guys still looking for meeting places

[Steve_PPP]

Always open to a suggestion - can't guarantee we'll have a meet there but you never know

[scotty]

Inches Gate Brewers Fare Inverness if you are ever up this way awsome food been there 4 times already .

[SpecB]

Sounds good Scotty, you going to pay the petrol!

[thecrow015]

cool there a a few good places in the croydon area with big car parks and good food there is the midday sun in coulsdon and the gyspy moth on the purley way nice thing about both is they are pretty quiet most of the time

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by thecrow015

cool there a a few good places in the croydon area with big car parks and good food there is the midday sun in coulsdon and the gyspy moth on the purley way nice thing about both is they are pretty quiet most of the time

Cheers for the suggestions. As most of our members are outside of the M25, we wouldn't have a meet up the Purley Way as its a traffic nightmare at weekends. Midday Sun was used by Surrey Scoobies for a while before they went back to the Fairmile.

[thecrow015]

ok will keep my eyes open for anything else

[tbtstt]

Another suggestion for the thread:

http://www.botleyhill-farmhouse.co.uk/

Went there today on a recommendation and was thoroughly impressed. Really nice pub, excellent food, reasonable prices and, most importantly massive car park (or rather car parks).

[Ginola]

The Fountain (Ashhurst)
I've been here a couple of times, Wanda introduced me to it. They often holds steam rally's in the large tarmac car park. Great food, a really old English pub complete with beams to hit your head on

(Burgers are HUGE!)

http://www.fountainashurst.com/

[Scott.T]

Cheers Dave, worth considering for a West Sussex Venue.

Drove past here today : http://bridgeinnamberley.com/ looked very nice next to the River Arun (website does it no justice).

Also went to West Wittering Beach, which would be great for a SES BBQ : http://www.westwitteringbeach.co.uk/history.html, parking, shop, good burgers in the Café £8 to park but a bargain if you want to kill a few hours there doing a BBQ, sitting on the beach or just walking around the Chichester estuary

.

[simba]

Originally Posted by scotty

Inches Gate Brewers Fare Inverness if you are ever up this way awsome food been there 4 times already .

Like this idea !

[simba]

Originally Posted by simba

Like this idea !

Love the roads around Inverness and over the bridge and towards Ullapool

[scotty]

Originally Posted by simba

Like this idea !

Atleast you don't need to worry about parking its got a nice big tarmac carpark big enough for 30+ cars and right next door is a Travelodge if you all decide to come for a visit .

[555_Si]

Bridge inn at Amberly a nightmare for parking usually and can get very busy. Nice place though, also I think it is The Dragon or something further up the hill, got a bigger car park.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Ginola

The Fountain (Ashhurst)
I've been here a couple of times, Wanda introduced me to it. They often holds steam rally's in the large tarmac car park. Great food, a really old English pub complete with beams to hit your head on

(Burgers are HUGE!)

http://www.fountainashurst.com/

Looks like that is definitely worth a try for a meet during the summer, do like a huge burger and big car park at the rear.

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

Cheers Dave, worth considering for a West Sussex Venue.

Drove past here today : http://bridgeinnamberley.com/ looked very nice next to the River Arun (website does it no justice).

Also went to West Wittering Beach, which would be great for a SES BBQ : http://www.westwitteringbeach.co.uk/history.html, parking, shop, good burgers in the Café £8 to park but a bargain if you want to kill a few hours there doing a BBQ, sitting on the beach or just walking around the Chichester estuary

.

My boss kite surfs at West Wittering all the time, It can be VERY busy when the weather is nice

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Looks like that is definitely worth a try for a meet during the summer, do like a huge burger and big car park at the rear.

Ask Si about the burgers! With blue cheese! If you like that sort of thing

[555_Si]

need a big car park just to bring my fleet along.