The Oak Barn Restaurant & Bar serves exceptional meals in charming surroundings – and always with a smile!
We’ve lovingly restored a 250 year old barn just 7 minutes off the A23 Hickstead turnoff, in beautiful West Sussex
Choose From Our Extensive Menus…
LUNCH & DINNER
A wide choice of delicious classic dishes served Monday – Saturday
SUNDAY MENU
Traditional Beef, Lamb and Pork Roasts and a wide selections of other dishes
LIGHT BITES
Freshly made sandwiches & light bites for when you’re in a hurry…
PRE-ORDER FORM
If you’re a large group or party, you’ll need to pre-order your food
CHEF'S DAILY MENU
Fixed price menu Monday – Thursday lunch and dinner, Two Courses £15.50
WEEKEND SPECIALS
We always have Weekend Specials using the finest seasonal ingredients
CHILDREN'S MENU
A wide range of tasty favourite dishes for the fussiest of kids!
buffet selection
Beautifully presented and delicious hot & cold Buffet food for your special occasion
About the Oak Barn
This original 250 year old barn boasts oak floors, old Sussex sandstone, several authentic wagon wheel chandeliers, an inglenook fireplace plus an upstairs gallery where diners can overlook the restaurant.
The Oak Barn is perfect for any occasion, be it just popping in for an after work drink, a lazy lunch or an evening meal.
We can cater for lunch, personal or business, a romantic meal for two, a family gathering as well as the all important classic Sunday roast.
The restaurant, bar or Cartroom can be hired for private events – just pop in and talk to a member of staff.
OUR SEAFOOD
We use two fish suppliers who operate out of Newhaven & Shoreham harbours. They use local fisherman who catch daily using small inshore boats, ensuring fresh delivery
OUR MEAT
We have 3 main suppliers for our meats. Our steaks come from a small sustainable family run farm in Cowfold. We also use a family butchers and local wholesalers who source from sustainable farms across the South of England
OUR FRUIT and VEGETABLES
Our fruit and vegetables come from what was once a small family business who have grown into one of the main wholesalers in the area. They source from both local farms & New Covent Garden
OUr CHEESE
Our cheese comes from a family business based in East Sussex who specialise in Sussex Cheese
OUR BREAD
We have a fresh delivery daily from a local bakery, who have been the heart of Ardingly since the 18th Century
All our food is cooked from fresh, so please allow 25 minutes from ordering depending on how busy we are
FUNCTION AREAS
- 120 people in the restaurant
- 50 people in the Bar
- 25 people in the Cartroom
- 20 people in the Gallery
- Exclusivity & privacy on request
WHAT WE OFFER
- Highly experienced staff
- Sofa area with inglenook fireplace
- Outdoor courtyard and patio
- Free WIFI
- Ample free parking
- Disabled facilities
OUR FOOD
- Local fresh produce
- Seasonal ingredients
- Allergen Menu
- Weekday set menu
- Chef’s weekend specials
- SEE OUR MENUS >
LUNCH BREAKS
- Free parking
- Free WIFI
- Relaxed bar area
- Extensive range of sandwiches & classics
INGLENOOK FIRE PLACE & SOFA AREAS
- Relaxing sofa area
- Warm yourself by the log fire
- Various seating available
SUNDAY MENU
- Traditional Sunday roasts
- Family style service
- Variety of classic dishes available
- See our SUNDAY MENU
POP IN FOR A DRINK
- Relax on the sofas
- Fully stocked bar
- Fresh coffees available
- Extensive wine menu
- Perfect for a catch up with family & friends
GROUP BOOKINGS
- Ample space for up to 150 guests
- Variety of menus
- Free overnight parking
- Pop in for more information
- Alfresco dining
More about Group Bookings
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
- Suitable for any occasion
- Birthdays, wakes, weddings & family gatherings
Dedicated organisers - Variety of menus available
- See MORE ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS
FUNCTION AREAS
- 25 people in the Cartroom
- 120 people in the restaurant
- 50 people in the Bar
- Exclusivity & privacy on request
LUNCH BREAKS
- Free parking
- Free WIFI
- Relaxed bar area
- Extensive range of sandwiches & classics
WHAT WE OFFER
- Highly experienced staff
- Sofa area with inglenook fireplace
- Outdoor courtyard and patio
- Free WIFI
- Ample free parking
- Disabled facilities
INGLENOOK FIRE PLACE & SOFA AREAS
- Relaxing sofa area
- Warm yourself by the log fire
- Various seating available
OUR FOOD
- Local fresh produce
- Seasonal ingredients
- Allergen Menu
- Weekday set menu
- Chef’s weekend specials
See our menus
SUNDAY MENU
- Traditional Sunday roasts
- Family style service
- Variety of classic dishes available
POP IN FOR A DRINK
- Relax on the sofas
- Fully stocked bar
- Fresh coffees available
- Extensive wine menu
- Perfect for a catch up with family & friends
GROUP BOOKINGS
- Ample space for up to 150 guests
- Variety of menus
- Free overnight parking
- Pop in for more information
- Alfresco dining
SPECIAL OCCASIONS
- Suitable for any occasion
- Birthdays, wakes, weddings & family gatherings
Dedicated organisers - Variety of menus available
Thank you to Mark, Lee and their great team for a wonderful 60th birthday celebration at The Oak Barn on Saturday 7th March – you were all so very helpful. The the guests commented on the lovely buffet and great venue/atmosphere. Dad had a brilliant birthday party, so thank you all very much for your assistance – friendly and professional as always. See you soon!
POP in for a drink
If it’s simply a quick (or not-so-quick) drink you’re looking for, then the Oak Barn provides a charming rustic environment for you to savour.
Relax and unwind after a long day on our luxury sofas in front of our warm and comforting Inglenook fireplace.
Enjoy our wide range of local ales, lagers, ciders and spirits or choose from our extensive hand picked wine menu selected by Masters of Wine.
Whatever you desire, our fully stocked bar is there for you.
