The Half Moon Inn
The Half Moon in Plumpton is a beautiful two hundred year old traditional country pub nestled at the foot of the South Downs National Park, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, ten minutes from both the historic county town of Lewes and the charming village of Ditchling. A "quintessentially English pub" The Half Moon offers a menu that changes with the seasons and uses only the finest locally sourced produce. At the helm in the kitchens is award winning Chef Richard Willis, who has spent the past decade refining his skills in Sussex and brings with him an unrivalled knowledge of the best ingredients that the County can provide. The cellar is well stocked with the finest local beers from Harveys of Lewes to the local vicar's famous Rectory ales. There is also an extensive wine list of Old World and New World wines that has been chosen to compliment the menu. The Half Moon is also well equipped to cater for any wedding or event.
The Half Moon in Plumpton is a beautiful two hundred year old traditional country pub nestled at the foot of the South Downs National Park, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, ten minutes from both the historic county town of Lewes and the charming village of Ditchling. A "quintessentially English pub" The Half Moon offers a menu that changes with the seasons and uses only the finest locally sourced produce. At the helm in the kitchens is award winning Chef Richardread more
Facilities



Menu
Please note that the below menu descriptions are samples only. Please refer to the restaurant’s website for up to date menus and prices.

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A La Carte Menu
Nibbles
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£4.50
Flint Owl Bread, Butter & Extra virgin Olive Oil
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£4.50
Crispy Fried Squid & Garlic Mayonnaise
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Beals Charcuterie North Chailey
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£3.00
Lomo
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£3.00
Salami
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£3.00
Air Dry Ham
Starters
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£6.00
Soup of the Day
Fresh Baked Bread & Salted Butter.
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£6.75
Gravadlax Salmon
Dill and Fennel Seed, Scone, Pickled Fennel Salad.
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£5.50
Beer Battered Courgette Flowers
Filled with Basil,Goats Cheese and Tomato Salad.
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£6.25
Chicken Liver Parfait
Peach & Chilli Chutney, Croutons.
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£6.25
Devilled Whitebait & Squid
Paprika & Lemon Mayonnaise.
Ciabatta
All freshly filled, served with Chips & Salad.
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£9.00
Smoked Salmon, Horseradish Creme Fraiche, Cucumber
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£9.00
Roast Pepper, Goats Cheese, Basil Pesto
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£9.00
Ham & Mature Cheddar, Spicy Tomato & Chutney
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£9.00
BBQ Pulled Pork, Coleslaw
Half Moon Plumpton
Mains
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£12.50
Pan Fried Corn fed Chicken Breast
Baby Leeks, Baby Turnips, Baby Carrots, Baby Beetroot ,New Potatoes, Broad Beans with a Red Wine Jus.
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£14.50
Pork Loin Steak
Sauté Potato, Apple, Fennel Coleslaw with Mustard Sauce.
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£11.95
Baked Filo Halloumi Parcel
Herbs, Sesame Seed Paste, Red Pepper Sauce, Herb Oil
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£15.50
Sea Trout
Asparagus, pea, Baby Gem, White Wine Sauce.
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£16.50
Sea bass Fillets
Nutbourne Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil Pesto, Baby Leaves.
Steaks
Pan fried served with Green Peppercorn Butter , Hand Cut Chips, Roasted Cherry Tomato, Flat Mushroom & Mixed Leaves
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£19.00
Rump
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£20.00
Sirloin
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£22.00
Ribeye
Classics
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£11.00
Avocado Salad
Pickled Beetroot, Carrot, Pickled Cucumber, Sunflower Seeds & Pine Nuts.
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£12.00
Confit Duck Leg
Cucumber, Carrot, Spring Onion, Radish and Coriander Salad with Sweet Chilli Sauce.
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£12.00
Fresh Fish Fillet In Beer Batter
Chips, Salad, Mushy Peas & Tartare Sauce.
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£12.95
Holmansbridge Farm Beef Burger
Sesame Seed Bun, Chips, Monterey Jack Cheese, Red Onion, Gherkin, Tomato, Salad & Chutney.
Sides
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£3.50
Choose from Home Marinated Olives
Green Giant Italian Olives, Home Hand Cut Chips, Buttered Mash Potato, Mixed Vegetables, Mushy Peas or Mixed Baby Leaves
Desserts
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£6.00
Vanilla Pannacotta
Elderflower Crushed ice, Tuille.
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£6.00
Frozen Lemon Parfait £6.00 Raspberry, Meringue
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£2.00
Organic Ice Creams & Sorbets
Please ask for today’s selection.
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£6.00
Banana Bread Toffee
Vanilla Cream.
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Dessert Wine
Cheese
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£8.50
Served with Bread, Biscuits, Quince Jelly & Grapes
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Celtic Promise Ceredigion
Medium, Unpasteurised Cow’s Milk.
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Lode Sussex
Stone gate, East Sussex, Hard, Unpasteurised Cow's Milk.
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Flower Marie
Greenacres Farm, East Sussex, Soft, Unpasteurized Ewes Milk.
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Cropwell Bishop Stilton Nottinghamshire
Medium, Unpasteurised Cow’s Milk.
Tea & Coffee
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£2.10
Choose from a selection of Organic Fair Trade Teas
Including Red Bush, English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Green Tea & Peppermint Tea.
Children’s Menu
TWO COURSES FOR £6 Choose from one of our main courses and then a scoop of our delicious homemade ice cream or sorbet. This menu is available for Children up to the age of 10.
Mains
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Fresh Tagliatelle Pasta Tomato Sauce & Parmesan Cheese
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Hand Carved Free Range Ham Chips & Salad
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Free Range Pork Sausages Mash
Vegetables & Gravy.
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Fresh Fish Fillet in Beer Batter Chips
Salad & Tartare Sauce.
Sunday Lunch Menu
Freshly Baked Bread & Marinated Olives (v) £4, Rosette Salami £4 Serrano Ham £4, Marinated Red Chilli Stuffed with Goats Cheese (v) £4
Starters
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£6.00
Golden Beetroot, Tomato & Anise
Freshly Baked Bread & Normandy Butter.
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£7.00
Chicken Liver Parfait
Home Chutney, Croutes, Salad.
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£11.00
Coley & Smoked Salmon Fish Cake
Tartare Sauce, Salad, Chips.
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£7.00
Sauteed Potato Gnocchi
Rocket Pesto.
Mains
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£14.00
Roast Local Beef Rump
Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, Vegetable & Gravy.
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£12.00
Slow Roast Free Range Pork Belly
Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, Apple Sauce, Vegetable & Gravy.
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£11.00
Fresh Fillet in Beer Batter
Chips, Salad, Mushy Peas and Tartare Sauce.
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£14.00
Mature Beef Burger
Sesame Seed Bun, Chips, Salad & Spiced Tomato Chutney.
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£13.00
Orzo Pasta
Roasted Tomatoes, Baby Spinach & Cream.
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Freshly Landed Fish
Served with Jersey Potatoes, Italian Leaves & Garlic Mayonnaise (Limited numbers – please ask for options)
Desserts
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£6.00
Plum & Bramley Apple Crumble
Honeycomb Ice-Cream.
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£6.00
Homemade Bread & Butter Pudding
Double Cream
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£2.00
Homemade Organic Ice Cream & Sorbets
(£2 per Scoop) Please ask for today’s flavours.
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£8.00
Plate of Assorted Farm House Cheeses
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Address
Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3AF
Phone
01273 890253Hours
Cuisine
British