The Pelham Arms

The Pelham Arms is a traditional British public house situated at the top of Lewes High Street, serving local and seasonal food with a relaxed friendly service in charming surroundings. Built circa 1640, this quintessential Sussex pub has original oak beams, an inglenook fireplace, courtyard garden and is full of age-old charm. All the food is freshly prepared on the premises and The Pelham Arms is committed to using ingredients that have been ethically and responsibly produced, using only free range meats,read more

Facilities

Alfresco Dining

Parties Welcome

Vegetarian

£6.00

Soup of the day with Flint Owl bakery bread (VO, GFO)
£6.00

Terrine of the day (GFO)
£6.00

Rhubarb & Date Chutney Bruschetta

Toasted Pistachio Crumb, Sussex Goats Cheese (VO)
£6.00

Sweet Potato Pakora, Saffron Aioli, Pickled Red Onion (VO & GFO)
£6.00

Smoked Pork Belly Croquette

Smoked Butterbean Puree, Pickled Radish (Pelham Smokehouse)
£6.00

Citrus Cured Salmon

Celeriac & Dill Slaw, Pickled Celery, Dill Mayonnaise, Croutes, (GFO)

Sharing Platters

Great for Gatherings Shared Lunches or Shared Starters. Can be Pre-Ordered.

£14.00

Meat - Trealy Farm Charcuterie

Terrine of the Day, Flint Owl Bread, Olives, Pickles, (GFO)
£12.00

Cheese – English Cheese

Flint Owl Bread, Olives, Pickles - (GFO)
£15.00

Meat & Cheese – A combination of both Trealy Farm Charcuterie

With English Cheese (GFO)
£14.00

Vegetarian – Sweet Potato Pakora

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Chickpea Sausage Roll, Olives, Pickles, Tabbouleh - (VO & GFO)

Burgers

All Hand Ground / Made in House, served with House Chips, Pickles & Slaw | > Feeling hungry? Add an extra Patty to our Double Steak & Brisket Burger and make it a TRIPLE for an Extra £2.50 | WARNING! – They are BIG & MESSY

£13.50

Buffalo Chicken Burger

Crispy Buttermilk Soaked Free-Range Chicken Breast, Buffalo Hot Sauce, Blue Cheese Mayo.
£11.50

Spiced Bean Burger

Chipotle Mayo, Guacamole, Cheese.
£14.50

Double Pattie Sussex Lamb Burger

Date & Preserved Lemon Chutney, Drippy Harrisa Goats Cheese.
£13.50

Double Pattie Steak & Brisket Burger

Cheese, Our Smoked Cow Bacon, Head Bangers Burger Sauce, Tomato Relish - (GFO & Pelham Smokehouse)

Plant Based Plates

£13.00

Roast Celeriac & Basil Pesto Risotto

Vegetarian Style Parmesan, Micro Basilvo, (GFO)
Warm Puy Lentil, Purple Sprouting Broccoli

Apricot & Shallot Salad £10 (VO, GFO & Pelham Smokehouse) | With Halloumi Fingers £12 (V) | With glazed tofu £12 (VO) | With crispy buttermilk chicken £14
£13.00

Roast Golden Beet

Spring Onion, Lentil & Toasted Cashew Wellington, Heritage Tomato Sauce, Roasted New Potatoes & Purple Sprouting Broccoli (VO)
£10.00

Tart of the Day with Tossed Leaves

Tomato Chutney, House Pickles.

Fish & Meat Plates

£13.00

Fish & Chips

Fresh Fish delivered daily, in Beer Batter, Blitzed Peas, Tartare Sauce.
£15.00

Pan Seared Pollock, Sprouting Broccoli, Crushed New Potatoes

With Capers, Watercress Sauce - (GFO)
£14.00

Pulled Beer Braised Short Rib, Mash, Greens, Gravy
£16.00

Flank Steak, Served Rare, House Chips, Tossed Leaves, Chimichurri

GFO
£15.00

Barbeque Pork Belly

Barbeque Beans, Sprout a Verde (GFO & Pelham Smokehouse)
£18.00

Barbeque Platter

Smoked Pork Belly, Smoked Chicken Leg, Smoked Sausage, Corn Bread, Slaw, House Pickles (GFO & Pelham Smokehouse) | > Our Barbeque platter, a great one to share, just add some sides like Barbeque beans & House chips!

Sides

£3.50

House Chips or Garlic Greens or Barbecue Beans or Rocket

Watercress & Vegetarian Style Parmesan Salad.

Puddings

£6.50

Rhubarb & Ginger Bakewell Tart

Rhubarb Puree, Ginger Ice Cream
£6.50

Sour Cherry & Dark Chocolate Baked Cheesecake, Berry Coulis
£6.50

Date a Milk Chocolate Sticky Toffee Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream
£5.50

Three Scoops of Downsview

Farm Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream with Espresso Syrup (VO & GFO)
£8.00

Three Fine English Cheeses, House Chutney, Crackers (Gluten Free Option)