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, local dairy and cheeses, free range eggs and poultry, organic grains, flours and pulses, locally caught fish and fair trade coffee and tea. The Pelham Arms take their real ale very seriously, and because of this your pint will always be top notch. The Pelham Arms are proud to be the only pub in Lewes serving fine ales from the Badger brewery.The wines have been carefully selected and include the local award winning sparkling wines from Ridgeview down the road in Ditchling and there is also an excellent range of organic juices and botanically brewed soft drinks.
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



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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Main Menu
Light Bites
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£6.00
Soup of the day with Flint Owl bakery bread (VO, GFO)
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£6.00
Terrine of the day (GFO)
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£6.00
Rhubarb & Date Chutney Bruschetta
Toasted Pistachio Crumb, Sussex Goats Cheese (VO)
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£6.00
Sweet Potato Pakora, Saffron Aioli, Pickled Red Onion (VO & GFO)
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£6.00
Smoked Pork Belly Croquette
Smoked Butterbean Puree, Pickled Radish (Pelham Smokehouse)
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£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.
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£14.00
Meat - Trealy Farm Charcuterie
Terrine of the Day, Flint Owl Bread, Olives, Pickles, (GFO)
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£12.00
Cheese – English Cheese
Flint Owl Bread, Olives, Pickles - (GFO)
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£15.00
Meat & Cheese – A combination of both Trealy Farm Charcuterie
With English Cheese (GFO)
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£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
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£13.50
Buffalo Chicken Burger
Crispy Buttermilk Soaked Free-Range Chicken Breast, Buffalo Hot Sauce, Blue Cheese Mayo.
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£11.50
Spiced Bean Burger
Chipotle Mayo, Guacamole, Cheese.
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£14.50
Double Pattie Sussex Lamb Burger
Date & Preserved Lemon Chutney, Drippy Harrisa Goats Cheese.
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£13.50
Double Pattie Steak & Brisket Burger
Cheese, Our Smoked Cow Bacon, Head Bangers Burger Sauce, Tomato Relish - (GFO & Pelham Smokehouse)
Plant Based Plates
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£13.00
Roast Celeriac & Basil Pesto Risotto
Vegetarian Style Parmesan, Micro Basilvo, (GFO)
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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
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£13.00
Roast Golden Beet
Spring Onion, Lentil & Toasted Cashew Wellington, Heritage Tomato Sauce, Roasted New Potatoes & Purple Sprouting Broccoli (VO)
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£10.00
Tart of the Day with Tossed Leaves
Tomato Chutney, House Pickles.
Fish & Meat Plates
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£13.00
Fish & Chips
Fresh Fish delivered daily, in Beer Batter, Blitzed Peas, Tartare Sauce.
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£15.00
Pan Seared Pollock, Sprouting Broccoli, Crushed New Potatoes
With Capers, Watercress Sauce - (GFO)
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£14.00
Pulled Beer Braised Short Rib, Mash, Greens, Gravy
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£16.00
Flank Steak, Served Rare, House Chips, Tossed Leaves, Chimichurri
GFO
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£15.00
Barbeque Pork Belly
Barbeque Beans, Sprout a Verde (GFO & Pelham Smokehouse)
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£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
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£3.50
House Chips or Garlic Greens or Barbecue Beans or Rocket
Watercress & Vegetarian Style Parmesan Salad.
Puddings
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£6.50
Rhubarb & Ginger Bakewell Tart
Rhubarb Puree, Ginger Ice Cream
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£6.50
Sour Cherry & Dark Chocolate Baked Cheesecake, Berry Coulis
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£6.50
Date a Milk Chocolate Sticky Toffee Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream
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£5.50
Three Scoops of Downsview
Farm Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream with Espresso Syrup (VO & GFO)
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£8.00
Three Fine English Cheeses, House Chutney, Crackers (Gluten Free Option)
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Address
High Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 1XL
Phone
01273 476149Hours
Cuisine
British