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Party at Ram Inn

On 11 Jan 2017 at 1:22pm Ram Inn Firle wrote:

We have booked this pub for a 50th bday celebration. People are now telling us it's not the best of places in Lewes, anyone been?

On 11 Jan 2017 at 1:49pm old bike wrote:

Possibly because it is not in Lewes.
Lots of drinking and driving opportunities.

On 11 Jan 2017 at 1:55pm The Greek wrote:

Lovely pub, but yes it is in Firle where public transport is non-existent in the evenings. It would be wise to book some taxis.

On 11 Jan 2017 at 2:20pm Suggestion wrote:

Don't know when you've booked it for but if it's before 1 March I suggest talking to Alec at the Lamb. You can bring in your own food/caterer (saving tonnes of dosh), there is a huge open fireplace and lots of mingling room and just a general, welcoming atmosphere�plus plenty of public transport. Yes, Alec is a friend but this is a genuine estimate of the situation, having had my husband's 50th there and just attending a friend's. Live music (generally brilliant bands) starts at 9-9.30 so guests can stay on for further entertainment or move on to someplace quieter (Pelham House bar and patio suits for that�VERY quiet most nights...). Just a thought if you wanted to save some money and make sure your guests aren't drink driving.

On 11 Jan 2017 at 2:45pm Robert wrote:

I attended a party recently at The Lamb of Lewes. It was simply brilliant. Quiet in the early evening with space to talk and scoff the lovely food that birthday boy had brought: and happy customers arrived later with a stomping good band at night. Talk to the Landlord. Good, broad choice of ales and lagers.

On 11 Jan 2017 at 3:21pm Billy wrote:

The Ram used to be a 10 out of 10 Pub (about 30 yrs ago) then it went all Gastro. The trend place to be at the moment is Aqua - and before you ask, the Manager is not my friend.

On 11 Jan 2017 at 4:23pm LTLR wrote:

Green Man at Ringmer very good.

On 13 Jan 2017 at 10:14am Angel wrote:

The Ram is expensive and can be disorganised. I would pin down all the details with the manager - will you have your own private room, how many staff will be dedicated to your party, price per person, menus etc.
several years ago I booked a small party at the Pekham House Hotel - there were about 25 of us. We booked the three course set menu - at the time about �20 - and they gave us a seperate room and a dedicated waiter. Booze was on top, no charge for the room. Food was good, service was excellent, hotel was very helpful.
If you are worried about the Ram I would just call them and talk about what you want and your expectations.