Review on The Shelleys, The Apostrophe Restaurant

Lewes in East Sussex is home to The Apostrophe restaurant situated in the elegant 16th century hotel, The Shelleys which took its name from the poet Shelley whose family once lived here. The restaurant has established an excellent reputation for cuisine, offering an extensive choice of English and Continental specialities from local and seasonal produce. The elegant dining room with high ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gleaming mirrors has beautiful views of the surrounding South Downs.

The Shelleys, The Apostrophe Restaurant is also featured in: Michelin Guide, Good Food Guide, AA Guide

Rate this Restaurant

Cuisine

British / Continental

Chef

Chris Baguley

Restaurant Opening Times

Breakfast: 7:30am - 9:30am
Lunch: 12.00pm - 2.30pm (12.30 - 2.30pm Sun)
Dinner: 7.00pm - 9.15pm Mon-Sat

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card

Online Booking Availability for The Shelleys, The Apostrophe Restaurant

Facilities at The Shelleys, The Apostrophe Restaurant

  • Alfresco dining
  • Private dining room
  • Private parties
  • 35 covers

Accomodation

Accomodation is available, (19 rooms)

Internet

WiFi is available

Address

The Shelleys, The Apostrophe Restaurant
High Street
Lewes
Sussex
BN7 1XS

Customer Ratings on The Shelleys, The Apostrophe Restaurant

Please join our community and share your comments on this restaurant.

Rate this Restaurant

The Shelleys, The Apostrophe Restaurant Sample Menu

À LA CARTE MENU

2 Courses £26.50 3 Courses £32.50

Starters
Summer vegetable broth with truffled oil (V) (GF)

Potted crab with avocado mousse, shredded hispi and toasted wholemeal bread

Smoked eel with pea and pancetta (GF)

Glazed goats cheese, spinach mousse and toasted pinenuts and rocket (V)

Pork marinated in sherry and soy sauce with courgette & carrot ribbons and toasted sesame seed (DF)


Main Courses
Tasting of lamb with tender stem broccoli, artichoke potato cake and braising liquor (GF)

Aubergine and feta tempura with white bean and tomato cassoulet (V)

Crayfish & roasted courgette tagliatelle in a smoked garlic cream with toasted pinenuts

Seared sea bass & Scallops with Girolle mushrooms, spinach, cocotte potatoes and chive butter (GF)

Ballotine of chicken, confit drum, baby carrots and spring onions with thyme jus (GF)


Desserts
Lemon and thyme crème, ginger meringues and tuile biscuit (V)

Steamed date pudding with salted caramel sauce

Pear and pistachio frangipane tart with milk ice cream

Selection of artisan cheese served with water biscuits and red onion compote ~ £3.00 supplement (GFO)

Selection of Sussex sorbets and ice creams (V)

Coffee and Tea

Freshly brewed Coffee or Tea with homemade Petit Fours ~ £3.75 per person

Prices are inclusive of VAT and are subject to 10% service charge

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

The Shelleys, The Apostrophe Restaurant Christmas Menu

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

Images of The Shelleys, The Apostrophe Restaurant

Virtual Tour of The Shelleys, The Apostrophe Restaurant