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Outstanding food , spoilt by adjacent kitchen scrubbing their floors in full view of The Pass restaurant which was in full service !! I spoke to a member of staff how just shrugged their shoulders . Not the ambiance you’d expect. Shame as the food and service was amazing, but please don’t scrub floors while serving is in full swing .

It has been 5 years since I was last fortunate to eat in the Pass and it has only improved in that time! Ben clearly knows food and the menu we experienced was sublime. What makes the experience even better is the ability to watch what's going on in the kitchen and just how calm and collected the team are as they produce perfection. Words won't do the food justice so I will post pictures instead!

This is the second time we have eaten in The Pass. The whole meal, without exception, was fabulous. Every dish consisted of interesting food combinations created by Ben and his team, made even more special by the ‘personal touch’ of Ben explaining each course as it was served. Although this is a fine dining restaurant, the atmosphere is relaxed the staff are delightful. The sommelier, Monica, is so knowledgeable and very willing to shore that knowledge. View menu

Our 2nd visit to the Pass did not disappoint. Last time we had a superb tasting menu before a star was awarded. Now with high expectations and 1 star confirmed we are pleased to say the food has improved. Every dish from canapés to Petty four full of flavor. And this time not wanting to drink alcohol we tried the soft drinks pairing and this was a revelation of brilliant drinks design matching the food perfectly. As much skill went into the drink design as the food. We highly recommend this as a combination. We will be back.

Absolutely perfect and extremely special experience! The food was faultless. The staff were really amazing. Just the right level of chatty and friendly, professional and personable but not “in your face” or pretentious. Every single course was presented and executed with finesse and precision. It was so tasty! And the sommelier was really helpful too. My wines were fabulous. We will never forget this fantastic evening. Well done to absolutely everyone in the team. They all played a part in “the show” and the star turns were all the flavours and textures… it was extra special to get Ben Wilkinson himself presenting and explaining a couple of the courses.

This was our third visit and each time has been a visual and flavour delight. There have been slight changes in courses each visit to take into account sessional produce. Ben and his team produce exceptional flavour combinations all the way through the meal from start to finish. The front of house team led by Monika are very welcoming. They now have four drinks flights on offer and this time we went for the Discovery Flight which gave pairings we would not have thought of, all explained by very knowledgeable Leo, which were excellent. Although the tables seating are normally high to give you a view into the kitchen given enough notice they have brought in a lower table to accommodate a famil... View menu

Terrific restaurant with views into the kitchen. The seats and tables are high but we called in advance and a lower table was sorted as my wife uses a wheelchair. Perfect location right by the kitchen entrance. Tasting menu only, seven courses, with the option of wine pairing or, as I had, the zero alcohol pairings which were all developed by the restaurant and matched the food extremely well. The experience lasted just over three hours, as noted in the information when we booked, making the pace just about right. Chef Ben Wilkinson was very knowledgeable and served just about all of the courses, giving excellent information about the ingredients and cooking methods. His partner Monika was a...

Ben Wilkinson at The Pass is a must visit if you are looking for an exceptional Michelin star dining experience. Whilst refreshingly unpretentious, the team here struck a perfect balance of formal/informal fine dining. The open kitchen concept enabling us to view the talented team of chefs preparing and then serving direct to our table was impressive detailed explanations of each course of the tasting menu and the ability to ask questions was great; huge thanks to Head Chef Ben and his team Timmy, Jordan and Tom. Every course was delicious and beautifully presented (my photos don’t do justice! . We opted for the wine flight, perfectly paired. Thank you to Leonard for your insightful explanat...

Dinner at The Pass by Ben Wilkinson It is located in South Lodge, one of the finest country house hotels in Sussex. The kitchen is run by Ben and his partner Monika Zurawska, who leads the front of house team. The Pass is a small space, with a large glass wall that stands between the restaurant and the kitchen. An intimate restaurant, offering a unique dining experience for up to 28 diners. You sit at the high topped tables to watch Ben and his young team prepare and then proudly serve a seven course tasting menu. The meal starts with a complimentary glass of fizz and a selection of tasty snacks. The first course is a scallop dish with hokkaido squash, espelette pepper,coppa ham almond. The... View menu