Restaurant Interlude Brighton Road, Horsham RH13 6PP

"I have been here for afternoon tea several times, and it never disappoints. Always go hungry as there is a lot of food. Great range of tea to choose from, there is also an option to upgrade to have a glass of bubbles."

"The staff were really attentive to a group of us with mixed allergies and dietary requirements. They got everything absolutely right and the service was impeccable. The classic afternoon tea was delicious! Update May 2022: we came back for an anniversary meal - intimate setting, attentive and friendly staff once again. Love the local connection for each dish. Unforgettable night. Thank you!"

"This intimate, contemporary restaurant has a maximum of 10 tables and is set inside a restored Grade II listed mansion. The mansion, and Grade I listed Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, are now run by the owner of a South African vineyard, hence the wine list is predominantly South African. The set tasting menu is based upon produce foraged from the gardens and sourced from local suppliers, and so varies with the seasons. The dishes are works of art, looking as beautiful as they taste. My photographs don’t do them justice. Both the Executive Chef and the Head Chef are also South African and some of the dishes have little twists reflecting their homeland. Pre-dinner drinks are in the bar from 6pm, with all diners seated around 7pm. Food was excellent and service was friendly and efficient. A lovely experience."

"Interlude by name, interlude by nature. We were so impressed by the journey of time this restaurant took us on, from the old manor estate with splashes of modern art; to the playlist championing the classics alongside new age songs, that set the mood over the course of the meal; to the traditional fine dining style menu embellished with Afrikaans dishes. Every detail was perfectly considered. Every element was meaningful, beautifully presented and so engaging you are drawn into the complex flavours that every palate can enjoy. A real stand out for us, was that the meat and vegetarian menus were both just as exceptional. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, serving with what seemed to be effortless perfection. Although they don't do a wine pairing, we asked the sommelier to give us his recommendations and we were not disappointed, his taste and pairings were tantalising. Thank you for such a perfect interlude."

"Fantastic tasting menu experience in a beautiful setting. Each course was both delicious and fascinating (the accompanying info cards are a wonderful touch) with unexpected ingredients foraged from the extensive gardens. Service was impeccable and, whilst Michelin thinks it worth a stop, we will happily repeat this special journey again."