Cocktails
Classics poured properly, house creations and a few surprises worth staying out for.
A new pub for Lewes
Great food.
Tasty drinks.
Made for Lewes.
Coffee from 10:30am, Pat’s Pizza, cocktails, craft beer, wine, live world music and DJs — all under one very characterful roof.
Opening 12pm · Wednesday 4 November
Coffee from 10:30✦Pat’s Pizza✦Cocktails✦Craft beer✦Wine✦World music✦DJs✦
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Something new is coming
A pub with a different rhythm.
Elephant & Castle is being reimagined as a warm, lively meeting place for Lewes — somewhere for morning coffee, great food, a beautifully made drink, a night of music, a sunny afternoon in the garden or a celebration of your own.
Food at Elephant & Castle
Pat’s Pizza.
Fresh Neapolitan-style pizza made with Pat’s signature heritage-grain dough, alongside sides and specials. Eat in, take away, join us for Sunday food or ask about menus for your private event.
Craft beer
A changing line-up of fresh, interesting beer alongside dependable favourites.
Wine for every occasion
Easy-drinking favourites, interesting discoveries and bottles worth celebrating with.
Coffee
Start the day with us. We’ll be open from 10:30am for properly made coffee.
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Turn it up
Music from around the world.
Live sets, visiting selectors and DJs bringing sounds from near and far. The programme is taking shape now — follow us for the first announcements.
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Find your corner
Room for every kind of evening.
Outside
The pub garden
Coming later this year Drinks in the open air, right in the heart of Lewes.Upstairs
Smokers’ lounge
Coming later this year A relaxed upstairs hideaway with its own private bar.Make it yours
Private hire
Hire the upstairs lounge and bar separately for your celebration. Enquire about private hire →Be first through the door
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Come and work with us
Current vacancies.
We’re building a brilliant opening team for Elephant & Castle. Select a role to apply with your CV.
Full-time · £14.50 per hour
Barista
Make excellent coffee, help shape our daytime offer and be confident training other members of the team. Live-in accommodation may be available.
Start: late October, date to be confirmed
Read more about this job
What you’ll do
- Make consistently excellent espresso-based drinks.
- Keep the coffee station clean, stocked and organised.
- Welcome our morning and daytime guests with warm, confident service.
- Help train the wider team to make and serve coffee well.
What we’re looking for
- Strong barista experience and confidence using a commercial espresso machine.
- A calm, reliable approach during busy service.
- Good communication and the confidence to share your knowledge.
- Someone who cares about quality, cleanliness and great hospitality.
Full-time · £14.50 per hour
Cocktail Bartender
Deliver properly made cocktails, bring confidence and personality to the bar, and help train the wider team. Live-in accommodation may be available.
Start: late October, date to be confirmed
Read more about this job
What you’ll do
- Prepare classic and house cocktails accurately and consistently.
- Complete daily prep, including garnishes, syrups and bar mise en place.
- Keep the bar clean, well stocked and ready for service.
- Help train the wider team and contribute ideas as the drinks list develops.
What we’re looking for
- Previous cocktail experience and a good knowledge of spirits.
- Speed and consistency without losing the personal touch.
- A reliable, team-focused attitude and confidence under pressure.
- Someone comfortable helping others build their bar skills.
Flexible hours · Minimum wage to £13.50 per hour
Bar & Floor Staff
Join our front-of-house team across the bar and floor. Pay of up to £13.50 per hour is available for applicants with coffee or cocktail experience.
Start: late October, date to be confirmed
Read more about this job
What you’ll do
- Welcome guests and provide friendly, attentive service.
- Serve drinks, take food orders and run dishes to tables.
- Clear and reset tables and keep the bar and floor looking their best.
- Work closely with the rest of the team during busy services.
What we’re looking for
- A positive, reliable and genuinely hospitable approach.
- Confidence speaking with guests and working as part of a team.
- Availability for a mixture of shifts, including busy evenings and weekends.
- Experience is welcome but not essential; coffee or cocktail skills may attract the higher rate.
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Get in touch
We’d love to hear from you.
For general questions, private hire and anything else, send us a message and we’ll get back to you.
info@elephantandcastlelewes.ukCome and find us
Find us in Lewes.
White Hill · Lewes · BN7 2DJ
Bonfire / first week opening hoursWednesday 4–Sunday 8 November
Wednesday 412pm–11pm
Thursday 5 · Bonfire Night12pm–1am
Friday 612pm–midnight
Saturday 712pm–midnight
Sunday 812pm–11pm
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