Black Horse in Rother

My partner and myself arrived at pub at 09:05pm The lady saw us coming in. Since there was queue we were patiently waiting. Once 10 min later we’ve been told from the older lady who probably is manager or long term staff that they don’t serve people anymore and it was 09:15 What really made us think why we were not served while others were drinking on the bar. Horrible experience Not how you do business for sure.

We were there mid week, so a little quiet. Very nice meal - beside a log fire.

Nice pub, good food, friendly service. Inaccessible for wheelchair users,

Very good Sunday lunch at an extremely good price.

Fantastic meal and lovely staff.

Properly nice home cooked food, our table of four were all raving about how good the food was. Average price around £13 to£15 per person. Was quiet when we went in, but picked up as we were leaving. Really excellent choice on the menu, so much better than chain pubs. Will definitely be visiting again!

Absolutely lovely place with excellent food and service. A+

Lovely pub with lovely menu. Food was excellent. It was lovely to see a menu which didn't just contain chips, chips and more chips! (Chips were available but we enjoyed fresh vegetables). Service was friendly. Would thoroughly recommend. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Great pub lovely to see hops hanging on the top of the bar, haven't seen this for ages. Went there for a wake the people were very welcoming. Had a lovely looking restaurant area my friend said they did really nice food, unfortunately I didn't try it that's why I gave 4 stars For the wake there was a buffet with lots of enjoyable nibbles. There was a delicious Rose which unfortunately I cannot remember the name of. Although the occasion was sad we had a very nice time.

Spur of the moment visit. So worth it. Great liver & bacon for main. Then the hot cherry dessert to die for.

Came to pub for the first time with husband and friends. Had a lovely Sunday roast. Very delicious food and nice atmosphere.

Amazing homemade food I had the steak and ale pie with fresh vegetables, it was absolutely beautiful

Popped in for a quick bit and pleasantly surprised how nice it was. With the dogs and that didn't seem to matter.

Popped in for a drink and light bite to eat. Service was excellent from dark-haired lady serving behind the bar. Crayfish and prawn salad really good.

Went with family for a Sunday roast, staff were excellent, food was top notch with a range of different options, and the pub is a quiet, respectable place with nice patrons.

Really great meal. Would definitely recommend if you’re in or from the area.

Lovely homely pub with great food and not overly expensive. With beautiful cat too!

Visiting Hastings came across the pub . Had a lovely meal here highly recommend .

3 meals all good staff are very friendly and helpful pub is nice and dog friendly and has a beer garden also parking at the back

Popped in for a drink around lunchtime 🙂

Always a great meal and reasonably priced

Food was good, had to wait a little while but staff were friendly and it was very busy, it was also for a reasonable price per person. Was hoping to see the pub kitty but there's always another time. I will say the only necessarily bad thing was the low ceiling but then I am 6,4 so it's more of a me problem

Lovely food, friendly staff, very cosy .

My Dad and I visited the black horse. I was very disappointed. When entering the pub I noticed there were cat food bowls with food in them on the resurant chairs and when entering the bar I noticed a cat on the chairs, I know it says its animal friendly but when theres food being served i feel its very unhygienic. The staff were very unfriendly we wernt taken to our table we were just told what table we were on. Arriving at the table there was food over the floor also under the table and the table mats were in need of a wipe down all this should have been done before we arrived. The drinks we had were not nice they tasted asthough they had been watered down. The food was alright but certainly wasn't as expected. Portion sizes not great not for the money chips didn't look fresh. I really feel more time needs taking over the cleaning and the hygiene. Afraid to say I will not be recommending this pub to anyone and will not be returning.

Very typical, rustic British pub, very good food (Sunday roast), very nice, quick staff, good beer, rustic restaurant, Difficult to park because there are a lot of visitors Would love to come back

Went with 5 friend had a great meal staff really friendly and atmosphere good Would go back again

Proper pub. Old style. Loved it.

The food was great. Much better than what you get in an average pub. We had a special request regarding diet and it was handled without any problem. Prices are good and above all very friendly service. If I'm in the area I will definitely come back.

Lovely pub with great food and friendly welcome - to both of us and a muddy dog. Food was lovely and I’d happily go back.

They were very accommodating and found us a table even though they were busy . My partner enjoyed his chilli and my steak and kidney pudding was absolutely delicious, just like my nans used to be .

Food, service and atmosphere all 5 ⭐️. The vegetable lasagne and the biscroff cheesecake were delicious. Portion size just right, presentation very good. The atmosphere was that of a country pub, tastefully decorated with hints of modern decor in a country style pub. Service was brilliant, all in all a positive visit, would definitely return and recommend. Staff including Chris were helpful, cheerful, friendly and professional.

Amazing Sunday roast, staff were friendly and the atmosphere was lovely. Very cosy fireplace.

The pork belly was amazing melted in my mouth ....

Really good pub, been here a few times over the years. But all still very good. The food is lovely and so is the staff. A lovely pub.

Proper English Pub Food. A Warm Welcome for a couple of cold hungry travellers. Highly Recommeneded

The roast beef with Yorkshire pudding at this restaurant was a culinary triumph. The roast beef, perfectly cooked and tender, was a testament to the chef's skill. Paired with the light and fluffy Yorkshire pudding, it was a classic combination that brought comfort to a whole new level. The dish was not just a meal; it was a savory symphony. If you're in search of a quintessentially satisfying and comforting dining experience, this roast beef with Yorkshire pudding is a must-try. A hearty and delicious nod to culinary tradition!"

Great food & service . Will definitely visit again .

The place is unique, quiet and good for having quality beers. I fell in love with this place

Lovely food, friendly staff. I meet up with friends here.

Wonderful food, and the best lemonpie!

Fantastic delicious food and great ambience.

First time here and what a pleasant surprise. Lovely food and very friendly staff. Will be going back very soon.

We both had mains and dessert very tasty

went here while camping across the road. best food i’ve had in years, and very friendly staff. the place was clean, and food came out quickly, presented very nicely. the chef came to speak with us personally, and you can tell he cares about his job. the lady at front of house was very sweet and welcoming, once again chatting to us personally. such a warm, friendly place that is well priced for such a good level of food. absolutely amazing, would definitely go here again.

Nice place, went there on Sunday afternoon after a wood walk. A good amount of parking spaces at the main road and at the back yard. A bit dark inside. We've got a turkey Sunday roast and a steak pie. All tasty though I wish portions were slightly bigger and waiting time was slightly less. Overall good impression

Quality food, quality service! I love coming to this pub.

The waitress with the pink bit in her hair seemed very stressed and quite blunt, when taking our order she was huffing!!! Kids food served in a bowl. No fruit in soft drinks. Food presentation- there was none. Food was very basic but edible.

A lovely country pub on the road towards Battle. It’s a traditional pub with good honest, reasonably priced meals. Stopped there this time for Sunday lunch and dessert. Really enjoyed it and the service was great. I will return again and again. The colleagues are really lovely too.

We (as a party of 8) went for lunch, we all had something different but that didn't deter the owner, even when other people turned up without booking, she was amazing! The dinners were scrummy as were the puddings... I wouldn't hesitate to back or recommend it to anyone else.

Beautiful food! Sunday roast and steak & ale pie

Wow had a fabulous roast dinner here today. Great price loads of roasts,4 portions of veg. Chrissie who served us was so nice. One of the customers,Harry? even gave up his table for us . Great pub,great service,great atmosphere 👌

Excellent service and very good food. My daughter has a dairy allergy and they were very accommodating and made sure that her food was completely dairy free for us!

Traditional grub in a traditional looking pub. The staff are friendly and accommodating. Good sized portions and reasonable prices. With parking, there is a good sized car park to the rear of the pub which is much safer than the parking facing the busy road out of Hastings. Access is just to the left of the pub.

Went for a meal when on holiday in our motorhome. The food was very good including the meal for the dog and Reasonably priced. The staff were very helpful and friendly as was the atmosphere. I would recommend this pub without hesitation.

Nicely cooked meal, more than enough. Nice friendly service and very sufficient.

The tap in the toilet didn't work and the sanitizer had run out, as had the toilet paper. The steak pie was very tasty, but the veg was lacklustre and reminded me of school dinners. Given the number of people in the pub - not many - service was slow. I spent all the time I was in the pub sneezing because of my allergic reaction to the dust and cat hair/dander. I wouldn't recommend this place.

Great home cooked fresh food.Lovely staff.

Had a lovely meal here the other day, my partner and I, we were on a time limit as we had to get to a funeral and the staff were very accommodating fitting us in before another table, the food was fantastic and fresh cooked, I had the Haddock my partner had the burger and they were both lovely. We wold have stayed for pudding but ran out of time. But don't worry we'll be back.

Never been here before...but I liked it! I will go again, a nice quiet country pub where you can actually talk without being drowned out by loud music or boisterous rentagobs! Highly recommended..

Lovely roast dinner great price and nice staff

Lovely place for a beer 🍺 wood burner and nice people........ cozy 😉

Visited here with my grandparents, they love it there. Absolutely appalling options for a vegan. I had to ask as not even one thing on the menu was vegan. No effort was put into my meal, it was dry and tasteless. Just a heads up for another vegan planning to go there

Good food and plenty of it. Not hurried at any time

Our neighbour booked The Black Horse for her 80th birthday party The Sunday lunch for 10of us was faultless .The staff were attentive and helpful and the roasts were delicious.

Really nice food and lovely staff. 👌

We got there late but they still done us a lovely dinner. Their pork belly is the best I've ever eaten! Friendly staff and adequate parking.

Great little pub. Staff are very welcoming and the drinks are good. Would go back.

Great fun to play skittles then sit near the log fire for a slap up evening meal.

Lovely food freshly cooked not over priced friendly staff 👌👌👌

Attentive, friendly staff, well cooked quality food.

Lovely traditional pub. Roast dinner (and pudding) were both awesome with that home cooked feel. Dogs welcome and they loved the doggie dinner. We were just visiting and were welcomed warmly by staff and clientelle. We'll definitely be back.

We love this place, once or twice a year we stay at Crowhurst and walk from there over to the pub. The food is very delicious, fresh and very good portions. Tasty and not overpriced. Excellent work Deborah and gang. Thank you and see you all next year hopefully.

We had a lovely lunch, great selection, home cooked food and great welcome. I would definitely recommend

Excellent food well presented good prices

Great service friendly people nice helpful landlord gave us a lift to hotel when no cabs available will visit again thanks

Good pub food with nice service

The food was extremely tasty (and good size portions too!) the staff couldn't be nicer and the selection of beers was good and very reasonably priced.....plus they do a cooked dogs dinner of meat, veg and gravy which my lurcher wolfed down and loved. A great pub, lovely garden out the back - would definitely recommed

Held a party for daughter 15th birthday. Food excellent. Staff very friendly.

My wife had the lasagne, a bit dry with little meat. I had the gamon, not the best I've had. Reasonable prices, staff seemed to still be learning but very willing. Other people I've talked to have had good meals, perhaps was just unlucky. Will try again later in the year.

Wonderful meal, lovely atmosphere, will definitely visit again when we in the area again.

Lovely homemade Sunday roast.. chicken or beef. Potatoes are massive and delicious and veg is served separately. Cooked really well too.

Fantastic pub and service. Went for dinner and the staff were extremely helpful and the food was fantastic. Would definitely recommend

Wanted to get out of horrible busy Hastings on a bank holiday Monday. Made to feel very welcome, tasty food, friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere. Will visit again soon.

Great food and beer and a warm welcome from friendly staff.

Lovely food, good service, easy parking, decent prices

Lovely food, although service a little slow

Very good food and surroundings met for small family lunch very enjoyable

Stopped off for a quick snack at lunch time. Despite them not having mains water because of the storm a tasty plate of cheesy chips was prepared and served with bottled drinks in front of a welcoming fire. Bar staff friendly and helpful, thank you.

Friendly. Enjoyed meat pie with rich, tasty gravy plus good variety of fresh veg., followed by plum tart and scoop of ice cream.

Great traditional pub with good ale and good food, just don't expect silver service. Service is good and staff are very friendly. Keeps traditional pub hours. COVID safe.

Great old pub friendly staff lovely home cooked food. Pub classics nice pints worth popping in

Well run family pub serving traditional pub grub verty well.The staff are friendly and the service received cannot be faulted We will definitely be returning to this establishment again in the near future

Beer good, but bar service not so good - staff overwhelmed by Sunday lunch service demands

This place had wonderful fresh food and great bar staff .

Absolutely cracking experience, made to feel welcome as soon as we went through the door (dog and kids). Locals made us feel welcome and the made our whole evening. Food was really good and reasonably priced as was the service. We would definitely visit again if in the area.

We were staying at the Bannatyne Spa for a couple of nights, but didn't want to pay for their very expensive and miniscule evening meals. What a revelation to find the Black Horse just a few minutes drive away! Lovely, home-cooked food, very generous portions and wonderful service. Chrissie was friendly and attentive and popular with her customers. Would definitely recommend if you're in the area. You won't be disappointed!

Superb,food great,staff fantastic very short notice booking and they were very accomadating. Thank you 😊

Lovely pub, staff friendly and accommodating as always

Took my parents here a few days after we got married. Lovley quiet family run pub. Food was fantastic! The lady serving us was so much fun! Thank you.

Great food and service. Look forward to our next visit!