Cafe Pine in Wealden

It was quiet for our Xmas do though we may have been the first to have a big group event :) We had the festive menu. The carvery was lovely, however if veg is left on hotplate too long it can be bit hard - not sure if there's another solution to this. Some in the group were not overly enamoured with the Mac 'N' Cheese, felt it was not cheesy enough. The chips were overcooked which came wit the burger. Overall, it was a super evening, lovely venue and welcoming staff.

The Holly Blue is back. Very welcoming, friendly staff, clean and a new menu. Overall our experience was exceptional and we would definitely recommend the Holly Blue.

We booked a table for Saturday night for a family meal as we heard it was under new ownership. Needless to say we won’t be going back. They don’t offer a pay at the end tab like most restaurants, you have to go to the bar to order everything you want and pay up front. The food took over an hour to come out and half of it was cold. They even forgot to bring out two mixed grills so them family members had to wait. I ordered the mega mixed grill and not only did the waiting staff not have a clue what they was bringing out, but the steak and gammon were the smallest bits I’ve seen and the gammon was burnt to a crisp. The poor manager was trying to get his staff organised but the kitchen and waiting staff just didn’t have a clue.

Wow! Haven't visited for years but word seems to be spreading about the good food there now. A group of around 15 of us went for a Christmas lunch on 13 Dec. I was directed to a grotto with lots of lametta and twinkly lights. Most of us had the roast - the meat was tender and delicious with well cooked veggies, followed by a variety of puds that were equally yummy. Very attentive staff for whom nothing was too much trouble. A very enjoyable experience which I intend to repeat. Btw the restaurant has plenty of parking for disabled people and is fully accessible. Thank you for a lovely lunch. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

Great pub ,great food and service What's not to like

App ordering was fiddly but the place was spotlessly clean, manager walked about in a non intrusive way being friendly, checking guests n etc - felt like a nice place to come :) Was my first visit.

Great festive atmosphere, lovely decorations, felt like we were in santas grotto. Lovely big prawns on the prawn cocktails Turkey was beautiful and tender and huge Yorkshire puddings. Just needed to top up vegetables as we missed out on the cauliflower cheese and sprouts. Desserts were delicious Thank you for an enjoyable festive lunch

Went to the Holly Blue a few months ago when the new owners took over, the food was fantastic but sadly going back a couple of months later not so good, I ordered hunters chicken we waited nearly an hour for our food, when we eventually got it the chicken was so dry i could hardly cut it, there was 2 miniature onion rings, half a miniature tomato and peas which were not even on the dish. Very disappointing meal.

Wow, what an amazing carvery. Hot, flavoursome and fresh. The Yorkshire puddings are to die for. Chef Callum on the carvery was helpful, friendly and polite. We will definitely be returning.

Love the Holly blue, they treated me so well for my birthday and are always welcoming ,food is delicious 😋 staff are delightful and will help if you need special diet,just lovely

Fantastic Christmas Dinner today. Table service and made to feel very special. The food was excellent and the staff friendly and welcoming . Highly recommended 🌟

We came for breakfast with santa and it was fantastic! The staff and manager were very welcoming and friendly, breakfast was fantastic and santa was great! Have seen alot of improvement at the holly blue within the last few months, we'll definitely be back

My family and I ate at the holly blue yesterday. I can really recommend it, we were made very welcome with the hostess who greeted us and found us a table For 6 despite us not having booked a table, we found all the staff very friendly and accommodating. The manager overseeing was very nice and we found the food lovely. Will be returning 👍👍

We had over an hour wait for food which wasn't ideal, but once the staff were aware of the delays, they were informing people. The attitude of the staff was quite impressive; everyone was clearly under a lot of pressure but remained calm and friendly, and worked really efficiently (we could hear the communication between some of the staff, making sure that nothing was missed). If it wasn't for the significant delay in food arriving, I'd have given the higher overall rating.

Excellent service and made very welcome as were our dogs good food excellent

Great service, warm welcome, the food was delicious and Chef George was extremely helpful. The price is really reasonable and a very decent potion size compared to a lot of places. They have a nice outside area and child friendly. Lots of parking. Highly recommended.

Lunch menu was excellent . Food by chef George was delicious, hot and fresh. Service and atmosphere were brilliant - Highly recommend.

Visited for a late afternoon early meal with my eldest son and my mum today. My son alway and I mean 98% of the time plumps for steak when he eats out or eats at home, however, I've never heard him comment on his food. Now he had the sirloin which in his own words was cooked to perfection. So much so he asked the chef who cooked it to be complimented. Chef Andrea who was on the carvery, brought him out and my son thanked him personally. My son is a national rugby player so eats a lot of steak. The name is chef Calum by the way! I don't think I will ever personally be able to cook a steak again without hearing chef Calum from this day onwards. Many thanks to you all. Including the young lady at the bar who's name I didnt catch. We will be back!

Amazing welcome and atmosphere the manage was very welcoming and polite exactly how a restaurant should be run we came here after the rude manager at Toby Carvery gave my table away for being 6 minutes late what a joke but we’ve found a better carvery and the kids meals are excellent sizes, me and my wife didn’t eat as we were still furious about the way we were treated at Tobys

Since being taken over muchnimproved

Good food at a reasonable price and really friendly staff

Is it the greatest food in the planet? No, but the service is great, it's perfect for families and in terms of value for money I thought it was excellent. There was 2 adults and 2 kids, we all had mains and Dessert plus drinks and the total was less than £70. The staff were great with the kids and just very friendly and welcoming. Perfect place for a Sunday meal with the kids in tow

Friendly staff, ambient setting and prompt service

Very noisy, not enough staff to cope with demand . Carvery chef struggling with the number of people and maintaining veg. Gravy area depleted. Mentioned above at the bar, but they were also stretched. On arrival we were told carvery available but menu items could be up to 1 Hour wait!?!? Will try again on a different day and time!? But at present go to the Toby carvery.

Warm atmosphere, live music, decorated for Christmas. Friendly efficient staff.

Very welcoming staff, plenty of parking, delicious carvery at great price

Decided to go for a Sunday carvery, booked a slot a hour in advance. The meet and greet is excellent. Nice polite bar service. The carvery choice of meat and vegetables is fabulous. Perfectly cooked meat and a fine selection of fresh vegetables. Nice easy and relaxing. Go try it.

Really good meal, in pleasant atmosphere

Not used for sometimes, however pleased to say that I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food and cost which has improved.

What a dissapointment. Booked tablet for 7pm our starter was served on burnt enamel oven dishes with 5 mushrooms for the breaded mushrooms starter. Waited 50 mins for the main. Mixed grill all the meat was burnt black as charcoal underneath. Hunters chicken cooked so much it could not be cut with a knife. Ended up getting our money back.

Decided to give it a go, as last time we went it was the previous owners, but reading great reviews about the new owners and great food, we thought let's try it. We walked in, I went straight to the carvery, the roast potatoes were all burnt the veg looked like it had been there all day, the meat was dry, so we decided to leave and go to the toby, which was spot on. Gutted as thought it was going to be nice, so no I won't be returning.

It was our first time visiting The Holly Blue at the weekend and we couldn't fault our experience! The lovely staff gave us a warm welcome and it was clear to see how popular the pub was. The adults and kids in our large group all had carveries, the choice and quality of food was fantastic. We highly recommend this pub & we can't wait to return!

Good food, good service and not bad prices. Nice family style atmosphere, friendly and warm. Good parking with disabled spaces and easy entrance . We went in there again almost 6 months later and it was dire. The food was so bad we didn't finish, once it was good, Unfortunately not anymore. Won't be going back.

A lovely Carvery. The food was delicious. Plenty available. Nice, friendly staff. Recommended.

It's the carvery that's the main attraction here. During the week it's five quid cheaper.

Steaks grisly mushrooms burnt. Sticky toffee pudding and custard stone cold

Stopped by after remembrance day parade for a bite to eat. Guy at the booking in desk noticed I was a veteran and informed me veterans get a free drink on this day. He was very polite and thanked me for my service. All the other staff were also very good. As for the food, I had roast beef and it was excellent. Not a bit of fat or gristle. Far superior than Toby Carvery. .

It was our first time here. It was a midweek visit and quite early, around 12:00 . We opted for the carvery. It was very tasty with a good selection of vegetables. I only have one criticism and that was it was served on cold plates. I can understand why, health and safety etc. The carvery was very popular and very good value for money. We had jam sponge and custard for desert, very nice. The staff were very helpful. The log fire was just getting into gear, very nice and cosy. We will definitely visit again.

Welcoming. Food well presented and delicious.

Brilliant! Such friendly staff! Warm welcome! Food was delicious! 100% would come back. So pleased we chose to come to celebrate my sons 18th birthday. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Best sirloin steak ever! The new management have really turned Holly Blue around. I've been back about five times and had different food each time and it was all really well made. The service was great and the staff were all really helpful. Definitely recommend eating here.

Ollie is always on hand for any assistance and he always goes that extra mile to make me and my children feel happy!

Good customer service did not come in to it. We weren’t actually shown to our table it was just pointed out, no asking if we had been before and knew what to do. We had to ask for cutlery. There was only one draught bitter (Hob Goblin) available, not to my husbands taste. The carvery itself was very poor, servings of meat were minty. Only the very end bits of meat left, which I think they were trying to make do for all customers. When half my slice of turkey dropped off before it reached my plate, the carver was not going to give it to me had I not asked for it. The selection of veg was poor and needed replenishing. I had to ask the staff not to take down the Halloween decorations around us while we eating. Overall the place looked and felt dirty. The only good thing was the desserts. I will not be recommending the Holly Blue.

We had the carvery when we visited Holly Blue and it was outstanding. Great choices of meat, amazing Yorkshire puddings, choice of different potatoes including perfect roast potatoes, lots of yummy vegetables to choose from and great gravy. Aside from the great food, fantastic quick and personable service from very friendly staff. Will most certainly be back and will recommend to friends and family.

Booked family meal for 7 people as it was my sister's and nephew's birthday. I have food intolerances and found their interactive menu really helpful and I was able to filter out what I could not eat. The food and service was excellent.

Very impressed right from the online booking system to the end if our visit. Staff were extremely attentive, explaining re allergies etc with the food. We ordered from the carvery and also from the menu. Staff let us know when our menu order was nearly ready so the person with carvery could get theirs and we all eat at the same time. Decor at this time was Halloween and very tastefully done. Tables were cleared and cleaned and the bar was spotless. The meal was hot and cooked beautifully. There was no 'rush' to complete your meal and go. We felt very welcomed and elected to have Puddings which were equally as delicious. Was pleasantly surprised with value for money, especially when using the 30% off mains voucher which arrived through our letterbox. Will definately recommend and we hope to visit again soon when time allows.

The appaling wait times really let this restaurant down.

Great food great atmosphere and staff are really great

A very nice menu plenty of choice,well laid out with a good easy to read design. The food we ordered was delivered in good time all correct and nicely presented. The portion size was very good,not too much as is sometimes the case. Staff very friendly facilities were very clean. A good experience all round. Well done.

Not a busy time, but was getting busier when we left. The chips were great everything else we had was good but the chips were outstanding. No background music, brilliant. A repeat visit today. My fish and chips was great. My wife had the cheese,leek,and potato pie which was bad. The top was burnt black and the filling hard and dry. We complained and had a refund. By then it was too late to reorder but at least she had a starter. Ladies toilets poor, no soap and floor flooded.

First time there lovely food friendly excellent staff very clean

Wow what a pub! I visisted the Holy blue on Sunday 27th of October with a group of 8 friends. The pub was absolutely brilliant, live music on a Sunday while enjoying a beautifully cooked carvery which was extremely reasonable priced for the amount of food you can help yourself too! I couldn’t fault one thing at all staff were polite and extremely attentive. As someone that eats out regularly, I can happily say what a great stable to the Eastbourne area. Amazing pub! Amazing food! Amazing staff! What else could you ask for? Special shout out to the young man who took care of our group name Charlie! An overall great experience will definitely be seeing you all again soon!

The halloween children’s party was run so well. My little boy had the best time and enjoyed all of the yummy food on offer as well. The colouring sheets at the table were a nice touch as my son can sometimes get overwhelmed so when the dance floor was too full he had something to do to calm down. We really hope this becomes a yearly occasion because we would definitely be there!

I was tasked with finding somewhere for my family and I to go for a nice Sunday roast. My brother and his 7 year old were visiting from London, the inlaws were out, my elderly mother was there and I was there with my partner and 3 year old. Having booked on the website initially for 6 people, then phoning them up to add two extras to our booking which seemed fine, we arrived to find quite a loud live singer there. Now, we love a bit of live music and the singer was actually pretty good. But then, we were told that our table was directly next to him and his speakers! Naturally, we weren't pleased with this, so when I challenged it, I was told, "well, it was advertised". Now, I accept that the entertainment may have been advertised, and I accept that we'd have happily had our family Sunday roast listening to his dulcet tones. But I do not accept that a table next to his speakers with him literally performing next to us was appropriate, regardless of how low the volume was. We were next to it and couldn't hear each other. Fortunately, it was a nice afternoon and we ended up layering up and sitting outside where music was actually quite pleasant, if a little chilly. If the owners/management monitor these reviews, please write off the table next to the entertainment. It's ludicrous to think that anyone might want to eat there and it made what should have been a lovely family get together a considerable disappointment. The service on the other hand wasn't bad at all and the food, whilst not gourmet was tasty, if a little average. I'd like to go back, because the pub itself has so much potential and could be really good. But I think my family would probably give me a few choice words if I told them I'd booked our next Sunday lunch there.

Three of us dined yesterday (26/10/2024) and we had very slow and poor service, overcooked and cold food and, despite our complaint, they did not care! We left very disappointed and will NEVER return there!

What a difference since this pub has been taken over. Sunday Carvery was lovely with a generous portion of meat. Fantastic choice of vegetables which tasted lovely. Staff attentive and helpful. The atmosphere was great and everyone was enjoying themselves. Will certainly return.

Lovely carvery beef was delicious 😋

I was so impressed with the Holly Blue. We had taken my elderly uncle out for lunch and nothing was too much trouble at all. We had the carvery which was delicious and all the staff were so lovely. We will be going back as soon as we can and are looking forward to another amazing meal and seeing the lovely staff.

We went for a Sunday Carvery and it was brilliant! Food was delicious, staff helpful and kind and the atmosphere was relaxed and warm. The fireplace had real fire and there's plenty of decorations... Really nice.

Was really nice until vicky pollard from across the room and her council family started talking. Too much for me 🤣🤣

They didn't have my booking even though I booked it online over a week ago. The table service was poor and as well as customer service. All of the food was over cooked and the children's meals was really poor. The carvery looked tried and food dried out didn't want to touch it. A very disappointing visit.

Excellent service, decent food,medium prices but worth it, it was first time going there, definitely I will go again

Just say Paul Taylor who served us at the carvery was great such a nice guy and so helpful

Really enjoyed our visit. Great food and service. Was so happy they allowed our dogs to come in too. 😀

Wonderful meal with the family, cosy atmosphere with great food.

Visited recently and was served by Jordan, she was completely professional. Was extremely helpful and very kind to me and my family on our visit. Best bartender I’ve come across.

A great family carvery - wouldn't go anywhere else. Thanks to the team for looking after us!

I recently visited the Holly Blue pub in Eastbourne, and I must say, it was a delightful experience! The ambiance is warm and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to unwind after a long day. The decor strikes a great balance between modern and cozy, with plenty of seating options both inside and outside. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, always ready to recommend a drink or dish. Speaking of which, the food was absolutely fantastic! I tried their classic fish and chips, and it was cooked to perfection—crispy batter and fresh fish. My friends enjoyed their burgers and the vegetarian options, which received rave reviews as well. The drink selection is impressive, with a variety of beers and a well-curated wine list. Overall, the Holly Blue is a gem of a pub that offers great food, excellent service, and a lovely atmosphere. I can’t wait to return!

Delicious food, lovely place and staff

Excellent service. Staff all very polite. Waiting time for food just right. Food was delicious and hot when it arrived. In particular the steak and ale pie was full of meat and the most delicious thick gravy. The sirloin steak was cooked to perfection and seasoned beautifully, a comment from one of our party who has been a chef for over 20 years! Well done everyone a thoroughly enjoyable birthday meal - Thank you!

I came here 7 years ago and the experience then was great, but I returned to have the most horrendous experience, nothing was right whatsoever, therefore I will not return again.

Amazing cozy pub with great food and a kids play area friendly staff and a Sunday carvery. The owner is very friendly it is located on the Halsham Road (B2104) just passed Eastbourne on the way to Halsham.

The food was honestly so yummy. This will be the only good thing in my review. The problems were the lack of choice, half the menu was unavailable and there was multiple things missing off the menu that was on there days before when looking up the menu. Not only this, when ordering a cocktail I was told that they cannot make the cocktail (even though it was on the menu) but they could sell me all the ingredients to make my own at my table.. this truly makes no sense, I was scared to order it though the app incase it wasn’t available when ordered but the bar lady telling me they have all the ingredients for me to buy tells me she has them and can make me a Cocktail! I’m honestly confused about this. Also took them 45 mins to bring peoples food out, half the table was done before the other half even saw a shred of food, last person served was my 11 year old autistic son. He was not pleased. Honestly will not be returning.

Great place to eat with children's play area staff are very friendly. quiz night and other fun activities carvery roast great atmosphere good parking.

The food was good The service not so good a very long wait for food. We noticed things advertised on the Web site were not available in the restaurant. We also asked for a cocktail that was on the menu to be told we could only have it if we bought the contents separately IE a pint of orange a vodka etc this is ridiculous if you advertised a cocktail then you should sell them you don't offer a burger then say you have to buy the whole cow!! We booked to celebrate an 18th Birthday and to be honest it wasn't the experience I wanted on reflection I should have booked elsewhere

Went here today for lunch (ladies that lunch) food good, service good, not rushed at all. Thanks for a nice lunch will be back soon.

It was my first visit. The member of staff who looked after us was lovely. But the food quality was average. It wouldn't be my first choice for a return visit.

We had a family lunch today, this is our second visit here, all staff were welcoming and really family orientated. The meat with the carvery was incredible (for those that are used to another local carvery that I won’t name, the meat can be really fatty and not worth the money). The owners really welcomed my little girl who had just started walking and wanted to showcase her new moves to them also. There’s a really nice little out door play area also for little ones (weather permitting). This is one of the best turn around of a restaurant/public house in a short amount of time I’ve ever seen from the new owners.

Fast service during a busy time with consistently good food. Toilets are in need of an update and a bit of a clean. The venue is very dog friendly with indoor and outside seating. They recommend contacting them if you're bringing dogs so they can seat you in the right part of the restaurant. They have a handy order to table webpage. We happened to dine during their 'sparkle event' which they do to encourage Christmas bookings. We found it rather strange to have live Christmas music and Xmas decorations in the middle of a Sunday lunch service in September. It did put us off a bit.

VERY ENJOYABLE CARVERY WITH GOOD SELECTION OF MEAT AND VEGETABLES. LOVELY ATMOSPHERE. GOOD SERVICE. WILL DEFINITELY GO BACK

Main menu was very much microwave food and overall disappointing. Roast was lovely but lukewarm. No gluten free desserts. Usually excellent customer service but unfortunately quite poor, asked to leave our table and other tables complaining about the food. Lovely location, ample car parking and they had Christmas celebrations on which were lovely!

Food was lovely, the venue was Very busy with large groups, We were given a 2hr slot for 16people to eat, by the time we ordered at 1.30pm and the food arrived at 2.20pm we had 40mins to eat and leave which was not realistic. Food all came out at different times so some people had finished eating by the time others were just getting theres!! We were advised at 2.50pm that the tables were booked for 3pm, we hadn't even ordered puddings by then. During the busy afternoons they need to either extend the times for the large parties OR limit how many large parties they are going to take so they are not overwhelmed. Staff were friendly but seemed that there wasn't as many staff working compared to how busy it was.

Well what can I say, I’ve had some lovely meals there over the last several weeks (I’m sure that this restaurant has been taken over by new management as I stopped going there prior). The carvery was amazing, staff couldn’t be more helpful (especially as we had dogs with us and disabled people who needed support) and best of all the prices are really good . The restaurant was very clean and friendly. I will be returning there again very soon, full deserved 5 stars for this restaurant now. Ps the cheesecake is to die for, plus now that they’ve established themselves I hear that the menu is increasing. Well done to the new owners for bringing back the old Coopers atmosphere back 👍

Popped in to have dinner as not been in since it changed hands but found it very un welcoming, nothing really had changed,no atmosphere,we both had a steak meal which was ok mushrooms and tomato were overcooked. Will not be returning

Food was very nice and the staff where very polite and friendly. Live music playing and the atmosphere in the pub was very good.

Lovely place staff were helpful from management to bar staff and waiters

Had a booked table for 6 adults on 21/9/2024 . Having made a selection from the menu we attempted to order two sirloin steaks and a mixed grill and was told no steaks available . Our party went back to the menu to re choose only to be told that miraculously they had ‘found’ some. The meal when it arrived still left a lot to be desired, one onion ring, half a tomato and very few chips. The hunters chicken was dry and didn’t have any bbq sauce, the naan bread served with the curry had been cremated, all in all the meal looked as if it had been put together begrudgingly. Point to note another table who ordered after our party also had steak, which rather tellingly looked much better presented. Overall standards need to be improved and consistent in presentation. Will hesitate to go again.

Brilliant evening. Food was great, service was fab. Staff were friendly and had a lovely atmosphere. Would definitely go back and would highly recommend. Went for a club meet for my birthday and were made to feel very welcome.

Great Sunday lunch, great for families too and live music today was a lovely touch

Absolutely lovely food,atmosphere and great staff

Not busy but also only 2 guys behind bar and 1 waitress. Place was dirty. Loads of rubbish on and under the table. Food good but felt corporate rather than homely. Not sure we would return. I’m sure it’s great on a summers day. I asked no cheese but there was remnants of cheese as if put on, melted a bit then remembered. Luckily I am not allergic just intolerant.

We go there every week, need I say more

Food order was wrong. It was rectified but when you order childrens sausage and mash as per the menu and it comes with chips how can that happen!

A late last minute booking for a sunday carvery and what a great choice we made ! Fab staff , great food , really welcoming atmosphere, we are already planning our next visit

Having visited the Holly blue over a year ago and saying we would never return, we had heard it had recently been taken over so decided to give it another go and we were not disappointed. A family of 5 I booked quite late that day but had no issues getting a table and all having a carvery we left feeling full and very happy. Of course we will be returning again, the new owners are doing and have done a great job turning the place around!

Working for a residential home, we often are shunned by restaurants not wanting wheelchairs “ cluttering up the place” All the staff at Holly Blue were more than welcoming and aided us without hesitation. Service was impeccable and quick, the food was hot and excellent value for money. We were asked if we needed anything specific to help with the meals and feeding. The staff definately and genuinely cared about their customers. It will be our go to restaurant from now on. 100% recommend.

Easy to book a table online with a section for special requirements. Welcoming and friendly staff, full of smiles and chat. Good tasting food at an affordable price. Spacious for my pram. Local singer performing live music for great entertainment.

Wow! What a huge improvement. Greeted with a friendly member of staff. Food was lovely, everything was so nice. Had not been for a while as last experience was awful, but heard it had changed hands and I was so impressed.

Fab visit. Cowboy burger was spot on. Looking forward to our next visit!

Lovely visit to the Holly Blue. The food was hot and plentiful. The staff have good knowledge of their menu and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you for a great meal!