Salehurst Halt in Rother

Lovely rustic country pub. Food was great and staff friendly and helpful. Tables a bit squeezed in as it’s a typical cosy pub, but the atmosphere is great

Amazing pub, food was great, but the service was above and beyond Fran is a total credit to this pub she is absolutely great, she really helped us out with our massive group of boys. Totally 5 stars so worth a visit

Lovely country pub after a walk , very accommodating even though they had a large group arriving very soon this was not a problem, food was delicious and all staff really friendly .

The food at The Halt is always brilliant but thought I'd take the time to write a review after amazing pizza last night and incredible desserts. It's worth saving some pizza to take home if you think you can't make it to dessert, because you don't want to miss out! Everything was delicious and we were able to swap toppingss on the pizza without any bother. Thank you for another great night - and great beer!

My friend chose this pub for her birthday lunch. We had the most delicious lamb tagine - really exceptional. The coffee could do with some attention, but overall we were well pleased. Service from two pleasant young men was a treat!

A cosy pub with family run friendly feel. Interesting range of delights on the menu which included hallumi skewers and homemade pitta, steak and a range of "dirty" burgers. Deserts were all homemade and delish. Friendly staff and a great outside space where we could chill and have a coffee if we wanted. Parking not easy but a church round the corner where you could park alongside the cemetery in what was a very English little village. Worth it.

We’ve eaten here a few times as a couple and then twice with friends. Realised we’ve never actually left them a review and really ought to have done. The food is very good quality - last meal I had Thai green curry (possibly the best green curry I’ve ever had - including when we actually visited Thailand!) The others had Sunday roasts which they said were very good too. Special shout out to the biscoff desert and also the homemade biscoff icecream too. Would highly recommend.

Four of us had Sunday lunch today and it was superb as always. We are lucky to have this as our local pub. The food was exceptional it’s the best for miles. The staff are all wonderful. You couldn’t ask for better. Well done to everyone.

I have posted about this before but have not been for a while. It was a joy to go again yesterday and receive a warm welcome from the owner Rachel and her wonderful staff. The food is consistently good. I had a wonderful slow cooked shoulder of pork with loads of vegetables and homemade applesauce. Back soon

I honestly don't know where to begin with my thanks. I held my sons 40th Birthday party in the private room upstairs on Thursday eve., with all the family. 16 of us. I am totally biased as The Salehurst is my favourite pub ever. Always so welcoming and the food absolutely delicious. Staff could not have been more accommodating and helpful when my daughter and I were decorating the room A VERY SPECIAL THANK you to the WONDERFUL Fran, always a joy.and Fin who was an outstanding waiter. Obviously thanks also go to Rachel, and the amazing chef. A simply wonderful evening, which all the family enjoyed tremendously Many, many thanks to all.

Fabulous little pub in a small hamlet with excellent food, we had a lovely afternoon catching up with our friends here who live nearby.

The best pub burger I've ever had. Garden a hidden haven. The food and Malbec superb. The team friendly, attentive and make you feel so welcome. I will be back with or without my friend ❤️

Simply one of my favourite places to be - our happy place. In the Summer the Garden and wonderful terrace is a beautiful spot to while away the hours. In the Winter, it's cosy, busy and fun. The staff are brilliant and will always go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and attend to your needs. The food is faultless and consistently excellent, the menu changes often with locally sourced ingredients - so you can keep going back and never get bored. High five to the team at the Halt, they work so hard and this place is just heavenly.

This place really needs the summer because in winter it is just so tiny inside and because eating in the garden is so beautiful. In darkest February it was cosy and crowded inside and the food was very good. A tiny menu but then I doubt there are more than twenty covers. Everything we had was wonderful.

14 of us attended a wake at the Halt, The whole experience was stupendous, staff were attentive and very welcoming, and most accomodating . Food was sublime and plenty of it a perfect experience, a cosy nook reserved by the fire . Big thanks to all, couldnt be bettered, great attention to detail.

We had Sunday lunch here today and I have to say it was probably the best roast we’ve ever had out. Whilst my partner loves a roast, I’m not normally a fan and had planned to have something different. However, on seeing someone else’s plate, I decided to go for the roast and very glad I did. Properly cooked veg - what a joy instead of the usual dish of hard tasteless microwaved carrots, broccoli and French beans that so many places dish up! Excellent choice of drinks on offer including my favourite gin and beer. Service was delightful - all three of the ladies we spoke to were very friendly and helpful. I only really have one complaint and it’s that this lovely pub is not within walking distance. Maybe we need to move house!

I’ve visited many times with friends. On this occasion it was with family. My brother-in-law and I had the ‘Lot burger’. These days pub burgers can be hit n miss. Fortunately the Halt burgers are top notch , multifaceted and the tastiest I’ve had in a long time. Their food is consistent, reliable but most of all delicious and the staff are genuinely helpful and friendly. The Halt is the only pub that comes to mind that still serves custard with pud. In other pubs where they only serve ice cream, I most often forego the desert.

Really gorgeous country pub, beautiful setting, outstanding food, locally sourced and always good! Menu is small (which I love) with new, fresh and seasonal variation. Sunday roasts are just divine!!! The staff and service goes beyond, and very much the heart of our local community. We also had our wedding here which was just the most beautiful day, Rachel and Oggie went above and beyond to help and make sure food was amazing and it all went off smoothly!! Perfect wedding planners!! Photos are of the garden

Fantastic family owned pub with great staff service food and ambience. The main course is so ample that nothing else is needed.

The archetypal village pub. I only wish it wasn't 90 miles from home. Think I may have to move.... I've had many lunches here and it never disappoints.

We had been recommended to the Halt by several people so tried it for a drink initially and then booked lunch! We were not disappointed! There are meals on the menu which you wouldn’t find on your standard pub grub, which is what makes the difference. Lovely home cooked pork dish, Curried Goat, and according to my wife, one of the tastiest Burgers she’d ever eaten - and she should know! This little gem is Well worth a visit.

Never disappoints. We are lucky to have this as our local pub. Went for lunch last weekend. Great food, lovely staff in a beautiful setting. A real treasure.

Fantastic family owned pub with great staff service food and ambience. The main course is so ample that nothing else is needed.

we had been going to the halt regularly over many years then bought a place in london as well as our local house which meant we went much less to local restaurants however we returned last saturday and we had a very nice meal ,...

Lovely village pub, the garden is beautiful full of lovely colourful plants. A very well looked after garden. Food lovely I had the vegetarian mezza and partner had butternut squash risotto. Full compliments to the chef. Over all a lovely afternoon spent in the pub...

I have been to this pub many times. I went for an excellent Sunday lunch then sat at the bar and had a great conversation with some regulars. The staff are lovely.

Really relaxed environment. Lovely mix of clientele. The menu is quite small but with good variety of seasonal ingredients. Dog friendly The food was excellent we had tempura asparagus which was beautifully cooked. Lovely wine well priced. £24 for a bingo verde

This is a fantastic and popular pub. I have only been for Sunday lunch they do 2 sittings and it is generally fully booked

Our second visit to this lovely dog friendly pub. Won’t be out last! Food was amazing and service with a smile. Dogs enjoyed it too.

Met chums who live nearby for lunch. Very tasty food and drink and a great atmosphere. Rather surprising that I liked the fact it reminded me of pubs of old in a nice way. I'm getting slightly jaded with all the Farrow & Ball decor...

I went for lunch again this Sunday. There are 2 sittings and the pub was packed. The service was still superb. I had a generous portion of slow cooked shoulder of pork with crackling stuffing roast potatoes sweet potatoes cauliflower cheese and leek. All for...

Excellent Sunday Lunch today, slow cooked pork/great crackling, plus exemplary cauliflower cheese/stuffing etc etc. Good beer, local wine and gins plus fair pricing. Look forward to returning.

Three women, who have known each other since school - over 40 years - met for lunch there today. The table was booked for 12.30pm....and at 17.00...we were still there nattering! Even though the pub was heaving, which was pleasing to see - the staff...

The Salehurst Halt provides everything you could want from a gastropub. Great food in a totally relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff. Both mains were superb and the cheesecake was out of this world, even with somebody helping themselves to mine there was plenty too. They...

Honestly, one of the BEST roasts I've ever had... The lamb was gorgeous! This is a really wonderful pub and the staff were fantastic... always smiling and polite even when incredibly busy! Dog friendly, which was a real bonus and our pooches were even treated...

My whole experience at this pub was fantastic from start to finish. The moment we walked through the doors, we were greeted immediately by really friendly staff who showed us to our seats and took our drinks order straight away. (Rachel) then came back very...

The Salehurst Halt combines unusual but lovely food with great beer options and a proper pub atmosphere that so many larger pub restaurants have lost. It has a wonderful terrace for sunny days covered by a huge vine. If you haven't tried it, you should.

What a beautifully welcoming sight at the end of a long walk. To make it even better, the hospitality, beer and food exceeded expectations. Lovely lunch on the terrace under the vines. I had to be torn away. Fortunately your not too far from home...

We arrived in Robertsbridge last night after a long journey and after reading reviews decided on Salehurst halt for a meal. We chose lamb tikka masala with homemade onion bargee and popadom. The masala was 4 small pieces of lamb in what was actually a...

My sister took us here today for lunch and it was delicious. We had the burgers, Reuben sandwiches and pork ribs. The pub had a lovely ambience, a nice sunny garden to sit out in and the staff were very friendly and provided prompt service....

Had lunch here this afternoon, what a find,! The Lamb chunk was exceptional, really enjoyed it.. Very helpful friendly staff too.. 😊

Went as a family to the ‘Ribs Night ‘ on Tuesday , top nosh ribs with the most delicious sauce ever . Very friendly bar staff , a perfect treat for a Tuesday in January , we will be returning very soon

Very cross that the information on your website is missing, or at best very unclear, that restaurant is closed Sunday evenings. Please update it!!!! It was bad enough that I rang at 4:20 to check and had no response to my message so had to...

Brought two elderly friends with us as one was celebrating her 80th birthday. Choices very limited, even the fish and chips was Goujons so that ruled out good old fish and chips. Three of us had burgers, very average and one had Jambalaya . This...

I booked a table for Sunday lunch as I have been reading good reviews about this place. It’s situated in a lovely village and the restaurant offers a lovely view. Their Sunday menu is limited, there’s not much to choose from. My husband and I...

We booked a table at the Halt today for the 3rd time and once again we were not disappointed. We sat outside in the garden and both ordered the Slovaki chicken flat bread with tzatziki, pickled red onions and malfouf salad. The food was delicious,...

Parking a problem but the staff are excellent at advising where to go, had lunch and to be fair it was not that good, had a Greek dish and after removing the vast amount of coleslaw 2 small pieces of chicken appeared, can’t understand the...

A lovely hidden gem of a garden and a perfect spot for sundowners. The food was good, but we were expecting something more locally sourced/reflective of the area. Lovely to try some different local wine. We’ll probably be back.

This pub serves excellent ale, local wines and quality pub food. Service is efficient and friendly. They must get virtually no passing trade, so being in a small village they must rely on their reputation. The pub has few frills, but we loved the rear...

One of the nicest pubs I have been to. We are two families, with a kid each (6 year old boys) and we walked from Bodiam, where we are camping, to Salehurst, having been told the Halt was a good pub to visit. It certainly...

Four of us enjoyed a lunch in the sunshine here. Service superb and chef came out to speak with us personally as one of our party had allergies. Totally accommodating and created something special for us. Fabulous food - really interesting and well put together....

We booked a table at the Saleshurts Halt at the end of our circular walk to Bodiham. Unfortunately due to mis-timing the route and a foot path closure we were an hour late, We did phone ahead to warn the pub, and despite it being...

Friendly, relaxed, good food and beer, pleasant outdoors and characterful inside. A classic country pub that we look forward to returning to.

Went twice in late June. The welcome for us and our Labrador was warm and generous. The food was superb and the prices reasonable would recommend to anyone.

An attractive pub and terraces. A warm Saturday evening in a "peaceful" village pub, and we thought we were fortunate to get a table outside. But straight away it became evident this was not a good place to sit. Several young children were screaming and...

a lunch with some of our family , very busy although it was a tuesday , service a bit slow because of the numbers but really the food was so good we forgave the wait completely , terrific burgers , spicy chicken on flat bread...

What a lovely place, lovely staff, fab food, and great ambiance. It's the whole package. It's a place you don't want to share but you have to Loved the bar of pennies ❤ and the wooden seat reminded me of angel wings x

We stopped off here for just a drink after a country walk, so I can't comment on the food. But I can comment on the raised terrace, which is delightful, and has fantastic views over the surrounding countryside. I must say, though, that, with decent...

We spent a few days in Battle and after a busy day sightseeing my husband fancied a pint of real ale. He used his CAMRA app and The Salehurst Halt was the closest to Claverton country house hotel. On arrival we passed a customer outside...

The meal was so good, we had korean chicken wings, ribs, mac n cheese and chips. The wings and ribs were so tasty and tender. We sat out on the patio area, the sun was shining and it was a perfect evening. Service was also very good. Can't wait to visit again.

Lunchtime visit. Best tandoori chicken flat bread and a great pub with a lovely garden with views. 👍👍

Called off spec just after 14:30 , made very welcome and able to get lunch and a couple of drinks , great food very freindly staff , we live locally and will definitely be visiting again its great having fantastic locals , you feel on...

Lovely early evening meal, we moved to the village a year ago, have had several take aways during lockdown, and it was lovely to be sitting in the garden eating the great food and drinking the local IPA. Thanks guys!

Popped in for dinner on a Friday evening, chose the fish cakes and they were delicious! Staff were attentive and helpful. Food seemed reasonably priced.

We drove to this area Thursday night to do some camping. I couldn’t get out of work on time and so we were running late. This wasn’t a problem but we soon realised we hadn’t booked anywhere to eat and wIt’s the new 22.00 closing...

A lovely pub in a lovely little village. The garden has grapes hanging from the trees and views, the decor is understated and rural and the whole atmosphere says friendly and welcoming. The food was stunning. My standout was the Cottage Pie. My wife's the...

Lovely welcome, v friendly staff. We were a group from London visiting. Food was great and a member of our party loved the vegan option! Great garden out the back. Definitely recommend

Three of us went here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. From the moment we were warmly welcomed, we all knew it was going to be good. And it was. Great food, amazing setting and wonderful hosting. Highly recommended.

We have not been out much since lockdown, we went to one pub a few weeks ago and it was a nightmare a pub with no understanding of how to socially distance. The HALT could not be more different. One way system in place warning lights to tell you if the toilets are occupied, hand sanitizer everywhere. We did not eat but might next time. Spacing was very good and willingness of the staff was great. The only reason they did not get 5/5 is waiting staff did not mask up and there was smoking on the main veranda while food was being served. We will be back.

A lovely little village pub - we stopped for lunch and had the most delicious breaded plaice mushed peas and chips. Covid safety measures in place included a one way system through the garden and a red/green 'traffic light' indicator for the toilets to prevent overcrowding of the corridor. Staff were friendly and accommodating.

A lovely pub in a beautiful setting. The bar staff, especially Mia, were wonderful - thank you! ❤️😘

Booked in advance, asked to hand sanitize on arrival and taken to the table where the menu was viewed with a QR code. Safe and secure......until knives and forks were brought in a bundle in the waitresses' s hand and the we also found the table sticky. Never mind - we cleaned both and enjoyed the view. Pizzas were freshly cooked in the outdoor oven and were lovely. Overall, very enjoyable, good food and friendly staff. I would suggest that management advise people when booking if there are parties being held in the marquee. When we went there was a 40th birthday party taking place - bringing a different atmosphere to the one we had expected. None of the guests were social distancing and none of the staff were advising them too. I can't imagine they had everyone's contact details either. Not great.

We (all 16 of us!) wanted to enjoy a walk from a nearby campsite in Bodiam to a pub for lunch; and we found The Salehurst Halt was not too far away!It was just after the relaxation of rules for pubs, so was a little anxious about (a) being able to book something outside for so many people and (b) ensuring we and staff were safe and abiding to the rules.The experience and feeling of comfort with a controlled area outside for us all (under our own marquee!) was a huge relief and on top of that, the process of ordering food and drinks for 3 different families through their phone app (scan a QR code on your table) was flawless. We also could order in person and was attend to perfectly by the lovely staff there.The food was great for everyone, catering for kids’ tastes, and a few years of us were vegetarian too. Personally the sea salt fish and chips was amazing!Their back garden is beautiful with lots of flowers and baskets in bloom, and we will make sure to return again soon when their outdoor pizza oven is up and running.Thanks to everyone who looked after us - you were all great! x

We visited one of our favourite pubs for our first Sunday lunch out since lockdown. A lovely sunny day but we were given a table under a dingy awning. The garden that used to be beautiful looked overgrown and neglected. Covid measures were in place such as menus accessed by mobile, hand sanitiser on entry and tables spaced but we saw tables used and vacated and used again and not sanitised in between. We ordered drinks and food at the same time and the food arrived almost instantly but drinks arrived much later. The roast pork was OK which was a good thing as there was no other choice. We would have stayed for a second drink had there been a table in the sun available - there wasn’t so we left to have a drink in the beautiful garden of our very well sanitised local pub.

My favourite Sussex pub. Great food, excellent beers, friendly staff , a pun which leaves you feeling good every time.

Well what can I say , another superb Sunday roast at the salehurst halt. So well cooked and scrumptious!! Definitely the best Sunday roast for miles ,,,

Visited yesterday without a booking in the evening and warmly welcomed at this lovely traditional pub. The food was brilliant and service great, even got told off for not eating all my sprouts! Highly recommended, go there if you're in the area.

Sunday lunch & a birthday celebration for our niece. A really traditional village pub, serving a nice selection of local beers and home cooked food. Great service - recommended.

Have visited a few times enroute to see my mum and on each occasion the experience has been lovely. The setting is beautiful, the food delicious and very well executed but the gem really is the warm yet efficient service. Whether it be quiet or incredibly busy. At a time when customer service is usually minimal with token gestures the staff surpass themselves and on each occasion have gone out of their way to enable us to enjoy our visit. Would and do strongly recommend

Had Sunday lunch in this lovely, friendly pub today, I can honestly say I have never eaten such delicious roast beef, in a restaurant. The whole meal, veg, roast potatoes, yorkshire pub and scrummy gravy was a perfect delight, all piping hot and served quickly. I cannot recommend this pub enough. All the staff are very pleasant and to cap it all, it's dog friendly !! P.S. the desserts are to die for as well!

Visited the pub for the first time. There was a varied menu & was cooked beautifully. Would visit again if we are in the area.

We are regulars and I was worried it was beginning to lose its “crown” as the best pub in the area. But the roast pork last Sunday was fabulous and so was the service. Back on top again! Well done guys keep up the good work.

Our party of six had a lovely lunch and enjoyable afternoon in the garden of the Salehurst Halt. All our meals were delicious and piping hot. The views from the garden were outstanding.The staff were great and not overly attentive, just right! We would most certainly recommend a visit to this hidden gem.

Visited and found bar staff rude and a lady called Rachel unhelpful. Do not use this pub although food good so need to sort out bar staff and manager Rachel

This is the best pub in the area but unusually today the food was a little disappointing. I had the lamb Moussaka with Greek salad which was quite burnt on the top with not a lot of lamb and the salad was not Greek, it was almost raw beans and chopped tomato. My husband said his slow roast belly pork was perfect. The plum pavlova was excellent if a little large. The faults in the food can be forgiven as they are outweighed by the lovely friendly landlady, the beautifully kept beer and the real pub atmosphere. We will be back soon.

Beautiful village pub with fantastic country views from the garden. Very friendly staff. Feels like an authentic community hub. We had a nice meal that was reasonably priced - good selection of specials to choose from. Really enjoyed the expresso creme brûlée, which was delicious. Will definitely return - especially as we’ve heard that the pizza night is a must.

Wednesday night is pizza night and I am completely hooked. Simple but delicious, I can see why the restaurant was so busy. Reasonably priced Gorgeous garden Good service

We arranged to meet 2 friends here for lunch- it’s a favourite destination of us all. We left an answerphone message to book and arrived to be greeted by the lovely landlady and to find our table in the garden prepared. We sat under the vine in the always pretty garden. The men ordered the chicken curry and the ladies the best quiche we had ever tasted. The beer and wine were excellent and the puddings divine. Thank you for a super time.

I chose the fishcakes as there was nothing else on the menu I liked. They were surprisingly good. My husband had the salmon which he enjoyed. The waiting time between ordering the starter & it being served was long, as was the main meal. We had to ask if we'd been forgotten. It was lovely sitting in the garden on a warm day enjoying our lunch.

My wife and I travelled over from Brighton having read the reviews, for Sunday lunch. The pub had a lovely local atmosphere and was friendly. The staff were especially welcoming. We ordered the slow roasted pork which was so tender. Unfortunately we had to chase the bar for the veg which took another 10 mins to arrive. Seems ours had been served to another table. They were very apologetic though.

We picked this one out for a lunchtime stop on the way down to the south coast as it is a short detour off the A21.

We changed our minds about which restaurant to go to at the last minute. We have always enjoyed The George in Robertsbridge but we noticed on Tripadvisor that Salehurst Halt had a higher rating, so thought we would try it out. I have to say the food, when it came, was good, but waiting 30 minutes for a starter and another 45 minutes for main course was unacceptable. Other things like having to ask for cutlery and serviettes added to the haphazard service, The waiting and bar staff seemed totally disorganised. There was no apology for the delay and we noticed that other customers got up and walked out. A pity, as the French onion soup and fish stew was really well cooked and tasty.

A small group passing through Salehurst today at lunchtime, and we were pre-booked for our stop at this venue for our refuelling along the way.

A cozy traditional country pub with good beer (and I'm reliably informed by my wife, a good selection of wines, gins, vodkas and tonics!), and better food. Great in Summer and when the weather's good as it has a lovely beer garden and guests can spill outside, but unfortunately can get very busy if the weather's not soo good.

Its a very relaxed atmosphere with a log fire in the winter and a gorgeous garden patio in the summer. The staff are always friendly and accomodating. If you want something thats not on the menu they do their utmost to accomodate you. I've been there at all different times and days and it is always excellent service.

Came yesterday as staying at Poppinghole Farm for a spa break

Following the good reviews we opted for a Saturday night meal out at the salehurst holt. It was quite chilly in the pub with no heating on. Our starters were good. The chef told us while we were eating our starters that the two rib eye steaks weren’t good enough so asked if the flatiron steak would be ok. When they were served they certainly weren’t succulent in any way! Pudding - ice cream from a cardboard pot and a cheesecake that the base couldn’t be cut even with a knife. Cross this one of your list!

We went for lunch here with a friend who knew about the place and were blown away by the meal we had. This was simply good old fashioned home style cooking at its best. We did have a reservation which was just as well as I very much doubt you would get a table without booking. The menu is not extensive and once the food is gone that is it so you know whatever you order is going to be fresh. Lovely atmosphere with very friendly locals and excellent service from the waiting staff. We had the roast of the day which was 12 hour slow cooked pork - OMG it was delicious and just fell apart and the crackling was so good - probably the best I have ever eaten. Wonderfully cooked vegetables and great flavoured cider gravy. Our friend is vegetarian so opted for the nut roast which she said was the best she had tasted and kept on raving about the mushroom gravy she had with it, it was so good. A great success and we have made plans to go back there in warmer weather so we can enjoy the views from the beer garden at the back of the property

It's been a long time since I've been inspired to review a pub but on Sunday 9th Dec my group of walkers descended for Sunday lunch, our first time there as it happens. First I had the best pint of Harveys Sussex bitter I've ever drank and I've had more than a few over the years, landlady assured me the pipes were cleaned weekly - thumbs up - and then we had Sunday roast - excellent with more than enough on the plate for 10 hungry walkers. 2 of our group to be awkward wanted apple crumble which wasn't on the menu so after a word with the chef they found just enough apples to make the required dish. result, happy hikers. We will be back as the man said. A very busy country pub so a bit noisy but we call it 'atmosphere' If the local vicar goes there it's good enough for me.

The food and service were as good as usual, but the noise made by two, largely unsupervised young children playing at a nearby table was unacceptable. They did not appear to be with any customers. It was more like being in a nursery rather than a pub for lunch with friends.