The Ash Tree Inn in Rother

We went for Sunday lunch. There were 13 of us, a mix of adults, children and 2 babies. Had a little nook to ourselves. You would never know the pub was there without Google. Very rural, but so lovely, oldie worldie and a lovely outside area overlooking fields. Food was lovely, staff were lovely. Cannot fault it in any way, considering there were so many of us. We were lucky enough to be able to sit outside afterwards for coffee, as the weather was warm and the children needed to get outside. Would definitely recommend. Thank you for your good food and good service.

Absolute gem of a pub. The food is fantastic and there is always a specials board to keep the menu varied. The staff are so welcoming. It is a treat to visit this pub. We will be back!

Nice food, well presented and very tasty, lovely staff, very friendly. Dog friendly as well, which is always a bonus. Parking is good. Free WiFi, what more do you need? Would recommend to anyone.

Very friendly staff, the food was excellent One member of staff Phoebe went way above her job and draw pictures of mains snd deserts, which made our night. Well recommended

Five of us went here for an evening meal on a very dark & wet night in early Feb 2024. We had a Very good meal with excellent service in a great little rural pub. Venison burgers were really good! Thank god for satnav though!

We visit regularly for lunch with friends, including previous Christmases, and this was the first time that we left feeling a little disappointed. We enjoyed our visit but felt that the food let us down. Some of the portions weren’t as generous as usual and the non-meat eaters didn’t feel well catered for. A slice of bread with the salmon starter ( not to mention a prawn/ slice of avocado) and enough warm milk for all with the coffee are small ideas that would have made quite a difference to our perceptions.

We were a party of 17 for a Christmas get together. Superb food,service and atmosphere. A difficult task to serve that many people with different dishes successfully, but the staff did this so well. This is a beautiful country pub, in a glorious setting and I can't recommend it highly enough.

Sunday Roast with loads of veg, all the trimmings and gravy that is the best I have ever tasted. Have been regular visitors for a few years but the Sunday lunches we have had the last two weeks (last week was so good we had to go again this week) are better than ever.

We were given a very warm welcome. Our reserved table was next to the cozy open fire. We had a lovely 2 course lunch - plenty of choice from daily specials menu. I enjoyed fillet of sea bass and my husband said the lamb pie of the day was delicious. There was a plentiful supply of well cooked vegetables. Well kept ale accompanied the meal. Good value traditional meal without being pretentious. Views from the newly laid out garden to the rear were stunning - west facing so the sunsets must be amazing. Ample parking which is good as the local bus service only runs once a fortnight!

Lovely welcoming pub great atmosphere and friendly staff. Good menu and specials board and all food was beautifully cooked and very tasty. We sat by a lovely open fire in an attractive side room. Will visit again next time we are in the area.

What a lovely pub. Had a great Sunday roast in front of the fire. Friendly staff and beautiful location. We’ll be back!

Very very poor food, had to wait 1 1/2 hours for our food and it was very cold waiting as no fire had been lit so my daughter lit the fire. Have been here before quite a lot but not now good good

Very disappointing meal - oversalted beef bourguignon. Given an explanation of saltyness told, no salt added. The response gave impression they have had comment before but best plan is to avoid.

The Ash Tree is deceptive. Not pretentious just a great pub, with great service and great food for the following reasons: 1. It doesn't try to be anything but what it is - A pub, no fancy banquette seating of "colours of the day" Just a good old country pub, with all the charm that goes with it. 2. It's a Free House so beers and ales to suit all and a fantastic selection of wines. 3. The team are lovely, good fun, polite and always helpful. 4. The deceptive bit - you see the menu on Facebook / the net. Looks good, right, traditional almost. But what you don't see is the Specials There's at least 2-3 starters, 3-5 Mains and 2-3 desserts. And they are worth looking at and trying, e.g. Skate wing, Sea Bass with Samphire, Confit of Duck, Chocolate Delice, to name a few that were on yesterday. All really tasty and well presented and great value. In terms of eateries, this is one of my favourite, in terms of eating in pubs, my favourite by far.

Fabulous meal good beer well worth a visit, I had Sunday roast the belly pork was probably the best I have tasted, the veg well cooked and a lovely side dish of leeks in cheese dauce. Excellent crackling to die for..

Really lovely place we didn't even know was there! Beautiful setting, very friendly staff and delicious food. My partner, myself and our young baby felt very welcome and comfortable here. We had baked camembert to start and halloumi and mushroom burgers for mains (sadly, we...

Very good value, tasty and well cooked, we had the baked cod from the specials board. A nice welcome and a pleasant old fashioned vibe. We will be back.

Lovely country pub in a beautiful area. My husband had a starter of asparagus with Parma ham and Parmesan. Our mains were chicken in a white wine and chorizo sauce and slow roasted belly of pork. The food was delicious, and portions were very generous...

Best ever roast! We used to come here a lot but for some reason we haven’t been for a long time. Decided last minute today that we needed a roast and called on the off chance of a table. Managed to fit us in on...

We found this lovely pub by chance and booked for Sunday Lunch. The pub looked bright and welcoming, the interior was pretty without that false 'done up' look. Sunday lunch was superb - generous portions of freshly carved meat with a great choice of beef,...

I would...And DO intend to return.. Looking forward to it. Within minutes, was like being in my favourite "local". Photos to follow.

Recommended this restaurant to our parents as had eaten here before and decided to go back for my birthday meal. Booked for 7.30pm. Had to ask staff to take our food order at 8.10 as we had been forgotten . Had to ask about our...

Food was good but not as amazing as others say, standard pub food, desserts were not great. Service was slow and we were served by nearly every member of staff so didn’t seem very smooth we got asked multiple times if we had ordered after...

We had the pleasure of visiting the Ash Tree Inn on Friday night. We'd booked a table for dinner in advance, but ended up arriving here earlier than expected. We received a warm welcome from the landlady and were able to be seated early. Beer...

Went here for a nice Sunday lunch. Don't mind admitting to being a bit of a foodie and hate paying for over cooked food but the food was cooked to perfection so you could still taste it. It was very good. Quiet country location with...

Friendly service, lovely garden and really good food, Very peaceful with lovely views; sandwiches, chips and main meals all cooked and presented beautifully,

A hidden gem, tucked away in East Sussex, that my girlfriend and I found online and thought sounded nice. Couldn't really have picked a better day to visit (we actually attended in May 2022, but TA won't allow me to go back that far for...

Drop in for lunch after seeing sign on Main Road. Really beautiful, traditional pub with a good choice of pub classics, fish dishes and some thing different. Sat in the garden overlooking the fields and views across the valley. Really friendly welcome and good service....

Absolute gem of a pub 👌 😍 Popped in for lunch today. Awesome staff and amazing food 👌 will definitely be back 🙂

We visited on Sunday over the Easter Holiday Beer fine But the Roast Dinner was the worst I have ever had. The meat was dry and the Potatoes and root vegetables were served in a puddle of gravy with the meat on top. Potatoes were...

We had lunch at this pretty pub in Brown Bread Street, what a delight. Very friendly staff and completely delicious food. I would highly recommend.

Just home from a superb meal. Outstanding food and service to match. Loved the onglet but all our plates were delicious. We will be back!

Recommended lunch here and was not disappointed. Food was great quality and plentiful. Well worth a visit but book as it can get busy!

Great food Table bad location this time In bar area people in and out of the door. Could not take coats off so cold. Restaurant area far better and warmer. Just make sure when booking not to have table in bar area. This is the...

Fish themed evening - highly recommend! Just want to say how delicious the fish dinner was at he Ash Tree yesterday evening. The king prawns were soooo tasty and my husband very much enjoyed the tempura oysters! As for the main dish turbot with champagne...

Just had a lovely meal with my family to thank them for all their help and support following my serious illness, everything was perfect, lovely meals well presented, staff very friendly helpful and welcoming and good value for money, well done to you all

We stopped at the Ash Tree Inn for lunch on our way to the Del A Warr Concert Hall and we were so glad we did. Out in the middle of nowhere away from the bustling crowds it was just what the doctor ordered. It...

What a lovely country pub. Not huge in size but huge in character and friendliness. Meal was the best I've had out for a long while, nothing fancy but well cooked home good and excellent quality.

We have driven past the Ash Tree Inn on a regular basis and have always said we need to try it. Well, last night we did and such a good choice. Staff as soon as we walked in were welcoming and friendly. Great choice of...

Have visited The Ash tree several times and every time the food and service have been perfect. I don’t use the word lightly. The staff are friendly, attentive, chatty and polite. The chef and kitchen staff deliver absolutely delicious food. Generous portions, beautifully seasoned vegetable...

The Ash Tree Inn is a welcoming 17th century pub, located deep in the heart of Sussex. The pub is warm and welcoming and serves a delightful variety of delicious home cooked food. Lots to choose from and something for everyone. Situated a short drive...

Came here from a day at Eastbourne, and I’m so glad I did, the view was incredible and the food is one of the best I’ve had in awhile!! My son aged 5 enjoyed the duck, so did my boyfriend. I have nothing bad to...

It had been many years since I last visited but certainly I had relatives visiting regularly until covid. Early Saturday evening and there was about 16 people in the pub including ourselves and all sat in the garden. No one inside and not a reserved...

Great country pub, which feels like a proper part of the community, serving fabulous food. The front of house staff were first rate, attentive, welcoming and very friendly and the food was outstanding.

We had a warm welcome,in this cosy country pub,well sign posted so easy to find.We had a Sunday roast it was lovely with big Yorkshire's.highly recommend .

We ordered three dishes from the pre starter menu - olives, bread with oil etc and anchovies. There were four of us but we were given three pieces of rather indifferent bread and three cocktail sticks for the olives. Neither small plates, cutlery or napkins...

Took family of 15 for celebration meal...everything was brilliant, well presented, well cooked and well looked after by Tim and the staff....a very friendly and professional approach to the public....

Visited this pub at the end of June. Went with relatives and had a lovely meal all freshly cooked. We had a long wait but it was well worth it was food was excellant Would recommend

A welcoming place with good beers and excellent home cooked fresh food. You will need to book in advance to avoid disappointment.

We visited the Ash Tree Inn for the first time for Fathers Day today. We’ve been struggling to find a decent roast - that can beat my husbands at home (former head chef). Well - we’ve found it and were thrilled with our experience today....

Overpriced and very poor slow service - staff were nice - food was expensive - it wasn't a gourmet experience - although they charged like it was - I had a lamb chop on mashed potato and uncooked beans - £25!! - it's a joke....

Food was outstanding and service from all staff was friendly and efficient. The chef came to the table at the end of the evening and asked if everything was to our liking ( which it was ) will definitely be visiting again. Dan and Nat...

I have to say that I’ve been going to this pub for nearly 20 years and I’ve never had a bad meal - lunch and dinners- friends couples large parties. I have just read a post from a Sophezmug regarding her “severe allergy “ to...

I visited The Ash for the first time a few days ago for a Adele tribute evening. Absolutely fantastic evening with a great bunch of people and delicious food. We had a 2 course sit down meal, the food was beautifully presented and perfectly cooked....

Excellent food and service. All cooked fresh so don’t expect to be seated and food arrive straight away. Service polite, friendly and professional. You have had to manage changes but have came out even better. Keep up the good work

Had a look online for the menu and found their website online to check due to my peanut allergy and the menu had nothing with nuts or peanuts stated. Luckily I was given a menu with the specials on (my partner was not) which stated...

Met up with a couple of friends, for pre booked lunch, (good idea as it was busy). Good pint of Harvey's on draught. We looked at the concise Sunday lunch menu, mackerel pate was super. We all had roasts served outside and they were all...

A lovely sunny day and so we chose to eat lunch in the large peaceful garden. We only went inside to order and also to use the WC but it is a charming pub. The staff were really lovely and the food we had was...

We booked the Ash Tree Inn for a birthday lunch. Although the pub isn’t huge they kindly and comfortably accommodated a party of 17 in our own section of the pub. The staff were lovely, the food and drink was excellent and the setting is...

Nice, homely pub, full of character and characters by the look. A real country place and dog friendly- not that we have one. Roaring fire- always nice Found on Trip Adviser, and tried for the first time, day after the storm Excellent food, nice artisan...

This was our second visit for Sunday lunch; our first had been fabulous. There's nothing wrong with the food, which is excellent and plentiful, with great choices. But they were busy, clearly uderstaffed and the service was really slow. We didn't bother with dessert as we were so fed up with waiting for food. Even then, we waited 20 minutes for the bill (after we asked for it, about eight people entered the bar, and all were served with drinks before we got the bill.

We haven’t been here for probably a couple of years, simply due to the pandemic situation. We returned today with friends for lunch & we were all very impressed with the standard of food, the service & the overall atmosphere of the pub.The menu gives a good selection of food, maybe slightly fish dominant. My husband had the mixed meat roast & says ‘it’s the best roast he’s EVER had in a pub! The portions were a good size & even down to the condiments which were plentiful (not tiny little packets) but individual pots of apple sauce, mint & horseradish & English mustard.Well Done to all involved, we had a fab Sunday lunch!

What a find! In the middle of nowhere and down some winding roads, you will discover this absolute gem of a pub. Super friendly service, happy to have a chat and give advice about the local area. The food was amazing. We can recommend the super homemade cheesecake and whiskey and orange bread n butter pudding. Well worth a visit.

Comfortable pub in beautiful location. Friendly staff and absolutely delicious food served in generous portions at a fair price.

Thus is a real country pub in a quiet backwater. The welcome is warm and friendly, the food absolutely stunning and the beer extremely well-kept. An absolute gem.

We saw the recent good reviews on Trip Advisor and decided to book for a lunchtime 'treat' to see if it was as good as it was made out to be..... and it WAS!From the moment we walked through the door, we received a warm and cheerful welcome, and were provided with prompt and helpful service.If you have a dog, this is certainly a very dog friendly pub/restaurant, and a Bonio biscuit came 'free'. Our pooch felt very much at home here, as did other extremely well behaved doggy patrons on the day.Our lunch was VERY tasty, nicely presented, and good value. The Ash Tree Inn obviously has an extremely good and competent chef.Despite all areas of the premises being busy and full, the atmosphere was one of quiet, serene and happy customers. It's so nice to find a good 'country' pub and restaurant that maintains the best of our great British tradition.This was well worth the visit, and we will not hesitate to visit again.

What a gorgeous pub. The service was so friendly and relaxed. We sat in the garden as it was warm - lovely countryside views. The food was delicious, we both had sandwiches which are served with fries and salad. The fish finger sandwich is brilliant. These will fill you up. We treated ourselves to dessert and these were the best desserts I had had in a long while. Can't wait to go back, great value too!

Unreal food specially the pork belly. We where great by great views, friendly staff. Then came the food wow I mean the pork belly I can’t recommend enough. It’s out of the way but definitely worth the visit.

Every part of our evening here at the Ash Tree was first class. Atmosphere, service, friendliness and, more importantly the food. Really lovely steak meals and a homemade cheesecake to die for!. Lovely to be back here as regularly as possible. Good value evening out and all edible!! No complaints.

Went to this place for lunch and had a ploughmans, really nice size, lovely cheddar. staff were also very pleasant. The only negative it was a bit grubby here and there. Maybe the cleaner was on holiday. My husband commented on the marks on the radiators, couldn't make up his mind if it was rust or stains. Just needs a clean up.As I say it was really nice other than that and we will most probably go back.

Not sure if I should be telling you this, cos then you're go and I won't be able to get in!This is an oldy worldy pub, in the middle of nowhere and yet is always busy. Why? The food is great, the service is great, the outlook when you're in the garden is great. Natalie, Naomi, and the team are really friendly and go out of their way to give a good experience. The food portions are a good size and the menu covers all bases, from ploughman's to steak and kidney pudding to Salmon with Scallops, all of which have excellent flavour and well presented. Overall great value for money.

Amazing food and a great welcome. We were a group of four and the experience was first class. Fresh fish cooked perfectly and good steak pies. Desserts were perfect. Pannacotta is really special. Service with a smile and genuine kindness. We will be back.

Having spent most of the day in wonderful Hastings Old Town followed by an amble in bygone Battle, we spontaneously booked Ash Tree for an early dinner and weren’t disappointed. The steak and kid pud with creamy mash was to die for! Lovely staff and all within a beautiful, historical peaceful setting - it was the icing on the cake to a much needed day’s escape from reality. A hidden gem!

The roads leading to The Ash Tree Inn are lovely and when you get there you will find a lovely country pub. The welcome was great, felt comfortable straight away. My wife and I had a really tasty Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Curry. I can honestly state that this was one of the best meals I have had. I'm vegan and my wife is a veggie, all I can say is that Naomi, Henry and Natalie, the chef of the day, made sure we were fully catered for throughout. We were made aware of what items were used and their suitability for our dietary needs, the meal was freshly prepared, was a great size and nice and hot. Jackie had a lemon posset for desert and she said the taste was fantastic. I recommend The Ash Tree Inn to everyone, but make sure you book a table.

Just had a wonderful meal - possibly over large portions but who's complaining! We had steak and kidney pudding, pork belly and fish and chips. All cooked to perfection and very tasty. So nice to have freshly cooked vegetables. We had a lovely welcome and friendly service.Good outside space.Happily recommend

Wow, what a great Sunday roast we all had for our special family occasion! Staff were so friendly and attentive and the food was super tasty.

Really nice food! Friendly people, lots of space, and they were very accommodating as we had a little one with us as well!

Went with friends for Sunday lunch and what a great time we had. Lovely friendly and attentive staff and a delicious roast dinner. The pub itself is charming and in an idyllic location. Fast efficient service on a very hot day so we’ll done to all the staff.

This pub is in the middle of nowhere BUT don’t let that put you off. The views from the garden are fantastic the beer on tap perfectly conditioned & they also have more popular options. We arrived as they opened on a Wednesday evening & at 1st we’re not sure but we received a warm welcome & despite being fully booked they had capacity for walk ins, which is great planning on their part. I had pie of the day lamb and mint, my wife the steak which we both enjoyed. Despite being a Wednesday evening we watched as a steady stream of cars pulled into the car park & the Ash Tree Inn had filled up by the time we left at around 7 pm, there’s a reason this is a great pub with great food.

This pub isn’t the most local to us but the hour’s round trip us worthwhile. The service is good, the food consistently great and we keep returning.

The food was excellent as always We sat outside in the hut !! which was fun and slightly sheltered and the heat lamps helped. Service was friendly and attentive The Ash does pub food and a pint of Harveys really well.

This is a lovely location and the food is great. The staff are friendly. However the service needs a lot of work. My group of 5 arrived at 12 as it opened, and were the only customers for a while. However it was 20+ minutes before drinks orders were taken, and then we had to wait to place food orders separately. So it was gone 1pm before we got any food. The food came out in stages and the cutlery and condiments came out last, so we had to sit and watch the food getting cold while we waited for knives and forks. The side dishes also came out nearly ten minutes after the main plates. I realise it’s quite a trip from pub to garden, so my suggestions are as follows: give up on fancy plating and put the sides on the same plate as the main to reduce the number of trips; take food orders at the same time as the drinks order; bring cutlery and condiments with the drinks so they are ready. In case this was a one-off, two of us came for drinks one evening, but waited 20 minutes without anyone even greeting us, so gave up and left. Shame that some very simple issues really left us with a bad impression.

My family and I enjoyed an amazing roast with great service and atmosphere! Would highly recommend!! Ps. Cheesy leeks are revolutionary for me

Our first takeaway Sunday Roast from the pub and it was very good. It was Roast Shoulder of Lamb, which as you would expect is a little fatty, bu the flavour was good and all the veg that went with it was really fresh. Cheesy leeks, excellent as was the creamed swede.Easy collection and, yes, will be going back.

Tucked away in the hamlet of Ashburnham, about 10 minutes outside of Battle, is the beautiful country pub The Ash Tree Inn. Set in bucolic splendour this place is more than just your bog standard pub grub. The specials board is loaded with local fish and meat whilst purists will be happy with some classic English fayre. I had steak and kidney pudding, when was the last time anyone saw that on a menu? Magic. Plus reasonably priced.

My wife and I have just had Sunday lunch at this wonderful gastropub. We had pre-booked which seemed to be a necessity considering the pub’s obvious popularity. Our starters were sublime - lobster pieces in a light and crisp tempura batter and beetroot and gin cured salmon. My wife had red mullet for main course (plenty of variety on this menu) and I had the mixed roast. To be picky, I would have preferred the Yorkshire pudding and potatoes to be crisper but the meat was very tender and plentiful. Neither of us could clear our plates, such was the size of the servings. Again, interesting options for desserts - lemon posset and panne cotta finishing our meal off nicely. Service was friendly and efficient and Covid security measures were front and centre.

Family party of one vega, one vegetarian and four meat eaters. They provided us excellent meals taking into account dietary requirements. The vegan emailed in advance to confirm her needs the food was plentiful and of a high standard. They are very dog friendly too and the staff are excellent too.

A nice enough pub and a large, varied menu as long as you eat meat and/or fish but, on the day I went at least, only one vegetarian option - macaroni cheese. The dish itself was fine but come on, this is 2020, provide some choice.

We visited The AshTree Inn after reading the great reviews on Tripadvisor and were not disappointed. The mixed roast lunch was absolutely perfect, absolutely not to be missed!

We've been 3 times already in September! Nothing to add to all the positive comments already left but please don't tell too many people! My sister who eats in Ramsay and Corrigan established eateries is still raving about the seafood linguine.

Have visited twice and didn’t disappoint quality food the mussels were Devine the garden has excellent views could not find fault can’t wait for the next visit 😊

Best Sunday lunch that I have had in a long time! Been 3 weeks in a row and the quality and quantity has not changed, whether it is a roast pork or beef the food is fab. Cheesy leeks are a must! If you have enough space for a dessert, sticky toffee pudding is highly recommended. Staff are fab, cannot do enough for you. Visit the pub, you won't regret it!

We stopped at this pub which was recommended to us by the owners of the holiday cottage we were staying at. The weather was lovely so we were able to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful view. The food was great, I loved the homemade soup (a great vegan option for me) and my husband and son had very tasty homemade burgers and chips. Generous portions and quiet, relaxing setting. Definitely recommended!

One of the best Sunday lunches ever. Great staff and lovely social distancing The star of the lunch was the ‘cheesy leeks’. Be sure to ask for this!And the garden enjoys stunning views over the Beautiful Sussex countryside My first visit but we’ll be back

LOVE this place. Staff great and Natalie the landlady is brilliant. We're blessed in our part of East Sussex to have some great pubs offering great food. The Ash Tree Inn is among the very, very best. It never lets you down, regardless of whether you visit for a quiet afternoon pint, lunch or full-on dinner.

Thank you Trip Advisor. Having just visited the Hastings Art Gallery we decided to stop off for lunch somewhere near Battle, on the way home. A quick TA search came up with this pub and it was an absolute delight. It's certainly a bit out of the way and I can't imagine we would have ever chanced upon it, but we are so glad we found it. It's a great place, cosy and comfortable, with different rooms including at least two with roaring log fires. We received and warm welcome from the bar staff and enjoyed our drinks from a wide selection, including, to my husband's delight, Harvey's Ale. There is an extensive menu catering for every need and in addition an impressive specials board. We both chose Lamb Rump from the Specials and it was absolutely delicious. The drinks, service, food and atmosphere in this pub are absolutely spot on, couldn't fault it. Consequently a well earned 5 without hesitation.

Stopped here on the off chance for lunch and it was very good. Very tasty. Cooked and presented well. Nice pub.

Went for lunch today any it was delicious Couldn’t fault it , I had the roast it was very nice and the crumble for pudding.we will definitely go back the young man that served us was very nice and friendly excellent

We’ve been here a couple times for dinner, and have really enjoyed both times! The staff are lovely, the food is AMAZING and they have a great selection of drinks. Lovely gastropub(ish) and would certainly recommend if in the area!

Brilliant little place, Nat and her team work exceedingly hard to make you feel really welcome. Beer always in great nick (Harvey's and usually Long Man) while the food is cooked fresh to order - no fast food or packets - proper.