The Bull Inn in Rother

Absolutely exceeded expectations. Staff were fantastic (and a special recognition for doing such an amazing job in sweltering heat). Great food, lovely place. We went back for a second time during our short stay to Ticehurst and if we are down this way again we’ll definitely book again.

Lovely place to stop for an impromptu lunch. Beautiful spot - classic historic pub in tiny village, down a country lane close to Ticehurst and Bewl Water. Looking for a light lunch - like most pubs round here not much to choose unless you want a blow-out lunch. But it was a lovely day in the sunshine and we sat outside and had utterly delicious ‘light lunches’ - a burrata salad and steak sandwich. Perfect.

Amazing food in a great location. We had a great dinner in this cozy pub, the service was amazing. It was a very memorable experience and we will definitely be returning in the future

Great walk-in lunch. We had a great lunch at the Bull Inn. It was a Sunday and we did not book so took a chance. Staff was very friendly and squeezed us in. Nice atmosphere and good food.

It’s a lovely atmosphere, super cozy. Most of our meals were fine but my steak was just so bad that I had to send it back (it was like eating cardboard). What is unfortunate is that our waitress decided to argue with me about it, then later kept it on the bill and argued with me when I asked for it to be take off (it was taken off but only because I insisted). Note for the Bull management, some customer service lessons might be a great investment.

Found this pub through Tripadvisor had good reviews so thought we’d give it a try & glad we did! Lovely old traditional quirky pub, good choice on menu, great food with a really nice outdoor seating area with both sunny & shady tables. Will be back again.

A charming old pub in the Sussex countryside. We took the detour to refuel on our long (5 hour) hike around Bewl Water. It added almost a (hilly) mile to the walk but definitely worth it. Had to resist the main menu and stick to starters and sides or we’d never get going again. Highly recommend, friendly half-way pit stop on Bewl Water, we plan to come back and try the main menu.

What a fabulous (ancient) Country Pub, well worth finding! Lovely atmosphere, the staff were brilliant! Had a terrific lunch, The Black & Blue (Stilton) Burger cooked to perfection was exceptional. A dozen people in my party, each of them impressed with their meals. And reasonably priced too. Go find it!

Absolutely fabulous meal, staff were friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Pub is cosy and welcoming. I had the lamb rump, devine.

Cosy, traditional pub, great service. The duck stack was quite nice, as was the soup however the fish and chips was a massive let down - too greasy and the chips were soggy and some cold. Other than that, would definitely return for drinks!

Mother's Day lunch. Pub full of happy diners and hounds. Staff welcoming and attentive. Food plentiful and delicious.

Plenty of parking and food was good as was the beer and the service. Managed to keep a cosy pub atmosphere and well worth a visit.

Brilliant food and service! Service was quick, correct and lovely. Food was absolutely delicious and a very good menu! Lovely and welcoming for children and dogs. Lovely end to our day after a walk at Bewl Water.

As the title suggests I have love this place from the first visit. I was introduced to it by my fiancé and we’ve been going there ever since, especially since the pubs/restaurants in this village have nose dived in all respects but the prices which seem to reflect that Gordon Ramsay is the head chef. I’ve read two or three of the reviews here and I may have just been insanely lucky because I’ve never had an experience that has been anything but fantastic. The service has been excellent, the food has been better than I could have hoped for and the overall ambiance has been friendly and welcoming. I only wish the lamb pies would make their way back to the menu.

Food is such a let down. As we are local we would visit much more frequently if they upped their food game. Have given them 4 or 5 chances now as keep hoping the disappointing food was a one off but clearly isn't the case....

Staff were polite and friendly, and pub is in a lovely setting but unfortunately the food was quite average. Burger Bun fell apart so I can only assume (and my fault for not asking) that I was given a Gluten Free bun. Burger was cold...

Reviewing a restaurant is obviously a subjective thing. But I have to say that I have not enjoyed fish and chips less in a long time. The fish was quite nice, to be fair, but the chips weren't what I would call chips at all....

Excellent pub off the main road and close to bewl. Food portions very good with plenty of choice. Service exceptional and welcoming. Inside the bun is traditional which I love with ample of space outside sheltered and non sheltered.

Came here for a bite to eat after a trip to Bewl Water and this didn’t disappoint!! I am a very fussy eater and my partner is a trained chef so was worried the food wouldn’t be up to scratch but it was really good!...

Visited on Saturday evening to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Great ambience, delicious food, professional staff, great choice on menu, loved the decor of the pub. Fabulous evening all round

Ate there in a party of almost 40. Great friendly service, everyone complimented the food. All the staff did their best to make it a great evening, which it was .

Attended a family gathering at the Bull which is in itself a really lovely pub in a great location sadly the same cannot be said about the menu or food. I have titled this "The wonder pub" because I am wondering how it appears to...

The menu appears to be a closely guarded secret and having visited on the 21st May 2022 I now know why! Meeting for a family birthday that we had been invited to, it was with a certain amount of misgiving that we decided to eat...

A fabulous place to eat. You will probably need to book... Delicious food at a reasonable price and lovely friendly service. Highly recommend.

Great pub and great food. Second time we’ve visited one of it biggest assets are the waiting staff they are busy attentive . We ate on a very busy Saturday lunch time and the food was delivered quick and with a smile. Definitely be coming...

We booked this pub for lunch as we were staying at Tinker’s Treehouse and it was within walking distance. What a find! A lovely garden out the front with a pond and resident ducks. We arrived early, but our table was ready and I loved...

A truly rural and ancient pub, with a quirky interior and delightful service - an excellent choice if you have visitors to stay. A well thought-through menu, reasonably priced. My partner's rack of lamb with mustard mash looked and tasted great. However my veggie 'chicken'...

What a fantastic find a real little gem staff, food and atmosphere all first class we would definitely recommend to friends and family

Pulled in by chance and thought it was closed as didn't see the large car park at rear! Greeted by very friendly staff and had lunch which was superb. Garlic prawns and a huge bowl of moules and frites to share. Really tasty.

Really lovely traditional country pub with lots of comfortable outdoor seating (and good car park). The staff were all very friendly, attentive and efficient. We had the steak and the roast beef and both were very tasty and well priced. The sticky toffee pudding was...

Arrived at 5 pm and sat at one of the tables in the garden under a gazebo. All staff were superb as were all the meals ordered for 6 adults and two children. Fortunately the weather was very good so it made a great location.....

We took a late evening meal here for our one-night stay in Benenden before visiting the Big Cat Sanctuary the next day. The staff were so friendly, helpful, and attentive. I was actually taken aback by how nice they were! Just amazing. Thank you! The...

Absolutely lovely welcome to the pub, all the young servers obviously very well trained. One small issue with one of the meals but was dealt with very professionally which is all you can ask for. Thank you.

A lovely well hidden gem of a pub, great food and excellent service. Tried the Steak sandwiches which were superb with awesome chips.

We ate here a few times over the course of our staycation and every dish was 10/10. The service is friendly and efficient and the location/dining area is lovely.

We visited the Bull for a meal just a few weeks ago and the food was excellent and the service adequate, Today June 20th 2021 we returned for a family Fathers' Day lunch. The service was appalling and some of the food was of a...

Long wait for food so don’t call in for a quick snack! Food was average, sat in a very uncomfortable table right next to the entrance which was designed for children, husband’s knee nearly touched his chin, would not class it as a table! Staff...

A month ago we spoke to the very helpful daughter of the owner of the Bull explaining that we wished to invite about 45 people to the Bull for a celebration of our golden wedding, We did not ask for any special deal but the young lady said they could accommodate that number and reserve tables for the Sunday carvery which we of course paying for together with wine and champagne etc. Two dates wee put in the diary then and it was not until we phoned last week and spoke to the owner Mandy. She was both aggressive and rude to my wife explaining that she did not want our guests blocking up tables as she could get 150 covers over lunchtime and at one time called my wife a liar when she explained our conversation with her daughter. It was clear she did not want the business and cancelled the booking. I could go on about that phone call needless to say she left my wife in tears and we shall not be going back.

We have just finished a fantastic meal for my 60th. Very happy. Thank you Mandy. Now looking forward to tomorrows roast lunch!

We love this pub. Lovely home cooked food served by a lovely family in a warm and friendly good old English pub. Nothing over the top, just how a pub should be. Thank you.

Stopped off for drinks and lunch during a group bike ride around Bewl Water. Service, especially the delightful Hayley was excellent and the 8 different meals ordered were all delicious, piping hot and beautifully presented. Lovely, traditional Sussex pub with a pleasant garden.

Though we had no reservation, given a really warm welcome and offered a bench and menu. Just had shared tasty plate nachos. Very warm day, so lovely outside. All staff seemed super friendly and left us wanting to return - being accommodating and positive, despite...

I’m going to be honest!! We were staying in the area and the pub was literally a five min walk from the house, the first time we called first to see if we needed to cook or could just cone down, the guy said there’s...

Have always loved this pub for its pretty surroundings and difficulty finding it! Went last week, not very good weather and was sat underneath a pop up pergola in the garden. Most disappointed, I am one of these people who feels chilly most of the...

We've always liked The Bull but haven't been that much in recent years. We were very impressed with the way they were so organised with the outdoor tables and their outdoor reception area. Very warmly welcomed and shown to a table - with an umbrella,...

What a lovely evening spent at the Bull! The weather was balmy, the serving staff all very attentive, helpful and happy and the food delicious. Thank you!

Excellent restaurant with great food. Very safe during covid-19, tables socially distanced and constantly cleaned. Owner took time to come and talk to each table and welcomed us and our 2 dogs. 5 star, would definitely recommend!

A truly fantastic and authentic old English pub, traditional, warm, cozy ambience! Had a great ABBA New Year! Food is brilliant staff are friendly and attentive. Great selection of ales! Pub located in scenic area with lovely views! Truly one of the best!!!!!!!!!

Went there for an evening meal. Staff friendly, and mostly the system they have in place works - shown to table, informed what to expect. So far so good. Great to see other groups out socialising. However, I feel that those eating could be in...

Yet again another wonderful family Sunday lunch at The Bull. Truly outstanding waitresses who are incredibly attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Visitors were all seated on tables outside due to the current situation. Food is always delicious (favourite being the fish & chips!) ....

I went here a few years ago, and was put off as the food was pretty rubbish (we didn't complain, but just left it) - so I wasn't expecting much. I'd cycled round Bewl with the kids, and they were starving, so I reluctantly agreed...

After a 5 mile circular walk from The Bull Inn we were hungry & my Bull Burger was excellent, however my wife`s Chorizo, Chick Pea & Avocado Salad was a little disappointing. The establishment was well kitted out for Covid 19 regulations & eating outside...

We met up with my brother and his wife for a lunch last week. Unfortunately it was the worst day weather wise, torrential rain, but we made it there and were welcomed instantly even though we were a bit wet!! We had booked and name...

Just got home from the most wonderful Jazz Evening. Traveled from Kent. What a fabulous night! I hope this is something that they will revisit, it really was quite special. Must add, young chap working on the bar was so polite and attentive. Thank you...

A low beamed, country pub with a roaring open fire. The Old Codgers lunch menu is excellent value. Four of us dined for under £80 including two rounds of drinks! The young staff were very helpful and efficient.

It’s been a while since we visited the Bull and how glad I was to have booked for Sunday lunch in January. The roasts were great, good value and plentiful - chicken in particular was a stand out AND served with a Yorkshire pudding which...

Popped in for an ale. Gorgeous English pub, loads of oak, Nosebag was brilliant, people friendly and the service was fantastic

A nice warm and friendly pub with good food and two lovely inglenook fireplaces. A good menu and reasonable prices. Excellent service and altogether a worthwhile visit

Found this place after a couple of hours walking at Bewl. The two large open fires were extremely welcome coming out of the cold. The place is rustic, with old furniture and low beams which all adds to the character. Plenty of customer parking at...

A warning to all! We organised a gathering at the Bull some three months ago and without notice, in explicably the publican cancelled our booking, less than 48 hours before the scheduled party, after visiting them to confirm our arrangements. Interesting, what was previously agreed,...

We held our post-elopement wedding lunch here, and staff couldn’t have been friendlier, more accommodating or more brilliant in helping us celebrate our big day! Thank you so much!

Having planned out weekend spending Saturday walking with our mad Boxer dog, we checked into our accommodation and then ventured out for food and some drinks. We hadn't really thought about where to eat but knew we would like to find a friendly dog friendly...

My friend & i lunched in this beautiful, out of the way, yet convenient location. It is a gorgeous olde worlde pub with an excellent menu & service.

This is a good pub to stop off at if you are cycling around Bewl Water as it is almost half way around. The food is out of this world, they are known for their Fish and Chips, but I had a burger and chips,...

Such a brilliant pub, every time we go this place is brilliant! Such lovely staff and a great atmosphere. Please put fajitas on the menu permanently! Not just as a special!

A little bit of the beaten track but there is a large car park and the pub was very busy on a wednesday evening, so must be a big hit with local people too! We were looked after by the very busy, friendly landlord and...

Was recommended here whilst staying in the area. Lovely old cosy pub with great atmosphere. From the moment we walked in the door until we left the service was fantastic. The three young girls that served us during the evening couldn't have been more friendly...

Easy to make our arrangements, which we updated per the preceding 18 hours with numbers lunching. Table set up ready for us. Dog-friendly ~ absolutely, in bar area. Friendly welcome and great service throughout. I enjoyed my French Onion Soup, followed by a Lemon Posset;...

Went for lunch as a large group of 10. Had a couple of benches outside under the shade which was perfect. Food was great quality and portions were large. Service was good. You order at the bar if you are sitting outside and 'pay as...

We had an unplanned visit to The Bull and we so impressed with the food. We ordered nachos for starters with homemade tortillas and Spanish chorizo, both were superb. We then had various dishes including caesar salad, burger, goats cheese tartelle and bouillabaisse. All were...

a nice location, warm welcome and an enjoyable evening. A large beer garden. A comfortable, cosy dining and drinking area. A lot of dog friendly locals. Beer on tap, wine good and average prices.Will definitely go back.

Popped in whilst on my way home food served all day! Great service great simple food good beer! Enough said

Travelled some distance to this pub because a friend wanted to go there. Pretty uninspired as we arrived. We, 3 fifty something polite gentlemen, pulled in on £30,000 worth of motorcycles. I don’t think we looked short of money . We asked if we could...

Had a very good meal here recently....service as always was very friendly! And as we opted for the senior citizens meal the value was really good.....and food very tasty such a lovely setting....

We were stopping overnight locally, so simply arrived without booking but were greeted by a charming and switched-on person (called Kate?) who listened to our dietary needs and arranged to meet these with cheerful banter that won us over completely. We were seated at a...

After a walk at Bewl water, we decided to find a local pub to have some lunch. We were not disappointed with our find. It was a lovely day so we decided to eat in the garden at the front of the pub. Lots of...

This place couldn’t have been better. We called last minute for a large family gathering 10 adults and 5 kids. They were very happy to accommodate us and when we arrived couldn’t have been more welcoming. Food and service were great. Will definitely head back...

Contrary to most of the reviews I am sorry to say we didn’t stop here, it was a journey down memory lane for us. I find it rather disappointing that so many pubs nowadays have turned themselves into gastropubs, and the meals served seem to...

Down a remote country lane this pub has a typical English rustic feel with beams and open fires. All the staff are excellent and the young barman even saw us parking and was ready to give a huge welcome. It is quite a "doggy" pub...

Popped in here on Saturday evening as cooking was an option I wanted to avoid. Decided to go to a local pub, and thankfully what better choice than The Bull. Great choice of food, wonderful waitresses who were engaging and more than helpful....thank you. Food...

We took our friends to The Bull Inn which is our local and had a fabulous meal, everyone enjoyed their food which was fresh, hearty and wholesome. Large portions which didn't daunt us ( epic appetites). The service as always is top notch from the...

Out for a walk around the lake this was a welcomed site. Friendly service as soon as we arrived. The staff and the manager on duty showed that they cared. The young man that served us, ( sorry didn’t get the name) even thought to...

The family dropped car off at pub then drove to bewl water where we took water taxi to south side. lovely walk to pub which was booked. Lovely old pub in country. Brilliant helpful staff who catered for two young children and four adults. My...

Popped in one late Sunday afternoon. Cosy traditional pub with a roaring fire. Great atmosphere, good service & very tasty food. Would recommend.

Had a lunch with work colleagues at the Bull Inn in December. The pub is nice and clean and a very pleasant country pub. The food was outstanding, especially the chips. We all agreed that we must meet at this pub for lunch on a...

The food here is amazing. We discovered it by accident one day when walking around bewl water. Friendly staff and dogs are welcome!

Birthday lunch with family, food presented well and reasonable sized portions. Family found the burgers really salty. Puds a bit of a disappointment daughter had 2 thin pancakes and chocolate sauce, blob of ice cream £6 I thought this was pricy and she looked a...

Stopped over for lunch after a lovely walk in Bewl Water. Actually parked at Bewl Water and walked about 3 hours to get to the pub. Was very difficult to get a cab back to the car after lunch so if you do not fancy...

What can I say that could possibly do it justice? Such a cosy little pub with massive portions of scrumptious food, really friendly staff and extremely reasonably priced. The steak and kidney pudding was by far one of the best I've ever tasted and the...

Visit on November 5 so pub was fairly quiet but with the dark outside and with candles and bookcases inside was very atmospheric. The staff were very attentive and helped after the accident of a spilt and broken wine glass :-( The menu was good...

My partner and I based our visit on the positive Tripadvisor reviews and were expecting a cosy, relaxed, traditional pub with a fantastic home cooked roast. Whilst the pub lived up to expectations in terms of the ambience, sadly the food did not. Situated a...

I've reviewed this hotel before when I used to sporadically visit, especially after a country walk. I would just iterate that since the refurbishment earlier this year, this food-pub has completely changed for the better. Everything on the menu was gorgeous, but it gets busy...

I don;t want to rave about this place too much as I don't really want others to find it. It's a rare gem. Atmospheric pub, fabulous staff and incredible food.

Following a walk with our dog down to Bewl Water on a rather dull and damp morning we walked into this lovely old pub. The first in at just after twelve noon but soon followed by several other couples seeking a well earned rest. A...

After a walk at Bewl on a sunny day had a late lunch at The Bull. Service relaxed and friendly. Wine list excellent, enjoyed a really good bin end French claret (even thought their President is giving us Brexit grief!). The roast beef was top...

We were staying pretty much next door to the pub, so we popped in 3 times during the week. Each time we found the staff to be really friendly and very accommodating, the food was great and the atmosphere relaxed and happy. A massive recommendation...

Popped in here for a late lunch one Saturday. Sat in the garden at the back as we had a toddler with us. Had a lovely lunch, the staff were friendly and helpful and the food came out pretty quickly. I was disappointed that we...

We went for Sunday lunch as a group of 7. Really lively pub and the staff were super friendly and helpful. Food was good too.

We went to a nearby wedding and stayed over for 1 night. It's a good old fashioned country pub with low beams and all of the old traditional stuff you expect to find in a building that dates back to the 13th century apparently. Great...

Stopped here with my mother on our way home from the coast. We received a warm welcome from the young man behind the bar and were shown to our table. Our food selections (macaroni cheese with bacon & a ham ploughman's) were generous, well presented...