The Cherry Tree in Rother

Great pub great, owners and service also dog friendly, they go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, and very attentive service. If pasing the country side in the area deffo worth a drop in.

Nice pub with very friendly bar staff.

We booked here for a nice meal... reviews were very good, we had a lovely time. The food was nice and the service even better. Family run and very friendly. Darryl and Kim made us feel very welcome and it was lovely to sit after our meal for a good chat by the fire. Definitely recommend. Coco the dog is lovely too, thanks for having us And we'll Definitely be back ☺️

We came for some food and it was great. The owners are really friendly. If you get steak and get to meet Coco the dog, she’ll love you forever.

I had the Cherry Tree burger. The actual burger looked and tasted like an Iceland economy burger. Add a few oven chips, a small pot of coleslaw and charge £15. Not good.

Just popped in for a pint of Harvey's and it was spot-on, exactly what I wanted. Landlord and Landlady really nice and friendly.

Really lovely country pub with friendly staff that are very easy to chat to and offer top notch service. Excellent menu with quality food. Decent amount of parking available, and is walking distance from the village in case there aren't any spaces left. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, and a children's play area is on site too. TVs for live sports/music inside, and a darts area. I had The Cherry Tree Stacker burger, it's not often I'm beaten by the size of a meal so you definitely get your money's worth! Flavour was well balanced throughout, and the chips and coleslaw that comes with it were nice too. There is also a decent selection of drinks at reasonable prices.

Brilliant night, land lady and land lord excellent fun and really looked after 11 lads on a golf weekend. Best pub dog ever

Cozy and family-friendly pub, very friendly owners and service. Food was good, drinks too. Be sure to take a seat in the beer garden when the weather is nice. Disabled-friendly both in terms of personal interaction and local conditions. If we visit England again we will definitely stop by! Greetings from Germany.

Friendly bar man Good 1664 Nice beer garden Beautiful friendly dog 🐶

Stayed and had food from the BBQ. The food was ok, chicken, not too good but good drinks 😋.

Great local pub worth going that little bit further to visit

We found this place while desperately trying to find something to eat on a bank hollidays evening and we were happily surprised to arrive at a Jamaican party organised by the pub. We were welcomed by a very friendly barman and we had a huge amount of good Jamaican barbecue food. There is a spacious car park and a playground for the kids. That was a great improvised diner, thanks guys.

Perfect place for golfing for a few days with mates, so peaceful and quiet, perfect location. The old course is a lovely golf course. The food was perfect, the staff were so friendly and charming, only issue was the very poor selection of beers, terrible really.need to sort it out otherwise a great week had by all.

Super friendly pub, with great food and a lovely atmosphere.

Pleasant meeting, great canine companion, only we Czechs are used to beer foam😀

Fabulous rural pub. The chef is great and the food is fantastic.

Absolutely beautiful establishment great hosts great location made to feel so welcome. Would recommend 100% Food was spot on!!

Really made to feel welcome by Kim abd the team, sat in the elevated garden, south facing, sun on face beer in hand life is good….. what more do I need… yep homemade Lasagne, salad and chips from husband chef….. Soooo tasty… looking forward to coming back to see you guys Steve, Jackie and Princess Bella xxx

Lady behind the bar was extremely friendly and tentative. It started to get a bit busier while we ate our food and you can just feel the local atmosphere everyone. Would absolutely recommend, food was delicious too. I had the chicken kebab sticks and my OH had the Burger.

Super friendly pub serving great reasonably priced food with a varied, delicious menu. “Kid Friendly Gastro Pub” is what it says outside and we weren’t disappointed. Made to feel very welcome and went away feeling full up and very happy. Can’t ask for more than that! We’d encourage anyone to pay a visit.

Unfortunately my partner and I had a bad experience hear, after searching for somewhere for lunch for a while we finally came across this pub and it looked hopeful. We ordered the chicken kebabs and at £17 each we had high hopes. After waiting around half an hour we were told the food will take a little longer to ensure its cooked properly as its fresh. When the food finally came out , after taking a bite of the kebab we discovered it was raw inside. The lady was apologetic and explained her husband the chef doesn't normally do things like this. A real shame really as we left hungry and disappointed so won't return.

Lovely old building, staff and pub atmosphere very welcoming. Food fantastic. Would recommend.

Had a really lovely meal here! Very friendly staff and good honest pub food! Very well priced especially given the portion sizes which were massive! Will be back for another meal soon!

I went for a mid-week lunch with some friends.

Popped in here with Family for an early evening meal and it was really good.

Whist staying at the dale Hill Hotel up the road we popped down to this pub for dinner staff friendly great choice of menu and drinks family run and good atmosphere

Our room that had been booked for months was presumably cancelled without notification as when we arrived at the hotel, no one let us in - saying there was no booking! This left us with nowhere to stay in the middle of the night! Pretty dangerous as well as being extremely unacceptable. I would not choose to stay here in future! Staff were extremely unhelpful!

It was a cold Saturday afternoon in April (that awkward time after lunch & too early for dinner) when we walked in to The Cherry Tree Inn at Ticehurst. I suppose I was hoping for an open fire and a nice atmosphere. There was a fire, but it wasn't lit, and two tables if other guests. No background music, so a slightly awkward silence, and the sign in the car park had said 'gastro' pub! At that point I wanted to walk straight back out again. We had a look at the menu and my family convinced me to stay. I'm so glad they did, the food was excellent, and I suspect all cooked fresh. Fish with rustic chips and an excellent pea puree & generous sized burgers full of taste, just what we wanted. Really great food, just needs a bit if atmosphere at quite times.

Just been taken over my new owners who are a mother and daughter very nice people good food and good atmosphere come here at lunch times in lunch break from work and after work very nice highly recommend

Nice friendly lady behind bar. Lovely menu. Good set menu for lunchtime. All meals very nice super choc brownies. Looking forward to the curry night on a Thursday.

Five adults enjoyed a great night out on Friday night. The service was lovely, friendly without being intrusive. Try the mushrooms as a starter... they are fantastic! I had the cod and chips as a main course and the batter for the fish is really tasty.

Had lunch at the Cherry Tree today. The barman was great. He had just the right degree of banter with the customers and was really helpful and professional. But, knowing that this pub is under new management, we found it a great shame that the new owners did absolutely nothing to engage with their customers, in spite of flitting in and out of the bar. In fact you almost felt that it was beneath them to do so.

Not awful. But certainly wouldn't visit again. Had a glass of wine which was horrible, paid more for drinks here than we did at another local pub that was much nicer and more welcoming!

Después de un año o tan cerrados, el cerezo, ha vuelto a abrir sus puertas, con una nueva dueña, Julie.

Por segunda vez, hemos intentado ir al árbol de cerezo y se ha cerrado. Tiene cerrado? Si es así, es muy triste. En sus días de gloria, fue excelente y pierdan la hospitalidad Ticehurst y excelente comida en este pub.

Bar staff tried very hard ( one in paticular) Food of good quality. Very poor service and organization. Not recommended.

luck warm at best the rest cold cooked yesterday some of it reheated today floor and carpet dirty never again

Pizzas estaban 45 minutos tarde. Sonó dos veces, dijeron en su camino, entonces nos llamaron para decir que no habían regresado. Cuando llegó el hombre de entrega no se disculpó, pero dijo que había un 20% de descuento llevando la factura total de £24. Me dijo que solo pagaría £20, así que el hombre entrega tomó mi dinero, y las pizzas y a la izquierda. Tuve que correr tras él gritando a dar mi dinero de vuelta. Mi marido luego tuvieron que persuadir a él para dar la buena y acabamos pagando £24. Cuando llamamos el cerezo, la señora a cargo dijo "no fue destinado a ser en esta noche derecho". Las pizzas estaban en un desorden de las cajas y el "patatas fritas delgado" que pedimos eran en realidad, cuñas de patata. Nunca jamás a este lugar. El personal era grosero, descarados y desinteresado, y la comida era terrible. Nunca he tenido un servicio tan malo, nunca.

We had what can only be described as the best pub roast dinner I've ever had here on Sunday. Every element was perfectly cooked and completely delicious. I was told by those who had it that the pie was equally as good. Lovely generous portions too. I still think The Cherry Tree serves the best food in Ticehurst.

On a recent visit to the area we stopped here for refreshments, it is a nice village pub with the yokel atmosphere with polite staff behind the bar.The only downside is whilst they had a few tables free outside they were loaded with empty glasses and plates and were not cleared until we were just about to leave 30 mins later…The food looked very nice and the only reason we didn't order is that we had nowhere to put the food down.Would look to coming back again.

Lovely pub very child friendly, definitely go back Downside was a bit chilly would have been great had the fire been on , having said that I'm sure Nick would have done this had we requested it Dinner was good but seemed high in salt

Warm welcome good food great beer will be back soon try the pizza its great nice open fire nice country local not flash just quality

Forget the Bell and the Bull..we live locally and this place has the best roast and trimmings you could wish for incl homemade horseradish and awesome roasties. We went today and had outstanding beef sirloin, plates were loaded so much so my wife needed a doggy bag for her final slice...the landlord knows his wines too with an excellent selection. With a roaring fire and friendly staff this is really home from home when we can't be bothered to cook or have friends and family over...Oh and they also do amazing pizzas from their own wood fired oven...

Stopped late on a Sunday and the Chef went out of his way to rustle something up for us. Burger was really nice. Pudding was to die for and clearly made with quality ingredients. I do not live nearby but would go out of my way to return.

Live music with buffet.No live music & very poor buffet.Arrived to be told music has been cancelled. & refund given but buffet would still go ahead.It was terrible, a few sausage rolls & other ' bits'.Other problems that is won't mention.Ok singer cancelled but it should have been managed better.Will never return.

I ate here in the evening several weeks ago and the food was delish (although a tad on the expensive side). Returned today with OH for lunch - again excellent food (although a couple of dishes were unavailable and I had carrots instead of spinach with my fish pie). Service was excellent and OH was impressed with range of ales. Thank you.

If you have young children, don't bother! "Locals" are rude and don't like other people coming in the pub! Never got a drink or food. Won't be going back

I've been here for Sunday lunch on a couple of occasions and rated it well. I've since had reason to come in on a Wednesday lunchtime with four girlfriends and our babies after being at a local mums group, we often look for somewhere for lunch and coffees afterwards. We arrived to find a young girl being shown how to pull a pint which in itself isn't alarming but perhaps explained things. There was one other party of four who appeared to be dining for lunch. I can honestly say the service was embarrassing. I ordered the "homemade sausage roll" and a cup of tea. The food was meant to have homemade chutney and salad. It arrived minus these accompaniments and two very pathetic parsnip crisps only. The tea also arrived incorrect as was earl grey and we hadn't ordered that. They replaced it but then forgot the cups. My friends soup arrived with burnt bread and the same incorrect tea. My other friends cauliflower cheese arrived after we had eaten ours. We complained and the staff did try to rectify. The gentleman that was apparently in charge was very apologetic but seemed in such a flap with only a few people to serve it was a bit ridiculous. I appreciate a group of women with babies aren't great spenders but would have been a regular weekly lunch/drinks for the pub which could have been welcome of the trade.

On Monday 26 October, we twice (just before midday and again shortly before 7pm) walked the half mile or so from where we were staying to the Cherry Tree. On both occasions, it was closed, although, according to the boards outside, it should have been open. In the evening, we repeatedly tried to call the advertised number but were cut off after the first ring each time (possibly a signal problem?). Presumably, it's very recently gone out of business. Alternative eateries in the village are the Greedy Goat cafe and the Bell Inn - both very nice.

This was the fourth time I had visited the Cherry Tree for dinner and as usual the food was delicious.However other issues let it down badly.The table needed a wipe and the floor needed sweeping - perhaps they had a busy lunch - normally I could let this go no one is perfect after all.... What I can't let go is the fact that I paid to listen to people shouting and occasionally swearing as they were hopelessly drunk at the bar and obviously linked to the restaurant.The place was empty and this was really not on. The lovely waitress seemed embrassed and given the fact that it was empty but she was chatting at the bar whilst we sat there after finishing for ten minutes before she came over indicates that that her motivation has been reduced . Everyone lets their hair down sometimes I know I do but it's a shame if you let it spoil the experience for your customers.Won't be going back which makes me sad as the chef is really talented and the place (apart from the scruffy tables that need a refurb) is lovely.

We were surprised to find that the place was nearly empty on a Saturday evening but now we probably know why... We're eaten there half a dozen time before and it's been pretty good. Tonight the food was exceptional. I haven't had such a good steak in ages. BUT sadly the table and floor were far from being clean, there were cobwebs and spiders in every corner and, to put a cap on it, there was a family group at the bar who appeared to have been in there drinking all day and were shouting and swearing the whole time. If you are going to masquerade as a gasrto-pub you need to run the place as such. Behaviour such as this would get you thrown out of any other pub in the area that I know of. We were given a discount off our bill when we complained but they didn't seem to grasp why we were so unhappy. We won't be returning any time soon which is sad as the chef knows his onions...

Little gold mine for pizza lovers. Not the cheapest but not ridiculous. I know a good one and their pizzas done the traditional way in their wood burning oven are absolutely delicious. Restaurant is good as well. Little background music for atmosphere wouldn't go amiss.

Nipped into the beautiful country inn whilst staying at the local hotel. The owner knows his wine and spirits and entertained us with some great stories. I can't wait to return to try his pizzas (one very proud owner of a wood fired oven) and to try the "Jacobs Ladder". Brilliant host.

Excellent food and a pleasant place to eat. Unfortunately our lunch was almost ruined by a group of irresponsible parents who would not control their children but the staff dealt with the situation very well.

My family and I went in on bank holiday Monday, we had a lovely meal roast pork belly= best I've had for some time. Will be back very soon.Thanks.

We went on a recommendation and was NOT disappointed! The service was good and the waitress was attentive when needed. I had stake which can be a bit of a gamble but it paid off as it came med rare as I ordered and melted on taste. Nick, the owner was very pleasant and knew his wines! My children were happy with their chips and burgers and hubby happy too! I also like that they have started making very reasonably priced pizzas and lighter lunches if you prefer. Definitely a 9/10 :)

The food here is ok! The service is fairly prompt! The drinks are served pretty quickly. Majority of the food was good but not the best quality!

We are writing this review after having dinner in this beautiful old family-run pub/restaurant in Ticehurst, East Sussex and have nothing but positive comments. The steak was melt in mouth, the local caught fish and chips mouth-wateringly fresh and the service second to none. Personal greeting from Michael the chef was much appreciated. We finally left after indulging in locally picked strawberries, warm brownies and ice cream and a very enjoyable dining experience and will certainly return and recommend.

After several conversations assuring that food would be freshly sourced and prepared obvious that some was cheap bought in dishes no stocks of mustard and horseradish to accompany roast beef certain items listed on menu were not available bad service subsequent letter of concern sent but not replied to vote with our feet next time don't go!!

We are great fans of The Cherry Tree and tonight went to eat there having been to a wedding at Swallow's Oast. The pizza oven had arrived since we were last there, and what a really delicious pizza we had. Nick remains a great host and Michael, his son, who used to work at Thackeray's, is back in the kitchen. We cannot recommend this pub highly enough.

We had heard great things about this pub and had always wanted to visit , we read their menu online which sounded wonderful, interesting and unlike a pub and decided to treat ourselves. We had noticed recent reviews were not good but decided to judge for ourselves. On arriving a friendly girl showed us a table , gave us menu's and took our drink order.The menu bore no resemblance to the online menu , gone were the interesting nuanced dishes and some rather dull sounding unexciting food in it's place.The girl who had taken our drinks order was chatting at the bar and then wandered off , no drinks on the horizon so we decided to leave and go elsewhere , there was only one other table of customers so our drinks should have arrived and really your online menu should be what you actually serve not what you wish you could. We went to another pub in the area which was heaving with lunchtime customers, got a table and drinks in minutes and had a decent pub lunch.Very disappointed as we wanted something different and we felt very let down.

Mostly reheated catering pack food but priced for a real chef. Bar was covered in glasses, garden full of litter, inside sticky table and smell of wet dog in the corner although no dog was present. Main course was tepid and was clearly reheated from the rubbery texture of the prawns. Avoid.

Whilst staying Ticehurst for a couple of days I did some research to see where we could walk to (after a couple of afternoon drinks) to eat that evening. The Cherry Tree did well on Trip Advisor and I looked at service times and the menu online first to see if they were doing food and it was something that we would like. So we walked 15 mins to get there within plenty of time of last food orders to be told that they had decided not to serve food on Mondays now as it was too quiet (despite turning some people away earlier in the evening too). As a table of two on a Monday evening I had not called to book, we would have been happy to wait if needed, a shame as it would have saved us 30 mins in pointless walking. Not updating websites is bug bear of mine as it saves misrepresentation. Anyway we went back to The Bell and had a lovely meal there instead!

Ate lunch here yesterday , food was very good, it's a lovely clean modern pub / restaurant. Service was good .

We needed a stop for lunch, somewhere on the road towards a weekend near Hastings, and Trip Advisor came up trumps once again! We were welcomed by the girl behind the bar, who also waited our table. She was very engaging throughout, which is always a bonus. Later, we spoke with the owner, who happened to be the chef's father, and complimented him (and his son), on the experience we'd had. All 6 of us had 3 courses, and the choice was impressive, without being daunting. All the food was of a very high standard. The beers and wine flowed, and it came in at around £35 a head. Pretty fair, by any stretch of the imagination. A little bit off the beaten track, but well worth a visit. Will definitely visit again, if we're ever passing that way in the future.

First visit to Cherry Tree with the family and was greeted by a grumpy man who looked annoyed we walked in. Only had 2 people in there so wasn't busy. Food was amazing great chef couldn't fault. I'm all about the service, the man threw the cutlery in the middle of the table, I asked for sauce and I felt an inconvenience and when we left didn't say goodbye to us. Wouldn't return.

I visited her with my family a short while ago. The pub comes across as a lovely country pub with an appetising selection of different beers and tasty food on offer.We were greeted by a not so welcoming gentlemen, which made us feel slightly unwanted. We placed a drink order and went to our seats. We ordered our food and it was served to us promptly. The food was delicious. We asked for some Mayo and it seemed a little to much trouble for the person serving. We weren't asked if we'd like any more drinks even though our glasses were empty!When we left we all said goodbye but the guy behind the bar seemed a little to busy to say goodbye even though the place was pretty much empty. Overall good food but I suggest employing someone who doesn't need an attitude adjustment with a little more personality. A smile goes a long way. Employ people with personality who can smile and you'll probably see trade will improve. I'd recommending the Bell not much further up the road :-)

Booked for Mothers Day. Cold beef which had to be sent back then waited ages for another plate, which wasn't much better. Children's food- chips and peas looked dry and peas, the only veg we're def not fresh. Staff repeatedly forgetting things and one lady was quite arrogant although the barmaid was very friendly. They did reduce our bill but it was a shame, I wouldn't go again.

This was our 3rd time eating at The Cherry Tree. This time we booked the Function Room and, as we were a party of 11, we were asked to pre-order our starter and main courses, which we were happy to do. It's a difficult menu to choose from, as there are so many tempting and wonderful dishes on offer but, between us all, we managed to sample most of the menu. We received a warm welcome on arrival the balloons I'd dropped off earlier were in place, the timing of (and between) courses was perfect, the food was absolutely delicious, the service was excellent and the evening was a huge success!

Whilst staying locally we visited this hidden gem on a Friday evening without booking. Its a rarity to enter a pub and get an immediate liking even when relatively empty. The staff rearranged set tables to accommodate our party of 2. The menus were a choice of a la carte or bar but you can mix and match. The food was excellent but didn't always match the menu. Don't be taken in by the landlord and his promise of an exotic leftover game curry to wet your appetite only to be told later that there was none left . I recommend this pub for its atmosphere, good ale, good food and hospitality. I wish we had one in our area.

The bar menu is quite restrictive and their burger is home-made and huge, but the dinner menu contains more interesting choices. Evidence of further investment at the pub which, nice to see, retains a pub identity as well as trying to provide good food.

I have eaten here twice in the last 6 months. Both times we have received friendly attentive service. The food has been good although my Sunday roast beef, which I had last time was a little tough but this is minor. The good service and good value for money are highly recommended. On the first visit we ate outside in the garden which makes a nice area and inside on the second visit.

Visited the Cherry Tree today and cannot speak highly enough of the restaurant. We ordered the steak burger and triple cooked chips, and everything tasted fresh and was beautifully cooked. The staff were friendly and very helpful too.Will definitely return next time we are in the area.

We recently held a family wedding party/reception at the Cherry Tree with 8 adults, two babies and a couple of Jack Russell's. We chose to use the small private room just off the main restaurant and it was beautifully laid out, just right for the occasion. Everything was just as we had requested and nothing was too much trouble. The food arrived hot and was excellent, as was the wine. Having arrived at lunchtime, we stayed well into the evening and were made very welcome.We have eaten at the Cherry tree on many occasions and are very grateful to the staff for making this such a special occasion.

Having never written a review for a restaurant or pub before, after our visit to The Cherry Tree on Saturday night, I feel compelled to do so, because we had such a lovely time! We visited for a relaxed evening meal with my in-laws, and our 3 children (6,4 & 1) and from the start were made to feel welcome (not always the case when eating out with children - even if they are well-behaved!). When booking our table reservation we were told that there was a party booking of 20 that night, so we might experience a delay. This un-deterred us, but it was nice to be told upfront. On the night we experienced an ever so slight delay on our order being taken as they got the starters out for the party booking, but this was no problem as we had been warned in advance. Even so, we were brought bread and olives on the house and an amuse-bouche by way of apology, very impressed! The landlord also came over to welcome us and chatted about how nice it was to see the children and how well behaved they were - such a nice personal touch.The food arrived promptly after ordering and was lovely. Portion sizes were just right and the ingredients locally sourced and of great quality. Particularly impressed by the homemade ketchup and mayo which the kids loved and it tasted so much nicer than out of a bottle/jar.If you are looking for a welcoming local pub with great food then this is it!

Lovely pub and great atmosphere. Great choice of menu especially since one of us is vegetarian. Food superb. Service was very slow but the landlord did speak to all the guests and explain that one of the chefs had left and they were having problems in the kitchen as a result. We were spontaneously offered free desserts which was generous especially since we did not complain. We will definitely be trying this place again and would recommend it. They deserve to recruit another brilliant chef soon.

We arranged a buffet for family the night before our wedding at the Cherry Tree. The staff were incredibly accommodating with different people arriving at different times. Everyone commented on how great the atmosphere was and how lovely the food was - thanks Cherry Tree! We'll be back I am sure.

We read all the amazing reviews and decided to go here for Sunday roast today. The place looked lovely. Unfortunately, it didn't however live up to expectations... We placed our order and it hadn't arrived 45 minutes later so we enquired as to where it was. It turned out the order hadn't even reached the kitchen. No apologies.. 15 minutes later, still no meal. We asked again and they hurried it along, promising bread while we wait. No bread, but the meal arrived. Sadly it was not very warm and lacked any gravy. Bit of a shame, because it was generally very tasty. Even took us 3 requests to get a jug of tap water! A nice apology from someone more senior, which was appreciated, but that was it..

We had a meal here the night before our wedding with 31 friends and family from the UK and Australia. Michael the chef organised a special set menu for our party as it was such a large group. The food was delicious, I had the chicken thighs to start and the pork belly as a main. Very tasty! The staff and service was great and Michael didn't mind when I emailed two days before to let him know we had 31 instead of 20!I thoroughly recommend this place to anyone and make a trip out to Ticehurst to enjoy this place!I would like to say thanks to the staff for such a great job dealing with us rowdy Aussies!

Why wasn't I told about this place sooner! A great atmosphere, with a real buzz. The staff were young, friendly and polite. The food was outstanding, the portion size did seem a bit small at first but by the end of the meal I pleasantly filled. The cost of the meal was reasonable, it won't break the bank! All in all this a must.

We had the set menu for £20 and I had the duck liver pate to start and the pork belly for a main and it was truly delicious! This was the best pork belly that I have ever eaten- it was absolutely wonderful. Great value, great staff and the manager was so lovely! He recommended all of these different gins for us to try and we did end up spending a lot on gin but it was so good and we had a lovely time. Thank you!

I was really looking forward to eating here after such good reviews on TA and also a long conversation with the owner when I made the booking to take friends along for a good night out.I was hoping to find a local venue that we could visit every couple of weeks.It was moderately busy when we turned up on the sunny Saturday evening in question, in June. Luckily it wasn't full because despite the booking conversation there was apparently no record of our reservation for four.After a bit of confusion a table was found but it was undressed and in a corner where it didn't feel like it had any connection to the venue or any ambiance at all really, which was a shame. It seemed we could have just walked in off the street on spec, or we could just as easily been sat at home in our kitchen Perhaps this coloured my opinion of our visit.I would say that the Cherry Tree is currently firmly in the local pub rather than the gastro pub category. My husband's brisket burger was extremely dry and he struggled to eat it. It's not a dish I'd replicate at all, there were no accompaniments that eased its progress and the food generally was not any more special than we cook at home, so despite our desire to find a really good local restaurant to return to regularly, I don't think we'll be back any time soon and I'm disappointed to think that. We didn't complain however, because on a night out with friends when there's nothing absolutely wrong that the restaurant can correct, to complain spoils your evening more than just biting your lip - so I'm not criticizing management on that, just commenting on how it was.In fairness, looking around other patrons seemed satisfied. I think perhaps I'd rather built up the restaurant in my mind and it failed to deliver to my own personal expectations. It's been refurbished nicely (didn't check out the loos though) and has a good outside garden space, but I really do feel they need to up their game a notch or two so that they deliver on menu/cost expectations and the impression given by the (lovely) website. The pricing is a bit odd actually, with a cheese plate equating to central London restaurant prices - maybe the management could look at the pricing more carefully, we felt we'd paid a restaurant price but eaten in a pub that you'd pop in on the off chance.In conclusion, nice enough, trying hard, definitely a potential gem for the area, but just not quite on the money for me hence, the review title and no further visit. I wouldn't normally be so negative, there is no malice intended, and hopefully my criticism is deemed constructive as I would like to see this venue do well.

We have now eaten at the Cherry Tree pub 3 times and loved it every visit. Coming regulary from London to see family, it is a delightful addition to our trip. The pub is beautifully decorated and the outside space, especially in this recent good weather, is great. It is clean, well managed and maintianed. It is a family run pub with two sons in charge of the kitchen. The food is cooked to an amazingly high standard for a pub, much more like a Michelin star restaurant, with lots of variety and great puddings, but it also does basics such as great chips and home made tomato sauce which is perfect for our 12 year old son! Open for lunch and dinner I would recommend to anyone for a countryside treat.

Last night, we had a fabulous evening at The Cherry Tree in Ticehurst, East Sussex. Great selection of wines, superb service delivered with a smile & amazing food. This really is a gem of a find. Congratulations to the highly skilled chef & all the other staff that made our evening so enjoyable. Many thanks, we'll be back!

We had an excellent meal on a Tuesday evening, which was presumably not an ultra-busy night, although the restaurant was nearly full. If service was not fast, as mentioned by others, the food was worth waiting for. I would suggest that the service was not at all at fault, but that well prepared meals, cooked from scratch, simply take longer. That said, we were in no rush and the courses arrived with a comfortable pause in between. Scallops were excellent as were the vegetables that accompanied all the courses. For us the servings were generous enough but you leave nothing behind, ending each course with the feeling that you could eat just another mouthful, for the taste. Coffee, a bit weak to my taste, can be improved. The area has many competent run-of-the-mill restaurants. The Cherry Tree Inn offers that something extra in refined taste.

Everything was of top quality, sauces made in house, lovely menu. Great attention to detail, proper napkins! The bar staff and waiter(s) we're friendly, helpful and charming. Good price for the quality. Nice garden with views. Will definitely be going back.

Very tasty food and good service for a Tuesday lunch outside in the garden. The menu looked very nice and fed will be back

We had an amazing meal at this small pub/restaurant. The food was delicious, good service. Only downside was that it was a bit quiet so not much atmosphere for a Friday night. It did get busier towards the end of the meal. Overall it was 9/10 and will be returning soon!

We visited The Cherry Tree on Father's Day for lunch. We had a bit of a wait but, the staff apologised sincerely, the food was well worth waiting for as it was absolutely delicious. It's not trying to be a super duper overpriced Gastropub like another pub in Ticehurst, it's just good quality , local food that is very well cooked. Congratulations on turning this pub around, it's just what Ticehurst needs!

We ate here on the 31st May after the hosts of our accommodation recommended it. The restaurant was not fully booked. Why not? This is a wonderful find. Welcome and service not to be faulted. Food delicious and adventurous. I had a beetroot panna cotta with goats cheese followed by Hastings Skate with asparagus that were all full of flavour. My husband had fish cakes followed by belly pork that he could not fault. Setting and atmosphere perfect for the two of us middle-aged yet young at heart foodies.

Simply one of the most delicious meals I have had in a restaurant or pub. The menu - how wonderful to have such a fresh, interesting, varied and original list of dishes. I rarely eat out because the menus usually do little to make me anticipate the meal. I like flavourful, light food, that fills and satisfies but is a long way from the usual pie and potatoes, thrice cooked chips and steak that most pubs offer. I also love fish but it is usually too expensive at most restaurants or of most dubious standard. The fish bouillabaisse was melt in the mouth perfect fish in a rustic flavourful tomato sauce. The liver pate was rich, but good. The amusee buche a nice touch. It wasn't just my opinion - my husband loved his pork, my father his beef, my mum the scallops and the skate wing. The waiter just couldn't do anymore to make us fill welcome, and the atmosphere even on a Monday night was buzzing as the restuarant was nearly full. The owner also made an appearance which made us feel he was genuinely interested in how his customers were enjoying their experience. I cringe as I write this reviews as it sounds so sycophantic and cliched but I am really keen to spread the word.

OK so the time before last went wrong but this was sorted out with the owner that evening very generously and with good explanation. So we decided to give The Cherry Tree another chance as we really want it to work for this family and the village of Ticehurst. Well, what can I say, service absolutely excellent with two waiters who conversed well and helped to create an excellent ambience. Adam was his usual charming self and alongside him was a new Italian waiter who we gather has to return to Italy for a couple of weeks but then will be back to The Cherry Tree for the foreseeable future. The menu was also delightful and the food excellent as usual - my husband particularly commented on the quality of the boullibaise. Was also pleased to see that white tablecloths which I have been harping on about for some months bedecked all tables. There was a family birthday celebration going on but this didn't affect the excellent service we received. Well done The Cherry Tree and please keep up the good work. The very first time we came was in autumn 2013 when there was an aubergine choice with Israeli cous cous - could it be returned to the menu, perhaps as a special vegetarian option?

So impressed with The Cherry Tree! This was our first visit and it won't be our last. The staff were impeccable; perfectly attentive yet unobtrusive and the food was beautifully presented and completely divine! I loved the pork belly. Also loved the side dishes, especially the broccoli and almonds and the truffle mash....gorgeous!! Luxurious napkins and table cloth made you feel you could have been in a top London restaurant. Superb!

Really great meal, helpful non pretentious service, with a smile and a sense of humour, lovely environment, thanks for a lovely lunch.

One of the best meals we've had. Superbly presented, well cooked food. Staff were great, definitely recommended. Go and try it, the place is very, very good.

We celebrated my husband's 60th birthday today with 50 family and friends at The Cherry Tree for lunch. We can't thank Nick and his excellent team both in the kitchen and front of house enough for everything they did to make it a celebration to remember. The venue lent itself perfectly to the occasion and the food. as always, was delicious. This pub is such a fantastic addition to the local area. We thoroughly recommend it.

My friend and I had never been before but heard good things a lovely patio area to have a nice glass of wine! The staff were very helpful & polite, the one thing I would say is the younger lad seems a bit unsure of himself- he was doing a great job just a little more confidence and it would have iced the cake on the service front. We had salmon gravlax & a scallop special to start both very nice the horse radish cream needed a little more punch for my taste but I can see they are trying to please all tastes. My friend had the lemon sole for main course she said it was excellent. My Jacobs ladder was the best I'd ever had and the sauerkraut was a perfect accompaniment the acidity cut through the richness of the beef well. We had profiteroles & a panda cotta to finish before we rolled ourselves out the door! I have a feeling this is going to be a favourite this summer!

We spent a wonderful afternoon in the new natural garden overlooking the village,with a tepee to amuse the children, music playing and eating locally sourced delicious pork cooked for hours in a hot pit, together with baked sweet potatoes and barbequed vegetables. Lovely innovative idea. Perfect way to spend a bank holiday.

On Sunday lunchtime three of us had a lovely meal. Two different starters; bubble and squeak fishcakes and gravadlax were both really delicious and attractively presented. All three of us had roast pork belly which was really well cooked with delicious crackling. The Picpoul de Pinet was delicious too. No time for dessert but we will definitely have it next time. A real gem of a restaurant.