The Horse & Cart Inn in Rother

Attention to detail on service even when busy and fantastic food. Will be back to try Sunday lunch

Great pub, great staff, great food, great garden. Said it all.

Absolutely amazing pun with delicious fresh food! Can't recccommend enough!

Mark, the new owner and chief chef was on hand to introduce us to this warm, cozy pub. Stopped in for lunch and a quick drink, wow, what a devine meal, seared salmon risotto, one of Mark's specialties and a glass of chips white wine. We'll definately be back.

Had food and drinks here Saturday, whilst the pub was busy they were happy to serve us food as a walk-in, Steve was a delight who gave us recommendations on food and was a pleasure to talk to! It’s walkable (15 mins or so) from the Flackley Ash and I strongly recommend people check it out

Visited on a Friday evening for dinner with our 3 year old boy. Lovely food (steak pie and mussels in particular), great staff, good beer and lovely setting

Good beer and food, great to see the pub open and busy

Good beer ...good service...good local pub.

Stayed for 2 nights and dinner ate there. Lovely pub, great food and super comfy room. Very friendly and helpful staff made to feel very welcome - thanks

Very nice service and good food.

Had an absolutely wonderful time. We were visiting friends in the area we booked in for Sunday lunch to save our hosts the hassle of cooking and I have to say we had the best time. Food and service was excellent. Everyone, even the locals made us feel so welcome. Very relaxing end to a busy few days. Would highly recommend.

Worst roast and service ever. Meat super hard and undercooked. Veg awful and not roasted at all, lice bugs on kale. When we told this to the waitress, she turned ugly, and told us to "leave and don't come back". Didn't get refund for one meal even though it was disgusting and not edible. Won't be back even if someone wanted to pay me to do it 🤢

Such a lovely place to eat and drink the food is amazing, I was sat on a table next to a couple in the garden today and they complained to the landlady about their roast dinner, before that I had seen them picking headlice out of their hair and putting it in to their roast dinner! What on earth are people thinking nowadays it's unbelievable. Please do not let their review put you off the horse and cart it's lovely and you will not be disappointed 🥰

Drinking pub rather than gastro pub

It is always a pleasure come here. After 2 months out return and taste the wonderful risotto with chorizo and scalop. Very good.

It’s rare that you walk into a pub nowadays and people are immediately not only friendly but welcoming and pleased to see you. This pub is exceptional, family run (by a terrific family with sons the parents must be very proud of) and the food is terrific. If you’re staying in Rye, there are some great places to be, but I’d make time to get over to Peasmarsh and enjoy the hospitality of the Horse and Cart. I’ve been to many pubs, but few if any beat this one.

Best cod and home made chips had for ages. Big portions too. Was a very cold day and pub fire could have been blazing a bit more but still a great country pub.

Had a lovely roast today, couldn’t fault it! The staff were fantastic, and even the locals were great laugh! Paddy pulls a great pint of Guinness 👌

We had a fantastic meal at Horse and Cart. A beautiful traditional pub, with very helpful and friendly staff. A special thanks to the Landlord Michael, He never seems to stop working to ensure the guests have the best experience.

Walked in and got a very positive response, nothing was to much trouble and all done with a smile. Lovely pint of Harvey's. Definitely be back.

This is a fantastic place to eat and drink

A proper traditional pub. Superb friendly staff. Warm welcome after a long walk. Great food and beer.

Everything I've tried from the menu is spectacular! The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is arguably the best I've come across & to top it off the beer garden is beautiful. Highly recommended for food or drinks!

We stayed in a holiday cottage at the back of this lovely local pub. Had dinner in there one evening. Very warm and welcoming. Food was amazing. I had the beer battered fish and my friend had the home made fish pie. Also had the brownie and a huge cheeseplate! Everything was perfect. Hearty portions. Then had a takeaway pizza the following night, which they even brought round to us! Home made and absolutely delicious. Definitely one to stay at or stop at if you're nearby.

The staff were so kind and the food was delicious - particularly the mussels! We enjoyed it there so much that we went back the next day for the pizzas, which were also delicious.

Haven't tried the food yet so can't comment

New owner, food delicious, price adequate, very much worth a visit!

Lovely food, lovely friendly staff. Best lamb burger I have ever eaten.

Me and the wife returned to the horse and cart for our anniversary dinner, and it was lovely 😍 the food was excellent 👌 we both look forward to coming back to stay and for dinner 🍽 😀

Had an absolute banger of a meal here! Had the roast lamb and steak and ale pie, both outstanding. Serving size was generous too, big + there. The service was extremely good, all staff were kind, approachable and attentive. I highly recommend to eat here. You won’t be disappointed. Thanks very much. This has been the perfect start to our UK Cycling trip! 🚴 🍺 🥧

No tea facilities as staff member has allergy....really....coffee maker hardly any sugar milk....not great. Food over cooked quantity over quality never works. We elected to eat there would probably have been better to go out. Not a complaint just a observation

Great pizza 🍕 and service. Good selection of drinks super friendly staff. Go its s must.

Now under new management after previous management left under a cloud. The new management are taking a sensible approach and expanding the menu gradually. Now has more of a pub vibe than before which is all to the good. The pizzas are the best I've had outside of a dedicated pizza place and the roasts are good and generously proportioned. I'll update this later in the year when the new guys have fully settled in but I can heartily reccomend.

Really delicious dinner tonight. My wife had pasta with lots of shrimp in it. I personally had the Calzone pizza. Both really delicious. Tasty and enough. Take the attractive restaurant there: a nice environment to stay, eat and drink. And if you want you can also sit at the back of the garden. Highly recommended this business!

We walked into the friendliest atmosphere that we have experienced in a village pub, probably for years! The pub owners the staff and the local villagers were extremely friendly and the service was excellent. Their pizzas are just like what you expect to get in Italy, very good food. Thanks Guys, we'll be back!

Nice place good food we had a lovely time was made will come I would go back again

Booked for Sunday lunch, having eaten here a couple of times for weekday lunch which has always been good, despite the limited menu. Very disappointed this time. 1 roast meat option, which replaced the pie option on regular menu which we were told 'would be available when the meat ran out' (strange?) Service not very good at all today, slow and we had to go to the bar twice to ask for things which the waitress forgot to bring. Food quite overcooked, hard parsnips & potatoes and overdone tough meat. And way too expensive at £17.95. Unfortunately we will go elsewhere in the future. A shame as it is a lovely pub, with a welcoming landlord, but it did not hit the mark at all today.

Stay for 2 nights very good accommodation food was really good staff were very friendly very good experience will go back again

Great food and service! If you're visiting this is a great place for.lunch and the owners are very nice. We went with a big group of us and it was flawless!

Fab food at the Horse & Cart Inn 15 of us for dinner last night and the service was impeccable- I personally enjoyed the pizza. Hubby had fish & chips Yummy!

A lovely place which is dog friendly too! We stayed for just one night but would love to stay again. The dinner was delicious and the breakfast was one of the best Full English I've ever had!! The owner was so friendly and polite and it does make a difference. The room was huge and very clean with nice antique features and furniture. 10/10.

We had a really love stay here. Very welcoming clean, tidy and good accommodation. Perfect for our whistle-stop stay to Rye.

I haven't been to this pub/ restaurant for 30 years. The owners have done a fantastic job of refurbishment. As you walk in you feel welcome. The log fires were burning, nice and warm and the smell was fab. The lovely lady behind the bar ( didn't ask but I think she was an owner) was so warm and welcoming. There was 3 of us who are all on different diet's. She listened to us and adjusted to everything we wanted and even suggested some alternatives. Nothing was to much. The food came promptly and was absolutely fantastic. The service was fab. Highly recommend this place.

Highly recommend this lovely little pub, food amazing, and fantastic staff

Great little pub seems very popular with diners and there's a variety of beverages to wash your meal down with. Staff are great and the pub supports live music although it's a tight fit. Who's to say that if you were to visit wether you might bump into local resident Mr. McCartney necking a swift one!

What a fabulous afternoon and wonderful Sunday lunch at this venue. Highly recommended Service impeccable and such a welcoming atmosphere. A must to visit

Food was lovely staff are nice but place is dated need a lick of paint.

A very pleasant reception for our four night stay and the accommodation and meals were well prepared. The shared cold meat platter was so good we had it again the next day. No steak on the otherwise thoughtful menu, but that's just a personal desire and ya can't please 'em all! We enjoyed our stay, your helpful advice on places to visit, and our meals. Thank you!

A great experience the food was excellent the service was great

Birthday lunch with four generations of the family. Landlord and staff were super helpful. One of our party is in a wheelchair but access via the rear patio doors was perfect. Also used the outside seating area, which was very nice. Menu was small but all the food was very well cooked and portions just right. Recommended.

One word AMAZING! Great atmosphere, fantastic service and tasty, well cooked food. And now we know they fo rooms.....we are going to return in the winter to stay for a couple of nights....Roaring log fire!!!

Excellent customer service and food.

My partner took me here for my 69th birthday and I was very pleased with the establishment. Clean and neat, friendly landlord, good menu with not too many items on it. I had the lamb and pea pie which was really good and my partner had the Lamb curry which she enjoyed and I had a taste.. also good!. For dessert she had a crème Brule and I the American pancakes both very good. beer and coffee all good too... No complaints!

Friendly and accommodating of our big dogs! Lovely food. You don’t come across home-made bread very often but it was great with a nice selection of cheeses. Thank you for a great lunch.

Dog -friendly pub with incredible food made with fresh, local ingredients.

Great food and very friendly and welcoming atmosphere

Lovely pub with excellent food. Nice atmosphere and spacious. Large outdoor seating area.

Lovely garden and pub. Great meal with friendly staff.

Exceptional food - truly the best burgers we have had since relocating to the UK. Great hospitality and beautiful, spacious rooms. An absolute gem.

Great atmosphere in the pub and a fantastic fish & chips, would highly recommend

So disappointing! We came here on a recommendation. Beautiful pub, great outside dining area. Staff really friendly and polite. Food...absolutely disgusting. My partner and I both went for the battered cod and chips. Came out and looked fantastic, partner got halfway into his and the middle was completely raw batter! Mine was slightly better, just a bit doughy in the middle so cut around it. Partner was so put off when they offered a replacement he declined. Childrens pizzas were really greasy. Didn't bother to stay for dessert, got the bill and made a quick exit. There less than an hour. Really expensive for a very bad experience.

Stayed for one night in a family room with our dog. Large comfortable room although built to retain heat which through no fault of the hosts made it a hot one. Fan's were provided. Good location to base for exploring the area and the downstairs pub had a great atmosphere. Very clean rooms and comfortable. Good breakfast and value for money. Perfect dog-walking options directly outside the pub.

Excellent meal and perfect service, look forward to a second visit.

Good beer and food, with the most welcoming and friendly manager.

Warm welcome, excellent room and a very nice breakfast. Would highly recommend and definitely go back.

Amazing sunday roast in an lovely family run pub. Also service was lovely and kind.

Very nice hotel with a big room, tasty food and good parking. Friendly staff!

We had a lovely stay at The Horse and Cart Inn, it has a warm and cosy vibe. The staff/team were very friendly, chatty and helpful. It was great seeing the manager so involved with the customer and his team. Our room was lovely, good food and the environmental was spotlessly clean. Definitely worth a visit ☺️

Best food and excellent service

Wasn't sure as never been here before and when we arrived there was nobody in the pub I had second thoughts but we was soon made very welcome by the girls behind the bar ... the food was excellent and good sized portions all in all a great birthday treat for my mums 84th birthday ..thank you

Lovely evening meal in the garden. Great food and selection of beverages. Very friendly staff, a fab local pub.

A fantastic pub! The landlord was really welcoming and friendly, and the beer was superb. We had a delicious portion of chips. The beer garden is lovely. Highly recommended!

We had a lovely meal here good size portions and excellent quality. The two female staff were very friendly and made sure we were happy with both courses. We will definitely come back later in our stay in the area.

A fabulous establishment — professional, friendly and fun. Rooms, breakfast and service all excellent and highly recommended — unfortunately dinner did not live up to the Horse & Cart’s high standards

Very clean host and staff excellent food all local fresh produce cooked on premises bathroom was very modern and spacious highly recommended.

Lovely homemade food great staff

Popped in here after a morning at the beach for a spot of lunch. Very friendly greeting from who I presumed was the owner. Sat at our table of choice and drinks order was taken whilst we perused the menu. Chose halloumi fries and fish and chips, both were glorious. I had a pint of his locally brewed own ale and that too was very good. Great service, nice and clean and great food and drink. What more could you ask. Looking forward to booking Sunday lunch. Thoroughly recommended.

Really nice pub,great staff and good food, had the roast beef, cooked perfectly whole family enjoyed it, nice little beer garden to boot.

Incredible food, great drinks and super friendly service. Love that the menu is changing based on the local ingredients. Stuffed in way more than I should have because it tasted too good

Just spent 4 nights here. One of the best short breaks I have ever had. Theo is a great host and all the staff are very friendly and efficient. If you go, you must try the fish and chips, excellent.

Superb Sunday lunch. Best to book a table. Tender roast beef with perfectly cooked vegetables, followed by a chocolate orange cheesecake. Finished with a glass of chilled crisp chardonnay. Polite, cheerful knowledgeable staff. lovely atmosphere, nice clean pub but car park is on the small side.

Fabulous place. Food excellent. Absolutely welcoming place, due to the owner. Good company and amazing service.

We stayed in Peasmarsh for a few days and picked this place at random...must say it was excellent..Theo made us welcome and was very professional..the food was outstanding with,what seemed,a fine dining presentation. Its a shame we don't live closer..10 out of 10

We booked for dinner here on the first Saturday in May and had the best pub meal in a very long time. We had the beef pie and the fish and chips and both were absolutely delicious. Service was friendly and helpful from the minute we walked in, both from the Dutch manager and the ladies who served us. We would highly recommend this pub for anyone visiting Rye.

Theo was super welcoming and polite, also used my name which was attention to detail. Lovely property with a few rooms to book so was personal and quiet. Room was spacious and clean. Shower room again spacious and clean with supply of nice toiletries. Loving the old furniture in the room in keeping with the property style. Breakfast was well cooked and fulfilling, even for a vegetarian! Dinner menu looked good although we didn't have an opportunity to try it. All in all a lovely stay and would happily return again.

Nice accommodation, lovely restaurant

What a lovely pub, with friendly staff that really know their food (all made fresh on the premises including desserts). The landlord was also very knowledgeable of the wines, largers, pale ales etc that they supply. Garden at the back with lots of table and they are dog friendly. We will be back.

Lovely food, served very quickly. Friendly and informative staff.Would definitely go back.

Really lovely place for lunch, great food, lovely welcoming & knowledgeable landlord, very enjoyable meal. Also dog friendly & car park!

Superb pub and restaurant. Staff lovely and welcoming. Staying for the weekend in the cottage which is beautiful 😍

Very pleasant atmosphere, didn't eat , good selection of wines

Very welcoming little gem of a place..fab food.. great wine and local beers...father and son run pub.. Bedrooms too .. lovely decor and design... will definitely be back ...highly recommend this fab pub... attention to detail 👌

A wonderful experience!! We arrive for a Sunday roast, followed by one night’s stay. Next time it will be longer!! Upon arrival we were welcomed wholeheartedly by the owner, and started our stay with a late lunch. The starters were beautifully present, and flavours well balanced, roasts were generously portioned, with high quality ingredients and perfectly cooked veg!! Desserts were equally delicious, topped off with a glass of dessert wine and a delicious platter of local cheeses. Despite it getting later at this point, I was particularly impressed that that kitchen remained open until every last person had been served their final course. Nothing was too much trouble, the service was thorough, attentive, but not intrusive. The room was large, well appointed, and spotlessly clean. A soak in the freestanding bath was a particular highlight! We slept extremely comfortably, and the following morning enjoyed a generous breakfast, again with absolutely nothing being too much trouble!! The whole trip was made even more enjoyable by the fact that the whole business is genuinely dog friendly. We have 2 well mannered Cavaliers, and they were made to feel very at home by both staff and locals! If you enjoy great food and even better hospitality, I recommend this wonderful pub wholeheartedly!! If we didn’t have other plans, we absolutely would have stayed for another night there and then!!

We had a 2 night stay, what a lovely warm welcome as soon as we stepped through the door. This continued until we checked out. The room and bed was very comfortable. Everything had been thought about, even a long lead on the hairdryer, so it reached from the plug to the mirror. The food and service was faultless, will be making a return visit. Thank to Theo and his team for a great time. Debbie and Nick

Outstanding lunch. A real find on the way home from Rye!

Great pub, well run and good menu. Dog friendly

Had a few meals here and never disappointed, staff are super friendly and welcoming

Highly disappointed with this place. We booked via the website and received booking confirmation. We arrived to the place in complete darkness and doors locked. No notes left or anything on the website stating it was closed. Avoid unless you want to be disappointed.

A proper pub with a publican that has time to talk to everyone without ignoring others. Good beer and food as well.

We ended up here by pure chance and have had the most wonderful experience. Absolutely first class food and the Dutch host is friendly, passionate and knowledgeable. Local produce beautifully crafted into deliciousness! We will be back.