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Nº 295 in 423 in Rother

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Was really looking forward eating here ( on the back of watching the hotel inspector) The food was a big disappointment. Poached eggs were hard boiled and toast loaded with too much spinach which made a complete soggy mess. The cooked breakfast was lukewarm and tasteless. Good coffee.

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Paula a . 2024-06-30

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We stayed at The River Camp at The Hub with a group of 11 mums and 17 children this weekend and had the most amazing time. The camp itself is absolutely stunning, located next to the river and surrounded by fields with a direct view of Bodiam Castle. The children (aged from 3 to 11) spent the weekend swimming, paddle boarding, playing football for hours, exploring the woods and bbqing, it really was idyllic. The huge communal table under a covered area with a large bbq was brilliant as were our own showers and loos, it felt like everything had been thought of. We also visited the cafe at The Hub for breakfast on the morning of our departure, and despite being busy, all of our meals came really quickly, were made with quality produce and well presented, mine was the best breakfast I’ve had in a long time. The whole party agreed that this is the best campsite we’ve been to so far and we can’t wait to return.

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NikkiandStan . 2024-06-30

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We came across this lovely place while walking the Bodiam 5 mile circular route. The directions didn't mention it so it was a welcome surprise. We had perfect cappuccino, coffee n walnut cake which was dairy free but totally delicious and a fresh home made flapjack. Staff were welcoming, lovely atmosphere, lots of shade and in door seating if needed. Coffee n cake done well is aways a bonus.

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Caroline M . 2024-06-03

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They are meant to have had a service makeover following their TV assistance but sadly there was a long waiting time for a cooked breakfast. Make sure you have plenty of time!

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Rob N . 2024-05-06

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Beautiful location and perfect breakfast, whether veggie or standard option. Good coffee too. Consistently a ten out of ten cooked breakfast and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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Elizabeth M . 2024-04-24

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Visited a few times and always seems a steady flow of customers. Was fairly busy on the bank holiday but managed to sit inside and dogs aloud. Ordered at bar staff very polite and drinks & food arrived swiftly. Food was delicious a Bodiam sausage sandwich, fish finger sandwich and a sausage roll. Will return sometime in the near future.

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MrsWackyT . 2022-05-07

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Welcoming staff couldn't be more helpful and attentive. Delicious menu and really interesting building.

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Charmaine P . 2021-12-14

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Tasty, generously portioned, well priced and catered for gluten free. Peaceful surroundings and great for the family with access to the Kent and East Sussex railway and bodiam castle. We'll definitely be going back

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H4971RQharrym . 2021-09-30

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Stopped by after our kayaking experience and I had the tastiest sausage sandwich I have ever had. My partner felt the same about his bacon sandwich, well worth a visit.

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C9500EAbeckym . 2021-09-16

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What a night! Visited here after a staff outing to Epic Life (at the same location, also awesome!) for dinner and drinks for our staff outing. Food and drinks were fantastic, staff were lovely and the setting is just the most perfect spot. The actual building itself is beautiful and very well-maintained.All in all, a perfect night out. Would highly recommend for a visit, a stay or corporate entertainment such as ours.

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LouiseD1973 . 2021-09-10

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Had lunch here yesterday on our way to visit Bodiam Castle. Lovely, peaceful setting and tasty food. Very good Covid precautions so felt very safe. We will return 😊

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Tourist13843579214 . 2021-09-03

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Having ridden from Portsmouth, 10 thirsty and hungry riders arrived at The Hub and what a find! So much space; great staff, good coffee and the sausage sandwich was a sight to behold. It was worth the trip for that alone. First, but not the last visit; shame its a 100 miles away.

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Benelliman . 2021-08-23

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Visited here when staying at the on-site campsite. Had a great family breakfast - worth a visit in its own right if you're passing an want a place where the kids can run around. It has a small playground, and goats and chickens for the kids to look at.

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397SC . 2021-08-09

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I visited the Hub several times last summer for meet ups with friends and found it to be friendly and chilled even when busy. Today was my first visit since last year and something has definitely changed. The staff are still very friendly and kind and helpful, but they seemed quite overwhelmed and were very busy. The menu is foody and not overly simple food which is fine but then it has the price tag associated. We waited quite a long time for our food (over half an hour for a sausage roll) but it was nice; didn't feel like a lot of food for the money, but maybe that's me having a wrong impression of value for money.My main concern was the flies inside the cafe. While I was waiting for my tea, there were several plates of cakes etc waiting for their coffees to join them before they were taken outside. And there were flies all over them. This really is horrid and they need to sort this aspect out asap. A combination of being a farm plus doors open for ventilation I imagine, but gross. Surely they should prep the drinks first then put the cakes on last..?Due to the rain we've had, the sandpit is muddy and wet in places which is fine but we weren't quite prepared for it! So puddlesuits and wellies required.

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Shellygd . 2021-08-06

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Last visit we were very impressed with their food, this time had a vlt and a sausage sandwich found the bread rather hard and dry, sausage eatableish but the sauce garnish overpowering same had to be said about the vlt sandwich. It seems they have completely revamped what was a great menu last time we visited, apart from the food a great experience.

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paulbV1363DX . 2021-07-22

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Wow!!! What an absolutely gorgeous place! The surroundings are beautiful, the food and drinks delicious and the staff so lovely!! I came here as a surprise for my Hen Do and I was blown away! The staff were very accommodating and even put a bottomless brunch on for us when it wasn’t they day it was supposed to be on! I highly recommend. Thank you so much!

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CharBa10-07 . 2021-07-16

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We visited the Hub twice, with a little walk to the castle between visits! First off was coffee/tea and a millionaires shortbread which was really tasty. Second round was bacon sandwiches. There is a good selection of gluten free options and the gluten free bacon (and egg) sandwich was so good! Definitely recommend

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U9615ZYelizabethp . 2021-07-12

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We visited twice and were perfectly pleased twice. From the sausage and bacon sandwiches to the smoked trout and Welsh Rarebit, the dishes were put together really nicely through an interesting combination of flavours. These of which paired nicely together to form satiating portion sizes. Lovely area and friendly staff too. Nice atmosphere

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Reviewer6946 . 2021-07-08

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What a find. Visited Bodiham Castle, wanted somewhere close by for lunch. Excellent food if you’re looking for something different. Super venue and menu. Well worth the trip.

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Norrrog . 2021-06-18

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Camped at Quarry Farm for the weekend and ate a lot of meals here. Really good food. It also makes a good cycle stop.

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CLWhiteUK . 2021-06-07

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I think it's got a lot of potential, lovely setting and nice looking environment. But expensive for what it is, food not great and the service was too slow at the tills.

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F1020ZFemmap . 2021-06-07

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Large quirky cafe with children's play area, farm animals and access to campsite and river for canoeing trips. Food was reasonably priced and tasty, with friendly service and a pleasant ambience.

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jezg2018 . 2021-06-06

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We try and support the local places and have made about 6 visits and every time pray they will sort out the dreadful service, but today it took 25 mins to get a coffee and cake!!With only 3 people in the queue, we were hopeful but with 1 person on the til and just 1 person doing everything else at a very slow pace it was painful!!!!If you see the queue getting bigger get someone else to help , its not too hard ! Other staff wandered in and out with no attempt to deliver a slightly faster service ! Come on get your act together!!

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Y8094CPsimonc . 2021-05-22

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Delicious food and great setting right next to Bodiam Castle. Outdoor seating under cover. I had a huge egg roll with hash browns. Delicious.

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JimboAndCoco . 2021-05-21

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never been here before but was invited by my brother/sister in law with my little niece with my mother for breakfast its just down from bodiam castle and the steam railway.We all had eggs benedict which is poached eggs on muffins with ham hollandaise sauce and grilled whole vine tomatoes it was nice but i found the hollandaise sauce a bit tarte but i am and ex chef but everyone else said it was nice plus they have a kids play area so my little niece had a lovely time on the swings and also a chicken coop which she liked will visit again but probably wont have the eggs also it is a bit expensive eggs benedict was £8.50 each

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Darren A . 2021-05-02

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We were pleased with the views and quality of the food. Service was quick and friendly. The food was a little expensive and portions are not large. However it was a nice place to come after Bodiam Castle.

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UKfamily123 . 2021-04-24

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This is a unique community cafe and hub. The classic car meet ups are great too, hopefully restarting soon.

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AfricaTwin . 2021-04-18

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It was lovely to see The Hub open again today after Lockdown 2. The assortment of food, drink and other delicacies was as rich as ever and the atmosphere warm and welcoming. Thank you Anna for persevering and thank you Tas for today. John and Anne

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O9134GYjohnm . 2020-12-02

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Had lunch here today along with a slice of cake. Food and drink served promptly with very friendly staff. Tomato soup was incredible with lots of flavour and cake delicious. My partner had a mozzarella and pesto panini, he said it was the best he’d ever had and tasted very fresh. Covid measures were also good and safe. Can’t wait to return.

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FrancisFoodB . 2020-10-10

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Called in for coffee when out cycling. Friendly and efficient service, great coffee and good COVID signage including QR code. Felt relaxed and safe. Will return very soon.

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Geoff313 . 2020-09-30

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Just had the most wonderful week in the most beautiful place. Comfortable, spotless and so relaxing. Our own beautiful view, accommodation and hot tub on the deck. John and his team have thought of so many details to make this a great place to stay. Castle inn a stroll away with great food and cask ales. All brilliant!!!

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Acarter01 . 2020-09-10

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We had booked Paddle Boarding at Bodiam in the afternoon so came early for lunch at The Hub. Food was delicious! As was the coffee! Lots of outside space and picnic tables. Would definitely recommend.

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T4463UInicolal . 2020-09-10

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£4.50 for a sausage sarnie that has been cooked in the microwave. The sausages were grainy and dry in the centre and the skin was practically raw. It was inedible. Shame as the location is lovely.

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dillylumpty . 2020-09-06

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Friday night pizzas are delicious. We also had pulled pork roll, salad, breakfast butties and kids’ boxed lunch - all good

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BeckyG937 . 2020-08-21

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We were actually staying on the campsite were the Hub is situated so made good use of its facilities. Can recommend the Fish Finger sandwich highly . Also have lovely icecream selection try the Raspberry and Sorrel sorbet. They have a one way system for ordering and a place to collect food and lots of out door seating. it feels very Corvid secure but relaxing. You might get a chance to meet Erin the Goose

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310jacquies . 2020-08-18

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Spent a few nights camping in the Poplars space just round the corner from The Hub. Great food, really friendly service. Very covid-aware. Licensed bar. Tables outside and a couple inside too :)

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lottieandlittlies . 2020-08-12

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It is the cafe attached to the camp site so some time a little Hobson’s choice but we had coffees and bacon butties which were all really good... Then in the evenings often is search of shade the odd beer and wine.

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MPCproperty . 2020-08-09

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The Hub was a welcome sanctuary from the driving wind and rain the kids enjoyed for their SUP session. Great selection of teas and coffees and delicious cake.

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Snakey55 . 2020-07-28

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Yes a nice place to eat and drink for young affluent people in the south east of England and covid-19 friendly and dog friendly too

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amycB2300NG . 2020-07-28

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Food was nice, we had fires and nachos as a snack. A local wine (Chappeldown) is on the menu at a reasonable price. Outside space is great.

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RickyRoonie . 2020-07-27

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We had a great stay at Goldings Lodge. Great facilities and beautiful surroundings. We had a private garden, a huge hot tub ready and waiting, delicious cider delivered to our door and really cosy, homely decor. Goldings Lodge will not disappoint. Thank you John and all the staff. We would love to return. Helen & Don

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Helen060483 . 2020-07-24

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Staff were really welcoming . Love the building and the set up of the farm. Had delicious lentil & coconut soup which came with lots of fresh baguette . Will be back & cant wait to try their pizza nights in the summer

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holidayshoes . 2020-03-13

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Had a lovely cooked breakfast today, really friendly and helpful staff, a perfect start to the day. Love the whole atmosphere at The Hub, very cosy and great selection of food and drinks.

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C424CIlizp . 2020-03-11

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Visiting friends in East Sussex and stopped off for coffee and cake - excellent! Great venue with plenty of parking and loads of outdoor space for children to run around in safely. The food that was being served looked delicious so will be back for lunch the next time I am passing!

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sharjahsuzy . 2019-11-22

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Great place to come for a good coffee and cake or an excellent meal.Dog and child friendly, really nice vegetarian food and even "pup cakes" for dogs.It's in a beautiful location near Bodiam Castle with some great walks close by.Staff always friendly and helpful.

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125edg . 2019-11-11

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What a find! Great coffee and croissant and all the food looked really good. Really quirky decor. Just loved the pallet staircase.

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terrykaren494 . 2019-11-06

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Great selection of fresh made snacks, and easy to park so makes a great stop off. Far cheaper than nearby castle cafe. Has chickens and pigs and plenty of outdoor space for kids to run around.

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T2_Pett . 2019-10-25

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Nice place for a cuppa and cake on a walk to Bodiam station . Friendly staff and nice seating area . We only had cake but food being served looked very good

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137bevd . 2019-10-06

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I'm a bit of a tea snob and I really like the teas they use here. it's a lovely place, great for children and adults. they've got a bit of a wasp infestation at the moment but it's still worth a visit if visiting the castle. - much better than the national trust cafe.

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excalibear . 2019-09-04

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We stopped here for a coffee and cake as we went by. The owners need to side what it’s meant to be... coffee shop, some where to stay, a water centre, or a spa.... we found it did not really flow. As we looked for somewhere to sit, the family were stung twice, there were a lot of wasps. So we left before ordering

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Extensivetraveller99 . 2019-09-01

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We came here for brunch en route to a day’s walking in Rye. The staff acknowledged us in a friendly manner and we sat ourselves down. We ordered teas, which were served in tremendous metal teapots and two breakfasts, one meat one veggie. Whilst we waited for our food, which was clearly cooked to order, we took advantage of the free newspaper. Breakfasts arrived looking delicious. The food was great, the service was great and we enjoyed our experience. It would be better if there were devices to discourage the wasps as used by other cafés. We would recommend.

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RL_1306 . 2019-08-31

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The food at The Hub is really good! We chose a variety of egg and sausage dishes and they didn’t disappoint. The hollandaise sauce was excellent with the poached egg and spinach. Sadly, the wasps chased us away before we could enjoy dessert but we returned later for take-away cakes and sweets. The carrot cake was sublime.

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Vikki R . 2019-08-30

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Visited yesterday afternoon with the intention of having tea and cake. In the end we made a sound decision to have a light meal (beef hash) which was very tasty and, I would say, good value for money. By way of, hopefully, constructive feedback I would add that - despite the young lady that served us being excellent all round - in my opinion the staff did not seem to be particularly well led/organised with, perhaps, too much 'chatting' going on and not enough attention to the tables and the customers. Would also have been nice to see the cakes covered and not subject to fly and wasp attack. Nevertheless The Hub is in a delightful setting and I do feel it is worthy of a try - I would return again.

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footet . 2019-08-17

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Great service at this lovely cafe/restaurant. Food of very good locally produced products. The cappuccino is the best around. Would highly recommend popping in if you are passing by.

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hugden . 2019-08-13

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We paid £9.95 each for an all you can eat breakfast from the buffet bar which is not topped up so when we got to it there was virtually nothing left. When addressed with two members of staff we were just shrugged off as 'sorry about that' with no offer of topping the buffet up. We were a group of 8, 6 of us had the all you can eat buffet. Our breakfasts consisted of toast, beans and a piece of bacon and a few mushrooms, one person was lucky enough to get a sausage and a tomato. Plates were cold as was the food.

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Scraggyend . 2019-08-12

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Very overpriced lunch with underwhelming quality and items served different to those advertised. Hopeless chap behind the jump who blandly said repeatedly ‘ oh sorry you didn’t enjoy your lunch ’! But with no offer of a resolution at all. ‘’Didn’t enjoy’’ ! We all four of us were very disappointed. Fridge Cold hard pitta bread and halloumi cheese which he tried to tell me were ‘ cooked to order’. Very dry and thin paninis ... charged an extra £3.00 for a tiny bit of side salad .... oil and balsamic with the gloopy oil so thick it was like wall paper paste. ( what oil was it ?)Carrot sticks with very dry and old carrots snd do on... Seriously the lunches we had were the easiest things to get right, with a modicum of effort. Beautiful location but food and handling of complaint very poor. 1 ploughman’s (items served different to those advertised ), 1 veggie platter ( very poor produce ) , and two dry and paper flat paninis and one drink each, (1 being a Smoothy), £46.00. Both inside and outside were inundated with wasps .

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ilikemyseafood . 2019-08-05

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A nice place to visit especially for children. Very rural and peaceful. Nice restuarant. There's camping facilities and wild swimming!

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LALLYSTU . 2019-08-04

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Expensive breakfast not that good,swarms of wasps outside got stung in the the mouth not a good experience

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davidmP4636UH . 2019-08-04

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We were on the camping field and ate at The Hub - the best pa nini We have ever eaten, good beer & local wine first rate, and then a wondrous lamb kofta the next day. Worth the detour & a beautiful part of East Sussex/Kent

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Shaughan S . 2019-06-30

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Went for lunch with a friend, lovely friendly helpful staff, delicious food and plenty of variety. Beautiful surroundings.

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caledon2001 . 2019-06-19

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We came to Bodiam on the steam train from Tenterden and followed the signs up to this place from the station, it was less than a 10-minute walk, the opposite way from Bodiam Castle when leaving the station. It was a lovely find, a big interesting cafe making use of salvaged/reclaimed materials, giving the place an eclectic/rustic/industrial sort of feel, and with loads of outside space too, We had a tasty homemade lunch (one Ploughman's, one homemade sausage roll), the portions were decent for the price, and the food good quality. Add in the friendly welcome and it was a very pleasant experience all round.

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VisitorAL . 2019-05-07

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What a wonderful place! First we did kayaking / paddle boarding along the little stream. Wonderful fun. After this we have the most beautiful and delicious afternoon tea. The staff were absolutely fantastic, could not do enough for us and polite and friendly. The food was delicious and presented beautifully. Bravo!

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cassiestarr . 2019-05-07

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Had an enjoyable visit this week. Food was great and friendly staff. Food freshly prepared and took a while to be served but worth the wait.

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Sussex_Adam . 2019-03-13

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I went to this pub with a group, I had a drink and a cake, prices were reasonable, there was a large number of people preset at the time, recommended.

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B7152FJpeterw . 2019-03-08

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Went here for a cuppa and a bowl of soup. It's a very interesting place with lots going on. The food is a bit expensive but as it is in the middle of nowhere and they are not busy all the time they probably have to cover their costs as they can. It is very close to Bodiam Castle and soooooo much better than the high priced cafe on site.

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excalibear . 2019-01-29

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We ended up here for lunch when visiting a friend nearby who suggested eating there. We never even knew it existed and were pleasantly surprised when we drove up to it. It was very busy but the bery helpful and friendly waiting staff cleared a table for us in the side area off the main room rather than have us wait around. The soup fo the day (Winter Broth with pearl barley) was excellent and the falafel panini enormous. Prices were on the expensive side but we would go back again. Very enjoyable experience

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geordie9Kent . 2018-12-29

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First visit today what a fab find. Excellent coffee lovely surroundings and a roaring log burner. Bliss

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Carly T . 2018-12-11

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Friendly Staff, Great food, liked the log fire, a few toys to entertain kids, lots of outdoor space to run around, friendly goats to say hi to. I've also attended a very special yoga day at the Hub which run regularly.

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pinkylee666 . 2018-12-11

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There’s so much going on here, which makes it a great place to sit and watch the world go by. The food was fab, and we enjoyed the beer very much too. The young staff team were accommodating and friendly, and the ‘shop’ is also well stocked with interesting items. Weekend papers are a great touch. Shame about the weak, bland coffee, but you can’t have it all!

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sharbrown13 . 2018-09-16

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The guys serving were friendly and helpful but the prices were on a par with central London and the quality didn't match. The pancakes the children had for breakfast were over £5 for 2 burnt offerings a bit of banana and about 10 blueberries. Disgraceful. The coffee was not good quality and well overpriced at nearly £3 a cup. Shocking for a campsite in the middle of the countryside

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Catherine D . 2018-08-24

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The Hub is in a fantastic spot and is a great addition, in theory, to the very good Original Hut Company. However, the service is so slow and, on this occasion, the food was poor. Understaffing means that often one person is taking orders and dealing with serving, so if there are a few people in front of you, you have to wait until the member of staff has taken that order, made that orders drinks, served it to them and only then will they take your order, and the whole process starts again.The food was also poor and slow to arrive - eggs benedict (not cheap at £8.25) was served on an un-toasted (therefore soggy) muffin, cold, hard, poached grey eggs, and cold hollandaise sauce, then scattered bizarrely in chilli flakes (not what you really want at breakfast time). A real shame as it could be so much better.

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Ellabella1000 . 2018-08-18

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My husband has eaten at The Hub before and said that their scrambled egg was the best around. We finally got the chance to visit together this morning. I loved the look of the whole breakfast menu and ordered Eggs Florentine, which didn't disappoint. They were delicious and a nice size portion too. The staff were nice and friendly, the service was good and the cafe has a lovely feel to it. I looked at the lunch menu while I was there and will definitely be back for lunch, or pizza night ... or both!

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LindseyW1251 . 2018-08-13

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The Hub is a large barn serving anybody who walks across a couple of fields from the Tenterden & East Sussex railway station at Bodiam. There could well be car access too but we didn't use it. The six of us all had different meals and the plates were all cleared. Excellent food, service, friendliness.

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HeyNonnyMouse . 2018-08-07

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I popped in here whilst waiting for my car to be MOT d locally , thinking I could get a quick coffee and a bacon sandwich I was shocked to be charged £ 5.85 for a bacon sandwich , so won’t be snacking here again in a hurry The staff were all very pleasant and the surroundings nice , but is no justification for charging such a huge price for a dry breaded mediocre bacon sandwich Shame really , as I liked the look of activities onsite , but would dread to imagine what a day out would cost here

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Travelhoundxxx . 2018-06-25

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Great service with lots of smiles! Very expensive for what you receive. Coronation chicken sandwich only contained 4 tiny pieces of chicken mixed with a whole load of other stuff. Bread wasn’t fresh. Kids sandwiches could have been cut into triangles for smaller ones. There’s a sand pit for kids to play in and an area to play ball. Great outdoor space and really close to Bodiam Castle.

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lj40735 . 2018-05-28

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I stopped with my two whilst visiting family in the area. Friendly staff, clean and inviting place and an amazing coffee. We really enjoyed ourselves thank you - please keep it up :)

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Guru S . 2018-05-27

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I went to The Hub this evening with the family for pizza night, the pizzas were extremely tasty, a wide choice of toppings. Quick service and very friendly waiting staff - will definitely be recommending to my friends !

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jenr121 . 2018-05-25

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Walking down the impressive wooded steps to the Hub, I was struck by the cool and chilled out surroundings. Inside the funky cafe, I had possible the loveliest avocado and poached egg breakfast. Cooked to perfection I must add, with a scrummy salad to the side. Looking around the Hub I discovered the activity centre and even a health Spar.I would highly recommend this place.

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WorldofLegend . 2018-05-14

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Lovely place and beautiful setting, very welcoming staff and an incredible array of foods including some lovely cakes!

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imogenr785 . 2018-05-13

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I had stopped visiting The Hub as each time we had been the service had been appalling, with a very long wait for such a simple menu. I revisited with a friend for, what was meant to be, a quick lunch. Our food took over half an hour to arrive, and then it was in dribs and drabs. The table next to us, had ordered before us and were still waiting for their food. It is safe to say they were not best pleased. The ham on the children’s mezze didn’t seem cooked all the way through, the dressing on the salad was far too sharp, and had rather unappetising lumps of raw fennel throughout. We weren’t asked how our food was at any point, and I didn’t want to complain on this occasion, so as not to offend my companion. It was also shocking and disappointing to hear all the staff complaining about the table next to us, after they had left. Not very professional, especially when it was the service in the wrong, not the customers. It makes you wonder what was said about us after we left. It’s such a shame as The Hub is in such a great position and there seems to be some good activities put on. It would be nice to keep locals happy, and people who could become regular customers, rather than relying on the tourist trade.

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harriettef2018 . 2018-03-14

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.....why am I not surprised to see other comments about slow service !!! It is a shame because it is a really nice venue and the food,when it arrives , is not badAll we ordered was a sandwich and a panini, my daughter queried our order after 30/45 minutes when we saw food going to tables who had arrived long after us ( it was not busy , four or five tables in use) First mistake by waitress, do not try and justify the delay by debating the issue . Second mistake, by another lady staff member who arrived at our table and thought it would be a good idea to start rubbing my daughter's arm . Same lady then arrived with my daughter's sandwich and again tries to debate the issue ....our simple polite response was " it is taking far too long" Once again same lady announces that she is not even supposed to be working ( no idea how this is relevant )After the eventual arrival of said panini, same lady ( who should not be working ) announced through gritted teeth " sorry for the delay there will be no charge"This was the least they could do and irrelevant because we had decided not to pay anywayIt's sad because this type of service will kill a good business, interestingly the lady at the next table who heard everything , said my friend did not want to come here because there have been issues here beforeIt will be interesting to see if The Hub even bothers to respond to such a damming review ( just as an aside I have recently spent six weeks in South Africa, amazing food, first class service, always with a smile and nothing is too much trouble )

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springbok1947 . 2018-03-14

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Lovely place to eat after a long walk. Good wholesome food and friendly service. The building is lovely and the place is very family and dog friendly.

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Tracedaze . 2018-03-04

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They don't do a full English here but there are plenty of other breakfast options . We were both very satisfied with the food , service, and lovely setting. We will definitely return

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Sarah M . 2017-12-07

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We waited an hour for our food with two children under five who were extremely hungry. After politely enquiring after 45 minutes how much longer it might take, the chef came out and shouted at us that she was 'doing her best'. She also shouted at the manager. It was a busy day with a fair taking place next door, but the communication was non-existent. All that was required was an apology for the delay. We were grudgingly offered a refund which, surprisingly, never appeared.

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rtw_285 . 2017-10-05

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What a gem. We are so lucky to have this delightful almost undiscovered cafe in our midst...lovely food lots to do for the ankle snappers, great staff and amazing cakes. Great selection of herbal teas and though they were almost overwhelmed with queues for their amazing food today all the staff had a smile and were still helpful after being the busiest their had ever been due to hosting a fantastical Vintage fayre - brilliant well done...you've got it just right - prepare for more days of being packed out now that everyone knows where you are. Veggie quiches, succulent cakes, specialist ciders, something for everyone and a wood burner to boot - all in very tasteful surroundings.

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Cartimadua . 2017-09-23

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Great lunch food and coffee. Brunch menu looked particularly impressive. Plenty of outdoor space for kids to play including sandpit.

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danielsP1219UP . 2017-08-09

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Had a de!ightful quiche,tomato,feta,olive, very nice . Also side salad and mug of tea. Beautiful surroundings to sit outside on a sunny day . Great place to meet up with dear friends.

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Karen R . 2017-07-19

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We were staying on site was very busy on the Saturday but nice and quite on Sunday as a pirate thing was on in hasting. Lovely home make cake service was a little slow, food ordered by others look nice.

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Twigs21 . 2017-07-18

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Called in after walking around Bodiam castle in the hope of a relaxing coffee break in the beautiful surroundings unfortunately this didn't happen as all I could hear all the time was a group of dogs barking and yelping in the next field. Not sure what event was going on but it ruined my Sunday morning coffee. Although coffee and cake was delicious will not be returning as the moment was ruined by these dogs.

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Hannah F . 2017-07-17

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We got off the steam train, spotted the sign to the Hub and took the gamble and pushed our buggy across the field. Pleased we did. So much better than eating in the National Trust cafe (which we had planned to do). Had a lovely (and well priced) lunch, the kids then played in the sandpit for a bit, before when headed back to the castle.

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wellywally . 2017-06-05

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Drinks and cake while we waited to go kayaking. Service is great and cakes were amazing. Would have enjoyed eating anything from the lunch menu too. Small place with some nice quirks! Certainly a tad different from your usual coffee shop.

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neilvidamour78 . 2017-06-04

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Had. A. Lovely. Tasty. Bakewell tart. And. Tea. Very. Nice. Cafe. Beautiful. Relaxing. Surroundings. Can't. Wait. To. Visit again.

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Karen R . 2017-05-30

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Had a lovely lunch there mid-April with a friend. Food was great and staff were all really friendly. Was a lovely day so we were able to sit outside, would definitely recommend!

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707hannahm . 2017-05-24

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The Hub really is a home from home. Whether you want to cosy up by the wood burner, dig in the sand pit, feed the ducks, or just drop in for a take away, Anna and her team never fail to make you feel welcome. My 3 year old would live here if she could (even her teachers have become regular visitors after her recommendation!) The Hub offers a relaxing space to treat friends, entertain our children or retreat to after the school run. The food is freshly made to order and always delicious with an extensive range of scrumptious cakes too! We have had a Christmas party lunch for 10, breakfast, brunch, lunch and a cream tea with scones straight from the oven and we have never been disappointed. As a newcomer to Bodiam, The Hub has also been a great place to meet many other local families and take part in local events - the Christmas crafts were a particular favourite! Anna and Nick have a winning formula and we wish them every success for the future!

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Laura C . 2017-04-22

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Great Cafe location; good views of iconic Bodiam Castle with the steam trains running in the valley. They have a strong ethical and local sourcing ethos. Cant wait to investigate further. And they rent Shepherd's huts so what's not to like.

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Dontgetouttoomuch . 2016-12-05

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Finally great coffee has arrived in Bodiam. A very cosy cafe stop after a long breezy walk. Friendly staff very helpful and good selection of home cooked food and snacks. Very 'hygge' !

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Columbus1492 . 2016-11-20

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Not far from the train station this little gem is worth a visit. Very rustic place made from reclaimed items in a wonderful setting. Has a small shop of local items (wine beer food etc) and serving home cooked food.Popped in for a very late lunch and enjoyed it a lot. Reasonable prices, we will be back!

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phillkentuk . 2016-11-06

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It's lovely here nicely decorated in rustic style ,very friendly welcome lovely food freshly cooked good coffee .nice peaceful surroundings. Will definitely be coming here for food again .

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962heathert . 2016-10-15

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We popped in for a hot chocolate after kayaking, it was lovely and very reasonably priced They have a nice seating area and really cute gifts

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lauramaria91 . 2016-09-27

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It was great! OK range of upper-end groceries for glampers. As you'd expect, not cheap. The breakfasts looked good too.

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PeterJoeAnna . 2016-09-01

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