The Owl in Rother

Great food and very attentive service

Unbelievable dogs under the age of 5 okay in restaurant but not children. However I will add the two times I have dined there (once with a dog) it has been excellent.

Were turned away because we had a four-week old baby in a pram, didn’t even allow us to sit on the benches out the front and have a drink, despite it being near empty. Supposedly they can’t accommodate prams and don’t have baby-change facilities (which we didn’t need). Despicable treatment of parents.

Excellent food! Really fresh seafood - everyone enjoyed their food in a party of 10 people. Great service from a great genuine pub.

Had a lovely meal here on Saturday and went back for Sunday. Friendly staff, lovely food. I thoroughly recommend.

Very warm welcome for people and dogs. Great food. Recommend the local cider, oysters and the catch of the day. Lovely atmosphere and good value for money. We went back two nights later.

We absolutely loved our meal! Family of 6 with two well behaved dogs - the service was brilliant, the food yummy and the welcome warm and friendly. We were so lucky to spend an evening here. Thank you!

Walked by with our sleeping 4 month old baby in a pram. Wanted to sit outside on a bench and have a quick cup of tea and were turned away because of our baby, despite the place being almost empty. Not very friendly. Had the same experience at the Gallivant down the road, left us with a bad impression.

Stumbled across The Owl last Monday whilst looking for somewhere to sit with our boxer dog. Walked in and was immediately made to feel welcome, and was offered an option of two side areas for us to sit with the dog. Ended up going outside shortly afterwards as the weather had brightened up so we were probably a bit of a pain. We hadn't planned to eat, but the menu looked amazing so we went for it. Was lovely and chilled in the front garden area. Oysters. Amazing. Catch of the day (haddock). Amazing. Mussels. Amazing. Rhubarb crumble. Utterly amazing! So pleased we popped by and can't thank our server enough for bringing everything all the way round the front each time to serve and clear away. Our boxer girl is very nervous so having a little calm area made the visit so much easier. We will see you again in the near future, keep up the good work all ❤️

Only used the pub and it was great with great fish n chips

I am in the fortunate position of having frequented The Owl on a number of occasions and I have never been disappointed. As a party of six we dined in The Owl recently and had an array of dishes from the menu, starters and main courses. The service was outstanding and the food was fabulous. I would 100% recommend anyone visiting Camber Sands to have a meal and drinks in The Owl. I promise you it won't disappoint.

The Owl was a perfect find for us, as we are staying just by the beach in an airbnb and wanted a nice lunch to celebrate an event as a family but were told by the Gallivant which we're staying next to that they would not accommodate children under 16. Thankfully the Owl were happy to take us and the ladies there provided amazing and flexible service. They were happy to accommodate all our requests and changing minds but also made really helpful pro-active suggestions which is just an indication of their kind service. It's a beach-side pub/bar vibe with lovely tables outside in the sunshine and plenty of space indoors but don't expect white linen tablecloths. Having said that, the service is well up there just because they are so kind and caring. Also, importantly, the food is brilliant, with great specials and locally-sourced food from land & sea. I wouldn't hesitate to go back next time we're in town.

It was a warm but very cloudy July day in Camber when we popped into The Owl for lunch so the resort and the pub were exceptionally quiet. We made up our own Meze dishes from the starter menu. Food was well presented and and fresh and good. Staff were happy and efficient. Would recommend.

A great first dining visit to The Owl and what a great pub it is. Attentive, friendly, proffesional owners and staff. This pub has a really nice vibe and attention to each guests individual situation is catered for. Biscuits, water and a quiet area was offered to us with our dogs, It is apparent how much the owners care about your experience as a diner. A well thought out tasty menu with locally sourced produce great choice of beverages. 👏👌

Cannot share my dining experience as we were not allowed in due to being with an infant. So apparently they are pet friendly but not children friendly, what?? Very disappointed by this very strange encounter but would be nice and fair towards anyone advertising this as well! There is nowhere saying that children are not welcome to this establishment.. but happy that we were not allowed in as we read the reviews after and the food is not as great as the very high prices are!

Service was good, but dinner at the restaurant was overpriced and totally flavourless. Would not recommend.

Lovely pub - super friendly staff and tasty food! We always stop by in Camber :)

Absolutely perfect Sunday roast at the Owl last weekend. Super friendly welcome and service, great restaurant and bar areas with feel-good music (not overbearing), noticed the cleanliness too, inventive starters and meal prepared with care, amazing chocolate cheesecake, expertly-served local ales. Will have to come back for the cocktail menu, esp. the "Bloody Double Mary"!

Everything was lovely. Staff were very pleasant and nice, food was delicious. Would absolutely revisit and definitely recommend it. 10/10

Sea food pasta was cold I think cooked from frozen not nice at all. The fish and chips were ok, someone in our group also ordered a burger and it was supposed to be chargriled and it came out like charcoal the manager the boss wasn't very customer friendly, at £27.00 to £42.00 pounds for a dish u would think he would take more pride in his food ,a glorified fish and chip shop don't expect more with hard chairs and sticky tables ... be yr own judge.

Strolling though Camber and thought we’d sit outside for a drink, interrogated at the bar as to who we were sat with, another member of staff insisted that we had a pram, refused to serve us. Not even busy, not even warm, and people inside looked miserable. Would highly recommend Rye Bar & Grill next door, staff amazing, food great, all round brilliant vibe.

Unwanted and unwelcoming. Spend your time at the rye bar and grill.

Friendly with great beers, other drinks and good food and snacks. Regularly updated range of ales. Longmans Sussex bitter is a favourite . it's worth a visit for food or drinks.

We had a great dinner at The Owl last Friday - scallops, sides of vegetables and rhubarb crumble - all excellent and good value. Our waitress was super friendly and so helpful. Definitely recommend this pub for food, drinks and staff!

Came for a Friday night dinner which was delicious. Everyone very much enjoyed their meal, lovely seafood. Very dog friendly!

Lovely pub close to the beach, staff will make it work for you, friendly and chill vibes. A must visit in camber sands

Went to The Owl for a lunch. The location is good, right next to the beach. The staff are welcoming and friendly. The place is also dog friendly. Everything was fine except the food I had. I ordered Grilled pork chop and it came pan fry, which was made me quite disappointed as pan fry pork is disgusting. All the rest is nice. My partner ordered Classic Moules Mariniere and it was delicious and large portion.

Delicious scallops on the normal menu as well as specials for Rye Scallop Week and just the best Sunday roast for miles. Love the new sharing board where you have a selection of the meats and plenty of veg.

Delicious dinner. Great staff and very welcoming to dogs. Will be coming back.

Dog friendly, nice atmosphere, good food.

Turned up unannounced on one of the busiest days of the year and the team found us a table, food was amazing and service good even finding some food for our dog. Will definitely be returning

Good food - slightly on the pricey side but good nevertheless. Went here off season so nice and quiet. Superb customer service from the staff and manager. Glad we came here (recommended by many).

Every few months I return to this page to read the negative reviews from entitled parents. I wish more restaurants had the same "no small children" policy. There are abundant other places for children to run around annoying fellow diners, making a mess while their parents ignore it and let the poor staff deal with the chaos. Maybe try Pizza Express. Owner dude should be nicer though. Hugs 💕

Ate here for dinner in a group of 8. Staff could not have been more welcoming and friendly. Food was fabulous and very generous servings. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!

Went in on a Friday night and thought the service and drinks were fantastic. There was a guy behind the bar with black hair who was super helpful. However I went in on the Saturday and was pretty disappointed with the food. For the price I was expecting big things but the scallops I got were burnt and bland. The sauce for the mussels was also super bland and flavourless. We got some roasted veg which was supposed to be glazed with honey but was not and simply sat in oil the whole time. So drinks were nice but food wasnt that great.

Recommended and didn’t disappoint! Great service and tasty food.

3 times a year we stay in Camber. The Owl is consistently good service and quality food. It's quite expensive for the area, but don't mind paying for quality. In the summer months, or more than 4 anytime, I would recommend booking in advance. Will return next year.

Visited for Sunday lunch today. We had a sharing plate with roast pork and beef. One of the best roasts we have had. Would definitely recommend.

We came to the Owl for lunch today after a long wet walk in Camber Sands. The staff were very friendly and found us a nice table to sit at. They were very accommodating of our dog and made a big fuss of her as well as bringing her a bowl of water an treats. The food was excellent, very generous portions and everything was absolutely delicious, especially the mussels. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting to go there for a drink and some really tasty food. Thanks again We didn't go to the hotel so can't comment on that.

Very helpful employees brilliant food and very relaxing

Wir waren in dem Restaurant essen. Der Burger war sehr gut und die Pommes knusprig. Die Karte hat auch vegetarische Gerichte. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich. Sind sehr tierlieb. Das Restaurant liegt direkt vor den Dünen.

We had an amazing dinner at the Owl, some of the best food we’ve had in a while. We had 3 courses and cannot fault the food at all. The staff were super friendly and provided great service, they made us feel so welcome. Initially we just went for a drink one evening, but ended up booking for dinner the following day because the staff and vibe was so friendly and inviting!! It’s also dog friendly which is a plus (he loved the steak!). Contrary to many of the negative reviews, as a group of adults we enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere due to the lack of children running around.

Lovely atmosphere, and good beer

We visited the owl on Saturday with our two miniature dachshunds and they made us feel so welcome and the vegan fish and chips were amazing definitely recommend anyone to go here.

Gorgeous food, amazing staff, so welcoming atmosphere, we absolutely love it 👍👌 Best fish and chips

We only went for a meal but it was amazing as always

Very friendly staff and a lovely pub and restaurant. Delicious oysters and muscles, but I found the battered cod underseasoned.

Ate at the restaurant (didn’t stay at hotel) - really delicious food. One thing to bare in mind is it’s kids 5+ only

Absolutely tasty food and generous portions. Maybe could have ordered a few less delicious because was so full in the end, but then would have missed out on the ones we did not order. Service was brilliant, and a walk along the dunes after the meal was lovely. I highly recommend the pub.

These guys are excellent at what they do. The service and quality is amazing. We are big foodies from London. And for 2 nights in a row we were so impressed by the menu, the quality, and the portions. You guys deserve to do so well. Thanks for looking after us and our slightly nervous dog. The flavours are beautiful. Thanks chef. X

Every time we go to the beach at Camber, we never miss a visit here. The service and food are faultless. Also, during our last visit, our dog accidentally drank sea water and unfortunately vomited in the restaurant, but the staff showed no annoyance at all and kept asking if our dog was okay. We will definitely visit here again and absolutely recommend it to anyone who with furry family members!

Just had the best week in Camber and The Owl was our local and it was fantastic!! A great pub, run by lovely people serving top quality food and drinks. Our group was aged from 9 to 83 years old and there was something for everyone. On the 1st day I had fabulous oysters, my Dad and husband had the burger (huge and tasty). A few others had the mussels and everyone said they were the best they'd had so I had to go back and have them myself, absolutely amazing again!! Thank you everyone at The Owl we loved it. Xxxx

Most certainly worth 5* review. Service is friendly and relaxed. Food is generous and cooked to perfection. Quite possibly the best calamari I have ever had. Easy walk along the beach to get there from Parkdean Really hope to go again while in the area.

Mussels were very tasty I also got a large piece of fish which I didn't enjoy

We left feeling quite disappointed by the food, given the high prices. The focaccia was really dry and stodgy, served with a pot of sunflower oil. Mains of Sea Bass and Pork were “ok” but really under-seasoned and generally just average - at average pricing it would have been absolutely fine but at £27/main course we felt it just wasn’t worth it. Which is a shame because the decor is lovely, the staff are so friendly and service was really good. The food was well presented, just let down by taste sadly. I have never negatively reviewed a restaurant like this before; my wife and I just feel really let down by the pricing vs quality.

Popped in for a coffee. We were made very welcome on a Sunday lunchtime, when they may have preferred us to be ordering food. Friendly service including a bowl of water and treats for the dogs. Really nice coffee. The menu looked tasty with a lot of fish. Would like to go back.

Just went for a meal so can't comment on the rooms. The food was ok but nothing special, was not impressed with the service, main course arrived in good time but the staff were not intentiv, gave up waiting to be asked if we wanted desert or anything else, missed a trick in my opinion we would have had desert and coffee and gone back the next night, but we left.

Potentially a good pub but little atmosphere and a slightly grumpy landlord.

Had a lovely vacation one of the main reasons was the Owl restaurant,five of us had a few absolutely lovely evenings of good honest food,friendliness,relaxation the main reason why people have holidays brilliant,remember liking the bill,roll on next summer !

I don't think I will ever visit this venue, and nor would I want to! The poor telephone service I received from a lady over the phone was awful. For starters, they do not accommodate under 5's and when asked why the lady got very shirty over the phone stating "it's in our policy". Considering they are located by the seaside where families are 90% likely to visit if in the area, to not accommodate young children is beyond me personally. So I requested the woman recommend me somewhere locally, she said "I have the Dunes Bar or it would require a trip into Rye." When I asked could she recommend me somewhere in Rye, the lady made it such a task! She suggested the George or the Standard followed by there are lots of places to eat in Rye. I was on holiday and I don't know the area, so a recommendation from a local would have been good. Clearly too much for this woman, the Owl lacks good customer service and people skills. Discriminating against young families, without giving any reason either. I strongly do not recommend anyone with a family go to this place.

Rang to check availability for 2 adults and one child. They do not accommodate under 5s so I asked if they could recommend somewhere that does and clearly that was a taboo as the lady on the phone proceeded to get very short and abrupt with the answer of rye has loads of places. (Great when you’re not from around here)

Was a really enjoyable night the staff were so helpful three of us were dairy free and one gluten free they were so helpful with our needs plus we had a dog and the pub cattered for our dog as well a great place to go and we are back in camber in August and will return.

Had a really good meal here. Service was excellent and all staff friendly. Will come back when next in the area.

The food was lovely. Really fresh ingredients

Lovely pub, comfy seating, Staff were really friendly and it's dog friendly too. Food was amazing. A really nice way to end our holiday

Great food. One of the best burgers I ever had. Good location

Sehr gute Küche. Traditionsgerichte und internationale Küche. Fisch, Fleisch, vegetarisch ... alles gehobenes Niveau. Service sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Sehr zu empfehlen

The food was amazing thank you making my birthday very special. X

Great drinks,delicious food and lovely staff ❤️

Had the most wonderful experience here. The food was delicious and staff were all so friendly and attentive. The made a lovely fuss of our dog and made us feel most welcome. Would definately recommend a visit!

Great food, friendly staff, best place in Camber

So the pub wasn't busy and we waited 50 mins for our starter. The waitress said our food was coming and being played up which was a standard reply as she was lying. We had to wait another 20 mins before we got the starters. We then got our main course which was tepid. No oplogies . Complete waste of time and money.

Gastropub at its best. More than just good honest pub food. It was well thought through and well executed. The chef is a bit of a genius with seasoning vegetables. The greens and new potatoes as well as the veggies and sauces on the dishes were excellent. Service was attentive and friendly but not oppressive. The selection of desserts was great, especially the crumbly bits. Thank you, Owl. Oh - and dog-friendly too.

Looks lovely and food looks good but unfortunately we were not allowed in as we had our baby with us, not even allowed to sit outside!! Seems crazy that they are allowed to discriminate and blatantly show ageism in such a way. They probably don’t allow wheelchairs or elderly either. Wouldn’t expect much from their service with an attitude like that so glad we walked along the road for another minute and found another lovely bar with very friendly staff and great locally sourced food.

Food a bit too expensive for the quality.