The Queen's Head in Rother

Wonderful trip out by bus for a meal this evening - excellent fish and service

Great service, great cider, fantastic atmosphere.

Great atmosphere, cider and fire.

Came for my birthday with my partner and elderly mother. Had the chicken pie and scampi. Whilst my mother said the scampi was ok the chicken pie was absolutely disgusting and frozen in the middle. I also had the chocolate tart with vanilla ice cream. Unfortunately the tart was inedible and the ice cream was what appeared to have been refrozen and crystallised. Not a great meal out particularly for the price of £70. I didn’t want to cause a fuss because my mother has dementia and gets very upset when there are problems surrounding her. Should do better!

The taste of the food was spot on BUT it would help if the food runners would actually deliver the food to the table after it’s been cooked - arrived Luke warm. Also would be nice if the bar staff weren’t on their phones chatting amongst themselves ignoring people at the bar. Think needing new staff.

This pub is a traditional country village one with wooden floors low ceilings and log fire. The staff are very friendly, food is delicious albeit a tad expensive. Dogs 🐕 welcome to. Quiz nights on Tuesdays and its Steak night on Thursday. Choice of lagers ciders and the local beers.

Went to The Queen’s Head by chance as needed somewhere to stop for Sunday Dinner on way to Bexhill-On-Sea. Glad we did. Welcoming and friendly staff, lovely and generous roast dinner (we both had the beef with extra cauliflower cheese and a dessert. Nice wine and beer. Certainly recommend for anyone in the area or passing.

What can I say very disappointed the service was terrible waited an hour for food had to ask four times for vinegar and to top it was charged 10% service charge It was an extra 24 pounds ridiculous. I did not know we was in America. This should have been pointed from the beginning. And the food was very disappointing 2 potatoes for a 20 pound roast.never going back.

we were surprised to be sat at a table that was actually not sticky due to it not being wiped over. We were served by Greg, a very nice, polite chap. The food was very good and also served by Greg. While we waited for our food to arrive Greg cleared a table that had just been vacated and then he cleaned it. It was good to sit at a table that was not sticky as we had done in several places that we stopped at for coffee on our way to where we stayed.

Lovely pub. Food excellent, best Cauliflower Cheese ever served as a side to the beef. Portion sizes spot on. Only reason we won't be back is Mr. Attitude.

Service very slow, some of the menu items need clarification. Very expensive bottle of very ordinary wine. Food OK but what can go wrong with scampi and a burger with chips? Price for two of us for very ordinary meal came to over £70. Will not be back.

Food fine but what can go wrong with a burger and scampi and chip? Service extremely slow even though the place was very quiet. Absolutely staggered at £28 for a very ordinary bottle of Pinot Grigio that retails at £7 which we wouldn't have ordered had we been shown a drinks menu.

Gorgeous village pub, with atmospheric interior. Really friendly staff, and good food. Small free car park, or free roadside parking nearby.

Lovely pub in the village of Sedlescombe. Generous and well presented portions. Opted for the bread with oil for starter and then the double cheeseburger for main aka The Queens Burger. Enjoyed both but could not manage a dessert. Will have to return to give them a try. Only criticism is charging just shy of £7 for a pint of cider.

We went for a pub lunch here whilst away camping as a treat. The meals we had were really good and tasty once it finally arrived, but we had to wait an hour to get it with no update or apology! Even our drinks order took a long time to come even though they didn't seem extremely busy. Overall, we felt service was poor, but we put up with it as food was great

Manager needs to be bit sociable , hello how are you for example and even smile

I visited this lovely old style pub and thought this is what a pub should look like. Very expensive pint at £6.22 but I guess that's the times we in now 😞

The gentleman that served us (the manager!!) was miserable, it was a lovely spot and the food was good, however the atmosphere was very damp.

2 pints of soda and lime (drving): White Hart Newenden £2 Broad Oak Inn £2 Queens Head Sedlescombe £6.40 See ya later!

Good beer, really good fish and chips

Great village pub, good selection of food on the menu. Love the geese.

Staying in Airbnb locally and visited for lunch with daughter and our dog. Was a Thursday afternoon and a few people about. Food was really tasty and well presented. Highly recommend. Good size outdoor space with some under cover seating as well. Worth a visit. For the quality, felt it was good value.

My wife and I I just went here for a drink after work as it was a beautiful evening. It is the epitome of an English country pub, so old, but cosy, nice pub garden and very well kept too. However, I was staggered at the price we paid for a pint, a glass of white WINE, a packet of nuts and packet of scratchings, £19.70! I have since learnt from friends and family that the price we paid is about normal for these days! It just means that, in future, we shall be drinking at home on the balcony!

It's my local, love the pub all the staff are friendly, food is great, excellent beer garden with normally a good view of the geese.

Well, where to even start...this used to be a lovely village pub under the last landlord. A great atmosphere with great food. People would come from far away to enjoy a nice quaint pub. Unfortunately, this can't be said anymore, and much of the local "rif raf" has found its way back in!!! On a Friday evening in particular, the crowd is abismal! Young adults everywhere running in and out...swearing and smoking outside in the garden! This isn't an establishment like it used to be. It seems very much as though the manager can't manage these crowds, and they're extremely off putting, and don't make it a welcoming pub at all! There’s CCTV all over the bar now, which I think says it all! The queens head has had trouble before and I can see this happening once again. What a shame for such a lovely place.

A fantastic Sunday lunch with my wife and sunshine.. EPIC!!

Sunday lunch with the family. Perfectly cooked and good size portions. Glad I added the cauliflower cheese, delicious. Will be going back soon.

Small local pub with a friendly atmosphere. Service was very good and the food is fantastic, can tell that everything is actually carefully handmade to order. Recommend the burger and bourguignon.

Definitely one of the best Sunday roast. The pudding and cheese board for dessert were delicious!

Cheerful welcome on arrival in this characterful pub. Chatty staff, fabulous food - home made ice cream was amazing, and a great pint of Harveys

Took my family for a Saturday afternoon and it couldn't have been more pleasant. The food was lovely and the service was so good. Thankyou all at the Queens Head

Bare and cold I'm afraid. Good garden and fun for kids on a nice day but the pub needs serious work. Didn't eat so no food review.

Lovely food, great service and excellent setting, have been back before and will return. Love that it’s child and dog friendly too.

An excellent lunch with good friends today. Welcoming environment, staff very professional, efficient and polite. Excellent food from a comprehensive menu at reasonable prices. . Everything served promptly and food presented well and delicious. Good size portions too. Thoroughly recommend. Will return again when in the area. Thank you to all at The Queens Head.

A really great Sunday roast. Food was superb party of 9 will definitely return.

Booked here for dinner as we were staying at the hotel nearby, we were not disappointed. Very small, cosy restaurant area with fireplace. Service was friendly and very fast, food was delicious, generous portions. So good we went back a second time during our short stay in the village. Seemed to be popular with locals too which is always a good sign. Dog friendly too, big hit with our pup who loved his doggy ice cream.

This pub has unfortunately now changed to a venue where the food is no longer worth it. As a regular, we have noticed a steady decline over the last 6 months to the point where we will no longer be going there.

Quiet pub. Don't know why. Perhaps weekday? Anyhow, Excellent food. Pint of beer very good. Happy. 😁

Lovely local pub. Great food and service. Dogs welcome

Popped in for a meal while working in the area. greeting was warm and a table was found for me. Ordered and food arrived in a reasonable amount of time. Would happily eat there again.

Really lovely little village pub/restaurant. Recommend for romantic dinner. Food and service very good and definitely home made. Prawns were amazing!

Popped in for lunch which was perfect, had haloumi burger and whitebait, very friendly bar staff. Have visited a few times and always enjoyed this pub, well recommended!

First time coming here , and I can't even say how good the food was , it's was absolutely beyond fantastic. Portion sizes were great , we had the share platter for starter and the specials lamb burger and lamb chops , the taste was just sublime. Staff super friendly and made us feel welcome, was lovely and cosy with the open fire going. We will 100% be back . Thank you again

Lovely country pub. The food was really good and the bar staff fantastic and attentive. Would have scored a 5 for the atmosphere but for the two guys at the bar who's conversation got louder and more full of expletives as time went on.

Always a lovely pub to hole up in to keep cosy and warm when the weather turns. And a fine garden to while away the summer evenings with Food, drink and good company. The food is exceptional, from nibbles to Sunday roasts, All cooked and served with care and attention. The staff are always friendly with a smile, and are prompt at service. Always had a good experience at The Queens head and would recommend it whole-heartedly.

This pub is on a downward spiral, when James and Ginny had it, it was a hub for both locals and visitors alike, lots of atmosphere and you were always made welcome. How things change in a short space of time. Living in the village we used to support and go 2-3 times every week, spending between £200-£300. When the new owners took over we hoped to continue. You have to give them a chance as no one likes change. The previous comments are right, the food is not up to standard, always running out, the drinks are well over priced, £10.20 for a glass of wine, i have said before you wouldn't pay that in a first class restaurant. The new clientele are rude, loud, shouting and swearing, running back and forth from the garden. James, used to control all of this but the new owners are happy to let it go. I've picked up many empty cans of beer thrown the other side of the wall. I do hope for the owners sake that beer is not being brought in. Things need to change otherwise there will not be a pub in the village and that will be a great shame.

Great food. Cosy pub and very good service.

Good food. Friendly staff. Flexible chef. No complaints.

This spot used to be a lovely pub with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Went for drinks around the festive period and it was like a club. Someone took the odd decision to blare music from the speakers, which didn't do a lot for the ambience - I remember exchanging a few painful smiles with a couple at the nearby table, who also didn't seem to appreciate the noise. I wonder if the music was to drown out the customers. Since the new management took over there's a new clientelle that seem to have taken to yelling, singing, running about and generally acting like entitled idiots. While this obviously isn't everyone who enters the pub, it's a common trend that's been prevalent every time I've gone in since new people took over (I've visited 4 times). It seems a shame that the management would rather let this slip than act as management - they instead stand back awkwardly and watch with a nervous smile. It's a real shame and it makes me not want to go back to a pub I used to really enjoy. It is great that the place is still going strong under new people and making plenty of money. They clearly won't lose out by losing my custom, nor would I think I matter enough to make any difference. But I wanted to explain why I've taken the decision to never go back. I wish them the best for the future.

Lovely old village pub. Young staff but good, attentive, courteous and efficient. The Chef is to be congratulated as the Queens Burger and the Linguine dish were fabulous so I’m confident that the rest of the menu would be equally great. Prices are fair for drink and food.Music was good and at nice background levels. Overall a very enjoyable afternoon. Looking forward to the spring and summer and using the large beautiful beer garden.

Visited not long back whilst in the area visiting friends. Lovely Aesthetic but the service is somewhat lacking unfortunately. Ordered a pint of guiness and the manager Greg was very rude and just seemed adamant on rushing everyone through, couldn’t even enjoy my pint, wasn’t a very relaxing atmosphere which was not ideal as after travelling all day from Yorkshire I was quite looking forward to a relaxing catch-up with friends.. And calling last orders from 10:20 was just silly Will not be in a rush to return again, which is a shame because as I mentioned the pub itself looks lovely.

I have been a regular at the Queens Head for nearly sixty years, not anymore. Just over six months ago the lease was taken over by new tenants. Since then it has gone from what was a very friendly pub run by James Wheatley, to a very unfriendly, and very expensive place. They have recently decided to start shutting early in the evenings, Monday to Thursdays, so we decided to go on a Friday evening. What a big mistake that was. The person who calls himself General Manager named Greg was ' in charge' He has the personality of a brick, no good evening welcome or greeting whatsoever, he just stood behind the bar waiting for an order. We had gone on the Friday as said, because we expected to be able to order until last orders at 10.50 pm as we have done for many years, no luck there, come 10.25 we were told that last orders were being called. We ordered a round, but what I was served very nearly made me sick on the spot. No idea what it was, and absolutely no appology from Greg, only said he didn't have what I had ordered because it had all gone. He offered to get more in stock if I wanted, but in view of the fact I will not be going back there I declined the offer, and also voiced my opinion of his lack of people skills, he just stood there with a completely blank expression. Having read previous comments I cannot help but notice the owners replies to some, that they will take on board criticisms made. They have had over six months to do so, but things have just gone from bad to awful. If you want a pub that is freezing cold, with Gregs personality at a similar temp', and overpriced drinks, then please go there.

We enjoyed a delicious family Sunday lunch. The food was very good and the service was friendly. The only thing was that the service was slow from ordering to the food arriving at the table.

We enjoyed a lovely family lunch. The food was delicious and the service was good and friendly. The only thing was it was quite slow with the food arriving from ordering.

Wonderful food, nice waitress but it was very cold, fire was dying and radiators were cold.

I had a lunch meeting today and had warm chicken salad which was delicious. Would definitely recommend this lovely pub. The staff were friendly and attentive. I’m looking forward to my next visit already as the menu looks very tempting.

I rarely write reviews that are not positive but I could not believe that my roast Chicken could be so bad. It was like British pubs were in the 1950's. The gravy was a watery mess and did not smell nice. The chicken was a breast, the vegetables were either overcooked or undercooked and the Yorkshire pudding was soggy. So disappointing as this pub used to serve very good food. The new publicans really need to look at improving things before it goes back to having a poor reputation, as it had in the past. The pub and location are wonderful, so please get the food inline with this.

We have been visiting this pub for years and have to say this was our favourite visit by far, atmosphere was good, superb delicious, large portion sizes, amazing staff, we highly recommend this place and will be returning regularly

We visited the pub after house hunting in the area on 30th October. Its a lovely family friendly local pub with a warm reception from the gentleman behind the bar. The food was great and my 21 month old daughter was spoilt by the barman with Halloween sweets and a chocolate spoon that she demolished in seconds. The barman also gave us some good info about the area to help us in our decision to move to the area so we are very grateful. We will definitely be returning and hopefully becoming regulars if we buy in the village.

Just came out of the Queens head and I must say how disappointed we all were.After a recommendation we booked for a family meal of 11.We walked in and the food offered to others looked promising .After an hours wait we final got a drink ordered.Then over an hour and a half later our food came or what we could see of it,who one earth puts a single dwarf been on someone's plate. They clearly had run out of food .We had to get our own cutlery and clear the table of our glasses. You were surround by tables that needed clearing that were not cleared for 2 hours.We did not stay for dessert and we will not be going there again. Signed A very disappointed customer.

A nice pub with friendly staff and a good vibes.

Stopped here for a drink but wished we had booked a table for food which looked excellent. Staff very friendly and efficient. Will go again when next in the area.

Lovely pub with a big beer garden, We had the Sunday Chicken roast which was absolutely lovely, really tasty 👌 Highly recommended

It’s a lovely setting and great place for a Friday evening drink. Food however is a little disappointing. We ordered a meze. £15. It’s packed out with tomato’s and cucumber and a little low on actual meze ingredients. Needs more content and more dips for the bread to justify £15

Friendly pub in a picturesque village, great food and dogs welcome too.

What a shame this lovely pub has gone down the hill since James sold and retired. The old staff tried hard to keep people happy but the food and general atmosphere was not good. Great shame , and no geese.............

2nd time eaten in two weeks and both times the food has been fantastic the staff are really friendly and the atmosphere is great lovely pub garden with over head heaters for when it gets a little cold will be back again soon

Lovely pub, great atmosphere, friendly locals, friendly staff, great food.

Friendly greetings & enjoyed a summer lunch here. Especially rate the aubergine dish with stunning Pimms expertly presented by Laura & Kyle - had to go for a second one!

What a lovely place, great welcome, and excellent food... we'll certainly be back.

Josh and Hope are so personable and great company. Enjoyed an afternoon here with really lovely staff and the surroundings and environment were perfect

Not so good , new manager, good staff but food has gone down since James left, a shame as this was a favorite of ours. Not now.

Great old pub. Good choice of beers from local and popular breweries. Lots of tables in the garden/Orchard. Very friendly staff.

Popped into this lovely pub on our way home from Hastings. What a fantastic place to relax in. And love the Geese on the green outside. Plus the one who decided to sit in a small puddle by the car park.

Beautiful country pub in the heart of Seddlescomb. A large garden- family and dog friendly. A selection of local Ales and great countryside walks. A lovely place to visit.

Four of us had dinner here on Friday evening as we were camping in the area. The food was superb with a choice of gluten free options for my friend. Friendly staff and the service was great.

Went to this little village and this pub was very friendly,made us feel very welcome,it was a very warm day,and sat in the garden and soaked up village life.

delicious meal, excellent service and a traditional pub atmosphere.

Excellent customer service, great food, very spacious grounds good for kids and adults. Special shout out for Josh who looked after us very well. Highly recommend rack of lamb and pork ribs.

We had a light lunch here - nice beer and good food. Vegan options too.

The food is what you would expect for pub grub but over priced for what it is. £10.20 for a glass of wine is completely over the top. Even first class restaurants in the area are nowhere near this. I'm not sure how you can justify this.

Got to say whilst not the cheapest our meals were more than acceptable, the service was efficient and welcoming and the place had a good atmosphere. All in all a pleasant experience.

The food was OK but not outstanding, it was also expensive, compared to other pubs in the area. The menu stated that a 10% "discretionary service charge" would be added to the bill! I suspect that like most businesses times are tough due to the legacy of Covid and current difficulties in recruiting staff. But times are hard for many customers too. Tipping in pubs in this country has always been discretionary, and has been a way for a customer to show appreciation for outstanding service if the customer feels they want to, but the choice, including the amount, is theirs. OK customers can exercise their discretion and not pay it, but by introducing this practice the owners are in effect morally blackmailing customers into paying more than the stated menu price when they don't feel it is justified. They may feel embarrassed to query it when they don't have to, or be out with others, and don't want to make a scene. It leaves a bad taste. Because of the rapidly rising cost of living, we, like many of our friends, are going out to restaurants and pubs far less frequently than we used to, and are are less inclined to support establishments who are indulging in this rather unsavoury practice, choosing establishments who "play fair"with their customers, where it's our free choice whether we tip or not, without the moral pressure imposed.

A great evening. Relaxed atmosphere, very friendly and efficient staff. Tasty meal, good value for money. Will return.

Our first visit and we really enjoyed it. Have read other reviews from those who have been before, but actually as a first timer the food was great. Have to agree that we didn’t get a response from out online booking and had to phone...

New owners. Prices through the roof. Little extras gone like a small biscuit with tea and coffee. No response to online contact form or voice message.

Really disappointed. The burger which has always been brilliant is now being served with cheese an optional £1.00 extra, no side salad and no coleslaw and on the day in question no onion. Plus no chunky chips (always brilliant) but just standard rather greasy fries....

Visited here on Sunday 14th May, early afternoon with three good friends. We were greeted with a warm welcome and as we ordered our drinks I could see the food orders coming out and just knew the food was going to be good. It was, two of us had the veggie burger and chips, one had king prawns and one had lamb. All were beautifully presented and served piping hot, delicious, we all thoroughly enjoyed, sitting outside in the sunshine and lovely garden. All the staff were really pleasant, I had the opportunity to say thank you to one of the chefs whilst I was in the bar area. All in all, a great experience which I will be looking to repeat during the summer. Highly recommend.

Lovely and very polite and friendly severice for whole family

I recently visited this pub and had an amazing experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and friendly atmosphere. The food was outstanding! The pub offers a wide range of delicious options, from traditional pub fare to more sophisticated...

During my recent visit to Seddlescombe, I had the pleasure of discovering The Queen's Head, and I must say it exceeded all my expectations. Nestled in the heart of this picturesque village, The Queen's Head is the epitome of a charming English pub, offering a...

Having enjoyed previous visits today we were extremely dissapointed. The menu in the bar was different to the latest one that is online on Facebook. We came for a birthday meal and was looking forward to a steak enjoyed previously and as per the menu...

Great place, nice good, good range of drinks. Cozy atmosphere.

Called into the pub on Bank holiday Monday, after having an amazing day out in Tunbridge Wells. On locating the pub, what an idyllic setting exactly what you want from a country pub. SADLY on entry the usual "East Sussex" welcome a very gruff and grumpy looking land lord, I joked that as all the taps stated "Sold out" that "How does a pub sell out of beer" and the curt reply was "The customers have bought it all and we are closing shortly" ask a silly question......!! While trying to engage in a jovial conversation, the current landlord (who is shortly leaving we found out from other customers) stated that only 1 cider was available and stout which my partner doesn't drink...they did however have a selection of wines, soft drinks and spirits...none of which were offered. The greeting was Gruff, no smile, no engagement and basically wanted us to leave , we had planned to have a bite to eat but the "welcome " put us off... I understand that a new landlord is due to take over, so we will give them another chance...if you are reading this, an you know a decent place to eat (any where in east Sussex) and drink who are friendly and want to welcome customers please let us Know. In the 6 years I have lived here, it's the "welcome" which lets hospitality businesses down. Try a bit harder....a smile doesn't cost anything.

attended the beer festival on Saturday. a great atmosphere, good food and good music. welldone

A very nice local pub. Amazing old building, with local art on the walls that you can buy. Some good Sussex ales and the food is tasty. The chips are especially good!

Increased food and drink prices are now unaffordable. Having just a beer is not encouraged as a sole drinker. Dinong table requirement takes precedence.

Good rural (ish) pub where we regularly go after a dog walk. It's very dog friendly.

Really good food and service was great. Dog friendly.

Great pub. Good food and beer. Friendly and helpful staff