The Robin Hood in Rother

Well what can I say about this amazing little find. After driving past on numerous occasions, today my husband and I decided to stop for lunch. It was pie & pudding day so my husband had the steak & ale pie. He loves a pie and said it was the best pie he has ever tasted!! The staff Lucy behind the bar and Phil front of house were the happiest people I’ve encountered in their jobs and were hard working, friendly and had the time of day for you. We will definitely be back as there are a number of pies my husband wants to try (and I no longer have to make them - result!!). If you are looking for somewhere to eat I would highly recommend the Robin Hood

Yet again amazing food, great service, nothing was any bother with a lovely friendly vibe. Cannot recommend highly enough, very very good prices. Thank you

Had a fantastic time, the pub was really busy, the staff worked really hard , so friendly and the food was really lovely. Would recommend this pub to anyone

Visiting the area. En-route to Hastings it was raining so decided to pop into this pub for a bit to eat. What a treat that was. Greeted by friendly staff and lovely decor. Looking around the food looked nice so we thought we would sample it. What a treat that was. I had homemade Steak and Kidney Pudding and my wife veggie lasagne. Both meals were excellent and the staff were so friendly. Highly recommend

We arrived without a booking and were warmly greeted. A very cosy pub with lots of decor that made it homely rather than cluttered. The menu had a huge range of choices and all very sensible prices. I was really happy they allowed me to have a starter as my main choice. Excellent service throughout the meal. The only thing I thought could be improved is the sachets of condiments. I prefer a proper bottle to squeeze! Will def be back.

Such a lovely afternoon from start to finish. Super friendly welcome and service from the barman and waitress, really sweet to our dog and a really good Sunday lunch. The Robin Hood is a proper family English pub with an amazing range of local ciders and ales and just the place to spend a cosy afternoon with family, good food and great hosts. Oh and unbelievable value for money .. thank you to all

Not impressed was sat at the table had to press the bell when ready to order. Sat in annexe area with wedding going on in the same area. Food not very nice. I ordered the gammon with pineapple and not sure if it was the owners wife or member of staff but she was speaking to the table in front of us and then came and said “I’ve been told to tell yer there’s no more gammon, don’t know what that’s about” and promptly walked away. Have to say won’t be going back and would never recommend

Very friendly staff that make you feel you are part of their family :-). I had the slow roasted belly pork with mixed vegetables and is meant to come with new potatoes, but they very kindly substituted them with roast potatoes, and it also comes with gravy. The pork was perfectly cooked and melted in my mouth with lots of flavour and was still very moist. The vegetables were perfectly cooked to my licking, but they were a little cold, but I did not mind as the gravy warmed them up. The roast potatoes were delicious and tasted just like the ones my mum used to cook :-). My partner had the hunters chicken with fries and side salad. The chicken breast was massive and perfectly cooked. The bbq sauce was nice, and the fries were also very nice. The portion sizes were very generous and all at a great price. I am very happy to recommend and can not wait to go back for another meal 😀

Lovely staff and very welcoming but the food was awful. Fish cakes came out frozen in the middle and they were the ones you'd buy your child in the freezer section in a supermarket. They were very apologetic and replaced it but also said they are "hard to cook". To serve food that's still frozen inside isn't acceptable. My partners nut roast had a gelatine substance throughout and the carrots were mouldy.

The party for our silver wedding anniversary was made so special from all at the Robin Hood would recommend them every time as food and venue is amazing

We stopped in for a Sunday lunch for 3 adults and one puppy on 7th July 2024. The atmosphere is great with hops on the pub ceiling. Staff could not have been more friendly. A dog friendly pub with a good choice of real ales. The meal was excellent with quick friendly service. Desserts were lovely. Extra portions for dogs were only 50p. I give it 10 on 10.

Highly recommend this lovely old pub, just spent the weekend here with friends. The staff were all very welcoming and the service was excellent no matter how busy they became. The selection of Beers and Ciders were very good especially the Cider. Food in the restaurant was very high quality "do yourself a favour and try the Whitebait" I recommend it and buffet breakfast on Sat and Sun just what was needed !! If you get the opportunity stop in there for a pint and something to eat. Thanks for looking after us.

Very friendly staff on an incredibly busy Sunday, but I’m afraid my meal wasn’t enjoyable. The roast was very dry and unappealing, and I would highly recommend serving fresh vegetables, rather than frozen, and more of them, and proper gravy rather than from a jar/packet. I’m sorry to have to write this but I want to encourage you just to make these small adjustments. Then all will be wonderful!

So welcoming and couldn’t do enough for us. Family run business in beautiful setting surrounded by fields with stunning views. We stopped for late lunch/early dinner on way home from beach. Good wine and food! I had beef in Guinness, was so tender and delicious. We had a lovely time.

Amazing staff and great food. Wonderful atmosphere and the food is really good value. Will definitely be back. They also had great gluten free options 👍🏻

Been there twice in the last month with elderly family and they’ve been amazing. Epic hospitality and food has been great both times . We’ll definitely be visit again soon. Thank you

Lovely local family business close to us! We go there during the week and also on Sunday’s! Food is always good and staff very friendly, they blow us away as the cost per person is excellent and we cannot complain as we are always looked after in every way.

Came here for lunch staff are very friendly Phil was amazing serving us and making us feel very welcome, we had breaded mushrooms and a beef roast I couldn't fit the pudding in also great value for money too, 2 courses all for under £ 15, would highly recommend it here there is a pic of the pudding Xmas pud with custard that my dad had but none of the main or starter as I ate it before thinking of taking pictures,

Had a lovely lunch Phil was amazing and made us feel welcome. Food was lovely and hot would recommend this pub any day to families kid friendly

Fantastic traditional pub, excellent staff and great atmosphere. Food lovely and really reasonably priced. This is what a pub should be and more.

A great evening. A group of 46 had a brilliant evening, good food, good service and a great atmosphere. Excellent value for money.

Felt very uncomfortable eating our lunch whilst hoards of mourners passed to and fro the bar for drinks. Really wished we had known there would be a wake at the same time as would have booked elsewhere. To make matters worse I witnessed the bar staff being very rude and unprofessional to one of the wake party. I really felt this was in bad taste. All the customer wanted was a clean glass bit was met with ‘well you don’t do the washing up do you’ just awful. I won’t be be returning

My first time visiting this pub, however my partner has very fond family memories. The landlady and the restaurant team were welcoming and friendly, and the pub itself had a lovely vibe. The food was delicious and extremely reasonably priced. Each course was beautifully cooked; nicely presented, and served hot. The fish was moist inside but crispy on the outside, and the nut roast was tasty, with the roast potatoes being divinely crispy! We would thoroughly recommend this establishment, and look forward to our next visit! Lastly but by no means least, congratulations on being CAMRA Pub of the Year!!

Amazing experience! Amazing food, we have a super nice hamburger and exquisite pork belly!!! The guy that served us, got a really nice humor!!! We’ll suggest the experience! We made a lot lf km and when we stop here it made our trip worth it

A group of us really enjoyed the Sunday dinners and desserts. Friendly staff. Excellent value too. Thank you very much. Would recommend.

Enjoyed a great evening attending a charity quiz night, we had dinner which was delicious. Phil does a great job of running the restaurant. Always a lovely atmosphere.

Made to feel very welcome. Food and service were outstanding. Fair prices. Would highly recommend to everyone we know.

Absolutely brilliant experience will definitely be visiting again. Took my Mum who walks with a zimmer my Sister who is elderly and very uneasy on her feet who has learning disabilities and my 89 year old aunt also quite imobile. Accommodated and went above and beyond to help me make their visit enjoyable, nothing was too much bother. Thank you Robin Hood Icklesham 10 out of 10

Probably the warmest welcome in Sussex! Nice beer, (3 Acres IPA) warm and inviting bar with a huge wood fire. Landlady was a keen beer enthusiast, highly recommended😊

Have been twice for Sunday roast. Always good, so much food. Will definitely be back. Make reservations!

Looking for somewhere dog friendly after visiting Rye. Saw the Robin Hood was a Greene King establishment which is always a good sign. As we had a dog with us we had to eat in the bar, which is to be expected. Between us we had the lasagne and the hunters chicken. Both meals were home made, tasty and filling. What made it more pleasing for a veteran is the clear support for the Royal British Legion. Will definitely be going back in the future.

Came for Remembrance Day Tea. Food good and plentiful. Music fun. Most of all the atmosphere created by family hosting was great. A friendly welcoming environment. Want to return for a Sunday roast.

The team at the Robin Hood Inn went above and beyond to make a surprise birthday lunch for 27 guests a moment to treasure. Their Sunday roast was delicious - generous portions with a selection of fresh veg and perfect batter puddings. Great options on their Sunday lunch menu for children and vegetarians. Leave room for dessert though! Would definitely recommend them for large groups, families with young children, those who loves a traditional Sunday roast and anyone who loves good home cooked food. The service was faultless.

Would only go back for a drink. This is the third time I've been for food. First time half the menu wasn't available, second time was covid so it was a takeaway and only received half the dinner I paid for and my most recent visit, I had a roast dinner, potatoes were hard and burnt, veg wasn't cooked and the gammon was extremely salty. Think I've given them enough chances so definitely wouldn't go back for food.

What a fabulous place with a most outstanding roast dinners! Fantastic, friendly staff. The roast turkey is by far the most delicious in the United Kingdom. A massive variety of desserts, catering foe both gluten and vegan options. Highly recommended. A++++++++

Hidden gem. Great meal with a lovely selection and plenty of seating including benches outside. Great view through the valley

Happened upon this delightful pub when our usual place was suddenly closed. We hadn't booked and although they were busy, plus a coach load of arrivals, we were made extremely welcome. A table was found for us, lovely coffee while we chose from an extensive menu. Individual requests for slight changes to meals , peas instead of salad etc , were eagerly agreed to and staff were great, food arrived quickly and was very tasty. We spent a lovely lunchtime in good company. This is now going to be our regular meeting place with our friends.

My Grandad celebrated his 90th Birthday here yesterday and I cannot begin to tell you how fantastic it was! Firstly they made it their priority to ensure that my Grandad was cool enough during the heat before setting anything up! The food was phenomenal and constantly flowing - everyone took a doggy bag home! There were no paper plates, beautiful fine China was provided. The waitresses frequently offered cooling refreshing treats like sorbets and jelly and ice cream to ensure people were not getting too hot. I made the cake for the event and Carly was so helpful and kind ensuring I had everything I needed to set up and present the cake with. She was so kind and caring, making sure Grandad blew out a candle on his cake to make a wish and that the sparklers finally worked 🤪 I don’t think I can fit my entire thoughts of this venue into this review - but take my word for it. The Robin Hood Icklesham is outstanding!!! Carly and her family run this pub and have been for over 20 years! Long May it contain to provide such a fantastic service, welcoming atmosphere and smile!

Vriendelijke bediening, efficiënt bedieningssysteem, goede prijsstelling en uitgebreide kaart voor elk wat wils.

Came in here today for lunch and immediately we could tell it wasn’t going to be a good one. There is a very hostile atmosphere in the place. Staff are rude, condescending and patronising. The food was absolutely terrible - a pie with little or no taste to it and a burger (the worst I’ve ever had). Basically a badly cooked beef patty shoved into a raw, non cooked burger bun (so just cold bread) with no butter or sauce - dry as a bone with a tiny amount of tasteless salad. The chips were ok ish but no effort was made to make the food to an even remotely below average level. Very bad. No smiles from the staff, just argumentative and hostile. Also, you have to go to the bar and order, pay for and collect drinks separately to the meal. Do you not think it's a good idea to let people eating to have a running ticket for food and drinks? Just makes it that much more inconvenient as it is. Save yourself the bother of going out - buy a £2 pizza or something from the shop and cook it at home. You’ll get a more polite welcome from your oven when you open it and the food will be better. 0/10

Very good food and friendly service. Would highly recomend. Turned up without booking and luckily the last table was free ,

A really really lovely pub. Despite hosting a wedding and a birthday they welcomed our family of 6 with open arms! Lovely friendly team, great food and a thoroughly enjoyable experience all round. Thank you!

We highly recommend The Robin Hood , the menu has something for everyone and excellent value for money. Phil, Carly and all the team are so welcoming and always go the extra mile to make sure your experience is the best. The home made food...

Fabulous food and lovely, friendly people, service was great and I will be coming back again. I would definately recommend to friends and family

Visited with my grandparents for lunch. Atmosphere was lovely and very friendly staff... What a great place for vegans! They have a great variety of starters and mains, but OMG for the pudding board! Absolutely amazing! I had the vegan pie of the day, it...

Couldn’t fault the service, from the moment we arrived until the moment we left. Even though they were super busy. The staff make this place! Lovely food also at unbelievable prices. Would 1000% return in a heart beat

We wanted to find a family friendly pub and this place does not disappoint. Lovely atmosphere, great views, fantastic service and food. Would definitely like to visit this pub again. Well done to the family in charge. Gold star from us 😊

Amazing ,had lunch here. Great service, tasty food, good choice,very reasonable prices. Would thoroughly recommend Angela and George

Absolutely fabulous place, superb and highly delicious choice, fantastic service and amazing choice for food allergies. The lovely waitress even remembered what cider I had last time. Friendly, charming, outstanding!

Visited today (24/6/23) with family for lunch, have been a few times before and have always been made to feel very welcome there is a very family friendly atmosphere. Food as always was absolutely amazing very tasty, my husband had the ribs which we were...

Good atmosphere, good selection of drinks and very enjoyable meal, pub situated in lovely surroundings with a large outdoor seating area.

Dropped in on Sunday afternoon, friendly welcome, busy small restaurant though plenty of room. drinks from the bar, table button when ready to order food. Great service, good sunday special offers, 2 course £10 ! Hot, well cooked roast. Full marks!

Past this place many times, always thought I must try it… To say I was disappointed is an understatement.. Lamb chops were extremely tough, it hurt my gums trying to get the bits out of my teeth.. swamped in a gravy that was totally unnecessary,...

We were there for Sunday lunch. The food was excellent as was the service. The price was very reasonable. Several very good beers on draught.

We found this pub online while we were on holiday and decided to try it. The pub is lovely and we got a warm welcome. The food was excellent and very good value for money. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend. It was...

Great place we came across whilst staying in Hastings. Lovely welcoming staff, food excellent and great value. Can't wait to visit again when back in the area.

Me and my wife got to the pub at 5.50pm after they had a long day doing the coronation celebration and were happy to fit us in for dinner. The service was great and the food was delicious, they were short staffed and yet they...

We regularly visit The Robin Hood, Icklesham. Alway’s great service and lovely wholesome food. Such a little family run gem of a place. I can highly recommend but will say book before when you decide to visit as it very busy over the weekends.

We had a light lunch there. Special deal running in March..... The meal was exeptionally good value and ingredients looked like good quality. Large dining room with a pleasant view and helpful, attentive , polite staff.

Walked in after a hospital appointment about 12.40pm. Very busy as an amazing offer on for the whole of March. Paying for drinks at the bar is an excellent idea as it frees up the rest of the family to serve the restaurant . Lovely...

Having visited another fine establishment for food on several occasions in the Ickle, this Sunday was a chance for us to experience the delights at Robin Hood. We were met at the door by a surly silver headed bouncer. He's a quiet kinda fella but...

The menu and food that came out to other diners looked good. I was tempted to stay for lunch with a friend but my white coffee at £5.30 put me off. I think it would be a nice venue for a couples dinner though.

We had a nice family outting @ the Robin Hood last knight { Icklesham ) its a family run pub everyone was so helpfull & pleasant food was spot on would recomend to anyone . its not the first time we have visited .in the...

Excellent service, such a friendly team nothing is to much trouble. This was our third visit for a Christmas function and the Robin Hood didn’t let us down. Thanks to all the staff.

We have just enjoyed an amazing evening having afternoon tea for remembrance Sunday was absolutely amazing . Food is fantastic and plenty of it .Went out of their way to make me separate sandwiches as I'm such a fussy eater . Nothing was too much...

We were staying at a holiday rental nearby, and the pub offered to drop us home after our very nice meal. Super friendly and food excellent.

With a group of 10 friends we went to the Robin Hood pub in Icklesham to celebrate a great week away. The staff were amazing, the food was lovely and we had a great evening. What a fab little find in the middle of nowhere...

Visited on a Thursday for a couple of beers , and liked it so much went back next day with a group to eat . On one of their busiest nights they took time to reserved a table for ten and serve up 10 fantastic...

Popped in for a drink. Good selection of beers and friendly staff. We liked it so much we booked a table for 10 the following evening and wasn’t disappointed. Food was excellent and unbelievable choice AND very reasonable. Staff were brilliant. All the food arrived...

Had a great evening with food with our group of 10 friends. Great food and atmosphere. We were staying in a house just down the lane so decided to go here for last evening. When we asked if there was a taxi service around to...

A wonderful welcoming pub and restaurant. We have been coming here for a couple of years now and they are great. They have some great menus and the prices are very good. At the moment they have a £10 for two courses menu and the...

My family and I visited on my birthday after staying in winchelsea beach for a week The food and dessert was amazing so delicious You can tell it's made with love and compassion unlike chain restaurants We also came again for Sunday dinner the next...

Visited a few times while on holiday, nothing disappointed us, had some great banter with mr. Williams and his staff, service was good, food was lovely, no fancy overpriced meals, you will not walk away hungry. We had planned to go back on our last...

We visited this pub based on previous reviews. Very friendly staff and the food was amazing. We will definitely return when next in the area and highly recommend the Robin Hood. Dog friendly too. Fantastic place.

Just been in with a group of blind people. They really loved the food it was excellent. The food arrived quickly. The staff were great. Would definitely recommend. Everyone had a lovely time. Great atmosphere and lovely surrounding. Thank you all.

The roast was okay, honestly not the most filling but it was cheap so I wasn’t expecting a banquet. It’s in the countryside, so you can eat in somewhat peace without cars and motorcycles blasting.I didn’t have the desert myself but they looked really good....

Fantastic pub grub and great staff. We were part of a party of 11 (inc 5 kids) and the kitchen managed to get all our meals out together with everyone satisfied - no mean feat with some picky eaters amongst us. Never seen my Dad...

Great venue, superb staff, 5 real ales and 10 ciders, food was superb from the set menu - 2 courses for £ 12.00 starter was pate, small squares of toast and salad. The main meal was steak and kidney pudding with new pots, broccoli, cauliflower,...

Great value food and an amazing selection of real ale. Walk here (the valley is beautiful), drive, cycle or bus it - just make sure you do visit, you won’t be disappointed.

Went here for a meal and as always it was great, The puddings are amazing. But the homemade madras is something else. I have had a few curry’s in my time, but this one hits the spot every time. Staff are always friendly and nothing...

Took my mother there for lunch on her 99th birthday would highly recommend this venue it is 5+ star for service and friendly staff excellent food they pulled out all the stops to make it a memorable time it was so good she insisted on...

We went for the wedding yesterday. Very well organised and looked after superbly by Carly, Phil and the team. Amazing food and service. Thank you Robin Hood team.

We attended a wedding here yesterday. Everything about this venue is 5* not only is the food superb (the lemon posset was to die for) but every member of staff made you feel like you were part of their extended family. Nothing was too much...

Highly recommended for being looked after by Carly. Wedding food for those with food allergies or intolerances was superbly catered for.

If you like Iceland’s microwave meals this place is for you. I’m so shocked that the reviews are so high. The staff were friendly and it was so busy however the quality of the food is just not up to standard. The desserts and drinks...

Visited today for a birthday lunch Host was very accommodating Fantastic value for money menu Will definitely be revisiting

Family visited here whilst on holiday in nearby guestling. Went to this pub as allowed us to take our dog and have a lovely dinner. Which is what we got! The landlord was super friendly, even though he was run off his feet. All of...

The Robin Hood looked like a reasonable place to stop for lunch on a day trip along the coast from Hythe to Hastings, and it was a brilliant choice!The staff, all family I think, were very welcoming, and they have a great menu to choose from. Breaded mushrooms to start after which wife had the fish cakes with new potatoes and salad and I had a chicken madras with salad, rice and poppadom. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The madras curry (made by the hosts wife) was better than I get from my local Indian takeaway, and about the same price - Absolutely gorgeous!!Good sized portions, well presented and tasty and, in a world where prices are rising rapidly, very reasonably priced.A great team at The Robin Hood made us feel welcome and valued as customers. We can’t wait to get back there!

Ive driven past this pub many times never tried it.Anyway my mother and i had been down to rye harbour and decided to give this place a try.The guy who greeted and served was very friendly and polite we were seated in the covered rear decking area with lovely views of green fields and the garden area.We both had prawn coctail to start i had the 4 meat roast but omitted the turkey my mother opted for hunters chicken my roast was lovely i couldnt see the bottom of my plate as it was covered in meat with lovely roast potatoes veg yorkshire pudding stuffing a big jug of gravy and horseradish sauce was good.My mothers hunters chicken came in an oven dish the breast was huge and came with fries and salad decor of pub was lovely toilets were clean and fresh im coming here again!!

Absolutely love this place, the food is absolutely divine, the service is always impeccable and with a smile and the atmosphere is always so welcoming and friendly.

This Family run pub always ensures that you have a friendly welcome as soon as you walk in the door. The food is good traditional pub food and is very tasty and fresh at a great price. The bar is very well stocked and the barman very friendly and helpful. Definitely well worth a visit here as you will not be disappointed. Recommended.Enjoy.

Visited for lunch today, as usual food was top notch. Staff their usual efficient selves. Made to feel welcome nothing to much trouble.

Visited the Robin Hood today for a family dinner... absolutely fantastic meal and amazing staff..so friendly and helpful... nothing is to much trouble for them. Would 100% recommend .

Lovely venue with a traditional pub family feel. Food was great and the meal deal price is a real bargain! Staff were very friendly and helpful and the service was swift. Definitely worth a visitz

Today we had a lovely meal at the Robin Hood. The staff work very hard to make your visit a pleasant one and are very friendly .

Great home cooked food at a great price. Lovely atmosphere of a traditional country pub. Great for families with kids, can get busy .

After seeing this pub pop up on my Wife's FB page, we decided to come and try their roast..We were met by a very organized pub/restaurant, who took great pride in making us feel welcome, understood and at home (but with more organization).We both had the four meat roast, and can honestly say that this was the closest pub roast to a home cooked roast that we have ever had. Having tried many pub roasts over the years, no one has ever come close on home cooked roast tattys until now!!!!Fantastic meal, great staff, we felt safe, we were well fed and are so pleased to have found this gem of a pub with both amazing food, beautiful views and very affordable prices!We will be back, regularly.

What can I say, impeccable service, great tasting good at amazing prices, wide range of drinks and the friendliness of the staff team just makes the visit amazing!

Amazing first time experience, Mrs has raved about this place and we had to try. The food is absolutely phenomenal, had the steak and stilton pie ( really recommended ) the atmosphere was brilliant and the host was never to busy to spend time chatting with the table

We had just completed a wet, muddy but highly enjoyable Boxing Day walk. What we really wanted was a comfortable seat, pint of beer and a packet of crisps.Sadly there was no room at the inn.The landlord was kind enough to then look at a spare table in the restaurant, cleared it and offered it to us.We were so grateful. To sit in a warm friendly pub, with our son, who was only with us for 3 days was very special.Thank you Robin Hood for offering good old fashioned pub hospitality.