Tiger Inn in Wealden

A lovely traditional country pub, friendly staff with lots of different food and drink available.

This is a great pub, with friendly staff and great food.

Really nice Sunday roast, in beautiful historic surroundings. People working there today were super friendly. And it's one of the very very few pubs outside of London serving Lucky Saint on draft! Considering the age of the pub kudos for making one area accessible and for having a proper disabled toilet. So they got the 👍👍 from me and my husband today on many levels.

Great family meal, and fantastic Gluten Free options for me

Unwelcoming staff. We were told that we had to order food & drinks at the bar. Other tables in the restaurant had very attentive table service, so we were unsure why we were treated differently. A member of our family party had someone else’s fish dinner spilt down his back. This obviously stank & was very uncomfortable for him. The staff member disagreed that it touched his back and said it landed on the floor. This wasn’t the case, as other diners saw exactly what happened. We had to ask for an apology, which was given, although very reluctantly. We waited an extremely long time for our food, even though it wasn’t a particularly busy night. The desserts were wrong and we were told that we hadn’t ordered the ones we’d asked for. We were made to feel like we were in the wrong. Tiger Inn - you have lost some loyal customers. It has ruined our evening.

We dined in the Snug area. We had a lovely time, we were warmly welcomed and taken care of, food was delicious and atmosphere delightful. (We weren't staying in the rooms so can't pass comment on those)

We had a family meal here this evening. I really don’t know where to start, but about as bad as it gets - Fawlty Towers would be an under-statement. Staff attitude unbelievable, the high point being dropping a plate of fish down my brother in law, and rather than apologising, accusing him of lying that it went down his back. They need only have sniffed it ! Utterly disgraceful.

It was very nice inside love the tigers head on the wall The food was as alright had fish and chips

Lovely old pub. Food was excellent. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Quick service. Not too far from Birling Gap and a nice walk along the way.

Pretty enough place, but the food is frozen clag, and the service is sullen and glacially slow…we waited 50 minutes for our order. Not somewhere we’ll be hurring back to.

Went here for a meal. It was fine. My pie was tasty, a little burnt on the top. Others fish and chips stood out as they were tasty although the mushy peas were not mushy. Generally OK.

Both the rooms and the restaurant lived up to our expectations. Beautiful clean room, super breakfast, and well thought out menu for dinner. Food and service both excellent. Big thank you to all the team .

Great location near Eastbourne and Beachy Head. Fantastic for walks with great bus connections - no need for a car! If you're staying, amazing breakfast - otherwise enjoy the great beer and food

The room was immaculate and cosy.Their gluten free options were great.The breakfast table was terrific which had gluten free options.We’ve been three times now and look forward to returning.A big thank you to Adam and Lisa who made our stay special.

We spontaneously popped in for lunch on a nice autumn day and it was delicious. Service was fast and very friendly.

We went to the restaurant and were amazed! 🤎

Terrific location, lots of character, good pub food and friendly staff. Great place for ramblers as it is set in the south downs. This area of East Dean has lots of flint cottages and houses. Several cafes for coffee before your pub lunch.

Our first visit to the Tiger the weekend before last and we were not disappointed. The food was delicious (very surprised and pleased to find a vegan pie with a Thai twist that worked superbly!) As veggies we were well catered for and then of course there was the wonderful Longmans beers. In spite of it being a very busy, sunny Saturday the staff treated every customer with friendly, courteous attention. We will be back!

Lovely pub in beautiful location

We love going to The Tiger, it reminds me of a set from Granchester. Set around a village green, it's incredibly quaint. We've whiled away a couple of hours over a couple of pints a few times here and eaten a lovely pie 🥧 on the last visit. I can't say what it's like in the winter months yet, but if you've gone for a lovely walk and are looking for a beautiful English pub in lovely surroundings, edged with lovely stone cottages, this is the place. Apologies for the rubbish pics on this one, I was quite excited by the massive gravy boat!

Location, service and food was second to none. Brilliant short stay.

Lovely, quaint old English pub. Rarity these days. Great ales and fresh food.

Fantastic old worldly pub - if you can, visit! Great pints, wonderful views, very cosy interior. Recommended!

Great atmosphere lovely features. Friendly service and staff.

Several years ago we were here having some drinks with some friends who live quite close to this place. It was a very pleasant day for the company, for the views... They treated us very kindly. We have very good memories of that day and the place.

Charming pub in lovely location.

Nice food and great location on a sunny day.

Had Sunday lunch booked a table for 3pm and got our meal at 4pm. Very busy and we were put in the queue for food along those who just walk in, apart from getting a table inside there was no point in booking. Food was very average.

Fantastic village inn with beautiful rooms and great food. Stayed here for only one night but wished I did for more. Rooms were authentically old and cosy, but still featuring up to date electronics and plumbing. Television was smart and high definition, plug sockets in good quantity and fast WiFi. Bed super comfortable. Shower lovely. In the morning had complimentary breakfast which was the best cooked breakfast I’ve had in years During the week long holiday in which I stayed at the tiger inn, it stood out above all others due to not only being in a great location and being tidy and well maintained but it also had tonnes of character making it not only a nice place to stay but also a memorable experience at the same time.

Beautiful clean room for our very enjoyable overnight stay at The Tiger Inn, East Dean. Huge well cooked breakfast to start the day.

Lovely place and well worth a visit

Lovely cosy old school English pub!!!

This is a really lovely pub with very friendly locals, unfortunately I found the South quite grumpy and I've never had such a small piece of fish and so few chips when I've ordered fish and chips in a pub. The £17 I think they could have put a decent portion of chips on the plate an a normal sized piece of cod. This was half a fillet, all about a third of that which you would expect in a fish and chip shop. Batman the less really lovely garden and a very nice experience chatting with locals why we were there.

Possibly the worst food we've ever had . Admittedly it was basic food such as calamari and bread with so called hummus and burger and chips and halloumi fries nothing fancy but it was not good, the fries, calamari and burger were definitely not made fresh. All frozen food I would say. We did get our money back but we would not recommend this place for food to anyone, which is a shame as the pub is such a lovely setting.

The most English place I have ever been.

Had family down for the weekend to see Airbourne on the Saturday. We wanted to take them to one of our favourite pubs which is The Tiger. From start to finish…great service, great food and we loved it. So Thank you, our family loved it!

We stopped off at the tiger for a drink and what a lovely setting on a sunny day. The pub had some lovely local beers and a nice atmosphere. Service was ok, the barman wasn't the friendliest but the setting was lovely

Have to say my score is sadly and simply average and that’s being generous, just over a year ago it would most certainly been higher, the food is not as I expected or known in previous visits, to be honest the price if reflective to quality would be below the standard of bypass catering van. So what has happened to this to change so dramatically costs have risen, the quality of food supplies have been compromised it really isn’t value for money, but on the positive side staff were efficient, the Long Man beer as always a good pint, but if the group ownership has put profit before people’s expectations of proper wholesome quality, its fails to impress, lovely setting but disappointing, please take heed and return to the old standards that make a landmark old fashioned public house a memory to cherish.

a lovely pub which did a variety of different drinks depending on what you would like, great location also good service from the staff especially when a young couple (around early 30’s with an awfully bratty behaved child may i add) abandoned her dog here and just walked off leaving the poor, dirty and hungry dog alone and pining for its owners. so i can only hope karma comes to those horrible people who like to abandon dogs here. other than that, lovely pub and great service. good seating outside too.

We were staying at the Tiger Inn, so the logical place to eat on the first evening was there. Even though we were staying and it wasn't a Friday or Saturday, it was advisable to book, so we did, which was just as well, as it soon became obvious just how popular the place is! Nice selection of starters, mains and desserts, so we opted for the home made steak and blue cheese pie and the breaded white fish with chips - both of which were well prepared and quick to arrive. Pie crust very crispy - which makes a nice change, as so many are soggy! Washed down with a glass of cider and large red wine. Tasty and reasonably priced. Pity we weren't staying longer to have tried some of the other menu choices.

Lovely quiet place to stay for a few days. Rooms in the inn or cottages mean there are plenty to choose from. Comfortable ensuite rooms, nice full breakfast, quiet village green location, so a peaceful night's sleep is guaranteed. Carpark nearby. Not cheap but very nice.

Great food and service. Been for 2 weekends as its so nice. Found it by accident as not local to us.

Such a lovely pub tucked away we found by chance as the other pub we tried was fully booked for dinner it's on a lovely little green surrounded by little cottages it was a pleasure to sit and enjoy our meal which was really good I had the veg pie my hubby had the fish both were so tasty and came out quickly after we ordered. also safe if you have children for them to have a little run around without having to worry about busy rds would definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area 😀

Looked beautiful and busy which we thought was a good sign, however the menu was totally different from the menu on their website. We had to join a long queue to order drinks and collect the menu, then join the queue again to order our food. We are elderly with mobility issues so was disappointed there was no waiting staff. The food was warm not hot and the ingredients were obviously poor. We didn’t bother ordering more drinks or deserts as we just couldn’t be bothered to queue up again, it felt like a canteen rather than a country pub.

Excellent place.. Really we enjoyed.. Place.,food, and service..

Lovely pub with very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was really enjoyable and everything was very clean. A little noise from outside but that is to be expected when staying in a pub.

A traditional English pub - the location is picture postcard perfect on East Dean’s village green. Food choices are good - traditional pub fare - definitely a place to sit out in good weather.

Brilliant location, prices on the steep side

Lovely place to get a drink after a long walk - enough outdoor seating even on one of the better weekends for walking this year. Food isn’t anything special and is overpriced. I had a vegetarian pie with slightly burned carrots and a few boiled veg, and the pie itself was an odd mix of flavours. Partner’s fish and chips were fine, but no better than you might get at a supermarket.

Only went to the pub, which is excellent in terms of service and drink selection

Good pints and food! Great stop after walking back from Burling Gap.

Lunch time treat for the family. The food is good, the staff super efficient. Well worth stopping by.

The best pub on our trip to the UK. Cleanliness and quality. Absolutely not to be missed!

Just had the best rhubarb crumble in the world! Lovely place, friendly.

It's a beautiful spot. Everyone is very friendly, food is really nice and it's now part of our family tradition to visit Tiger Inn when we visit Eastbourne for part of the Seven Sisters hike. Thank you for another wonderful experience.

Incredibly beautiful pub, however the staff, two I ordered from were brusque/curt. Left me with the feeling that they don't like tourists or perhaps people they don't know. Long man brewery bitter was good. Ordered main meal and got 2 small bits of undercooked broccoli. Half a roast or baked carrot literally cut in half lengthways. Bit of mash and a jus that was most underwhelming, and a lamb shank that was also just a bit less than OK, peas were... peas. We went to different restaurant 2 hours later to eat properly as main meal didn't fill us. Could of just given more veg at the tiger to achieve that. Beer and location good, service and food I can't say the same.

Great food, lovely outdoorsy area, cozy.

Great location and building. Wife had Steak and Ale pie which was delicious. I had the Ploughman's which was a bit underwhelming for the price, seemed to be missing gherkins, basically a small lump of cheese, half a mini pork pie, three small pickled onions, and a single slice of bread. All tastier enough just expected a bit more on the plate.

I’ve been to this pub before and had a fantastic experience. The setting is obviously beautiful and the burger was so great that I’ve been trying to bring my husband down here for a year. We planned our whole day around coming here for a late lunch, had checked the website and it specifically said the kitchen is open 11:30am-9pm, and you can’t reserve outside tables so we couldn’t book. Having turned down many very appealing food options during our time in Eastbourne beforehand, we arrived very hungry only to be told they were not serving food. Now while a website can be wrong or outdated and I understand this is a mistake, he first tried telling my husband that was not their website, and when he corrected him to show it definitely was, there was no apology. There was also zero remorse for the fact that we had turned up for lunch based on their website information and were now left not being able to eat. It was clearly extremely recent that their kitchen had ‘closed’ as they were still bringing food out, so we were left feeling pretty furious. Beautiful location and I know the food is great, but the customer service needs some serious work. Either apologise or offer to just pop in some extra orders seeing as it was your mistake and clearly your chef was still there. It was only two of us.

Ate last night a party of 3 was told half hour wait for food which then was extended ! After over an hour our food arrived . Only one waitress for whole pub and abrupt almost rude man . Food was not bad but not hot and steak pie had no meat inside just gravy at a cost of nearly £17 !! Sadly I will not eat there again or recommend , a bad evening and disappointing

Beautiful Setting The Outside Area Is Beautiful. Food Is Good And Good Quality Ingredients

Very nice pub/restaurant with a beautiful terrace and a cosy restaurant inside. The food has been very good and the service was excellent. Only min point: you need to order at the bar, which can take a while. However location, atmosphere, quality was great and we would love to come again!

Great village pub and restaurant. Excellent food. Friendly welcoming staff. Would highly recommend.

Lovely Pub on the green.Good value food.

Very good food. Relaxed rural atmosphere. Enough parking spaces. We only ate and didn't spend the night.

Friendly atmosphere and good food.

Delicious food,friendly staff,cosy environment. We had soupe of the day,chripsy calmari, bang bang cauliflower,fish anf chips, ceasar salad. Outdoor area really large,everyone will find space. Can I just say I never had such a fulfilling ceaser salad! Amount of cheese and anchouves was incredible! I even aded chicken that was just overhealming! Would highly recomend when you finish hiking at seven sisters.

Excellent facility, clean and welcoming. Friendly and helpful staff. In a very convenient position to reach the seven sisters

Lovely village pub with a great selection of real ales and a fantastic choice of food

Beautiful pub and surroundings sadly food was pretty awful- sat in the snug which felt grimy and squashed seating - plenty of better pubs out there won’t be back

Loved the pub, great service, cozy and had great Sunday roast thank you. 🙏

Just stopped off for a quick bite to eat after a hike. Ordered fish and chips at a cost of over £17, not unusual for pubs these days. But it came out cremated. I thought this could have been a one off but the people next to me looked the same. The cod had been so overcooked that my knife could barely cut through it. The fish inside had fallen to pieces due to it being dried out. Any chef in their right mind would have put that straight in the bin. I'm hoping that a great traditional pub doesn't turn into a tourist hot spot charging big prices for sub par food as this pub used to be great for the food that it served. The front of house staff were friendly and approachable. The pub was clean with great toilets and clearly money had been spent on renovations.

Fabulous place, very quick service, tasty food, very friendly staff.

Stopped in here and it was lovely. Felt very welcome and the food was amazing. Drinks are beyond expensive thou £4.80 for a lemonade with lime cordial....lovely time but my fault for not checking the price...felt ripped off there

Lovely pub to end off your Seven Sisters hike They have an amazing outside lawn area to enjoy in summer with some local craft beers and ciders on tap as well as decent pub fare food.

We love your pub and have been several times over the last six months. We visited on 19 June. The new summer menu was in place and no table service. Both were disappointing compared to previous visits. We had to reject the fish and chips as it was overbooked and had scampi as replacement. The chips were a bit Second rate too. We were not charged for the fish and chips meal which is fair. Staff were lovely but that didn’t help our experience. We will avoid coming over the summer and see you again once your normal Menu returns..

Had a drink and snack with friends. Nice. Love the Tiger to Tea. Love Sherlock Holmes reference

We were made to feel very welcome from the moment we arrived, the team were great, one member stood out especially, young guy I’d guess twenties, with quiffed hair and a beard, was super friendly, chatty and attentive ( very easy on the eye to..🥵) would recommend and will definitely be back..

When we booked we thought what a cute little cottage. Typical case of “You think”! Completely different than in the pictures: The room is tiny (no closet - just a tiny wooden shed, just a seat, everything crooked and crooked so that you fall out of bed (not an exaggeration), and the beds themselves are a disaster. So many Spring springs in the mattress and in the base that make you think you're sleeping on a trampoline. All of this for the price of €170.00 including breakfast, but you only get it if you don't have to leave before 7:30 a.m. to get his ferry to the mainland. Conclusion - NEVER AGAIN!!!

Great food, beautiful location and good selection of non alcoholic beers

Payed a visit with eleven others after a sad funeral of a loved one I ordered a ploughman’s lunch . What I received was a very small wedge of cheddar. and half of a small pork pie , a wedge of hard bread , no butter and a small salad garnish . There was however two general bowls of pickle ! I told the waitress that I didn’t like pork pie and she said that it was on the menu . Fair enough ! I thought a ploughmans consisted of cheese !! Seems I paid something like £14 for a plate of pickle . A very disappointing end to a sad day !

The room was so charming and well-kept. The scenery outside the room was beyond anything we imagined; it was absolutely breathtaking. The Tiger Inn staff--and the locals--were so friendly and made us feel right at home. What an amazing place to go for an immediate disconnect from the stress of city life.

Had lunch there which was delicious 😋 and a pint of bitter. Great experience

Didn't have the Yacht Rock, but had a couple of pints of lovely Longman Best Bitter. 👍

Second time eating here, won't eat here again...food looks really good, but it doesn't taste how it looks. This time I had bang bang fries....very over cooked. When I asked if they are meant to be REALLY crunchy, the girl said yes...but they were rock solid. I'm surprised I didn't break a tooth, they were that hard.

The Tiger Inn is a truly wonderful place to stay. The rooms are beautifully furnished and have very comfortable beds. Such a lovely view from the window too. The staff here are fabulous and ensure you feel welcomed. Lots of drinks and food to choose from, plus the breakfast is delicious. This is an amazing place to explore with plenty of trails including the epic seven sisters cliffs, beachy head and the cuckmere river. I cannot recommend the Tiger Inn enough, worth every penny and more!

Such a beautiful setting, pretty flint walls, large green with tables, never seems to get overcrowded, even when the weather was amazing. Yummy food. Dog friendly, great selection of soft drinks - I had Orange and Almond Soda! A must visit! We went 2 days on the trot as it was SO good (and sunny)!

**Review of The Tiger Inn** During our recent visit to The Tiger Inn, my partner and I indulged in a delightful culinary experience that left us both thoroughly satisfied and eager to return. To start, we ordered the lamb roast, which was nothing short of exceptional. The lamb was perfectly cooked, tender, and juicy, with a rich, savory flavor that hinted at the quality of the meat and the expertise in its preparation. Accompanied by a medley of seasonal vegetables, the roast was enhanced by a smooth, well-balanced gravy that tied all the elements together beautifully. The roast potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, making for a perfect complement to the succulent lamb. For dessert, I opted for the chocolate white brownie, a decadent treat that exceeded my expectations. The brownie was moist and rich, with a perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate intensity. Topped with a delicate drizzle of chocolate sauce and served with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream, this dessert was a sublime end to my meal, leaving a lingering taste of satisfaction. My partner chose the rocky road ice cream sundae, which turned out to be a visual and gustatory delight. The sundae was generously layered with various flavors of ice cream, interspersed with chunks of chocolate brownie, and marshmallows. The addition of a rich chocolate sauce made it an indulgent and playful dessert that was thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, our dining experience at The Tiger Inn was nothing short of wonderful. The combination of expertly prepared dishes and delightful desserts, along with the warm and welcoming atmosphere from the staff truly made it a lovely experience. We highly recommend The Tiger Inn to anyone looking for a great meal or drink after hiking up the Seven Sisters Cliffs. P.s the location of the pub is in a beautiful area feels like cotswolds of Eastbourne.

Great food. Idyllic setting. Lovely old pub in a pretty little village.

Great little characterful pub with a big outdoor “village green” beer garden.

Tiger Inn has friendly staff. Great selection of drinks. The half pint of Tribute was brilliant. Great location and outside seating. Great to have outside seating when sunny. Recomend.

Lovely spot to enjoy a beer in the sun. We had a Hazy Pale Ale that was great!

Friendly staff for whom nothing was too much trouble, lovely food, beautiful setting and a very comfortable room! We stayed after a hike from Lewes and it was just what we needed..

Wonderful historic ub in romantic style and beautyful sorrounding. Definitly worth a visit!

6 for a birthday lunch at the Tiger Inn. We always feel welcome here, the staff are attentive and friendly. Its location is great for walkers and day visitors in the area. The food has always been very good, fresh and hot, with classic pub options on top of some interesting alternatives. You can book online (recommended for more than 4 people) or run the risk of walking in. Lots of outdoor seating tables on the village green if the weather is good. Main meal and drink for three came to £60, which we thought was fair.

A magical location, a quintessential English pub. Perfect.

Old, traditional pub with a good selection of food and excellent selection of local beers. Staff is super friendly. Had a comfy room (Grace) with own entrance looking out to the village green. Many amenities in the room and … the next morning even the sun came out. Yay!

Food was really good apart from very much burned chips full of oil and the plastic cups that flew after we finish our drinks. They don't have take away boxes and young male in the bar was unfriendly. But older staff member attending the tables couldn't be more helpful and caring.

Lovely pub in an idyllic setting. Friendly staff and excellent fish and chips. Good selection of ales and non-alcoholic beers. I wouldn't be surprised if it has been used as a film location of a "typical English village".

Food was lovely unfortunately it took about an hour to pay for the meal as they kept sending us back to the table even when I went to the bar to pay