White Hart Inn in Rother

Great pub atmosphere and a wonderful sunday lunch menu. Nice restaurant area and dogs allowed in the bar area, which is lovely.

An AMAZING evening. We were 5 friends who eat out a lot and we LOVED it here! Very friendly staff. A new apprentice being trained. Harvey’s beer. I had arancini and mushroom suet pudding. AND a beautiful local wine!

We went with friends for Sunday Lunch. We had four Starters, 4 Main Courses, 2 desserts, 1 x bottle Picpoul and 4 other drinks. Total bill including service charge £244. My own view is that what we received was ok but expensive.

Nice country pub but maybe we were just unfortunate that it was so so quiet for a Saturday night so lacked any atmosphere. Menu is nice but quite expensive. Two of us had the steak (can only have rare or well done) - one was ok , but mine was more ‘blue’ and very chewy. Very basic - just thin steak and chips, for the price would have expected at least a tomato or mushrooms at least. Left feeling quite underwhelmed and wouldn’t rush back.

As soon as we arrived we were greeted by a really friendly barmaid, I was indecisive as to what to drink, the man behind the bar was just great and gave me some wines to taste which was great, made choosing my wine really easy. We both had the same, mackerel fishcake which was absolutely delicious, then steak, highly recommend the truffle & Parmesan fries.

We had a great Sunday lunch, fantastic food service and atmosphere. Excellent attention, staff informative and pleasant without being overbearing. Wonderful place!

This is a lovely pub. It could have been 4 stars but I felt that it could be better. As people not from the area, a little more information about the local produce and suppliers used would have been nice. (The restaurant says it’s prides itself for using local produce). The food itself was nice (4 star for the food) but the service was unbelievably fast. Too fast. We’d had 3 courses and the bill within an 1.5 hours of sitting down. Not the leisurely pace you want for a birthday meal and a nice evening as a couple. The restaurant wasn’t busy so there really wasn’t a need to rush. For a 10% service charge I would have expected the manager and waitress to be a little more engaging in their interaction when answering questions about local beer, cider and wine. And not only having a cheerfulness whilst the bill is being paid. It didn’t inspire the desire to return. As a pub/restaurant which says it’s dog friendly, it is the first dog friendly restaurant we’ve been to which didn’t provide a water bowl for the dog. We always carry a fold up water bowl so we were ok. Overall the food was nice, the building is nice but the service and standard could be a bit better. I

Very dissappointed 2 cheese ploughmans, one tomatoe juice, 1 pint of Harveys.....no ambiance, freezing cold room, no service £45! Ploughmans two thirds of the board was taken up with an apple cut in half and a load of just plain rocket. Very dissappointed will not return.

What a lovely pub! Staff were very good. The menu is certainly different and there are just a few choices BUT the food was lovely and very tasty. The views are wonderful. We had no problem booking online that day and plenty of parking. Will definitely be visiting again.

A l'improviste, superbe accueil avec la surprise de tomber sur une jeune serveuse qui parle français. Une vue magnifique au sein de la campagne du Sussex Quant aux plats, un fish and chips très bon, un autre avec des saucisses locales et le tout accompagné de bières locales.

Amazing views over the countryside, weather was great so sat outside. Really relaxed atmosphere, went on a Sunday and the Roast was amazing. Staff were great friendly and efficient

We had exactly the same experience as a previous review. Popped in thinking we would stop for a bite to eat to be told there was no extra food!, so unless you have booked they will not cater for walk in customers. I do find this amazing in this day and age, but I think what was more annoying was the way in which it was said, we were made to feel very awkward. It looked like a lovely place, with beautiful views but the attitude of the guy sitting by the bar with his IPad looking after the bookings, put us off. I wish I had read some of these reviews before we popped in.

We arrived just after midday for lunch. On arrival we were totally ignored by the man behind the bar, despite the fact that nobody else was waiting. Eventually he engaged. We asked for 2 coffees and 2 pints of beer and asked for the lunch menu. He asked have you booked? We said we hadn’t. He said you can’t eat here unless you booked. We then waited for our drinks. The beers were served then he disappeared. About 6 minutes later he came back with the coffees and 2 small sachets of sugar. We moved outside. I then went back in for more sugar, by which time 4 other people were waiting to be served. No one behind the bar. There was a young lady standing to the right of the bar, who was a waitress, totally non engaging. I asked her for more sugar. She bought out 2 more sachets. We then tried to open the sugar and it was hard! The coffees were warm! We heard others in the garden complaining they couldn’t order food. Why is it so difficult? I don’t get it? Hospitality to the point of rudeness? Never will go back!

In England from Oz to catch up with family we wanted a traditional English pub and this was perfect. - a delightful location south views over glorious countryside - proper beer. How I miss Harvey’s 🍻🍻 - we were there on a Sunday. What more could you ask for than the best roast beef, Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings. So well cooked, so tender. - great landlord and staff Thank you all. Happy memory 👏👏

Sign outside pub displaying opening hours "Sunday 12-8 p.m." Walked in at just after 5 p.m. Told me they were closing and couldn't serve beer. I asked about 8 p.m. closing time and was told this was only summer. I pointed out sign outside door said 12-8. Owner (?) said "yeah, we haven't changed it." No apology.

We stayed nearby and this was the local which we went to twice as it was that good. Friendly staff, good cooking and variety of menu

Absolutely faultless meal! Cannot say there is anything I would change about or delicious meal. We each had 3 courses which is unheard of for us but it all looked so good and we were still talking about it the day after. The Tonka bean panna cotta deserves a special mention as does the cod with wild garlic tagliatelle. Service was efficient but not effusive. Can't wait to go back!

Went on Valentines had a preset menu Two of us had to preset menu, two of us didn’t want the preset menu that was not a problem, they let us choose from the restaurant menu. food was really good was a busy evening. The two staff that were on coped really well very professional and friendly. I am going back for the quiz night I’m going to make it my local now

Excellent Service Delicious food “Cosy Pub that does great food” Highly recommended, we will be back for sure Thankyou

Toughest roast beef I have been served in years. Finally managed to get waiter over to comment but didn't get a reply to my complaint until again I had to call over the waiter. The answer seemed to be that the chef and waiter weren't really interested and no recompense given for half eaten meal. No "how is your meal" while eating, no attention to customer satisfaction and no attempt to recover from customer bad experience. Staff need to be trained in good service and management need to do better. I won't be back!

Fantastic food, brilliant staff and a great room with a view to stay in. Great experience. Looking for toy our return trip.

Our first visit here and we absolutely loved it. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Service was 1st class. The food was delicious and cooked fresh. Lovely and clean with beautiful views.

This pub has a lovely garden with fabulous views and this was a big attraction for us as it’s also only 10 minutes drive from home. The first time we ate here which was when it had recently opened, after extensive refurbishment, it was super .. but the last two visits have been very disappointing, the staff are very friendly and attentive but the food is not as good and the pub needs a really good clean especially the restaurant carpet which was extremely dirty . Such a shame .. but we won’t be visiting this pub again.

We were staying at an Unplugged cabin and had a £10 voucher to use at The White Hart so we thought we would give it a go and were very pleasantly surprised. There was a great menu selection that went beyond your normal “pub” food. We were also excited to see they served cocktails! Then we were even more lucky to have stumbled upon their live music night where we moved out onto the terrace to enjoy the views & music. The service was also excellent throughout

While we were visiting our friend who lives locally, she had booked us in at The White Hart for a late lunch, there were three of us. The weather was dire and although we had the best table in the house all we could see was the rain driving against the window. But never mind, the food and service made up for that! My wife and my friend both had fish and chips and they looked a proper treat when they were served, the fish were both huge, and apparently very tasty. I opted for a burger and that was very tasty too. If I was being a little picky I would say a side salad with the burger, I know there was some salad in the burger but it didnt half look lonely on a plate with just chips. Also, I do really love a nice salad. The service was great and all in all it was a very pleasant dining experience!

Every thing first class , food,service, atmosphere and views. We come often and are never disappointed , a great reception from Tiffany and Benji and all the staff. Great Pub Many Thanks Tony and Michele

Tepid, overcooked Sunday roast and rude, aggressive chef - we won’t be returning. Lots of other nice pubs in the area to choose from…

We stayed the night in one of the 4 rooms at this wonderful pub and had dinner. The food was excellent, tasted delicious, looked good and a good variety of choices. Well above the standard of a gastro pub. Good choice of local beers and gins. The service was really friendly and attentive, Tiffany was brilliant, so friendly, helpful and happy. The room was very well appointed, it had everything weneeded, with a big bathroom and powerful shower. The outside seating area is large and has a spectacular view, all the way to the coast. I thoroughly recommend the White Hart for food and to stay.

A fantastic view IF the weather is suitable but the prices are extortionate. A small bag of crisps is £1.95 and a 175ml glass of white wine is £10.50. How can they justify this? when most other establishments charge almost half! This slightly ruined the occasion (knowing that you're being ripped off). There are several other local pubs in which to enjoy a drink at a realistic price, I would recommend them.

Relaxed atmosphere but still feels special with a nice ambience. Cosy on a wet day outside. Good service with a friendly waiter. Really very delicious food! Price fair for the wonderful quality of food. Drinks are on the pricey side. Would definitely visit regularly if we lived in the area. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Excellent Sunday lunch in this lovely pub. The pub is nicely decorated with a stunning garden. The roast was really good - plentiful and well cooked. Service was friendly and fun (Benji was very patient with our sheninigans!!) And the my were excellent for coeliacs, the menu was clearly marked and those who couldn’t eat gluten were really well catered for.

A wonderful lunch and a wonderful day , great food , fab service from Tiffany and Benji would recommend to all. Accommodation first class. Many thanks from all the family. Tony and Michele.

I have eaten at The White Hart on 2 occasions recently. Both times the food was delicious and service was great. I have yet to see the view as on both occasions it was dark but I can highly recommend the food and the pub...

I rarely give ten out of ten for a roast but on this occasion I could do no else. Superb and tasty. Potatoes done to perfection and vegetables done just right. My beef could have covered a sizeable bike saddle with room for the pillion...

Sunday lunch, not great. Pressed lamb to start was very dry and the apricot that came with would need a magnifying glass! £9! Roast beef main, good meat but roasters we’re dry over cooked and little potato inside, 3 very small half’s of potato, ridiculous....

Girlie lunch today . Such a pleasure to walk into the stylish White Hart . Yes the decor is a bit rough around the edges but the welcome was warm as was the wood burner , the food was good but most importantly the experience...

1st time to The White Hart and was warmly greeted by staff as soon as we walked in the door . We chose the baked Hake and the also the butter nut squash pasta. Both dishes were very well presented and tasted as good as...

My husband and I had been away for a lovely Anniversary weekend away and decided we would stop off for a roast dinner on our way back home to top off our weekend away. After some research we decided that we would stop at the...

Visited in the middle of January for my father’s birthday. Initially, when we pulled into the car park, you are blown away by the view (on a clear day!). Stunning views of fields leading to the sea and all the way to Eastbourne. I had...

I had Lamb which was tasty, nicely presented and good value. Perhaps the one thing lacking was ambience, the staff were professional and polite but without a Landlord there it felt a bit like an upmarket Wetherspoon .

Lovely county pub which has recently been renovated. The dining area has big glass windows onto a deck which has spectacular views over the downs to the sea. Food is very good, freshly cooked and a good variety. The staff are excellent, very friendly and...

The White Hart couldn't do enough for us. We recently had our wedding reception in the hide and it was spectacular. The views, everyone enjoyed thereself. The food was delicious and even accomadated a few of my own choices with me being fussy. Benji was...

Looking for a great meal and friendly service then look no further. Very helpful and attentive staff. Lovely meal well presented and at a reasonable price compared to other so called gastro pubs. This is fine dining from a great chef. Would highly recommend if...

Reserved a dinner table for my partner and I. On arrival shown to a very roomy table. The first thing the waitress did was offer our Labrador pup some doggy treats and a bowl of water. Lots of restaurants state they are 'dog friendly'. This...

We booked a table via OpenTable and from pulling into the car park to be greeted by awesome views it was a lovely evening. Our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable and made us feel like valued guests. The food is not the cheapest but...

Took my wife and 92 year old aunt for Sunday lunch-. Ample parking . Lovely views to the coast. Walked in to a very smart , recently refurbished warm environment. We were seated promptly and left to peruse the Sunday menu. Choices of roasts and...

Prebooked for a very early dinner with 10 of us on a Friday. Sat in secluded area outside with fabulous views. Service was outstanding and food delivery very timely. Adults and children all had beautiful meals with shared platter starters and a few deserts. Excellent...

Chef says NO! After a day at Hickstead International Showground we decided to call in here for dinner we had often passed this establishment and thought on a Saturday at 19:30 table two would be possible. We walked in and there were about four tables...

Popped in Saturday evening without a booking and was given a choice of areas to sit although there was already a good number of people in. We chose the outdoor hideaway area as it was a little more sheltered from the breeze. Was also had...

This is not a village pub. It is definitely a gastro pub. It is friendly and welcoming and aimed at a more upmarket clientele. Doubt you’d drop in for a pint. Menu is relatively short but there’s something to suit most people. Location makes this...

We went in on my birthday for a light lunch and the staff were absolutely delightful. Our dog was fussed and given water. The views are stunning and we sat in the Hide which has great views. We had the two platters - charcuterie and...

Staying in the area on holiday and thought we would try the White Hart. The views from the pub are lovely and we were given a great table for four by the window. I hadn't realised until we arrived that although there are two menus...

We came for the weekend to the area and chose this place based on the reviews and being dog friendly. It did not disappoint! The Asado grill was stunning and served beautifully - the view from the Hide is spectacular, and the staff made an...

What a wonderful pub. It's so nice to find a pub with such an incredible view that has food and service to match and it's just a bonus that it's dog friendly too, dog treats behind the bar were a great touch. Staff are young,...

Visited yesterday as a large table of 8 and although the evening started well we ended up leaving quite disappointed. We chose to all have snacks starters and mains and the snacks were delicious all either having the sourdough bread or the beef which we...

My only experience of this establishment was to be told that I couldn't eat in the main dining part of the pub because I had my dog with me. This is a pub in the country, apparently owned by farmers. I was shown to a...

Our first visit and we were very impressed. Good choice about 5 choices for each course. The lime posset was delicious and the meat is locally sourced. Food very well presented and very good service. Good choice of drinks too. Loved our table with the...

Excellent service, excellent venue and excellent food. A short but high quality Sunday menu that covered all bases. Top quality roast dinner with meat of local provenance and ample portions. The butternut squash wellington also top quality. The goats cheese panna cotta was a revelation....

The White Heart is a local pub to us and recently we've been for a Sunday roast, which was excellent. We went back on a Saturday evening with some friends. Very limited menu, but we ordered some of the small plates which were very tasty....

I must this was an excellent evening. Great staff, great tasting food, not just a big plate of poor quality food you get in some pubs. I had the minute steak which was a fantastic bit of meat. I wish there was a little more...

We have been to this pub a few times and the lunch has always been excellent but this time it seemed that the dinners were not of the usual high standard. My yorkshire pudding had definitely been left out for a while as it almost...

Lovely Sunday lunch with the family at the White Hart. Great food, great service, staff were spot on. Thanks Jon

On arrival to this pub you think wow 🤩 lovely. It was dark when we arrived but I was told it had fantastic views over the country side. Lovely inside & out, you can tell a lot of money has been spent on this place....

Outstanding food ( set menu for lunch) wonderful service and terrific views! A great find which is now a habit. Gorgonzola soufflé, salmon and Guinness toffee pudding. £25. Every course a winner.

I booked a room and dinner at the White Hart and both were absolutely perfect ! . My room was upgraded to one with a view of the South Downs and was well appointed and spotlessly clean . Dinner was perfect , friendly attentive staff...

Had a great meal and evening at the White Hart. The service was first class,our waitress had a very good knowledge of wines, beers and local food suppliers,and made time to tell us the history of the Restaurant. The menu was small,but still delvered a...

Regular visitors for a weekend drink,we brought friends up for Sunday lunch. A wonderful friendly welcome,as always,we were shown to our table which has simply one of the best views,anywhere,stretching out over to Eastbourne in the distance. Food was delicious! 2 roast beefs, from the...

Stopped by for lunch, not planned, but have visited before. Harry greeted us and showed us to a table on the patio and took the drink orders. Benji took our food order. Both guys were on it, top service. Thanks guys! Food was great. Definitely...

Excellent lunch today at the The White Hart. Delicious bream with lime butter sauce, terrific service and a womderful place to catch up with friends. Guiness toffee puddings was well worth sharing. Light bites menu great if someone in the group is not starving.

Great to find a pub with a changing menu … the food is Amazing! Such a change from the mediocre offerings of chain pubs. The chef obviously know’s his onions! We visited several times during our stay in East Sussex, with the excellent food, fantastic...

Such a shame, We live in the village so for us this would be our local.. We would never return, the food is average, prices high, staff rude, service terrible..

What a lovely couple of hours sitting in the sunshine in this exceptional setting! Food was lovely (although wouldn’t have minded slightly more choice of mains due to a fussy husband 😁) and service better than anywhere else we’ve eaten locally. Will be back!

We spent a week on the High Weald experiencing a number of pubs that do lunches. They were all good, but this was the most enjoyable. We had time only for one course each but my beef shin with saffron risotto was outstanding and my...

Had mixed reviews from friends and decided to try ! Not impressed at all starters good but mains not ! Example - the pork loin and black pudding filo was very dry and obviously not fresh I expressed my concerns to two members of staff...

very helpful freandley staff was a very nice chiled night at the pub i reccmend this pub for any one

We came from London and spent some days in Sussex and we were desperately searching for a place to eat after a long walk in the forest. This restaurant was really beautiful as we were eating on the terrace with a view on nature. The...

we came here for a birthday meal and our waitress jessie was efficient and very helpful! the food was delicious and the barman (- tony?) was very charming! will be visiting again.

WOW! Such an amazing place, food was better than the photos show. 100% recommend and can’t wait to come back! the staff… especially Toby and Benji made every effort to make us comfortable and couldn’t do enough. We felt very welcome.

Super staff, lovely food and great atmosphere. We have yet to have any negative experience here - cannot praise this lovely place enough! (Prior to the pandemic would also say they served the best burgers ever…burger night was always a firm favourite….hope they bring it...

We had a most enjoyable lunch at the White Hart whilst staying at the nearby campsite. The sea bream was cooked to perfection and the gourmet burger was so tasty. The team were so friendly and couldn't do enough for us. Lovely view from the...

We came expecting an a-la-carte menu, however, the Asado Grill was on and although smokey and not a really warm day to sit out, we did thoroughly enjoy the food, well cooked and really large portions with some wonderful English wines as choices. I am...

We had a lovely evening here last Saturday for the grill evening. The service was wonderful, very friendly. The food was delicious. We will be back for sure.

Visited the White Hart 23rd July, I had not looked at the website so I did not know it had changed hands so to say we were disappointed is an understatement. They had Sea Bass on the specials when we asked if we could have...

We have just spent a perfect evening at the White Hart. The views over towards Beachy Head are stunning and sitting out on the terrace on such a warm evening was a joy. The wine ( Chapel Down ) and service were both excellent ....

OK, so it was 30C outside, blue sky and no way were we going to sit indoors for lunch. The setting and decor of the modern add-ons to the pub are fantastic. Great sweeping views over Eastbourne and the end/start of the South Downs. I...

Very friendly welcome and service throughout the evening. Best steak in years and the pancakes my wife had was also delicious. Tasty sweets too. The new owners have made tremendous improvements not just to the decor but the food and service. Well done, we will...

The new owners have done a fabulous job in redecorating the pub and creating a really nice outdoor area with much improved seating. the service was great right from the moment we walked in to when we left, just what you want be so rarely...

Everything about our visit was amazing. Really great food: locally sourced; fresh; and cooked beautifully. Great views and ambience. Well trained staff who were polite and helpful. We sat on the terrace which was really comfortable and sheltered.

I walked into the bar area about 1pm on a weekday on my lunch break and asked if I could have lunch. The chap behind the bar looked a bit unsure and looked to what I assume was the owner sat adjacent to the bar...

First time here and we weren’t disappointed. Friendly staff, great service and the food was excellent, freshly cooked, wonderful flavours and good size portions. Recommended, we will definitely be back.

Great to have a new place to eat. Food was excellent, service great and excellent winelist. Carpaccio of tuna and ham hock terrine both excellent to start. Rib-eye steak was one of the best steaks I have eaten out for a long, long time -...

We are here with friends yesterday and we were all v pleased with our respective choices. Great to see such an interesting and innovative menu that lives up to expectation. I had the duck ham with celeriac starter which I thought brilliant combination followed by...

We have been several times since it re-opened and love it, especially the new garden. The menu is small and changes which we like as there are new things to try. I had the steak of the day, rump, it was great. My girl friend...

What a fabulous treat.... real tasty food with an excellent providence. Stunning views and a happy staff providing caring service. Well done! So nice to have real food served with passion. Couldn’t ask for more!

The menu bore no relation to that online. only 4 main courses on offer, all of which were very ordinary mundane dishes needing little preparation. Potatoes and other vegetables were listed as "sides" and charged at £4.00 each. I had one of the "specials" which...

Poor English spoken by bar person, who dot have a clue when we asked for two drinks - a large Scotch and soda with ice and an orange J2O. The manager then got the order and brought a large malt whiskey and we had to...

Lunch in the restaurant at The White Hart Netherfield was absolutely delicious! Beautiful, delicate flavours expertly prepared by the chef, but not over-fussy. Appetiser of sausage and sun-dried tomato “bon-bons” with basil mayo was fabulous. Gorgeous, delicate flavours brilliantly combined. Main courses of “Trio of...

We go out for lunch most Fridays, and were looking for a new pub/restaurant to add to our rota. Decided to try the White Hart as we knew it was under new management. The staff were friendly and helpful, the service good. The menu was...

A really excellent family meal in not the most pleasant weather!!! Difficult times for pubs I am sure but there were plenty of staff on hand and a lot of effort has gone in to creating a good outdoor dining experience. It has always been...

What a shame! My family and I used to come here almost every Sunday. The quality of the food was excellent as was the quantity. The prices were fair. Unfortunately when we booked we did not realise that the management had changed. We were charged...