Ye Old Kings Head in Rother

A cracking little pub. We were in Battle as participants at the Battle of Hastings event at the abbey. Popped in on the Friday night, and came back the Saturday it was so nice. Friendly, attentive staff, great atmosphere and one of the finest pints of Harveys in the county..

Fun night for local ELF which stands for every last friday, when there is live music in the pubs, bars and abbey hotel in Battle

Delightful pub mixes the old with the new 👌

Lovely old pub and friendly staff too, went in a couple of times for a drink and it is cosy and welcoming, prices average for the area

An old fashioned boozer. Not the cleanest or best run pub but almost like going back to the 1990s into a proper pub.

Really nice old building, very welcoming staff and a warm open fire

Went this weekend with a few friends the vibe was fantastic! The two bar ladies was great fun and fantastic and quick service. Definitely will be returning

Just here for drinks with friends. A very nice local Battle pub.

Lovely, historic pub in the centre of Battle. Excellent range of ales, friendly service and, great atmosphere. No food served. Dog friendly too.

Stopped in for a pint while wandering round Battle. Was super quiet but I enjoyed the chilled atmosphere and the bartender was lovely and friendly. Good quality ale enjoyed by their open fire

Not been in the place for years only go past to the car park a good friend lives near by

Nice pub but really bad whisky selection.

Always go for drinks in The Kings Head when in Battle. It never seems to be overly busy so can get served quickly and find somewhere comfy too suit and chat. The service is always friendly, especially on my last visit.

Pub has an amazing friendly atmosphere. Staff ate great and couldn't do anymore to make sure your visit is special.

Escaped a rainy day for a couple of drinks in this lovely old pub in Battle. Really liked the atmosphere and seems like a place where you could have a great time. Didn't have food. Only negative was my dad was charged over £15 for a lager and G&T. Seems a bit excessive in the circunstances but he only mentioned it after we had left so it wasn't queried. Hence only giving a 3 star for service.

We was down from York as viking re enactors and this pub was where we drank after a hard days battle. It was so homely and welcoming that we didnt even bother with the other pubs around. One particular lady behind the bar showed us amazing hospitality and does this pub very proud and know that because of her the vikings will be back, but with more vikings.

We visited Battle for three days and had a drink in most of the pubs. This was by far the worst for customer service. Nice pub but two female staff behind the bar were not eve welcoming. Got a much more lovelier welcome in the other pubs

Nice pub close to the main street in Battle. I loved the old-fashioned items hanged all over the place that gives the place a good vibe and makes you enjoy your pint even more. It's in a stone's throw distance from the Battle Abbey. Worth check it out.

Food was very good we had haddock moray with new potatoes and fresh vegetables.

No food only 3 other people there bar maid slagging of punters and her excuse for not doing food we ain't a cafe were a boozer says it doing it

Nice pub in lovely village . Pleasant friendly staff.

Lovely, cosy little pub. Very friendly staff and I loved the burning log fire. Outdoor suntrap was very quirky. Would love to come back for longer and spend some time whilst the live music is on!

Great value for money and staff are friendly.

Always great service and a nice atmosphere

staff very welcoming great traditional pub

lovely old pub with a real fire and friendly staff. You can bring food in to eat as they don't cater at the moment .

Nice pint. Best bag of crisps in Battle. 🍿

Went in just for a beer whilst we were out shopping very friendlyWould recommend as it’s probably cheaper than most of the pubs in Battle

Despicable clientele; it feels like the Klu Klux Klan in there, and the manager backs them up. If this were a public agency, it would be classified as institutionally discriminatory.

Very enjoyable drink on Christmas Day. Lovely atmosphere.

Popped in here for a quickie cider! Friendly quaint little pub!

It was an amazing night with Michael Buble tribute. Worth the long drive. Plus it was a very welcoming atmosphere.

Nice pub stops food early but were welcoming and good service.

Nice pub for the cold nights in battle and has sky sports if you want to watch the football etc.

Great pub, nice and cosy, lovely staff. Thanks for letting me dry off in there with a pint of Guinness ☺️

Only had one drink but friendly staff and good selection on tap. Dog friendly.

Good atmosphere. Really efficient staff who dealt with a busy pub with a good sense of humour and friendly manner.

A very nice pub just off the main high street. It's larger than it looks from the outside. The beer and service are great and the food is good too.

Nice dog friendly pub with an olde worlde bit up front and a more modern dining area behind. Beer was very tasty and the staff were very friendly. Would happily recommend.

Beautiful pub with a good vibe and very confident staff ready to help if needed, highly recommended!

Everything okay, but don't have coffee (we was here 12:36)

Excellent pub. A Roaring fire on a freezing March day was most welcoming. Sadly no food service on the afternoon we visited but a great place for drinks.

Update: I called in today (5 Mar 22) to find that the pub no longer serves food. It remains an excellent pub with some good tap drinks and friendly bar staff, but we are down to crisps and nuts. Well worth supporting. Previously: Secluded pub which serves exceĺlent food and beer. Slightly off the main drag and good for that.

The most quaint, charismatic little pub My husband and I always make a point to stop by here when we are visiting East Sussex. the lady behind the bar who has been there the last few visits is always so friendly and welcoming, another reason we enjoy it here, and the pub is a host to many of the locals which is statement in itself what a gem this place is. A ‘proper’ of drinks and a lovely little beer garden Helen & Chris

Warm friendly hotel; looks newly refurbished; great comfortable bed in fully equipped room; great value.

We was instantly greeted with “ don’t do food “ we never even asked for food . We had a drink then had to wait ages for another drink even though the pub was almost empty . The barmaid day almost next to us on another table vaping constantly and using bad language whilst on her phone most of the time , which prompted us to leave quickly . Disgusting service

Friendly atmosphere, pleasant staff. Shame they don't serve food anymore.

A great evening with friends. This is a welcoming pub with a good range of beers and a huge open fire. It is nicely set around a central bar.

Very disappointing. Went there for lunch with my whole family after reading the favorable reviews and looking at the great menu online. After sitting everyone down we find out they no longer serve any food! The young family on the next table had made the same mistake and quickly left. Hardly what I would call a family friendly pub which is exactly what the sign on the wall says. Complete waste of my time. On the positive side they do have a decent selection of beers. So if you are just wanting a drink then it's fine.

Cozy dog friendly pub just off the High Street. Friendly atmosphere *****

Friendly pub great music nights x

Nice little pub old fashioned staff okay. For me the beer was expensive used to Wetherspoons. But thats the way it is 😂

Friendly, atmospheric pub in Battle

Great pub with an amazing atmosphere

Cosy locals pub with friendly staff and clientele.

We popped into the Kings Head in Battle as we wanted a quick drink in a nice traditional pub before heading home & we learned that it is the oldest pub in Battle. We were given a nice welcome by the bar staff & got chatting to the locals who were very friendly. The beer tasted good & we loved the character of the pub. We would happily return if we are in the area again.

Great looking traditional pub with a gorgeous log fire. Very friendly and welcoming bar staff and a tasty pint of Guinness

Very nice pub , food was really good and tasty. Oldest pub in Hastings. Will go back there before we go back to Thriftwood Country Park on the 25th.

Enjoyed a nice drink here Saturday friendly bar staff and nice atmosphere.

Oldest pub in Battle, good food and a nice atmosphere

Nice and friendly place for a drink.

Harvey's in excellent condition as usual, a lovely little suntrap garden and good food are all available at the King's Head.

Very nice little pub, food looks excellent, not many cask ales

We walked in for a late lunch and what a nice surprise the Kings Head provided ! Lovely friendly staff, great ales and the food really exceeded our expectations ! Kids loved the history of the place and fascinated by the interior.

Brilliant friendly pub great vibe friendly staff especially Ali and Laura the manager really friendly and chatty made me feel really welcome

Nice friendly pub would highly recommend

Excellent and friendly service. A fair pub food selection (pizzas, burgers and a few salads) well cooked.

Nice olde worlde pub, a step back in time 👍

Famous for their clean Harvey ale (very nice indeed) but dining with family including 2 kids so food was the main focus. Quiet inside & decor wasn’t the greatest so a little apprehensive at first. Portion sizes very generous & definitely some love put into making the food (complements to the chef) Great service from staff, felt very welcome. Really want to try out other pubs/restaurants during our stay but think it’s going to be hard to beat the good ol Kings Head for service & quality.

Very welcoming and pleasant staff, and good food.

Nice hotel, fabulous position, very clean think it must have all been refurbished , carpets new throughout. Food ok, not posh grub, but enjoyable and varied. I thought the porridge for breakfast was superb followed by full English, very good. Would go again anytime.

Fabulous pizza. Highly recommended

We are staying in Hastings for the half term break and we popped in for a bite to eat with our 2 little boys. We managed to get the last remaining table and ordered garlic bread with cheese, a kids pizza, one Greek and one Parma pizza. All served with a friendly and attentive service and all very tasty. Now they are generously sized pizzas, so we were allowed to take our leftovers with us. Lovely lunch - thank you to all the staff. (Ps. I feel compelled to respond to another reviewer below saying they have no covid measures in place, please ignore that review as this person must have been in a different pub! - all measures are in place and the place is spotless!)

We only found two pubs open in Battle. They need our support. This is a nice pub.

'The Kings Head' in Battle is by far the best pub in this town! Scrupulously clean everyday. The landlady (Laura) puts her heart and soul into every single day and I can't recommend her enough. Laura always has a beautiful, welcoming smile which is genuinely from her heart. From the people of Battle Laura,just know that we both appreciate and cherish you.

We took a chance on this pub - as we had not booked anywhere for food, but we were pleasantly surprised how good it was. Covid measures where in place, but I think it may be a different story when it gets busier. Menu was limited like most places - but just for Burgers and Pizza it was excellent. All homemade and cooked very well - our pizza's were very tasty. Our dog was acting a bit strange and when asked the staff about the pub's history we were told that it was the oldest pub in Battle and possibly haunted ?? This added to the excitement of eating in these very old buildings in Battle ! I can recommend this place for food or drinks

The real ale choice was very limited and the Harvey's was not up to standard. It's difficult one, we're in the middle of a pandemic but other places I've visited have done better. The pizza's were excellent. It was just a shame that the two closest tables were both occupied by 4 persons who couldn't finish or start a sentence without using the F word. I presume the servers didn't fancy asking them to quieten it down. It's a lovely pub but needs to sort itself out or customers will not return.

Historic pub, great beer garden.

Had lunch here today despite a few problems for the landlady the food was excellent. We had two classic burgers which were homemade and well cooked tasted delicious very filling. Would really recommend . The Pizza’s also looked delicious

Excellent burgers well cooked tasty and filling . Lovely landlady despite a few issues we have lovely service . Would certainly recommend the pizza also looked delicious

Pleasant pub but no food at the moment. Two ales on and the one tasted was well condition and served by friendly staff.

For a few pints this is a good place to check out. Great staff as well.

Lovely food and lovely food waitress x

We visited here for a quick drink after going to Battle Abbey. Yes, there is a small hand sanitiser on the bar when you enter but that's it. We sat at a table in the outside are (which could be made so much nicer than it is) and at least 2 groups of people ate food and left while we were there and at no time were the tables wiped down, let alone sanitised. Having witnessed that, I decided to keep my hands firmly off the table and certainly did not feel at all safe. Would not visit again if in the area.

Nice traditional pub, very tasty food all freshly served.

Ok. Not a bad pub. Small and cosy. Good location.

Great pub, friendly service lovely atmosphere

The kings head was a delight and perfect for any occasion. I really enjoyed the premium lager plus the very friendly service. I’d recommend this to anyone who loves a drink with their mates and who loves a relaxing time

So so wonderful to be back in the local pub. Laura and Ben were so professional and welcoming as always. We felt very safe and looked after, especially with the COVID-19 measures and social distancing. The pub looked so clean and refreshed! The FOOD! Was AMAZING. The pizza was perfect and the burgers were lovely as ever.

Great staff, courteous and fun, Harvey's beer and good food ...

My partner and I ate at the Kings Head on St Valentine's day and were impressed by both the food and the service. I had the pulled pork wrap and my partner had the king prawns; both were excellent - as were the desserts!

Really nice friendly service, great food, not too expensive

Felt guilty at going in there felt the outcast will not be going back there any time soon

Great place, open fire, quirky little garden, friendly staff and good priced drinks

Lovely little pub. We had a lovely meal and the staff were lovely.

Great place, friendly staff, rich selection of food and drinks

Great pub takes me back to the seventies good atmosphere with a modern twist the food was delicious and the sevris fast and friendly we will be back

Lovely little pub with a great menu and wonderful service

Good food and great monthly quiz

Socialised here 30yrs ago with my brother rip we had his 21st b-day party for him here. We worked up the road building the new supermarket then great memories. Best wishes from Tipperary