Ypres Castle Inn Restaurant in Rother

Chilled out pub with a great beer garden, dates back to the 17th Century. We visited on a Sunday evening so there was only one cask ales on (they shut Monday - Weds), but there is a good choice of other drinks. Dog friendly.

The best pub in Rye, possibly in the country. Jeff has worked out how to deliver the best drinks and the most welcoming atmosphere. And to be crystal clear, the "bar lady with the red hair" (and the rest of the team) is an integral part of why this place is great. Come, don't order some ludicrous cocktail, bring a card, and enjoy everything about this amazing place.

Absolutely awful I’ve never been anywhere so impolite, the behaviour was rude and abrupt actually I would say disgusting ,we were served by someone who obviously didn’t want to be working and she definitely didn’t like women, she made us very uncomfortable , even when it came to passing the drinks she spilt them because it seemed to much just to pass them over nicely . Manners cost nothing.

Would not recommend! Bar lady with the red hair was rude and impolite towards us. Poor selection of drinks - no soft drinks! Would never come back and if you want lovely staff do not come here. Very disappointed as it’s in such a lovely location with a nice view but the service ruined our experience

Beer is near perfect. But the explanation that the beer cost 12 p pint because it is strong, is very weak

Have always liked Ypres bar but last night 24 thApril at 6.45 and it was freezing cold!! Uncomfortable and we left quickly . Roger Hiskey Appledore

For some reason there was no heating/ no fire last night. We left quickly too cold

Without a doubt the best beers in Rye 🍻🍺

Great pub in Rye, definitely best pub garden new deck ready for the summer.

Great spot for a pint by the castle

Came here about ten years ago and once again starting off the day here. Liza kicks off with a Langudoc rosé. I had a Kent brewery 4.1% Golding. Lovely pint. Two real ales and a cider on handpump. A beautiful pub in a great setting. Friendly staff. Large walled beer garden with views over the wetlands to the sea. Looks like decking also being built. Only bar snacks and pork pies: not a food destination.

Fantastic pint of Budvar on the Czech pour and a seat in the sun in the beer garden

After visiting the castle near door, we popped into Ypres Castle Inn for a quick drink. Great selection of different lagers, ales and soft drinks. Lovely outside garden on a sunny day.

Best pub in the UK: if you like amazing beers and ciders from local breweries that change regularly, friendly service, good wine, AF options a pared back old school cosy vibe with lovely fire. And big garden for summer. And you're happy with bar snacks and a cheese board. They don't serve food, so don't go here looking for a roast then post a two star review. It's weird, they're very clear about their offering!

Great little pub with a fantastic range of beers BUT it doesn’t take cash, so should be avoided like the plague.

This is undoubtedly the best pub in Rye, the staff are very friendly and it serves a wide variety of local ales, ciders and pork pies. I have been coming here fairly often for the last couple of years and I am always amazed when I walk in by the warm welcome and the fact that Zoe and Jeff make a real effort of saying hello and asking me how I am. I have had great times here with friends and family but equally - it's the sort of pub that you can go to on your own with a book.

Great little place for people that like pubs the breweries haven't commercialised. Great beers and ciders that are different from the usual everywhere and a great stout (called Blacks) that's a lovely change from Guinness. They do good cheese plates and pork pies. Open log fire with very friendly staff. The owner is there in the bar most of the time chatting to everybody everywhere. He loves his 'work' and creates a very welcoming, open atmosphere. Nothing is fancy, but it's all very authentic and honest. If you're in Rye and looking for a pleasant distraction for a couple of hours, seek it out. You''ll probably be pleased you did.

Lovely little pub, very traditional and cosy with an open log fire. Staff very friendly, good range of drinks available

Great drinks pub with good beers from a number of local breweries, lovely low lit ambience, really friendly atmosphere. Card/contactless only payments, which is fine as this the 21st century.

No menu but pork pies at bar looked good. Beautiful pub friendly staff unusual and interesting range of beers, great crowd

We visited for a pint on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2024. The pub itself is beautifully clean with a great selection of beer and other alcoholic beverages and an open fire which was roaring away. The staff were really friendly and warmly welcoming. We had such a nice time on Christmas Eve, we went back on Christmas Day. The atmosphere on both occasions was buzzy but not so noisy that you can’t have a proper chat. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Rye. Excellent.

Extremely disappointing experience. The staff and owner displayed shockingly rude behavior, showing no understanding of the basic principles of hospitality. Rather than treating customers with respect, they resorted to insults, bullying, and jeering, driving us out of the pub in full view of other patrons. Such behavior is unacceptable, and I would strongly advise others to avoid this establishment. The team and management should reflect on their actions and consider how unprofessional and cowardly their conduct was. We certainly did not deserve to be treated so poorly, especially in such a public manner.

Proper pub. Nice selection of ales, friendly staff.

Without doubt one of the finest pubs in the country. Top beers, great vibe. A must visit.

Lovely pub. Try pop in every time I visit rye. Nice atmosphere and how pubs used to be.

It could be the time of day or the time of year we visited, just after midday the place was empty except for one other couple, we asked if we could order some food to be told they don't do hot food, only food was a pork pie or a cheese plate. The pie was home made and savoury, quite nice but not worth the price of £5.60, the plate of cheese plate again was presentable with a small handful of small crackers and 3 finger size pieces of cheese and a small pot of chutney. Nowhere near the value of the £10.50 they charged. When we ordered drinks they didn't have any Malibu so we had to have vodka, they had a very limited no alcohol drinks, Pale Ale, Lager and one other. When I compare this visit to one I made a few years ago the difference is breathtaking, the place was heaving with customers, hot food from a comprehensive menu. Very disappointing I won't be going back there again.

Excellent pub with lovely garden to enjoy cheese plates, pork pies and lovely beers n ciders.

A lovely pub with 2 great people running as well.

Sadly a bitter experience at a pub i have been to on a number of occasions. The beer and service was top notch. I took my family for some needed refreshment. After half an hour outside a gentleman collecting glasses told us that the children shouldn’t run around the garden as it wasn’t a playground. I understand this and would have appreciated a quiet word in myself or my partner’s ear (said children were all sat by then 🤦🏻‍♂️).But to be reprimanded in a demeaning and patronising manner was terrible. I approached the man to express my displeasure at which myself and my family were spoken to and was rudely told this is my pub and if you do t like it your not welcome again 😧 I could go on but there’s not enough room.. Sadly won’t be going to the Ypres again… no loss the waterworks is 1000 times better x

Lovely old pub where we were fortunate to sit in the garden and enjoy some local cider and craft beers service was very good and helpful when my husband couldn’t decide what to opt for. Great positioning near the castle with great views. Thank you!

Typical British pub Mut with a beautiful beer garden.

A near old-school pub with a lovely beer garden and a good selection available. I love the no fuss interior. It's in a great quiet, tucked away location.

Unfortunately, they don't serve hot food, didn't have any dark bitter or any lime cordial. However service was friendly

Tucked away beside the Castle. Small and quaint little pub with a beer garden opposite the entrance. Tables were littered with uncollected empty glasses - perhaps just short-staffed when I visited.

Idyllic, sweet Bar staff were rather genial

A couple of decent ales on which were served in good condition. The garden was the best place to sit as internally was a bit soulless.

Nice address: pleasant pub and good beer. Too bad we couldn't find a place outside that day but inside was charming and quieter. Despite the crowds, the service was efficient.

A old pub with a lovely garden, the street food was so good!

Lovely staff and vibe. Tasty beers and cool location.

Superb staff, location, beer and vibe.

Went last year had some lovely beers for the men. But didn't have much to drink for the ladies. No tia Maria, no Barcadi, no malibu. All that was offered was a apple flavored vodka...hope they have more choices when we come back this year 🤞

We called in for a couple of beers just as they opened and sat in the garden which was pleasant . There was just a couple of ales on the hand pump. Prices seemed comparatively expensive hence the 4 star rating.

Great pub next to the castle of rye. Nice garden to sit and enjoy the view!

Disgrace. Asked for pie to be heated and told that’s just the way it is (cold)

My first time. Quiet for a Sunday lunch time but comfortable and a nice pint of beer .

Lovely independent pub with a tremendous garden. Doesn't serve hot food.

The best pub in Rye for craft beers. Had an excellent NEIPA by Neon Raptor and my friends drank a delicious Vault City sour beer. Will be back.

Accidentally spent the whole afternoon here in the pub garden, does a review need any more praise than that?

We really like this pub, outdoor area is great too with quite a trendy crowd. Always have the cheese plate (please keep up the quality of these - the pickle this time was decidedly ‘Branstons’ tho). But.. and I know it’s all about the beer, sometimes a decent G&T would be nice: no flavoured gins or tonics but worst of all no slices of lemon! Boo : (

A nice, low key English pub, nothing fancy. Marginally friendly staff, loud and crazy on weekend afternoons, quiet during weekday afternoons. Large outdoor seating area, quite pleasant. Quite hidden and not visible from road.

Nice old pub. I would imagine mainly used by tourists. Clean inside with several places to sit. Drink prices not too unreasonable. Large beer garden which was closed on the day of our visit as it was waterlogged. This is not a restaurant so no hot food on offer however we did try one of their pork pies which was very tasty. This is a cashless bar and I noticed four elderly walkers leaving when they spotted that. Not open every day.

We arrived an hour before closing for the evening, and we were welcomed in by both the landlord and a few locals. They made us feel very comfortable and included us in their conversations. Such a warm and inviting place. Would recommend any time of the day.

Nice cosy lil pub hidden away Not a big variety of drinks , but a decent amount to choose from :) Staff welcoming and helpful

Love this pub and great beer garden!

Loved this pub, they don't do big brand drinks so some may struggle to find an alternative however I'm a fan of the IPAs they had on tap!

If the gentle charm and quirk of Rye could be bottled, you’d find it at the Ypres Castle Inn. Balancing elegantly between old and new, it combines the best bits of ‘a traditional pub’ with a fresh, modern ‘boozer’. While the fire roars in the hearth you can sip a contemporary sour beer or pale ale, while choosing between a locally sourced pork pie or a tin of Perello olives for a snack in between. For the colder nights there’s nooks and crannies aplenty to pitch up in and enjoy a good book, while Summer sun is complemented with a spacious garden overlooking the marshes. Jeff, the master of house, is quick to spin a yarn, while making sure your glass is nice and full. We’ve come back for seconds, and so will you. Pro tip - head down the stairs from the church to land right on its doorstep. Our step count is high enough, thank you very much Google maps. 5/5 will recommend to many.

Heard so many good things of this pub. But last night - cold and wet - there was no real fire, the Long Man best was tired and the Budvar glass filled to the brim and pretty flat. The 'Czech pour' apparently has to be requested. Disappointed. Assume Mr B. was away.

Very friendly, welcoming atmosphere, great recommendations of beer.

Best pub in Rye with the best beer selection and the best beer garden and the best Landlord.

Super welcoming, super dog friendly and excellent beer list. Sparky gives two paws up and his humans were happy :-)

Good ales and olde worlde atmosphere next to the Victorian gun emplacements.

The place was awful. Ok if you just want a drinking den, I’m all for it. But the two staff, one young man and one young lady couldn’t have been more unfriendly or unhelpful had they been trying to. I guess they were both naturally this way. The guy was trying to hide a pint he was drinking from view from where we were sitting. Whether this from his colleague or another drinker I’ve no idea! The establishment reeked of dogs, more of whom were seated at chairs and benches than their human companions! No body wanted to move a mutt so as we could take a seat. Why we even stayed for one ? To be honest I needed the loo. Wish I’d have waited. Avoid. Spoils a lovely town with great history.

Lovely atmosphere in the garden in the summer and nice and cosy inside in the winter. Geoff is amazing, and knows his stuff. Would recommend, but don't want too many people knowing about this gem- selfishly want it all to myself!

This was my favourite pub that we visited in Rye, with an excellent beer selection that is varied enough to suit most tastes (I may or may not have tried almost all of the ones on offer over the course of 3 visits.) Dark and atmospheric, we found it to be a great place to hide away on a wet and windy afternoon / evening.

Warm atmosphere, intimate and cozy. Good German beer selection and the red wine was good. Perfect for pre dinner or relaxing in the afternoon or evening with couples and friends

It was a very wet and cold day and we went in to warm up and dry off but, unfortunately, it was cold, dark and damp inside too. We asked if the fire could be started but it wasn't. We left after a while because we were cold (we could see our breaths). Real shame.

Great traditional 'wet' pub with great beers and wine. Lively bar and a satisfying wood fire. Bar snacks (heffty pork pies). Large beer garden. It's definitely my kind of pub.

Very expensive. £7 for a glass of a 175ml wine that what served. I mentioned to a member of the bar staff that there was a lot of water in the ladies toilet and didn't even receive an acknowledgement of thanks

Rye doesn't seem to be short of good pubs and this is no exception. Great beer options, lovely location and very friendly staff. Beers change throughout the year and was hoping for maybe a Deya or Verdant but sadly wasn't to be. Had a very nice hazy IPA and tried a 10% abv called Big Weegie. Pork pie was very tasty also. Will Def be back In future.

Such a lovely, historic spot a stones throw from the cute shops of Rye. There's a fantastic selection of beers and non-alcoholic options including lots of local brews. The space is full of cosy, warm corners to settle down in. When the weather is nice they also have a big beer garden across the way with some lovely views of the town. Well worth a visit.

No food is available according to a poster inside. A good selection of ales and cider. Helpful pleasent staff. Large beer garden opposite. This appears to be a card only pub so no cash is accepted.

No one at the bar to serve. 2 people in the place when we got there. Was recommended by a local, but this was not the spot?!

Lovely garden, but paid £12.00 for 2 pints of shandy which were half lemonade! Don’t like being ripped off

It was ok staff,could of been a bit more friendlier. Thought drinks were a bit expensive

Situated below Ypres Castle & Gun Gardens is The Ypres Castle Pub. Known as Vipers to us locals. A old rustic pub with a wood fire and great selection of craft ales and beers both local and further a field., Sicilian wine on tap, Prosecco by the glass. The star of the show is ROTHAUS an absolute beautiful pint from Germany or try it in a litre size. Food is crisps or local cheese board or local meat board both reasonably priced and generous portions.The venue at the moment is only open Thursday to Sunday. A large beer garden with views over the Marsh. Dog friendly and friendly helpful staff. Well worth a visit. As I said before a old rustic pub with the wood fire going now. Really cozy, dog friendly as I mentioned before. The ROTHAUS is a permanent one on as well as Ypres Castle bitter. A new lovely pint is FLOC and Geoff the landlord is going to see about getting it as a permanent one on tap. Still only open Thursday to Sunday and bank Holidays. But well worth a visit. Water and Canine snacks outside the main entrance help yourself. During the holiday period the pub is now open Tuesday to Sunday just shut on Monday.

Great free house with a fine selection of rotating beers on cask and keg. Sunny garden, great views and friendly service

Love this pub. Great selection of craft beers from excellent breweries, friendly service and a lovely suntrap garden. My kind of place.

I've been to Rye many times, but didn't realize this place was tucked away by the castle. A must for cask ale and craft ale lovers. A great atmosphere in a traditional style pub, with a decent beer garden opposite. I drank Kent Brewery Prohibition, which was lovely, but plenty of choice.

Great pint of Rothaus, but disappointing they didn’t serve such a good beer in the correct glass, which seemed to be only for the locals!

A good selection of beer but no hot food, which is a shame. I'm pretty sure I ate here with friends in about 2007 and was looking forward to a repeat of the enjoyable experience. Oh well, change happens.....

Everything a pub could and should be! A wonderful place - and a fantastic spot for us to finish a long, rainy walk from Fairlight.

Very Disappointed that they no long do food. Great little pub inside, perfect location, great size garden with lots of tables which should have been full of people eating lunch, but NO FOOD!. Wasted in my opinion. The perfect spot for lunch with young ones.

20/7/23.Always liked this pub because itis very old-world. To me this is one of the reasons for coming to Rye. The view from the gardens is interesting, a destination point for me when visiting Rye. But what is happening to the gardens and view. Expressed my concerns to a nice young man, putting out the umbrellas, who said it is all down to the council who are no longer caring for the outer boundaries, that's sad, but, some attention could be given to the gardens themselves. Even a strimmer and a quick cut back around the walls would improve. Come on guys don't let me down

This pub does not take cash it's card only

Nice beer just by the castle, by an uneven flight of stairs. Staff is nice.

We’ve been hear a couple of times now celebrating the end of walks into Rye. Great choice of beer and cider and a tasty plate of local cheeses. Nothing fancy but the basic product is spot on. Beer garden is a decent size and a real pleasant place to hideaway from the general hullabaloo of Rye

Very good pub lots of great beers to try and crisps! I need to go back to sample some more!

We went here for some drinks on Saturday afternoon, got a lovely table in the corner outside. Had a good choice of drinks and they were selling BBQ food outside which we decided too late to try as they had finished. Lovely atmosphere and venue. Would go again

There is no longer a restaurant in this pub. Ignore good food comments, don't waste your time .

Absolute gem of a pub- incredible beer garden

This pub is tucked behind the castle down some stairs. No hot food, however they do a platter of Sussex cheeses and a platter of meats, also a Sussex pie, which was delicious. Quite a large garden if you wish to eat outside. Definitely worth a visit.

Nice pub, nice garden, nice ales, nice location.

What a pub this is! Been to Rye twice and each time the Ypres has been the highlight of the visit! No food, just wonderful beer and a superbly chilled old pub atmosphere. I could sit in that bar all day. Lovely beer garden too under the shadows of the castle and with views. A shout out to the young chap behind the bàr too, really friendly and knows his beers! Real ale and craft beer heaven!

This 5 stars is a lot to do with the English Pet Nat we drank there - spectacular, and wasn't expecting to find natural wine here. They don't do hot food which was a shame for us but the cheese and charcuterie was delicious and did the job

Lovely pub in a great position. Just really disappointed that there was only one cask ale on. It was absolutely lovely, but only one? Worth visiting though. Nice garden as well.

Ver nice selection of craft beers and cider.

I've never seen such dirty glasses in my life....

Literally the best pub in Rye, maybe on earth.

A proper pub, good selection of beers and ciders, the only food is either a cold meat platter or pork pies. Friendly staff and quick service, not extortionate prices

Great beer, staff and location- a lovely pub