The best restaurants in Frant/Withyham Wealden South East

Popped in on a whim late on Friday lunchtime. Attracted fish and chips advert. A Harvey's house, so reasonably sure there'd be a good beer to wash down the f&C's. I had haddock and chips with mushy peas.(Garden peas also available) with a pint of Harvey's Sussex best bitter. I was not disappointed, the batter was crispy and cooked to perfection as was the fish within. The chips are worthy of separate mention, crisp outside soft interior, just how chips should be. Great mushy peas made the complete dish. The pint of Harvey's was beautifully kept and delicious. I sat in the garden which has plenty of seating but sadly too few people to provide an atmosphere, probably due to late arrival for lunchtime. Service was cheerful and efficient with staff eager to describe all the beers available, I was given a taste of one, Camden Pale but had my mind set on Harvey's Best. Well worth a visit if you are on the Kent/Sussex border near Tunbridge Wells.

Not pleasant, unless you like the pub dog shitting on the floor next to your table in the bar & told that if you didn't like it, leave !!!!!! Very bad experience.

Delighted to see Alex again at our favourite restaurant this time hosting but still took the time to show us through to the table and ran through the menu for my friend with allergies. Amelia was our waitress and was lovely, smiley and attentive. Although Alex brought us our drinks we weren't able to chat to much as he was here, there and everywhere. Constantly busy and making sure all tables were happy and looked after to the highest of standards. Was lovely to show our friends the views that we had raved about since our last visit and they both agreed they will be back very soon. Fantastic Friday at the Fox

The food is always excellent here with an interesting range of choices. Very good, efficient and friendly service was provided by Alex and the team. It is a great place for a family occasion.

We had my sisters 60th birthday supper here last night and the food , service and atmosphere were amazing! Thanks to Tiff and her great team we had a fab evening.

Just celebrated my birthday here with my eldest son and his wife. Recommended this place by my hairdresser. Absolutely faultless service. Wonderful food. What a lovely experience. And to top it all desert was on the house and served with a candle and a rendition of happy birthday from Wendy. Thank you all at Jades Palace. Will most definitely bad returning and very very soon xx

A spontaneous visit as we were in the area, but I’m glad we stumbled upon this cafe, a lovely place, friendly staff and a fab breakfast. I had the garden breakfast which was delicious, friends had the full english which they enjoyed. If you are in the area it is very much recommended. Dog friendly too. Great for walkers.

Lovely food very enjoyable meal lived the brief history on a page in the menu

This was such a homely and relaxing stay with the family. Stan made us feel at home and went over and above with his service. Beds were super comfy too. Would definitely recommend and would re-visit. Thanks for such a pleasant stay, worth every penny and more.

I try to see the positive in everywhere we go unfortunately that can’t always happen. My husband and I were passing yesterday and thought we’d stop for a bite to eat. It was around 11:45am. On entering the music was on, as was the fire - unfortunately we waited by the bar for a good 5-7 minutes before a member of staff (male) approached the bar area (looking at his phone). When he finally acknowledged us, I asked if they were serving food his response was not till 12 o’clock. My husband and I looked at each other and decided it was best to go somewhere that does want our custom. So unfortunately I can’t comment on food but the service and ignorance of staff member really let it down. The building looks beautiful, such a shame we didn’t get time to experience it.

The cafe was going to be my new Sunday go-to but the onerous table number system for a single person has meant twice, in a busy period, someone has grabbed my table and the waitress hasn’t been able to locate me . Today I absentmindedly forgot a table number and whilst taking literally 3 seconds to find one nearby the lady serving let someone else jump in front of me mid way through my order. Hence when my order came I was missing a latte and when in a perfectly civil way I questioned this (maybe she had forgotten to add it?) and did I still need to pay for it, I felt her responses were quite defensive. Not very friendly service at all I’m afraid and I think I will go elsewhere in future.

DREADFUL SERVICE, INDIFFERENT EXPENSIVE FOOD, £150.00 FOR LUNCH FOR TWO (I had a Burger, my friend had the Lumb Shank) The barmaid/waitress was disagreeable, unwelcoming, and unfriendly. She charged us £15.20 for two glasses of rough house wine. The ambience was none existent; my friend and I were there from 12.10 until 2.40 only three other customers came in: a man for a swift half-pint & an elderly couple for a quick light bite.

A proper pub. The management have got this pub spot on. 10/10

We visited the Boar's Head Inn at Crowborough today (19/6/24) for a Wake following the funeral of a dear friend. We were absolutely amazed at the wonderful spread that was provided. Both hot and cold food. Well presented and attentive service. Excellent! We have visited for lunch meals on a couple of past occasions and have always been impressed by the variety and quality of the food. Thankyou.

A family trip on the Spa Valley railway was just going to be a trip up and down the Railway with a maybe a coffee at the return Station. However, the weather was changeable and raining at the end point, so we headed back into the sun and alighted at Groombridge for a coffee. We discovered the next train was not for 90 mins so we took a short walk from the station and soon stumbled across the Junction Inn Pub. It was now past 12:00 so we considered lunch. We stat down, perused an comprehensive menu and ordered lunch. Most of us had the Sunday roast, with Chicken and beef being the options. Our party divided equally into the two options. The food arrived within 20mins and the portions were huge. My generous beef portion was perfectly cooked to medium rare and had plenty of veg, gravy, potatoes and proper Yorkshire pudding. The chicken was basically an ½ a chicken again served with all the trimmings. Everything was very tasty and hot too. The atmosphere in the pub was relaxed and welcoming. There were plenty of reserved tables demonstrating this is a popular Sunday lunch venue, and justifiably so. So an unexpected pleasure and discovery.