The best restaurants in Wealden South East

Stopped off for a coffee at 3.30 and found they were already putting the chairs up on the tables, when I questioned it I was told they wanted to get home before it got dark??? There is something seriously wrong with customer service these days.

Visited Thursday 2nd Jan just for a coffee. It was fairly busy and only 2 staff serving but they were quick in taking orders.we were told there was only one coffee machine working which then stopped working when we went to use it. Spoke to staff who got someone to sort it out promptly unfortunately it still didn't do hot chocolate. Also no stirrers but after complaining we were given desert spoons to stir drinks.As the norm with all Wetherspoon's clearing of tables a tad slow. All staff should be told to pick up any empty items when they take orders out. The building is very quirky and the wooden horse is great

Dreadful customer service and food. We had cheesey chips which were all squashed together in a lump with hardly any cheese on top. The toasted sandwiches were served in a paper bag instead of a carton making them soggy. Coffee was cold and overpriced. Such a shame as the view sitting outside is lovely. Won't be going back !

So we went for quick Aussie Valentines dinner on 13th ( as it was already Valentines in Oz) and one of us off to Italy next day- ci sentivami Italiani. Lovely old English building with thick walls but still great wifi we could get it across the road! We live in an old stone barn and struggle with connectivity- how do they do it ?? !!! Everything so well done. Anyway we had the ravioli- pasta was 100% like my Nonna and Mum used to make in Italy- yellow- surely pasta is best from eggs from poultry with access to chlorophyll.... grass! And the aubergine lasagne- we are not vegetarians but a good restaurant that does vegetarian well ....is a really good restaurant. Staff very friendly. Bravo tutti!

We saw the sign for the Star Inn and thought we'd try it for a Sunday lunch. We weren't disappointed. Lovely roast lunch and dessert. Very friendly staff. It was a beautiful day and warm enough tk sit in ths garden. Really glad we tried the pub and will return.

4 hours late never go there again

Arranged my dads 80th birthday party in the function room which was a good size for our friends and family. Staff were friendly and big help when discussing all the plans, food was great nothing too much trouble. We have also had many breakfasts and meals here all very nice would recommend.

The pizza was at the highest level, the chef is a master!the burger was very tasty, the products are natural, not like at other pizza places, the man who delivered it to me was very kind and respectful, everything was as if it had been taken out 3 minutes ago from the oven, I recommend it to everyone

The best Starbucks around. Drinks are spot on every time. Really friendly staff. Great parking. Very clean. This is my go to coffee shop in Eastbourne.

Lovely. The two young girls that work here are amazing. They sing as a duet whilst they serve. Lovely atmosphere. Clean. Good stopping place for a coffee and quick rest. Keep it up

Warning Do not use samphire star. Placed my order on 3rd party booking site they are registered on. They accepted my order then rang me to say 1 of the dishes requested was not in the offer The exclusion list does not say the dish I ordered when I said that they said that’s not their problem and I need to take it up the the booking service. I now I need to wait 5 days for a refund on a £60 order. The man was so rude to me on the phone never experienced anything like it.

My husband and I enjoyed delicious crispy bacon sandwiches on equally delicious fresh wholemeal bread. They were served with a generous amount of side salad and crisps...perfect..!!

This place must be scraping the bottom of the barrel for waitresses. Food is nothing special, very slow service. Keep an eye on your hand bag whilst dining there. Very rude waitress " Lynn"

We wanted a quiet lunch after the festivities had ended. Had visited here years ago when working in the area, but having enjoyed lunch here with my walking group recently, decided it would fit the bill for my husband and me. It's a lovely old pub with a long history, but gladly doesn't go over the top with the olde worlde theme. With three cosy open fires and a warm welcome on a very cold January day, we felt at home straight away, despite not being regulars. Tasty food (turkey, leek and pigs in blankets pie, and Christmas pudding with rum and raisin ice cream), unfussy but attractive, and portions just right (some pubs' portions are way over the top for us!). With the excellent Harveys Old Ale, plus coffees, our bill came to £53.65, which we thought very reasonable these days. Only one slight thing not so comfortable, the men's loos are outside! But this is an old building and I didn't hear anyone complaining (perhaps because I was in the spotless ladies!). The pretty garden would be lovely to sit in come summer. We will certainly return to the Wheatsheaf, and living locally, wish we'd rediscovered it before now. Thanks to all the staff.

Breakfast crap Cold eggs not cooked needs staff to be more customer focused food not will not use any more food not hot so management needs to look at it