The best restaurants serving British food in South East

We booked a table for Thursday Pizza night yesterday evening which according to the barman, was any pizza or burger for £10, which is a good deal and indeed, the pizza's were very nice and cooked to order, great. However, paying the bill was a bit of a shock. A pint of Moretti beer was £6 but worst of all, a small glass of white wine was £9.50 and with a dash of soda water brought it up to £9.90!! This, in my view, is a total rip off. The automatic service charge of 12.5% which they added brought the total bill for just two pizzas and two drinks to over £40!! There are ways of increasing your customer base and encouraging new customers but in my view this isn't one of them. A pizza/burger night for just £10 each is great but to then serve rip off priced drinks and automatically add, not just 10% service charge which is acceptable though I think should always be discretionary, but 12.5% automatically, is not the way to increase your customer base. Would I recommend this pub to anybody, NO, I wouldn't.

We came to the Holmbush on 7.12.24 for a christmas party. There were 16 of us. The waitress looking after us was amazing. The service was 10/10. The food was lovely and there was a disco. Really lovely atmosphere and all the staff were amazing. Thank you for such a lovely evening. Molly Maids

We managed to get a table without a booking . The service was super friendly and atmosphere and decor is lovely . Carvery was fresh and tasty. Pudding was yummy . Will be back !

I'd like to say a massive Thank You to Sharon and the staff at The Rose and Crown. We celebrated my mum's 80th birthday at the end of the December. The Rose & Crown were able to accommodate 21 of us and helped us plan a menu for a very reasonable price. All of the starters were served at the same time and everyone was surprised by the size of the portions and quality of the food. The staff then brought our mains -which were more than ample. The staff used our names to give the right dinner to the right person and it really gave a personal touch. All of the food was good, traditional pub grub and it was all piping hot. I would fully recommend The Rose & Crown Hartlip for a traditional meal in a lovely countryside pub.

Disappointing. Two courses offer was starter and main, or main and dessert, not any two courses as stated on the menu. Aubergine dish very solid. Portions stodgy and large

Restaurante situado en el hermoso West Dean jardines recogidos. Hermosas casas de construcción restauradas - el restaurante con una hermosa terraza exterior para los meses más cálidos, buen desayuno, almuerzo, menú de té de la tarde. El servicio es un poco desagradable. La comida es muy buena. Los platos de desayuno son abundantes al igual que los platos de almuerzo. El café es bueno y el té de la tarde / pasteles caseros muy buenos. Si te haces socio de los jardines obtienes un descuento en todas las visitas a restaurantes. En general, un lugar encantador para un desayuno / almuerzo parada, incluso mejor si las mujeres eran un poco más acogedor.

Visited today with grandchildren - staff were very friendly- we were seated immediately- and drinks arrived shortly after. Food ordered but we were disappointed with the portion sizes - beef roast , 3 small slices of beef, half a whole carrot half a parsnip - and a small bowl of seasonal veggies between three of us - a roasted potato and a smallish Yorkshire - desserts were also in the small side. Overall our visit was good

We were so looking forward to this meal and was extremely disappointed, I was more upset that I had pre-paid otherwise I wouldn’t have! The service was great it was the food, tasteless and veg undercooked. The hotel is amazing it’s such a shame the food let it down. Save your money and book the Waterfront down the road.

Cold and terrible place the Dico is okay The service is appalling received cold food not all dishes took 2 1/2 hours to get the food You’ll never go again

Sophie, Cindy and Charlie always take the time to get to know us as people. Sharing these kind moments elevates The Granary Restaurant's food service in Sissinghurst Castle's picturesque setting. Thank you! X

Lunch with an old friend yesterday was excellent. The menu was short but had good choices and the dishes we chose were very good if not excellent. The service was heplful, attentive and polite witouth being intrusive. The price for a our lunches was reasonable. Altogether a most successful and satisfying lunch.

I was recommended The White Hart by a friend who praised its traditional, home-cooked food and the warm, inviting atmosphere of a classic country pub. Finding such a gem these days is rare, so I was delighted to step inside and discover that it was exactly as described. For my meal, I chose the Lamb Liver and Bacon with Mash, a dish that instantly transported me back to my late grandmother’s kitchen. It was beautifully prepared, rich in flavour, and full of comforting nostalgia—a true taste of home. The charm of The White Hart extends beyond its food; the cosy interior exudes character, and the pub’s garden looks like the perfect spot to relax when the weather is warm and inviting. I will certainly be returning, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a traditional pub experience with fantastic food.

Having eaten here on previous occasions and been very happy with the food, we were disappointed today. There were 5 of us and 2 people had fish and chips. The chips were cold and the fish poor standard. I had a piece of Frittata with salad.The Frittata was fine but the salad choice was very limited and uninspiring unlike the choice on previous visits. What has gone wrong ?

We stumbled across this pub after a bracing walk on the nearby Wiston Estate. Our greeting was friendly, helpful and welcoming, we both selected the salt beef hash from the menu and it was utterly delicious. If the rest of the menu is as good as this dish, you will be assured of a great meal. The decor is a rather dated but don’t be put off - the fabulous service and food more than makes up for it.

I and the rest of my group had a really lovely time. The service was very good and the food beautifully cooked. I would certainly recommend The Red Lion to all my friends and wouldn't hesitate to go again.