The best restaurants serving British food in Rother South East

We came in for a birthday lunch. It was a Saturday, and it became really busy, which we appreciate. However, between ordering our food and actually receiving it took over an hour, so long that a table behind us that came in after us got their food and left in that time. After an hour of waiting we asked where our food was to be told it was getting plated up, however we didn’t actually get it for another 20 minutes. I don’t usually write reviews, however my experience left me feeling I had to. In the end, it wasn’t so much the wait that disappointed us, as we appreciated they were busy, but once we received our food no one apologised for the wait, and we felt dismissed and forgotten about and that the staff were then annoyed with us because we had to ask after waiting a long time. No smiles and we weren’t even checked on or offered more drinks. The food was lovely once we got it and we initially were going to stay for dessert, but ended up feeling like we no longer wanted to because of the wait time and how the staff treated us. We also felt once we had our food that we were rushed out by the staff. I hope this was a one off.

We stayed in the very comfortable clean rooms above the pub and had a wonderful weekend with delicious food . We would highly recommend staying here and definatley eating here .

My husband and I went here for Dinner last night for our anniversary, and the food was outstanding. The service was excellent too. So good we have booked to go back for my birthday.

If you like your food and definitely like fish and chips this is the place to be. I’ve never had no problems from here and I’ve been coming here since 2017. I love it the food is clean. It’s always hot and it’s always cooked fresh no faults to be found with this place And I would always recommend this to everyone.

Over many years we have always had our Christmas Day lunch out at a pub but the King’s Head easily topped them all. Firstly, there were no sittings so there was none of this having to turn up at midday and turfed out at 1:30pm in order to release the table for the next sitting (which we had to put up with only last year). We were able to have a couple of drinks at the bar and sat down at 2:15pm which was absolutely perfect for us. Our starters of scallops wrapped in bacon and a cheddar cheese and chive soufflé were divine. Our succulent turkey mains turned up piping hot but the main event was the homemade gravy which Steve (landlord and chef) had enhanced with his (not so) secret ingredient of star anise - best gravy we’ve ever tasted! The accompanying vegetables were equally tasty and hot. We were then allowed plenty of time before we were served our delicious desserts of tiramisu cheesecake and mincemeat and apple crumble and custard. The whole experience was enhanced by the excellent customer service by Steve’s wife and daughter for whom nothing was too much trouble. We stayed at the Kings Head for three nights over Christmas and our room was upgraded on arrival which made a huge difference to us as we had originally been booked into the smallest room in the pub so we were very happy with that. We even had the opportunity of taking a sausage baguette back to the room late on Christmas afternoon to deal with the late night munchies! All in all it was the perfect way for us to spend Christmas and there were even guests booking for next Christmas Day as they left so you can’t get a better recommendation than that. We will return and thanks so much to Steve, his family and the team for giving us such an enjoyable and memorable time.

Our second visit here and both time we found everything just great. The staff are always friendly and attentive and the food really well cooked and plentiful. Definitely go again!

Really fresh tasty fish, cooked to order, always piping hot, always good sized portions and the staff are lovely too.

A party of 16 very professional , nothing too much trouble, food delicious 16 empty plates, lovely atmosphere Highly recommended

Absolutely lovely cafe, super friendly ladies, lunch was delicious, the full breakfast my friend had was great and such good value, our doggies came in too and they bought over water and snacks for them. Would highly recommend a visit here. Just a five minute drive from Camber.

Amazing little find where the locals go . Food outstanding and staff super friendly . The singer put the dot on the i . Would highly recommend a+++++

My wife and I enjoyed a lovely meal here yesterday. The service was friendly and efficient. The food was excellent, I had ham, egg and chips and my wife had the Katsu chicken. This had a hot option which was ordered and didn’t disappoint. The ham was excellent quality. Excellent meal at a reasonable price.

There is no way this is 31st on the Tripadvisor list for Bexhill!! Definitely top 3!! Food is fantastic. Nothing too fancy, just lots of really yummy comfort food!! This week we’ve been in twice and had Spanish potato omelette, chicken schnitzel baguette, potato gratin , spinach omelette etc All delicious and very fairly priced. The staff are excellent and incredibly friendly. They have made it in to a real community hub and they have lots of regulars who they often have a chat with. It’s a really cozy place, always warm in winter and doesn’t feel cramped even when it’s busy Highly recommended

The most magical place, full of character and authenticity, unlike anywhere else really, full of so many treasures and the loveliest cosy tearoom with excellent cakes.

Go through the dowdy antique shop frontage into the tiny, almost cramped room behind and prepare for a treat. We three all picked the all day breakfast; proper bacon, real butcher's sausages and all the trimmings. At around £6, with coffee refills, we couldn't have been happier!

Come here a few times for breakfast, always perfect and well priced, good service too. Will continue to go here