We happened to be here on the 27th of May, a bank holiday in the UK, so we were very grateful to…read morefind somewhere as nice as this to have lunch. We were on the back patio area which was fine, nice ambiance, you order at the bar. Nice selection of local ales and beers, and some wines. We ordered the mozzarella salad with fresh tomatoes, Chicken salad and fish. Everyone was very pleased with their selections. The mozzarella was tasty as were the ripe tomatoes with balsamic, the fish was fresh caught, and the chicken salad with cashew was wonderful. Im really glad this historic venue was such a good experience and didn't just rely on its history and not its food.

Nestled on a cobbled street in old Rye is this wonderful, friendly, hotel/pub. Arriving by car we…read morefound that the entrance had been blocked off until we mentioned that we were staying overnight. 'Drive through and see the man by the car park'. What a jovial character he was, even carried our cases. A gem. Shown to our 4 poster bedded room was an experience on its own. The woodwork in this building was outstanding as was the bric-a-brac all around. Wonderful room once you got used to the fact that the floors are not level. Standing up, initially, was difficult and that was without a drink. Which led us to going back down to the bar for a snifter. Here I discovered a new vodka to me, Mermaid Salt Vodka. Thought I'd try it and it was 'unusual' as it left a very slight salt water taste on the tongue after a while. Before dinner I decided to have another. The dining room was a sight to behold. Wonderful white linen and a beautiful plate as a setting. Obviously a pre-empt to a wonderful meal following. And it was. Starters of scorched local mackerel and cod brandade fishcakes. Thank goodness there wasn't a rush as they were delicious. Main meal of shared rack of blackface lamb, wonderfully pink and not over cooked. Couldn't finish the whole rack but we did give it a go. All helped down with a bottle of Lychgate Bacchus from the Bolney Estate. I finished with a selection of British cheeses and a port. Now ready for a good night sleep if the ghosts of this establishment allowed it. Yes, it is haunted. My partner was sure she saw someone while in the bar and heard footsteps during the night. Breakfast was, as dinner, superb. All local produce which, to me, is important. Service throughout our stay was second to none. A wonderful overnight stay and a thank you to all staff.

Excellent service and delicious food! We popped in late for a couple of pints and a light bite, 15…read moremins before the kitchen closed. They were so gracious, attentive and accommodating. We ordered 3 small plates - the sweet chili beef, the spicy prawns and squid (calamari). Each dish was perfectly cooked, seasoned and presented. The ambiance, music, cleanliness and decor were very pleasing as well. We thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with the staff, and everything else about this place!!

The food is really nice, cant complain about that. But the guy that makes the food dosent wear…read moregloves so it's not really sanitary.

A very classy venue indeed. Another example of Decimus Burton architecture in TW and possessed of a…read morefantastic wine list, high quality staff (lots of French people, inevitably) and a lovely garden to the rear with views to Calverley Grounds. I visited recently to celebrate a friends wedding and they decided that, fantastically, the Wedding Banquet would be a good old Ruby Murray. I guess it would have been easy for the chefs to turn up their collective noses but hey(!), they served up some eye watering classics. Good on 'em. Feeling flush & wanting the best? Visit. The only grumble is a lack of parking. There's a multi storey over the road but it is usually full of shoppers during the day. If you can afford to visit, why not get the chauffeur to drive round the block a few times? Job done.

Situated not far out of the main part of Tunbridge Wells, Hotel du Vin is an absolute credit to the…read moretown. This is a premium hotel where individuality matters. The 34 rooms are named after drinks and all bar 4 come with roll-top baths and showers (the remaining 4 just have showers). The beds are made up with crisp Egyptian cotton sheets and are incredibly comfortable. For me, the thing that makes a difference is the service. Attention to detail is superb from the free loan of CDs for the rom, through the fresh coffee, through the attentiveness of the staff at every opportunity. Breakfast is good - Continental or full English (including the oft forgotten kippers and so on). Compared to many HdV's the dining room here is small but it still retains the charm that HdV have fought so hard to recreate. The little bar is a gem - cosy leather furniture, glass in hand, cigar from the selection. perfection!

This is actually called the Tunbridge Wells Hotel so hope I am posting my review in the right…read moreplace! An excellent place to stay and dine. Great location in the heart of the Pantiles. Our room was tiny but very clean and well kept. We got it last minute on a third party site and were glad we had two nights here. The breakfast is a small menu but I appreciate the vegetarian selections. The best breakfast I've had was the vegetarian Pattie sandwich. Mmm mmmm! Just the right amount of food, two pieces of crusty toast and a savory veggie patty which reminded me of harvest burgers in the 90s when I first became a vegetarian. Very tasty. They have a 24/7 bar (yaaaaaas) and an excellent wine list. Great dry white wines. My other breakfast here I ordered salmon and cream cheese toast (instead of a croissant) and the husband got one of the croissants. It was good. Top that off with a nice cold Prosecco and that's a nice Saturday morning holiday. :) the guy who waited on us July 12 in the morning gave us outstanding service. Didn't catch his name but I was impressed overall. He gave us a taxi recommendation which is always helpful. There was a live jazz band Thursday night outside the hotel and that was very energetic and fun.

When we learned our favorite band would be playing for Jazz on the Pantiles we booked a room here…read more Arrived today to learn the bandstand is just out in front of the hotel. We were fortunate enough to get an outdoor table for an incredible meal and cocktails on a lovely summer evening and a most comfortable room in a delightful historic hotel. Not to mention a fine breakfast. To make it perfect the service is phenomenal! Thank you, AJ & Brian for everything.

My long time friend who lives in Tenterden brought me here after an afternoon of showing me around…read morehis lovely town. The building is amazing in its age and charm. The inside is just what you would think in a 100+ year old building, small ceilings, old wood and live fire places. We sat on the patio and the ambiance is great for a nice evening with good weather. The beer selection is great, the gin and tonics are wonderful and the food was delicious. My review focuses on the vegan options which since I have been there have gotten even better!! They have many vegetarian and vegan food options. I had a chunky vegan soup and a spicy salad. Everything was wonderful. If im ever back in Tenterden I will most definitely come back here!!

I stayed at the White Lion recently. It's a charming hotel to stay at…read more The staff are very friendly, pleasant, & accommodating to their guests. Hannah, one of the hotel staff at the White Lion hotel, offered excellent service to me, and she is an asset to the hotel team. I can only say positive things about the staff, food, and service, so I would stay again.

Absolutely loved this little bed and breakfast! The rooms were clean and cozy. I enjoyed the staff…read more The included breakfast was delicious! I really liked that they had games and books to use in the lobby for a rainy day. It was also helpful that they had beach gear to borrow so that you can pack light! Really loved the yoga on the beach.

The restaurant proper was closed when I arrived at 5pm but the marquee was open…read more For essentially a self-serve bbq at the motorway, prices were rather high. The place is very close to the beac but behind the dunes and the road so don't expect any views.

I stayed here on a Saturday night while walking the 1066 Way from Pevensey to Rye. The "Hotel" is…read morewell located in the centre of town just by the Abbey and we received a warm welcome when we turned up wet and weary after a long days walking. If you have not stayed here before it might be better to think of it as a B&B rather than a hotel. There is a pretty average pub on the ground floor with 5 or 6 rooms upstairs which is where you will be spending the night. A tasty, cooked to order, breakfast is served downstairs in the pub. The rooms are pretty basic but clean and tidy. I had a family room with a double and a single bed all to myself for £45 per night which I thought was reasonable value. A decent TV and free wifi are plus points - a tired old shower with very little power was the biggest negative. The hotel is situated on a main road with a pub below and quite thin walls so I would recommend packing some ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. I had a little bit of trouble convincing the staff that I had pre-paid for my accommodation when I left on the Sunday morning, I had to show a confirmation email twice and they still looked doubtful, so make sure you have all your paperwork handy. Not somewhere I would recommend for a romantic mini break but perfect if you need a low cost place to hang your hat for a night or two.

The odd thing about this place is that it felt more like a tea room than it did a pub, but then…read moreagain I would say each to their own. If they want to make their pub look like a tea room, then so be it. It isn't as if I don't like it - I did - in fact I though it was really nice a charming, especially out the back. Honestly, as a pub, it was pretty cool.

The owners have thought of everything, right down to the last detail. We are in the Kingfisher…read moreSuite, which has a fridge, electric kettle, coffee machine, and a great counter area. Tea, coffee, and bickies too! Two closets (plus bathrobes and slippers) with enough hooks and hangers, a great table and chairs in the lounge, and complimentary Wi-Fi and onsite parking. I could go on, but check their website, you won't be disappointed. The staff is quite genial, and the food in their restaurant (complimentary full (!) breakfast) is well done. We had dinner one night and thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the service.

English restaurant for sure, we found the menu to be inexpensive and the food to be well presented…read moreand the portions large. I prefer gluten free and my partner is vegetarian, there were plenty of choices so we have eaten here often. The beers include local favourite a like Harvey's and also Phravia and my favourite is a deliberately cloudy beer Blue Moon which comes with a slice of orange - it's amazing. Charles Palmer the local winemakers are well represented with their local Champagne. As a result of the fine beers and wines I have to admit to having stayed in many of the rooms which are all warm and with good water pressure. Would certainly recommend for a meal with friends, Sunday Roast which is constantly kept fresh and for private parties up to a Weddjng breakfast as they can cope with up to 120 guests.