This was my first British pub and it did not disappoint! We came in here right after Halloween and…read morethe decorations were great, there were some that were rigged to doors and taps and would move and kind of scare you if you weren't paying attention. The best part was the history! Yeah, the place has been around forever. But i got to hear stories about the woman who is basically my second mother back when she was a regular in her 20s. And OH boy! That's some history! The food was good, the drinks were good, and the ambiance was fantastic. Everything I wanted and imagined a pub would be!

This is one of my favourite country pubs when I'm back home. It's always busy, especially at the…read moreweekend so be prepared to book a table. I love the pies and specials that they have and in the summer it's great sitting outside in the sunshine. Beware of getting put out in the back room if there are a few of you. It can get pretty cramped.

This place is great!!! The location is cute, and the building is unique with character. You can…read moretell that people really enjoy coming here. They have typical British pub food. I ordered cheesy bread and the shepherds pie. Oh my goodness... both were incredible!!! It was a weirdly cold day when I went, so the food was not only delicious but also very comforting. Coming here is a good time.

A great, slightly quirky, traditional pub in a great Sussex village…read more You won't find Chiddingly by accident - it's off a narrow lane off the A22, between Lewes and Eastbourne. The village itself dates back to Domesday and has a fine mediaeval church (worth a visit while there). In fact, the village has 55 entries in the listed building guide, so there's more than enough history to occupy the most hardened tourist before retiring to the pub for refreshment. The pub building dates back to 1774 (and possibly earlier) and is a Grade II listed building; the frontage of blue and red bricks looks suitably traditional, and through the front door there is a main bar area to the left and a wonderful snug room (with a huge fireplace) to the right. The interior is all wooden beams and stone floors, with a bar serving a good selection of real ales and generous portions of traditional pub grub, all with friendly bar staff. (NB The food is popular, so be prepared to wait at busy periods). Towards the rear of the pub, the walls are festooned with old pictures and photographs, and a motorcycling theme predominates: it is a well-known meeting place for bikers, and there's a club board by the back door giving details of events, runs, etc. Outside is a large garden, with lots of seating. The rear of the pub is decorated with old enamel advertising signs, covering every subject imaginable. Also at the back is the large, surfaced car park - perfect for rows of shiny (or, in my case, not so shiny) motorbikes. If all that wasn't enough, the pub also host a fortnightly folk and blues club (http://www.6bellsfolk.co.uk ) as well as its biker meets. Oh, and on my last visit, my mate and I (on our bikes) opted for 2 pints of soda and lime to quench our thirst, with a couple of packets of crisps. It came to £1.80. How great it is, not to feel ripped off with outrageously priced soft drinks! (Next time, though, I'll get someone else to drive so I can sample the real ales...)

Lovely home cooked pub grub, great atmosphere, really friendly staff! Landlord has a great northern…read moresense if humour, which can throw you a bit at first, but speaking to friends he's hilarious, good real ales, always has harvey's and other great ales, lovely open fire, and dog & child friendly too,

After a day of exploring Dover Castle and walking through Biggin Street, we decided to dine at this…read more popular and recommended pub. A perfect place to rest and recount our adventures for the day. There were quite a few diners in, and the space seemed a lot larger once inside, with a bar and several rooms to accommodate small and large parties. We were seated near a party of 10! Service was friendly and leisurely, which we welcomed. Only one staff was taking and distributing orders and he advised of the delay in service. The food was delicious and had we more time in town, would likely have dined in again.

We just arrived from a cruise trip, while visiting Dover Castle we were looking for a great stop…read morefor lunch. This place is fantastic, easy walk from Dover Castle and just so happens to be Dovers oldest pub. The menu for lunch is small, feels like it's because they want to do things right. The fish and chips- highly recommend. However unless you are starving I recommend you split it with a friend. When we arrived we were immediately greeted, service was excellent. For families like us, they do have high chairs. They will take your order if you sit inside. There's also an outdoor garden however you need to come to the counter to order. Same with drinks. Each room has a lot of history. Take one look around and there's a lot going on. Apparently this location used to be a part of monastery and has evolved over the years now to a great pub. Each dish we enjoyed, the vegetarian linguine was fresh, chips were delicious and the fish was wonderful. If you're cruising in and need a place for a good meal not too far from the port or to Dover Castle- I recommend you swing on in. Highly casual so you can come as is or for special occasion.

Great country pub with friendly staff that serves decent enough grub. I recommend going for their…read morefish and chips.

We got to know of this pub because of the huge Sunday lunchtime bootsales they do in the field…read morebehind it. We popped in to use the toilets because my daughter couldn't hang on and they were so friendly, we ended up going back for lunch !! It's tiny but that makes it feel cosy and the staff are really friendly.

One of the best country boozers in the area. Well kept Harveys & an open fire? Count me in!!! They…read moredo Old Ale in Winter too.

I was taken here by my partner's uncle who lives in the area and he's said all the mains are lovely…read morewith large portions. We had a pint and small lunches which were great. I don't generally expect much in a jacket potato; just filling and simple flavours, but something about the cheese they used really made it taste lovely.

Very much a laid back pub....quite a way from the road!!!. Fantastic garden at the rear, over which…read morelooms the very impressive architecture of this rather isolated pub. An absolute brilliant menu which might be seen as pricey by some.....but well worth it!! Drinks are reasonably priced and they serve the ever lovely tasting Spitfire...my fav!! Excellent parking, great service, great staff, great entertainment.....great place!!

This was my second visit to the Royal Oak. It has recently changed hands and is now run by the same…read morepeople who run the Queen's Head in Icklesham. The first time I would say it was a 3-4 star experience (the service was a little slow and my pigeon was good without being amazing), but this time was a definite 5 star meal. We had the cod loin with pancetta and the brill with scallops between the 3 of us, and both dishes were excellent. The (massive) banoffee pie rounded off an excellent meal. Service was quicker this time and just as friendly. Oh and there's a nice pint of Harveys what's not to like? The Two Sawyers down the road should be worried

I can't remember if it was this pub or not that I visited the last time here, but I have now. It…read moreactually has a pretty awesome beer garden, and the murals are rather amazing as well. Actually, this place was pretty cool, even though the beers were rather dull.

After a long day in the countryside around Battle yesterday, we wound up here for dinner. It's one…read moreof the nicest pubs I've been to in a long while! The food was varied (although not a massive choice for vegetarians) and fairly priced for non-chain pub fare my double egg, chips and beans came in at just under £6 and the boyfriend's vegetarian cottage pie was just over £8. Both meals were delicious (some of the nicest chips and onion rings I've had in ages!) and the service was quick and very friendly. I'd agree that the atmosphere in the pub isn't the liveliest even at 8 9pm on a Saturday night the place was a bit quiet, but this was my first visit to Battle so can't say if it's like that everywhere. Still, it made for a nice meal and a much needed rest at the end of the day! With such lovely staff (and an adorable cat), I'd definitely return here.

Amazing food and service, always made to feel welcome great value for the quality and portions…read morehighly recommend the mixed roast! You won't be disappointed!

The Shepherd & Dog was just.a pub which was very popular but I never had the inclination to drink…read morethere. That was then but now it's been revamped into a restaurant that serves dishes that are of very high quality. Their Sunday roasts are good value with plenty if taste. The staff are friendly, polite and extremely efficient. Customers do like to dress up when they dine here and I don't blame them. As it does add to the ambience