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.

Excellent food and lovely interior. Warm and cosy. Summer's eat at a picnic table and watch the…read moreducks.

We had a nice meal here. Both of us had the smoked haddock dish as seen in the picture. Parking is…read morea bit tight but there is a larger lot out back. The building itself is a typical British pub with dark wood and old creaky floors. Service was good. This is more of a local hangout than a tourist spot and that is a good thing.

With strong competition in the local area I was slightly disappointed with The Old Vine for lack of…read morea decent garden or large bar area, but in terms of a restaurant it gets bonus points. Mains ranged from a reasonable £10 - £15, but if you stick to the bar menu the bill will be lower. Seven of us ate there and our courses were all served at the same time and equally hot, which is always a plus when dining in a large party. The staff there are very friendly and the food good enough, encompassing the typical English Country Pub options of pie and chips, sausage and mash and 'gourmet' burgers. I got the feeling The Old Vine has a loyal group of local punters but it's not a pub I'd make the effort to visit again unless I was in the immediate vicinity.

What a wonderful experience. The food was superb, the staff welcoming and the ambiance warm…read more Visiting from the US we were brought here by family - what a delight! Hope to return next time we're in the area

A curious but friendly local pub. Not a looker on the outside, it wins on its almost 'living room'…read moretype interior and 'family-like' Landlord and Bar Staff. You really do feel like you've popped round to see some friends or relatives (albeit in a 1970's time warp)! They serve Shepherd Neame here & have the odd live music event on during the summer. This is what pubs used to be like, I imagine, 40 years ago. I'd love to read other reviews!!!

Lovely cute old pub. Friendly management, will be sad to see them leave :( the ladies loos r lovely…read more& Cozy with nice soap etc. If u like a little gossip with the locals it's the place to go

Went here on a recent trip to Tunbridge Wells on a recommendation. The pub has a great atmosphere…read morewith really friendly staff. The lunch menu was well mixed with plenty options to share and taste. We went for the allotment board to share for 4 adults and 2 kids which went down well and every last bit scraped from the board. For main I had the roast butternut squash, blue cheese and chick peas. Wow - what a taste on a plate. Each mouthful washed down with some local ale. Would highly recommend!!

I love my pub Sundays. Nothing like trying a new pub out, having a roast, a few pints, and cleaning…read morethe mashed potatoes and roast beef off the walls after my 3 year old daughter decides she's engaged in enough civilized behavior for one day.... The Black Pig is a superb pub with a mouth-watering menu. The roast beef with Yorkshire pud is very near perfection, with major respect to the chef for his gravy (I'm a total gravy buff, I always attack my roasts armed with an extra jug of gravy). I also tried the roast pork; cooked absolutely perfectly with a nice big chunk of beautifully roasted and spiced crackling. My sister's lucky to have gotten away with any at all... They've got a parking lot around the back, which is convenient considering that parking in T Wells is one of those circle-round-for-hours-hating-life type of experiences... BBQs every Sunday evening in the beer garden, definitely giving that a go. I peeked a look at the BBQ menu, first thing on offer: "Bunny Burger"! They've got my attention and my business! Now how do I explain that to my daughter....

Great food and a great garden to dine in as you look over the beautiful hills of East Sussex.read more

A splendid country pub near the top of a ridge, with a large patio in front, and lovely views…read moreacross the valley from the upper level of the back garden. Cozy little rooms inside, with a toasty fire in the colder months. Service is friendly, helpful, and quick. The food is delicious, with a nice selection of traditional favorites, expertly prepared.

I have discovered my own person bible: "The Time Out Country Walks". In this book you can find 52…read moreelaborate walks (pardon me - rambles) through the English country side...all of which are within more or less 1 hour train-ride from London. Yesterday, I did my first walk from Leigh to Tunbridge Wells and the suggested lunch stop was an excellent and rather fitting choice - The Spotted Dog! In fact, my canine rambling companion - a species who perfectly fits the characteristics of this pub - received an especially warm welcome by the proprietress herself. The Spotted Dog is the picture-perfect English pub...dark and cozy on the inside (with several working fire-places for the cold and wet winters) and bright and airy on the outside (featuring two wonderful terraces, one of which offers marvellous views of the Kentish country side). The staff at this family-run place is wonderful and very friendly - they not only helped me choose an excellent thirst quencher (an ale called Directors), but they also refreshed the water bowl for Momo with fresh spring water (alright, it was tap water...). I ordered the burger for lunch, which came with fries - pardon me - chips. The chips, to be honest, were not my favourite as they were a little too crispy, but the burger was excellent. All in all, the combination of this burger, the beer and the wonderful views from the terrace made my stay at the Spotted Dog a very memorable one...and equipped me well for the remaining 7 miles that were still ahead of me!

Not very often I make it to Rusthall in the UK. In fact, this was my first time there but as a…read moreresident from New Orleans, finding a bar that really appeals to you in another country can sometimes be futile. However, the Red Lion in Rusthall really delivered. The people there were very friendly and the pints were very fairly priced. If you ever come by, try their Kentish Ale called Spitfire. Really great ale. They have a dart league there as well as steak nights on Thursdays. The bartender was absolutely brilliant and very friendly which was very comforting. From the moment we walked in, we felt very welcome. If you are from the US, check this pub out! You won't be disappointed!

We really like this place. We ate here a few nights ago and returned here last night. Our meals…read morewere excellent and the service was great. We will return.

We only discovered The Great House through walking leaflets picked up at our nearby B&B - what a…read moregreat way of enticing people in, more country pubs should do this! It's a little hard to find but once we finally arrived we set of on our two hour walk, and at the end popped in for a rewarding pint! We didn't stop for food on this occasion but the menu looked fantastic and the pub itself is beautifully decorated. The pub dog, a beautiful King Charles Spaniel, is another good reason to visit! There are ten walks in total, varying in distance, but all starting from the pub. Apparently there is a reward if you complete all ten - that sounds like a challenge I would like to accept!