The Woolpack, Brookland

Would agree with the two previous comments. Had a holiday nearby recently and found the pub to be friendly and well run on both occasions. On the evening we had food the meals were large and impressive! Excellent quality and probably one of the best steaks I've had in a long while. Kids enjoyed their meals too - macaroni cheese described as delicious! Sausages described as -'Dad you've got to try one of these!' Stilton/pasta bake was soooooo stiltony. Beer super and the staff are beautifully efficient. A 'must' if in the area.

26 Aug 2006 15:50

The Union Inn, Rye

We had a week holiday near Rye and we only got to the Union on the one occasion. Beer choice was limited but excellent quality. Family friendly.

26 Aug 2006 15:45

The Ship Inn, Rye

Had a week holiday in nearby Winchelsea Beach and visited the Ship on 2 occasions. Both times the food was excellent. As we had 2 kids with us it can be difficult at times to find food that they'll eat but the Ship came up trumps. As for the adult's meals we had steak & kidney pudding/liver & bacon/tuna pasta bake and a few other things besides - ALL without exception were truly superb. As for the real ale the choice was either a Harveys beer or Youngs bitter - both very drinkable. The place might benefit from a couple of extra beers from a more exotic location but you can't have everything. The staff were reasonable approachable and seemed OK to me and looked after us quite well.

26 Aug 2006 15:43