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The pub was sold at auction a couple of months ago. Local press reports say the buyers are a consortium of local businessmen including the owner of the Queen's Head at Icklesham. So, watch this space for a re-opening in Spring 2011?
21 Dec 2010 18:52
Had a nice pint of Jennings Cumberland before a very pleasant Sunday lunch with friends. The service was a bit on the slow side as there was a significant time gap between placing the order and the arrival of the food. We wondered whether the kitchen was awaiting the arrival of a larger party so all could have freshly cooked vegetables? We were offered (& accepted!) a bottle of wine for the price of 2 glasses. Food was very good, except that I didn't get the requested "rare" roast beef, tho' one seldom does. Overall, good value for money - �10.95 each for the 2 course lunch, and they reimburse you with the cost of the parking in the "Pay & display" at the rear of the pub, if you are dining. Will go again, but watch out for large prebooked parties!
1 Dec 2009 10:58
Bush, Blackbird and Thrush, East Peckham
More years ago than I can remember since I last was here, but the visit of a friend from Spain to Hadlow provided an opportunity to visit again. I'm not sure whether the barrels at the back of the bar providing "gravity dispense" were genuine, but have no doubt that the Masterbrew was! An excellent pint to accompany the very reasonably priced, generously sized bar snacks - far cheaper than the Harrow @ Hadlow which I had earlier reconnoitred. Altogether a very pleasant visit. my only disappointment - no Spitfire on offer on the day I was there!
2 Nov 2009 17:15
An Easter lunch with family provided an opportunity to try out the food. All 5 of us were impressed with both the quality and the generous portions. I can personally vouch for the steak and kidney pudding, just the right proportions of meat. I had no room for dessert but the others all enjoyed theirs. Usual friendly service from jason & karen. Excellent value for money.
12 Apr 2009 11:32
Contrary to the incorrect heading, this pub is OPEN! It re-opened in October 2008 under new ownership.The best features of the pub have been kept - e.g 2 bars serving up to 4 real ales, properly kept and served. It is once again becoming popular for dining. Long may it continue to flourish!
23 Mar 2009 16:03
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The Royal Oak, Pett
Reopened a month or so ago after a major refurbishment necessitated by the state the previous management left it in. As already stated, the team from the Queen's Head, Icklesham are now in charge.
Harvey's Best is �3 a pint and is, in my opinion the best to be found in any of the nearby local pubs. Certainly the clearest. 3 other beers on handpump including Old Speckled Hen and 1 of the Old Dairy brews.
Four of us had lunch there last Sunday. 3 roast beefs and 1 cod and chips. Generous portions and tasty food. The roasts were �8.95, can't recall the price of the fish, but with a drink apiece the bill was �50. Good value.
The place feels a bit "new" for a village local but that's because of the amount of work that was needed to restore it. No doubt the newness will wear off.
Highly Recommended
2 Aug 2011 15:58