The Spotted Dog, Penshurst

Oh dear, oh dear! Such potential and yet nowhere near reaching it. We booked for four people on a saturday night in late March. I can forgive slow service, but what I cannot forgive is downright rudeness. The 'madam' that, presumably, runs the place really has no people skills and seemed more interested in holding court at the bar than helping her overstretched staff. Very mediocre fare, over cooked and luke warm. Will definitely not be returning and wish I had read sarah_g's comments first. 3/10 by dint of the fact it was open!

11 Apr 2008 12:25

The Three Cups Inn, Heathfield

We have visited several times since it changed hands early last year (2007). Apart from the cosy and friendly atmosphere, what is pleasing about this place is the consistently high quality of the food. Apparantly the Chef learnt his trade at the RAC Club in London and by golly it shows. We will continue to frequent this beautiful old inn whenever possible.

11 Apr 2008 12:15

The Horse and Groom, Rushlake Green

Went there on a cold February weekend as we had visited a couple of years previously whilst in Sussex for a short break. What a shame! It has none of busy, cosy atmosphere we remember and as for the food, well it is obviously under new ownership because the menu and quality is nothing like we remember. The service was OKish, but the food was of the usual, dreadful, chicken-in-a-basket and cheesy chips variety - OK for 5 year old kids but not for us. We will not be returning!

11 Apr 2008 12:10