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Horse & Groom, Rushlake Green, England

Horse & Groom

4.8
4.8
12 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for groups
Believed to date back to the 17th century the Horse & Groom was originally used to house local farmer workers, with the increase in horse drawn traffic using the old Hastings Road the property was utilised to offer weary travellers a place to rest and stable their horse ready for their onward journey. It then, and has to this date, become known as the Horse and Groom .​ Free of tie, the pub now offers the traditional country pub fair, set in the glorious surroundings of Rushlake Green, with its picturesque village properties encircling the village green, centre of the villages attraction and host to many winter and summer events. The pub with it’s large private gardens offers a friendly and secure environment for families to enjoy beautiful views over the adjoining rolling Sussex countryside.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 12:00–21:00 Wed–Fri 12:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    01435 830320
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 12 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Horse & Groom is a charming village pub known for its "delicious homemade pies" and cozy ambiance. Guests rave about the "excellent, reliable service" and generous portions of high-quality food. The welcoming staff and beautiful beer garden make it a delightful spot for both casual meals and special occasions.

12 Reviews
  1. Dean

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is excellent and staff very friendly ..especially the young lady serving us today

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  2. Tim

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming pub with excellent food and generous portions, would recommend.

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  3. Marcelle

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow what a lovely little pub. Food was delicious and a very nice atmosphere. We will be back!

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  4. Jamie

    Brighton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I rung up in advance due to allergies my girlfriend has. Katie was excellent and spoke with the chef in order to cater for her. The food was delicious and the pub was cosy! 5/5 stars and would definitely recommend to anyone!

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  5. Sally

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and great service in a lovely cozy setting

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  6. NICOLA

    East Sussex

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, the Horse and Groom was up to it's usual excellent, reliable service. Food very tasty, service excellent, attentive and helpful.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good honest pub grub, in a lovely old pub. Staff were helpful and attentive. A great little pub, where we were made to feel welcome. And to top it off their fish and chips were Gluten Free and delicious, pies were excellent too. Highly recommend

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  8. John

    East Sussex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub meals, pub picked at random for distance between friends and us, will go again.

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  9. Beverley

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous village pub with delicious food. Good portion sizes, high quality ingredients cooked well. My son advised it was the best crumble he had ever eaten. High praise indeed! Will be returning.

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  10. Shiri

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely village pub, very reasonably priced food and generous portions, very nice beer garden

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Horse & Groom is rated 4.8 stars by 12 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Horse & Groom

Hastings Road, Rushlake Green, England TN21 9QE

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Heathfield
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 12:00–21:00 Wed–Fri 12:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
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