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Horse & Groom

4.6 (51)
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Hastings Road, Rushlake Green, England TN21 9QE

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Horse & Groom

4.6
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Heathfield

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Dog-friendly
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Horse & Groom.

4.6

4.6
(51)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Horse & Groom delights with its "superb" service, "fantastic" quality food, and "lovely atmosphere." Nestled in a charming Sussex village, it's perfect for a cozy meal. While portions are generous, and the menu offers variety, some note occasional service delays. Overall, it's a delightful spot with "excellent" meals and a warm welcome.
51 Reviews
  1. Benjamin

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply awesome! My mother and I came here for the first time for a mother/son dinner and the staff, food, setting was all truly superb 🤩! We have found our future "meet in the middle" place for dinner :). Cheers, Ben

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  2. Gary

    Brighton2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food, service staff were great. Only grumble would be don’t be booking anywhere near 4pm on a Sunday as the chef obviously has plans. We were booked for 15.45 arrived ten minutes early and was still told I had to have my starter and main together as kitchen was shutting. Bit poor but the waitresses were great and wasn’t going to take it out on them and the food was lovely

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  3. angela

    Brighton1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 23 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Couldn't be happier lovely food and service friendly staff

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  4. Julie

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a very lovely quiet country pub in a beautiful Sussex village. The food was amazing, the steak was fantastic quality and cooked to perfection, and the pulled pork burger tasty and moist. Great food, lovely atmosphere and the staff were fantastic.

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  5. Karen

    West Sussex2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice lunch but far too large portions. We both had take away boxes to take spare food home and this was enough for two people the next day! We mentioned to the waitress that the umbrella had knocked one drink over. We were disappointed not to be offered a replacement. We felt that £4.50 for Appletise was very expensive.

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  6. Dominic

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and such a nice welcome and service from the 3 young girls behind the bar.

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  7. Graham

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub and setting, excellent food .. and good choice of drinks 👍

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  8. Lyn

    East Sussex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was very good. Plenty of choices for food. Service was good.

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  9. Debbie

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three of us visited for an evening meal. On arrival, we were warmly welcomed and taken to our table. The waiting staff were very friendly, helpful and prompt. There was a good menu with an excellent range of dishes. The food was prepared really well and portions were generous. Overall a really good evening out.

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  10. Tracey

    East Sussex1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 24 May 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    As usual food excellent and the staff were mostly helpful, but a very long wait to get food considering table was booked for 1pm and we were told a 20-30 min delay and eventually got food at 2pm!!!!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

Sunday is the go-to day, guests repeatedly praise Horse & Groom's Sunday roast and call it a favourite Sunday outing.

Horse & Groom feels like a cosy, traditional country pub, warm, friendly staff, an open fire, and a lovely beer garden with views over the village green and rolling Sussex countryside.

Yes, Horse & Groom is family-friendly: the owner highlights a welcoming, secure space for families in the large private gardens, and reviewers describe it as family/kid friendly.

Yes, dogs are welcome: guests regularly arrive with dogs after walks, enjoy the garden seating, and reviewers note staff even cooked sausages for a dog.

Portions are generous, guests frequently describe large, filling servings, especially for the roast dinners and main plates.

Yes, Horse & Groom has large private gardens and a beer garden where guests often sit, enjoying views across the village green and the surrounding Sussex countryside.

Dogs are welcome, guests frequently bring their dogs to the garden and outdoor tables, and staff are happy to accommodate them (one guest noted staff even cooked sausages for a dog).

Casual dress, comfortable, everyday clothes are appropriate and nothing formal is expected.

For a truly rewarding visit, aim for Sunday lunch, the Horse & Groom’s Sunday roast is repeatedly praised and many guests call it their favourite Sunday outing.

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Horse & Groom

4.6
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
Heathfield

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
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