The Oak and Ivy, Hawkhurst

Nice pub and thankfully met a really nice bartender after first being served by what I can only call a dyed blonde hair chav cow who rather bark a price than tell you what wines were being served. The food was ok the chili fries were spicy to say the least. I don't really think I'd go back unless I was in the area (like down the road). The history of the place was ok but they need staff all like the one bartender that was nice and all conversation.

9 Aug 2009 06:38

The Johns Cross Inn, Robertsbridge

I'm an American and I've noticed that the British are spoiled on their pub offerings. A "pub" in America is a sports bar with many TVs and a few shamrocks on the decor. So, when you come into a place with history past 1776 it's impressive for an American that is... Needless to say while I was in the UK, I did visit many pubs but kept coming back to John's Cross. The owners were nice people and they let me try my first room temp beer on the house... needless to say I'm American and I like mine cold. Anyway the food was always great and my girlfriend who is British thought it was a great place as well. Some have said the decor is a miss match for the place... what are they expecting medieval times? I thought the furniture was great. I'm 6' 7 and like a good seat and they had plenty. So if you are in the mood for honest pub food from great people stop by Johns Cross Inn. The food is just good and consistent and I should know I went there 4 times. The view to the back of the place is amazing and I've recommended it to all my friends here in the states when they travel to that region and when I'm back I'll stop in again and again and hope to find the same people and same good food and good times.

9 Aug 2009 04:51