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Bluebells Tearoom

➤ 84 High Street, Battle TN33 0AQ, United Kingdom, Rother

Carte • Cafe • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"Very sweet cafe/tea room with lovely decor and cute crockery. Lovely location. However, we waited a really long time for our order to be taken and the place only had a couple of tables in when we arrived. Food took a very long time to arrive and was clearly shoved quickly in microwave when it did,No apology from staff when this was raised, In fact she lied and said her mother had cooked in oven when clearly had not been anywhere near one would actually have been fine if they said “yes we did as short on time/staff/ whatever” I’d go again maybe as cute place for tea and drink but would avoid ordering any “cooked” food. Good price for a cup of tea etc."

The Red Lion Inn

➤ Cackle Street, TN31 6EJ, Rother, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

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"Not overwhelming but a nice traditional pub. Cozy inside sitting outside. Food is pretty average (average taste, plain steamed veg etc). Leaving this review because I haven't seen a menu with so few vegetarian and vegan options in years quite poor in 2023. The menu is quite large but almost everything is meat or fish. Only vegetarian options are baked camembert (starter) or Mac cheese (main). Only vegan option is olives (starter). This also doesn't cater for anyone with lactose intolerance etc either so was not ideal."

The Welcome

➤ 55 Sedlescombe Road North, Hastings, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Vegan • British • Burgers

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"I went to this restaurant on Sunday, September 3rd with my brother and his family who were visiting from Australia, totaling 6 of us. Four members of our group ordered the fish and chips, which they all enjoyed. The crab and prawn linguine was also excellent. However, I was disappointed with my roast pork, as it consisted of 2 pork chops, which I found unusual. I didn't complain since I was with family, but I won't be returning for the roast. Overall, I would rate the food 3 out of 5."

The Sussex Exchange

➤ Enviro21 Park Queensway Avenue South, Hastings I-TN38 9AG, United Kingdom

Carte • Fish • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

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"I ordered a chicken burger, and when it arrived, I was disappointed to find only a tiny dollop of sauce inside and wilted lettuce, as if it had been under a heat lamp for too long. One of our burgers contained a hair, prompting the guest to stop eating immediately. We flagged down our waitress, who was genuinely apologetic and said she would inform her manager. A few minutes later, the manager came over but told us she couldn’t do anything since the burger was mostly eaten. How could we identify a hair without taking a few bites? We insisted on speaking with the manager, and the waitress volunteered to take one of our guests to her. Eventually, the manager arrived, inspected the plate, and bombarded us with questions like “Where is the hair?” and “How long was it?” She then took the plate to the kitchen for better light. About 5 to 10 minutes later, a man in a white shirt approached us—likely a manager or security guard. He also asked questions but soon became rude and dismissive when we tried to explain. He insisted that everyone in the kitchen had short hair and wore hats and hairnets. Throughout this ordeal, we remained polite, responding to their inquiries honestly. After some back-and-forth, where they suggested we might be faking the incident, we pointed out that a camera near our table could provide evidence of the incident. He walked away without any further communication and did not return. The way this situation was handled was completely unacceptable and soured what was meant to be a special birthday meal, for which we traveled over an hour. After finishing our meal, another waiter approached us and simply asked “Amount?” which caught us off guard, as we hadn’t even received a bill yet. Following the hair incident, we noticed security peering around the corner, making us feel as though we were under suspicion. On a positive note, our waitress was lovely and very apologetic about the whole situation, consistently checking to ensure we had what we needed throughout the evening. However, for a £500 bill, I expected significantly better service."

Trinity Of Battle

➤ The Chapel, 55 High St, Battle, United Kingdom, TN33 0AJ

Carte • Pizza • Kebab • Mexican • Seafood

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"For the past six months I have looked forward to my weekly visits to Trinity. The menu is varied with a plethora of daily offerings and the environment offers a warm,convivial environment for all from family dining, quiet intimate settings, or even special functions. I commute weekly between Ukraine, Chişinău in the Republic of Moldova and UK. The past 18 months have taken a toll on me, both physically, and emotionally. Trinity offers a brief and embracing escape from each week's images I can't release from my mind and soul. And I would be remiss if I did not state that I've fallen in love: Sadly, it's not often we receive superior service from staff in some restaurants. However, without question, each time I arrive I find myself embraced with a warm smile, embracing arms and unparalleled service. What else could one ever ask for? The greeting is as delicious and soul warming as their wonderful tuscan style French Onion Soup. Très been Trinity! Mon Dieu!"