The Salehurst Halt — Restaurant in Rother

We stopped at Salehurst Halt, a very rural country pub for a late Sunday lunch on the way home to London from Rye. Perhaps it was fortunate that we got there only around 2pm, otherwise we might not have got a table as the pub was extremely busy, with what seemed like predominantly locals. There’s a lovely outdoor seating area with large long tables and a ping pong table to occupy both the young and old but our table was really good even if it was right next to the back door of the kitchen. The young lad who served us seemed very green as he seemed shy to bring us over menus and after we ordered he forgot to give us plates or cutlery. Fortunately, a more experienced lady took charge, who was great, apologising for the earlier slack service. Unfortunately, we couldn’t order any Sunday roasts because these had to be ordered in advanced. That was a shame because their descriptions made us even more hungry. Never mind, we managed to find enough other items on the menu – and I have to say that this was very welcome departure from your standard...

Booked for Sunday lunch and due to the size of our group (11) we were given a room upstairs that had a lovely decor. We were well looked after by the team and especially Henry, who was brilliant. The food was spot on with a variety of options beyond the Sunday roast options. Highlights included the Korean bbq pork fries, the calamari, for starters, which were all delicious. The majority of us had the slow roast lamb (locally sourced), and we all agreed it was tender and delicious with good portions. This was served with roast potatoes, a delicious Parsnips puree, a selection of veg (red and green cabbage, carrots, tenderstem broccoli). The only thing missing was a Yorkshire pudding! Good beer and wine selection and all reasonably priced. We had the Chateau Curton la Perriere, which had a delightfully rounded berry / oak flavour with good length on the palate. The desserts went down well - especially the sticky toffee pudding with custard and the two tortes, which all came with a...

First visit to the Halt, lovely pub and we're able to sit outside as the weather was gorgeous. Really lovely setting and well thought out. Unfortunately, there were some children who were very much left to their own devices, whilst the parent had some 'adult time' and they were quite vocal, not the pubs fault, just wish parents would be a bit respectful to other diners and have some control over their children's ventures! The pizzas were Lovely, we also ordered some loaded fries which were outrageously good, just wish they had arrived with the pizza and not after we had eaten it! Wasn't overly impressed with the dessert I chose and I mentioned to the waitress that the cream needed checking as it had a twang, and whilst she had been very attentive and lovely throughout service, this wasn't addressed at all which was a little disappointing. Overall , a pleasant experience and if you try anything, make sure its the cheeseburger...