Best gastro pubs with rooms in South East

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Chipping Norton

A log ﬁre still burns at this Cotswold village real-ale pub, which was rebuilt, refurbished and reinvented as a gastronomic destination by Tony and Amanda Timmer. Chef Kuba Winkowski uses local produce in seasonal dishes that read like a foodie’s shopping list: scallop, pig belly, carrot, miso; sea bass, passion fruit, aji chilli, pisco. Eat inside or alfresco. Sleep in an excellent room with countryside views.

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Canterbury

A passion for Kent produce, a monthly dining club, tee times and transport to nearby golf clubs, including Royal St. George’s, are among many reasons to commend Marc Bridgen’s village gastropub.

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West Hoathly

A log fire warms the bar of this popular 16th-century pub, its oak beams hung with pewter mugs. There is pub grub of the highest order, freshly decorated bedrooms, each with a Nespresso coffee machine, a good breakfast. The terrace and herb garden are the cat’s whiskers.

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The Halfway Bridge, Petworth

Halfway between historic Midhurst and the antiques hot spot of Petworth, this 250-year-old inn is owned by Janet and Sam Bakose, who also have the Crab and Lobster in Sidlesham, with Clyde Hollett skippering both kitchens.

The Trout at Tadpole Bridge, Buckland Marsh

You can arrive by narrow boat and tie up by this Georgian pub on a peaceful stretch of the Thames with views of the eponymous stone bridge, or simply watch others messing about in boats as you sip a beer in the riverside garden.

The Crab & Lobster, Sidlesham

This ‘little gem’ of a 17th-century pub, run as a restaurant-with-rooms on the harbour, overlooks Pagham Nature Reserve with its black-tailed godwits, little egrets and spoonbills.

The Old Vine, Winchester

Around the corner from Winchester’s Gothic cathedral, The Old Vine mixes old-world charm with designer sharpness, spiced up with robust pub food.

Artist Residence Oxfordshire, South Leigh

When you step into this olde-worlde, thatched Cotswold village farmhouse-turned-pub, prepare to do a double take when you see the offbeat interior.

The Greyhound Inn, Wantage

This 18th-century red brick free house was at risk of going to the dogs when Martyn Reed and Catriona Galbraith stepped in, refurbished throughout and re-established it in 2015 as a dining pub-with-rooms at the heart of a village at the foot of the Downs.

The George Inn, Barford St Michael

‘A thoughtful restoration of a thatched 17th-century inn that combines the feel of a village pub with excellent food and well-furnished bedrooms’ won our inspectors’ approval this year.

The Harcourt Arms, Witney

Among the neat rows of Cotswold houses, this ‘equally pristine’ 17th-century pub with extensions sideways and upwards, offers a 'really pleasant place to stay' as well as acting as a village social hub, with bar, restaurant and even a deli selling bread, cakes, coffee and local produce.

The George Inn, Hastings

On the high street of a historic village on the main Hastings–London railway line, John and Jane Turner’s Georgian coaching inn enters the Guide at the urging of a reader, with a nod from our inspectors.

The Star, Polegate

‘Olga and Alex Polizzi are the real stars here, after pulling off an amazing renovation of a 16th-century pub in a charming village in the South Downs national park,’ a Guide insider writes.

Old Swan, Minster Lovell

One of the oldest buildings in a village of thatched houses, this 600-year-old inn stands steps away from the willows leaning over the River Windrush.

The Crown Inn, Chiddingfold

‘Traditional character’ defines this ‘lovely’ country inn on the corner of the village green, where weary pilgrims and travellers have stopped in for centuries.

The Maytime Inn, Asthall

Creepers climb up the front of this mellow stone 17th-century coaching inn, a short stroll from the River Windrush.

The Lamb at Angmering, nr Littlehampton

On the edge of the South Downs national park, the Newbon family’s revived village pub enfolds locals and visitors alike in its warmly welcoming atmosphere.

The White Hart, South Harting

Locals, ramblers and overnighters gather at this dog- and family-friendly 16th-century inn, in walking country near the South Downs Way.

The Crown Inn, nr Chipping Norton

On stone walls unchanged for centuries, a regularly renewed collection of art enlivens this ‘friendly’ 400-year-old Cotswold inn.

The Lamb Inn, Burford

Occupying 15th-century weavers’ cottages subsumed by an 18th-century inn on the aptly named Sheep Street, this is the kind of traditional, inclusive, tea-by-the-fire sort of place that sits so well in a historic market town.

The Wellington Arms, Baughurst

Outstanding food and beautiful bedrooms can be found alongside some charming touches at Simon Page and Jason King's pretty pub, with its hanging baskets at the door and teapots with fluffy cosies displayed at the bar.

The Pheasant Inn, Shefford Woodlands

Old photographs and the odd stuffed pheasant add to the appealing character of this revamped sheep drover’s inn, which overlooks a wide spread of the Berkshire Downs.

The Mount Edgcumbe, Tunbridge Wells

Surrounded by greenery, this family-run hotel and restaurant by the Common has been brought up to date with contemporary style and a sense of fun.

The Queen’s Inn, Hawkhurst

All hail this revived 16th-century coaching inn, in a historic Wealden village close to National Trust attractions Scotney Castle and Sissinghurst Castle Garden.

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The Roebuck Inn

Lewes

An historic coaching inn opposite Laughton village green, seven miles from Lewes. Rooms are in a sympathetically converted stable block. Classic pub grub and an extensive range of beers, wines and gin is served in the interesting bar and dining room, or in the large pub garden, also home to two pet micro-pigs and some clucking hens.

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The Winning Post

Ascot

Ten minutes from Ascot Racecourse, this 18th-century red-brick pub is a cert for equine devotees and rural inn-seekers alike. There are nooks and crannies, tweedy fabrics. original stone floors and a welcoming open fire in cooler months. Some of the comfortable bedrooms have views over the peaceful garden which has plenty of seating and a cosy Cabana for the ultimate outdoor dining experience. Traditional pub fare is supplemented with dishes such as Wild Boar sausages, mash, lentils and savoy cabbage or braised rabbit, mustard root vegetables and tarragon.

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Last updated: September 26, 2019

Featured hotels with Special Offers

Best gastro pubs with rooms in South East

The Feathered Nest - Three Nights for the Price of Two Early Bird Autumn Staycation Special Offer

Chipping Norton

The Dog at Wingham - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast from £99 per Person per night Special Offer

Canterbury

The Cat Inn - 15% Discount Two Night Stay Special Offer

West Hoathly

More best gastro pubs with rooms in South East

Best gastro pubs with rooms in South East

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Lewes

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Ascot

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