Spyglass & Kettle

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  Amy

  ·1 month ago

  “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Had such a lovely experience at Spyglass & Kettle in Southbourne! The food was lovely, the atmosphere was great, and the service was fantastic. A special mention to Fletcher and TJ, who were absolutely brilliant — friendly, welcoming and made us feel really looked after. They went above and beyond and really made our visit that much more enjoyable. Would definitely recommend and will 100% be coming back! 😊🍻”

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  Shanie Cox

  ·2 months ago

  “I came here with my family the other day, we overall had a great experience! But what stood out the most was the excellent service! Our server Harry helped to ensure that our time here was unforgettable. He was extremely attentive and friendly, making sure that we were checked upon and happy with the service/food/drinks (in which we were!). I've now recommended here to my friends and extended family, and I myself will for sure come again! Thank you for the great dining experience and once again the fantastic service x”

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  Ramona Elena

  ·2 months ago

  “Great place for a breakfast close to the sea ☺️ Erin was so adorable and she help us to choose our food . Thank you 😊 , we will definitely come back”

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  Macey naylor

  ·2 months ago

  “1st time there and the atmosphere was amazing....talk of hospitality...we met Lucas and he went above and beyond for my food requirements and knowledge so I appreciate this. The food was amazing just like he recommended”

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  Venus Madden

  ·2 months ago

  “We stayed at the Skyglass & Kettle for one night and also had dinner there with friends, and overall we had a brilliant experience. For us, the location is the biggest selling point — you literally couldn’t ask for a better spot! It’s directly opposite Gordon’s Zip Zap and less than a few minutes’ walk to the beach. There’s free parking at the pub on a first-come, first-served basis, although there’s also plenty of free on-street parking nearby, so parking wasn’t an issue for us. We stayed in Family Room 1 on the first floor. As advertised, it had a double bed and two single beds, but what we particularly liked was the layout. The double bed was at one end of the room, while the two single beds were at the other, almost creating a little separate sleeping area for the children. The room itself was a really good size, and the beds were SO comfortable — honestly, some of the comfiest beds we’ve slept in! The children were very happy too. The staff were fantastic throughout our stay and the service was great. The room had everything we needed — towels, shower gel and plenty of toilet roll — and we were also given a telephone number to contact if we needed anything during the night, which was a nice touch. There were a couple of minor things that could be improved. The toilet seat didn’t quite seem to be the right shape for the toilet, and although the shower had good pressure, the shower door didn’t close properly. The en-suite was quite compact, with the bathroom door very close to the end of the bed, so there isn’t a huge amount of space in that area. We also only had one fan for the side of the room with the two single beds. We happened to stay during the heatwave and had brought our own portable fan, so we were fine. To be fair, we were given a number to call if we needed anything, so I’m sure an additional fan could have been provided if we’d asked. But because of the bathroom I took 1 start out of the overall score. We also had dinner there that evening with friends, which was another really positive part of our experience. The portions were a little smaller than some pub meals we’re used to, but the quality of the food was excellent and we all really enjoyed our meals. It was incredibly busy that evening and, if I’m honest, it felt like the team could probably have done with a few more staff. They warned us that food would be around an hour, but it actually arrived after about 35–40 minutes, so we were very happy. We were with friends, sipping our drinks and chatting, so the wait really wasn’t an issue. The following morning, breakfast was brilliant. Alongside the continental options, there was also a choice of cooked breakfast, which was a great bonus. And the coffee was REALLY good! ☕ The staff were lovely again and the whole breakfast experience was excellent. Overall, we thought the Skyglass & Kettle was brilliant value for money. The combination of the fantastic location, comfortable room, great food and breakfast and, most importantly, genuinely lovely staff and service made it a really enjoyable stay. We’d definitely come back and for us, the service and location alone make it a real bargain.”

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  Kentish born 1

  ·5 months ago

  “Very good value for the money. Great lamb shank and roast dinner. Definitely would recommend. Staff so friendly”

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  Julie from Oxfordshire

  ·7 months ago

  “Restaurant looks pretty run down from outside but nicer inside. My husband had lamb shank Sunday roast and I had the vegetarian Wellington roast, plus we shared a bottle of wine. Food was tasty and good value at under £60. The place was busy (book ahead) but staff were quick and attentive. Only criticism is my wellington pastry was overcooked but as I was only eating the inside of it (am on a diet right now) it was fine. Would recommend.”

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  Shalom Bertie100

  ·1 year ago

  “My son took me to this sea side pub for lunch and we both had the turkey & beef Sunday roast. Even though every table was booked our meal arrived so fast! I loved the vegetables, very generous broccoli, nice chunky carrots, perfect parsnips and loads of peas, also cauliflower cheese. The meat was so very tender and soft. I loved the horseradish (what a kick it's got). Also it had cranberry sauce and a big jug of gravy. Staff were very nice.”

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  C S

  ·1 year ago

  “Pleasant establishment on cliff road. Lots of seating, indoors and outdoors. We came for Sunday lunch. Lots of empty reserved tables. We were there for about an hour and a half and most of those reserved tables of stayed empty. Roast beef was tough. This place used to have a large varied menu but it has shrunk considerably. The quality of the food was OK, but again has decreased from years past. Staff is friendly.”

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  Steve Spalding

  ·1 year ago

  “Arrived for Sunday lunch, it's a busy place but managed to find a table, 1 turkey roast, 1 turkey & beef roast, 2 drinks, 2 deserts just under £55, one of the drinks a passion fruit spritz cocktail, as it was flat and not very nice the bar staff changed. With the turkey roast you get 2 slices of turkey and some very nice veg, with the turkey & beef a slice of each, for me the beef was a bit fatty. Both deserts were lovely with proper custard. Overall really quite nice perhaps the only observation I'd make is the gravy, cauliflower, cranberry jelly & horseradish all came in ramekins served on the plate which took up a bit of room on the plate.”

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