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About Rose & Crown Clayhill
Rose & Crown Clayhill is a free house pub on Northiam Rd in Rye, and it holds an open mic night once a month. The menu runs from sandwiches to steak, with classic pub grub and snacks in between. The roast pork lunch comes with roast potatoes, carrots, green beans, cabbage and cauliflower cheese, and the ploughman's is built around cheddar. Cask ale is on offer at the bar. Dogs are welcome inside. Parking is available opposite the pub for those arriving by car.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, steak meal, ploughman's lunch and cask ale.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, steak meal, ploughman's lunch and cask ale.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the huge portions, whether a Sunday roast, a roast pork lunch with roast potatoes, cabbage and cauliflower cheese, a big steak meal, or a ploughman's that came with almost half a block of cheddar. Several call the lunches excellent value for money. Close behind is the welcome, with the staff described repeatedly as friendly and dogs made to feel welcome. Reviewers also praise the cask ale and the choice of beers, and one mentions the large back garden and a monthly open mic on the third Monday that one regular has attended for ten years. The menu runs from sandwiches to steak, and one reviewer likes that it is not overwhelming. The few criticisms are minor: one found the real ale a little warmer than preferred, possibly because of a heatwave, and another noted the parking opposite was muddy after heavy rain. One diner, after a first visit, said they would definitely be returning.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the huge portions, whether a Sunday roast, a roast pork lunch with roast potatoes, cabbage and cauliflower cheese, a big steak meal, or a ploughman's that came with almost half a block of cheddar. Several call the lunches excellent value for money. Close behind is the welcome, with the staff described repeatedly as friendly and dogs made to feel welcome. Reviewers also praise the cask ale and the choice of beers, and one mentions the large back garden and a monthly open mic on the third Monday that one regular has attended for ten years. The menu runs from sandwiches to steak, and one reviewer likes that it is not overwhelming. The few criticisms are minor: one found the real ale a little warmer than preferred, possibly because of a heatwave, and another noted the parking opposite was muddy after heavy rain. One diner, after a first visit, said they would definitely be returning.
Featured reviews
- Steve Riordan
“A really big steak meal was served, too much for me, fantastic food. Real ale was a little warmer than I would have liked (maybe down to heatwave) but you can tell it's looked after. Good food, good drinks, great staff. Try it.”
- rebecca williams
“Lovely pub and friendly staff! We stopped by for a Sunday Roast and were very impressed with the large portions and delicious food ☺️”
- Andrew Matthews
“amazing roast pork lunch today. huge portion of food with plenty of roast potatoes, carrots, green beans, cabbage and cauliflower cheese. highly recommend and excellent value for money”
- Nik Brooks
“This was my first visit to the Rose & Crown Clayhill, and everything was excellent, wonderful atmosphere, service, and food, and I couldn't fault a single thing. The menu selection is not overwhelming, which is something I personally prefer, but I am sure there will be something to suit nearly everyone's taste. The owner is a lovely lady who has owned the establishment for over 20 years and has surrounded herself with proficient, friendly staff. Everything is clean and hygienic, well-maintained, and really has a very good atmosphere. Parking is available opposite, though it was a little muddy, as to be expected given the torrential rain over the last few months. I thought the prices were very reasonable, the portion size was very generous, and, as mentioned earlier, the food was excellent. I have attached some pictures to show how wonderful the atmosphere is. I was busy taking pictures of the inside and forgot to take some of the actual food. My apologies for that. I will update this review in the future and include pictures of the food, as I will definitely be returning.”
- Jacqueline Fletcher
“Came for lunch. Absolutely lovely food. Huge portions and definitely great value for money. Will be coming back again”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Bars near Rose & Crown Clayhill
- The Bull Inn Rolvenden4.55605 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, dog friendly pub, honeycomb cheesecake
- The Globe Inn Marsh Rye4.51,7145.3 mi away£20–40ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
lamb dishes, fishcake, breakfast served in pan
- The Ypres Castle Inn4.51,0285.5 mi away£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seating
large walled beer garden, local cask ales, bar snacks and pork pies
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose & Crown ClayhillReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.6205 | — | £10–20 | sunday roast, steak meal, ploughman's lunch |
| The Bull Inn RolvendenReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5560 | 5 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, dog friendly pub, honeycomb cheesecake |
| The Globe Inn Marsh RyeReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.51,714 | 5.3 mi away | £20–40 | lamb dishes, fishcake, breakfast served in pan |
| The Ypres Castle InnReservations · Outdoor seating | 4.51,028 | 5.5 mi away | £10–20 | large walled beer garden, local cask ales, bar snacks and pork pies |
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