Welcome to The Queens Inn.
A stylish pub, restaurant and hotel with a wood-burning fireplace, as well as a beer garden, a deep history of smugglers and a Georgian ballroom.
Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are combined, expertly cooked and served in our stylish, yet welcoming surroundings. Our meals are our pride and joy. We have a passion for creating a complete dining experience. We take the time to prepare our food from wholesome produce for our guests - no fast food, no corner cutting and are confident you’ll find it well worth waiting for.
Our menus show flair and imagination; never sacrificing taste and satisfaction. Our chef is committed to supporting local businesses and produce: Moon’s Green, Wealden Smokery, Park Farm butchers, Maws Fine Foods-Hawkhurst, Bodiam ice-cream to name but a few.
The Queens Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.5Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value
Noise • Energetic
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Kent
British
Review summary
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The Queens Inn offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding" food and "fantastic" service. Guests appreciate the historical charm and modern touches, alongside a diverse menu including "amazing" roasts and "superb" breakfasts. The friendly, attentive staff and welcoming atmosphere ensure a memorable visit, perfect for both casual and special occasions.
573 Reviews
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Clive
Kent2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
An excellent Mothering Sunday Lunch. Welcoming, well organised and attentive staff at the top of their role. Timely food to the table. Very good menu choice for the occasion. Meal well presented and much enjoyed. Greatly appreciated the efforts of all the staff including those unseen in the kitchen. Well done Chef!
Thank you The Queens Inn
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James
Kent1 review
3.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 4
Ambience 2
Service was adequate. Nice lad. Food mediocre at best.
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David VIP
Kent8 reviews
3.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
Overall 3
Food 2
Service 4
Ambience 3
A busy night and rather rowdy. Acoustics of the room not helping to the noise level. Customers with large dogs blocking the main thoroughfare. Food was poor and expensive, especially considering the quality. A Thai chicken salad without much evidence of chicken. Overcooked fish and beans, shame as the service was friendly and attentive.
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Alison
London8 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 4
Great pub. First time for breakfast and it was lovely! Food delicious. Service good. We spent time afterwards enjoying the fire in the bar. Will defo return.
Only negative was that it was at times chilly.
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Jon
Brighton1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great pub, great restaurant, great food. Fantastic service
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Donna
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great attention to detail by staff, especially the wonderful Sam, food is outstanding, I visited on Sunday and the roasts were tip top with good vegan and vegetarian options. Price as they should be.
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Karen
East Sussex3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Fabulous! Breakfast for 5 and fab experience. Will return :)
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Emma
East Sussex1 review
4.0
Dined on 19 January 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
We came for an anniversary dinner after having previously having had to cancel our original over stay and meal due to a change in circumstances. The team had remembered our original booking & acknowledged our meal/ occasion with a personalized acknowledgement- lovely touch. Food and service faultless- thank you 😊
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Anne VIP
London14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Extremely lovely venue and great food. Friendly staff as always. Helpful and attentive
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Tim
East Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 January 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Went in for Sunday lunch in group of 6.
Friendly service and excellent food. Kids menu had good options for under 10s and adults on Sunday have roast options as well as few on menu.
Really nice and worth the visit.
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FAQs
The Queens Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01580 754233.
The Queens Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 573 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.