Pubs in Robertsbridge

Robertsbridge Working Mens Club

Station Road, Robertsbridge TN32 5DB

George Inn

High Street, Robertsbridge TN32 5AW

The George is an imposing red tiled fronted building that faces down towards the centre of the village. There is a good sized comfortable bar with a dining area to the left. This is an 18th-century coaching inn where you will always find a warm welcome, though sadly Stanley the basset hound is no longer with us. The bar has a warming inglenook fireplace along with views down across the High Street and of the distinctive War Memorial clock tower, erected in 1926, that commemorates those who lost their lives in the two World Wars of the 20th century. In earlier years Hillaire Belloc was a frequent visitor, and wrote the early chapters of ‘Four Men’ here. The book begins ‘Nine years ago, as I was sitting in the George at Robertsbridge, drinking that port of theirs and staring at the fire ……’ Should you wish to read more, Tony at the Ostrich has a copy of the first edition. The food is home-cooked, seasonal and sourced locally where possible. There is live music in the bar on the last Sunday of the month..

Ostrich Hotel

Station Road, Robertsbridge TN32 5DG

The Ostrich Hotel was opened in 1851, with the coming building of the London to Hastings railway, and is just across from the station. The name is derived from the coat of arms on its sign, which are those of the lordship of the Manor of Robertsbridge In the 1850s that had been bought (1822) by the Allfrey family of Bantony, Salehurst ( purchased 1818) who had also purchased lands that had been part of the demesne of Robertsbridge Abbey in 1821 . It is a comfortable pub with a large library, a fine assortment of paintings, prints and other pieces from the licensee’s collection. Somewhat saucy prints are generally to be found in the loos. There is a generous 1st floor function room and a unique tropical garden that features a regular BBQ in the summer at weekends. Food is served daily, with roasts featuring on Sundays. The Guest Ale changes, examples are Harveys Old; Old Dairy Red Top, Blue Top; Dark Star Hophead.