The Ypres Castle Inn

As a family of four we found this a welcome pub. Everything from the free bar snacks, to friendly staff. We ordered the traditional Sunday roast. 2 large and 2 kids portions which were half price. The food was excellent, tasty and lots of it. This plus Harvey’s ale on tap made for a lovely day out. Will come again.

Only downside was price, £10 for a Sunday roast, £3.50 for a pint and £5.50 for a glass of house red seemed a tiny steep but all was worth it in the end and the town itself was beautiful.

I've been going to this pub for beers and a bite to eat for over 10 years now as my monthly trips to Rye usually lead to a pint with my parents.

Good service and well-kept ales are always on hand, and its decent size means there's usually space for everyone.

The meals I've had in the "Wipers" have been great for quality and value (hence the photo of a delicious dressed crab uploaded to this profile), and usually use the freshest seasonal ingredients the area has to offer. Seafood's usually the speciality, especially during the Rye Scallop Festival, and the shared platter is well worth trying if you have a few fellow fish-eating foodies with you.

You'll definitely have to book early for a Sunday lunch in my experience.

The pub's very comfortable, whether you're sat by the fire in winter or in the big beer garden in the summer, and if you're looking for entertainment then visit on a Friday when local bands take centre stage.