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The Street, Wilmington BN26 5SQ, England
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Gloucester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great country pub”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2010
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We stayed B&B for four nights having eaten here many times before. The Giant's Rest is in a great position for walking on the South Downs and exploring the nearby towns like Alfriston, Lewes and Brighton. We have always received a warm welcome here and nothing is too much trouble for the young and likeable staff. Our double room was large and comfortable and, with breakfast, was good value for £60 per night. The bathroom, with large bath and separate shower, might have to be shared with one other room if other guests are staying. The pub itself is warm and cosy with wooden games on each table and Beryl Cook prints on the walls. The food on the varied menu is excellent with good portions at reasonable prices. Well worth the 300 mile round trip! Recommended.

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Deal, United Kingdom
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“Pity about the smell !!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2010

Stopped here for lunch on a day out. On entering the place, I was immediately struck by the smell of damp. It was all pretty 'rustic', odds and ends of furniture. Sat at one table and found that the chair was broken and unsteady. Moved to another table and looking around the place could see that a lot of the chair legs were covered in damp and mildew. Hence the smell. The table tops even though clean felt very sticky. Had to wait a fair while for our meal, even though the place was not really busy. When it did come it was 'ok'. Nothing special, filled a gap, but that was it. Don't think I would return for another lunch.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
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“Consistant good food and service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2010
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Having eaten at the pub on and off for the last 10 years or so it it is heartening to return on a wet Sunday evening in October to find the bar and restaurant buzzing and nearly full. A reflection that if you provide good, homely food and wine at a sensible price then people will still support you.
Each table even has a wooden puzzle to amuse you while you wait for your meals to arrive.
Advisable to book, particularly if it is their quiz night when the bar is overflowing!

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Europe
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“A perfect resting place!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2009

We were travelling through England on the motorbike and hadn't booked a B&B - we had been looking for a stop for ages and were given a recommendation by a pub we passed by.
It looked immediately inviting and both rooms were thankfully available. The room was clean, comfy and roomy and so was the bathroom - huge bath and good shower.
The offer of food was extremely good and the quality was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful and it was packed full, so obviously very popular.
The breakfast in the morning was good as well, all in all such a welcome rest, we were so glad we came across it and we would stop there again if we're in the neighbourhood.

  • Stayed September 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Crawley England
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“Quality Pub”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2009

My wife and I luncheoned here on a Friday in mid August, I phoned in the morning and booked a table with a charming fellow who turned out to be the barkeep. After a wander up to the Longman to whet our appetites (highly recommended, its just up the road and plenty of parking)we returned to the pub. Parking here is limited and entry to the rear carpark is restricted, If you have any difficulty manouvering your car ...park on the road.
It was a beautiful day and a lot of people were sitting outside, we took our seats inside and ordered. The food is cooked to order and arrived in about ten minutes which I think is perfectly acceptable whilst not the largest portions I've seen it was quite delicious and of a good quality. The beer and wine we had was all very acceptable and the loos are spotless.
The only downside was the behavior of some of the other diners, this is a crowded little pub and unfortunately some of them think that removes any constraints from them for bashing into other seats, an apology costs nothing and blesses both the giver and receiver
If you go here I would urge you to book especially at weekends or in the school holidays and seat yourself against a wall!!

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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