Harden's survey result
Summary
“The Curlew sat empty for far too long….The Small Holding, Kilndown team led by Will Devlin have taken it over and introduced a sharing menu (who hasn’t!)” and it's “such a pleasure to be back there”. Its “innovative” and “fantastic” food “encourages experimentation in terms of flavour combinations”, with much produce sourced from Devlin’s first acclaimed venture, located just eight miles away.
Summary
Since a change of team, this remote coaching inn “has raised its game” winning only positive feedback this year for its “innovative menu with local ingredients”: fans say it’s “back to Michelin star standards”.
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Restaurant details
The Curlew Restaurant Diner Reviews

"Excellent Mother’s Day meal "
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £26.00 |
Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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Bread | £0.00 |
Service | 12.50% |
Junction Rd, Bodiam, TN32 5UY
Opening hours
Monday | CLOSED |
Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11:30 pm |
Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11:30 pm |
Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11:30 pm |
Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11:30 pm |
Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑11:30 pm |
Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm |
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