Harden's survey result
Summary
“Paul Webbe’s original restaurant never fails to delight or impress”, and after 27 years is recording truly impressive ratings and accounting for a significant number of best meals of the year from those who visit it. Yes, “the menu these days could perhaps be called ‘old school’,” but its focus on ultra-fresh local produce – including ingredients foraged in the surrounding countryside – has always been ahead of trends, while the cooking is “consistently of a very high standard”, with “plenty of choice at each course” and it’s all delivered with “fantastic service – they remember you every time”. It’s now the flagship of a group with fish specialist venues and a cookery school in Hastings.
Summary
This “pleasantly traditional and old-fashioned restaurant” “has been a favourite for years” – and is these days “serving a more modern style of food” without losing any of its attractions. It was chef-patron Paul Webbe’s first opening more than 25 years ago, and has been followed by his fish specialist venues in Hastings and Rye.
Summary
Paul Webbe’s “well-established rural restaurant” celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and is a “destination venue well worth travelling to” for its “wide but manageable choice of dishes and exceptionally good-value dining”. Paul also has fish-focused restaurants in Hastings and Rye, but this more land-based venture was his first, and by many accounts, remains his best.
Summary
“Love this place” – Paul Webbe’s country farmhouse restaurant, fast approaching its 25th anniversary, wins plaudits for providing “quality food in a lovely, friendly setting”. Notably “reasonable prices” are a big part of the attraction, especially for lunches both during the week and on Sundays. Webbe’s other restaurants, in Hastings and Rye, are more fish-focused, but he was a big fan of foraging inland before it became fashionable.
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Woodgate House, Westfield Lane, Westfield, TN35 4SB
Restaurant details
The Wild Mushroom Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A beautiful local restaurant that we use several times a year.. the food is great at an unbelievable price point. He restaurant also has several events during the year that is incredible value for money.. for example , the champagne and lobster night is £105 per head an includes 4/5 glasses of champagne.. a must restaurant to visit if in the area. But does get booked up all the time"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £29.95 | £35.95 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 60.00 | Dinner only | 6 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £10.70 | £23.00 | £10.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Woodgate House, Westfield Lane, Westfield, TN35 4SB
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 7 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm |
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