Harden's says
Opened in lat 2019 by James Hickson, front-of-house, and chef Sam Coxhead, who have worked at Moro, Great Queen Street, The Canton Arms and St John.
Harden's survey result
Summary
This “fantastic” renovated Victorian hotel opposite the station was re-launched six years ago and is now “excellent in every way”, with “exceptional” cooking – “as seasonal as food gets, simple but so much flavour” – while “the service is attentive without being intrusive”.
Summary
This “beautifully presented pub” – a run-down 1860s hotel until a renovation five years ago – offers “great service” and a “hearty menu with generous portions”. “The choice of dishes at lunch seems more limited in recent months” – “sign of the times?”
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“A welcome addition to the up-and-coming St Leonards area” – this “great little gastropub opposite Warrior Square station” was “a bit of a rough-looking pub” until it was taken over just before lockdown by a young team from London “who have changed it radically”. “The food is consistently good, service is charming and ambience is old-fashioned pub chic” under chef Sam Coxhead and front-of-house James Hickson, whose “serious pedigrees” include St John, Moro, Great Queen Street and Stockwell’s Canton Arms.
Summary
Opened in late 2019 by James Hickson (front-of-house) and (chef) Sam Coxhead, who have worked at St John, Moro, Great Queen Street and The Canton Arms – this “well-restored large building” (which dates back to the 1860s, when it was a hotel) is praised for “good pub food” of an unfussy and seasonal variety.
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1 Saint Johns Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6HP
Restaurant details
The Royal Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A real gem and great value. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £26.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
1 Saint Johns Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 6HP
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12:30 pm‑5:30 pm |
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