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Here at the Playden Oast Inn we have two delightful restaurants within our establishment, one of which is pet friendly. We offer a wide range of locally sourced dishes along with a traditional Sunday roast, so we are sure to cater for all of your culinary desires. We also offer an extensive bar menu which is always available.

Whether it be fresh Rye Bay fish, Romney Marsh lamb, Sussex reared beef, or a vegetarian dish, our head chef produces dishes that will definitely satisfy your taste buds. 

The Bar is open all day every day and our Restaurant hours are: 

Monday - Thursday: Dinner from 6pm til 8:30pm. Friday, Saturday: Lunch 12pm til 2.30pm & Dinner 6pm - 8.30pm

Sunday: The restaurant is open Noon until 19.00 hours 

Sunday we offer a Choice of Roasts & Nutroasts plus other items

FESTIVE MENU AVAILABLE 1ST DECEMBER TO 24TH DECEMBER 2025. PRE-BOOKINGS ONLY. AVAILABLE LUNCHTIMES ALSO MONDAY TO THURSDAY FOR PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE. NO MINIMUM FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY LUNCHTIMES OR ANY EVENING. 2 COURSES £30.00 & 3 COURSES £35.00. SEE BELOW FOR MENU.

Bar snacks also available 12 - 2.30pm                    Kids Menu available - £8.50

We have Gluten Free/Wheat Free/Vegetaran & Vegan Options available.

Starters

Garlic bread

£4.00

Garlic bread with cheese

£5.00

Soup of the Day with Crusty Bread & Butter (Gluten Free Option Available)

£7.50

Creamy Garlic Mushrooms on Toast

£8.50

Paté of the Week, Red Onion Jam, Salad & Toasted Bread (Gluten Free Option Available)

£8.00

Salt & Pepper Squid with a Lime Mayo & Salad Garnish

£8.50

Whole Baked Camembert infused with Garlic & Rosemary with Crusty Bread

£9.50

Traditional Prawn Cocktail with Bread & Butter (Gluten Free Option Available)

£9.00

Main Courses

Spinach, Mushroom & Brie Wellington with Veg & New Potatoes or Chips

£17.50

Steak & Ale Pie OR Chicken & Ham Pie with Gravy, Veg & Chips or New Potatoes

£17.50

Classic Wholetail Breaded Scampi, Chips & Peas

£16.50

Beer Battered Cod, Chips & Peas with Tartar Sauce

£17.50

Herb & Parmesan Crusted Salmon Fillet with Roasted Vine Tomatoes & Ratatouille with Garlic Sauteed Potatoes & Veg

£18.00

Butternut Squash, Lentil & Almond Wellington (Vegan & Veggie) with New Pots or Chip, Veg & Gravy

£17.50

8oz Sirloin Steak with Chips, Mushrooms, Onion Rings, Tomato & blue cheese or peppercorn sauce

£26.50

Daily Specials from

£16.50

Slow Cooked Belly of Pork with Crushed New Potatoes, Veg & Cider Gravy

£18.50

Classic Homemade Beef Burger with Cheese served with Chips, Onion Rings, Salad & Coleslaw

£17.50

Vegan & Veggie Lightly Spiced Aromatic Garden Burger with Chips, Onion Rings, Salad & Homemade Coleslaw

£17.50

Veggie & Vegan Shepherds Pie with Bubble & Squeak Cakes with Fresh Veg

£17.50

Steak & Kidney Pudding with Fresh Veg & Chips or New Potatoes & Gravy

£18.00

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Breast stuffed with Stilton with Sauteed Potatoes & Veg

£18.00

Desserts

Trio of Ice Creams or Sorbets

£6.50

Cheesecake of the Week served with Cream or Ice Cream

£8.00

Chocolate Fondant with a Warm Chocolate Centre with Cream, Ice Cream or Custard

£8.00

Syrup Sponge Pudding with Cream, Ice Cream or Custard (Gluten Free)

£8.00

Crumble of the Day with Cream, Ice Cream or Custard

£8.00

Jam Sponge with Custard, Cream or Ice Cream

£8.00

Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake with Cream, Ice Cream or Custard

£8.00

Selection of Cheeses with a Fruit Chutney

£9.50

Spotted Dick with Cream, Ice Cream or Custard

£8.00

Chocolate & Vanilla Torte with Cream, Ice Cream or Custard (Vegan, Veggie & Gluten Free)

£8.00

Crunchy Honeycomb Ice Cream Sundae

£8.00

Festive Starters

Traditional Prawn Cocktail with Brown Bread & Butter

Chicken Liver & Brandy Pate with Red Onion Chutney & Toasted Bread & Butter

Homemade Sweet Potato, Chilli & Coconut Soup with Warm Crusty Bread

Salmon & Smoked Salmon Fish Cakes with Salad Garnish & Lemon and Dill Mayo

Hot & Spicy Jalapeno Peppers stuffed with Cream Cheese with a Sweet Chilli Dip & Salad Garnish

Festive Main Courses

Traditional Festive Roasts Turkey with all the Trimmings & Seasonal Vegetables

Sweet Potato, Chestnut & Cranberry Roast Loaf with all the Trimmings & Seasonal Vegetables

Cajun Fillet of Salmon with King Prawns served with Buttery Garlic Mash & Tenderstem Broccoli

Wild Boar Sausages with a Red Wine Gravy served with Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables

Beef in Guinness with Cheesy Dumplings served with New Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables

Festive Desserts

Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce, Cream or Custard

Winter Berry Eton Mess Cheesecake with Cream or Ice Cream

Chocolate & Vanilla Torte with Cream or Ice Cream

Trio of Ice Cream or Sorbet

Black Forest Fondant filled with Black Cherries & Chocolate Ganache with Ice Cream or Cream