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The Globe Inn Marsh, Rye
Rye
TN31 7NX
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Blackthorn _ left this review about The Globe Inn Marsh
Located a short stroll away from the town centre and outside the city walls, it’s consequently unlikely to get too much in the way of the tourist trade, but is nonetheless worth making the effort to get to. It almost looks a little nautical from the outside with it’s painted clapboard cladding, and there was also a large golden cockerel standing proudly on a plinth. It was surprisingly busy on our early lunchtime visit, and it appeared that many of the tables were reserved for diners, so I’m not sure how much space there would be for those just wanting a drink, particularly at peak times.
Inside it’s a real mash-up of all sorts, not only in terms of all the bits and pieces around, but the colour schemes as well. It’s quite a good size, with the pub extending pretty much right around the central bar counter, with painted wood partitions, some with inset glazed panelling, breaking up the space in to a number of distinct areas. The flooring is sanded wooden boards, but that’s about as far as anything traditional goes, with the rest of the décor being quite quirky. Paint colours included burnt orange, royal blue, chocolate brown and pale green, whilst the ceiling was painted and embossed black wallpaper, although in many places it was obscured by pale joists and other bits of wood that further odds and ends were suspended from. Other bits and pieces included light fittings in all sorts of different styles of which many had been fitted in to old fishing baskets or crates, oars, brewery mirrors, a lighthouse, a London bus, a guitar and the town’s name spelt out in large letters. Mermaids seemed to be something of a theme and included a life-sized one just inside the door, as well as a number of smaller ones behind the bar counter. The low bar counter was unusual being quite low and made from some sort of galvanised steel, although the beer pumps on here were apparently for display only with the actual drinks being dispensed from taps on the back wall behind the bar. A small fire was off to one side which was a nice touch on a cold February day.
Beers on tap were Goacher’s Best and Romney Amber, but I assume there may also be another on occasions going on the third pump. There were also a few keg options including Hythe Bay, Reforestation Pale Ale and Wingding Pale Ale. The cider meanwhile was Hawke’s Urban Orchard. Overall I thought this was quite quirky and very pleasant, and I’d have happily stopped for a few more if we’d had time.
On 14th February 2024
- rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about The Globe Inn Marsh
A weird fusion of trad and modern. It looks inviting from the outside in a quirky way what with its odd shape, weatherboarding and 19th century style of painting its name in jumbo letters on a side wall…and quirky is what you certainly get inside. Mish-mash of stuff, with a lobster pot, a booby lady from a ship front as well as steel bar area made to look like a case. There's still a separation between the rooms but the decor is fairly modern with blue and orange with most punters dining. Three cask with fake pumps at the bar front, with the beer pulled from the rear; three unusual and assumed local beers, my Romney Amber was fine (NBSS 3). There's enough here to warrant a visit and I was happy enough.
On 16th October 2023
- rating: 7
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paulof horsham left this review about The Globe Inn Marsh
I see no reason to deviate from the "quirky" description here. I found the Globe Inn Marsh to be a quirky and friendly pub away from the tourist hordes. When I popped in, there were 3 ales (Tonbridge Hookers Hooch, 360 Best & Churches Pale) on offer with the clips placed on false pumps on a low counter and the beer served from the real thing behind.
My Thursday visit coincided with the chef's day off, so a huge cheese board went nicely with the pale ale.
I stayed indoors, grateful to get a break from the sun on a warm day, so didn't get the benefit of the outside seating area on the sunny side of the street.
On 26th September 2021
- rating: 7
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Globe Inn Marsh
Quirky is certainly a good word to describe this place tucked away on the northern side of Rye.
There is a small seated area just to the side of the pub. Each table has its own name. Luckily, there was only one group here when we arrived. Having the only table possessing an umbrella, they were clearly the only ones who had survived the passing showers.
Waitresses also seemed to be French, or at least of some continental persuasion. All were fairly friendly. Ales and ciders were displayed on a piece of paper. Tonbridge Hookers Hooch is the regular beer. Guests were 360° Best Bitter & Romney Marsh American Ale. Ciders were listed as Dudda's Tun Perry & Disco & SeaCider Honeycomb Cider & Blood Orange Cider, although I'd noticed that pumpclips were displaying the Passion Fruit cider instead of the Blood Orange.
I'd not tried the Honeycomb cider before, but it was not too long before the next shower arrived and we started getting wet.
I read that the pub was recently voted the third cosiest pub in Britain, but I get that was before indoor drinking was banned! Nevertheless, I quite liked this pub and could easily have spent much longer here had it not been for the unpredictable May weather.
On 3rd May 2021
- rating: 7
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Moby Duck left this review about The Globe Inn Marsh
An interesting looking pub , quirky and rather food orientated. However the sign in system was over complicated, download an app and fill in several fields of info, table service was unattentive and slow, I wasn't dining, I missed the cask options , thinking there was none as I couldn't see from my table, I had a keg Beavertown Neck Oil. Attracting someone to pay after finishing my beer was also difficult. Not the best of times here.
On 25th October 2020
- rating: 5
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Globe Inn Marsh
An interesting pub both inside and out. The open plan interior was slightly shabby chic, but still retained a relaxing cottage style theme. The manager was friendly and explained what type of beers they had on handpump. We called on a Thursday afternoon and they had a choice of three ales and at weekends they usually have four. I opted for the Tonbridge Capel pale, which was a very good beer and a tad pricey at £4.40 a pint. We enjoyed our visit here and it wasn't too far from the centre of town.
On 12th November 2019
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Globe Inn Marsh
This attractive old weatherboarded pub was transformed inside a few years ago into a curious yet quite appealing bar / café / bistro / delicatessen blend. A counter-less servery now faces you as on entering, stacked with various breads, olives, nuts and spirits. A compact lounge / dining area lies to the left, a single large table occupies a space beside the main door and a larger dining room can be found down a single step to the right with a patio terrace beyond. The five handpumps are initially far from obvious, but I found four real ales being served: the 'house' (Tonbridge Brewery) Lookers Liquor (£3.90) and Hookers Hooch, the Skylarking session IPA from Pig & Porter and the ubiquitous Harvey's. Up to six keg beers are dispensed from taps on the notional bar-back and five boxed ciders are also available. With a relaxed atmosphere, this unusual place is worth a stop away from the touristy town centre.
On 19th May 2019
- rating: 7
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. Wittenden left this review about Globe Inn Marsh
A white weatherboarded pub in a street of eighteenth century cottages on the landward side of Rye. Formerly known as The Globe, this pub has had a chequered history of late-one iteration being some kind of Indian restaurant. After a period of closure it has been refurbished in eclectic style by a small Kent based group of freehouses, Ramblinns.
The inside of the pub, while having been opened up, has numerous drinking or eating areas, decorated by a plethora of agricultural or fishing related memorabilia,giving a cluttered, intimate atmosphere. Facing the front door is a kind of altar bearing tribute in the form of supplies and provisions, headed by a curious arrangement of casks and handpumps. Behind this, where the acolytes take one's orders, is, instead of statues of saints, a bank of (craft) keg founts.
One would have to agree that the pub is primarily food led, but drinkers are welcome. On our visit, mid afternoon on a mild but blowy Saturday at the start of the Rye Bay Scallop festival, The Globe was heaving with a mixed trade of lunchers, drinkers and walkers,some of whom had decided to bring their raucous children with them. Having said that,the welcome from the staff was friendly and efficient, the food quirky but enjoyable, and the beer, from Kent and East Sussex breweries in good condition. The house beers are from Tonbridge, with back up from FILO ,Romney Marsh and Harveys.Real cider was available, together with Curious beers from Chapel Down, across the county border in Smallhythe.
The last time I went into this pub was in the late 1970's when it had the nickname of the 'Pub of a thousand policemens'. An improvement, especially for lovers of corrugated iron as an internal wall covering.
On 21st February 2016
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Steve C left this review about The Globe
The Globe Inn advertises itself as an Indian spice and bar. It was closed at 20:15 Tuesday evening.
On 10th April 2013
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