Yes, this place is for real! An American Diner on the side of the country road somewhere between London to Battle (where William conquered in 1066) and open early. Just noticed in the photos that it has two names..."Car Park Diner" and "Car Wash Diner." Well, there's both a car wash next door and a car park out front. Check out those cracks! Room enough for lots of cars -- no parking problem here.
Turns out we have travelled all the way to East Surrey, which explains why it is open -- our arrival time is just after 9:00 am. So not an earlier option for you early birds.
Wondering what my musician son would think of all the electric guitars spattered with paint and now unplayable, but they make for some unusual décor The big news on the notice board by the front door is the line up of bands coming to play live in the weeks ahead. Ah, so that explains the extra-large carpark.
The floor...spotless! The place shines. The morning sun's rays burst through the wall of windows.
That's a real jukebox at the end of the room. Didn't check the play-list. But having met the owner it's sure to be old school rock-n-roll. But where is everyone? Could be a sign. Forgot to take a photo of the food -- probably not runny enough for me -- the eggs that is. And do avoid the "fried bread." A synonym might be "rock candy."
We do enjoy our destination -- Battle High Street and Battle Abbey -- in the rain. Great notions shops tucked away on a side street.
http://www.carwashdiner.co.uk/
Horseshoe Garage, London Road, Hurst Green, East Sussex TN19 7QY
tel 01580 860370
Yes, this place is for real! An American Diner on the side of the country road somewhere between London to Battle (where William conquered in 1066) and open early. Just noticed in the photos that it has two names..."Car Park Diner" and "Car Wash Diner." Well, there's both a car wash next door and a car park out front. Check out those cracks! Room enough for lots of cars -- no parking problem here.
How fun! Great photos, mum!
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