South East Sussex

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

LocAle Pubs

  • Ashburnham
    • Ash Tree Inn Brown Bread Street Ashburnham TN33 9NX Telephone(01424) 892104

      This pub is closed closed on Sunday and Monday evenings in the winter. Friendly 17th century village local with dining area and outside seating, situated on the 1066 Walk.

  • Battle
    • Battle Tap 52 & 52A High Street Battle TN33 0EN Telephone(01424) 772838

      Situated in the heart of Battle's shopping area, this pub was converted from an off licence with the acquisition of the next door premises. Three cask ales from Battle Brewery are served, there is some seating in the bar area which has the feel of a micropub, a gap in the wall leads to another room, also fronting onto the High Street, with a more spacious set up with chairs around low tables. Off sales are available, cask ales from Battle Brewery are sold for tastings and filling containers, as well as Cask Beer in a Box, 5 litre and 10 litre sizes being available.

    • Chequers Inn Lower Lake Battle TN33 0AT Telephone(01424) 772088

      This 17th-century inn features exposed beams and open fires. The dining room boasts a large inglenook, while the back garden overlooks the 1066 battlefield. Following a major refurbishment the pub has been under new management from August 2014. Eclectic furnishing and bluesy / jazz background music contribute to a relaxed atmosphere. Food is organic and locally sourced where possible.

      Please note that this pub can close earlier that the advertised hours, so it recommended that you phone before visiting.

    • Olde King's Head 37 Mount Street Battle TN33 0EG Telephone(01424) 316630

      Parts of this historic pub date back to 1421. A central bar serves two drinking areas wth a large inglenook fireplace providing a cosy corner. Please note, the pub no longer serves food.

    • Squirrel North Trade Road Battle TN33 9LJ Telephone(01424) 772717

      An eighteenth century family run traditional free house to the west of Battle, the town with its famous abbey in the heart of 1066 country Although there are four handpumps over two bars, currently only two beers are offered, but both from Sussex, one generally from the neighbouring Battle Brewery. Menus change frequently, reflecting seasonal availability of local produce. All meat is free range, with fish sourced from the nearby Hastings day boats. It has been extensively refurbished in an attractive and interesting way, the bar and restaurant areas offer ample seating while outside a fair poion of the large garden has been covered by decking.

  • Bexhill on Sea
    • Albatross Club (RAFA) 15 Marina Arcade Bexhill on Sea TN40 1JS Telephone(01424) 212916

      A most welcoming and friendly RAFA club, it consistently wins CAMRA local and regional awards, being the local CAMRA branch club of the year for over ten consecutive years. This culminated in 2016 in winning the National Club of the Year competition and being a finalist in 2017 and 2018. It always serves at least one local ale, often from such as Three Legs, Gun or Rother Valley. This is complemented by nationally sourced ales. There is always at least one dark beer; altogether there are five handpumps. The comprehensive range of upcoming beers is listed on a blackboard behind the bar. The club holds regular beer festivals in June and September in its large function room and many social events such as jazz nights, quizzes, folk evenings and meat raffles, notably on Fridays. It is very popular among its members and CAMRA members are always welcome to be signed in with a minimum £1 donation to RAF charities. The club boasts an interesting collection of RAF memorabilia. The pictures of presentations show members with Club Head Steward Karen outside with the national trophy for 2016 and presentations of further local awards for the years 2016 to 2019.

    • Brickmaker's Alehouse 27 Sea Road Bexhill on Sea TN40 1EE Telephone(01424) 602778

      Bexhill's first micropub opened in November 2019, owned and run by two local CAMRA members, is conveniently close to the town centre, seafront, bus routes and Bexhill station. Owned and run by two cask ale and cider enthusiasts, drinkers can always expect no fewer than five real ales and four real ciders, served from a chilled cabinet adjacent to the bar with other drinks available. Draught take-outs are available, and a good selection of canned beers and ciders. It is furnished with both high chairs and low chairs at tables, with a couple of tables outside on the pavement at the front. In 2021 this former shop and showroom of a local brick manufacturer won the CAMRA “Conversion to Pub Use” national award, and in both 2022 and 2023 was local CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year, as well as being Cider Pub of the Year runner up.

    • Picture Playhouse 36/38 Western Road Bexhill on Sea TN40 1DY Telephone(01424) 819500

      Opened in July 2017, it is decorated in an Art Deco and cinematic style. Wetherspoon's spent three million pounds on the project converting two adjoining buildings, both having been cinemas at different times in the past. Two original projectors left on site are on display. Real ale is front and centre and the changing beers are varied and interesting served from the twelve handpumps. As well as stocking the three usual JDW national ales, two or more are locally sourced. There are at least three varying guests sourced nationally. One of the largest Wetherspoon's in the county, it has a variety of seating areas at different levels and at the top a large roof garden complete with tables, ash trays and overhead netting to ensure it is a herring gull free zone. There is a weekly quiz on Mondays, beer festivals and ‘meet the brewer’ events occur from time to time.

    • Sportsman 15 Sackville Road Bexhill on Sea TN39 3JD Telephone(01424) 214214

      Busy, traditional and basic one bar high street boozer in the town centre with friendly staff. Paved beer garden at the back with tables and chairs. Occasional live music and/or DJ.

    • Three Legs Brewery Taproom Unit 11, Beeching Road Studios, Beeching Road Bexhill on Sea TN39 3LJ Telephone07939 997622

      This brewery tap is in premises of the Three Legs Brewery in a unit on an industrial estate. The brewery moved from premises in Broad Oak, Brede in 2023 and the Taproom opening followed. The bar offers three ales on hand pumps and there are also a number of keg taps. A selection of good quality snacks is offered, such as cheeses, cured meats and pickles. Seating is available inside and in the warmer weather outside too. Parking is next to the brewery. Collington is the nearest train station 550 metres away, Bexhill station with a better service is 1290 metres away.

    • Traffers Bar 19 Egerton Road Bexhill on Sea TN39 3HJ Telephone(01424) 210240

      Welcoming street corner local situated close to the seafront, Egerton Park, Bexhill Museum and a few minutes walk from the town centre. Three cask ales served, Harvey's Best and two from Sussex or Kent, with occasional guests from further afield. Food is currently not available, with the pub due to change hands at the beginning of April 2024. Local CAMRA Branch LocAle Pub of the Year 2022. Collington train station is the nearest, but Bexhill with a better service is only another 100 metres further away.

  • Bodle Street Green
    • White Horse Inn White Horse Lane Bodle Street Green BN27 4RE Telephone(01323) 833243

      This pleasant traditional rural free house dating from the 1850s is making a return to the Guide for the first time since 1977. Following a period of closure it has now re-opened with a local family as licencees. The pub has been re-furbished and re-decorated throughout, including an upgraded cellar, with the main bar/drinking area is to your left as you enter. In the heart of rural East Sussex this is a popular location for walkers and cyclists. Good pub food is available. Quiz nights are held and occasional live music. Dog friendly throughout.

  • Boreham Street
    • Bull's Head The Strait Boreham Street BN27 4SG Telephone(01323) 831981

      This 18th century pub was the first ever Harvey's tied house. Welcoming with its comfortable wooden furniture, floors and panelled walls, the beer range always includes Harveys Sussex Best Bitter at all times and two seasonal Harvey's ales, with one or two more affered in the summr months. A wide selection of home cooked meals at lunch and dinner sessions are offered, Sunday roasts are particularly popular as are its wide selection of pies. It has its own campsite complete with shower and toilet, with the availability of a shepherd's hut. To the rear are garden seating and a large car park. The pub hosts many local events. The pub is popular with walkers as the pub is close to the 1066 Country walk and is dog friendly throughout. The presentation picture shows the local CAMRA Branch awarding a certificate to mark the pub appearing in the Good Beer Guide for the tenth consecutive year in 2019. The previous landlord retired in late 2022, but continuity was ensured as existing staff took over the licence.

  • Crowhurst
    • Plough Inn 1 Plough Lane Crowhurst TN33 9AW Telephone(01424) 830310

      A friendly rural village local freehouse wiith splendid views over the Sussex Weald. It dates from c.1805, has two real fires and gves a warm welcome to walkers. The owners took over in March 2016 and have renovated the pub, introduceing a regularly changing menu and have done a fine job in turning this pub around. There is always a LocAle on in good condition, up to five ales are offered and excellent locally sourced food is served, The pub hosts the local golf and cricket clubs and has a regular beer festival on the second weekend in August.

  • East Dean
    • Tiger Inn The Green East Dean BN20 0DA Telephone(01323) 423209

      With a history streching back to the fifteenth century, this idyllic country pub sits on the edge of East Dean village green. Ducking into the main entrance brings you into the cosy central bar area, full of charm and character with wooden beamed ceiling, stone floor and log fire. There are dining rooms to the left and right, with the latter being wheelchair accessible from the side entrance and from which the toilets are also accessible. The pub is traditionally decorated and has stone floors and beamed ceilings adding to the atmosphere. Good quality, locally sourced food is available. Outside seating is found to the front and side. On Monday mornings it is open from 8 to 10:30 for non alcoholic drinks, as the mearby café is not open then. The local CAMRA Branch voted it Branch Country Pub of the Year from 2017 to 2019; the presentation pictures show the 2018 and 2019 awards.

  • Eastbourne
    • Bibendum 1 Grange Road Eastbourne BN21 4EU Telephone(01323) 735363

      Located in the Little Chelsea area, close to the town centre, this is a comfortable modern pub in a Victorian building which has been converted into one large room with an opening into a separate restaurant. An upstairs function room seats up to 110 for a seated meal or 150 for a buffet style event. It came under new management in Spring 2018 and now places an emphasis on sourcing food, real ale and other drinks like coffee locally. There is a comprehensive menu; food is served all day in the bar as well as in the restaurant. Displayed pump clips show a wide variety of guest beers which have been served over time.

    • Crown 22 Crown Street Eastbourne BN21 1PB Telephone(01323) 724654

      Local CAMRA Branch's current Community Pub of the Year following other branch awards, this is a friendly traditional local pub with separate public and saloon bars, both with log fires. There is occasional live music. Beer festivals are held three times a year, often consulting the local CAMRA branch regarding beer choice. A large enclosed rear garden has children’s play equipment, regular summer BBQs and is the site for occasional music concerts in summer. Bus services are available nearby in both Church Street and Willingdon Road. The presentation picture above is of the 2017 award.

    • Eagle 57 South Street Eastbourne BN21 4UT Telephone(01323) 417799

      This well-kept corner hostelry is located in the Little Chelsea area of town, a short walk from town centre and nearby rail and bus services. A variety of ales, both local and national, are often available, but there have been reports of the number of ales sometimes going doen to one. Also while the cider on offer is Weston's Old Rosie, not real cider according to CAMRAs new definitions, occasionally a guest cider may be 'real'. The discounted price applies only to pints, meaning that halves are proportionally more expensive, however two halves of different beers may be bought for the price of a pint, please ask. Good value food is available daily, lunchtimes and evenings, with an excellent range of home cooked pies and an American Diner inspired menu. There are a pool table and dartboard and a number of sporting events TVs; but when there is no sport on it is a locals’ local. It is a well retored decorated pub, once of Kemptown Brewery, with a dining area, bar, and games room and a small roof terrace.

    • Hurst Arms 76 Willingdon Road Eastbourne BN21 1TW Telephone(01323) 419440

      This classic Victorian pub, unusual in the area for not doing food, is in the heart of Ocklynge about a mile from the town centre and close to the Old Town. Two bars, one a classic public with pool table, darts and juke box, the other a comfortable quieter lounge. Three beers from Harveys are usually on plus two of their seasonals, which were particularly well reviewed by CAMRA members attending the 2022 National Members’ Weekend in Eastbourne. Outside are an undercover heated smoking area at the rear and a front garden with seating. It is situated on local bus routes, but has limited car parking. On bank holiday weekends Monday opening is extended to noon to 11pm. The pub was runner up in the local CAMRA Branch's Pub of the Year competition in 2019; picture shows the pub's proprietors accepting the award from the branch chair during Covid restrictions. It was Branch LocAle Pub of the Year in 2020 and Pub of the Year 2022 runner up.

    • Lamb Inn 36 High Street Eastbourne BN21 1HH Telephone(01323) 720545

      This Harvey’s tied house is one of the oldest houses of entertainment in the country dating from 1240, the cellars from 1180. Cellar tours can be arranged to view the crypt. The interior has a wealth of period features, includimg beamed ceilings and a glass covered well. There are three traditional bars, also a first floor function room with regular comedy, theatre, jazz club and quizzes, along with live music downstairs. The latter is available for hire with its own bar. Four bed and breakfast rooms are named after Harvey’s beers! Food is served, including vegetarian and vegan dishes using organic products; beer battered fish and chips is a speciality.

    • London & County 46 Terminus Road Eastbourne BN21 3LX Telephone(01323) 746310

      A Wetherspoon's Lloyds No 1 Bar in the town centre close to the railway station and bus stops; it occupies the building of the former London & County Bank, later part of NatWest. The large ground floor bar has dining areas and muted news screens, there is a smaller upstairs bar and there is outside pavement seating. Seven handpumps feature regular, guest and local ales. The pub runs 'Suggest a Guest', customers may recommend or request real ale to be ordered. It also always participates in Wetherspoon's twice a year beer festivals, making the most of the more varied beer choice available at those times. 'Meet the Brewer' sessions as part of Tap Takeovers are held, the picture shows a Hurst Brewery event at the pub in March 2022. Good value food is served all day, table service is available via the Wetherspoon's App and the pub is also on the Real Ale Finder App. Music is played each evening with a DJ at weekends when a smart casual dress code applies. In 2023 the London & County reached ten consecutive years in the Good Beer Guide all under the same manager; the picture is of the presentation which marked this achievement.

    • Pilot Inn 89 Meads Street Eastbourne BN20 7RW Telephone(01323) 723440

      Located by Downs and seafront, this Victorian building has been knocked through into one large bar with a partitioned restaurant area. There is a varied menu supplemented by specials, food is locally sourced where possible and home cooked.

    • Ship Inn 33-35 Meads Street Eastbourne BN20 7RH Telephone(01323) 733815

      This large welcoming pub offers a relaxed atmosphere for visitors to enjoy local beer and excellent food. This High Street pub is located in the Meads are of Eastbourne, close to the sea and the South Downs. It contains several areas of different seating including a restaurant section. The large garden has a decked area which during the warmer weather can be the place to spend a relaxing hour or so. The beers are generally from Harvey’s and Long Man.

    • Victoria Hotel 27 Latimer Road Eastbourne BN22 7BU Telephone(01323) 722673

      Located close to the seafront and Redoubt Fortress, this friendly family-run local has a large front bar, with TVs for major sport and a classic curved Victorian London style bar. Victorian portraits and other Victoriana also feature. The rear bar has Toad in the Hole, pool table and dartboard. A small rear garden, with seating, is available for functions and barbeques. On offer are all Harvey's seasonal beers, also Old Rosie cider, although this is not real cider according to CAMRA's definition. Food, which had been suspended, is now available once more, at the times shown.

  • Ewhurst Green
    • White Dog Inn Village Street Ewhurst Green TN32 5TD Telephone(01580) 830264

      A spacious, beamed free house with an emphasis on good quality food locally sourced whenever possible. Has large restaurant area but still retains the atmosphere of a traditional English rural pub with exposed beams with hops and horse brasses. Corners of the restaurant have painted murals of nearby Bodiam Castle and Great Dixter. Four ales are offered, the house beer is brewed by nearby Rother Valley, guests are usually from local breweries. Outside, overlooking Bodiam Castle and the Brede river valley, there is a wood fired pizza oven with a bar. Weddings and functions are catered for with glamping available to hire. A beer festival is held in September. The pub was votedlocal CAMRA Branch Country Pub of Year in 2022. The station at Bodiam is the terminus of a heritage line.

  • Fairlight
    • Cove 53 Waites Lane Fairlight TN35 4AY Telephone(01424) 814772

      Reopened in 2022, after 6 years closed, it has had a complete transformation. Whilst externally reminiscent of the style of the Net Huts in Hastings Old Town, internally it has an open modern feel with a large dining area downstairs and a smaller one upstairs. The small bar has a single handpump. Guest bedrooms have now been added, though as the pub is newly reopened they are not yet available. Patrons are advised to contact for up to date information.

  • Hailsham
    • George Hotel 3 George Street Hailsham BN27 1AD Telephone(01323) 445120

      A town centre Wetherspoon's, comprising a spacious L-shaped bar with a small raised alcove, with an enclosed beer garden to the rear, and other outside seating areas. Situated opposite the Hailsham Pavilion, a classic Edwardian auditorium, The George has a range of very reasonably priced ales, with at least one LocAle. Occasional 'Tap takeovers' from a single brewery take place. Up to eight ciders/perry are stocked, served from a dedicated cool room for optimum temperature. However, four of those currently offered no longer meet CAMRAs latest definitions of real cider. (i.e. Black Dragon, Moonshine, Whisky Cask and Old Rosie). The pub has been local CAMRA Branch Cider Pub of the Year in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The presentation pictures show the three awards being made, featuring successive pub managers, the local branch chair, vice chair and cider co-ordinator.

    • Grenadier 67 High Street Hailsham BN27 1AS Telephone(01323) 842152

      A traditional, friendly, town centre community pub at the northern end of the High Street. With two bars: a long public and a quieter saloon, plus garden and outdoor, partly covered, smoking area. Lunchtime food available, except on Sundays, the pub has darts and shove halfpenny teams and quiz nights. The landlord and his team have been here since 1999.

    • King's Head 146 South Road Hailsham BN27 3NJ Telephone(01323) 440447

      Expect a warm welcome at this traditional community local which has been a tied Harvey’s house since 1841, the building dates from 1700. Inside there are a quiet snug and two separate bars featuring exposed beams and a log fire; outside the large garden has a covered seated smoking area. A variety of traditional pub games and board games are available and live music events take place throughout the year, including the monthly Open Mic Nights. Homemade food is served on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

  • Hastings
    • Albion 33 George Street Hastings TN34 3EA Telephone(01424) 439156

      Formerly the Royal Albion and first licensed for drinks in 1730 this spacious former hotel has been tastefully refurbished with many improvements including a stage for live music, beautifully designed bar tops, stylish furniture and with traditional hand-written signage. There is a smaller bar which can be shut off as a small function room and a separate larger bar. It has kept its traditional ambience as a Wiiliam Younger's house complete with clan tartan panels. It has six hand pumps and the food menu is continually changing, it has established a reputation for its award-winning pies and pasties. The food is also available from the Pasty Shack on the seafront side of the pub. Up to four changing real ciders from Sussex and Kent are served from boxes in the 'Marine Parade' bar.

    • Crown 64-66 All Saints Street Hastings TN34 3BN Telephone(01424) 465100

      The pub was been tastefully refurbished by local craftsmen in 2014 with subdued paintwork, wooden floor and hand-made tables and chairs creating a relaxed atmosphere. The four real ales are from Kent and Sussex breweries and the produce for the regularly changing menu is locally sourced. A real cider is available served from a box on the bar. It is a relatively small building and its popularity means that space is often at a premium at peak times, the pub can get very busy weekend evenings and during Old Town events. At the front is a small outdoor seating area. On Sundays the premises open at 11am, but alcohol is not served until midday. Although Ore station is nearer (1150m), it is a more difficult hilly walk and has a lesser service.

    • Dolphin 11-12 Rock-A-Nore Road Hastings TN34 3DW Telephone(01424) 434326

      A late Eighteenth Century traditional pub in Hastings Old Town, sitting between the East Cliff and the Stade shingle beach, home to Britain’s largest beach-launched fishing fleet. It is family run and has very long links to the local fishing community, witness the memorabilia and old photographs that adorn the walls. There is a large veranda, overlooking the famous fishermans' huts and both food and drink can be enjoyed there while watching the various fishing activities. Fish is sourced from the Hastings fishermen and delivered to the pub kitchen, straight from the beach or market. A quiz is held on Thursdays. 1/3 pint taster paddles are available. Voted the local CAMRA Branch Community Pub of the Year for 2018 and 2019 and presented with a certificate to mark ten consecutive years appearing in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide; the presentation pictures above show these awards being made. Although Ore railway station is slightly closer, Hastings station has a better train service and other public transport links and is a level walk, as opposed to a hilly walk to and from Ore.

    • First In Last Out 14-15 High Street Hastings TN34 3EY Telephone(01424) 425079

      Dating back to the 1500s, this building has been an inn since 1896. Birthplace of the FILO brewery, which is now located a few hundred metres away this pub has a large single bar dominated by a central open fire and a restaurant to the rear of the building, it is a traditional local with cosy booth seating and the convivial buzz of conversation. Located in the heart of Hastings Old Town it is popular with locals and visitors alike. Often six cask beers, including four from the FILO range are available. Monday night is Tapas night and Thursday is Thali night. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as Sundays once a month, live music features. The council car park located to the rear (on the Bourne) is accessible through a side pedestrian alleyway. In 2023 reached twenty consecutive years appearing in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide and it was awarded a certificate from the local CAMRA Branch marking this run of excellence.

    • Imperial 119 Queens Road Hastings TN34 1RL

      A new freehouse that opened in September 2016. The home of the Brewing Brothers brewery, with a 2.5 barrel capacity brewery that offers a range of unfined brother-themed ales delivered from 3 hand-pumps fabricated from plumbing accessories. There are also ten keg taps dispensing eight ales and two ciders. There is a wood-fired oven with a choice of eight different pizzas available all sessions.

    • Jenny Lind 69 High Street Hastings TN34 3EW Telephone(01424) 421392

      Located in the heart of Hastings Old Town, ten handpumps with local and countrywide beers and ciders gives this pub one of the comprehensive real ale and cider selections in the area. Up to eight changing real ciders including those served from boxes behind the bar, though there is a 25p premium on half pints. There is loud live music at weekends and “Completely Scuppered” Shanty Men perform every Tuesday. The pub operates a loyalty scheme from October until the end of March. The front bar is long and roomy whilst a smaller back bar is warmer and more intimate with a real fire. There is also an upstairs function room hosting a range of events from blues to slot car racing. There is a terraced garden behind the pub which is delightful in warm weather. The pub has an annual dark beer festival and is a participant in the Hastings Tap Takeover held each October.

    • John Logie Baird 29-31 Havelock Road Hastings TN34 1BE Telephone(01424) 448110

      A large, busy town centre Wetherspoon's pub with real ales available at all times from up to ten hand-pumps, normally including at least two LocAle beers. The pub’s name reflects the television pioneer, who made his first experimental transmission of a moving image in 1924 in his laboratory over a shop in nearby Queen’s Arcade. Quiz nights are held every Wednesday and occasional “Meet the Brewer” events with local brewers are also popular, along with regular Wetherspoon’s beer festivals. Cider is Gwynt y Ddraig Black Dragon - not real cider according to CAMRA definitions. Holds a cider festival as well as the regular Wetherspoon beer festivals.

    • Jolly Fisherman 3 East Beach Street Hastings TN34 3AR Telephone(01424) 428811

      This pub has a fascinating history. The building known as the Jolly Fisherman dates back to 1769. It was first licensed in 1834 and served fishermen and locals until it closed its doors in 1959; reopening 57 years later as Hastings first micro pub. It has an attractively decorated frontage and once stood right on the quayside. Historic black and white photographs show the pub's long-standing links to the fishing community. A quirky mix of furniture helps create a friendly environment with a woodburning stove taking centre stage in the winter. Seven craft keg and two cask ales are regularly available as well as seven ciders. The pub participates in Hastings Tap Takeover and the Old Town Cider Festival.

      This pub has a fascinating history. The building known as the Jolly Fisherman dates back to 1769. It was first licensed in 1834 and served fishermen and locals until it closed it’s doors in 1959. Reopening 57 years later as Hastings first micropub. Typically two changing cask beers, together with up to six real ciders and perries, and keg beers, are supplemented by a large range of canned and bottled beers of UK and foreign origin. It was CAMRA Branch Cider Pub-of-the-Year in 2020. The rustic furniture is arranged to help create a friendly atmosphere.

    • Stag Inn 14 All Saints Street Hastings TN34 3BJ Telephone(01424) 438791

      Probably the oldest surviving pub in Hastings, in its present form it dates from 1547 and has many interesting and quirky features. As a tied house, it is one of a few pubs to take beers from Shepherd Neame's microbrewery, and these are often available to complement the regular and seasonal ales. A full menu 'with a Balinese twist' is available except on Sundays when a traditional roast lunch is served. Also weekend brunch is served between 11:00 and 12:45 on Saturdays and Sundays. A number of regular events are held: Monday is Quiz Night, 8-10pm, £1 per person entry fee; Tuesday is a Folk Session 9-11pm; Wednesday is a Bluegrass Session 8:30-11pm and Thursday is Folk and Blues Singaround 9-11pm. Although Ore station is nearer (1000m), it is a more difficult walk and has a lesser service.

    • Twelve Hundred Postcards 80 Queens Road Hastings TN34 1RL Telephone07883 408909

      This micropub opened in November 2018, consisting of a bar in one room with real ales in a cool room at the rear; the large window enabling the customers to see their beers being poured. There are benches and high stools down each side of the room; in addition to the five cask beers offered there is one keg beer and at least one real cider is always available. The venue has had many past owners, a hundred years ago it was a sweet shop, the owner of which was secretly selling French postcards for which he was imprisoned; hence the pub's name.

    • White Rock Hotel White Rock Hastings TN34 1JU Telephone(01424) 422240

      Adjacent to the White Rock Theatre and opposite the award-winning pier, this friendly hotel welcoming non residents has a spacious contemporary bar, with ample seating, a superb seafront terrace and a new downstairs bar open on Fridays and Saturdays. Three or four beers are offered, from various Sussex breweries, some of which are usually dark; beer is served from 10:00. Freshly prepared hot and cold food is available until 22:00. The guest rooms are en-suite, many with fantastic sea views and some on the first floor, have 'Juliet' style balconies. Its policy of offering only Sussex beers to a high standard has not surprisngly led the local CAMRA Branch to award it LocAle Pub of the Year on several occasions, including in 2018 and 2019; the photographs above show the respective presentations. In 2016 the Hotel had a further CAMRA award as it celebrated ten consecutive years in the Good Beer Guide.

  • Icklesham
    • Queen's Head Parsonage Lane Icklesham TN36 4BL Telephone(01424) 814552

      Built in 1632 as two dwellings, the Queen’s Head has been a pub since 1831. It has open fires and a beer garden with fantastic views over the Brede Valley. Three changing ales and two ciders supplement three regular beers. Excellent, good-value home-made food is served daily. There are live music on Sunday afternoons and regular quizzes on Wednesdays, (ring for dates). The above pictured presentation was made in September 2014 by the local CAMRA Branch to mark the pub appearing in the Good Beer Guide for thirty consecutive years under the current landlord and there will soon be news of another similar preentation.

    • Robin Hood Main Road Icklesham TN36 4BD Telephone(01424) 814277

      This 17th Century warm, friendly locals pub has a striking ceiling display of hops, coppers and brasses built up over twenty years. There is an open fire and a large dining area to the rear offering home cooked food. Usually, four real ales (including at least one local real ale) and up to twelve real ciders are served. The pub has a pool table. The large garden has a children’s play area. Camper vans can be accommodated by prior arrangement. The pub hosts pool and pétanque teams and is the home of the local Bonfire Society.

  • Litlington
    • Plough & Harrow The Street Litlington BN26 5RE Telephone(01323) 870632

      Parts of this pub, situated in a valley cutting through the South Downs, date from the 17th Century. It has with a large bar and a small cosy snug and is tied to the Long Man Brewery from the same village. Of its six hand pumps five follow the tie with the sixth having an occasional guest from anotther local source. It is popular with locals and tourists alike, including walkers on the Downs. Good quality food is served daily. Real cider is sometimes available, more often in the warmer months.

  • Pett
    • Royal Oak Pett Road Pett TN35 4HG Telephone(01424) 812515

      The Royal Oak is a quintessential village inn, an attractive Grade II listed building believed to date back to the 18th Century. The freehouse reopened in 2021 under the new management of two local brothers. The pub serves four real ales and excellent food, both often locally sourced. The Oak is popular with locals and visitors alike. Events include quizzes and occasional live music. Warmed by two open fires, the pub has real character with friendly staff and is very welcoming. In addition to the bar area there is a separate dining area. There is an extensive garden area for outdoor eating and drinking. One picture shows landlord Robin with his collection of 150 different pump clips which have graced the pump handles at the Royal Oak during his first year. They are from more than 40 breweries demonstrating Robin and his team's passion for real ale. As well as these continuously changing ales, Harvey's Best is served.

    • Two Sawyers Pett Road Pett TN35 4HB Telephone(01424) 812255

      This popular village freehouse, dating from 17th century was refurbished in 2011 by new owners. Friendly staff provide a warm welcome and there are normally four excellent ales on offer, including local guests. The extensive menu of good locally sourced food, available every day, can make it busy, therefore reservations for dining are advisable. The delightful interior has a number of individual seating/dining areas and is warmed by open fires. There are more tables outside, together with a pétanque court. In 2018 it was the highest scoring pub in the local CAMRA branch area in CAMRA's national beer scoring system and the presentation picture shows the award being made in May 2019. There was a change of licensee in July 2020, although the ownership remained in the same family.

  • Playden
    • Rye Waterworks Microbrewery & Taproom The Old Dairy, Rye Road Playden TN31 7UL Telephone(01797) 224110

      Opened late October 2022 as an addition to the Waterworks Brewery, the Taproom, (as is the brewery), is run by the same proprietor and team as the successful Waterworks micropub in Rye's town centre. The brewery's signature beer, UrRYEnal a 3.7% bitter, is always on handpump; in winter there are two local guest beers and up to four in summer. Locally produced sausage rolls are available.

  • Polegate
    • Dinkum 54 High Street Polegate BN26 6AG Telephone(01323) 482106

      A community based, welcoming local, dating from the 1830s, there are two bars. The name harks back to wartime as Australian soldiers billeted nearby described the pub. It has a loyal core of locals many of whom gather for important sports events shown in one of the two bars. There is plenty of couch seating around tables; patrons often organise card games taking advantage of this layout. It is a Harvey’s tied house serving three ales from that brewery. Apart from typical snacks, pizzas and warm flat bread are on offer throughout opening hours. Cider on sale is Westons Rosie's Pig, not real cider according to CAMRA's definition.

  • Robertsbridge
    • George Inn High Street Robertsbridge TN32 5AW Telephone(01580) 880315

      The George is an imposing red tiled fronted building that faces down towards the centre of the village. There is a good sized comfortable bar with a dining area to the left. This is an 18th-century coaching inn where you will always find a warm welcome. The bar has a warming inglenook fireplace along with views down across the High Street and of the distinctive War Memorial clock tower, erected in 1926, that commemorates those who lost their lives in the two World Wars of the 20th century. In earlier years Hillaire Belloc was a frequent visitor, and wrote the early chapters of ‘Four Men’ here. The book begins ‘Nine years ago, as I was sitting in the George at Robertsbridge, drinking that port of theirs and staring at the fire ……’ The food is home-cooked, seasonal and sourced locally where possible.

  • Rye
    • Globe Inn Marsh 10 Military Road Rye TN31 7NX Telephone(01797) 225220

      A unique open plan bar serving two cask beers and a selection of five real ciders from Dudda's is the centre piece of this creatively designed and furnished, food oriented pub, built about 1834. A selection of gins is also available. Decorated with lobster pots and fishing nets, open fires have contributed to readers of a national newspaper once voting it third cosiest pub in Britain. There is a covered outdoor area. Good quality locally sourced meals are served including breakfasts from 8am and wood-fired oven pizzas.

    • Queen's Head 19 Landgate Rye TN31 7LH Telephone(01797) 226929

      Spacious 17th century freehouse situated near the Landgate in Rye this friendly traditional old English pub has many interesting comfortable seating areas. A sign inside says it was called the Two Brewers in 1706 and the Queen's Head since 1781 and has been plague free since 1988! Home cooked food is served daily.

    • Standard Inn The Mint Rye TN31 7EN Telephone(01797) 225231

      Reopened in November 2014 by the present owner, the interior has been stripped back to the beautifully carved beams and brickwork of the original building. Dating from the fifteenth century, this well stablished inn is positioned in a narrow street that meanders from the town centre to the riverside area. It has a front bar partitioned by a rustic wooden screen and a separate back room, the former with quarry tiles, the latter a wooden floor. A rear courtyard is a suntrap in summer months. The menu includes pub standards with some interesting variations, locally sourced where possible. Two cask ales are generally on offer, this number may be increased in the summer but may be reduced toone in the winter.

    • Waterworks Tower Street Rye TN31 7AT Telephone(01797) 224110

      Housed in a building dating from 1718, this was originally the town’s waterworks, later a soup kitchen, a public toilet, an antique shop and from May 2018, the area’s first micropub. At the time of the carefully managed conversion, the bases for two soup containers were discovered and remain uncovered to view, these date from 1907. Its earlier use as the town's water pumping station is thought to involve a wheel powered by two horses. Eight beers are sourced from a variety of breweries, all within 30 miles of Rye incluing its own brewery (and tap room) nearby, ciders are similarly local. Home made pork pies and Scotch eggs are available. The Sunday lunchtime Cheese Club has strict rules - “Bring cheese, eat cheese, no cheese, hard cheese, you’re not in the Club!" The pub is on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ryewaterworks/?hl=en. In 2019 the pub was judged Cider/Perry Pub of the Year runner up by the local CAMRA Branch, the presentation picture shows the triumphant landlord with his certificate. In 2020/21 it was local CAMRA Branch Pub of the Year. In 2023 it was local CAMRA branch Cider Pub of the Year and in 2024 it is runner up.

    • Ypres Castle Inn Gun Garden Rye TN31 7HH

      Important! This is a cashless pub, only card payments and the like are accepted. Summer hours finish at the end of August, from September it is winter hours.

      An attractive weather-boarded pub built in 1640 with fantastic views across Romney Marsh, the outside drinking areas include part of the top of the town ramparts. An atmospheric location particularly at night, it is accessible from the steps adjacent to the ramparts of the Ypres Tower. Known locally as 'The Wipers' there is one large bar with an open log fire and an adjoining room plus a large garden with 25 tables. The house beer from Rother Valley Brewery is Ypres Castle Bitter with ABV 3.8%. The keg taps are devoted to keykeg and other craft ales, Bedlam Pilsner from Plumpton Green, East Sussex and Rothaus Pils from Germany. Quality bar snacks are offered but the pub no longer operates a kitchen. Real cider and perry is from Nightingale Cider Company, a few miles away in Tenterden, over the Kent border. The pub has an annual short closure in January.

  • Salehurst
    • Salehurst Halt Church Lane Salehurst TN32 5PH Telephone(01580) 880620

      A popular, dog friendly pub in the heart of the peacefulhamlet with excellent views over the hop fields of the Rother Valley which can be seen from the beautiful garden, this cosy family run free house is loved by the community. You can usually find a beer from a local microbrewery and a local cider, as well as good locally sourced food. There is a standard menu of pub favourites and specials and from 18:30 and on summer Wednesday evenings pizza is freshly baked in the wood-fired oven in the garden. There is live music every second Sunday of the month. In 2016 it received a certificate from the local CAMRA branch marking ten consecutive years appearing in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide.

  • Sedlescombe
    • Queen's Head The Green Sedlescombe TN33 0QA Telephone(01424) 870228

      Fourteenth century timber framed building, named after a visit by Elizabeth I. There are plenty of beams in this large fine old building and three open fireplaces make it very cosy in winter. The food is good and it has a large garden. There are sometimes one or two guest beers are from local breweries such as Long Man.

  • St. Leonards on Sea
    • Bo Peep 25 Grosvenor Crescent St. Leonards on Sea TN38 0AA Telephone(01424) 427371

      The Bo Peep takes its name from this area of St Leonards known historically for the activities of smugglers and excisemen, (the latter known locally as the Bo Peep). Offering up to three beers this pub can be very busy, in particular at meal times. A very good menu is available. This large pub offers TVs in one bar. Note some interesting historic photos on the walls, in particular the huge gun battery emplacement on the Marina promenade during the war.

    • Heist 22-26 Norman Road St. Leonards on Sea TN37 6NH

      This bar was opened in 2021 by Three Legs Brewery, it goes by the full name of 'The Three tekraM.tsieH@sgeL'. It occupies a site previously a bank, hence the name; the premises include the Boatyard Restaurant, four Street Food vendors and also offers cheese plates. Most of the beer offering is keg, often including KeyKeg, but there are two handpumps to the side of the bar from which Three Legs Brewery beer flows. The cask offering is clearly shown on the blackboard and with the relevant pump clips propped up on the bar.

    • Horse & Groom 4 Mercatoria St. Leonards on Sea TN38 0EB Telephone(01424) 420612

      Situated in the heart of old St Leonards, a short walk from Warrior Square and the seafront, this pleasant back street free house is a quiet, atmospheric and dog friendly pub. The bar is an unusual horseshoe shape, with at the rear, a separate narrow and quieter room. Harvey’s Sussex Best Bitter is the regular ale, with three changing beers, nationally sourced. The pub does not serve food, however, an adjoining restaurant opens Tuesday to Saturday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes.

    • Marina Fountain 26 Caves Road St. Leonards on Sea TN38 0BY Telephone(01424) 446354

      Built in 1837. this large, one room, open plan pub has a raised stage area with for bands and DJs. The beer garden at rear has a fascinating example of Victorian heavy engineering supporting the cliff. As it came out of the pandemic at the start of 2022 the Marina Fountain faced an uncertain future, but an imaginative and successful crowd funding campaign secured its future. The pub may close early on Sunday evening if quiet.

    • Nag's Head 8-9 Gensing Road St. Leonards on Sea TN38 0ER Telephone(01424) 445973

      The pub, recently renovated, is situated to the west of London Road, in quiet residential roads. The front entrance leads into the U-shaped bar, centrally located, on which five handpumps are sited, with both national and local ales thereon. Gun and Long Man Breweries feature regularly. Entertainment includes live music evenings once or twice per month on Saturdays and on all Sundays, together with a quiz night on Wednesdays and a meat raffle on Sunday afternoons. Well worth finding this historic back street local, author of “The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists”, Robert Tressell used to drink here.

    • Old England 45 London Road St. Leonards on Sea TN37 6AJ Telephone(01424) 722154

      Most recent reports have been that real ale is again available here.

    • Piper 1 Norman Road St. Leonards on Sea TN37 6NH

      Reopened in July 2019, advertising arts and contemporary culture. It was refurbished prior to this, downstairs is a bar open to the public, entrance to the performance venue upstairs requires a ticket. The bar is a large single room with a central wooden bar and polished wooden floor, matched by mainly wooden furniture throughout. Pizza is available from a nearby pizzeria, ordered at the pub. Three real ales are offered, at times a fourth is available.

    • Royal 1 St John's Road St. Leonards on Sea TN37 6HP Telephone(01424) 547797

      This large Victorian pub was refurbished in 2015 to a high standard as a family friendly pub serving a traditional menu. There are two real ales available, the pub has a third handpump with the possibility of another ale to be added in the future. Its handy location opposite St. Leonards Warrior Square Station and relaxed ambiance makes it an ideal watering hole if you’ve time to kill waiting for a train.

    • Royal Albert 293 Battle Road St. Leonards on Sea TN37 7AP Telephone(01424) 851066

      Busy estate pub which has increased its real ale offering to include local beers. Sports TV is prominent. The food offedring varies from Thai, also available as take out, to Sunday roasts.

    • St. Leonard 16-18 London Road St. Leonards on Sea TN37 6AN Telephone(01424) 272332

      Tastefully refurbished, this pub attracts a mixed crowd of discerning drinkers. There are three ever-changing beers, often from local breweries, an excellent wine list and quality bar snacks using local ingredients where possible. There is a raised bar area, plenty of tables and chairs and a warm welcome to all making this re-opened pub well worth visiting. Do note the reduced opening times.

    • Welcome 56 Sedlescombe Road North St. Leonards on Sea TN37 7DA Telephone(01424) 233334

      Situated in the Silverhill area, this is a spacious free house with a single large bar. There is off road parking and an enclosed garden to the rear with chickens and rabbits. With welcoming staff and a comfortable interior, the pub lives up to its name. Real ales are all sourced from Sussex breweries and a varied appetising food menu is available every day, with breakfast being available on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am.

  • Westfield
    • New Inn Main Road Westfield TN35 4QE Telephone(01424) 752800

      This village pub reopened in 2015, following a complete renovation, giving it a modern look and feel. It serves yhree real ales, normally including New Inn House Brew, and Lakedown beers and others from regional and national breweries. The pub has gained a reputation for good home-cooked, locally sourced food at reasonable prices, popular with locals and visitors alike and so booking is most advisable to avoid disappointment. The New Inn is a family run pub, warmed by a log fire on cold days adding to a welcoming, friendly atmosphere.

  • Whatlington
    • Royal Oak Woodmans Green Whatlington TN33 0NJ Telephone(01424) 870492

      Large 15th century community local with dining area and large inglenook fireplace. Quiz night is Thursday.