North East Sussex

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

Assets of Community Value

  • Bells Yew Green
    • Brecknock Arms Bayham Road Bells Yew Green TN3 9BJ Telephone(01892) 750237

      A ten minute walk from Frant railway station, the Brecknock is a traditional country pub on a crossroads in the village centre. It is family run and a warm welcome and good service are assured. Usually at least three Harvey’s cask ales and traditional pub meals, including their renowned Sunday roasts, are available. In the garden there is a large out-building used for special events and the September beer festival, while a converted building in the car park serves as a TV and games room.

  • Cross in Hand
    • Cross in Hand Inn Cross in Hand Cross in Hand TN21 0SN Telephone(01435) 865449

      The original beamed part of the building dates from the nineteenth century, it has been extended to give four different areas around a single bar.

  • East Hoathly
    • King's Head 1 High Street East Hoathly BN8 6DR Telephone(01825) 840238

      A welcoming country pub that has been the centre of the village community since it was established 250 years ago. Core and seasonal beers are from its adjacent 1648 brewery, established in 2003 in the old stables, with Harvey’s Sussex Best Bitter the regular guest alternative. Local real cider is always available. There is a walled garden to the rear and additional outside seating to the front.

  • Fairwarp
    • Foresters Arms High Street Fairwarp TN22 3BP Telephone(01825) 712808

      A private house which became a pub in 1898, it is a village local with low ceilings and beams which welcomes visitors, particularly walkers enjoying Ashdown Forest. One bar serves separate areas, the main bar area, the restaurant and a family room with sofas. APRIL 2024 - change of ownership. No longer Hall & Woodhouse Now owned by Wingrove House Ltd and free of tie.

  • Five Ashes
    • Five Ashes Inn Five Ashes Five Ashes TN20 6HY Telephone(01825) 830485

      A four hundred year old village inn with two small bars, one with an inglenook fireplace. The pub is raised and separated from the road by a terrace with seating and a parking area. The guest beers tend to be selected from local breweries.

  • Hadlow Down
    • New Inn Main Road Hadlow Down TN22 4HJ

      This quirky but welcoming village pub has been identified by CAMRA as having a regionally important historic pub interior on account of the back bar fittings, ceramic spirit casks and panelled counter. These date from 1885 when the pub was rebuilt following a fire. The no-frills environment is more than compensated for by the conviviality and excellently kept beer. No food is available other than bar snacks.

      Card payments are now accepted.

  • Halland
    • Blacksmith's Arms Lewes Road Halland BN8 6PN Telephone(01825) 840304

      Adjacent to the Halland A22 roundabout, The Blacksmith's Arms has a traditional village inn ambience; horse brasses, real fires and oak beams go to create that warm homely and friendly atmosphere. A guest beer is usually available. Good quality food, much of it homemade, is offered. There is a meeting room available and additional outside seating to the front. There are two car parks, front and rear. Under new management from September 2018. Real Cider is only available in the summer.

  • Hartfield
    • Bear Inn Church Street Hartfield TN7 4AG Telephone(01892) 770424

      Now the last pub in the village. Dating from the 14th Century, it has two bars and a separate restaurant available for functions. The bars are heated by wood burning stoves in winter. Locals enjoy the all day opening where friendly bar staff add to the relaxed atmosphere. The pub is situated close to Ashdown Forest and is not far from Pooh Bridge. Under new management from July 2024.

  • Rotherfield
    • Catts Inn High Street Rotherfield TN6 3LH Telephone(01892) 852577

      Built in 1741 and refurbished and reopened in April 2019, this is a community village local with a quiet bar for conversation and a separate games and TV room. Bought by a family owned independent pub company in 2019 from Ei Group (formerly Enterprise) when the range of beers was increased. Food is no longer available however customers are invited to order in take away food when plates, cutlery, etc will be provided.

  • Rushlake Green
    • Horse & Groom Rushlake Green TN21 9QE Telephone(01435) 830320

      Dating back to 1650, the pub has been known as the Horse & Groom since 1777. Inside are a beamed bar and restaurant with a good reputation for locally sourced, home prepared and freshly cooked food. A walled garden offers views over the nearby lakes. Under new ownership from April 2018.

  • Upper Hartfield
    • Gallipot Inn Gallipot Street Upper Hartfield TN7 4AJ Telephone(01892) 770008

      The Gallipot Inn is a delightful privately owned traditional English pub, on the edge of Ashdown Forest. With 16th century origins, the interior still has many of the original features. The emphasis on great customer service and the quality of the locally sourced and home cooked food, based on modern British cuisine, is supported by a varied real ale offering. The rear garden has great views of Ashdown Forest. A friendly welcome awaits.