North East Sussex

Campaign for Real Ale

Campaign for Real Ale

Pubs selling Real Cider

  • Crowborough
    • Cooper's Arms Coopers Lane Crowborough TN6 1SN Telephone(01892) 654796

      A welcoming drinkers’ local with usually at least three changing beers offered, often sourced locally, as well as the regular Harvey’s Sussex Best Bitter. Up to 4 real ciders are also available. No food is available apart from crisps, nuts, etc. Two wood-burning stoves keep the bar areas warm in winter while the pleasant garden is available for the warmer months. Contactless payment preferred. A new website is now live showing opening hours regularly updated for summer and winter plus live listing daily of guest beers available. Beer festivals have returned and are held throughout the year, with up to twelve handpumps in operation. Ciders will probably not be available during beer festivals.

  • 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.

  • Framfield
    • Hare & Hounds The Street Framfield TN22 5NJ Telephone(01825) 890118

      Warm, family friendly village pub dating from 1428, the bar features a snug sofa area with low beams, eclectic knick knacks and large inglenook fireplace. Food is served lunchtime and evenings Tuesday to Saturday, with a roast on Sundays. Parking is extensive, children can enjoy the garden play area and there are regular gigs and open mic nights. Local beer is from Three Acre Brewery, local real cider is sourced from Big Nose & Beardy. Voted Local Branch Pub of the Year 2020 to 2022.