Familiar to all those who once completed the King & Barnes Ale Trail, this small country pub, whose origins date back to medieval tmes, reopened in 2009 after a period of closure followed by complete refurbishment. The restaurant enjoys extensive views of the surrounding countryside. It is now an attractive free house selling a variety of mostly local guest ales. Happily much of its original rustic rural charm remains.

Nestled in the heart of Sussex and located just off the high street,The Ardingly Inn provides a relaxed and unique pub dining experience, combining the best aspect of both contemporary and traditional British pubs and restaurants. There are seven letting bedrooms and all rooms are individually furnished. A local pub with a well-deserved reputation for quality food, great service and a selection of real ales.Food is sourced from local suppliers.The restaurant opens on to a walled and lawned garden making it very safe for children. The Bluebell Railway, Pooh Corner, Wakehurst Place and The South of England Showground are nearby.

Established over 100 years ago, on the eastern edge of the village, this pub had only three landlords in a period of 82 years. It was altered in 2010 to produce a smaller, cosy bar retaining some of the original etched glass windows. A free house with a welcoming landlord and friendly locals, there are three handpumps serving mainly local beers, Harvey's Sussex Best plus two guest ales when there is sufficient demand. Seven minutes walk along Woods Hill Lane from the 291 bus route.

This is the Balcombe community village club, there is a membership fee, and anyone can become a member, guests are welcome, they have to be signed in by a member and pay a £1 fee. there is one main bar with various nooks and crannies where there are tables, gaming machines, pool tables and dart board. A separate room houses snooker tables. There is a separate function room that is available for hire, and is used as a restaurant on Thu-Sun. Bar food is also available. Typically two cask beers are offered, one being the house beer, Harvey's Sussex Best, and a guest cask beer. The club is family friendly.

A small pub with tables in the lower part as you enter, and the bar beyond up a couple of steps. The pub is food oriented. This is North Sussex's first community owned pub. Real ale offered via four handpumps; one normally has Harvey's Sussex Best, plus one or two rotating guest beers, which are mainly from local breweries. The pub serves a varied range of local sourced meals.

A Grade II Listed and 3 star CAMRA Pub Heritage Listed Interior traditional pub at the centre of the hamlet of Balls Cross. Through the front door you enter into a time warp, of a small room with bar, inglenook fireplace and a floor of 4ft x 3ft Horsham flagstones. To the right is a further small room which leads through in to what was an old cottage and former post office set out as a dining area. To the left of the pub, the former beer store is now used as a games room. On the walls are various photos of the pub and those in and around it from the past 100 years. For a detailed description of the listed interior, click the "more info" link on the pub's website.

Clubhouse of a members club that allows entry to non-members. Three cask beers on offer.

Opened in 2021, this welcoming High street micro pub is the brewery tap for Brolly and Little Monster breweries, with two cask ales and eight keg lines mainly from those brewers. The beer range is ever-changing and there is a local cider. Food is provided some days, particularly Saturdays, by food trucks that park behind the pub, contacting the pub for details and confirmation in advance is recommended. There is a Sunday cheeseboard, plus its ok to get pizza from the Kings Head or local fish and chips and eat them in the Tap.

Former enterprise pub that is now a free house, with a range of real ales from the 4 handpumps. A large town centre pub dating from the 18th Century, with plenty of space for drinkers and diners. Great pub for watching sports.

The Six Bells is a 16th century coaching inn in the middle of Billingshurst High Street. It is a Grade II listed building with a Horsham slab roof and a timber frame with rough cast infilling. The pub lies well back from the High Street with an extensive garden to the front of the premises. There is an emphasis on food with a restaurant that will seat up to 50 people. On Thursday evenings there is a Quiz night.

The Bolney Stage is a large pub which was formerly on the A23 but is now by-passed and is situated on a quiet local road. The emphasis is on dining and there are three separate ample dining areas. The bar is in the middle of the pub and there is space for seating. The pub has a large enclosed garden to the rear and is very popular in the summer months. There are two large open fire places with real fires during the winter months. The pub has a "Pie and Ale Week" each March, regular "Meet The Brewer" sessions, and beer festivals are held (see website). Charity Fun Days are held in the summer. There are no regular beers. The four changing real ales provided are almost invariably sourced from local brewers.

The “Shelley”, as it is known by the locals, is named after Percy Bysshe Shelley the famous poet who was born at nearby Field Place. A large friendly country pub located just outside Horsham, the pub serves traditional homemade food sourced from local suppliers. The snack menu is also extensive and offers everything from their infamous homemade gourmet burgers & baguettes to jackets and salads. There is a large secure garden with decking area, children’s play-area & BBQ whilst in the winter the pub boasts a warming log fire. A private room allows them to accommodate meetings, private meals and functions. Large grounds enable them also to arrange the large events such as bike rallies, music festivals and corporate events. The Shelley regularly hosts live music, open mic nights and discos. In addition, the pub has darts, pool, football, cricket and stoolball teams who compete in local leagues.

A traditional 16th century Inn with low beams and wooden floors and refurbished in 2012. The pub which is situated on the main Horsham to Guildford Road, near the village of Rudgwick, has a traditional bar. There are extensive gardens. A variety of food dishes are served. Live music is provided occasionally and there are pub quizzes.

On the edge of Ashdown Forest, the Red Lion has been a pub since 1874. In 1963 President Kennedy and Harold MacMillan enjoyed a pint here, and it was filmed as Arthur Dent's local in the TV series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. There is a welcoming bar with log fire and a dining area with garden views, plus a large garden to the rear. Children and dogs are welcome but not on Friday and Saturday evenings. There are occasional seasonal ales in the winter months. Regular beers: Harveys Sussex Best Bitter,Shepherd Neame Spitfire,Shepherd Neame Whitstable Bay

Pub with two rather small rooms - a bar and 'snug' on the edge of St Leonards Forest. Two real fires keep the pub cosy during the cold days and also a warm welcome by the landlord and staff. Mainly village clients but some passing trade. Very large car park and garden that's popular in the summer.

Golf Club Bar offering Harvey's Sussex Best Bitter and an occasional guest cask beer.

Convivial village local free house where you can be sure of a warm welcome. It has a large stone-flagged bar area, a separate carpeted dining space, and an adjacent area for drinking. The log fire creates a cosy feel on chilly days. There are 4 hand pulls. Harvey's Best is the house beer, the other three lines serve rotating guests from local breweries. Food is served at all sessions. A pub that welcomes diners and drinkers alike.

A Stonegate owned pub built in the 1950's in keeping with the New Town housing of the time in the West Green neighbourhood of Crawley. This is very much a locals neighbourhood pub with live music on Fridays and Saturdays. There is an outside smoking area with seating and a garden. Under new management from October 2024.

Arguably the oldest building in Crawley High Street, dating back to 1400 and complete with two active ghosts. As befits such a building, the pub has a great range of up to eight real ale and up to six ciders, plus keg and cans, complemented by a traditional food offering. The licensee has a true passion and skill for the trade, demonstrated by the positively inspired range of guest ales available, usually with at least one dark ale on.

Gives CAMRA discount, also runs additional loyalty scheme. Awards
Surrey & Sussex Regional Cider Pub of the Year 2018
North Sussex Pub of the Year 2022 & 2023

This Marston's pub is a new build close to Junction 10A of the M23 located on Maidenbower Business park. The exterior style is of an 18 Century coaching house. The interior décor is neatly executed in 18th century style. There are 8 pumps with 4 beers duplicated. These are from either the core Marston's range or breweries controlled by Marston's. This pub is very much food lead. There is no separate bar seating, with nearly all tables set for dining.

J D Wetherspoon Pub in South Terminal Departure Lounge, upper level. Choose from a great range of classic pub food inc Traditional English Breakfast, British Classics and Burgers. Great for couples, families (childrens menu available) and an area at the back of the pub especially for those Groups, Stag & Hen Parties.

Chef & Brewer pub and restaurant with Premier Inn on same site, holding regular events in its function room. Large comfortable bar with several separate areas.

This is a harvester located on the 'Square-a-bout' it provides breakfast and meals for the adjacent hotel. It sells two real ales, Harvey's Best, and Sharp's Doom Bar. The pedestrian access is not easy to spot (a gate near the pedestrian crossing, marked - keep closed at all times!).

Lovely pub with oak beams dating from the 17th century, flagstone floors with the walls either wood panelling or brick. There are numerous alcoves that give some privacy with comfy settles and chairs. The bar is central and curved and almost round. Good food is provided and very popular. The garden at the front is pretty with table and chairs.

Was the Half moon until summer 2014. There is one bar area and is very sport orientated, especially as it is the closest pub to Crawley FCs ground. Two cask beers are offered, usually Sharp's Doom Bar, and a changing cask beer from the Greene King list.

This late-15th-century timber-framed Wealden hall house has performed many roles in Crawley's history, from its early use as a farmhouse to its 20th-century commercial uses: a tearoom, a bank and now a public house. The original structure has been beautifully restored and an extension erected in keeping, to enlarge the bar area and add a well covered smoking area. This pub is busy, with a generally younger are group on Friday and Saturday when there is a disco. At other times there is a wide age range.

The Plough is located in Three Bridges on the Three Bridges Road. There are two bars. One of which is a public bar where the pool table and dart board are located. The other is a saloon bar.

The bar has one hand pull serving Harvey's Sussex Best.

The interior has been opened up and the bar area restyled, including removal of the back bar.

There is food available from their Pizza kitchen.

The pub has been opened out into a large ‘L’ shaped bar, there is a small stage for band use. Four changing cask beers with three regular and one changing.

The Royal Oak has existed since at least 1910, and has been extended over the years. The original building is very attractive. This pub is privately owned and usually has 3 real ales. There are music nights every other Saturday. Food is available which is prepared on site, and where possible sourced locally. I can recommend the pies! There is a quiz on Sunday.

A large modern pub situated on a shopping parade on the western edge of Crawley. Styled as a cross between a railway carriage and an airport departure lounge, the middle of the pub is dominated by a three sided bar. The chrome plated bar is popular with lager drinkers but it is possible to enjoy Harvey's Sussex Best. Large TV screens are available for sports viewing.

Popular, busy pub in the centre of Crawley. Good bar food is served and there is a restaurant. One of the oldest buildings in the town centre it pre-dates the establishment of Crawley. Regular karaoke and disco nights.

Currently (Jan 2022) not serving food, but plan to resume in the future.

Smart food led soft-branded M&B establishment currently offering one ale, Sharp's Doom Bar.

This traditional country pub dates from 1847 and retains many original features. The public and saloon bars feature real fires and simple farmhouse-style furniture. Locally produced Black Pig cider is always on the bar, occasionally their perry too. The separate restaurant area serves locally sourced, high quality food. The large garden is a delight in summer and includes a children's play area. Dogs are welcome. Regular beer is Harvey's Best and they serve a changing guest beer from various local breweries, including 360 and Long Man. Takeaways available Wed-Sat. Convenient for nearby Ashdown Forest, Sheffield Park gardens and Bluebell Railway.

In the tiny hamlet of Dragons Green, set in the beautiful Sussex countryside, near Shipley, the 16th century George and Dragon has greeted locals and travellers for over 200 years with its low beams and an inglenook fireplace. A hidden gem, secluded and peaceful with B&B rooms, and large garden. A new restaurant extension has been built in 2021 to the rear of the pub.

One of the website photos shows a bar with a handpump so real ale may be available.

Large pub in East Grinstead High Street with an extensive single,circular bar divided into various seating areas including zones with sofas and soft furnishings and an area suitable for families and children. An upstairs function room is available, and a downstairs patio to the rear of the pub.

The pub is in a building that dates back to the 15th century, and was originally a mill. It was originally converted into a pub in 1970, and it has been adapted and extended over the years to give a cosy and welcoming pub owned by Harveys of Lewes. The upper level is a large bar with dining area attached and more dining areas are on lower levels. Food is served from 9:00am to 9:30pm. There is a large garden in front and a patio with a modern water wheel to the rear. Children and pets are welcome.

Busy town pub, with music, live sports, pool tables and darts. On main road on edge of town centre with garden that faces out on to the main street.

Small pub down side road off the High Street. A main bar and a 'snug'. Upstairs is a large room for families or meetings. There is a small outside area to the rear of the pub.

There is normally one real ale on, often on gravity (despite the handpump) this will be Harvey's Sussex Best.

Opposite is the Museum and in the foyer the sign from the demolished 'Guinea Pig' pub that commemorated the Queen Victoria hospital plastic surgery unit for burnt Spitfire pilots.

Coral and Ritchie bought the pub in December 2015 and spent several months refurbishing it. It is now being run by their son Lewis. Regular events include quiz nights, classic car meets, live music, open mic nights. Pizzeria restaurant extension built in 2021, adding to the existing tea room. The pub is known as the fastest pub in West Sussex due to its motorsport connections. The regular customers scour charity shops in search of ceramic frogs and similar items, to add to the large collection within the pub.

The bar area that is open to the public is known as 'The Bram Bar' (previously called Black Peter) and the hotel featured in Sherlock Holmes' 'The Adventure of Black Peter'. It was tastefully re-furbished some years ago, providing a large dining area. A function room is also available. The hotel makes a good base for exploring Ashdown Forest. One changing cask beer is offered.

A welcoming social club with a large single bar and separate function room. Non-members can be signed in for as little as £1 by an existing member. BT sport fixtures are shown

A country pub with a large family garden, six bedrooms, a restaurant and a bar. The food menu focusses on seasonal, locally sourced produce, hand prepared and updated regularly. Breakfast served 8-10am daily. Operated by Kent winery, Hush Heath, they feature their wines. A local produce market is held in the car park on Wednesday mornings. Note, may close early if quiet.

Spacious pub near the centre of Handcross Village. Emphasis is on food. Two guest beers usually available. The original house dates from 1280 but was rebuilt in 1540. Very well known centuries ago as it was one of the best known coaching inns on the famous Brighton road. It was also known for its foreign liquors which seemed to appear during the night with unpaid duties! There is also a small panelled room where Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton used to have secret liaisons

The pub encourages ales from local brewers and is LocAle accredited. Beer festivals are held occasionally. Discount available for card carrying CAMRA members.

A town-centre pub, with the building dating back to the 12th Century. Refurbished in 2023 by the new licensees, this is a smart, welcoming pub with four regular cask ales. Covered outdoor seating area. Beside the bar there is a hidden door in the wall. It is reputed to be haunted by three ghosts.

New beer shop brought to us by the team from the Malt Shovel and Anchor Tap.

Unusually the shop has an on-sales license although this is aimed at patrons of the town market, however be advised there are no toilets in the shop.

There are four real ales from regional brewers on gravity dispense. There is an extensive range of bottle and canned beers from the UK and Europe, with a knowledgeable team happy to give advice.

The building was originally a farm house dating from about 1761. It became a beer house around 1830, and by 1842 was known as the Fox & Hounds until 1971 when it became The Boar's Head. The pub was originally owned by Willetts Brewery and subsequently came under the control of Rock 9Brighton) and the Whitbread when it was known as The Fox & Hounds. It was sold in the mid 1970's to become the only true Free House in Horsham. After three changes of private ownership it was sold to Hall & Woodhouse in the 1990's thus removing the only Free House in Horsham at that time. Today the pub is mainly food biased with a restaurant area. Three beers from Hall & Woodhouse are usually on sale.

Situated on the west side of the town just off the Guildford Road. It faces a green with a pond on which can be found wild fowl including coots - hence the name. There are 4 lines, the pub serves Fullers London Pride, and Sharp's Doom Bar. Formerly a Bass Charrington tied house it is now owned by Punch Taverns. Before past refurbishment there was once a separate off-licence situated between the public and lounge bars. There is now one large bar showing Sky Sports. There are 3 darts and one pool team using the pub.

Situated on North Parade and to the north of the town this pub is very popular with the local community. New managers in for 2024, with local ales now introduced and selling well. Smartly refurbished throughout in Autumn 2024. Lunchtime food Tues to Fri, plus fish & chips van Wednesdays evenings and a food tuck most Friday evenings

Sports club bar, open to the public

New, enlarged, welcoming tap room opened in August 2024 only feet away from the previous site. Enjoy favourites such as Carfax, Sun Oak and Causeway. Plus, special brews by Horsham Brewery and friends that are exclusive to the Tap Room.

Situated at the end of West Street opposite the site of Shelley's Fountain. The Lynd Cross occupies premises that were formerly The Horsham Pine Shop. A large and popular and unpretentious family friendly open plan town pub. Local ales feature here and the pub hosts 'Meet the Brewer' and several beer festivals throughout the year.

On the main road from Horsham to Crawley. A two bar pub with a comfortable lounge. Pub games in the public bar.

In a building dating from the 15th century with exposed timber beams, the pub is tucked away down a narrow alley adjoining Horsham's Carfax. It comprises a small downstairs room, an upstairs lounge bar and a small modern extension in character with the building. Regular charity events are organised. Evenings here can be lively, with karaoke on Sundays, occasional live music and late opening until midnight. With two cask ales and several craft keg beers always available, this bar is well worth a visit. Also a fantastic range of Gin!

First posting as the club has been missing from our database. I serves the village of Roffey on the outskirts of Horsham.

The club is a members club and requires member sign in for guests.

There are normally four real ales with the mainstays Morland Old Speckled Hen, Sharps Doom Bar And Timothy Taylor Landlord

Town centre pub on The Carfax concentrating mainly on beer. Traditionally refurbished with wood beams and panels, the cellar is at the same level as the bar and is visible through a window in the door. Rolls and sandwiches are served at lunch times only.

Under 18s are allowed in until 9pm weekdays. Over 21's at other times.

Crown Inn at Horsted Keynes is a historic building dating back to the 16th Century. The structure was originally a medieval hall house. In 2003 a lightning strike caused a serious fire, since then the pub has been beautifully restored to former glory. There are three lines, Harvey's Sussex best is the locals favourite, the other two lines run guest ales which change from time to time, including Harveys seasonals.

Large friendly pub set back from the road with a large car park. It features a long bar with Horsham Stone flagstones, in front and red tiles. The restaurant area is carpeted. The pub has an open aspect but some areas do give some privacy. Old wood beams indicate the age of parts of the pub. In the past, when it was known as the Wheatsheaf, it served the smugglers who came up from the coast with their contraband.

The Half Moon is located in the heart of Kirdford, a picturesque village between Wisborough Green and Petworth in West Sussex. The 17th century building is packed with charm and character – in the winter the restaurant is cosy with a crackling log fire in the inglenook fireplace. The pub welcomes children as well as dogs on a lead. The spacious gardens allow plenty of room for a relaxed and fun environment. In the summer of 2017 the pub was taken over by Jodie Kidd and half of it is now reserved for dining. The gardens are huge and ideal for families. They have done a deal with soon to start Brolly brewing to supply them with a house best.

The Crabtree was tastefully refurbished and re-opened as a family run restaurant and pub having been closed for a considerable period of time. The emphasis is on food. The lunch menu changes daily and the Sunday menu weekly. There is a restaurant, several private dining rooms and front and side bars. Wedding receptions and other events can be arranged here. A marquee can be provided on the lawn if required. Regular quiz nights are held.

Two room pub with collections of bottles, fishing rods and a stuffed Badger! Two changing cask beers. This biker friendly pub is a stop on the annual Pioneer Run in March.

The Onslow Arms is a 17th Century grade II listed building, and includes many of its original features with solid oak beams, wooden floors, log fires and exposed brickwork. The kitchen serves a variety of home cooked food, prepared using locally sourced ingredients. A range of real ales are served. There are two gardens, one with a play area, and the other overlooks the Wey and Arun Canal.

Under the same ownership for 42 years, this splendid and welcoming country pub has featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 39 times. Popular with locals, cyclists and walkers. The cosy interior with its unusually wide wooden bar, boasts real fires and many interesting artefacts and bric-a-brac. While good honest pub fare is provided, the emphasis is on beer and conversation. Many local beers feature and the ever changing beers always include a dark ale. A good range of ciders, including local JB cider, is also available.

Multi-roomed village free house on various levels. Dating back to 17th century when it was three cottages built for the local estate workers, it retains a strong local presence. Original features include timber beams, flagstone floors and the main bar area is dominated by an inglenook fire place which is used on cooler days. There is a paved seating area to the front and a garden at the back with a stream running along side, plus a good size car park. Quiz night on a Wednesday. There are four hand pumps normally serving Dark Star Hop Head, and Long Man Best bitter alongside two rotating guests.

An historic Sussex pub-restaurant, the Black Swan is located at the edge of St Leonards Forest (where according to legend a dragon lives). Convenient for Crawley and Horsham, The Black Swan boasts a large car park, garden and function room and is perfect for lunch, dinner and drinks. Formerly part of the King & Barnes estate, The Black Swan was refurbished as a food oriented pub and re-named The James King. On passing to Hall & Woodhouse the former name of The Black Swan was restored. In earlier times The Black Swan was a popular stopping off point for day trippers being approximately halfway beteween London and Brighton. Apparently travellers were confronted by flower sellers when their coaches stopped. To this day there is a flower shop next to the pub.

The Sun Inn was purchased by the Pullen Family in 1807. Today it is a quiet, friendly village local comprising two small bars - a sunken corner bar to the left and a bar to the right dominated by an inglenook. Brick floors and exposed beams feature throughout.

Opening hours and food availability may vary - check before visitiing.

A pleasant and popular 15th century country pub, with a large garden, part of which is used to grow vegetables used in the pub food. Three handpumps, one regular and two guest beers. Small bar room, larger 'top bar' and large dining room. This dining room is integral but separate from the pub and is in a barn type building constructed, during the last war, of corrugated sheeting; this part of the pub is listed. There is also a seating area at the front of the pub. The pub has an excellent reputation for its food, and is in the 2022 Michelin Guide.

The brewery has a mezzanine level which has been converted to a smart bar area, serving up to eight Firebird beers on cask and keg, plus a full bar selection. Street food from changing vendors is available outside on Friday and Saturday nights when additional tables are set up on the ground floor of the brewery.

Situated in the centre of Rusper village opposite the church. A traditional low-beamed one bar pub with a raised restaurant area and an attic room upstairs where food is also served. Parts of the pub date back to the 15th Century. There is a very extensive garden to the rear of the pub. The pub is roofed with Horsham stone. Guest beers tend to be local. One handpump always serves Harvey's - Old Ale for the Winter period, and Sussex Best Bitter in warmer months. Steak Night every Thursday.

Free House that sells Harvey's Best as well as 2 Guest Ales. Friendly pub, great interior and knowledgeable staff.

Grade II listed building, formerly the Kings Head, situated in the centre of the village, with some parts dating back to the 14th century. Interior has a long bar front bar with open fire, an oak panelled dining room, cosy rear bar with inglenook fireplace and a small private room known as the Kings Room, all with open timber beams. The last two have direct access to an outside paved patio, alfresco dining area and a large garden. Up to 3 changing cask ales in addition to Harvey's Sussex Best,

The Hen & Chicken is situated at the north end of the village of Southwater approximately three miles outside Horsham in West Sussex. The building has existed for over 250 years and has been a public house for the last 160 years. The interior of the pub reflects its age with a wealth of exposed beams and open fires which are lit throughout the winter months. Now specialises in Indian food.

A new club house is being built and should be ready April 2019. Photos of the new bar show four handpumps. Food (e.g. steak nights, Sunday lunches) available but we don't know food hours.

A Lovely village pub, beside the village green, which doubles as the local cricket club. There are three ale lines of which two are in use. The house beer is Harvey's Sussex Best, the other is a rotating guest.

The pub is food led.

The Blue Ship dates from the 15th/16th Centuries. It has four separate rooms retaining many original features, with log fires and a coal burning stove. Beer is served from two hatches and is on stillage. Excellent pub food is available, with Sunday lunches particularly popular. The pub hosts a gun club and in July the Newfoundland Dog Show. Included in CAMRA's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors.

A 16th century farmhouse and 17th century barn with Jacobean oakbeams go to make up this pub, which converted to an inn in 1706. It holds a St George's Day celebration, a beer festival to coincide with the London to Brighton cycle ride, Leather settees surround a large open fire in the bar area, with another open fire in the restaurant serving traditional English dishes. There is an enclosed garden to the rear and patio area to the front. There are three hand pumps with Harvey's Best the house beer. A St. Austell ale is usually on along with a seasonal guest.

Situated on the Downs Link and not far from Christs Hospital the pub is popular with walkers and cyclists was re-opened as a family run free house in January 2024. There is a bar with a real fire in winter., a back room can be used by families or as a function room and a separate restaurant which is a converted barn. Also, threre is large garden at the front of the pub

The Greets is very much a welcoming village pub with the emphasis on a wide variety of food. There is a restaurant and a small public bar. The garden attracts a variety of wild birds and the licensees have provided nesting boxes. In addition six laying hens are kept, the eggs being used in the pub.

Dating back to the 16th century and recently enlarged, the focus is on quality home-cooked food at this village pub. The original part of the building has wooden floors and open fireplaces, whilst the more recent conservatory area is mainly used for dining and features a covered and illuminated well in the floor. Dog friendly, but no children under 14.

The Cat Inn is a 16th century free house, with four bedrooms, set in the picturesque village of West Hoathly, a hilltop village set in the heart of the Sussex countryside. It is within easy distance from the towns of East Grinstead and Haywards Heath and only 25 minutes from Gatwick Airport. Sitting high on a spur of the Sussex Weald, the village is a haven for walkers, ideally placed on the Western edge of the Ashdown Forest. There are a number of attractions within easy reach of the pub, including Wakehurst Place, Borde Hill Gardens, Nymans, The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park, Lingfield Race Course, Standen, Pooh Bridge and the Priest House and Museum in West Hoathly village. The pub retains oak beams and two inglenook fireplaces. There is a terrace where drink and food can be consumed in the summer months. This free house prides itself in the quality of its real ale, and concentrates on local breweries, such as Harvey's of Lewes and other smaller breweries. Food is cooked to order, using fresh, seasonal and where possible locally sourced ingredients. The Cat is reputedly the oldest building in the village and comprises a maze of cosy rooms. Closed Mon & Tues.

The pub was refurbished in 2016 and reverted to its original name. An extended restaurant area serves excellent food, but the original drinking area has been preserved. A varied range of artefacts is on display, from sledges to skis and some rather novel chandeliers!

A very warm welcome awaits at this cosy village pub adjacent to the cricket green. A fireplace with a wood burner creates an inviting atmosphere, and there is plenty of seating outdoors as well. The pub is currently serving just one real ale, but hopes to add more in time as trade rebuilds following a period of being closed.

Situated on the edge of Ashdown Forest this hotel has 28 en-suite bedrooms. It is a 17th century country house with oak beams and open fires. It has a restaurant, a carvery and a Function Room. There are bar-b-ques in the garden in the summer. Nearby attractions include The Bluebell Railway and Sheffield Park Gardens.