Pipemakers Arms, Rye

Three roomed pub re-built by Star Brewery of Eastbourne in two parts either side of the Second World War. (Puzzlingly, there is a downpipe on the exterior with a date of 1907!). On the right the public bar has original pitch pine panelled walls, a 1930s brick fireplace and counter, which has been moved and shortened. Originally it nearly reached the fireplace but in the 1990s it was moved to create an access to the central small snug. This room was the original off-sales and later a cellar and originally you could not walk between the three rooms. It has new full-height panelling, a modern fireplace and the section of counter here has come from the left room. The rear shelving in the servery is old but the rest is modern.

The third bar is in a flat roof extension on the left with a striking stone pediment featuring plaster figures of two pipe smokers. This parquet floor larger bar, was originally divided in two by a thin partition. It retains its original panelling apart from near the dart board, where an old fireplace was situated originally. The counter has been reduced in size and pushed back - part has been re-used in the snug. Gents' on the left has 1930s tiled walls, quarry-tiled floor, three big urinals and the ladies' has 1930s tiled walls.